Apple - MacBook Pro® - 13.3" Display - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - 512GB Solid State Drive - Space Gray

I purchased this MacBook Pro after DJing with my last Mac for the last 7yrs. This Mac is fast! I love the large trackpad and the keyboard feels great. I also purchased a mini dock for more ports like USB, Micro/SD slots and 4K HDMI. Great knowing I can rely on this bad boy for the next 7 years maybe more.

i bought this to replace a 7 year old Macbook Pro 13" early 2011. i love it. it is small, fast, powerful, beautiful, and has great speakers. i am completely happy with it. and love using it.

There is no question about the quality of Apple products, but some design tradeoffs with this MacBook Pro seem questionable. Keyboard touch is very light, yet key depressions are "noisier" then my 2012 MacBook Pro. The power connection is no longer magnetic; it's now a flimsy USB-c connector. The power brick also uses a USB-c connector, so obsoletes older bricks. There is no Ethernet port, no SD-card port, and only one USB-c port, so USB-c adapters are mandatory. I expected this machine to come with High Sierra installed, but it did not. It also came with a down-level iTunes. Safari extensions did not port over from my existing system. OSX Screen Saver settings did not port over. So there was a lot of setup to get the platform where I wanted it to be. The good news was, Parallels Desktop 13 and Windows 10 came over very well. If you plan to port an existing system to this new platform, make sure you have an up-to-the-minute Time Machine backup.

I am more then pleased with my MacBook Pro. I purchased a lower end Dell laptop with the idea that I would use it for school, internet etc. Nothing to tasking.. After trying to go from web page to paper I was writing and continued locking, freezing etc I was mad and wanted the most available power which was this MacBook Pro. Since then I have found the processing power and memory are so fast I can do a million task with no delay.. I love the size of the 13 in as it is super lite, and fits easily in a briefcase or backpack. If you are considering a middle of the road laptop for basic needs, I say spend the extra get the machine that will last you and out live the processing power of any laptop you buy..

I bought this laptop to replace an old 2011 MacMini and a 2012 MacBook Air. Instead of having 2 separate computers, I converged them into one. I chose this computer because it was a balance between cost and power. I work in IT and am a Mac enthusiast, so my decision purchase was driven both by research and experience. The Good: Light, fast and gorgeous. This laptop still takes my breath away. It felt a bit delicate so I bought a snap case and use a neoprene sleeve when it is not in use. The screen is sharp and bright. USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 is awesome! I had some reservations about switching to USB-C but with a few small, inexpensive adapters, I can use all my old peripherals, even my old OWC Thunderbolt 2 dock. I amazes me what I can drive off a single USB-C port. I was also able to find a light, fairly inexpensive power adapter, which is smaller and lighter than the original Apple adapter, enabling me to leave my original power adapter plugged in at my desk. I also found a car charger that will let me charge my laptop whie I drive. While this computer doesn't have TouchID, the unlock with an Apple Watch is fast and reliable. The Could-Be-Improved Because I was settling between price and power, I went with the 500GB SSD, but it is really not sufficient for my needs. This was a choice I made and does not reflect on the computer itself My old MacMini had a total of 1TB of disk space (2 500GB SSDs) so I was left with putting things in the cloud using OneDrive. Unfortunately, it is impossible to browse photos using the OneDrive client if they are stored in the cloud. I am now exploring options with Apple's iCloud Photos. The moral is that if you have a lot of data and this is your primary computer, expect to play with the cloud or carry around an external drive. I've also seen problems with my external monitor (a Samsung 27") which most of the time will not automatically wake up when I plug my laptop into it. I bring this up because, in my experience with other USB-C Mac laptops in the course of my job, I've seen this before. Sometimes switching out video adapters helps. In my case, I have to unplug and replug my monitor in every time I want to use it with my laptop. I did a lot of trying out different docks and couldn't find one that fixed my external monitor issue. It may be that newer era monitors might do better; my external monitor is 3-4 years old. Speaking of docks, I recommend that, because this computer only has 2 USB-C ports, try to find a dock that will pass through power so you do not have to use one of your ports for power alone. Use quality USB-C cables designed for power delivery. And so, expect to spend a little money on docks and connectors if you plan to use this to replace a desktop computer. SUMMARY: Overall, my only complains are things that are actually in my control. The computer itself has worked without a hitch. It's fast enough for running large applications like Photoshop quickly and responsively and has enough flexibility to replace both my laptop and my desktop with the help of adapters, docks and hubs. It is light enough to carry around, but make sure you protect it with third party cases and sleeves.

I finally took the plunge and went for a MacBook Pro. The machine is lightning fast and versatile. Main drawback was the two ports. Both usb-c. No way to plug in flash drives, headphones, usb’s, video, etc. You have to buy Apple hubs or adapters. But not all are available— like headphones. File transfer software didn’t work from my old PC, and of course, there’s no way to connect them. Lastly, switching to a Mac is a long and difficult transition from the PC world. There are no onboard directions— just “What’s New”. You have to find your own tutorials online. I am getting used to it, but it is going to be a struggle. If I had to do it over again, I probably would not switch.

Was using a IBM Thinkpad T400 for school / work related stuff for about 10 years, with a couple of upgrades, until it started showing signs of slowing down. I decided to switch to Mac OS to see what its all about and haven't looked back since. Takes a little getting used to since almost all the shortcuts (keyboard and mouse) are different between Window and Mac OS but nothing too difficult that a few days of using can't overcome. Have been using it for a few months now and the laptop is still as quick as it was the first day I opened it out of the box. Battery is still going strong. Clocks in about 8-10 hours under normal use with normal internet browsing, using Microsoft Office, etc. while using processor heavy programs such as Photoshop or gaming clocks in between 6-8 hours. The laptop does get extremely hot doing the latter so I had to purchase a cooling plate to help keep the laptop cool via force air convection. Extremely happy with my purchase but my wallet obviously isn't.

The best laptop for running Windows and/or OS X is a MacBook Pro. I have been a software developer for more than 30 years using and developing software on a Windows laptop. I have used laptops from NEC, Dell, Sony, and IBM. I thought I would never go to the "dark" side and buy an Apple product. I got hooked on Apple products when I upgraded an 11 year old Nokia candy bar style phone to an iPhone 5. After using and loving the iPhone for a few months I bought an iPad and MacBook Pro. I starting using the MacBook Pro and it's a wonderful machine. Far superior to any other laptop I used in the past. I use Parallels to run Ubuntu and Windows 8.1 in virtual machines for some software development and legacy applications that don't exist for OS X. This specific model 2012 without retina display is the one to buy to get the most bang for your buck. After I had it two years I upgraded it to 16 GB of memory (yes it works even though Apple says 8GB is the limit) and a 1 TB SSD to replace the hard drive. It performs well even running multiple virtual machines. Be aware that most if not all the newer MacBooks and iMacs are difficult to impossible to upgrade memory or hard drive.