Apple - MacBook Pro - 13" Display with Touch Bar - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Space Gray
Model: MR9Q2LL/A
SKU: 5998400
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Customers have good things to say about the MacBook Pro's Touch Bar, ease of use, performance, and lightweight design. Many appreciate its portability and excellent battery life, along with the convenient size. However, some customers find the price to be high and express concerns about the limited USB ports and potential for overheating. A few also mention that more RAM would be preferable.
I will start with the one thing I didn't like about this product and thats the hard drive space, this is a very fast laptop and the hard drive is fast as well but in 2018 -256GB is just not enough. I would recommend this over any other laptop out right now but get more space up front! On to the good stuff -performance - I decided to get the base Touch Bar model that just came out because I wanted to see if the 8GB of ram plus those new processors would do what I needed it to do. I just have to say it hasn't let me down yet and I was surprised, I use this for video editing and photo editing, along with other graphics art projects and even with many things open it does very well and only gets a little warm when exporting video. I use this thing all the time and the one thing I wish is more hard drive space I haven't even noticed it being slow at all with the lower specs and thats saying something because I normally get the 15" MacBook Pro's but when going from 2015 model I never felt the need to upgrade till this year and the time is right specs wise. - build quality - So I really enjoy the size and quality of this laptop and I know there have been all sorts of things negative about the new MacBooks but I really like this new keyboard and its a dream to type on ( for me at least go test one in store for your self ) this is a big improvement if you ask me over last year. then the chassis and screen all seem to be nice sturdy and great build quality I have not found another laptop that I feel has this same quality build wise. - size - Ok I know everyone wants small and smaller but I think that if these things got any smaller for my pro machine I wouldn't want it. This thing will fit anywhere and having the 13" with this much power is great and I can use it places I never would before. -screen - Im not that big into no bezels like everyone else I would prefer sturdy non breaking screen over a full display any day. But this is on par with what you expect from apple it works and looks beautiful along with the new color match stuff built in to color correct in different lighting ( I turn this off for photo and video editing ). Also this doesn't just flip down on me when I move around and it doesn't have a ton of shake that you see in a lot of small form factor laptops, again this part feels sturdy. - Touch Bar - I love the computer but this I could live with or with out it ... I mean it does provide use and can make selecting things faster and I don't really like touch screen laptops so this is a good alternative. But you would have to make your self learn to use it and sometimes it might be easier to move the mouse sometimes its better to leave your hands and select on the Touch Bar ( but I would like the buttons back they moved like esc, just incase ) - Mouse - I see some saying its to big and takes up to much space but this is the only laptop I have found I like to work with out an external mouse and it feels weird to me when you go to other computers in the house and their mouse is so tiny and can't move screen edge to edge. Then I have not had any problems hitting it while I type and I even made it a point to keep my palms down when I type and still nothing, check that for your self because it could be different with different people. But this part makes working easier and feels very nice to use and touch. - ports - Just have to say it but the ports could at times slow you down a little but I really haven't noticed any differences and I just buy things for the USB C and they work and they are fast. Hasn't been a problem and if you need the device for the power and can afford it I would say get it and grab a few USB C things like SD reader and a few adapters till you get swapped out or just incase and you will be just fine! One little thing when doing things with this SSD and USB C storage things move around pretty quick like photo files ( maybe its a good thing but I would have liked one USB or SD port lol ) Over all I am happy I waited till 2018 to upgrade my personal machine and I think this is the time to get a MacBook Pro because I think the look and hardware are better now than in the last few editions. I would recommend and do enjoy this laptop, I will be getting an external screen for home use and screen size and the external hard drive. Get more space up front and if you know you can't work on 13" then spend a few more dollars and go bigger but for the size and price with the options now to get eGPU and hook up and external monitor this is the perfect travel size and power to boot.
Posted by T535
I purchased this laptop in September in store for my new college semester for java coding and for everything. This laptop will not disappoint! It has a beautiful display and the quad core i5 processor makes it very sleek and fast so you can do all your work easily. The design is beautiful with a gorgeous display. It is so slim and portable with lots of power. The absolute only thing is that the battery could have been better by 1 to 2 hours more. Besides that, this 2019 version is amazing and everything you’re looking for in a MacBook, ideal for college students packed with portability and power.
Posted by Rick
Right from when it came out of the box, i have been thrilled with it. It is replacing my Dell Inspiron purchased in 2017. My first Mac and i really enjoy it. It was easy to set up, runs well and has great battery life. I edit 4K footage from my drone in Final Cut Pro X. There is no issue or lag with the Intel Iris chip. I also record podcasts, and GarageBand makes it a breeze. 10/10 would recommend
Posted by TomTurbo
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