

I7 processor for macbook pro 2017 plus#
Plus the feedback from people I work with on how little the touch bar does for them and currently how annoying USB-C is. From a pure computing perspective, that is a better value than spending 1,800 on the base Touch Bar model, which has a Core i5 and the same amount of storage.

I7 processor for macbook pro 2017 full#
If I had to pay full RRP ($1500-1800 depending on SSD size) then I may have held off a bit, but getting a discount on a brand new machine seems to tip the scales for me. If you have 1,799 to spend on a MacBook Pro and dont need or want a Touch Bar, you can configure the base version with an Intel Core i7 processor and 256GB of storage for the same price. It's worked pretty well (and I'm typing this post on it now. I'll hang onto it in the current state to have as a spare/backup or test machine though. I really didn't want to deal with ordering another battery, plus a SSD on the MBP. and macfixit has a 480G SSD kit for another $600ish. The Air itself with deals on ebay came in under A$1000. I'm going to appreciate the Air being lighter and I'd be pretty happy with 6h battery life (compared to 3h and dropping).
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but I honestly can't tell the difference. I realise I miss out in going from Retina -> non Retina. I've looked at replacing the battery (I get 2.5-3 hours now) and instead bit the bullet and ordered a 2017 Macbook Air. I have a fully upgraded Macbook Pro Retina w/ 2.9Ghz i7 w/ 256G SSD. I'm going through exactly the same thought process.
