Should I trade my current 2017 13’ macbook pro with 8 GB and an i5 for this 2014 15 inch macbook pro with 16 GB ram and 512 GB storage with a 2.5 GHZ i7 but only with built in graphics?

Also his is basically brand new while mine is dinged up a little.

  • Ahleron@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Let me answer your question this way: Do you want to go from a computer that is able to run Ventura (second most recent OS) and still able to receive system and security updates to a machine that is on the vintage list and is therefore unable to receive system and security updates?Personally, I wouldn’t. I’d be planning getting an Apple Silicon machine in a couple of years.

    I can understand wanting to bump up the RAM, but I don’t think it’s worth it. Are you regularly running out of RAM and if so, do you use Chrome?

    Just checked the specs. The 2017 has a better native display resolution as well. I’d keep what you have, and start planning for an Apple Silicon Macbook in a couple of years.

  • 4v3ngR@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    2015 Pros:
    * will not suffer from a failing flex cable (which Apple doesn’t cover over the flex cable repair program)
    * can run Sonoma very will thanks to the work of the opencore legacy patcher team
    * has the classic glowing logo
    * has a much better keyboard
    * has upgradable storage (any form factor NVMe + adapter)

    2017 Pros:
    * Has the new look (in case you don’t want it)
    * Has support for Sonoma
    * Has upgradable storage (small form factor NVMe only + adapter)

    Not sure if either have discrete graphics or just the dedicated GPU.

    IMO, I’d go with the 2015. If everything else is equal, the 2015 does not have the flex cable time bomb and will out last the 2017 (unless you’re very careful with opening and closing the screen on the 2017)

      • 4v3ngR@alien.topBEnglish
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        1 year ago

        Ah, my bad I read 2014 as 2015. Note the same applies for the 2014 as well. It would still be my preferred machine (when compared to the 2017)

  • KenKlejs88@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I think if you don’t mind the bulk of the 15" (and potentially worse battery life) then I would pick that one. The i7 in this machine is plenty fast, even today, for most task that you would you a laptop for. Most importantly, it’s a quad core CPU with hyper threading, not a dual core.

    And considering Apple is doing everything in their power to kill of support on Intel MacBooks, your 2017 might be classified obsolete very soon. Opencore Legacy Patcher works great with Sonoma on the Intel Iris lineup.

    So, would you be fine with a larger and heavier laptop? I think the only other option would be to try and sell if for a decent price (because people will think 2017 = more worth) and invest in the M1 lineup, and have a powerful/efficient and lightweight MacBook for years to come.