I am planning to buy a new mac. I currently have a MacBook pro 13 inch, I5 8gb ram 512gb sdd. I am staring to use traktor and ableton together while mixing and I am getting sometimes I am getting CPU loads so I am planning to get a maxed out MacBook this time.
I am debating between buying the new 2016 MacBook or simply buying the same MacBook I have, but maxed out.
First option: 2,349.00$ before Taxes
2.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, Turbo Boost up to 4.0GHz
16GB 1600MHz memory
512GB PCIe-based SSD
Intel Iris Pro Graphics
Two Thunderbolt 2 ports
Second Option: 2,349.00$ before taxes
Macbook Pro 13inch late 2016
Touch Bar and Touch ID
3.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 processor, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz
16GB 2133MHz memory
512GB PCIe-based SSD
Intel Iris Graphics 550
Four Thunderbolt 3 ports
NO OTHER PORTS, ONLY 4 USB C. ADAPTERS AVAILABLE
Last edited by djluiscorona; 03-14-2017 at 09:36 AM.
I switched from maxed out 2015 to a semi-maxed out 2016 and didn't find it was much faster. However it does seem to be able to cope better under load. (15" models)
The 2015 fans would spin up fairly easily.. hardly ever hear them on my 2016.
If I was in your position I would probably go with the 2015 maxed out. It's an incredibly capable machine and you're getting the bigger display (i think)
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