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I’m looking to introduce my wife to the world of Apple (outside of phones)
with our budget I could get a 2017 Macbook or a 2015 MBP, She mostly needs it for zoom calls, spreadsheets etc, does anyone have any reason to make me think the 12” Macbook would be the better purchase over the older MBP.
My main concern is OS updates, and speed with latest updates, will the newer but less powerful machine cope vs the older pro.
While perhaps a consideration refurbished portables from Apple may
have something, to compare in price; with optional AppleCare plan?
• Refurbished Mac - MacBook Air | MacBook Pro - Apple
https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished/mac/macbook-air-macbook-pro
In previous years, sometimes their 'Clearance' page had a few deals.
You may see what versions of present macOS an older Mac portable
could be upgraded to from this page:
• How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683
Other 'authorized Apple resellers' may offer new/old stock, or in-house
repaired models & short term guarantees. These may be holiday scarce.
Of course local companies are better choice. Some seem OK online.
Good luck & happy computing! ☺︎
Mmm... Well, 2015 is the cutoff for macOS Monterey... So, that 2015 MBP won't update anymore pass this OS version. How much are you spending per machine? IF you do not need a portable machine... the new Mac mini M1 is $700 for the entry model... so that might be a better option... Also, another thing you should keep in mind since Apple is switching architectures from Intel to Apple silicon... It might be more difficult to find support or parts for your machine in the future...
If would be very handy to have something portable as she may need it away from home, I’m spending around £450 ($600).
I'm not sure she needs anything as powerful as a pro but I don’t want the machine struggling with multitasking etc also the front facing cam only 480p puts me off a little.
For use as you describe, it won't really matter unless she has specific needs. If both fit her needs, get the less expensive, but keep future needs in mind.
If all she needs is surfing, email, messaging, occasional word processing and other light tasks, don't overthink it.
That’s my problem, I think I’m over thinking it, she doesn’t need the same power I need for editing but I don’t want order something and it not be suitable but it would most definitely be email, web, data input etc.
The 2017 MacBook has only one single USB-C port. This can be a pain in the neck when you want or need to connect external devices especially when you are charging the laptop. If anything happens to this one USB-C port, then you will not be able to charge the laptop, but luckily the USB-C port can be replaced by a repair tech as long as parts are available.
Yeah, I was looking at the MacBook Air M1 but that sells for £999, double your budget...
There are Apple refurbs M1 for cheaper £849 :
If she was using it often then I’d consider spending more but for use once or twice per month, I just don’t think i could justify the spend.
For use so seldom, why not a user account, maybe Standard and not Admin, on your Mac?
my work supply my laptops now so they wouldn’t allow me to add her as a user on to the one I use so need to source one for her.
Well, then if you want her to have one you'll have to buy it. Apple.com sells refurbished computers at reduced prices with the full one year Apple warranty.
I understand that I will need to buy one, my question was is it better to get 2017 12” Macbook or a 2015 MacBook Pro.
2017 Macbook Vs 2015 Macbook Pro
