Why I'm not buying the newest and most powerful MacBook Pro anymore
Earlier this year, I faced a conundrum where my old 2012 MacBook Pro was still so good that I found it hard to justify buying a newer model.
Indeed, I bought the most powerful 15-inch MacBook Pro in 2012 because I knew its Core i7 processor would keep up for several more years than a MacBook Pro with a less powerful Core i5 processor.
The concept is called "future-proofing." Basically, I buy a device that's way more powerful than necessary for my current needs in anticipation for the future when operating systems and apps will require more horsepower.
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"What could possibly be the problem," you might ask. Well, future proofing has one big drawback.
You see, I didn't really want my five-year-old MacBook Pro anymore; not when I saw all the cool new and improved features on newer models.
In the end, I finally did upgrade, but I didn't go for the newest, most powerful model.
Here's why I upgraded and which model I bought:
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