Questions about choosing a Macbook
Hello, long time Windows (+ WSL) user here, im thinking about getting a new laptop, specifically a Macbook. Currently I'm choosing between:
- Macbook Pro M4 Pro 16" (14 cores) with 24GB RAM and 512 GB storage (2500€)
- Macbook Pro M4 Pro 14" (12 cores) with 24 GB RAM and either 512 GB (2000€) or 1TB storage (2500€)
My usecases would be: programming on the laptop, connecting to my homelab for either programming/managing homelab, and usual stuff like web browsing etc
I was also thinking about the alternative - getting a normal laptop and using linux - but I heard macbooks tend to be quieter and dong heat up as fast compared to other laptops (which could be completely off, I just got this sort of vibe off internet).
If you would have any insight about what would be a better choice, please help me choose the right model. Im currently leaning towards the 14" model with 512 GB storage as I would assume 14" screen is more than enough for programming (I could also use external display if I don't like it) and I wouldn't have anything on it so 512GB seems enough for it, especially if i store all large file libraries on homelab?
Thank you for any advice/insight :)
- Macbook Pro M4 Pro 16" (14 cores) with 24GB RAM and 512 GB storage (2500€)
- Macbook Pro M4 Pro 14" (12 cores) with 24 GB RAM and either 512 GB (2000€) or 1TB storage (2500€)
My usecases would be: programming on the laptop, connecting to my homelab for either programming/managing homelab, and usual stuff like web browsing etc
I was also thinking about the alternative - getting a normal laptop and using linux - but I heard macbooks tend to be quieter and dong heat up as fast compared to other laptops (which could be completely off, I just got this sort of vibe off internet).
If you would have any insight about what would be a better choice, please help me choose the right model. Im currently leaning towards the 14" model with 512 GB storage as I would assume 14" screen is more than enough for programming (I could also use external display if I don't like it) and I wouldn't have anything on it so 512GB seems enough for it, especially if i store all large file libraries on homelab?
Thank you for any advice/insight :)
