Need advice on buying laptop

[benson_hoo]

Hi all

Been years since i last bought a laptop. Just gave way recently and looking to buy a new laptop. Problem is i’m out of touch with the market since 4 years ago.

Was about to get a macbook pro (touch bar 13inch) until i took a pause. Been a window user my whole life but hate windows 10. Scared i will regret converting.

My usage is pretty much casual, but i dislike slow and laggy machines.

Is macbook pro worth buying over the likes of like xps13 and the higher end zenbook?

Thanks.

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

any budget or other reqiurement beside the system slow.

 

[benson_hoo]

Budget wise not really - value for money a factor. No other requirement actually as I don’t use it for gaming or editing video/photos etc.

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

well since u are not using any of those gaming or heavy load can consider ultrabook like Asus or acer, dell XPS are good also.

 

[watzup_ken]

Budget wise not really - value for money a factor. No other requirement actually as I don’t use it for gaming or editing video/photos etc.

I feel Macs are normally not value for money since you are generally paying more. As you mentioned, your usage is casual. Therefore, I don't see how hard it is to use Windows. I've used Macs before, I personally I don't feel it is that different if you are just launching the web browser to surf the net, starting Office to do some work, etc.

 

[it_geek]

Can go for Macbook Air instead (but soup specs to the max). The touch bar is a gimmick imho... just to look cool only. If you have been a windows user for v long and used to the mouse, you would realise you probably nvr even touch the touch bar...


That said, if you use touchscreen systems for v long (OTHER THAN YOUR SMARTPHONE) - then maybe Macbook pro okay lor.


Go down to apple store and spend 30 mins demoing a unit to get a feel. Will need to adjust but eventually can get used to it.

 

[gemini_mouse]

depending on your usage for your purchase, if you are only a casual user, you don't need a macbook pro