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Is a Macbook a good idea for engineering? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by ArtichokeMental8485@alien.top to c/apple@hardware.watch

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I am currently a college student going to school for computer engineering (which is a hybrid between computer science and electrical engineering) and I need to get a new laptop. I am familiar with both operating systems so the transfer wouldn't be any major issues.

onHowever, the issue comes in when deciding what MacBook I need, which is why I am turning here. I have researched the new M3 chips extensively, and it's nearly a 50/50 between "save your money and get an m2" versus "this chip is awesome."

I am lost here and need some advice on what chip is the right move. Also, I have a Windows desktop at my home that can provide any Windows-specific software required.

I appreciate your help in advance, thanks guys!

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[–] steven-aziz@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (4 children)

Here's my advice as a Senior Undergraduate Computer Science student and Tier II Service Technician at Apple (a bit biased, I know): get a Mac. If you have the money, a 14" MacBook Pro with M3 Pro, 18 GB of memory, and 512 GB SSD. You won't regret it. Coming from a Windows PC (a high-end one), I've never once thought about switching back. The Mac will outlive the PC in many ways and last a full day of moderate to heavy use. The number of peers in my program who tell me they're considering a Mac but never buy one and yet complain about how slow or buggy their PC is is astounding.

If you can't afford a MacBook Pro, buy a MacBook Air with the M3 chip (at least M2) and 16GB of memory (DO NOT buy 8GB).

You can thank me after you graduate with a 3.5+ GPA :)

[–] ArtichokeMental8485@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (3 children)

got myself that exact m3 pro, ill keep you updated!

[–] steven-aziz@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Awesome! Did you use the education discount? I forgot to mention that.

[–] ArtichokeMental8485@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I tried to, but since I got it today, black Friday, they couldn't stack discounts at best buy for some reason

[–] steven-aziz@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Yeah, you can’t stack discounts. As long you got the best deal available!

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