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Best MacBook Pro for college? (alien.top)

submitted 10 months ago by Intelligent_Kale4338@alien.top to c/apple@hardware.watch

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My gramma bought me the MacBook Pro (14-inch) - Apple M3 Pro chip with 11-core CPU and 14-core GPU, 512GB SSD (2023)

I am not entirely sure if this MacBook Pro was the best idea for my college needs! I would be open to returning it too Costco and getting a different one! The thing that concerns me is the lower battery life with the M3 pro chip!

I only plan on using it for school and streaming needs so I have a feeling it will be extreme overkill!

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[–] Definition-Prize@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I just got a used M1 Pro. Does totally fine and is way cheaper

[–] No_Echidna5178@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Yes return it and get a m2 16gig air.

[–] iShootLife@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I’ve had amazing battery life with my M3. Overkill, maybe. But it’s going to last you longer + longer software support than all the other options.

[–] CourseEcstatic6202@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

It is great.

[–] abigconspiracy@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Why would you want to return a gift? The M3 Pro has a very capable chip & you can use it as a tool to explore new technical skills such video editing since you have an interest in streaming. This is more of an opportunity than anything else

[–] chris_gilluly@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Exactly I agree.

[–] chris_gilluly@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

It’s not overkill at all, it’s an amazing machine with incredible battery life. Thank your grandma and enjoy your new MacBook Pro😊💯🫡👍