It looks more modern, and it’s got a Touch Bar, but underneath the key caps Apple’s new notebooks have the old scissor mechanism we all loved (and that has served us all these years). But the MacBook range is where things have really changed, so let’s look at that. I’ll get to desktops below, as they remain a strong option – and maybe the best option on a budget.
I’ve spoken to a number of experts on the Mac and music production/development side, though of course welcome more feedback. (You just might want to hang onto it for compatibility reasons see the section on Catalina below.) Don’t forget that in addition to financing plans in some localities, Apple also offers a recycle/trade-in program if you have Mac hardware you want to unload, and that can save you money. Note that there was actually some lag in sales from the first quarter because China was hit with COVID-19 first.) Heck, with months and even years of disruption, it may mean it’s actually harder to get by without one.īut let’s pay particular attention to how to avoid breaking the bank – which with Apple’s tilt toward high-end can be confusing. We know from sales figures that even in the midst of dueling economic and health crises, a lot of people are looking to get a new computer. So if you’re in the market for a Mac, which should you get? Every price point in Apple’s notebook lineup has recently gotten an update, with revisions to the 13″ MacBook Pro this week.
