I’ve been waiting to hear about the new MB pros, as I know I’m going to have to get a new computer before too long. Now that the announcements are out, I need some guidance to determine what I should be getting. I prefer a laptop, and am considering the Air and Pro lines. At the moment, I’m looking at making a purchase sometime in January.
I am presently operating on a MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013), running Catalina. Hardware wise, the only problem with it is a trackpad that has become harder to press.
The software I use most includes BBEdit, GraphicConverter, Pages, FileMaker Pro 16, Transmit, PDFPenPro, and of course various web browsers. As you can see, I am not a gamer and don’t do high-end graphics.
Currently, for back-ups, I use an OWC Mercury Elite Pro for Time Machine, and another one plus a LaCie mobile drive along with SuperDuper for my rotating full backups.
I’m 77, with fairly decent eyesight, and I mostly use my computer as a research tool for my writing efforts (mostly history and genealogy), and to maintain a variety of websites.
Concerns I have include wondering if the smaller screens might become an issue, given my age and eyesight, and my back-up options.
I’m not especially concerned about cost, although I obviously don’t want to spend more than I need to.
Given all that, what are your suggestions?
Thanks!
Charlie