Apple 2021 MacBook Pro (16-inch, M1 Max chip with 10‑core CPU and 32‑core GPU, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) - Space Gray

With the latest version of Macbooks using M1 processors combined with excellent Mac OS software power management, this laptop lasts over 21 hours on a single charge. So now I dont have to be so OCD of having to constantly check my laptops battery power unlike windows laptops. This in itself is a game changer.

Bought it as a gift and he loves it

I was a bit concerned about the fact that Apple has moved away from Intel and is now producing their own M1 processor but I have to say it is incredibly fast. My company provides me with my computer of choice for work and in 2020 I received a top of the line MacBook Pro with an Intel 8 core i9 processor and 64GB of memory and 4TB SSD that retailed for close to $5,000 and I have to say this new MacBook pro with the 10 core M1, 16 core GPU, 1TB SSD and only 16GB of memory at almost half that price seems much faster. The display is just stunning. The graphics quality is among the best Ive seen and video performance is flawless. its everything a MacBook pro should be. High performance in a sleek aluminum case. A couple of things to note if you are not familiar with this computer and thinking of buying one. It only comes with 3 USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 interfaces. So you are going to need adapters if you plan on using any wired peripheral devices like keyboard, mouse, external drives etc.. that have standard USB interfaces. And at a minimum you should be backing your system up to an external drive. So, I’d recommend buying a USB-C to USB hub as Im not big on adapters. Theres several here on Amazon in the $20-30 range. Also, like most other manufacturers, Apple has dropped the DVD/CD. Its not even an option. If burning DVDs and CDs is still a thing for you, again you can connect an external device with a hub or adapter. Id also recommend buying a cooling tray, especially if you are going to leave this computer on a desk powered up perpetually or for long periods of time so you can protect the CPU and more importantly the GPU from heat. Lastly, a few words on MacOS Montery that shipped with this computer. The most recent OS I was using was Sierra on my MBP 2013 and the learning curve was not difficult at all. My only complaint is Monterey turns on a lot of stuff I dont need or even want. For example, as soon as I signed in with my Apple ID to sync my music from iCloud, I started getting texts, Facetime and even phone calls for my entire family on my computer. We use the same Apple ID for all our devices for a number of reasons and while it wasnt too difficult to disable, Id rather Apple leave that up to the user. Ill post an update more geared toward the performance and reliability of this system as time goes by but for now, I have to say Im very pleased and would highly recommend this new MacBook Pro. One final comment on the purchase process. I actually ordered one directly from Apple. I live about 60 miles from an Apple store and wanted it shipped to me. I was given a projected ship date about 3 weeks after placing my order. After waiting almost the full 3 weeks, my order was still processing and hadnt moved toward the preparing to ship status. I then realized Apple has a store here on Amazon, they had exactly what I wanted in stock. So after canceling my order with Apple, I bought my computer here on Amazon and it arrived in 2 days.

Where to start. Let’s start with the startup and packaging. It’s amazing, it’s beautiful, the box, the wrapping, the sequencing. You open The computer it immediately turns on to welcome you. Then you do setup, you try the new fingerprint id and you shut it off mid configuration. Not great industrial design.

Computers are like buying a car, they lose half their value as soon as you walk out of the store. So, this time I decided not to buy new but refurb with Apple Care to protect me. It was the best decision I made. This computer is like new!

From digital art student point of view

Here are the temperature results for the new cool MacBooks compared to the old overheating intel ones. 91 degrees for the old one near the processor, and 74 degrees on the new ones. Both had been running for hours transferring files nonstop. Amazing. I have been editing video, transferring large files and not once have the fans kicked on. Makes me want to cry.

I was on the fence about switching to the arm / M1 processor, but compatibility was better than expected, all but a couple of minor apps are working perfectly (on-site video editing).

There’s nothing to dislike about this laptop. It’s fast, the graphics are INSANE, it runs so many applications at once flawlessly. It’s better than I had hoped for. Price was a bit scary at first but we use it for my wife’s photography business and Photoshop/Lightroom work perfectly without issue and the quality of the machine is well worth the price. Honestly considering a second one to replace my HP.

It came brand new. Wonderful storage Capacity, faster RAM and Long lasting Battery the best to work on anything you want. So far I haven’t had any issues whatsoever with it and it is Great so far. Also I love how the download and transferring data is so fast and smooth compared to other old laptops I had back in the old day.