New Macbook

[StudioPopJess]

Does Brian have an update to the MacBook? Looks like it's from Nov 24. I might want to buy one since my daughter is having a baby and I will need to be more portable this Fall. I just got a new iMac with all the best specifications this fall. I have a MacBook Pro from 2017 that I can use on vacation for light editing, but not for big weddings! I'm a very busy wedding photog! HELP LOL 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[StudioPopJess]

or, could I possibly take my cube with me and connect it to my laptop? or just buy a portable monitor instead of spending another $5k?

[Brian]

Well it seems that the MacBook Pros have actually come down in price!! Granted, they still are expensive, but it's not $4600 anymore. I've done the whole Wedding Photog thing...I don't miss shooting Weddings.

That said, time is money. A Mac from 2017 is a bit long in the tooth. I hate Apple's new Website Design, but here is what I would buy: 

• I'd choose a 16 Inch Black MBP, to cut down on color casts, but you can pick silver. Up to you. 

• YOU WANT A STANDARD DISPLAY!!  DO NOT PICK THE NANO-TEXTURED VERSION. 

• The M5 Pro Chip is fine. 

• RAM...I'd get 64GB since there is no upgrading after the fact. Plus the Memory is shared with the video card, so it's best to get 64GB. 

 

• Hard Drive: 1TB is still viable for 2026. Chances are you will be working off a Thunderbolt External HD. I just can't stomach paying an additional $400 to bump it up to 2TB. 

• Yes or No to the additional software options, I'd pick "No" for both. 

• Purchase out-right or finance, up to you. 

• Purchase AppleCare!!! Things are different in 2026, you will need to make a subscription choice. 

If you are only buying a MBP, than the $14.99 until cancelled is probably a good fit. If you are planning on buying a Mac Studio Display, and a Mac Studio Desktop, then the $19.99 is the one to get. Either way, get AppleCare!! You can always cancel the AppleCare after about 3 years or so. 

So that's what I would buy if I were in your situation. It's pretty much the modern equivalents to the older WTB Mac Laptop Article.