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# This Macbook with a Large Screen Will Save You P70,000

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Ever since I started working, I always choose a MacBook Pro with 15" to 16" screen for more display estate even though I'm only using it for coding, accounting, and marketing.

This means that I never use the GPU and my CPU is only running at 4% even at max usage.&#x20;

***

## **Sample Max Usage with My MacBook Pro 16 Inch:**

🧑‍💻 Apps Opened:

* 3 Brave browser windows with around 10 total open tabs
* 2 Terminals running a frontend app and an backend app
* SQL Database connected to a Cloud Service
* Spotify

🖥️ Connected to a [Samsung 28" 4K Monitor](https://s.amplifygigs.com/k0cKpQnu)

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🤯 Activity Monitor: 10.33GB RAM and only 4% CPU is used&#x20;

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That's P50,000+ down the drain. Unfortunately, you don't have a choice if you really want a large screen and stay on the Apple Ecosystem which are both non-negotiable for me.

I already owned 4 Macbook Pros 15" to 16" since I started working. That's P200,000+ of wasted money and that stops today.&#x20;

***

Recently, my 2-year-old Macbook Pro 16" became headless. The screen stopped working but the body is still performing 100%.

Apple Store said it would cost me around P70,000 to fix it so the best route was to buy a new one.

I'm just docking the Macbook Pro 16" on a laptop vertical stand, connected to a [monitor](https://s.amplifygigs.com/k0cKpQnu)**,** [wireless keyboard](https://s.amplifygigs.com/VcjgHSOO), and [wireless mouse](https://s.amplifygigs.com/91IH4mX7). This set-up works like a charm minus the built-in monitor and not portable when I plan to work at a coffeeshop or a new [PH82 province](https://www.benjtupas.com/ph).

Yes. I considered the Macbook Pro 14" as a great alternative but it was too small. A 15" screen or larger screen is always the sweet spot for me. That 1-inch makes a lot of difference.

Here's a size comparison between the Macbook Pro 14" and Macbook Air 15":

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I got lucky! Apple just launched the [Macbook Air 15-inch with M2 Chip](https://s.amplifygigs.com/fu5Ncoan).

Finally! A bigger screen with only the performance you need.

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## 🤔 Price Comparison

* ₱106,990 - Macbook Air 15" with M2 Chip\
  \- Preferred build for coders: 16GB RAM and 512GB storage \
  \- I use [Sandisk 1TB Portable SSD](https://s.amplifygigs.com/L8kfa1dp) for additional storage\
  \- Only the base models are available at online stores here in the Philippines.\
  \- I configured mine at the official Apple Store website: apple.com/ph.\
  \- It took 2 weeks to arrive. <br>
* ₱156,990 - Macbook Pro 16"\
  ➡️ Available at Beyond the Box<br>
* ₱82,990 - Macbook Air 15" with M2 Chip\
  \- Base model: 8GB and 256GB storage\
  \- For professionals and students who don't do intense tasks like very long form 4K video editing, 3D rendering, and game development.\
  ➡️ Available at [Beyond the Box](https://s.amplifygigs.com/L8kfa1dp)

I think Macbook Air 15" will start to become popular with developers (upgraded model) and professionals/students (base model).

***

Here's my review after 2 weeks of using the Macbook Air 15":

### **🔋 Battery and Charger**

1. 18 hours of battery life\
   This is legit! The laptop can last almost 2 days without charging
2. Magnetic Magsafe is back
3. A braided cord that matches the color of the laptop.
4. 2 Charger Options (no additional cost for either of the two):\
   \- 70 watts - fast charger (This is what I chose)\
   \- 35 watts - 2 slots (for Macbook and iPhone or iPad)

### 🤔 Concerns

1. Supports one 4K monitor only\
   That's okay. I stopped my 3-monitor set-up. It was too distracting.
2. Only 4 ports:\
   \- Magnetic Magsafe\
   \- 2 USBC\
   \- 1 headphone jack\
   \- Solution: Buy a hub or a dock
3. Fanless Design\
   I don’t think that’s a problem. We’ve been using a fanless design with the iPhone and I even edit my videos there.&#x20;
4. Less GPU Power\
   I don't need it coz I don't edit intense videos, 3D rendering, or game development.
5. Midnight Black is a Fingerprint Magnet!\
   Although midnight black is my favorite color, please don't buy this yet as it is a fingerprint magnet. Almost all of the videos I watched rant about this issue. Wait for the materials to mature.

That ends the review!

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