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    Should I get:

    A) MacBook Air M3
    8-Core CPU
    10-Core GPU
    24GB Unified Memory
    512GB SSD

    - or -

    B) MacBook Pro M4 PRO
    12-Core CPU
    16-Core GPU
    24GB Unified Memory
    512GB SSD

    I prefer a smaller, lighter computer for travel. 99% of usage in clamshell mode at my desk.

    However, I want to start diving into AI more, so option B is more powerful for +$500. Is B going to make a difference?

    • for $500 more B is a no brainerspl33nidoru
    • BGnash
    • Pro vs Air. Waaay more powerful. If you can spare it go with the m4 no question about it. Or consider an M3 Pro with more memory which is what I did.monospaced
    • I'm kind of in the same decision process...the pro is a mean machine, but heavy and big. also considering M4mini + Air or IPAD for presentation stuff.uan
    • Bmilfhunter
    • in my world all this GPU CPU power is to much. video editing or rendering or playing with own AI models is where you need that power.uan
    • B, that $500 will pay a bit of tech dividend for a few years. I think the neural engine on the m4 is much more powerful vs m3 for AI stuff as well.dibec
    • for such a difference in power for 500€ only...and if you have the money, def Boey_oey
    • K I was leaning toward B but it seemed strange that it was only +$500. (Not a lot of money in 2024)
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    • The extra weight is annoying but I can live with it. Seems like you’re all agreeing on B, which is what I leaned toward
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    • The 14" is pretty lean. I chose it over the 16" and I don't entirely regret it.monospaced
    • Twice pro, it has to be very pro! Buy it!!OBBTKN
    • I went for B. Do not regret it one bit.futurefood
    • Don't buy a black macbook. I truly regret it.stewart
    • Why do you regret black?
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    • i got an ipad pro this year with the m4. fucking amazing. logic pro for ipad is amazing.ephix

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