Should You Wait For M5 MacBooks and Skip The M4 MacBooks?

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  • Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
  • Should you wait for the M5 MacBooks coming in the future and actually skip the upcoming M4 MacBooks? In this video we cover all the new features and rumors coming on Apple's new M5 MacBooks coming in 2025 like a possible redesign. We discuss if waiting for the M5 is the right thing to do based on all the new changes expected to the M5 MacBook lineup. Or should you just get a Apple M4 computer in 2024 and never look back?
    So if you want to know everything that has leaked on the M5 MacBooks then watch this video.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 243

  • @geminibodyshop71
    @geminibodyshop71 Місяць тому +28

    my m1 MacBook Air will go when the m6 or m7 comes out

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +5

      Funny, yeah I hear you on that. M1s are still good machines.

    • @hamodalbatal464
      @hamodalbatal464 Місяць тому +1

      Same here but with m1 max and extremely happy ❤

    • @Orwic1
      @Orwic1 Місяць тому +1

      I’ve got an M1 max and I’m happy with it. So I might well hang on until the M6 comes out - or even later. I’ll wait & see what those later machines can do.

    • @geminibodyshop71
      @geminibodyshop71 Місяць тому

      @@Orwic1definitely even when the m6 comes out I’ll probably go for the m3 or m4
      My m1 air dose everything I need including video editing I did spec it up though

    • @saitamasatama6279
      @saitamasatama6279 Місяць тому +1

      Not limited with my MBP M1 Pro ❤

  • @bryans8656
    @bryans8656 Місяць тому +14

    I sure hope Apple doesn't repeat the Johnny Ive mistake again, the race to thinner and lighter at the expense of ports, keyboards and adequate cooling. I think Apple has been going the right direction with their M series laptops, and I'm perfectly happy with my "chunky" M3 Pro MBP 14.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      Yes it appears they want to make then slightly thinner so we will see what happens. These are rumors right now.

    • @Cville2347
      @Cville2347 Місяць тому +1

      Same here
      I am happy with the performance and looks of my MBP M3 Pro.
      I am not one who wants or needs the newest model.
      The same goes for iPhones. I am currently using a 12 mini. The battery life isn’t the best but it works just fine and slides into my pocket without a problem.

  • @pietdegeling8686
    @pietdegeling8686 Місяць тому +10

    Perhaps we better wait for the m8 or m9, even better, the m11, m12

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +4

      I'm just reporting and not telling you to buy it. Keep what still works.

  • @firebodybuilder
    @firebodybuilder Місяць тому +15

    what's the point of M5 if the base models come with 8G of Ram, that every additional 8G cost US200 more? don't get me wrong, I love my M1 Macbook Air (16G ram). just I find those ram config & price ridiculous

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +4

      We need to hope that the Ram is upgraded by then. But you know Apple....

    • @LibreGlider
      @LibreGlider Місяць тому +1

      What does the average user do that needs more than 8GB of RAM. Just my opinion, if you're using your laptop for mainly entertainment, school, or basic office task, the base config is more than enough. If you're running a business or you're employer needs that "thing" that's processing to finish as fast as possible so you can move to the next task or some project needs to render and export so you can turn it into a client or meet an upload deadline get a more powerful laptop.
      The then again I compile Rust code daily from a M1 MBA with 16 GB of RAM. An entire dev stack, but some people want/have M3 MBPs with 96 GB of RAM to do basic web browsing. You don't need it you likely wont use it.

    • @animegeek6118
      @animegeek6118 Місяць тому +2

      I have a M3 iMac with 16gb and with it just being on its using 9gb of memory. So they clearly need more than 8. If Apple says different their lying.

    • @SuperReviews4you
      @SuperReviews4you Місяць тому

      ​@@LibreGlider The average user might play a game every once in a while which would need more than 8GB depending on what background apps are open.

    • @LibreGlider
      @LibreGlider Місяць тому +1

      @@SuperReviews4you Wanting to play a game on a Mac automatically makes you not average. Rosetta 2, Metal 2 vs OpenGL, Bootcamp vs native. iOS games, iPad games sideloaded games. Not average at all.
      We think its average because we live in this world, normies don't.

  • @rickymondin
    @rickymondin 6 днів тому +1

    I have a MacBook Pro Late 2013 but now I'll be definitely waiting for the M5 since it will most probably have all the major features I actually need. Thanks Craig!

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  5 днів тому

      Welcome and I kind of agree but still need to see finished m4s to know for sure. Good luck with everything.

  • @MusikalHuman
    @MusikalHuman 24 дні тому +2

    one should keep waiting, keep not doing anything, and keep watching videos instead of using available tools to produce something -- letting the passion die out.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  24 дні тому +1

      I didn't say that did I. But if you have a computer already like a M1, M2 or M3 then waiting for the M5 is not a bad idea. Funny.

  • @ILLAILLS
    @ILLAILLS Місяць тому +7

    I’m trying to decide if I should by the M3 or wait for the M4 😅

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +3

      The M4 is coming out later this year but I'm not sure you will notice too much of a difference. If you can get a very good deal then maybe the M3 but if not I would wait.

    • @alyssonpd
      @alyssonpd Місяць тому +2

      @@craigneidel will we get "M4 pro" and "max" chips later this year or just the base M4?

    • @JimKanaris
      @JimKanaris Місяць тому

      @@alyssonpd Do we even know if the M4 Pro/Max MBP's are coming out this year? I'd be less liberal with "we know" claims, especially when dealing with iterations two generations down the road. Still, it's undeniably fun to gaze into tech crystal balls.

    • @geminibodyshop71
      @geminibodyshop71 20 днів тому

      wait for the m4 or 5 then buy a higher spec m3

  • @4536mrhe
    @4536mrhe 7 днів тому +1

    It seems like waiting for the M5 MacBook is a good idea

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  7 днів тому

      Maybe for some. It comes down to if you need one now or not.

  • @gordonb1737
    @gordonb1737 18 днів тому +1

    I don’t have a MacBook at all right now, but thinking about jumping headfirst into the Apple ecosystem after buying the iPad mini. If I find out for sure the m5 will have cellular data, I will definitely wait. I have that in my HP Spectre 360 and it’s a game changer for me. Puzzles me why more laptops don’t have it. They are, after all, mobile devices

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  16 днів тому +1

      Yes, it's a nice feature for sure. Give the Apple ecosystem a try and I think you will like it but give it a month or two to learn it.

  • @lujoconnor
    @lujoconnor 9 годин тому

    We don’t actually know that the m5 will come with a redesign, and we have no idea about its specs. The current design is awesome - no reason to wait.

  • @Love_Sharma_
    @Love_Sharma_ Місяць тому +2

    You know your craft really well Sir 😊
    Subbed!
    I have a question regarding an iPad Pro 12.9” M1…. Im getting a really good deal… should i get it or should i spend extra for M4 iPad pro 13”?
    $800 difference..

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you. It depends what you are going to do with it. If it was me, based on how I use it, I would save $800 bucks and get the M1. I mean you could also get a M3 MacBook Air 13" for that $800 if you really wanted to so that should answer the question. But if you are a professional that makes money from drawing and other reasons you might need the newest iPad then that could be right.

  • @vhoiki
    @vhoiki 10 днів тому +1

    Macbook pros are not thick, but they are sh*t heavy.

  • @MarkHyde
    @MarkHyde Місяць тому +1

    Happy living with my M3 MBP :) I chose it as an entry point into the Mac ecosystem so I will wait a few gens.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      For sure it's a great machine and no need to upgrade past that for many years.

  • @maxcolvin9209
    @maxcolvin9209 22 дні тому +2

    I would love to see Apple redesign the motherboards on the SOC that would allow them to be upgraded. It wont ever happen but it would be nice.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  22 дні тому +1

      Yes, it would be nice for sure.

  • @Mr.Zen_73
    @Mr.Zen_73 Місяць тому +2

    I'm still rocking the M1 max haven't been tempted to upgrade yet maybe m7! Apple made these machines so good it's bad for their business😂

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      @@Mr.Zen_73 yeah don't upgrade till you need to. M1 max was a beast.

  • @Wankidy
    @Wankidy Місяць тому +2

    Just subscribed. I've been enjoying your videos. Simple and precise

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      Thanks for the sub appreciate that for sure.

  • @derekgrimes6544
    @derekgrimes6544 20 днів тому +1

    SUBSCRIBED! thanks for all the info

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  20 днів тому

      @@derekgrimes6544 thanks for supporting the channel. Appreciate it 👍

  • @MyMissileMeatRocket
    @MyMissileMeatRocket Місяць тому +1

    Won’t be upgrading my m1 air until m5 or m6. I might be considering the IMac M4 though since I’ve never had an iMac.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +1

      @@MyMissileMeatRocket iMacs are great. Just make sure to get 16 gb min.

  • @amirmccray8943
    @amirmccray8943 18 днів тому

    If I have a 2019 Intel MacBook Pro 16 inch, should I get M4 or wait until M5?

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  17 днів тому

      Both will be a massive improvement so it comes down to if you need one based on your workload. It will be a night and day difference upgrading from the Intel chips.

  • @danieleppelsheimer9273
    @danieleppelsheimer9273 Місяць тому +3

    Thank you for some common wisdom

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      @@danieleppelsheimer9273 thanks for watching

  • @aid4heaven
    @aid4heaven 25 днів тому

    What microphone are you using?

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  24 дні тому

      Right now I'm using a Toner Microphone (TD510) but will eventually upgrade. I reviewed this one and just keep using it.

    • @aid4heaven
      @aid4heaven 24 дні тому

      @@craigneidel upgrade to what model?

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  21 день тому

      Most likely the Shure SM7B one day. I have about 20 mics though that I have tested so maybe one of those also.

    • @aid4heaven
      @aid4heaven 21 день тому

      @@craigneidel yeah - that's a good one!

  • @TheKiakiraly
    @TheKiakiraly 13 днів тому

    what do you mean "if you want a portable macbook pro"? my m1 macbook pro is pretty portable :D

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  11 днів тому

      M1 is a great machine. I had one for 2 years.

  • @akin242002
    @akin242002 Місяць тому +2

    Outside of gaming competitively with Windows, not much to improve on from the current Pro and Max version. The M1 Max is overkill for video editing, so the M5 does nothing extra but bragging/flex rights and extra warranty years. For programming, the M2-M4 Pro 14-inch should be enough for any programmer for the next 5 years at minimum. Only gaming AAA on release date is needed.
    The M4/M5 Air with a full-size SD card reader would be another huge seller. However, the M3 Air with a $20 dongle from BaseUS is sufficient currently.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +1

      I agree that nobody should upgrade unless they have a reason. Don't give Apple any more money unless it's needed. Thanks for watching.

    • @The3Dsmash
      @The3Dsmash 18 днів тому

      As a 3D artist who really wants to leave Windows, I'm eager for the extra performance M5 chips promise to deliver. It's more than just gamers who need more power and speed from macs.

  • @robinbowen6363
    @robinbowen6363 Місяць тому

    Craig. I am waiting for a possible 27 or 32 inch iMac. Do you think that Apple will skip the M4 chip and bring out a M5 iMac in 2025.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      I'm not sure they will come out with this since they make their money on the Studio Displays and the iMacs make up about 5% of all Macs sold if even that (most likely less). So I am not holding me breath.

  • @jazzmoon77
    @jazzmoon77 Місяць тому +1

    I decided to get M2 MB Air and wait til next year to get a M4 Mac Studio. I’m done with chunky laptops. If i need real performance then i should be at my desk.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      @@jazzmoon77 I agree with that plan .

  • @neojahuty24
    @neojahuty24 13 днів тому

    Thanks for the information

  • @ezdj
    @ezdj Місяць тому +2

    I buy a new Mac every 10 years

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +2

      That's quite long but if it works well then no need to upgrade.

  • @jinraigami3349
    @jinraigami3349 Місяць тому +1

    What? Thinning the pro device is a dumb move.

  • @ronskallerud5953
    @ronskallerud5953 Місяць тому

    I still have a MacBook 2019 Pro and was considering the M4 upgrade with AI coming to the table, but now I may hold off until the M5. My 2019 Intel version is still working for me.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +2

      @@ronskallerud5953 if it works then don't give apple any more money. The ai isn't going to be fully working until next year too. Thanks for watching.

  • @The_Cali_Dude_88
    @The_Cali_Dude_88 21 день тому

    To me since Ive returned to the Apple Ecosystem and started watching all these channels that are Mac only I get the sense that no matter what your looking to buy, immediately some new aspect of the very same thing you just purchased now does this/that or the next one will yada-yada. What I think is buy what you want, do as much homework by coming to channels like this for information. Then buy without remorse. If there's a real chance something is changing like now with AI, then by all means, be very selective. But the real truth is that the M2 Studio Ultra is still worth buying today. 🎉 So I buy thinking out to ? For my tech needs.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  17 днів тому

      I agree, people should buy what device works for them the best and we are all different at the end of the day.

  • @animegeek6118
    @animegeek6118 Місяць тому +1

    Honestly I don’t see the point in upgrading every year. What a waste of of money and totally unnecessary for anyone regardless of what you do.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +1

      I agree. I don't even upgrade every year and I have a Mac channel.

    • @Soren.A
      @Soren.A Місяць тому +1

      That is just stupid.. I'm still on mid 2019, it starts to get pretty tired with only 8gb, and cant really handle my daily tasks, i hope for a significant drop on the M3's so i can get one with 36gb ram, that solve my problems, the chip, not so much. Refurbish is not really an option in Scandinavia, and the prices are 25% above the US.. kinda sucks.. well, M3 i hope :)

    • @animegeek6118
      @animegeek6118 Місяць тому

      @@Soren.A damn dude 25% higher? That’s insane

    • @Soren.A
      @Soren.A 23 дні тому

      @@animegeek6118 Yea, currency's has taking a good beating during the inflation, actually stumbled upon a cheap pc laptop with 64gb ram and RT 4070 for almost half the price of a 16 pro 32gb ram, so guess i will run with a PC instead.

  • @kerningandleading
    @kerningandleading 26 днів тому

    Thickness of the current laptop isn’t the problem as much as the weight. The 16” is a bit on the heavy side compared to some of the older laptops

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  26 днів тому

      @@kerningandleading yes weight can be an issue for some.

  • @gio957
    @gio957 Місяць тому

    I actually survived on a 4gd ram for 10 years before finally upgrading my 2012 macbook retina. My m3 will be good for 10 years too hopefully.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      @@gio957 how much ram do you have now?

    • @gio957
      @gio957 Місяць тому +1

      @@craigneidel Decided to go to 18 this time. My old Mac is unusable with today's standards.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +1

      @@gio957 18 will last a long time for sure

  • @marcopn1174
    @marcopn1174 8 днів тому

    Who wants oled? I prefer a bright mini led screen as its a portable device that I need to use on the go

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  8 днів тому

      I know a ton of people want them. I personally am fine with current screens

  • @iVANKYOfficial
    @iVANKYOfficial Місяць тому +2

    Great video for MacBook fans!!

  • @LandsOfDespair
    @LandsOfDespair День тому +1

    Until MicroLEDs will come out, I will be totally happy with MiniLEDs. I will not buy laptop with OLED screen. In device with aging battery and keyboard I'm not adding also a potentially burned-in screen that breaks from doing it's main and only thing (displaying) :D
    Knowing Apple they can still have 1 year partial warranty and add burn-in case in some AppleCare++++UltraProMax :D

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  День тому

      Yeah, but OLEDs are getting much better with the tech built in for anti-burn-in. I feel Apple is waiting to get that perfected but yes you might want to wait a year after it comes out.

    • @LandsOfDespair
      @LandsOfDespair День тому

      @@craigneidel Well, they can get better, but burn-ins are a part of their design, basically. I guess that's a temporary technology that will be replaced by MicroLEDs/NanoLEDs or something else in future :) If they will use OLEDs for long, I'd better buy a Mac Mini :)

  • @wooorkkk4138
    @wooorkkk4138 Місяць тому

    I'll wait for the M5 but I am asking myself where is the cpu ugrade battle going to end?

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +1

      It will never end so that it why m5 might be good since it should have many additional changes too.

  • @JoeCursio
    @JoeCursio Місяць тому

    I’m sticking with my M1 Air until I get more clarity on Apple Intelligence. Perhaps some upgrade to neural engine or more RAM for the best locally run LLMs.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah if the M1 works keep it for as long as you can.

  • @tincans87
    @tincans87 Місяць тому +3

    Think I with stick my MacBook Air M2 for now.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      Yeah I would too but I may need to get M4 for my channel. But don't want to.

  • @asan1050
    @asan1050 Місяць тому

    Craig!, Thank you very much!

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      Thanks again. Hope you are doing good.

  • @cpufrost
    @cpufrost Місяць тому +1

    Tandem OLED, FaceID, no notch, and 5G radio hardware will do it for me!
    Hopefully the next chassis change includes keycaps that don't turn shiny in just a few weeks!

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      Yeah I agree that the key caps need to change for sure.

    • @GlobalWave1
      @GlobalWave1 Місяць тому

      Apple is always so slow to upgrade things. I get it because no one is buying a laptop every year but how hard is FaceID in a laptop.
      OLEDs have been out for like 5 plus years on laptops. Come on Apple…
      Competition is slapping Apple around in many areas.

  • @blasegangbeats1865
    @blasegangbeats1865 Місяць тому +1

    I don’t want it slimmer more battery life please

  • @darkredwine
    @darkredwine 23 дні тому

    I would say buy the M4 Pro-Max for two years and then get a new M6

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  22 дні тому

      Not a bad idea also if you have the money.

  • @sampillai2463
    @sampillai2463 Місяць тому +1

    Apple will do some backward stuff to promote their Pro and Max models, like decreasing the iPhone 16 Plus battery from 4383 mAh to 4006 mAh compared to the iPhone 15 Plus, and reducing the MacBook Pro M2 Pro's 200GB/s memory bandwidth to 150GB/s in the MacBook Pro M3 Pro, the successor to the MacBook Pro M2 Pro.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      You never do know with Apple.

  • @SuperReviews4you
    @SuperReviews4you Місяць тому

    I have a M1 Max MacBook. Once they make their laptops tandem OLED like the iPad I will upgrade. The performance will still be good enough for a couple years until that happens.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      Yes, the M1 Max is a beast and is still very fast today.

  • @artemisfowl127
    @artemisfowl127 29 днів тому

    @Craig Neidel Where did you purchase your MacBook skins from?

  • @gamerboy4566
    @gamerboy4566 Місяць тому +1

    If the snapdragons had full Linux support today, I would not even be thinking about a macbook right now. But if Linux is out of the question, apple has a Unix which I would take any day over a Windows. I will just wait till December and see where Snapdragon's Linux support turns out to be. By that time, we will also know how much battery backup can Lunar Lake give.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +1

      If you don't need anything now wait and see how things hash out.

    • @LibreGlider
      @LibreGlider Місяць тому +1

      You can run Asahi Linux on Apple chips. The default is a dual boot. Not perfect (yet) but worth a shot if you already have the hardware. I wouldn't buy a Mac to run Linux on it. Theres an fedora and Arch based official Asahi Linux spins. There also guides to set up Ubuntu. Gut I managed to get Gentoo running (from the Fedora install), because everything is a Gentoo installer if your brave enough. Its stupefying how much faster the laptop is with Linux running on it.

    • @gamerboy4566
      @gamerboy4566 Місяць тому

      @@LibreGlider Yeah, I read somewhere that Fedora has packaged Asahi. That's exciting stuff. But yes, I am going to wait a few more months to see how the laptop situation develops. Target is a Linux compatible laptop that gives me 18+ hours of battery backup on (my) regular usage.

  • @ryue5626
    @ryue5626 Місяць тому

    Ill upgrade my windows gaming pc this year then and then get myself the m5 then thanks for the updates

  • @MadLadsAnonymous
    @MadLadsAnonymous Місяць тому

    Wishlist:
    Thunderbolt 5 + WiFi 7 + solid DAC/AMP for the headphone jack to drive 300 Ohm cans + faster SD slot + hardware ray & path tracing

  • @eddiegardner8232
    @eddiegardner8232 Місяць тому

    If they could come up with a better cooling solution than a fan, they could have thinness, battery life, and weight saving from lack of fan and thinner case. Maybe the 2 nanometer node will enable no heat sink but the aluminum case and internal copper heat spreader. CPU speed for most of us is a "non-issue", hence the Air being the best current solution. Imagine a "Pro" OLED able to use a smaller battery due to screen power saving and CPU power savings, and no fan.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      I actually have a 15" M2 Air with 16 GB Ram and a 512 GB SSD with not fan and it works great. But, as just better make sure and not make the Pros too thin as those are for getting serious work done.

  • @drsmith1988
    @drsmith1988 Місяць тому

    Right now, I’m drooling over an M4 iMac. I will keep my M1 Air. I have 27” LG monitor, it isn’t bad, but I don’t trust it when I do photography work. I think 24” would be fine. I also hope that more than 8GB of Ram is standard, which is my main fear.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +1

      @@drsmith1988 the M4 Mac will be great too. Check out my last video on that.

  • @JimAllen-Persona
    @JimAllen-Persona Місяць тому +1

    Just get the damn M3. Just bought a M3 MBA and happy as hell. Just trying to get used to the 13” vs 15” screen.
    Can’t ever buy an M5. I’m a Star Trek TOS fan.. can’t buy a computer that went crazy and destroyed 2 starships. Great advertisement for AI though 😂😂

    • @digitalmarketinghumans
      @digitalmarketinghumans Місяць тому

      Are you using the 13" or the 15" for your new M3 Air? Which do you prefer? And congrats on your new air!

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +1

      Nice! I like the Star Trek reference for sure. Yeah the M3 is a great machine too and I always say get whatever makes you happy but don't spend any more money than you need to. There's not really a huge difference between the M3, the M4 and the M5 when those come out.

    • @JimAllen-Persona
      @JimAllen-Persona Місяць тому

      ⁠​⁠@@digitalmarketinghumans13” coming from a 15” 2015 MBP. Considered a 15” MBA but it feels just as heavy as my 2015 MBP… I want light and portable. My use case has changed since I WFH.. mostly surfing the web/MSWord, etc.. really not as much difference in the kbd as I thought.

  • @pitchcontrol1200
    @pitchcontrol1200 Місяць тому

    Yes I am waiting for the M4 MacBook pros baby!!!

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +1

      @@pitchcontrol1200 the m5 will have quite a few more changes.

  • @bellousow2607
    @bellousow2607 Місяць тому

    I want a 20 inch MacBook Pro M4 fully maxed with a numberpad bro

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +1

      Good luck with that. They won't ever make one above 16" is my guess as very few would buy it.

  • @pvdgucht
    @pvdgucht Місяць тому

    Not buying a MacBook Pro before it has the new Tandem OLED, I love it so much on my M4 iPad 🤩.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +1

      I have used them and they are nice but I don't care that much. But I know some people do.

    • @pvdgucht
      @pvdgucht Місяць тому

      @@craigneidel yeah exactly I do. My gf can’t even tell the difference when I point it out. She doesn’t give a f*ck. Dowside of being a nerd 😌🥲.

  • @ia6980
    @ia6980 Місяць тому

    Theres plenty of people that are still running their macbook pros on intel 2019 versions, mine is still i-9, 32 gb ram, 1tb memory- 2019 version - looking for upgrade, theres many of us that still has that 2019 version. You guys with m1, m2, m3.....you should wait till m20 comes out in few years....no reason for you to update.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +1

      I'm guessing you don't watch my channel. I do a ton with older MacBooks. Also, just trying to help people so maybe try and be a bit nicer with the comments since it's just a video I do on the side.

  • @MysterCannabis
    @MysterCannabis Місяць тому

    I'd gladly wait for the M5, but I don't know if my base M1 air is going to last that long. I use it like many poeple would use a heavy duty speced up macbook pro. Software developement, Docker Images, Servers rinning on the machine and so on. It struggles to keep up, gets hot and stutters. Still going strong but I don't use it for it intended usage. I would love getting the new design though. Slimmer, no notch, tandem oled maybe. I would be awesome. If I buy the M4 it will last me for years so I would miss on the new design. Idk I'll see

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      Yeah it might be a touch call but I would wait until the M4s come out to see what ships and then make a decision.

  • @PetrKlapper
    @PetrKlapper Місяць тому

    Apple had a quite bad experience with TSMC going to 3nm, I don't think they are going for the 'beta testing' again as first with 2nm for all products at once.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      More info will come out over the next few months.

  • @anshchawla2698
    @anshchawla2698 25 днів тому

    I always need new tech 😭 I am using macbook air m1 currently, maybe I will wait for m4 macbook pro

  • @LibreGlider
    @LibreGlider Місяць тому

    Interesting thing to think about. Get what you need now because something better is always coming out, or wait. I think the M5 will be more than an incremental bump compared to the M4.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +2

      Thanks for the post and for watching.

    • @LibreGlider
      @LibreGlider Місяць тому

      @@craigneidel Thanks for commenting, I meant to sub 3 days ago but got distracted. You just got a new sub!

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      Thank you again. I love the new subs.

  • @digitalmarketinghumans
    @digitalmarketinghumans Місяць тому

    I have heard Apple will go full on OLED and USB-C for all their apple products, or just their MacBooks for now.
    I think I'll probably get the next Macbook design change, whenever that is. The M1 Pro I have is great but I wish I got more than 16gb ram and a larger screen. I believe the new design will be thinner, I hope so at least! 😁

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      I would wait until more details come out but we think that the M5 is the MacBook that will have the most changes. I would keep your m1 MacBook for now as those are great machines.

  • @dymos7750
    @dymos7750 Місяць тому

    Still on a MacBook Pro with a i5, waiting for the perfect time to disposed that hefty investment in a 16 inch model.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      @@dymos7750 if it still meets your needs then why upgrade until you feel the time is right. I5 Macs can still work fine.

  • @kylefaria8712
    @kylefaria8712 Місяць тому

    I’ve been contemplating buying a Macbook M1 Pro 16inch 16GB 1TB for its current value to switch from my current Asus laptop but due to AI developing so quickly and its just started, I’ll wait longer since I think the M5 or M6 will have the best upgrades since the M1 came out as AI integration gets better.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +1

      I would just find the best deal and get one. No reason to wait a few more years and you can then sell it since they have a very good resale.

  • @The_Cali_Dude_88
    @The_Cali_Dude_88 Місяць тому

    Should you be 'waiting' for ? MAC, well, I think if you've noticed, waiting only offers you what is or could be around the bend... in other words, you're waiting forever. You gotta just pick your product, wait for it to drop... buy it and dont look back...🎉

  • @mootsym
    @mootsym Місяць тому

    All M4 needs is to give us more standard ram and storage. That in itself will be like a free $400 upgrade (which is insane being that it actually costs Apple peanuts). And I’m not buying a laptop unless it has a giant notch on top for no reason whatsoever.. so any Mac is out if they do away with the beauriful notch that every other screen on the market has copied cuz it’s so integral to the functionality and form factor of the device. I think we should triple the notches for M5.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      I do hope ram and storage go up but I'm not holding my breath with Apple.

    • @mootsym
      @mootsym Місяць тому

      @@craigneidel same. Apple gonna Apple. Love their products, yet I hate them lol.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah, it's hard to like almost any companies management now with everything going on but the products are fun to use.

  • @rohitpillai
    @rohitpillai 8 днів тому

    :/
    My brain is not braining right now.
    So I'll wait for M6 till 2028 then! even tho I don't have a MacBook yet.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  7 днів тому

      I didn't say that did I. If you need one get one. I mean did you watch the entire video. I always say if you need a Mac now get one.

    • @rohitpillai
      @rohitpillai 7 днів тому

      @@craigneidel okay sir

  • @iuliusnecula
    @iuliusnecula Місяць тому +1

    I WANT TO GAME ON MAC

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +1

      I might have a video on that in a little while.

  • @patgray5402
    @patgray5402 Місяць тому

    I just want a chip that can emulate Tears of the Kingdom smoothly

  • @MuscularMan008
    @MuscularMan008 12 днів тому

    Crapple should bring back the same memory bandwidth 200gbs or more and cores, i dont see any reason to downgrade it and charge more its shit move also tandem Oled.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  12 днів тому

      @@MuscularMan008 there are windows systems too if they don't come out with what you need.

    • @MuscularMan008
      @MuscularMan008 12 днів тому

      @@craigneidel been using windows since 2009 im done with windows thats why i choose mac but they did this crap of bandwidth and cores. So im thinking of opting for air m3 .
      My primary purpose is data science and web development and hours of watching yt videos.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  11 днів тому

      The M3 would be more than fine for those tasks.

  • @LifeOfNazeer
    @LifeOfNazeer Місяць тому

    Just Skip M5 and go for M6 MacBook pro

  • @Absorbing146
    @Absorbing146 Місяць тому

    M4 or M5 ?,-----I'm still using Mac with Intel which is getting it done

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah I'm not saying to get either but to at least wait for m5 if you have one that works.

    • @Absorbing146
      @Absorbing146 Місяць тому

      @@craigneidel I understand and agree ,Thanks Craig

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      Thanks.

  • @mrmartywaring
    @mrmartywaring Місяць тому

    I'm enjoying the M3 MacBook Pro so far. I'm gonna hold off until this dies

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      Yeah if you have an M3 then no reason to upgrade for many years.

  • @igorcosta5482
    @igorcosta5482 Місяць тому

    I’ll wait till apple release 16gb ram and 500gb ssd on baseline MacBook Air.

  • @ia6980
    @ia6980 Місяць тому

    the real question is......should you wait for m6 instead of m5???

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah, I get it but just giving the info on the M5 which will have major changes.

  • @tomsun3159
    @tomsun3159 24 дні тому

    What are REAL reasons to upgrade?
    Speed ? Don't be kidding! Allready the M1 chip in base configuration is insane fast.
    Efficiency? Don't be kidding! The efficiency of the very first apple silicon is breathtaking.
    Security? Thats a valid point if you are affected by the flaw of M1, M2 and M3 that is not fixable by microcode than there is no question upgrade as fast as possible to the M4.
    User upgradeable Memory with standard parts? That would be one of my icebreakers.
    User upgradeable Storage with standard parts? That would be another of my icebreakers.
    REAL Docking station port (not that wobbly USB-C/TB flimsy garbage) with on/off switch so that opening the lid for start is not neccessary (like REAL Docks perform)? That would be also one of my icebreakers.
    To be precise for what the mac is capable (a real consumer device) allready the MBA M1 is awesome. For REAL work except in one or two niches (e.g. content creation) even the MBPs have to many downsides, we don't live in a world of 99% working as a content creator. There are engineers , accountants, ... there is no seriously accepted software solution for CAD, ERP,..... why does Dassault didn't have a port for apple silicon from CATIA?
    MacOs is perfect for private use. But even with the trend to do everything cloud based there will be no way into the industry for apple due to the lack of maintenance and repairability on site (Look at the Maintenace and repair guides of Lenovo, HP, Dell)

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  22 дні тому

      I think most people will know when it's time to make the upgrade based on use case since everybody is so different. Macs still sell even though we don't live in a creator world and for many the M1, M2, and M3 systems will be more than enough for a few more years.

  • @SuperDigitalMe
    @SuperDigitalMe Місяць тому

    Gonna wait for the M7

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +2

      You should get a windows pc. It suits you well.

  • @yomango35
    @yomango35 Місяць тому

    Hello great video but I am going to wait for M10 if you don't mind . :)))))

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +2

      Wait as long as you can is my motto.

  • @swiftdetecting
    @swiftdetecting Місяць тому

    is yours m2 or m2 pro?

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +1

      Mine is M2 air with 16 gb and 512 GB SSD.

    • @swiftdetecting
      @swiftdetecting Місяць тому

      @@craigneidel do you find it overheats im looking into using one for DJing with and also use for photo and video editing maybe 5.7k, or 6k or 8k workflow on the go
      also using AI software to edit with as well
      looking for best portable one or would basic m3 with 8gb ram be alot better ?
      looking to edit of battery power as cannot always plug in on the go
      also can all mac all be powered off powerbanks now by usbc port?

    • @diegobrava
      @diegobrava Місяць тому

      @@swiftdetectingGo with M2 Pro. Better in ALL areas

  • @TechGameDev
    @TechGameDev Місяць тому

    if everything you said in this video becomes real we will have the perfect macbook I think I will upgrade my mac M1 with an M6 with a 2nd gen 2nm architecture

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      Let's hope but you know Apple - we will see.

  • @rabbaniazzahra1784
    @rabbaniazzahra1784 Місяць тому

    My 7yo intel mac is screaming when i told it that i postponed its retirement to 2025

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      Nice, if it works then no need to spend more.

    • @rabbaniazzahra1784
      @rabbaniazzahra1784 Місяць тому

      @@craigneidel so far the only inconvenience is the "D" key on my keyboard (it keeps falling off), and the Ram (it uses 8.8Gb of ram when i open safari, even tho my mac only has 8Gb max)

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      I would then get a new Mac. Why suffer to hold out.

  • @LeicaM11
    @LeicaM11 17 днів тому

    Hopefully, there will be no M4 Laptops as their NPU would be too weak for AI needs today, Apple needs to jump to M5 with 64 TOPS NPU right away. The M4 is fantastic in raw single core power I love it. Never will going to understand, why they are not able adding a 5G radio transceiver into their mobile Laptops. Are they mobile or not? Think about it.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  17 днів тому

      They will be fine for the Apple Intelligence as most of that isn't coming out for a few more months or even next year. Plus Apple is slow rolling the AI so the stuff they covered this would have no issues with for sure.

  • @pawansinghnirwan3867
    @pawansinghnirwan3867 Місяць тому

    I really thought they will give OLED and FaceID in M4 … M5 is far away

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      Yeah, the M5 will be out in late 2025 or early 2026.

  • @MrOktony
    @MrOktony Місяць тому

    No guarantee that M4 will be released this year..!

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +1

      The M4 will come this year for some of their systems for sure.

  • @Everyday-man
    @Everyday-man Місяць тому

    Apple wants to go thinner, they have said this a few times. I believe they will do what they did with the ipad pro m4. Since the chip was more efficient, they were able to reduce the battery size, yet keeo the same battery user length. Which means thinner. I feel like the M4 and definitely m4 macbooks will follow that plan. I hope not tbh, if they want MacBooks / Apple to really grasp gaming, the same battery size as know would be SOO beneficial! Just think when youre in Apple game mode, the GPU and CPU get a slightly higher power current. Eg over clocked to foucus on getting the most out of it.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah, I'm not sure how I feel about going thinner on the laptops. I just hope we don't see the same throttling issues as we did before but only time will tell.

    • @Everyday-man
      @Everyday-man Місяць тому

      @craigneidel I really hope they don't go thinner. They're already a nice size, I believe!
      As someone who enjoys gaming, I understand how much strain gaming can put on a system. So, for me, I believe having the same battery size will benefit this space more than anything else. Gaming will use whatever they allow for Max TPD and if they're truly serious about getting into this market and converting PC users over to Apple/Mac. Being able to say use Apples Game Mode as an over clocker. The system slightly overclocks the CPU and GPU when in this mode.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      @@Everyday-man I agree for sure

  • @steveellsworth2547
    @steveellsworth2547 Місяць тому

    With all due respect, the Macbook Pro is a brick??? Has this reviewer compared comparable computers with the same or even less power?? Just buy now and be happy with an M3.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      I'm not reviewing anything but just giving an opinion.

    • @steveellsworth2547
      @steveellsworth2547 Місяць тому

      Understood, but you do know this machine is super powerful based on the processing power. I would not call it a brick. I can show you various gaming machines that absolutely have large dimensions.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      I'm not sure if you have watched my channel. I actually like the larger size so not sure what you are arguing. I was just saying it's much thicker then the other Macs in the lineup and people who buy that would only for the power etc. vs. the light Air. Yes there are thicker laptops for sure but just not Apple systems.

    • @steveellsworth2547
      @steveellsworth2547 Місяць тому

      @craigneidel I hear ya. Not an argument at all. 😀. Just don’t think the MacBook is a brick. I personally own one. I go as far back as an iBook. I think the Mac is an amazing machine.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      yes they are but the 16" Pros can be a bit to travel with as I have done that. I'm not saying they are too heavy but you just feel them when traveling. Anyhow I think we are on the same page.

  • @aminrasoulifar568
    @aminrasoulifar568 19 днів тому

    I still have my old washed ahh intel 2018 Air working but obv its hella slow and washed! I have to upgrade to m4.....I got no choice, I cannot work with this anymore!

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  17 днів тому

      Yep, your wait should not be much longer - hope they come out soon.

  • @robertcras8151
    @robertcras8151 10 днів тому

    f*ck.... I am on an intel 2019, wanted to buy the M4.... but all these goodies on the M5. Now I don't know anymore!!! Where in 2025 will they come, end of year probably.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  9 днів тому

      Yeah, but they will always look better a year out so if you need one then the M4 will be great too.

    • @robertcras8151
      @robertcras8151 9 днів тому

      @@craigneidel this time, the M5 has a lot of new stuff: new design/ thinner, 25% performance increase/2nm, better screen, face ID, improved AI, wifi 7.
      With the new chip probably new battery performance.

  • @LimSoonYit
    @LimSoonYit Місяць тому

    Stay with the M1 or M3 and wait for Huawei's new revolution chip laptop year 2025 to see what the big changes in the development technology .

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      A bunch of changes are happening for sure over the next year.

  • @Cooper3312000
    @Cooper3312000 29 днів тому

    I'm waiting for a redesign. I can't stand the huge notch at the top of the screen tried a few times always returned them. Trying to hide the notch with a black background not the best option for such an expensive laptop. Plus waiting for tandem OLED, WiFi7/5G, Thunderbolt 5, PCIE 5.0 speed SSD. Possibly thinner we will see. I'm currently still on and happy with my 15" 2017 MBP I'm one of the very few that loves using the Touch Bar.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  25 днів тому

      Yes, the M5 should hopefully see a design change but not sure it will change the notch.

  • @sebmonti5904
    @sebmonti5904 Місяць тому

    Cant wait for m9 leaks

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah you are one of those people....

  • @MrTriumphST
    @MrTriumphST Місяць тому +1

    No No No not thinner It is just now ok with ports SD slot HDMI are al ok not thinner!!

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому

      Yeah, we will see how it works out but it's just a rumor now anyhow.

  • @dutnakke
    @dutnakke Місяць тому

    No - I'm waiting for the M-11

  • @ArthropodSpidey
    @ArthropodSpidey Місяць тому +2

    My notch-less M1 MacBook Air is still the best laptop I've ever owned. I'm gonna keep it until Tim Applesauce pries it from my hands.

    • @craigneidel
      @craigneidel  Місяць тому +1

      M1s are great. My iMac is an m1.