As a software developer, I don’t usually do hardware reviews. However, I felt like the latest MacBook Pro deserved an exception. TL;DR: It’s a game-changer!
Backstory
For a long time, Windows was a bit underwhelming for me. Its UI inconsistencies, bugs, and poor development experience left me searching for an alternative in the Linux world. Although development and customizability were top-notch, the software side was lacking for the creative work I do on the side.
I started to see macOS as an ideal OS for me. It felt like a combination of the best things I liked from both the Linux and Windows worlds. Beautiful, consistent UI out-of-the-box, good development experience with access to Unix terminal and support for creative software from likes of Adobe. macOS’s main drawback for many — the lack of games — didn’t affect me since I’m in the minority of those who simply don’t game.
So, with the announcement of Apple Silicon transition at WWDC 2020, it was the perfect time to make the switch.
MacBook Pro 13” M1
My first Mac ever was MacBook Pro M1 with 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage — basically “maxed-out” M1 except for storage.
