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@KwingF

3 жыл бұрын

Still my main computer and still works flawlessly! The one with dedicated graphics. I do photo/video editing in 1080p on them and play simple games. But, to be honest, I know it is most probably going to be replaced by the 14"/16" M1whatever model.

@deejaynaynay

3 жыл бұрын

Have a question Luke, You have $2000 Would you choose a 2019 i9 with 1tb 16 inch Or a refurbish 2019 15 inch with 2tb ssd, 32gb ram and 8gb graphic card Which would you pick for performance and reliability.

@turle8645

3 жыл бұрын

Ok, 19$ antivirus package. Who wants it?

@Fincher123

3 жыл бұрын

I also have Still running my Early 2015 13" MBpro every day running for light work. I do not Change this one to a new silicone one. All onboard and battery is running great (Original still).

@Harshit_INTP

3 жыл бұрын

700$ u can get Mac mini with M1

The 2015 MBP was also the end of the glowing  logo. 💡 RIP  logo. 🪦

@QuixoticPenguin

3 жыл бұрын

It is one of those things where I was sad that they no longer made them glow but I also really appreciate how the logo is now mirrory and uniform with the rest of the apple logos in the lineups

@tomtarragotorres8583

3 жыл бұрын

You forgot the 2017 MacBook Air !

@oofingberg

3 жыл бұрын

@@QuixoticPenguin yes but the glowing apple logo is extremely cool and fun its just one of those things only apple would do and its sad they removed it

@modigady1

3 жыл бұрын

@@tomtarragotorres8583 Correct about the Air… I should’ve clarified that is was the last MBP with the glowing  logo.

@shrikepsd

3 жыл бұрын

@@tomtarragotorres8583 he was referring to the mbp not air

Luke : This computer is 700$ Germany : 1500€ is the lowest i can go

@dkremeni633

3 жыл бұрын

same here in croatia, the are more expensive even then m1 mbp, soooo...yeah

@CarlosStorms

3 жыл бұрын

See about shipping prices, Ebay US has a bunch of them in offer, or find a friend who travels and have him/her bring it to you!

@eyomarc

3 жыл бұрын

wait ich wollte mein 2,5Ghz 512GB DualGraphics für 1000€ verkaufen 🥴

@fabianz6258

3 жыл бұрын

@@CarlosStorms with English keyboard... nah m8

@fabianz6258

3 жыл бұрын

@@eyomarc kriegst du nicht, die liegen so bei 700-800€

Can’t wait til it’s 2023 so I can replace my 2013 MBP for the 2015 one 😂

@chaoticvirgo4412

3 жыл бұрын

Same man. Same.

@keeganthambiran1375

3 жыл бұрын

😅😅😅

@desultude

2 жыл бұрын

My 2011 cannot be upgraded, but it is still going strong.

@cesarcarreno_

2 жыл бұрын

That's how I roll

@saigajv

2 жыл бұрын

@@desultude What does that mean? Can you still install apps?

When you said the “M1s are significantly over performing for their category” - it made perfect sense as to why I bought the 2015 mid year model in 2022. Apple likes to release future proof machines. Which is why the newer models are still ahead of its time and the older models are still relevant because of the intuitive technology..

@yasser9973

2 жыл бұрын

You use it for editing like after effects? Is it smooth?

@sulaimanahmed013

2 жыл бұрын

Should I buy it? my usage are, R/Python coding, SQL, tableau, web browsing, entertainment. etc. is it worth very penny?

@vipertt100

2 жыл бұрын

Looking to get one myself.

@Swipa2002

2 жыл бұрын

@@vipertt100 been using one, 2015 15 inch with 16 gigs.. works like a dream still, even on Monterey

@OneDayAtATime365

Жыл бұрын

@@yasser9973 Don't recommend for video editing. There built like a tank. Can run Left for Dead or Counterstrike source on medium settings to give you an idea. So just like the times, things become obsolete. I tried editing 1080p/720p and it's like pulling teeth compared to a 700$ build your own desktop PC. Which is what I did. It only has 2gb video memory. So you have to scale everything down to 480p or less to edit sufficiently. Never was a Mac guy. Got it back it 2015 for film school. It's a fine machine, but after downloading Adobe it runs slower. Spend and extra couple hundred and give yourself some piece of mind. Also no disc drive and no usb c. Memory fills up fast. There going for 4-500$ now.

Luke - your videos and your new set are getting better and better! You kept your word of producing content more regularly, and as a long time fan of the channel I definitely appreciate it =)

I have done web development for the last 6 years with my 2015 MBP. It's an amazing computer even in 2022. It was my first macbook, it has 16gb ram (it was insane to me in 2016), an i7 and 256gb ssd. The only issue I had in these years was the battery, I had to replace it two years ago. But it has a really nice screen, a fit and solid design, a nice keyboard and a lot of useful ports. Even a really acceptable performance, I am able to work developing with javascript every day without any issue. But its hour has come, and today I bought a M1 Pro with 32gb ram and 1tb ssd. Thanks for all the adventures 2015 MBP, I'll never forget you.

@AZ_Franco

2 жыл бұрын

Just picked one up to take my cs50 course 🙏

@ThatWasLit

Жыл бұрын

Would you want to sell yours to me?

@viviertv7349

Жыл бұрын

@@ThatWasLit I have one. Exact same he had. 800$ and it’s yours man.

@parasiteunit

Жыл бұрын

They are a SUPERB Linux running machine.

@MoejiiOsmanTV

Жыл бұрын

I just got the mid 2015 Core i7 16gb 500gbssd Radeon x 2.50ghx version for 230 on ebay it's a effing dream!

Its 2023 and I’m still using the 2015 Macbook Pro. A Beast! 😍 No Issues whatsoever.

This is the machine I still currently use right now. Almost 6 years strong.

@nitroneonicman

3 жыл бұрын

Same.

@RellS1117

3 жыл бұрын

Same

@user-gb5ff7gj1m

3 жыл бұрын

Same and i live it still

@Cobycuz

2 жыл бұрын

Same but I think I need a new battery

@thethinkstudio1200

2 жыл бұрын

@@Cobycuz I needed a new battery in mine also. I took it in about 6 months ago and they replaced it for free. Since they were doing the labor anyway I paid To get new IO ports installed at the part cost. Also cool thing when you replace battery you get new keyboard with it as well

Looks like you've finally got the lighting sorted Luke - well done!

Bought mine (mid 2015 15 inch) in early 2016 and I couldn’t be happier! Runs like a champ, love macOS, love the SD-Card reader, love literally everything. It even looks like a new device, despite the bezels...

Love the reviews of slightly older products in future years. Really puts product specs and value into a good prospective. Nice video!

This notification popped out exactly when i submitted my essay. 😂

@risley.ogembo

3 жыл бұрын

Well now after a long days of work, you can enjoy a luke miani video

@randomtech787

3 жыл бұрын

@@risley.ogembo Agree

@Kamii_Kaze

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you get a good grade on your essay.Good luck and enjoy the video!😀

@sebass578

3 жыл бұрын

@@Kamii_Kaze in mine I got 100

@risley.ogembo

3 жыл бұрын

You got hearted from luke, nice

I got mine in Late-2015 and I love it to pieces.

That was probably the most solid Mac I have ever owned.

@Bombgamiing

2 жыл бұрын

Should I buy this in 2021 refurbished for editing videos

@76williamsbh

2 жыл бұрын

@@Bombgamiing honestly it would be ok but if you can swing it, a base model M1 MacBook Air would be a better investment and probably run circles around this machine. I will say that I am considering picking up a 2015 15” MacBook Pro on eBay for just a stay at home family computer/server/media manager for all of our videos and music. It would also serve as a backup if one of our primary MacBooks goes down as we run a business.

@Bombgamiing

2 жыл бұрын

@@76williamsbh thanks it’s a great help 🙂

@kendrick10601

2 жыл бұрын

@@Bombgamiing Just avoid the Butterfly keyboard gen.

@Bombgamiing

2 жыл бұрын

@@kendrick10601 okh now I have decided to buy macbook m1 air .

I have that exact same laptop. Bought it back in 2015 and it's kicking like it was new.

My Mid 2012 is still the King for me 👍 Maybe I’ll “upgrade” to a used 2015 😃

@banguard856

2 жыл бұрын

Do your self a favor and get the 2020 m1 MacBook Air.

@banguard856

2 жыл бұрын

@Aadilya Aryan 9 B 1 2 0 2 4 so does investing

@svetaspins

2 жыл бұрын

That’s literally what I did. It sat unused for at least a year until my 2012 had a final coronary earlier this year (9 years of solid daily use) and now I’m working on my brand new 2nd hand mid 2015.

@ottobismar8497

2 жыл бұрын

i just got mbp 2015 with half the price of the mbp m1 2020.premiere, logic pro x, photoshop run smoothly. Planning to upgrade to apple silicon when the price is lower maybe next 3 years

@taramcgirr2757

2 жыл бұрын

I used my mid 2012 until I stupidly cracked the screen. I am now upgrading to this 2015 one. So excited!

Luke, THANK YOU for this review❗️ It makes me REALLY APPRECIATE my 15” 2015 MBP👍 I actually bought it a little over a year ago for $400 on Craigslist. I got it for this price because the seller could not reinstall the OS after wiping the SSD. It took me a lot of deep diving to figure it out, but finally by resetting the clock to July 2017, I was able to install and update the OS and voila, I am now rocking a GREAT dream machine I longed for.

@jamesbubnick

3 жыл бұрын

On a different computer I had issues reinstalling the OS, finally got it by creating a USB installer...wish I would have done that from the beginning...I kept getting the error 500 can not connect to App Store.

@randysterling4700

2 жыл бұрын

Thing is a pos and you know it mike

@reverscrypto7638

2 жыл бұрын

I’m having the same issue right now the person who sold me mine whipped a disk and now I can’t install Mac OS any help?? Or tips.

@reverscrypto7638

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesbubnick how where u able to get Mac OS on a hard drive

@Some-guy-on-the-internet

2 жыл бұрын

@@reverscrypto7638 Make sure you have a bootable USB drive with the macOS installer loaded onto it. You can open the Terminal from within the installer and use the command "date [month][day][hour][minute][year]" to set the clock. The different sections of the command are 2 digits each. For instance, if you want to set the clock to, say, April 19th 2022 at 11:45pm, it should be written as "date 0419234522". Doing this should cause the installation to verify and proceed.

For me its the no branding on the screen, the glowing logo on the back, and the black hinge. Its the best looking MBP I've ever seen. The only thing that would make it better would be the old metal power button on the body of the computer and oof. chefs kiss.

It always impresses me how many people I see using these regularly, plus I have a friend who's just picked up one of these to replace a troublesome 2017 'function keys' Pro. Whilst my 2015 13" doesn't quite have the performance of the quad-core 15" it still scoots along happily in light work. The 15" should still competently handle pretty decent workloads and the value is really good.

@kid5042

Жыл бұрын

The 17 was trash.

I was searching for this model, now that I have it I can say is the best deal I ever made

@terenceokane

3 жыл бұрын

literally bought my mid2015 15in last night :D upgrading from my maxed out 2012 2.9ghz 13in with 2.5TB of SSD and maxed RAM. Cant let go of that one though, never failed me once in the 5 years ive had it.

@abbasalabadii

3 жыл бұрын

How long does the battery last?

@ImpactSpace

3 жыл бұрын

My battery is at 96% health and it easily lasts 7-9hrs depending on the use.

@codingraph

3 жыл бұрын

Since the purchase this machine is still rocking, even beat up my MBP 2020, the screen size, ports, battery and compatibility with Big Sur are the main reason to buy it.

@ruru6443

3 жыл бұрын

@@codingraph how much did you buy yours

Bought a 2015 at the turn of the year to replace my 2012 retina. It’s phenomenal value. Only 200 battery count. I love it!

@mattevans7884

3 жыл бұрын

Same here!!!!

@kaarelysg4

3 жыл бұрын

How do you charge it

@mattevans7884

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaarelysg4 Mine is permanently on charge, so the cycle count doesn't go up

@RupesMcDGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaarelysg4 MagSafe

@kaarelysg4

3 жыл бұрын

@@RupesMcDGuitar but how, do you keep it charging? You use your laptop plugged?

I bought a mint condition with only 16 charges for $375 with case,,, absolutely happy 8/24/22

This model Macbook Pro is the epitome of the best features Apple had - magsafe, hard function keys, keys on the keyboard that work consistently, plenty of USB ports, a Thunderbolt and HDMI port, and user-upgradeable components. I have one and it is a workhorse. Easy machine to love.

I’m using the 13” 2015 MPB, still loving it 🥰

@cormacdonnelly5015

3 жыл бұрын

had mine until a month ago, it broke but insurance covered an m1

@youtubepremium4303

3 жыл бұрын

What version Mac OS ¿

@alessandros1815

2 жыл бұрын

same :)

Own a Mid-2012 MacBook Pro - two new SSD’s, removed optical drive and updated memory to 16GB. Works like brand new. Apple soldering their SSD’s in the new MBP’s is just a disgrace - consumers should be allowed to make changes to their own device.

@stephenprice9635

Жыл бұрын

It’s more or less because things are getting smaller so it’s easier to fit more in there with smaller parts. Apples stuff has always been innovative. You couldn’t even find aftermarket SSD for a 2015 MacBook for so long.

Great perspective. My 2013 13” still serves me well ... I didn’t think about how old it was until hearing it repeated that a 2015 was 6 years old ... thanks for the link on the SSD adapter. A great thought for adding more life to the old girl!

Still using my mid 2015 macbook pro since october 2015, worth every €, since last year I had noticed it to overheat and the fans turning on constantly, since I replaced the battery last month it works like a charm again, pobably the best macbook pro ever.

I don't know why, but even though it has been a long time, I just can't help but see "lukemia" when I see your name.

I’d be interested in seeing an apartment tour video. You seem to have good taste. We’re redecorating our place in all mid-century modern and I’ve been admiring your backgrounds for a while.

I've had my early 2015 13" macbook pro since early 2016 and amazingly lasted me this long. I'm grateful its lasted me this long and it works like a charm still. Over the years I needed to update was the battery, upgrade the storage to 1tb from 256 gb, and replace a charger cause the cord was peeling. Worth every penny.

@denisdaly1708

2 жыл бұрын

same here, though i did not increase the memory of 256 gigs. I even got another one for my niece

Love my Mid-2015 15”, it’s the base model with the integrated graphics but in normal use I never hear the fans and it genuinely feels as lightning fast as the day I unboxed it in 2015, even running Big Sur! It just refuses to feel slow and give me any excuse to upgrade so it looks like I’m keeping it for a bit longer 😂

@sylvianblade75

3 жыл бұрын

Iris pro was pretty underrated in my opinion. Not a workhorse but definitely made the MBP feel snappy for an integrated chip.

@adeoluolusanjo3216

2 жыл бұрын

Will this mid 2015 do a good job with premiere pro?

@rebekkahkumar1652

2 жыл бұрын

@@adeoluolusanjo3216 I've been using mine with Premiere Pro for 6 years. Haven't upgraded yet from the El Capitan (ugh, I know), but it works well. Only now I'm thinking of upgrading the OS as website certificates on Safari and 3rd party app support are starting to fail.

Honestly all 15” retina MacBook Pros between 2013 and 2015 are really good, still in 2021. Good battery life, and performance is great, especially if you get an eGPU too. But I’d say that the 750M dGPU isn’t too bad for gaming, and especially for streaming lighter games via Boot Camp

I just like the glowing Apple logo on the lid. This thing alone is already an ultimate selling point for me lol

I love your video thank you so much.

Thank you! This was very helpful. I'm a new photographer and I'm trying upgrade my equipment in a price friendly way!

Im still on my mid 2015, today I changed thermal paste and removed dust inside it. Now it runs smoooth again with fans almost making no sound, but Im looking forward buying the M2 in the late 2021 =) But this is a real beast and so good with all the ports

@chelsea7xhf

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, with the big jump on the 5nm M1 performance, I will just wait for M1 pro/M1 max macbook pro reduce price. I think the M2 next year will just be a marketing term, until the 3nm chip is out, that is real M2 chip.

I bought this Mac when it first came out, I decided to get it for myself as a birthday present as it was in June. I still have it to this day and I love it because I take pictures as a hobby and I love having an SD Card slot. I don’t think I’ve ever actually had an issue with it. Holding on to it maybe we’ll get another MacBook with SD slot soon

got it new in 2015. still works like a charm thanks for the info

I have a Early 2015 MBP and I love it!

Hey Luke love your channel I own a 2020 MacBook Pro 13 intel myself and I love it I decided to get because of your channel thanks 👍🏼

I bought one a year ago. I love it for pro tools, and recording music..

@jixingao398

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Daniel may I know if you updated to Big Sur ?

@tuneunleashed

2 жыл бұрын

@@jixingao398 I have and it’s pretty good I maxed it out

@pardzzn

2 жыл бұрын

Same but bro it need 1 or 2 more usb ports u kno any thunderbolt 2 to usb adapters?

Yes, mine has been bulletproof ever since I bought it. I partitioned the drive to run windows throughout the pandemic to run software such as auto cad and revit, it worked without a hitch. Love the glowing logo too.

Watching this on a slightly battered secondhand 2017 MacBook Air. Recently got into the whole ecosystem thing and Luke does great videos with sound advice. I enjoy Apple products but my budget always means that I am a few generations behind but they are quality built hardware and are usually supported for many years. Loving it.

@onlineayran

2 жыл бұрын

i’ve bought the same Air for 350€ and sold it for 450€ and bought a MacBook Pro 2015. Maybe you can flip your’s too

@alienmusk1348

Жыл бұрын

@@onlineayran is it worth to buy mbp 2015 now?

Found one of these that’s pretty much brand new, never used with a 1tb ssd & 16gb ram for $800. Can’t wait to grab it in a few weeks!

@chuckles1357

3 жыл бұрын

Do they have another one like yours???

I actually bought one of these 2 years ago to replace my GPU Failed 2011MBP. I love it, and there is a recall on them which replaces all the top case including keys and backlighting. If this one dies I'll go M1, but right now, editing 4K is fine on this!

I love my 2015 MacBook Pro! I finally retired it for video editing yesterday (needed to do this last year if I'm being honest(, but it handles light photo editing and light programming very well.

For the MagSafe vs Type-C charging point: you can get dongles and cable to adapt a Type-C PD charger to MagSafe, often around $20-25. Just another dongle to toss in the bag of other dongles and you'll still only have to carry a single power brick around.

My 2015 MBP is still running great and is a good computer! I’m going to keep using it until it dies or gets so slow I can’t deal anymore

I bought a second hand early 2015 13” mbp off eBay for $500 with the intent to utilize the screen replacement program for the anti glare coating. I ended up having the entire display replaced which ultimately made the MacBook pay for itself. I’ve been using it for the past 3 years without any real issues. I had the charging port go bad but that’s $12 and 10 minutes of work to replace.

I watched your 2020 version of this video and bought a 15" mid 2015 (with Intel integrated GPU only) . For the few days that I used the machine, I can tell that it is a remarkable Mac still to this day.

Awesome comparison. I’m upgrading from this model to a m1x this year. Until now, I didn’t see much of a reason. The 2015 models have been amazing.

I'm on my mid 2009 right now and still standing strong :)

@janhagedorn

3 жыл бұрын

Same! At this point I've developed some curiosity to see just how long I can keep using it as my only computer. So far I've not run into any problems, even doing some 3D CAD in Fusion360 and when COVID hit I needed to model in Siemens NX on Windows which I ran in Parallels (not super smooth but really usable and waaaaay better than I'd feared) It's just wild how well that 12 yo machine held up.

@KK-VLOG

3 жыл бұрын

I had the 2009 white unibody and i switched for 2015 model in 2019 :D I gave the 2009 to my mother and she is still using it :D

@NicksLocker

3 жыл бұрын

@@KK-VLOG those white unibodies were underrated for how good they actually were

@janhagedorn

3 жыл бұрын

@@KK-VLOG Mine's a 15" MacBookPro, but still. Guess at this point I'll be skipping all Intel Core i MacBooks and go straight for an Apple Silicon one when it dies (well if it dies:)

@ahxMad

3 жыл бұрын

Loved mine until it was stolen a few years back. The speed after Installing an SSD onto it was shocking.

Typing this from my mid 2015 right now! Will upgrade to M1 soon. Waiting to see what this year’s models bring.

@newthepanch

3 жыл бұрын

im willing to buy yours if u are selling ir

@walker4541

3 жыл бұрын

can you give it to me for free

@DJ-Coma

3 жыл бұрын

@@newthepanch gonna be awhile probably. Send me an email address and I’ll save it if you want

@GamingWimpGW360

3 жыл бұрын

@@walker4541 no lmao

@christopherdominguez845

3 жыл бұрын

Don't i have 2019 & 2021 it's shit 2015 is way better yes the m1 is faster but you can't upgrade it like 2015 promise keep it upgrade your 2015 ssd & ram it will work in the long run

I passed this computer to my mom! The mid 2015 15inch, and I switched to a new M1 Pro 16 inch! That computer has lasted, even after a drop once. I put so much love into that machine, makes me happy it still works for my mother!

Fits my needs. Buying one soon

Damn the keyboards on those things were amazing! Glad we've finally got something nearly as good on the new Macs with the Magic keyboards.

I've had one of these since they came out in 2015, and continue to do most of my KZread video editing on this machine, 4k, effects, FCPX plugins, everything. I have a pretty heavy hitting Hackintosh with a 9700k and a Radeon VII, but even still this little MacBook continues to impress and keep up with that thing. Genuinely one of the best workhorse computers Apple has made in recent years. I'm looking forward to your impressions of the Apple Silicon 16" MBP when it releases, Luke! I think that will finally be a return to the true creative's tool that the Mid '15 was!

@hgrunt100

3 жыл бұрын

Mine still slays logic pro with a shitload of tracks, or editing 4k video. I don't think I'd be ready to give mine up.

@ononaokisama

3 жыл бұрын

I have the 15 inch MBP 2015 waiting on the 2021 16 inch MBP before I upgrade im super excited

@jas_bataille

3 жыл бұрын

Well I might get this instead of the M1 then

@sanaakram5388

3 жыл бұрын

@albon what's your MacBook specs ? im designer and animator i want to purchase this machine with 2 gb ram is enough for me ?

Yes!! Still got mine still going GREAT.

I have this exact model. Still love it 6 years on.

Bought it in 2018 just before they discontinued, has never failed me once... still a beast in 2021 imo

I'm still using my 2015 15" with AMD graphics today! I got it band new on release day and i've never even once considered upgrading it. The screen is fantastic, the keyboard and trackpad are the best i've ever used, speakers are great, battery is great, thermals great etc etc. Also one thing you forgot to mention, in 2015 when this was released, it was already using an 18 month old Haswell chip, because Intel didn't release their Broadwell HQ chips in time for this, so the 13" ran 5th gen, and the 15" ran 4th gen. I'm a software engineer so I use mine for all kinds of programming, compiling, but also consuming a lot of media, i've not once had a single issue with it, it's quite amazing how well its lasted

@pokiblue5870

3 жыл бұрын

Im wondering if its worth buying this 2015 macbook vs M1 macbook

@Shaggy12321

3 жыл бұрын

@@pokiblue5870 I personally wouldn't. The M1 will smoke it in performance, plus future proofing will be far greater on the M1. Only real advantage of the 2015 is the screen size, and ports. Plus it won't be long until Apple stop supporting it

@IKEAsharkBBL

3 жыл бұрын

@@Shaggy12321 I have a 17 mbp still 😅

@leoscalzo76

3 жыл бұрын

I have this same computer. It's awesome. I want to get the 14 inch MacBook Pro if it comes out though because the battery life is very short.

@IKEAsharkBBL

3 жыл бұрын

@@leoscalzo76 i wanna get a 2017 rose gold 16gb ram 256gb storage and the 1.3ghz chip

I like your honesty, I really appreciate.

I still have mine and as a software developer, this machine is still kicking with plenty of life left in it. Last year I cleaned out the machine and replaced all the thermal paste and it’s humming along just fine.

Recently ordered a 2015 macbook pro and this makes me pretty confident in my decision since I'm on a budget at the moment.

I'm still using this for my programming. Absolutely love them ❤️

@alikhajehpour2660

3 жыл бұрын

Is it still fast with Xcode? No problem with bigsur?

@beansandsound

3 жыл бұрын

@@alikhajehpour2660 What is BigSur? I'm planning to buy this one, but I'm still hesitant because I don't know if it's good or not. I will use it for coding. Thank you!

@lukmanibrahim5651

3 жыл бұрын

@@alikhajehpour2660 I can assure you it's damn fast with Xcode on Bigsur OS...

@jixingao398

2 жыл бұрын

Have you updated to Big Sur on your 2015 mbp?

@Binizh23

2 жыл бұрын

@@jixingao398 No, not yet I'm still using Catalina.

I had the 13inch model and i loved this laptop. Brilliant display, good keyboard and battery. Also i loved the variety of connection and of corse the glowing apple logo.

Luke you are amazing and I’ve been watching your channel for at least a year I was able to get a great deal for a 2015 2.8ghz MacBook Pro from Black Market and I’m waiting on my 2tb ssd this weekend then I will load her up and start a music production journey! Thank you for all the great information!

I'm using one as I watch this. Next to no issues, and reliable. I have been offered another that is hardly used, and has a new battery, keyboard and screen by Apple for $1500AUD. Seriously thinking about it. As the new machines with M1 are through the roof here in Australia. Love your vids Luke.

Thanks for the vid. Had mine since 2015 and it's effectively the base model with a bit larger SSD. Struggles with Lightroom now and if I attach it to my monitor it becomes very frustrating, so the extra memory (if I can afford!!) plus the new chip will be major draws for me when they announce the new ones.

Great advice. Thank you!

Been using mine for going on 7 years. I've never had a laptop like this one. Not a problem in all the years I've had it, still runs just as quick too! I will be a macbook user for live because of my experience with this thing!

Up until recently, and having traded it in for an M1 Mac mini, I was using a mid-2014 MacBook Pro for my demanding motion graphics job. It was the last model to have dedicated nvidia graphics. I loved that machine. Totally was still usable for motion graphics and 3D work. I’d rather use a truly “Pro” machine from 2014 than use a newer machine with ZERO “Pro” I/O.

I just bought one from a local computer shop that deals in refurbished Apple products. Exact same specs except 512 GB SSD. I paid $599 and it looks and performs like a brand new one. I have had the M1 Air and also the M1 14" MacBook Pro. Honestly, this 2015 model specked out as described in this video...performs every bit as good for 90% of the stuff at nearly 25% of the cost of a new M1 14" MacBook Pro. I mostly use it for photo editing, and am very happy with it. I just cannot fathom spending $2000 on a laptop.

@Epicgamer_Mac

Жыл бұрын

Lol I just realized I’m an outlier for paying $3499 on my 16” M2 Max MBP. I mean, it’s a great machine tho that knocks the hell out of Windows PCs.

I recently bought one and love it very much. I don't really like the new ones being offered but love the new internal hardware.

Still got mine! pretty surprised its still running as good as it is.

Basically, I don't want a computer where I have no HDMI port, on a portable laptop in 2021. This was the compelling reason for me to get this machine. I have it running Big Sur, flawlessly. 2.6Ghz 16GB RAM - got it for around £600 quid in 2020. A beast. Can handle anything I throw at it. I will keep it forever. Never going to update it beyond Big Sur though, as I just love the cleanliness and simplicity of the OS and I have no compatibility issues at all. New Macs with no ports doesn't interest me in the slightest - plus, I don't need insane performance, I am not a graphic designer. I'm a musician / teacher so it is more than good enough for me. :-) Honest review though, man.

@dathuynhphoi6783

2 жыл бұрын

im curious as to how apple service such as icloud would function. Can you tell me more about that?

I still use this macbook pro mid 2015 beauty even though it's old but it will still have space in my heart when I'll get a new one

The 2015 I7 MacBook Pro looks to be ideal for my new voiceover studio. As I need a quiet machine with the power to mix my audio work occasional video work and to crank out invoices. I believe what you’re saying is I can still get a number of good years out of one in good condition. Thanks for the review.

Nice review man!

These laptops are still nice to use depending on your particular use case... as for the anti-glare coating coming off on the screens, if you're using the laptop exclusively in-doors then just remove the rest of the delaminating anti-glare coating (there are ways to do this posted online) and have a clean screen again. Yes, you get a little more glare but the screen looks brand new. Even today, I still prefer to use my 2015 MacBook Pros and they serve me well for my use case... great review Luke!

Just got this with i7, 16gb and 512gb.... for £200... such a bargain

For being a apple 15 inch laptop, these computers were built with perfection and longevity. Thank you Luke for all of the videos you do....

Still using my 2012 MacBook Pro 13”, and when can I upgrade to the latest one?

I have 2014 Mid Year, and love it.

@xinaesthetic

3 жыл бұрын

@Kemohr Sesay I have a 2014 model, very similar in many ways. Similar-ish CPU, same ports, less good NVidia 750m.

Wanted one of these for years and finally pulled the trigger on a used deal locally for $675. Using it for music production and I couldn't be happier. Don't hear the fans and its basically mint :)

@diegosurfs

3 жыл бұрын

What are the specs on the one you got? I’m looking at one for music production as well.

@NorwegianNationalist1

2 жыл бұрын

How is it performing for you now?

my maxed out 13 inch is still pushing strong 6 years later. you get what you put in

Thank you for this review. This makes me wants to do what I can to keep mine working as long as I can ❤

i am still using the 15" late 2013 retina macbook pro

@xfreebird

3 жыл бұрын

same here!

@ricardoutsunomia4330

3 жыл бұрын

Do you still get performance? When I use the maximum resolution, it is just impossible to run a Google meet, for example. When I turn the resolution down, it runs fine.

@xfreebird

3 жыл бұрын

@@ricardoutsunomia4330 not sure about Google meet, but Microsoft Teams loads 70% all cores with video. otherwise it is still a pretty decent machine.

@cuteeyang

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. Mine is still fast and amazing. ❤

I paid $1000 for one of those a year ago. Ouch. I love it though.

@codedpro

3 жыл бұрын

same .. but around 2 years ago .. i never regretted my purchase. After a cleaning it's still performing perfectly.

@movdqa

3 жыл бұрын

Pandemic pricing.

@aisharambert456

3 жыл бұрын

I got one 2 years ago for $700. It was new and I love it.

@tuneunleashed

2 жыл бұрын

Shit I paid 1500$ for it in 2020 apple sold it to me and I said f*** but look it’s a great computer can’t complain MacBooks in Canada are very very

Finally, a video on something I was recently wondering about. The only MacBook Pro compatible with PCIe 3.0 and last with properly replaceable storage.

I had Macbook Pro 13" 2015 and sold it a year and a half ago. It had 8GB RAM and at that time it was clear that for my workflow I need at least 16GB (using Adobe CC software and keeping multiple apps running together). It was great machine (I've replaced the top panel because of the well known retina screens anti-reflective layer issue).

This was my 1st MBP I bought last August. I wanted a solid entry point model to see if I'd enjoy using Apple laptops. It's still brilliant. I have the same spec as one in this vid, but with half the GB's of storage, and it was in near-mint condition with not even a scratch on the screen or body anywhere! I use it to watch vids, write, and do my remote work for my job. I'm not a gamer or editor, so it does all the things I need with no fuss. It's still running like a dream for everything else. It runs Big Sur fine, and I'll prob still get at least one more Mac OS update before I need to buy the latest MBP at that time. I'm hoping that one will have more ports and a design revamp. If anyone is thinking of buying one, my advice is you could do no wrong. Good laptop👌

Him 1 year ago: It’s no longer the king, Me 1 year later: When you say Huh?! I just ordered a 2015 from my 2011 (i5 13” 12 gb ram), it’s an i7 13” 16gb ram, It

Still deeply happy with my 2015 15" MacBook Pro Retina. Upgraded the SSD and changed the battery twice. Whilst physically showing its age, it's still working really well. Have stuck with Big Sur too.

You make interesting videos Luke. Very imaginative!

Do not always look at benchmarks. If you do not work as a pro in video editing, where time is money, this machine is fast enough for your work. It can handle heavy multitasking with various apps and 50+ tabs open in different browsers without any problem. With 2gb graphics even X-Plane 11 runs quite nice on mid settings. My 2.5 i7 with 16gb and 1tb is running perfect since 2015.

Still rocking the mid 2012 MBP 13in. But the M1 got me saving for an upgrade

I have a Macbook Pro and want to upgrade it where is your link for what is required to do this upgrade? Also, do you have a video on how to upgrade the iMac as well? Thanks so much, Luke. Awesome video.

I have my 15 retina 2015 still in use. I upgrade to 2tb ssd and now it’s perfect, I change cpu cooling pad, now it’s cooler and one is really good SD slot, usb and hdmi. All of them without an adapter