ZippyDonut
ZippyDonut

Should I buy a Windows (I'll dual boot with Linux) or Macbook?

I currently use a Windows laptop dual boot with Ubuntu. I use windows only and only for gaming, which I haven't done for 6 months cuz I don't find the time anymore with work and few other hobbies (reading mainly). I also sometimes love to fiddle around on Photoshop, premiere pro etc.

Thinking of buying a new laptop sometime soon. Since I haven't been finding the time to game anyways, I was thinking should I just buy a MacBook then? People say it's better for developers and it definitely has a classy vibe and sexy sleek look windows, especially gaming laptops, lack. I have heard photoshop and premiere pro cracks are available on Mac too. Battery life is also so much better.

I see 2 disadvantages though, because of which I'm unable to decide.

What if I do start finding time to game again? I was thinking in that case I could keep upgrading my present gaming laptop as it is still pretty good. Is that feasible solution? Or maybe if earn more, keep another laptop dedicated to gaming. I don't game often, but whenever something like control elden ring etc comes out, I do play and finish over a period of time.

Is Mac as customisable as Linux? I'm no arch level customizer btw, just usual ubuntu lover, so weigh accordingly.

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QuirkySushi
QuirkySushi

As per me buy Windows with good quality graphics over Mac is more worth it. Also instead of dual boot use Ubuntu canonical with WSL, you will be able to game and deploy a prod level app simultaneously.

PeppyPanda
PeppyPanda

Use docker

BouncyBoba
BouncyBoba
Student17mo

Wait for snapdragon x elite

BouncyJellybean
BouncyJellybean

YMMV. I buy a Windows laptop and remove Windows each time to exclusively use any Linux. 😌

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