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M3 pro vs 7840u framework (alien.top)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hi, With my batch 7 prep mail out, it’s getting in my mind again. And I’m still debating between the 14” m3 pro 18 512 model and the Framework 13 R7 with a 1TB SSD and 32GB of ram. Can’t decide because they both have pros and cons. The framework will cost 1429+~170=€1600 for ssd and ram and the Mac with student discount will cost me €2000. And with the better battery life and screen etc. I’m still debating with myself and can’t choose :( So my question is how do decide because I can’t find a definitive choice for myself. Thanks already for the answers

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Get the Framework and I will tell you why. From looking at your profile you are going to be an Economics major and thus will need access to Microsoft Excel for at least a fair portion of the work. The Apple version of Excel is downgraded without as many features and that means things that 'just work' on the Windows version never even shows up on the Apple version, resulting in limited functionality and limited access to information regarding the data that you're working with.

Worth noting that this may vary from university to university regarding exactly how much Excel exposure you have. It is important to know going into the workforce though.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Can confirm, macos office alternatives suck but they do look pretty. I consider most of it bloat however and just uninstall it