He had a 16", I don't know if they're chunkier than the 14"?
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Soldato
14 MBP ordered 
Soldato
Is the footprint of the Intel 16 and M1 Pro 16 not the same - save for the bevel/taper at the edges?
I can't say I noticed a massive change going from one to the other. If anything I prefer the newer design because it digs in less than the sharper edges of the Intel model so is both easier to carry and use on the lap.
I can't say I noticed a massive change going from one to the other. If anything I prefer the newer design because it digs in less than the sharper edges of the Intel model so is both easier to carry and use on the lap.
M2 MBPs rumoured for later this year (kind of obvious I know): https://www.engadget.com/apple-m2-macbooks-pro-fall-report-172025542.html
Yes, you are correct. It's more the thickness that's changed and giving people that feeling of chunkiness I guess?
Yea, it’s been squared off. To be fair though, the Intel ones were severely under-cooled in favour of design. Even for an AMD CPU it wouldn’t have been great.
For those who need the consistent performance, the extra size is probably a minor trade off.
Soldato
16" is a proper hefty thing, could knock someone clean out with it - I don't move mine much, just plonk the work 14" on top of it 
I always used the 15" screen next to my Alienware monitor so I'm looking forward to the new one.16" is a proper hefty thing, could knock someone clean out with it - I don't move mine much, just plonk the work 14" on top of it
Just ordered a 14" MBP for £1735. I know I should probably have waited for the M2, but the M1 is more than enough for what I need and I can see a big price hike coming with the M2 version. I'd be shocked if the base model is less than £2100 when it arrives
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Agreed, I also just got the 14" MBP, and I can see the new M2 version adding at least 200 pounds per spec, maybe more.
I've had mine a few days now and it is definitely enough machine for me! I'll be shipping off my 27" 5k iMac tonight and swapping the desk space for a 32" 4K LG screen (the one with the monitor arm out of the box). Hopefully it's not too much of a downgrade. Would have loved a 5K monitor but my budget sadly couldn't stretch that far 
Commissario
A couple of months ago, I'd have said you won't notice the difference but when I swapped out a 28" 4K with a 27" 5K, I really noticed it.
Soldato
It certainly has a reassuring heft to it
I guess it comes down to your screen size preference/needs.
Personally I find the larger screen indispensable and am happy to carry around a heavier device - although that said it rarely makes a journey longer than from the home office to the living room.
Conversely I can see how the 14 is ideal for those who value portability and intend to have it hooked up to a monitor for the vast majority of their work.
My work one is nearly always hooked up to a monitor, it's more of a desktop but I do use the built in screen as a second screen. My personal one mainly lives in the kitchen and not attached, it's perfect for that and I dock it to the monitor when required. The work one is going to be ideal when I'm on the road, ie, hotel rooms, in clients offices etc. Best of both worlds for me.
Associate
Where the cheapest place to get a 14” base pro at the moment?
Not sure if it’s the cheapest, but Costco has them for £1690 with a cast iron 2 year warranty.