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So I found an open box 2019 16" Macbook Pro with 2.3 Ghz Intel 8 Core I9 with 16 GB ram, 1 TB SSD, and AMD Radeon Pro 5500M with 4GB VRAM. It was originally $2799 at the exchange on base (I am a reservist for the Navy) and was marked down 25% off and they included a 2 year warranty. Add in the lack of taxes on base vs at a store off base here in Cali and it seemed like too good of a deal to pass up. However, I have to admit I have been underwhelmed with the performance. Chief X12 crashed on me 3 times in a row, the bluetooth menu froze and I got the spinning balloon a few times while working, especially from within the 3d full camera. I am open to selling the mac and getting something else but was just surprised at the issues I have been having, but maybe I had unrealistic expectations. Thoughts?

Hi everybody, i am looking to upgrade my 2014 15” Macbook Pro laptop that I use for Chief. I am currently debating between the Macbook Pro 16, the new Dell Precision 5550 or the new Dell 7550. The Dells just became available to order within the last two weeks. They are certainly more customizable as far as configuration goes compared to the Mac. My current laptop definitely bogs down when raytracing but seems to do the 3d cameras fine. Any recommendations on is upgrading the GPUs is worth the added cost? The Dells max out with the Nvidia t2000 or the rtx5000 respectively but I was leaning towards the the t2000 or rtx3000 would be fine and still maintain some futureproofing. I want to try to keep the cost under $4K and am just unsure of the best places to upgrade (RAM, GPU, etc). I do want a laptop vs a desktop. I want to make sure that I futureproof as much as possible since it is a relatively big investment. I also edit pictures and video from my drone on the side. How would you guys spend my money? Thanks, Matt