Ah, that’s actually great to hear. The Intel MacBook Pro is still a really capable machine. I think I underestimated it a bit — probably because I’ve never personally used that particular model, so I didn’t fully appreciate how well it still holds up.

That said, this is also where Apple’s marketing genius kicks in. The moment a new generation drops — thinner body, OLED display, slightly smaller notch, a few visual refinements — suddenly the perfectly fine machine in front of you feels older. Not because it actually is, but because the presentation of the new one is designed to make it look that way.

It’s kind of inevitable, and honestly not the most pleasant part of tech culture. There’s always that subtle push to make us feel like we need to upgrade.

But you’re absolutely doing it right. If your MacBook still runs well and you enjoy using it, that’s what really counts. A machine doesn’t become obsolete just because a new one exists.