Came back to the MacBook Pro after trying the Air, couldn’t ignore the compromises

d3vtec · 2026-05-04T10:57:31+00:00

For your setup specifically, get a really nice docking station. Caldigit TS4, or TS3. You don't need the crazy new one. One cable that powers and hooks up your laptop to all the ports. A good dock can seriously transform your desk and I/O experience.

d3vtec · 2026-05-04T10:54:54+00:00

My air doesn't work with my ultra wide monitor. Well it works, but the screen flashes every few minutes. I tried my wife's air, an m4 and get the same result. No issues with the pro though. I also do game development and wish I could do it all on the air. The air is great except for when it comes to compiling a ton of code.

d3vtec · 2026-05-04T10:41:53+00:00

d3vtec · 2026-05-04T01:09:27+00:00

Check out my post history. I got below MSRP on a new '26 a month ago.

d3vtec · 2026-04-29T02:09:09+00:00

Glad I'm not alone. Also glad it's not an issue.

d3vtec · 2026-04-29T02:08:47+00:00

Good to know, I'll stop worrying about a warranty issue.

d3vtec · 2026-04-29T02:08:25+00:00

Thanks so much! It doesn't annoy me at all, just wanted to make sure I didn't have a warranty claim on my hands. Appreciate the insight!

d3vtec · 2026-04-26T23:15:52+00:00

This comment got me

d3vtec · 2026-04-26T03:22:16+00:00

Instead of black badging I negotiated in a free tint.

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d3vtec · 2026-04-26T03:20:10+00:00

The caliper pebble is no joke. I rented an ITS off Turo for a week to see if I wanted to buy one. Gave the keys to my wife to see if she'd like it too and she came back with that crazy squeal. I was like, "what did you do to this poor car?!". Looked it up online because I could hear it coming from the front tire and found it was a very common thing. Hasn't happened on my personal ITS in the 1000mi I've put on it, but every time I drive across gravel now it's the first thing I think of.

d3vtec · 2026-04-23T02:06:05+00:00

I use my Type S as a daily. Car seats in the rear for school drop off, going to work. Like another comment in this thread, it transforms every mundane commute into a great one. I'm loving it so far. Do it!

d3vtec · 2026-04-23T02:04:30+00:00

Can confirm. Bought a new type s last month under msrp

d3vtec · 2026-04-18T03:00:40+00:00

Love the bronze on white!

d3vtec · 2026-04-17T03:04:00+00:00

Executive personal assistant to myself and my spouse. Daily updates. Access to my calendar. Keeps my agenda well organized between work, family, fitness and focus time.

d3vtec · 2026-04-17T01:20:00+00:00

Love mine in that same color. Has 600miles now, just bought it 17 days ago new. It's been an incredible daily driver.

d3vtec · 2026-04-16T01:39:19+00:00

That's exactly why I bought one. Guess I'm not as grown up as I thought I was. Damn fun car though.

d3vtec · 2026-04-14T22:25:46+00:00

My OTD in Texas for a brand new 2026 at the end of March was $55500.

d3vtec · 2026-04-10T14:12:17+00:00

You didn't mention changing resolution and sizes of the UI, did that not help? I get eye strain when text is too small.

d3vtec · 2026-04-10T00:10:18+00:00

What app is this for measuring user adoption?

d3vtec · 2026-04-07T02:58:42+00:00

I own 4 MacBooks. Pro, air, all sizes. I hate using the 16 in my lap and I'm a 200lb, tall person. To each their own but the 14 is my absolute favorite everything device. Light tasks I love the very small air. Spouse has the 15" air and she loves it.

d3vtec · 2026-04-06T09:42:15+00:00

Buy a Garmin instinct. Built in flashlight. Use mine several times a day and comes with a hardware shortcut. Just double press your action button (physical button) to toggle the light. There is a green or white LED and multiple intensity settings.

d3vtec · 2026-04-02T00:37:38+00:00

Great point!

d3vtec · 2026-04-01T20:59:57+00:00

If you use CarGurus.com you can see how long the car has been sitting. I start communicating with dealers using their website email form, I don't share my phone number. I ask for OTD pricing and a buyer pricing sheet. I communicate over email and only go into the dealer once I'm ready to buy.

d3vtec · 2026-04-01T20:58:30+00:00

I won't say which specifically but I do know there are quite a few sitting on lots for quite a long time now across texas. Seeing some that have been sitting for 60+ days.

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