(04-11-2019, 09:18 PM)TKSilver Wrote: For emulation there is no advantage to MacOS over linux or windows, and there is no advantage in hardware (again for emulation) in an Apple made laptop over almost anyother manufacturers laptop at the same price (sometimes at a lower price as well). If you need a Mac for some reason (emulation should not be that reason) then the 2015 15" (and only the 15") Macbook pros uses HQ series core i5 and i7 processors. They will be much better then the 2435m in your current Macbook, but you will still want to dual boot and run a different OS when actually running emulators to get past Apple's driver support or lack there of. Keep in mind that emulation for long periods of time is one of the more stressful things you can do in terms of CPU heat generation and the 2015 macbook pro (early and late 15") are known for having heat issues just doing more normal Mac things that also stress the CPU (video editing comes to mind).
What advantage is there for Mac's except being able to run OSX and OSX specific software (for which better/more professional alternatives exist anyway)? I'm really curious because I've never heard any compelling answer.
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