I need some guidance on purchasing a new laptop.
About me and my needs: I am a graphic designer (mostly freelance to date) currently in a bootcamp for UX/UI design. My goal is to get a full-time job in the next few months doing primarily UX/UI, with brand design on the side. To date, I do not do super intensive design projects, but still I use the creative cloud suite.
My current laptop: I have managed to keep my Macbook Pro 2010 15in going for nearly eight years. I know it's pretty wild :) Thus, I am used to a fairly slow machine and nearly any modern system will be a huge improvement.
So, to my UX/UI and graphic/brand designers out there--what do you recommend? I figure there is a strong likelihood that the full-time job in my future will come with a work station of some kind, so this laptop will mostly be for my side gigs, personal projects, and maybe some working from home.
Some specific questions:
1) Mac or PC? It seems like Sketch is the only remaining Mac-only design program. Between a Mac and PC with identical specs, which would you go for and why?
2) Screen size. Will I hate myself for getting a 13in? I suppose I can always get a monitor for home.
3) What are the top features or specs I should focus on? I don't know a lot about hardware, but I'm guessing processor type, RAM, and graphics/colors? If it comes down to it, should I prioritize a faster processor or more RAM?
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