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Who uses, recommends or left MacBook Pro, in their own words: each a verbatim quote with a link to where it was said.
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My primary computer is a 14" M3 Max MacBook Pro, with 64GB of RAM and an 8TB SSD. I've had this computer since it debuted a couple years back, and it's incredible.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his development, podcasting and home-network setup.
2026-06-30·usesthis.com ↗
It makes for an excellent on-the-go powerhouse and I absolutely love how my video render times have improved on it.
His /uses page, which states it was last updated on October 12, 2025.
2025-10-12·nuclearbits.com ↗
I use a mid-2014 15" MacBook Pro, one of the last great laptops Apple made - a functional keyboard, no Touch Bar, MagSafe, plenty of ports.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering the hardware he keeps for years and the software he writes and curates with.
2019-12-10·usesthis.com ↗
This machine is more powerful than my iMac and feels just as portable as my 13" did — really love this computer.
His /uses page covering every part of his setup; the page discloses that a few of the links are affiliate links. Page carries no date; 2019-08-20 is its first Internet Archive snapshot.
2019-08-20·adamwathan.me ↗
This is the only computer that I use, and it's wonderful. I finally feel like I'm not constantly running out of RAM. The fast processors and the solid state drive make it amazingly responsive.
His written "Uses This" interview, from GitHub's early years.
2011-05-02·usesthis.com ↗
I gave up my Mac Pro a few months ago. Now I do everything on a beautiful glossy screen 17" MacBook Pro.
The Setup (usesthis.com) interview, given shortly after Tweetie 2 shipped.
2009-12-03·usesthis.com ↗
The M3 Pro is a seriously powerful machine. I’ve been using it for a few months now and it’s been a joy to use.
His /uses page. The page carries no publication date and says he keeps the list updated as his workflow changes; the date here is when the page was retrieved.
I'm currently using a 15" MacBook Pro, the 2.8GHZ version with 4GB of RAM. It has a glossy screen, even though 75% of people will tell you that's wrong. I don't work outside that often, so I've been pleasantly pleased with it.
His Uses This interview, on a minimalist Mac web-design setup.
2010-01-07·usesthis.com ↗
I use the 2018 MacBook Pro tricked out as much as they would sell it to me. It's the main tool for my job, so I've always made sure I had the best equipment I can.
His written "Uses This" interview, listing his office setup and the apps he runs day to day.
2020-01-23·usesthis.com ↗
My laptop is a 15" MacBook Pro from a few years ago.
His Uses This interview, on the digital setup he draws comics with.
2014-08-12·usesthis.com ↗
I'm currently using a 17" 2.3 ghz Core i7 MacBook Pro laptop for pretty much all of my computational needs.
His Uses This interview, listing the machines and apps he ran while editing Slashdot.
2011-09-16·usesthis.com ↗
I try to minimize the number of things in my life, thus I have one MacBook Pro 15", one iPhone 4 and an iPad which I should probably sell or give away (since I don't really use it).
His Uses This interview, on owning few things and the tools he kept.
2011-04-03·usesthis.com ↗
I have a 4GB dual-core 15" MacBook Pro, which is my "compromise size": a screen just big enough for desktop work in a physical factor just small enough for me to haul around when I travel.
His written "Uses This" interview, describing a deliberately un-upgraded setup.
2011-03-08·usesthis.com ↗
For everyday stuff and while traveling, I use a MacBook Pro with 4 gigs of ram and a 256 GB SSD disk.
His written "Uses This" interview, walking through the stacks of hardware in his home office.
2010-11-11·usesthis.com ↗
My laptop is a 15" MacBook Pro. It is a recent model, with 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB RAM, and a matte display. I use the laptop for most non-coding activities.
His Uses This interview, on the four machines he worked across at Google.
2010-11-02·usesthis.com ↗
MacBook Pro, anti-glare high-rez screen w/ a 15" monitor. SSD drive to make it fastest.
His written "Uses This" interview, from 37signals.
2010-09-09·usesthis.com ↗
Around my house, I just switched to using a 15" MacBook Pro as my portable computer.
His Uses This interview, describing the setup he runs as a remote CEO.
2010-08-17·usesthis.com ↗
My sole work computer is a 15-inch 2.5 GHz MacBook Pro with 4 GB of RAM and a 250 GB hard drive.
His written "Uses This" interview, answering what hardware and software he works with.
2009-01-22·usesthis.com ↗
the bottom line is still the same: these are great machines when configured correctly. Perhaps exceptionally great if you stuff them with tech ( disclosure: for travel I use a 14” M1 Max, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD MacBook Pro).
Hogan's “Recommended Mac Hardware” page on his own site, where he says which Macs photographers should consider. The page shows no publication date; the date used is the server's Last-Modified header (2026-08-30).
MacBook Pro (the original M1 2021).
His /uses page, "a list of tools and services I love and use", which states it was last updated in April 2026 and that some of its links are affiliate links. Only the month is given, so no exact publication date could be established.
For work I've been using a 15" MacBook Pro for the past year for basic emails, writing, normal video editing, and webVR development with the DK2 or Galaxy Note 4. I was hoping to be converted to Apple, but I'm not in love.
A Uses This interview covering the VR research rig, cameras and editing software behind the eleVR group and the YouTube videos.
2015-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
I'm currently on a late 2016 MacBook Pro, 13", with a Touch Bar. I deeply regret the MBP - 1: dongle life, 2: the lack of a physical escape key makes coding in emacs very difficult, 3: the keys on the butterfly keyboard are constantly too loose or totally stuck, 4: so much beach ball.
Her Uses This interview, on the laptop she regrets and the tools she codes and writes in.
2019-01-15·usesthis.com ↗
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