MacBook Pro 2017 Touch Bar Review - The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

[@creyesb]

I couldn't believe my eyes when I realize the few subscribers you have. you deserve better

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

Thanks Cristian! I appreciate it a bunch! I also haven’t posted much…but thanks to yours and all the other nice comments, I’m posting more! Just recorded my next video!

[@Enmoh]

me too. I'll definitely subscribe to him. Also, i'm looking to get a mac pro mainly for video editing and beat production. But, I don,t want to get the 2016 version because of the bad review on the keyboard

[@Enmoh]

@@markbeckerbecktech7740 you definitely deserve more subs than you have. But, keep up the good work, and thanks for the review too

[@creyesb]

@@Enmoh i own the 2017 MacBook Pro with touchbar and yeah, I have problems with the keyboard. Sometimes the N, B And J doesn’t work. I would totally change it for a m1 MacBook.

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

I got that replaced under warranty when my keyboard starting doing that! This year. So it may be covered. Check with Apple!

[@dominiquehbr]

I did buy the 8GB 13" model with Touchbar for like 500€ and I love it. It works like it should and I'm very haply about it. 😁

[@nickkush1919]

Appreciate this review, I bought one refurbished based on this review. I didn't need anything spectacular, just something new enough to run some newer programs. Appreciate you Mark.

[@ZInnovate827]

I bought the 2017 Mac book pro 15 inch just got it yesterday ❤❤❤❤❤❤ I love it so much

[@DeejayLazWorldwide]

Battery life

[@DjFlare254]

@@DeejayLazWorldwide Its not good...mines at 250 cycles

[@makaveli559m]

I got a 2017 13 but not the touch bar version. I like the feel of the keyboard I thought I would hate it, I like the screen and has good audio and its pretty quick still. I got the i5 version with 16GB of RAM and 1TB

[@makaveli559m]

@heindijs 225.00

[@BMO20]

Just saw your channel pop up and it is underated

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

Thanks for the comment and the sub, Kyle!

[@adlancn5379]

Just got this a few days ago. and i love it. but there's no light indicator when you charging it.

[@Hanok786]

Bro im purchasing a 2017 macbook pro with touch bar, it is a used laptop Should i buy it or no?

[@nikolailic7916]

Did u buy it?

[@Pinocciochannel]

Would you recommend it for developers. I developer react/react native apps. And a bit of android dev maybe. Will get the same model you have but just with 8gb. Thoughts? I just run vscode and few tabs on browser and maybe low specs android emulator.

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

Oooo man…that’s a tough one. It’ll handle it but I think you’d be better off spending a little more and picking up a base model MacBook Air. The new M1 chip is just unparalleled in every way! I’d rather have an 8gb M1 Air than a 2019 16” Intel Pro with 32gb. It’s THAT good. But ultimately what you can afford at the time is most important! Get what you can get and make it work for you. :)

[@metalgearyoshi3864]

I have a 2017 i5 with 16gb of ram. Haven’t had too much of an issue with performance but I also don’t edit video or livestream but I do run league of legends on it just fine lol

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

I haven’t played lol on it but good to know it works! I’ve just had some issues with it that I didn’t have with my 2012…which is weird to me🤷🏼‍♂️

[@yhanminimalist972]

Thanks for this review. 😊

[@tbu_drachenkater5397]

I’m a student and i think its more than enough for me

[@coski594]

Hi,I really enjoyed your video.Do you think a MacBook Pro 13" 2017 with 512GB and the touch bar it's worth 649€ in 2023? I would use it just for producing music and home recording. Thanks for your time

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

I would really try to go for something with an M1 or M2 chip! Even the 2020 M1 Air will be better than the 2017 Pro. Can’t beat the new chips!

[@Thestranger7]

@@markbeckerbecktech7740i can afford mcp 2017 13 inch with touch ber........ will it be a bad decision to buy this in 2023??? bcz i don’t have budget for buying m1 m2 chip MacBook.

[@JayCeeFXT]

I saw a macbook pro 2017 pro with touch bar i7, 16gb of ram and 256gb of storage. Would you recommend getting it for admin task? Like 9 hours of work a day? It is a second hand macbook pro 2017

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

Hey there! I just replied to your other comment…I would (at this point) no longer recommend this MacBook because the M1 computers are just insanely better. I use this Mac as little as possible while I wait for the new Pros. Still highly recommend the M1 Airs though! Man they are good. Here’s the link! $100 off too🤙🏻 amzn.to/2U5mIwJ

[@kelvinoduor805]

I need that macbook

[@cuteterrariaboy]

i’m getting one for just roblox and facetime with my friends do u think it’s good for stuff like that? i’ll probably do school and watch movies on it too

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

Sorry for the late reply! It will totally handle all that…could even go a little older if needed! 2015 is also a great year!

[@likatsetskhladze8201]

Do you recommend this for computer science students?

[@bainacstudios]

have you got those issues with the screen when it heats up.... Damn that thing is annoying

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

Hmm no I haven’t🤔 at least as far as I know! I’ll be selling mine here too when the new Pros drop next week🙏🏻

[@aimeecruz8061]

Hi, I watched your review because I’m currently looking to buy a MacBook Pro . I did find one used it’s a 2017 with Touch Bar 15inch with a screen shot of the battery only cycling at 3 . They said they’d sell it to me for 600$ I’m wondering if that’s a little to go to be true ? Or if that price rang is right being it is 2022 . I’d only be using it for admin work . Also they said it’s an i7 with 16gb .

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

What’s your budget?? With the right deal you could get the new MacBook Air for $800-900…also depends on what kind of admin work! The battery cycles could be misleading…get them to send you a screenshot of the system information. They also could’ve put a janky “new” battery in there so be sure to check!

[@theprime95]

i currently have a 2019 imac (i5, 8 gb 2667 mhz ddr4 ) and was wanting to trade for a macbook pro. have someone offering me a 2017 macbook pro with i5 8gb 2133mhz lpddr3. would it not be worth it in your opinion?

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

Like a 1-for-1 trade? I think you have the better machine for sure. If you can get some cash or something else out of it, it might be a better deal. But as is I wouldn’t!

[@rauldiazmiranda6087]

Thanks for the video bro! Is it worth it to but this exact model for USD875? (used) I'm looking for a mac where I can edit videos with final cut or use illustrator + photoshop.

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

Thanks man! And noooooo way😂 dude totally go for the MacBook Air for $25 more! The M1 is insane and puts this model to shame…SHAME! My wife has the M1 and it edits videos and photos like 800 times faster. And it’s an Air. With no fan. It is wild. Seriously the best computer ever made and the best value. I can’t stress it enough😂 I never recommend anything other than the M1 now. Do it!! Here’s my link for it! amzn.to/3kyixCR

[@rauldiazmiranda6087]

@@markbeckerbecktech7740 Thanks a lot!!! The thing is that if I were in USA, I'll definitely go for the new MA M1, but in my country the price is +$1500 for the basic one and +$1800 the one with 16GB RAM :( in that case... what would you do? (aside from moving out)

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

Man that is a tough one! Where do you live? I still personally think $875 is too much for this machine…are you able to utilize eBay? That would be my first suggestion! Because man that is a lot for this Mac.

[@JayCeeFXT]

Hi there. I am torn between this model vs the macbook pro m1. Because of its price difference. Would you still recommend this macbook pro 2017? 2021 and so on?

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

Absolutely the M1! Honestly if you want the Pro, I would wait until next month (they should be announcing new ones). I would also consider the MacBook Air M1! My wife’s Air is MILES better than this one. They’re on sale right now too! amzn.to/2U5mIwJ

[@shoebkhanofficial95]

Hi , I’m getting a MacBook Pro 2017 with Touch Bar for i7 with 16gb ram and 512ssd for the price of 465$ , is it worth ? And should I buy this ?. Just need an advise on this

[@temle7489]

Yes... I just got mine

[@brandonlopez406]

They’re offering me a 2017 MacBook Pro w/Touch Bar 512GB 16G RAM with Magic Mouse 235 cycles for $750 good deal or not ?

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

Honestly not a bad deal! I would try to get them down to $700 but it’s solid. I’d also recommend spending $300 more on an M1 MacBook Air…it’s way better. Trust me!

[@salma8652]

Hi i saw someone selling MacBook pro 2017 ( 256gb ) without touch bar for 620$ is it a good deal or not ?

[@oni7729]

Nah, for less than 500 then maybe

[@tanveerakbar6374]

will you recommend it in 2022 for normal browsing use?

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

Absolutely! However you may be able to get a cheaper one if that’s all you’re going to use it for…maybe even a 2012 with Retina? Or 2015? Get those ports if you can!

[@vtxny]

Hi, so I saw someone selling a macbook pro 2017 (without the touchbar) 13 inch i5 128gb and 8gb but with 320 cycles for 540 dollars but I don't know if I should buy it. Do you recommend me it?

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

That’s not a bad deal! What’s your budget though? And what’s the use for it? Because I would not necessarily spend that much on a 2017…I would buy maybe a 2012-2015 and save up for a new M1. Let me know what you’re going to use it for and I’ll give you some recommendations!

[@vtxny]

​@@markbeckerbecktech7740 My budget was 500 dollars but spending 40 dollars more (it's not a big problem for me) for a macbook pro 2017 because I saw a macbook air 2015 for 500 dollars. I think I'll choose the macbook pro 2017 because I'm learning how to program things so yeah. Thank you so much by the way!

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

Solid choice then! I used it for programming in college. You should be good to go! I would just say to make sure your ram can handle it👍🏻

[@ifiwantyoutofeel]

@@vtxny the 2017 has a dual core proccesor get one that has a quad core proccessor

[@vtxny]

@@ifiwantyoutofeel Thank you so much!

[@Yone_the_tailor]

Please I saw someone selling fairly used laptop MacBook Pro 2017 i5 16gb raw 256gb with Touch Bar for 1216 dollars in Nigeria ( 500,000 naira) should I buy or not please I need Advice

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

Man I think that is way too much! I didn’t even pay $1,000 for mine 2+ years ago. I’d go older at that rate🤙🏻

[@srikantpanda1071]

Hi , I have a offer for macbook pro 13inch 256gb ssd 8gb ram for 540 USD, I need it for basic video editing and photoshop ..shall I go for this offer ?

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

What year is it? That’s a super important question. That’ll tell you how good the processor is etc. Let me know!

[@masugo_id]

flexgate issue?

[@huskeywoosh]

can i buy it for long term use from 2024 to 2030? please someone ans me

[@rue8988]

You could, macbooks are tough laptops, I got folks running 2012 macbooks to this day and they well functioning. As long as you can take care of it and understand at some point you’ll have to replace the battery. Then sure

[@DeejayLazWorldwide]

​@@rue8988how long does the battery last

[@victorpeter1824]

Who knows where I can get a cheap one?

[@dimitraefstathiou3943]

should I get the 2017 macbook pro used for 400€?

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

Not a bad deal…if that’s the top of your budget then it’s a solid price!

[@robertotrindade7541]

Thanks bro! 👌🏼

[@javiercoxaj531]

How long does the battery last?

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

It’s bad. It’s real bad. Apple replaced my keyboard and battery and it’s still only a couple hours. I honestly can’t trust it anywhere without my charger.

[@Byano00]

thanks for bwing honest

[@landonlee4040]

I’m guessing u don’t do this as a livjy

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

Landon Lee haha yeah probably not😂

[@victoriawyatt2413]

did you sell it?

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

No I still have it! I am holding out for the new Pros hopefully coming out this fall!🙈

[@3xtasy777]

Do u recommend this for students?

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

Depends on the work you’re doing…just basic web browsing and writing papers? Works great! But if you have the budget, M1 MacBook Air for sure🤙🏻

[@CrwnTheAlmighty]

Bought that exact model refurbished for 300

[@a2smoove8]

How is it holding up ?

[@f1y_str8]

Is it worth it ?

[@f1y_str8]

@@a2smoove8did you cop

[@eddy73]

Would u recommend this laptop if someone wants to sell it for 600?

[@jadeverabrians2443]

Do all 2017 macbook pro have retina dispaly?

[@f1y_str8]

Worth it in 2024?

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

In specific scenarios maybe. Hard to pass on the M1 though!

[@bainacstudios]

am selling mine

[@kelvinoduor805]

Where are you Found...I need a Macbook

[@landonlee4040]

Yo wtf, your editing is so good and u got 4 subs lol hahahahaha

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

Haha thanks! Takes a while🙈

[@Yone_the_tailor]

Hi

[@fahim6868]

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[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

My wife got a huge kick out of this. Thanks😂

[@i7amoodzx]

U mad fine boo

[@markbeckerbecktech7740]

Ha thanks🙈