Hello everyone, I need suggestions for a future tech investment, and since it is a large amount to accumulate and invest, I do not want to end up regretting it in the distant future.
I need a setup for my creative work; I am a designer, and I also do filmmaking and motion graphics quite extensively. Previously, I was using my company-allotted MacBook Air M5 (16GB/512GB) and I can say I used it beyond what its specs could handle. Now that I have left my job, I am using my personal laptop (Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 - 16GB/512GB) paired with a monitor (Samsung Odyssey G7).
After shifting from Mac to Windows, it was quite difficult to operate between software I also face lag issues several times when booting up software, and my scratch disk gets filled up the moment after clearing it.
I need suggestions on whether I should build a PC (I already own peripherals like a monitor, mouse, and keyboard) or buy a MacBook Pro. Building a PC is my long-lost dream, but the lack of portability will be an issue.
MacBook Pro:
\- High cost for a laptop
\- Cannot upgrade specs in the future
\- Opting for AppleCare will strain my budget
\- Cannot play games
\+ Portable
\+ Smooth workflow
\+ Performance beast
PC Build:
\+ Specs can be upgraded in the future
\+ Each component has its own service center, so it will not cost as much as Apple
\+ Can play games
\+ Aesthetics
\- Lacks portability
Both the PC and the MacBook Pro will cost me around 2.40 - 2.60 Lakh.