I apologize in advance, because my German is not great in grammar and sentence structure. I live 5 years in Germany. But I give my best.
You've already read the question, so you know what it's all about. Sometimes some information that may play an important role.
Who am I?
I'm 20, finished high school and start my apprenticeship in August. The training is in the field of media design digital and print. I currently own a Lenovo with 8GB of RAM, and i5 processor. The device is okay, but I slowly realize that I need an upgrade. So I'm looking for a new device.
What is important to me?
I'm looking for a device that is rather optimized for professional purposes. Of course, I would like to watch Netflix, or surf the Internet etc, but for gaming I already have a PlayStation 4 and I'm fine with it. So my future device should definitely be good for my work. That means I plan to work with Adobe a lot with my device. That means primarily Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Then Premiere Pro is also to use, since I should edit teasers and trailers from time to time.
The device should also be pleasant to type in, as I will eventually write many documentations, briefings, etc. Presentations, elaborations etc. Are to be considered.
How much money do I want to spend?
First of all, the money is not important to me. I'm willing to pay up to 3,000 euro, although I know that the product is optimal and that my work can work well for a longer period of time. In the end I will pay the device in installments, so it fits. It is important that I also know that I make a good investment. That the device is good for me too.
Experience in the operating system
I'm mainly a Windows kid. I grew up with Windows and know me there super. In the last three years in high school, I worked with macOS at school and I really liked the operating system. So the operating system for me is not an offense.
A point that can possibly be interesting.
My future vocational school, as well as my future operation, are both MacOS users. That means I'll be working with Apple on both occasions.
final word
I'm looking forward to your answer. I hope you can help me to find the right one for me. I myself, unfortunately too unsafe. Just hope that I buy the best for me in the end.
I know it's too long, but I thought a full description could be good, especially for this case.
Unfortunately, I also need the laptop often on the go. It is also the case that we often make meetings in the vocational school, or sometimes I'm more comfortable to sit in a cafe.
For 3000 euro I have the MacBook Pro 15 '' with 16GB Ram and i7.
Now an unfair comparison, but in the desktop area and DIY you would even get NEN more powerful for around 450 euro and one of the worse things is the memory that Apple sells for horrendous buzz, so 250 GB more, which is actually only 50 euro it is simply 10x at Apple.
I would take a device on macOS basis because if you want to work PRODUKTIV etc is simply the best. The operating system is designed to work and perform at vir all we do Photoshop
To what extent can a vocational school be a MacOS user?
Are there only computers from Apple?
If it should be Apple, there are just the Macbook Pro with 15 ", i7, 512GB memory and 16GB RAM for 3039 euro.
Dell has the XPS series.
On similar values (except display) one comes with the XPS 15 with i7.
i7 8750H as well as the MBP
16GB RAM but 2666 not 2400.
512GB SSD at no extra charge.
InfinityEdge display with 1080p, 100% srgb and 400cd / m².
Connections: 1 Thunderbolt 3, 2x USB-A, 1 HDMI, SDCardReader
1749 euro
If it should be 4K and 100% Adobe and srgb:
XPS 15 with 4K touchscreen and 100% AdobeRGB and SRGB
2000 euro
If you do not want that, get a device with linux. Windows is an intrusive, non-productive, confusing, power-hungry garbage management system, which you can use ONLY sometime when gaming
Yes, the school has exclusive Apple products.
That's a pity. You could connect with the XPS also over Thunderbolt 3 your devices, but would be strange if you are the only one with Windows. Otherwise, the XPS would probably be a good alternative.
That does not mean that you have to spend 3000 euro for the MBP.
Here are a few "better" offers:
https://www.saturn.de/...52051.html
https://www.notebooksbilliger.de/...+15+379866
(The hardware is not upgradeable, but I think 512GB should be enough)