After 2 months with this 5-inch powerhouse, I can confidently say it's the best tech purchase I've made. My old 2013 MacBook Pro feels ancient compared to this silent speed demon.

The M4 Pro chip handles my Final Cut Pro workflow like butter - rendering times cut in half compared to my previous setup. Even Blender runs surprisingly well for a machine this size. The front-facing USB-C ports are game-changers for my external SSD workflow.

What surprised me most? How cool and quiet it stays during intensive tasks. My old setup sounded like a jet engine, but this just... works. The space-saving design blends perfectly under my studio monitor.

For new Mac users: don't skip the setup steps! The Apple Intelligence features are worth configuring properly from day one. And yes, you'll want that external SSD - but Thunderbolt transfer speeds make it painless.

This isn't just a computer - it's my new creative command center that happens to fit in the palm of my hand.