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    MacBook Pro video editing/travelling. 13" vs 15"?

    Hey, I was looking to purchase my first MacBook and I'm struggling to decide which one. I will be travelling for 3 months, so portability is a requirement, during which I will be editing 4k 24p and 1080 60p (slowed down) H.264 video. So far I was editing in Premiere Pro on a Windows desktop...
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    Macbook Pro Retina 15 issue please help!

    Hi guys, first of all i apologyze if my english is not good, i’m from Argentina. I have a Macbook Pro Retina 15 Mid 2012 (i7, 8gb ram, 256ssd, 650m graphic card) As you can see in this video: Im having issues with the Macbook. The laptop turns on, i hear the chime, then the display goes on...
  3. andrew5494

    Still Worth Buying a 15" From 2015?

    Hey everyone, Im trying to find a new laptop for college. Im visually impaired so I love big screen sizes but Apples pricing is completely outrageous for its 2017 15" MacBook Pro models: $3000CAD+ I get that they're trying to market the 15" as a step above any of the 13 inch models but crap...
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    MbP 13 vs 15" future proof?

    Dear users, I am interested in a Macbook Pro. I brows the web allot and use Office applications voor school. I sometimes use Final cut pro for 1080P video edits and Lightroom to touch up some photo's. I also play Age of Empires 2 from time to time (which works very laggy on my current MbP 2012...
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    Conclusion of Keyboard Issue (MacBook Pro with Touch Bar)

    I've been had this issue since last year, I write down my conclusion about this issue. I tested 10 different 15' 2016 model, and 2 different 2017 15' Model. I personally had a connection with Engineer Team through Agency in Apple. This thread is for helping people who are struggling with this...
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    2017 MBP 15";560 GPU; 2.8GHz vs. 2.9GHz

    Hey guys and girls, i was just thinking about buying one of the 2017 MBPs and realized that the 2.9 GHz MBP is 150€ more expensive than the 2.8 GHz with 560 gpu. Are there any other differences and is that small difference worth the 150 bucks? Thanks alot! mac_monkey
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    MacBook Pro 2016 clanging sound?

    I recently got my MacBook and the trackpad/palm area has a twanging sound when you tap firmly....it's shown in this YouTube video: Is there an existing thread about this? The trackpad works fine, which is a reason I haven't brought it in yet. But it does seem weird that I bought a 4000$...
  8. ltorrelles

    My rMBP's GPU is dying :(

    Some of the artefacts don't even appear on the screenshots. I'm sad, this ************ rocked flawlessly since I bought it in OCT 2012. Do you guys have any idea of how much would it cost to replace the GPU (or I guess the entire motherboard) of a 2012 15 inch rMBP? I'm totally not buying one...
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    Sierra Beta 10.12-3 Safari uses 55gb ram & crashes

    Hi, I have a really annoying problem. I have an MBP 15" late 2013 with Mac OS sierra beta 10.12.3 beta and my safari freezes / crashes after one hour of use. When I check the Task Manager it says that Safari takes 55gb of Ram though it has compressed 53gb, do not know what it means but assume...
  10. jun180

    Anyone seeing 15w~20w average battery draw on light use? 2016 15" MBP

    Hi all, I have a 2016 15" MBP with 16GB RAM and the 460 dGPU and average about 4-5 hours battery life per charge. To cut to the chase, my average battery draw is always higher than 15w+ on light usage, refer to the screenshot. Does anyone else experience this behaviour? And furthermore...
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    Resolved Macbook pro case?

    Hey, I'm currently desperately searching a case or hardshell for my new macbook pro 15 inch with touch bar. If anyone knows a site where i can buy one, please help me out!
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    Touchbar Macbook Pro & Java

    Hey everyone, I know that this might be a silly question, but I am wondering about putting Java on my new Macbook Pro 15" with touch bar as I occasionally like to play a game that requires it. I am just concerned about Java possibly harming my computer in someway or not being safe. If it is...
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    2016 tMBP dGPU automatic switching and Apps

    Hi everyone, I have 2016 tMBP 15" 2.9 / 16G / 1TB / 460, and I have been using it for around 4 days. Unlikely most here, I have no problems with my battery life. I'm getting 7-10 hours as long as integrated graphics are kept on. Given this is my first Mac, I am quite impressed coming from 1-3...
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    Adorama Puchase Thread

    Hey guys, Has anyone purchased a MacBook from Adorama? They had a pretty good deal, so I did. Just wondering about all you guys's statuses. Mine's backordered, ordered on November 25. Also, does anyone know if Adorama has ever received shipments from Apple early? I asked and they said the...