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  1. Andy_2341

    M4 Mac Mini over time

    Hey everyone, I've become definitively convinced that I want to replace my PC with a Mac mini for daily driving. I don't do anything too heavy. Typing some docs, making a few slideshows, web browsing and the occasional cloud gaming is all I really do. I may occasionally transfer some files or...
  2. J

    Advice needed please - which MBP?

    Hi, i'm currently looking at replacing my archaic 2013 iMac with a Studio Display and one of the following two MBPs: - Apple MacBook Pro, Apple M3 Max Chip 14-Core CPU, 30-Core GPU, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 14 Inch | £2,939.98 - Apple MacBook Pro, Apple M3 Pro Chip 12-Core CPU, 18-Core GPU, 36GB...
  3. A

    Other 15 Plus or 15 Pro?

    I'm planning on getting a phone. Specifically from the 15 series. However, this is my very first phone EVER and I'm torn between whether to go for the 15 plus or the 15 pro. I'm a high school student so daily usage is going to be average. Battery shouldn't be too much of a problem- 4 to almost 6...
  4. G

    Mac Mini M2 + Monitor + External SSD Setup Advice Needed

    As I can no longer update it, i'm having to move on from my brilliant late 2014 imac (27inch ,i7, 3TB Fusion Drive, 24GB). Have decided to keep costs down by going for the new mac mini M2, 8-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU, 8GB, 256GB SSD. Both my wife and I have iphoto library files over 350GB so there...
  5. A

    iPhone 15 Pro Help me decide: 15 Pro or Pro Max?

    I am currently on the OG X and have decided this is the year to upgrade to a Pro or a Pro Max. I've decided I don't want the vanilla 15, mostly because of the camera. Since the X only came in a 6.1-ish size, I'm wondering if my 60 year old eyes would benefit from the extra screen space. But I am...
  6. OrenLindsey

    Best option to give to friend for communication

    Me and some of my friends (we're teenagers) are considering giving a cheap apple device to one of our mutual friends so he can be in our group chat. He has an android and doesn't have a service plan so we can't text him. We're thinking $150-250 is a good cost. We were considering an iPod touch...
  7. D

    Which MacBook should I choose?

    To keep it short, I'm currently using a 2020 Air and I'm tired of always hearing the fan and it unexpectedly cutting off as the fan gets louder. I mostly use my Mac for watching movies/shows, reading books/comics/manga and watching videos. I use Safari and Firefox. At the moment I'm choosing...
  8. nik_k

    MBP 13" 2020 or 16" 2019 for virtualization

    Hello! I'm an IT-student (12th grade) and in need of a notebook for virtualization - about 3 VMs at a time for lab-tests - and my budget is limited - about 1150€. I found 2 MacBook Pro offers: *) MBP 2019 2.3GHz i9 (Octa-Core) - 16GB RAM - 1050€ *) MBP 2020 2.3GHz i7 (Quad-Core) - 32GB RAM -...
  9. Rozovici

    MacBook Pro M1 14 - Dead Pixel Warranty Coverage

    Hello, As the title implies I was shocked last night to find out that a pixel just died on my 7-month-old 14-inch Macbook Pro. After the mini heart attack, I relaxed knowing that I have a 2 years warranty offered by my official Apple reseller from which I bought the laptop; but surprise struck...
  10. B

    14" MacBook Pro as designer laptop? (or go 16"?)

    I am looking to upgrade my macbook pro 15" 2017. Now I am hesitating between the 14" and the 16". Anyone have experience working in graphic design software (Figma, Sketch, Adobe software) on a 14" ? The resolution is better 14" compared to the old 15", but screen size smaller. My doubt of the...
  11. Cham2000

    Mac Studio M1 Max: 24 or 32 GPU Cores?

    Hi all, I'm considering to get the new Mac Studio M1 Max with the new Studio Display, to replace my very old Macs (old MacBook Pro, and recently died Mac mini). Since I'm on a tight budget, I intend to get the base model with 32GB ram and 512GB SSD only (extra storage can easily be added later...
  12. J

    iPad Trouble with Ipad shipment?

    Hi everyone, I wanted to know if any of you have had trouble with any of your iPad purchases from Apple before? I recently had to start a claim with ups cause they said that my 9th gen IPad was considered lost since it hasn't been scanned in almost 5 days. I haven't started an investigation with...
  13. LegoWormNoah101

    iMac G3 Improvement project

    The idea is simple: make the iMac G3 better but not ridiculous. Here's what I plan to do: Stock motherboard replaced with intel motherboard from later Mac Pro or *hackintosh-able Stock Hard drive replaced with SSD Stock optical drive replaced with SuperDrive You'll notice I didn't add CRT...
  14. A

    iPad Pro What should I do with a 2018 11" iPad Pro with a cracked screen?

    I dropped my phone on the edge of my iPad causing the lower half of the screen to crack. The crack isn't terribly noticeable and the whole screen is usable with fingers. Although, I just discovered that the pencil no longer works on the cracked section. It looks like a new screen from Apple...
  15. D

    Which 2013 15" MacBook Pro is Best? (Buying Advice Needed)

    Hello, I need buying advice from all of you MacBook Pro experts. I use a 13" 2010 MacBook Pro. I do quite a bit of Photoshop work and some Adobe Illustrator work too. I occasionally do wedding photography and have a strong interest in fine art. I have upgraded the storage and memory in my...
  16. N

    Advice needed! Different Apple IDs for Macbook / iPhone?

    Hello everyone. help and advice needed here. Please excuse me if my question sounds weird :) I’m a public person (actor), working on my iphone a lot (chatting with agent, signing important documents, screenplays/ movie scenarios (I get them via email and am not allowed to share with third...