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buying advice

  1. T

    What Macbook is best for casual virtualization? is the M3 Air good?

    I'm trying to buy a MacBook during the Black Friday season as my current laptop (2016 HP i5 16/256GB) is on its last legs, and I'm having a hard time deciding which MacBook is worth buying. I'm mainly considering one since I've seen the M series chips being called the best in the laptop market...
  2. Andy_2341

    Monitor advice

    I’ve realized that I might have to spend more than $100 to have a decent monitor, but I don’t want to spend a ton because I don’t plan for my future Mac Mini to be my main source of screen time. So, I’ve got three that I’m currently looking at. This Asus, this AOC or this LG. I’m also still...
  3. victorerlund

    Does anyone have a recommended docking station for a MacBook Pro (M4 Max, 2024)?

    Hi, I've been looking for a docking station for my MacBook Pro (M4 Max, 2024), and I'm trying to find out which dock I should buy. I have been looking around, but all I could find is quite pricey, and some meet all my requirements but don't mention anything about being supported on Mac/macOS. My...
  4. T

    M3 Macbook Pro Pricing Predictions

    I've been stalking the price of the M3 (Pro) Macbook Pro for about ~1/2 month now, however I unfortunately have realized that I have missed probably one of the best prices for these machines. Amazon (via camelcamelcamel) apparently listed the 18 GB/512GB model for $1499 around the beginning of...
  5. Imunar

    Dock and external Display for MBA M3

    Hi I‘m looking for for some home accessories when I’m not using my MacBook Air M3 on the road. I totally prefer the fan less build of the MacBook Air to a Pro Right now I’m using a third party Nintendo Switch dock for power supply, network and an external display BenQ EL2870U 4K (no USB—C)...
  6. T

    Help on Deciding to Buy New or Used MacBook Pro or Air

    I came here because I have a dilemma. So here it is: I have 2 older Windows PCs that are not supported by Microsoft officially to get the update to Windows 11 with the end of Windows 10 support in 2025. So I would need to buy a new PC and since everything else I have is Apple, I’ve decided to...
  7. T

    Which MBP to Purchase - First time buyer

    Hello all and before anything thanks for all your help!! I am wanting to buy a MBP as I want to start learning to video edit, so I can start doing this a hopefully build it into a freelance career for extra income whilst travelling. (I am aware it will take ages and I will probably make no...
  8. S

    Seriously need some buying advice

    Ok let me start by saying (don't kill me) I am a Windows guy, Grew up on em, built em, Heavy gamer (or at least I Was no time for it these days) As much as I know about tech (and its a bit) I know ZERO about Apple, when I tell you zero I mean zero. Looking to grab this bad boy, 24GB of ram is...
  9. W

    Buying Advice - MacBook Pro M1 Pro

    Hi all, thinking a used MacBook Pro M1 Pro machine is the best next move for my needs. The amount of power cores and form factor suit my use cases best. Got one locally for ~$1k, 100 battery cycles, seems to be in great condition. Willing to take the no AppleCare risk. Any advice here? Cursory...
  10. Q

    M3 Max 16" 14 core CPU 30 core GPU Storage/Lifespan

    Hi, I'm looking to get a new Mac and am having some trouble with specs; for context I am coming from a late 2015 MacBook Air (questionable functionality) so anything at this point is a major upgrade. I know this machine is definitely overpowered for what I require but I am looking at it because...
  11. J

    Buying advice for a professional illustrator buying a laptop

    Hi everyone I have had a look at the forum but didn’t spot an answer that quite fit my questions. I am a professional illustrator looking to by a new Mac laptop. I will use an external display and cintiq so it has to be a pro. I primarily use Photoshop (files can be largish 5gb+) and...
  12. M

    Advice on the following Macbook pro 14" configs

    Hi everyone, thanks for reading! I have found the following available 14" configs in my area and I would appreciate some tips on which would be the best bang for my buck. I don't have any laptop right now so this is not an upgrade, and I do programming, some indie game development and ideally...
  13. bonjourx

    Would you return your new MacBook Pro m2 max and exchanged for the M3?

    So as the title says, I literally just got my new laptop and I am still on the return window. I only got to used it once and didn’t realize there’s an m3 coming out today. Would you return it to get the new m3? Planning to get the same spec. I have a 32GB 2TB m2 Max. I would also clarify that I...
    • bonjourx
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    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  14. oofio2461

    iPad Any chance for an iPad announcement in the October 30 Event?

    A week ago there were rumors of a new iPad going to be released this week, of course, that didn't pan out, and instead got an Apple Pencil USB-C. With Apple announcing an October 30 event, I'm wondering if the iPad Air and/or Mini will get refreshed this year. An iPad Air gets refreshed every 18...
    • oofio2461
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    • Replies: 55
    • Forum: iPad
  15. bonjourx

    Does SSD Storage affects MacBook performance?

    Hi there! I am planning to get a MacBook Pro 14 inch m2. My option is to get a M2 Max, 30 Core with 1tb VS 2TB. Just like what my title says, I’m just wondering if having a 1tb storage VS 2TB would affect the read or write or performance in any sort?
    • bonjourx
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    • buying advice buying help m2max macbook pro macbook pro 14 inch
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  16. oofio2461

    M1 PRO MBP or M2 MBA?

    So I was looking for MacBooks when I found a good deal on M1P MBP, only 1,299, close to the price of the M2 MBA. I was looking to pick up one for Study, So would you choose M1P MBP over the M2 MBA? I'm pretty sure the MBP is Apple Certified Pre-Owned.
  17. Y

    All iPads Undecided between iPad Air 4 or iPad 9

    I really need an advice on this one please. I just want a media iPad (for wacthing something or reading a book) which will NOT get used every day, it will not be a daily driver, it will not be there for any work related stuff. Alone for that I guess the iPad 9 would be the better choice, right...
    • Yuuuki
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    • buying advice ipad ipad 9 ipad air
    • Replies: 61
    • Forum: iPad
  18. 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...
  19. W

    Buying a used Intel MacBook Pro 13-inch

    My elderly parents own a late-2013-vintage 13-inch MacBook Pro running MacOS Mojave. A few months ago, the battery failed in this laptop, meaning it must be plugged-in at all times. The instant it is disconnected, it behaves like a desktop Mac suffering from a power failure; it reboots the next...
  20. W

    Studio display or hold out for 27" iMac

    I have a 5K 27" iMac (2014) which I maxed out at purchase with a quad core Intel i7. It has 25GB RAM and a 500GB HDD. I also have an M1 MacBook pro with 16GB RAM and a 250GB HBB. Most of my storage is on iCloud Drive from both machines (which effectively mirror each other via iCloud drive) -...
    • WallySpoons
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    • buying advice imac macbook pro studio dispaly
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: iMac
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