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  1. W

    Best macbook for my workflow

    Hi, I'm currently using a base early 2015 13" MBP (dual core 2,7 GHz, 8gb ram, Intel iris 6100) and sometimes it struggles with my workflow, so I'm looking into upgrading. Basically the problem is that on many occasions I have to open excel files with hundreds of thousands of words in it, with...
  2. R

    Macbook pro + engineering

    Hi, so I'm going to college to become an automation engineer this fall, and have some questions about which mac to use. Currently I have a 13" retina pro early 2015 512 GB 2,9GHz, 8GB RAM. I have been thinking of getting a new 13" pro, but I'm unsure if I need 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD...
  3. J

    iPhone 7/Plus Opinions needed for 7plus switch

    Hi guys, I‘m using a 7plus since 08/2017. I think it‘s great regarding battery life and camera, but the size is bothering me since day one. Therefore I consider switching to a newer model with smaller form factor like X or XS. I don‘t like the haptic of the XR to be honest, it looks cheap in...
    • jo.Lo
    • Thread
    • 7plus buying advice sizes
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: iPhone
  4. F

    Which SSD for iMac 2017?

    Hello there, i am honest from the beginning, i am not a mac person. I am buying a used mac to suprise my wife but the problem i have is that every used mac i find just has a 1TB hard drive in it. So i decided to buy a used mac, a SSD and then later on let a technician put the SSD in. My...
  5. M

    iPad Question.

    Which iPad is the best for the following that I would use it for? WiFi or cellular+WiFi? Taking and storing lots of photos Email Texting Internet / Facebook Word Processing like Pages Periodically making a spread sheet with Numbers.
  6. Hedo

    Buying advice for Macbook Pro 13 2018 i5 256 GB

    I’m contemplating buying a new Macbook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5 256 GB SSD as a replacement for my dead Microsoft Surface Laptop which I just received my money back for. I’m a light user, mostly surfing the web, social media, Office work and streaming from Youtube, Netflix etc. I don’t play...
    • Hedo
    • Thread
    • battery buying advice issues macbook pro 13 2018 standby mode
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  7. vaizor

    Macbook Pro mid 2015 vs. Macbook pro 2018

    Hello, I am currently using the base model mid-2015 Macbook pro, and have been looking into an upgrade. Alot of people are saying there is not going to be an upgrade this summer, but even if there is I was wanting your take on whether I should grab a 2018 15" base model instead of waiting for...
    • vaizor
    • Thread
    • buying advice macbook pro macbook pro 15 2015 macbook pro 2018 upgrade
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  8. D

    2019 iMac with external SSD?

    First post here... Thanks for reading. I’m a fan of SSDs and have been using them in my (now ancient) iMacs. I am ready to pony up for a new 2019 iMac, but am not wanting to shell out what they ask for SSDs inside. I’m not afraid to install SSDs inside the machine, but figure I can wait until...
    • Djenk
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    • 2019 imac buying advice setup ssd
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iMac
  9. bonjourx

    Is this a good wireless charging mat?

    i came a crossed this wireless charging mat while looking up AirPower. Does anyone knows about this charger? https://hardciderlabs.com/products/slicecharge-3in1-wireless-charger?variant=13571215360098
  10. A

    Need a new addition for photography

    Hi all! I’m looking for a new computer for photo editing. I’ll also use it for every day basics, but that’s my main focus. I used to own an 27” iMac I purchased in 2016 and a MBP from quite awhile ago. When I moved to Europe from America last summer I chose not to bring the iMac for fear of...
  11. mathepac

    Mac Pro 3,1 2008 macOS High Sierra (10.13.6)

    I hope you don't mind me creating a new thread but I have bid 550euro on the following machine: "2008 Mac Pro 3,1 2 x Intel Xeon Quad Core 2.8 Ghz processors 1 x 500GB SATA Drive 3 empty drive bays. nVidia Quadro 4000 2GB GPU with dual link DVI socket and a DisplayPort output which allows the...
    • mathepac
    • Thread
    • 3.1 buying advice macos high sierra (10.13.6) macpro 2008
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  12. O

    Macbook pro 2015 v 2016 v 2017 for video editing

    Hi I've just jumped into the world of 360 video editing. I currently have a 2015 max spec MacBook Pro which is dying and I'm looking for a new model. I'm looking for a second hand 2016/2017/2018 model but want to spend maximum £2000. My most important requirement is video editing...
  13. zachlegomaniac

    Best Option to Replace 2013 rMBP

    Hi there, Current Situation: I am looking for some advice (obviously, right?). I have a late 2013 rMBP running macOS 10.14 with a 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5, 4 GB MHz DDR3 and a 128 GB SSD. The small amount of drive space worked for me before the laptop became my daily driver for work. Now I use...
  14. S

    Please help regarding Macbook Pro Purchase

    Hi, I am planning to buy a Macbook pro 15" 2018(2.2GHz Core i7/32GB RAM/512GB Harddisk) from a seller here in Dubai. It is a customized configuration Macbook Pro imported from US which costs around USD 2650. Currently I own an iMac Retina 5K 27 inch Mid 2015 version(3.3GHz Core i5/16GB/512...
  15. L

    Needs vs. future - photography - assistance appreciated

    Hi everyone, I've been going back and forth. Had a 2009 Macbook Pro, that is now retired. For two years, replaced it with a 2nd hand Lenovo Thinkpad T420s, however the graphic card broke on me three days ago. Now I'm looking to return to Apple. Currently, I'm building up my business as an...
  16. sibby

    Refurbed iMac - best year for a good deal?

    Hi folks, I currently own a 20" early 2009 iMac with 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo and 8 GB RAM and 320 GB SATA, running OS 10.9.5. After heavy use (I work from home) it's been having issues over the past year (occasionally needs fresh power cycle to boot up, grey screen occasionally on start up...
    • sibby
    • Thread
    • 2009 imac 2011 imac 2012 imac adobe buying advice imac photoshop refurbished secondhand ssd
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: iMac
  17. bonjourx

    Help me decide pls! would the 44mm be big for me? (Pics posted)

    i have a 42mm series 3 right now and I’m planning on upgrading to apple watch series 4. I am ordering on bhphoto to avoid taxes. Also there is no apple store close by to where I live. I took a picture of my Apple Watch series 3 42mm, I need your opinion guys. Would the 44mm would be so big to...
    • bonjourx
    • Thread
    • 40mm 44mm apple watch buying advice series 4
    • Replies: 42
    • Forum: Apple Watch
  18. bonjourx

    MacBook Pro 15' size and weight opinion

    I hope I'm not sounding silly, but I've noticed that its mostly men that has the 15inch MacBook Pro on the forums.. i wanna know for a woman's point of view, what do you guys think of the MacBook Pro 15 inch size wise? is it too big/ heavy? I've never had a 15 inch and currently have a 13inch...
    • bonjourx
    • Thread
    • apple buying advice help macbookpro
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  19. macduke

    All iPads Buying Advice iPad Pro, Mini and Standard

    Asking now so this doesn't get buried when the new iPads come out. So I've suddenly found myself in an interesting situation. My wife's iPad Mini 2 is now to the point where it's giving her fits. She never complains about technology so when she starts complaining I know it's time to upgrade...
    • macduke
    • Thread
    • advice buying buying advice family ipad ipad mini ipad pro purchasing
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: iPad
  20. DiscoBall

    iMac Pro VS 2019 Mac Pro (for video and 3D)

    Hello, maybe it has already discussed here before, but I'm in a situation I need real users advice coming out of their experiences with iMac Pro so decided to ask the community. I need a new machine to replace my old Mac Pro 5,1. It will be used mostly for video compositing and editing (After...
    • DiscoBall
    • Thread
    • buying advice buying help imac pro mac pro new mac pro tower
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iMac
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