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iPod Buying a classic iPod Nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd gen) in the Current Year
So I'm in the market for a nostalgia trip and I wouldn't mind a little device to listen to when I'm traveling. So the Ipod Nano seems like a good idea, but is it worth buying any of the mentioned ones in the title in this day and age? My main concerns are battery life (which getting a referb...- RJQJ
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Need really complex advice for buying new MBP
Hey guys, I'm considering to buy a brand new MBP 15 inch. However I have some questions regarding the models. So I am a software engineer who's coding a lot. Right now I'm using top of the line iMac 5K 27 inch 2017 at home (i7 4.2Ghz, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Radeon Pro 580) bought in June 2018...- igorpreston
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- macbook pro macbook pro 2015 macbook pro 2015 15" macbook pro 2018
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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nTB MBP with 16GB RAM vs 2018 TB MBP with 8GB RAM
Since my 6 year old MBA with 4gb of ram is showing its age, I decided it's time for me to buy a new laptop but I need some advice. I have decided to get a 13-inch MBP. Now I can't decide which configuration fits me, and my use case, better. I'm a grad student and I have to deal with some...- LDBX
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- macbook pro
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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2017 nTB MBP/16GB vs 2018 TB MBP/8GB
Since my 6 year old MBA with 4gb of ram is showing its age, I decided it's time for me to buy a new laptop but I need some advice. I have decided to get a 13-inch MBP. Now I can't decide which of the two configurations fits me, and my use case, better. I'm a grad student and I have to deal...- LDBX
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- advice macbook pro pricing
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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$520 MacBook 2015 1.1 worth the buy?
Hi all, So I have gotten the opportunity to buy a second hand MacBook 12" 2015 1.1 256 gb for 520 dollars. It will be for my girlfriend who is currently using the MacBook Air 2015 1.6 4gb 128gb. She uses the air everyday and is happy with its performance. I would please like some advice as to...- Fun.gus
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- 1.1 2015 macbook 12 macbook air 13
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- Forum: MacBook Neo
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Seeking developer's view of Macbook 2018?
Hello, new comer here seeking advice buying new Macbook pro 2018. I'm a Computer Science undergrad and I've been using my first 13'' rMBP (First Gen, 2.5G i5, manually ungraded 512 SSD) since 2013. Only this year have I'm assigned the newer 15'' 2017 Macbook pro (2.8Ghz) during my internship...- zdproject
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- mabook pro
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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Which Monitor Should I Buy - mid 2018?
I'm a designer / developer from India. I have a 2017 13" MacBook Pro Touchbar and a good Dongle (Juiced System Bizhub). In office I work on a 21.5" iMac but recently I'm having trouble working from home in the 13" laptop screen. Too much scrolling and constant need to forward neck. I am looking...- Sovon Halder
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- 2018 macbook pro monitor uhd
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- Forum: Mac Accessories
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MacBook Pro 2017 vs 2015
Hey guys, I am in need of some buying advice. I'm only borrowing my current 2014 MacBook Pro and as I'm in senior year of high school and planning to attend university next year, I need something for myself. I'm looking at two options: 1. 2015 MacBook Pro 13", 2.9 GHz/ 8gb RAM/ 512 gb SSD –...- katp97
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- 2015 2017 2018 apple help macbok pro
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buying second hand: how to asses battery health and how much value does it carry?
Hello community, I'm on the market for an used Macbook pro (specifically the 2015 13 inch rMBP, 256GB storage) I currently have two offers that differ only on the battery cycle count: - one has 530 cycles and sells for 930€ (this seller claims around 10h of battery life) - the other one has...- cerealito
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- battery macbook 13 macbook 13 2015 used used mbp
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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Buying a 2015 MBP in 2018?
Hey! so I posted a thread here a few weeks ago about what specs I should go with buying a 2017 MBP nTB model, and somebody suggested that instead of the 2017 models, I should consider the 2015 models. As I'd probably have to fork out $700 for keyboard repairs, which seem to be a recurring...- katp97
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- apple help macbook pro macbook pro (13" early 2015) macbook pro 2015 macbook pro 2017
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MacBook Pro/iMac Suggestions for 4k Video Editing?
I have an early 2011 13" MacBook Pro (2.3 GHz Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, etc.) that really struggles with playing and editing video. I've tried just about everything I can to make the machine run smoother, but it seems my computer just can't handle the video files from my drone or...- MellowD
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- i5 cpu i7 processor imac macbook pro
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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13" MBP 2017 (nTB) 16GB w/ 256SSD vs. 8GB w/ 512SSD?
Hey everyone! I'm looking to buy a 13" 2017 MacBook Pro non TouchBar version. As I'm only borrowing my mum's 2014 MBP and she wants to give it to my younger brother who really needs a computer (she has a Dell XPS 13 and didn't like Apple's OS after buying this laptop, so she let me use it for...- katp97
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- 16 gb ram 8gb ram macbook pro macbook pro 13 macbook pro 2017 mbp 2017
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iPhone X Need advice! Should I get the iPhone X? Or is it too late now?
so, I have an 8 plus and my husband suddenly told me he’s willing to get an iPhone X for me and he can have my phone, or vice verse, he’ll get the upgrade for his phone which is the X and I can stay on my iPhone 8 plus. Now my question is, is it too late now to get the IPhone X since I know... -
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Wich macbook
Hi, I'm planning to buy a Macbook for my wife for christmas but I'm not quite sure which one to go for. The laptop will mostly be used for video watching, web browsing and citrix receiver (and Plex server during travels). I am not considering the m3 version as I do not see it as a future proof...- Airchtit
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- i5 or i7 macbook 12"
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Buying advice: iMac or MacBook Pro, which model?
I need a new Mac and I'm thinking of going with a desktop. I've had a MacBook Pro for years, and hardly ever took it out of the house. After getting an iPad it basically stayed at home, always hooked to a monitor an an external HDD. I'm a university student but I found that I work best at home...- ApplePearBanana
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- imac macbook pro student
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2013 rMBP to 2017 MBP 2-port non-TB or wait?
Currently 8GB late-2013 13" rMBP Uses: work and heavy web research (lots of tabs) multiple documents, lots of PDFs open Adobe Lightroom Windows 7 in VM for engineering SW (including some heavier simulations) Other: Don't like the lack of USB-A ports, but that ship has sailed. I take the...- laz232
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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Recommendations on used 27" iMacs
A couple of local deals have come up on used 27" iMacs have come up, and I'm wondering which I should consider. Here are the specs 27" iMac 2009 16GB RAM i7-860 Radeon 4850 512MB 1TB hard drive -OR- 27" iMac 2011 8GB RAM i5-2500S Radeon 6770M 512MB 1TB hard drive Believe it or not, the 2009... -
Where to go from here?
Hi all, I'm after some honest advice about my macbook. Please forgive the long post! Context: I've got a 13" Late-2011 MBP with an i5 and 8GB RAM. I bought it brand new in Nov 2011 for Uni as I did a Music Technology course, and has been heavily used since. In that time it's had a whole new...- alexl102
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- macbook pro refurbished second hand
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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can I use Apple Watch LTE series 3 regularly without activating it from the $10 monthly?
i am thinking of purchasing an Apple Watch series 3 with LTE, I have a series 2 that’s in mint condition and has apple care plus (which I’m gonna be selling) but I really wanna have the LTE feature in couple of months or so. My question is, can I purchase the watch with LTE but then not activate...- bonjourx
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- applewatch att question selling series 3 watch
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- Forum: Apple Watch
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iMac specs for video editing
I've been wanting to switch to a Mac for video editing for a really long time and now I finally have the ability to do so! I feel like any iMac I buy is going to be an upgrade from what I've been using, but I want something that I can upgrade even more later on down the road. I'm a multimedia...
