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  1. katp97

    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 –...
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    • 2015 2017 2018 apple buying advice help macbok pro
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  2. C

    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...
  3. katp97

    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...
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    • apple buying advice help macbook pro macbook pro (13" early 2015) macbook pro 2015 macbook pro 2017
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  4. M

    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...
  5. katp97

    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...
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    • 16 gb ram 8gb ram buying advice buying help macbook pro macbook pro 13 macbook pro 2017 mbp 2017
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  6. bonjourx

    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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    • buying advice help iphone 10 iphone8plus
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: iPhone
  7. A

    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...
  8. A

    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...
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    • buying advice imac macbook pro student
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: iMac
  9. L

    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
  10. imrazor

    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...
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    • 27" imac buying advice used
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: iMac
  11. alexl102

    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...
  12. bonjourx

    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...
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    • applewatch att buying advice question selling series 3 watch
    • Replies: 9
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  13. biomes

    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...
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    • adobe buying advice buying tips imac premiere pro upgrading video video editing
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: iMac
  14. Paul_835

    Why neutral advice MBP 2017?

    Hey everyone, I was wondering why the buyers' advice for the new MBP is neutral, and mid-cycle. Isn't the 2017 MBP model brand new? It does say "buy now " for the 2017 MB. Just wondering.. And also because 4 weeks ago I bought the 2017 MBP 15" LOL. I'm new to Mac, been using iPhones for years...
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    • buyer's guide buying advice mbp 15" mbp 15" 2017
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  15. Guillaume.F

    Full Spec 21,5 VS Base Model 27

    Hi everyone! This question has probably been asked before but I can't seem to be able to make a decision. To make a short story, I am saying goodbye to my old asus 15" laptop who is now old and outdated in terms of screen and specs. After thinking of going for another laptop, I have finally...
    • Guillaume.F
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    • buying advice buying help imac imac 2017 imac 21.5 imac 27 imac 4k imac 5k
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: iMac
  16. hellopascal

    Buying advice: 8 64GB vs 8 256GB vs 7 128GB

    hi guys, My wife and I are on old android devices and wanted to get iPhones now but we’re not sure which ones we should get. I’m currently having an 32 GB iPad as well. We’re both not taking huge amount of photos and when we do than we use a DSLR. These photos are then transferred to the iPad...
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    • buying advice iphone 7 iphone 8
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: iPhone
  17. Guillaume.F

    Full Spec 21,5 VS Base Model 27

    Hi everyone! This question has probably been asked before but I can't seem to be able to make a decision. To make a short story, I am saying goodbye to my old asus 15" laptop who is now old and outdated in terms of screen and specs. After thinking of going for another laptop, I have finally...
  18. S

    Is an iMac 2011 good enough for music production?

    Hello! I'm looking for some advice, please! I bought a 2016 MacBook Pro today for $1099, with a $199 protection plan that covers pretty much everything, without any extra Apple Care fees for repairs. I bought it on impulse while buying a mic and audio interface, bc the sales employee kept...
  19. M

    MacBook Pro 13 + Ipad Pro 10.5 for University

    Hey, I'm searching for some advice. I currently have a MacBook Pro 13.3 inch with touch bar - Max i7 3.3 ghz - 256 GB ssd - 16 GB ram I've been doing tons of graphic design & other work on this, even without using an external monitor it works great and I almost never have problems with it...
  20. THpubs

    What will be the best Mac Book PRO model for software development?

    Hi, I'm a software developer who does both web and mobile applications. Occasionally I do some video editing with Premier. I'm trying to get into iOS development so want to buy a Mac. I'm currently using a desktop PC with the following specs: Core i5 (Quoad Core), A normal SSD, 16Gigs of Ram and...
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    • buying buying advice mac book mac book pro
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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