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buying advice

  1. thekidat

    2016 15" MBP vs. 2017 13" tbMBP

    It's time for a new computer. I'm coming from a non-retina 2012 MBP 15". My budget all in (apple care + tax) is ~$2500. Here are the two models I'm considering. 2017 tbMBP 13" - 3.1GHz processor, 16gb RAM, 512gb SSD. With apple care and tax on the education discount, it's $2,530 2016 15" MBP...
  2. wowlisawoww

    Rosegold or silver MacBook 12"??

    I've had a real hard time trying to decide which color I'm going for for my next MacBook. It's a lot of money and I don't want to regret my decision. Please help me choose. SILVER OR ROSEGOLD??
    • wowlisawoww
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    • buying buying advice color gold macbook macbook 12 macbook 12" rose gold silver
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: MacBook
  3. C

    Buying advice

    I'm looking to buy an 2017 IMac, however I'm not sure which model will be the best buy. I will use it for the following task. - Maple to solve and visualise mathematical problems - Spreadsheets (not super heavy) - Lightroom (hobbyist) - Final cut (hobbyist) - Casual gaming I'm considering...
    • Chrrin
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    • buying advice imac
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: iMac
  4. Y

    SSD and RAM recommendations for MacBook Pro 13" Early 2011

    Hi, I have a MacBook Pro 8.1 (13" early 2011), and I want to upgrade the HDD (320GB 5.400rpm) and the RAM (4GB, the base model). I want to upgrade to 8GB RAM (2 modules of 4GB, correct me if I'm wrong) and something around 250GB SSD. What do I buy? I'm looking for straightforward answers, I...
  5. Smeaton1724

    Macbook Pro 13'' 2015, is it a keeper......

    Back in April 2015 at what seemed like the final refresh we would be getting of what was a tried and trusted design I purchased the 'new' Macbook Pro 13'', 2.9 i5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD. I use the SD slot occasionally but not the USB ports that much, back then I just thought that I didn't want to...
  6. I

    [Buying Advice] Important decision points: Macbook Pro 13" or Macbook Pro 15" ?

    Hello all, Perhaps this was asked before, but could not locate it. How to go about deciding between Mac book pro 13" and Mac book Pro 15". I have not owned a Mac Laptop earlier. However I have used a Mac-mini. What are the important decision points? Use-case For me:- a. Would like to do light...
    • iLearnMac
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    • buying advice macboo pro macbook 13" macbook 15"
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  7. B

    looking for buying advice: refreshed MacBook air or new 12" MacBook

    Hi, I am currently in the market to purchase a new ultra portable computer. I was really hoping that Apple would update their line of MacBook Airs at the WWDC conference but the update is so minimal that I'm not sure whether I should go for the macbook even though it's way more expensive...
  8. S

    Best place to buy USED iPhone 6s+ or 6+ ???

    Craigslist? eBay? Prefer unlocked Thanks!
  9. A

    Buying an Old Imac 2009 vs. 2011

    Two options Both are 21.5 imacs in really good condition: $375 for: Late 2009 iMac 21.5" 3.06 GHz Processor 16GB RAM 500GB HD NVIDIA GeForce 9400 256MB Mac OS 10.11.6 (El Cap) Serial number QP0101FT5PK or $550 for mid-2011: Software Yosemite ILife 11, Office 11 Adobe Master suite CS5.5...
  10. spikionion

    2016 MBP 13" w/ touch bar or 15" for Computer Forensics student?

    Hello everyone, I would love to get your feedback on which MBP I should get. I am a freshman of the computer forensic/ information security track, and I am planning to buy an MBP late 2016, but I am not sure if I should get the 13" with touch bar or the 15". Here are my options: 1) 13"...
    • spikionion
    • Thread
    • buying advice computer advice macbook pro macbook pro (15" 2016) macbook pro 13 2016 student
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  11. B

    Yoga 900s vs. rMB+iPad Pro

    Any opinions welcome on a decision to try and lighten my university backpack up. I'm thinking of a rMB+iPad Pro set up for the handwriting and annotation abilities paired with the regular computing of the macOS, but they come at a price of around $2463.00 with edu discount. The Lenovo Yoga...
  12. bonjourx

    Question! new MacBook Pro 13" 2016 NTB kernel panic!!

    Got this laptop just yesterday. Apparently while I left it downloading the sims 4, when I went back to check it it was restarting. I didn't realize that it was kernel panic until I closed all the apps that are opened and saw the message that says "your computer restarted because of a...
    • bonjourx
    • Thread
    • buying advice help kernel panic macbook macbook pro (13" late 2016) macbook pro 13 os issue problems question
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  13. dillonbradley4

    nTB vs TB 13" Advice for Graphic Designer

    I'm a soon to graduate graphic designer looking for some advice on my replacement for my Mid 2010 13"MBP. Before I explain the options let me give you a bit of background of my general usage: I use the Adobe suite (mostly photoshop, illustrator, indesign and a little bit of after effects) on a...
    • dillonbradley4
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    • 16gb advice buying buying advice design graphic ntb processor touch bar upgrade
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  14. bonjourx

    Help please! EBay or Best Buy for MacBook Pro 2016?

    hello guys, i am planning to buy the MacBook Pro base model 2016, now I have two places I'm considering getting it from. One is from Best Buy that is Open box- excellent geek certified, and one from eBay seller that has the item new and sealed but obviously no receipt. To be honest I'm...
    • bonjourx
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    • buy macpro buyer's guide buying advice help please macbook 13" macbook 2016
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  15. R

    Touch Bar or Not - Computer Science Student

    Hello, I have ordered a 13 inch 2.7GHz/512GB/16GB touchbar MacBook Pro, but am now getting some doubts about that touchbar. As a Maths/Computer Science student i do not think that I can make great use of that gimmicky bar (if not the contrary); I'd rather have the function keys. However, the...
  16. D

    Best new MBP for video editing

    Hi, so i'm a bit torn between the new 15 inch MBP with 2.6ghz and the 2.9ghz.. i will certainly get the radeon pro 460 option but i'm wondering if the 2.9ghz processor is really that much faster and better than the 2.6 for 4k video editing. so what should i do?
  17. chino-rican

    Should I buy an Apple Watch?

    Opinions wanted! Do you own an Apple Watch? Please describe what you like/don't like. Was it worth getting? If you could go back, would you still get it? Has it become an integral part of you digital life, similar to when you got your first smartphone? Did you return/get rid of your Apple...
  18. typegeek

    Not Quite Sure What to Do

    So I am with Tmobile as my carrier. I have an iPhone 5s that is holding on by its teeth (screen is separating so touch capabilities are spotty at best). At first I tried to preorder a Matte Black Tmobile 7+ 129gb on the 9th at 2:01am for the upgrade program, then found I could not and by the...
    • typegeek
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    • apple buy buying advice iphone 7 plus tmobile upgrade program
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iPhone
  19. Nixon8282

    Buying in Germany - Using in UK

    Hey all, A really simple question, but I can't seem to find the answer. I live in the UK and was wondering if I can buy the Apple Watch in Germany? Will it work just fine, or is there some geographical differences in the product? Will warranty etc be affected
  20. JMunger

    MBA now...or wait (price not specs)

    I've read what the speculated performance upgrades may be...and I'm not sure I would benefit from them. I would prefer to purchase now, but I could wait until this fall when the new model comes out. The question is, since the current model has been out so long, has it dropped any in price...
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