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  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. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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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    • buying advice buying help m3max macbookpro 14inch
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    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  6. bonjourx

    iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone upgrade t-mobile carrier promo question

    Hi there! Anyone who is on t-mobile and is upgrading through Apple? I don’t quite understand the promo. If I have 5G next plan, am I eligible for the $1000 promo or it only goes for 5G plus plan? I know that you can get up to $1000 credit if you trade in your iPhone 14 pro and is on 5G plus...
    • bonjourx
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    • buying help iphone iphone15pro promo tmobile
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: iPhone
  7. 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
  8. 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...
  9. HawkTheHusky1902

    16" M1 Max or M2 Max MBP?

    Hi all, Ive been racking my brains recently deciding whether to get the M1 Max or M2 Max 16" MBP for my 1080p/4K/occasional 8K video editing in FCP/Davinci Resolve and 20-60MP RAW photo editing/panorama stitching in Lightroom/Photoshop/Affinity/GIMP/Pixelmator. I have watched all of the Youtube...
  10. dkassar

    MacBook M2 Pro Storage Upgrade Dilemma

    I'm in a bit of a pickle regarding storage for my new MacBook M2 Pro. I went with the 12/19 Core with 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD, as performance is crucial for my use of multiple programs and moderate video editing. However, I don't really need the extra storage and can always get an external SSD if...
  11. F

    New Macbook?

    Hi everyone! I posted a bit ago about my current 2015 Early 2015 Macbook Pro (2.9 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 w/ 8GB RAM & 512GB SSD). Thanks so much for all of the help and support - I upgraded the battery and while the device is running much better, I'm financially in a position where I'd like...
  12. G

    Advice and compare two devices

    This mac studio Is How many times faster then 24 cores max pro Xeon 2.7 ghz, with 64 gb memory and 12 cores or 24 cores? I have occasion on eBay ! How many times faster is this max studio 2.2 or 5.5 faster ?? I will only use CPU memory ! A lot of threads !
  13. L

    New MBP 14 : Very confused, need advice

    Hi, First of all, sorry for any spelling errors, english is not my first language. First time on this forum because I really neew help to choose my new work-gaming-social life-everything companion. Right now, I have a mid-2011 iMac. When I bought it, my plan was to keep it for 10 years... But...
  14. B

    Upgrade iMac Memory

    Hi. I'm looking to upgrade the memory in my iMac. I have a Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017 with 16BG. And I was thinking of adding OWC 32GB (2 x 16GB) of compatible RAM. While conducting research, on Amazon, the top comment talks about how it is not compatible with stock Apple RAM, and that with...
    • brenicor87
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    • buying advice buying help imac memory ram upgrade
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: iMac
  15. L

    What Mac should I buy now for around £1,000 new or old

    Hello! To cut a long story short I’m going to get some funding to buy a Mac, and need to buy it as soon as I get the money, which will be next week. However, I need advice about what to buy. I work in audio, graphic design and do a bit of video, so need something with some decent power but...
  16. mouseon

    Another buying advice thread

    I've owned Macs since about 2007. At first it was Macbooks, but lately I have gone the desktop route and have had iMacs and a Mac Mini. With the little time I have, I haven't kept up to date with what's been happening with MacBooks. So I have no idea what the lineup has done for the last 5+...
    • mouseon
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    • buying advice buying help
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook
  17. M

    Best place to buy a refurbished macbook air?

    Hello! So I'm in the market for a new computer for doing recording work (voiceover, singing, etc.) and was recommended the macbook air because it's quiet and can be kept right in the booth with the microphone. I think I need one of the older models because my equipment uses the regular usb...
  18. B

    MacBook Air i7 2014 vs MacBook Air i5 2015

    I can find a used 13” MacBook Air i7 2014 with 8GB RAM and MacBook Air i5 2015 with 4GB RAM for about the same price. Which is the better option? Here are the specs: 2014 13" Apple MacBook Air 1.7GHz Core i7 256GB SSD 8GB RAM A1466 2015 13" Apple MacBook Air 1.6 - 2.7GHz Core i5 256GB SSD 4GB RAM
  19. Tonelli

    27' 2011 or 21.5 2013 iMac ?

    Please help ! down to these two , I prefer a bigger screen , but if it's generally a better computer. I will sacrifice the size of the screen ! Here are the specs of the two iMacs Late 2013 iMac 21.5 , 1.12 tab fusion drive, 8gb ram 3.1 ghz i7 850$ Canadian or 640$ US Or Mid 2011 iMac...
  20. Tonelli

    Help Picking between 2 iMacs 2013 !

    hey ! Looking for advice I'm between two iMacs 2013 Late 2013 iMac 27' 24gb ram , 1tb hdd , 3.5ghz i7 800$ Canadian or 602$ US OR Late 2013 iMac 21.5 , 1.12 tab fusion drive, 8gb ram 3.1 ghz i7 850$ Canadian or 640$ US Advice on selection and price would be very helpful !
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