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macbook 12"

  1. NOT..BLUE..ENOUGH!

    Smaller MacBook?

    I love the idea of an 11" MacBook or perhaps an unprecedented sub-11" device, compact notebook nirvana. Is anyone else interested in such a product? Another thought I have is replacing the headphone jack with a second usb-c port.
  2. milygal

    pixelated screen

    hey guys, looking for some advice/answers for my MACBOOK PRO 2017 13-inch. i have had this problem ever since i bought this new macbook and i was wondering if its normal or not. Sometimes when i wake up my mac after a day of not using (it does not have to be a day sometimes after a couple of...
  3. D

    Macbook 12in 2015

    Hi, so i got an lenovo y520 a gaming laptop with i7 and ddr4 and i got an opportunity to change to a macbook, i just got this pc 3 months i came from a macbook pro retina from 2013, i bught this laptop for school and some gaming but at the end of the day its just for my programing programs and...
  4. parisinvest

    asking help : macbook 12" 2017 wont power on!

    hi you all, my sister bought a MacBook 12" early this year, and she's dropped on the wood floor, choc on the corner of back and won't start again, absolutely nothing happens when touch the power on button, cant feel temp of charge neither, but the case has the good form, not dammaged at all...
  5. Mmckee1217

    Refurb Macbook $699

    Not sure a 2015 Macbook is worth 699 with the new air coming out in a few weeks. Anyone have an opinion? https://9to5toys.com/2018/08/24/woot-1-day-macbook/
  6. Dekadancer

    2016 MacBook performance with 1440p monitor

    Hello. I have a MacBook 2016 with m7 8GB ram. I’m most rly using it for web development and some design using Sketch. Overall I was quite satisfied with its performance. Several days ago I decided to buy an external 1440p monitor and connected it with a the official apple usb-c to HDMI...
  7. E

    Which (slightly used) Macbook should I buy for college?

    Hi everyone, I'm looking to buy a Macbook for college and I can't decide between the 2015 Macbook Pro, the 2016 Macbook, or the 2017 Macbook Air. All are listed on ebay in good working condition with the exception of mild scratches/ dents which don't really bother me. All are sold by highly...
  8. Fun.gus

    Retrofitting MacBook 12" 2015 with 2016/2017 parts?

    Hi All, I may soon start to look into replacing the battery+case on a recently well priced 2015 rMB that I purchased for my SO. I know that the batteries in the 2015 are not the greatest so that got me thinking... can I buy a newer models battery+case online and replace this model's one? I...
  9. confusedrose19

    Help! 2017 Macbook 12" trackpad and keyboard issues PLEASE HELP!

    I have just managed to resurrect my macbook that has been dead for 8 months, but now its doing that thing that I have read some macbooks do. The keyboard and the trackpad are not showing signs of functioning. I know that the keyboard does work because that is how I turned the screen on in the...
  10. confusedrose19

    Resolved 2017 Macbook Will Absolutely not Start Up

    So, my 2017 12" macbook will not start up no matter what I try. Back in september I broke the screen so I replaced the entire top portion of the laptop myself. Now when I plug in the laptop gets extremely warm. I am using my dad's 61 W charger instead of the 29 W charger that came with the...
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    Would a MacBook with Core i7 get too hot?

    If I buy a MacBook 12" with Core i7 rather than Core m3 processor, would it get too hot? When I said too hot, I mean you could feel the heat on the palmrest, the touch pad or the keyboard.
  12. S

    iOS Which MacBook to get for iOS development?

    I am planning to buy a MacBook for making and selling app for statistics. The app would have to create charts and tables. Do you think a 12" MacBook is adequate for this purpose? Or should I get a bigger 15.4" MacBook Pro instead? I would rather not use an external monitor since it would clutter...
  13. MarckyG

    USB-C charger compability. Smaller power supplies for the 15inch MBP

    Hey everyone I’m looking for some answers about the official usb-c power supply compability and hope someone can try it out of has something to say about it. I switched to a retina 12inch MB and an iPad mini I bought used. After getting the usb-c to lightning cable I just kept charging...
  14. MB2015M3

    External Webcam for Macbook

    Hey everyone, long time lurker but first post. I have a 12” Macbook 2015 and whilst I love it, the webcam is really poor, particularly in low light. I use a webcam for at least an hour on most days so it’s quite important for me. The only webcam I know that supports USB-C is the Logitech Brio...
  15. smackparsa

    Macbook 12 inch Freezing

    Hi guys, I recently started having issues with Macbook 12 inch freezing randomly during video playback/heavy java use on the internet mainly YouTube + other java intensive sites. Now it will barely startup. I tried resetting PRAM, SMC, Safe Mode & Internet Recovery. Reboot after Internet...
  16. 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...
  17. slowbro

    Macbook 12 2017 Help

    Hey guys, I need help here. I want to get the MacBook 12" 2017 but torn between the m3 and i5. I will only use this laptop for private use, such as Netflix, browsing, watch movies, do a bit of words, excels but no video editing whatsoever. However, I tend to open a lot of apps at once(just...
  18. MarckyG

    USB-C Hub / Adapter charging capabilities - recommendations?

    Dear forum, I know there is a USB-C adapter super thread... but my question is a bit more specific, I hope it's justified. My apologies if its not. I owned a HooToo Shuttle with HDMI, 3 USB3.0 and SD card slot and a SATECHI Aluminium Slim adapter with 2 USB3.0 and HDMI. They both have a USB-C...
  19. M

    Problem with USB-C dock plus networked Time Machine

    Hallo, I am happy user of a 2015 12" MacBook running Sierra. I bought a nice USB-C dock (OWC) that works quite well in general (especially after moving to Sierra); i have a Mac Mini running OS Server providing a Time Machine server for backup. The Mini is cable connected to a router. If i...
  20. jazzhands

    Certain Browser Images not showing in Chrome, Safari, Firefox 2016 Macbook Retina

    Issue: A few days ago all browsers on my Macbook Retina stopped showing certain images on at least one website I frequently visit. This is happening in Chrome, Safari and Firefox. More product details: MacBook Retina, 12-inch, Early 2016 Running MacOS Sierra (version 10.12.6 (16G29))...