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    MacBook stuck on Apple's logo(Not Booting)

    Model: Late 2013. OS: macOS Sierra 10.12.5 Below are the list of things I tried: 1. SMC Reset 2. PRAM RESET 3. Safe mode(failed): Stuck on Apple logo. 4. Recovery Mode(failed): Skips showing the disk utility and starts booting again(Shows apple logo). 5. Internet Recovery mode(failed): After...
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    Which 2017 laptop?

    Hi guys I'd like to buy a laptop complementary to a desktop workstation. I will use it when traveling, mainly to do some photoshop, backup 4K footage to an external drive, maybe some rough editing. I need maximum portability as my back already hurts so I'm not considering the 2015 models. It...
  3. mohitdhanawat

    Question about MacOS

    Hi there i have a macbook pro 13' early 2011 running with the below config: OS X 10.10.5 2.3 GHz i5 8GB DDR3 Intel HD Graphic 3000 512MB 320 GB SATA I want to know if it is ok to upgrade to the new macOS. Will my config support the new OS or will it slow down my mac. Thanks in Advance.
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    Macbook Pro 13inch Kaby Lake - Battery Improvement?

    With the new announcement of the Macbook Pro 13 inch, I am trying to find out whether we can expect a battery life improvement. Looking at the Apple site which I assume has the new specifications, the battery life is still at 10hrs. Is this correct? Given that alot of the new kaby lake Window...
  5. Steffdl

    Macbook pro not charging.

    Hello, Yesterday I wanted to charge my MB pro late 2015 and while connecting it gave off a spark. But today when i charged it, everything was working fine. I used my mb for a couple of hours and then shut it off but now it won't charge up at al.. I cleaned the ports, reset pram etc.. The...
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    Which specs do I need?

    Hi, I am going to buy a new mac laptop soon, have had a MB Air 11" (4GB RAM, core i5, 128GB SSD) for two years, and it is starting to slow down a lot. I want a powerful, future-proof and very portable Mac. I will mostly be using it for Lightroom editing, light Final Cut Pro use and smaller...
  7. coolaid_drinker

    2016 Macbook Pro - Is Apple Care worth it? 13" 16GB 512SSD 2.7GHz

    I have a late 2013, about to buy 2016 Macbook Pro 13" 16GB 512SSD 2.7GHz I may be moving from the states to a region outside of USA that may not have apple stores, should I buy the apple care for my new macbook pro if I end up moving to that region? I am moving to Puerto Rico, is a small...
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    Pre-purchase 13" TB MBP questions

    I've just moved from a top-end 2016 5K iMac to using my 12" MacBook as my main macOS machine alongside a custom gaming PC. These are both connected to a shared USB-C 4K monitor. I need to upgrade my macOS machine, and I'd like it to be a portable device - so that leaves me with the MacBook Pro...
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    MacBook battery differences

    Is there really that much of a difference between battery life on the MacBook Pro vs MacBook Pro with touch bar. I also want to get the i7 processor on the non-touchbar to boost performance. Will I see a notable battery difference between the touch bar and non touch bar models.
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    Battery differences

    I am currently in the market to buy a new MacBook Pro. I can not decide whether or no I want non touch bar(i7 CPU) or base touch bar 13 inch. I was wondering if there will be any sort of battery difference between these models since it seems the two CPUs are so similiar. I know that the nTB has...
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    MacBook Pro gaming

    I am currently in the market to buy a new MacBook Pro. I can not decide whether or no I want non touch bar(i7 CPU) or base touch bar 13 inch. I was wondering if there will be any sort of gaming difference between these models since it seems the two CPUs are so similiar. Is there really gunna be...
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    MacBook Pro

    Hi I am a student studying mechanical engineering and am looking to buy a MacBook Pro and would like help!! First off what is the best mac for me? 13 or 15 inch and then after that what SSD should I buy? I will be using CAD (computer aided design) like Auto CAD and solid works etc! After that I...
  13. Rasta4i

    15" MBP or 13" MBP & 5K iMac for Video Editing, programming and web design?

    I'm starting out on the long journey of learning to edit videos to a professional standard and also learning to code with the end goal being able to create professional level mobile apps and websites. A few friends and I have a lot of idea's of thing's we want to create however I have a dilemma...
  14. AlexCypRus

    MacBook Pro 13 (2016 non touch bar) Battery indicator un accurate

    To start off with, i am new to mac and i am a windows convert. The new MacBook is awesome, however i noticed some strange glitches here and there, one of them being the battery indicator. Here's some of the things that occur : 1- The battery indicator does not show that the macbook is charging...
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    MBP mid-2012 SSD upgrade getting no permission on boot up

    Hi All! First post on here after reading two dozen posts across here and other forums that unfortunately haven't worked for me. I have a a factory mid-2012 MBP with 4gb RAM and 500gb hdd, which obviously well overdue for an upgrade. I purchased a Crucial 8gb RAM kit and Samsung Evo 850 500gb...
  16. Giuanniello

    White MacBook - no chime on startup, dead?

    Hello, found this old white MacBook which used to be my sister's, been in a drawer since ages and decided to open it to figure it out if possible to resurrect it, inside full of dust and some oxidation on the cooling system, on startup nothing happens, I see a quick flash in the screen but then...
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    MacBook Pro 13 inch TB - Lifespan and is it worth it?

    I currently have a 2011 iMac which isn't ideal and really needs updating asap. I'm considering buying a 13 inch MacBook Pro 2016 but have a few worries about it. Mainly it's that in summer 2018 I'll be starting a computer science degree and I'm worried if I buy a MacBook now it'll be very much...
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    Upgrading mid 2012 Macbook pro 13

    Hey guys, I actually wanted to buy the new Macbook pro because my old one is at his limits. But, I am really disappointed with the upgrade and want to wait and look for an alternative. In the meantime, I wanted to upgrade my mid 2012 macbook pro but I have no idea about hardware stuff :( That's...
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    Another help me choose post - 2016 MBP

    Hello all, I figured since the reviews and benchmarks that came out yesterday didn't help me make my decision as much as I had hoped, that I would ask the people of this forum for some advice. I currently have a 2012 13" rMBP with 2.5 i5, 8GB ram, and 256 ssd. It runs well still for basic...
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    Daisy chaining new Macbook 13 with LG UltraFine

    Hi! Does anyone know if it's possible to daisy chain the new LG UltraFine 5K display with 1-2 other monitors, from a single Thunderbolt 3 port on the newest Macbook 13 (with touchbar)? /Jonas