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  1. goneeuro02

    M1 MacBook Suggestions

    OK, looking for insight from the gurus in here. I am in need of updating my laptop and looking at the M1 Macs in the $1500 range. The two I am looking at are: Macbook Air 8core CPU/ 8core GPU 16GB RAM 512GB SSD $1449 Macbook Pro 13" 8core CPU/ 8core GPU 16GB RAM 256gb SSD $1499 My use case...
  2. archi penko

    M1 Max 32GB vs 64GB RAM? Use cases for each

    I’m about to for these new MBPs… For the new M1 MAX Chip, why would one use 64GB RAM over 32 GB of RAM? What are you specifically using it for? What applications if any specifically you found 64GB helps/is really needed? Any thoughts on having that amount of RAM?
  3. m.x

    Notch on the M1X MacBook Pro? [MERGED]

    Hi guys, I'm so excited for the M1X Pros and I can't wait to order my 14", but I couldn't wrap my head around the resolution of the new displays: Current displays have a perfect 16:10 resolution: MB Air / MB Pro 13": 2560x1600 -> 2560/1600=1,6 MB Pro 16": 3072x1920 -> 3072/1600=1,6 But the...
  4. B

    Macbook Pro 2017 13" Draining Battery Plugged In With Brand New Battery

    My 2017 Macbook Pro 13" with Retina display was having battery issues where it would drain battery very fast not plugged in and even drained battery while it was plugged in. The battery was showing service recommended and I thought replacing the battery would solve the issue and I just got my...
  5. K

    Why an iMac or Mac Mini when you can buy a MacBook Pro and dock it?

    I have got an iMac 27 5k late 2014 which accomplished a lot of work until today. Two months ago I replaced my almost no used MacBook Pro 2016 with a MacBook Pro M1. And now I wanted to replaced my desktop old 5k iMac with someone new, but the display size and resolution is very important to me...
  6. The Clark

    What do you folks use your Macbook's for?

    The new MBPs are right around the corner and I'm curious what everyone here will be using/use their Macbooks for? I personally will use mine for writing scripts/video editing, hobbyist programming, media consumption, and as my main computing device (in conjunction with a 4k LG monitor) What...
  7. MRTpower

    MacBook vs iPad Pro + Mac Mini

    Hello, My 2016 MacBook Pro 16" became very slow, heats up a lot and drains battery in only 3 hours after BigSur .. I have also 2018 iPad Pro 11" I want to upgrade now and thinking about the following options: - Another laptop next to my 11" iPad Pro (either MacBook Air M1 or wait for the new...
  8. K

    Macbook pro 16 '' get hot just connected to LG UltraFine 4K

    Hey everyone, I just received my LG UltraFine 4K monitor today but unfortunately, my mbp 16'' just got much hotter as soon as connected to the monitor. Normally, the CPU temperature is around 40° without load,but with the monitor the CPU temperature is always around 65° even when there wasn't...
  9. tensixturtle

    MacBook Pro Early 2006 Display Issues

    Hello, This is my first time posting in the MacRumors forums, but I have enjoyed reading especially the Early Intel threads! I have an early 2006 MacBook Pro that I got used. There appeared to be display issues, and when I plugged it into a monitor, there was no issue, so I replaced the display...
  10. L

    Using/buying an external monitor- buying advice

    Hi all- appreciate your opinion on this. I'm using a 2020 M1 Macbook Pro (13"). Love it. I move all over the house. I do, however zoom often and work from my desk. For that setup I fire up my older 21.5" Imac I5 (Late 2012). Unfortunately you cannot use this particular (newer) Macbook with...
  11. jatinmehta

    Amazon Prime Video HDCP error using Dell monitor

    My setup is as follows: MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports) running macOS Catalina Dell U2720Q monitor This monitor supports HDCP (DP 1.4 - HDCP 1.4/HDCP 2.2 and HDMI 2.0 -HDCP 1.4/HDCP 2.2) Monitor is connected to MacBook Pro using CableMatters USB-C to DisplayPort Cable...
  12. EEzycade

    Just waiting on that 14 inch MBP, how much longer?

    Hello people of MacRumors. I recently graduated from a full stack web dev program. As my processing needs increase (I find my fans spinning up more frequently than ever), and as that endless desire for new tech that many of us feel grows, I am getting darn impatient for that creature of legend...
  13. M

    MacBook Pro 2012 new Wi-Fi Card

    Hi. I'm using a MacBook Pro 2012 Unibody. A year ago I upgraded my MacBook Pro 2011 with 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD and a MacBook Pro 2012 motherboard. But I did not replace the Wi-Fi card. Now I'm wondering which Wi-Fi card I need to buy to be able to use AirDrop and Handoff. Can I get a Wi-Fi card...
  14. im_Jared

    Will the M1x MacBook pros be gaming worthy?

    Currently I am faced with a dilemma, which laptop to buy. I need a laptop that I can run all my code and game on it for fun. I sold my gaming console because realized, I could get a laptop like the G15 or Blade 14 5900hx, and if will probably perform better then my ps4 pro. But Apple is in my...
  15. N

    Audio clipping and crackling at low volumes with audiobox 96 interface

    Hi everyone, ever since I had a Mac I’ve always had some problems with the audio output. For my set up I have Yamaha Hs5s connected to my audiobox usb 96 interface which is then routed from a usb b 2.0 to a usb a 2.0 which also powers the unit. Then because the MacBook Pro only has...
  16. M

    Weird MBP 2017 Screen Issue

    Hi everyone! I have been having the strangest issue lately with my Macbook's screen. It's the 13" without a touchbar from 2017, and for the past few weeks it's been doing well...what the images show. The top image is from today, while the other two images are from the past few weeks. I've...
  17. Rossco8883

    Macbook Pro s (x2) 2017 with lines on screen

    I brought me and my father new macbook pro s in 2017. In the recent months (Aug 2021) BOTH laptops have lines on the screen!!! This is a obvious design default and we have recieved no help from apple, only the option to pay £700 for repair which is rediculous. I've never had such a bad product...
  18. S

    Any idea what happened to my mouse pad?

    I have an early 2011 MacBook Pro. I haven’t used it for a very long time (had a baby which kept me busy) and when I have come back to use it the mouse pad looks like this? The tracking or movement registers still but the touch click does not. Everything else seems to be working fine and I have...
  19. G

    2016 Macbook Pro 13" w/ Touchbar - horizontal line "glitches" on screen - known issue?

    Tried searching but found nothing on the internet. A few times a day, my 2016 Macbook Pro 13" with Touchbar (8/512) will show this horizontal line on the screen, one line about 0.5-1" tall, for less than one second. I can't get a picture of it because it's too rare and disappears too quickly...
  20. W

    Get 8GB or 16GB RAM for VirtualMachine running Kali Linux and Windows10?

    Hi! I'm on the fence between choosing a Macbook pro 13" from mid-12, with 2,5 GHz Dual-core Intel core i5 processor, upgraded with 16GB 1600 DDR3 RAM and 1TB SSD - or choosing a Macbook pro late -13, with 2,4GHz Intel Core i5, 8GB 1600 DDR3 RAM and 256GB SSD. The difference in graphics is the...