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    2019 vs 2018 MacBook Pro Touch Bar subtle changes

    Hello! I just noticed under About This Mac > System Report > USB > iBridge Bus that there seem to be new components showing up for the 2019 MacBook Pros that weren't there on the 2018 MacBook Pro. Could anyone with a 2018 MacBook Pro confirm that they do not see them? I don't remember seeing...
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    Space grey vs. Silver discussion [merged]

    Hello! I’m about to buy a 2018 15 inch MBP (2.6 i7, 16gb and 512gb SSD) and I’m just wondering - what colour is the best to go for in terms of longevity (not getting marked/scuffed) and in general which do you tend to prefer? It is my first MacBook, having moved over from Windows, and I’m...
  3. jreiland8

    2019 MBP for College

    Hello everyone! I will be heading off to college in the Fall to study Computer Science. As such, I am looking to buy a new MacBook Pro. I currently own a 13" 2015 MacBook Air (1.6 GHz i5, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB), but it isn't really powerful enough for my needs. I know that I want to buy a model...
  4. Xenostar

    Strange bluetooth earbuds lag error with videos

    I recently purchased some Anker bluetooth earbuds for the first time. I'm having a very strange issue when using them with my Macbook Pro 2016 model (Running Mojave 10.14.4, 2.7 GHz Intel, 16gb Ram, Radeon Pro 455). Basically, if I watch a video on Youtube or a stream on Twitch, the video...
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    8 Core VS 6 Core (Macbook De-valuing)

    Hey guys, I'm deciding between the new 6 and 8 core Macbook Pro 15". I do a lot of video editing and Photoshop. I'd love to get the new 8 core... but I heard that of all Macbooks the higher end model always devalues the most once you buy it. I upgrade and resell my Macbook Pro every 3 or so...
  6. kp98077

    UGHHH, how do you even decide?

    between the 2019 Pro 13" and 15" such a tough decision: 15"2019 Love base line model): Screen size, Power (did I say Power?!), full, nice keyboard!Ease of seeing entire article/photos easily on large screen. Tradition.... 13" love: travel ease, ease for travel, prettify powerful, decent...
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    Do you have a 2018 MacBook Pro? Watch out for these issues.

    Hello all! I just wanted to tell you about three different issues that I had with my 2018 MacBook Pro that you may want to watch out for. Pink dot on LCD screen Graphic garbling on the screen Failed keyboard Yup! I won the lemon tech lottery with this Mac. The screen got replaced for the...
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    WOW New 15inch Macbook no faster than Old 13 in Final Cut Pro.

    I demo'd a 15 inch MBP today in store. It was the Touch Bar and Touch ID 2.6GHz 6-Core Processor Radeon Pro 555X with 4GB of GDDR5 memory 16GB 2400MHz DDR4 memory 256GB SSD storage And I put it against my 1967 Macbook Pro 2015 2.9 GHz Intel Core i5 8 GB 1867 MHz DDR3 Intel Iris Graphics...
  9. Vjosullivan

    MacBookPro · Which Extras? · In What Order?

    I'm in the market for a new MacBook Pro (though I may wait a couple of months to see if a 16" model materialises). My budget is yet to be decided but will exceed the entry price of the current 15" model. So, given a starting point of current base 15" MacBook Pro: Processor: 2.6GHz 6-core...
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    Samsung 970PRO 1TB with sintech adapter problem

    hello everyone, I have a MacBook Pro mid 2015 a1398 15"inch with 512gb ssd. I bought the Samsung 970PRO 1TB with sintech adapter, I did installed everything properly inside the computer itself and the MacOS Mojave VERSION: 10.14.5 - and I have a some problems with that. -sleep mode - I'm...
  11. Dulcimer

    Waiting for the 2020 MBP

    Might as well start this one. 2020 is surely the year of the redesign.
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    Macbook pro 2015 15''?

    Hi there, i'm wonder if there 2 versions on the macbook 2015 15'' like diffrend specs and stuff, hope you could help me out. Thanks for the help!
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    Tips for buying a used macbook pro 2015 15'' from ebay

    Hi guys, so i m looking on buying a used macbook pro 2015 15'' from ebay and i am wondering if there is something i should look out for. I'm looking for the best machine because i m thinking to keep it for a few years maybe 3. Thanks for your advice i appreciate it.
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    Oval Pink Spot on 2018 13" MacBook Pro

    I will bring my MacBook to be replaced since I have AppleCare+ and it's less than a year old, but has anyone ever gotten an oval mark on the LCD screen like this? It only appears on black or grey backgrounds.
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    Replace a Late 2015 iMac with a MacBook Pro?

    Looking for some advice on replacing my workhorse iMac with a MacBook Pro. I work in video and animation and now need to be able to work mobile. My iMac is a late 2015 27” 5k model with the 3.2 i5, AMD M390 2GB, 1TB fusion drive and 32GB ram. I would be looking at buying a used 15” MacBook...
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    Late 2011 MacBook Pro 13" sees battery but no data.

    Hi, I Recently acquired a used late 2011 MacBook Pro 13' (820-2936). The unit would only power on when plugged into the ac adapter and no battery was recognized in os x. After doing some research I replaced the battery with a brand new known good one. The macbook now has the same issue except...
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    Mojave 10.14.4 - Macbooks restarts

    Can someone give me a clue why my macbook is rebooting? I had battery, top case and logic board replacment 2 weeks ago. I have macbook pro Early 2015 / 16GB RAM/256GB SSD/2,7 GHz Intel Core i5 After restart I have error logs: Anonymous UUID: 74F4F1C4-F71C-F4A2-6E58-DD09D529C34E Thu...
  18. gabo864

    MacBook Best Buy deal

    Is the MacBook for $799 a good deal? I have a MacBook Pro 2016, I love it, but lately the battery life sucks. Would this be a good deal or would I see a big performance difference between the MacBook Pro and the MacBook?
  19. gabo864

    Switching from MacBook Pro 2016 to MacBook Air 2018 worth it?

    i love my MacBook Pro, but my only frustration is battery life. I feel like it doesn’t last long enough, so I have been considering buying a new one. Is it worth it switching to a MacBook Air?
  20. lautaroml

    Change MacBook Pro 2017 SDD. Now I can't login.

    First of all, thanks for helping me with this. My problem is the following: I have a 13-inch MacBook Pro 2017 without Touch Bar. I bought an SSD (512 GB) to change the one I had (128 GB). I opened the computer, made the SSD change and started the operating system. At first it went well but now...