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  1. petvas

    Smart Folio keyboard (12.9) vs MacBook Pro 13" (2018)

    Today I got my Smart Folio keyboard for my iPad 12.9 (2018) and I wanted to post my first impressions, especially compared to my MacBook Pro, which I use daily for work and leisure. I like the feeling of the smart folio keyboard, but I prefer the butterfly mechanism of the MacBook Pro. Of...
  2. MacOH21

    Laptop Bag for Business Travel

    Apologies if this is a dup thread... I’m in the market for a business travel laptop bag / briefcase. Things I’m looking for: Professional look: I need to carry it into a client meeting for a Fortune level company (leather?). Hold a MacBook of some kind, but also have dedicated storage for...
  3. Apple_Glen_UK

    iCloud Question

    Please forgive my ignorance but I don't know a lot when it comes to iCloud. I have a MacBook Pro and an iPhone SE. I don't use iCloud and prefer to store photos, music and documents on my Mac. I don't use iMessage and I do my own back ups. Therefore, is there any point in staying signed in...
  4. vaizor

    Macbook Pro mid 2015 vs. Macbook pro 2018

    Hello, I am currently using the base model mid-2015 Macbook pro, and have been looking into an upgrade. Alot of people are saying there is not going to be an upgrade this summer, but even if there is I was wanting your take on whether I should grab a 2018 15" base model instead of waiting for...
    • vaizor
    • Thread
    • buying advice macbook pro macbook pro 15 2015 macbook pro 2018 upgrade
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  5. groove-agent

    Future MBP Keyboard Predictions?

    I personally still own a 2008, 2012, and 2015 15" MBP. I refuse to purchase a 2016-2018 for obvious reasons but of course have typed on them. When you look at their keyboards chronologically, you can see the action (height/ key press travel) slowly getting lower and lower. In addition to...
    • groove-agent
    • Thread
    • 2019 macbook pro butterfly keyboard macbook pro touch keyboard
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  6. Zerofade

    MacBook Pro 4.1 broken socket next to right fan

    Hi all, I recently opened up my MBP4.1 15” to clean out the fans, I accidentally pulled off the socket that’s next to the fan connection on the right side. I even broke off one of the pins from the socket too. It wasn’t actually anything to do with the fan, so I shouldn’t have touched it...
  7. Adam1988

    Resolved Help with screen is pitch black

    Hello everyone! My name is Nestor! Please help! I am in trouble with my MacBook Pro When i turn it on it just stays black and there is no backlight on the screen. Like if the screen components got disconnected. When i turn on the macbook pro it turns on and i can hear the sound and...
    • Adam1988
    • Thread
    • backlight panel black screen macbook pro no visuals sound available
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  8. D

    Macbook Pro Intel i7 (7th gen) vs Macbook Pro Touchbar i5(8th gen)

    Hello Everyone! I'm looking to purchase a new MacBook Pro. I am about to retire my 2010 MacBook Pro (core 2 duo). Trying to get into coding & matlab so a fast computer would help. I had made two configurations and the cost variance is only $20. Where the touch bar option is cheaper. Option...
    • davet7
    • Thread
    • intel core i5 processor intel core i7 processor macbook pro touch bar
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  9. M

    MPRO Late 2013: suggested upgrade?

    Hello, I have a MPRO Late 2013 and I often run out of memory when using Photoshop + Illustrator + Chrome (sometimes even just 2 of them). I know the RAM is soldered to the MB so I was wondering, what upgrade should I do to not have all the memory s**ked off? Thanks :)
  10. M

    Cannot upgrade from 10.8.5 (Mountain Lion)

    Hi. I'm on a mid-2012 MBP and have just done a full reset of everything and installed a new copy of Mountain Lion. I then tried to upgrade to Mojave but was met with the following message: "This Apple ID has not yet been used with the App Store. Please review your account information". I...
  11. YoMedved

    MacBook Pro 15" 2018 (2017?) display glitch

    Hello! I tried to find anything related with this issue but failed. Periodically I have weird glitches on my 15-inch 2018 MBP display. Big white polygons all over the active window (happens mostly in full screen, so they seen across all display). It is very hard to reproduce, it happens...
    • YoMedved
    • Thread
    • 2017 2018 display glitch gpu issue macbook pro
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  12. S

    What is the best Macbook Pro?

    Hello everyone, Currently, I own a 2010 Macbook Pro 13". This laptop has done me well and still does everything I need it to. I upgraded the harddrive to an SSD, put in a new battery, and expanded the memory from 4GB to 8GB. Everything is snappy and it runs well, just I am wanting something...
  13. M

    4k @ 60hz Not working with Display Port - MacBook Pro 2015

    Hi guys, I have been at this for hours and hours and its frustrating me very much. I recently purchased a 4k monitor and was unable to achieve 60hz on HDMI, then I learnt I needed to use DisplayPort to Mini Display port. So I purchased a DP > MiniDP cable and I am now using it, though I'm...
    • Manesh
    • Thread
    • 30hz 60hz bootcamp macbook pro monitor
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  14. B

    The question for old Macbook pro 13", 2017 NTB users

    Hi everyone. I do like Steve Jobs' era of Apple so that why I still use old Macbook pro 2009, because it never let me down. But now I'm going to do some upgrade after 10 years of using my old laptop. I intend to buy mentioned in the title model. But it is so slippery way with these new macbooks...
    • BoiledFish
    • Thread
    • 13" 2017 feedback macbook pro non touch bar old users
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  15. W

    Resolved Help! Black bars around image external monitor when connected to MBP

    Dear all, I just ordered an ultrawide external monitor (LG 29WK500) to use along with my Macbook Pro (13", Early 2015). However, when connecting the monitor to my MBP, black bars of approx. two cm (left/right) and one cm (top/bottom) appear around the image. The image on the monitor does not...
    • Weón
    • Thread
    • black bars external monitor lg 29wk500 lg 29wk600 macbook pro not filled up resolution screen filling screen issue
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  16. A

    Value for free Memory differs in Disk Utility and in Apple - About this mac - Storage

    I am using macbook pro retina 13, late 2013, 512 SSD, using the latest software, 10.14.4. According to the disk utility i have only around 39 gb free, according to apple logo - about this mac - storage, i have over 139 gb free. Also adobe lightroom says that i have only 39 gb free. What can I...
  17. Asiancelloboy

    What’s the Best Macbook Pro with USB ports?

    I’m looking to switch over from Windows to Mac but I still would like to use my ancient USB audio recording devices with my laptop, so I’m looking for a 2015 or earlier MacBook Pro that still has USB ports. So far the fastest processor I’ve been able to find in a Macbook is the I7-4980HQ in the...
    • Asiancelloboy
    • Thread
    • 4980hq fastest processor i7-4980hq macbook pro usb usb ports
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  18. PinkyMacGodess

    Apps Zwift and macbookpro13,3 video issues, adapter issues?

    Sorry, wrong forum...
  19. EEzycade

    MBP 2018 AppleCare+?

    When I first wanted to buy a MacBook Pro, I was very hesitant. I knew about the keyboard issues AKA dust ruins the keyboard. So when the 2018 version was released and I saw the teardown that showed the thin membrane under the key caps. I was very relieved. So I bought. And now, after hearing...
    • EEzycade
    • Thread
    • 2018 mbp apple care apple care + macbook pro macbook pro keyboard
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  20. A

    Touch Pad Defect Brand New MBP

    It seems like there's a bright scratch on the top left of the touchpad on this new MacBook Pro that I just opened today. It is only visible from an angle in a lit room. The problem is that it is very distracting and is most prevalent from the angle that the laptop would normally be used from. Is...
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