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  1. AjTee

    Scratched Speck cover from Premium Reseller

    Hello, I have bought Speck cover for my MBP 2017 13 inch. It is new one, but it has marks. Is it normal for this this producent? I know that it is cover and it is only for security, but it is very strange to have such a things from a start of usage.
    • AjTee
    • Thread
    • 2017 cover from start of usage mbp scratches speck
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  2. AjTee

    Stands in MBP 2017 13,3" - scrape away

    Hello, Is it normal that stands/footers in MBP 2017 scrape away quickly? On all of them I see traces of scrape away. If this stands scrape away totally can I change them by itself? Cheers :)
    • AjTee
    • Thread
    • 2017 mbp mbp 13 mbp 2017 scrape away stands
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  3. S

    Future proofing your MacBook Pro?

    So a couple of things to start. I already purchased my MBP and an external monitor so this is more an academic discussion, for me, perhaps not for others that are still in the process of deciding which options to click when ordering their new 2018 MBP. I just enjoy the banter. Second, I know...
    • Scott Sherman
    • Thread
    • 15 inch macbook pro best best computer best laptop best monitor macbook pro mbp new upgrade vega 20
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  4. R

    Windows Boot Camp vs. Mac os

    My main question is in regards to performance on default OS x compared to performance on boot-camped Windows 10. I understand that windows based games will run better on windows but's that not what I am asking. I am using a 2018 Macbook pro 15, Are there any performance loss when running...
  5. S

    Question for early adopters of MBP 15 inch with 560X GPU

    I am curious if you will be 1) buying an external GPU (if so which one?) 2) sell your “old” MBP 15 INCH 560X To buy a new Vega model 3) keep your 560X model and accept it’s limitations 4). Spend endless hours complaining about how Apple screwed you by making your computer obsolete in just...
    • Scott Sherman
    • Thread
    • blackmagic egpu external external gpu macbook pro 560x mbp vega
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  6. B

    MBP 2013 late 13" and Dell U2415 24" issue

    So my problem is, I have an external monitor screen filling problem. My MacBook Pro (2013 13" Late) is not filling the entire screen of a Dell U2415 External Monitor. I tried to change resolutions, mirroring, closing macbook, change cables (hdmi-hdmi, mdp-dp), resetting pram, smc, but yet...
  7. E

    MacBook Pro 2018 Failed Fans (High spec i9)

    Bought a new 2018 MBP in Aug, already got issues with the fans failing not able to run at high RPMs. They constantly click every 20 seconds. This is the most highly spec'd MBP you can purchase and it's a truckload of S**T. What were they thinking of sticking an i9 in such a slimline body? The...
  8. F

    URGENT: Is 8GB ram sufficient? Opinions needed :)

    Hi everyone, I have come across a very good and limited (5 units) sale for an almost new MBP 2018 with 8GB of RAM. I'd aim for 16GB, but the deal I can get is only for the base Touchbar model (but with 512GB storage). I know a lot of you guys know more about this stuff than I do, so I really...
    • felixen
    • Thread
    • 2018 macbook macbook pro mbp performance ram
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  9. Apple_Glen_UK

    Mail; Duplicate Emails in Sent Mailbox

    Despite having a Mac for a few years now I have only just started using Mail. My email account is through Hotmail/Outlook and it all synced without any issues yesterday. The only problem I am experiencing is when sending messages the email appears twice in the Sent folder. I have checked with...
  10. A

    Which MBP 2018 upgrades would be worth it for me?

    Hey there! I'm looking at upgrading my old MBP to one of the 2018 15" versions and am struggling to decide which upgrades would be worth the expense. I do a variety of weird content related things on my laptop, so I'm looking to be broadly covered for these. These include: - Editing/Exporting...
  11. E

    MBP worth it or not? For designer

    Hiya! I'm searching for new MBP, but heard alot bad reviews on the new one. The price is huge, that makes me a second thought, shall i change back to window or any advice? Thanks alot
  12. O

    2018 MBP 15 Coil Whine

    I just bought the i7 2.6GHz, 512G version and noticed there is coil whine. It's pretty audible all the time and becomes loud when I use VM. Anyone else having it?
    • Oreotto
    • Thread
    • 2018 activity black magic mbp noise speed ssd static test
    • Replies: 360
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  13. AjTee

    Separation of Retina and keyboard in MBP 2017

    Hello Guys, Can you please tell me if you separate something Retina and keyboard in MBP? I am looking for something to separate my Retina screen and keyboard. Read about scratching Retinas because of keyboards in MBP. What do you think about it? Rgds
    • AjTee
    • Thread
    • 2017 keyboard mbp retina separation
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  14. danakm

    Can I still download and make a bootable copy of El Capitan?

    I'm sure I had a copy, but I must have misplaced it and lost it somehow, and now I need to do a fresh install on my ancient mid-2009 MBP and I'm not sure how to proceed. Any help is BEYOND appreciated :)
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    Upgraded 13" or base model 15"?

    Hey, I'm in the market for getting a macbook pro. I'm considering 13" MBP (Touch Bar) with the upgraded processor, 16GB ram and 256GB memory. This price tag is $2,299.00. Though, the 15" MBP base model with 16GB ram, 6 core processor and 256GB memory is priced $2,399.00. My question is...
  16. T

    2018 MBP 15 Running Hot When Sleeping

    I recently got the 2018 Macbook Pro 15 2.6GHZ/32GB/500GB. I also have a HooToo dongle and I'm finding that the MBP is running when. The MBP is plugged into power, the Hootoo is plugged into the MBP and my phone is plugged into the dongle. This is with the lid closed and the MBP sleeping. My...
    • tkoriginal
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    • charging charging phone dongle hootoo hot macbook 15 2018 mbp
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  17. Premal212

    How Accurate Are MBP Temperatures?

    I was just checking, intel power gadget and macs fan control and I'm not so sure about the temperatures. Normally when running my CPU is around 66degrees, as soon as I run the yes command (100% CPU) the temperature shoots up to 99 degrees, within the matter of a second - that's not the issue...
  18. mmgbmm

    MBP2018 with 32GB RAM

    hi, Just ordered a new MBP 2018 with 32GB RAM. Considering the RAM is directly soldered to the main board, does anyone know how Apple handles non-standard build orders? Will they dismantle off-the-shelf standard unit and solder the extra memory?
    • mmgbmm
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    • 32gb ram mbp mbp 15” mbp 2018
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  19. Y

    Time for an upgrade? (2008 MBP)

    My MBP has served me well, its late 2008 15" Unibody, running 10.10.5, i upgraded the RAM a while ago to 8GB nowadays, when playing Youtube 1080p, the CPU usage goes up really high, the fans go crazy and the video starts lagging and pausing I was thinking of getting a more modern refurb, like...
  20. whatsinamac

    MBP for basic use - 128GB Storage, 8GB RAM, i5 Processor?

    Hello People, I've never used a Mac in my life and this would be my first switch from PC to Mac. My usage would be limited to basic navigation, use of office tools, surfing etc. I just want to try my hands on Mac and witness the experience. Do you think for my limited usage 128 Gigs of storage...
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