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MrBond posted:Ugh I have a 2019 13" pro and now I don't know whether to get rid of this thing and get the new pros, or an M1 air, or do nothing at all… The keyboard alone would drive me to wanting to replace it, but you might also want to take into consideration its declining value and lack of future support (probably a long way off from no support but there are some features not available for Intel Macs already). I’d say if you’re in a position where an M1 or M1 Pro is an option, there’s no harm in considering it. Apple’s trade in process makes it pretty painless too. This is all barring any reason you would want an Intel Mac, like say Bootcamp.
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eddiewalker posted:What’s that mean in practice and what cable should I buy? Buy CalDigit thunderbolt 3/4 cable and you can use it for everything including 100W charging https://shop.caldigit.com/us/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=202
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I really find all the people who get a new Mac and say "wow, what a beautiful machine" really obnoxious, but my 14" MBP came in and, wow, what a beautiful machine.
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Nov 4, 2021 01:20
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How much RAM is everyone getting? I assume 16gb is enough for an idiot like me who just does spreadsheets
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Nov 4, 2021 01:30
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hatty posted:16gb is enough for an idiot like me who just does spreadsheets
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Nov 4, 2021 01:31
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hatty posted:How much RAM is everyone getting? I assume 16gb is enough for an idiot like me who just does spreadsheets I got 16gb, but kind of regret it. With a single photo session w/ Lightroom classic and photoshop open, the memory is pegged and memory pressure is yellow. It still feels relatively fast probably just because the ssd is so fast Probably still usable for a couple years until the M2 comes out and I trade in, but I would not get a higher Mpx camera in the meantime.
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Nov 4, 2021 02:00
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I ordered 32gb. I originally bought into the "ram doesn't matter" thing when the M1 came out and ordered an 8GB M1 Air, which turned out to be unusable with my normal workflow. I replaced it with a 16GB Air that still frequently gets into high memory pressure / sluggish / skippy, but it'll probably be fine for the majority of people. Normal stuff open Chrome Spotify Messages Photos node serving a decent size angular application GUI Git client Webstorm Microsoft Remote Desktop connected to another machine at 5k
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hatty posted:How much RAM is everyone getting? I assume 16gb is enough for an idiot like me who just does spreadsheets Do you do spreadsheets or "Spreadsheets" which is the contents of a production database in a .XLSB? incoherent fucked around with this message at 02:50 on Nov 4, 2021 |
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Nov 4, 2021 02:46
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MrBond posted:Ugh I have a 2019 13" pro and now I don't know whether to get rid of this thing and get the new pros, or an M1 air, or do nothing at all… Get a M1 air and you have 14 days to return it and upgrade to a 14" Pro.
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Just had a kernel crash while watching HDR Youtube content, and it seems like others are too going by this thread here. Be sure to not have anything critical running if you're on Youtube. https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/14-mbp-kernel-crash.2319799/
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Nov 4, 2021 06:44
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MeruFM posted:I got 16gb, but kind of regret it. https://www.macrumors.com/2021/11/01/macos-monterey-memory-leak-user-reports/
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Nov 4, 2021 08:56
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hatty posted:How much RAM is everyone getting? I assume 16gb is enough for an idiot like me who just does spreadsheets 32GB/1TB M1 Max, which is out for delivery today, finally! I am not a pro user by an means, except I have poo poo loads of tabs in many windows open at a time driving 3-4 monitors. By not a pro, meaning I don't do video, audio, or coding that these things are designed for. But I went for the whole hog because I had an extremely good year this year, expect it to be a ten-year laptop, and got a little too excited when I ordered.
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TraderStav posted:32GB/1TB M1 Max, which is out for delivery today, finally! MacBook Pro, M1 Max: the Ultimate Pornography Machine
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Nov 4, 2021 14:00
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Meanwhile over here my laptop has been in ZhangZhou for a week and my delivery date has been “Check back tomorrow” for four days and my trade-in box is here but I can’t send my laptop in til I have a new one and I’m a little worried about missing the 14 day window now  .
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I wrote a (really long) review about all parts of the machine. Including math about usable display area, effective LED zone coverage, calibrating displays, and some benchmarks/tests that aren’t just video focused. https://www.userlandia.com/home/2021/10/the-2021-macbook-pro-review
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Nov 4, 2021 14:07
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Probably still gonna wait until lag times drop down or Apple decides to stock 32 GB / 2 TB 16-inch configs Need that space for all the CrossOver / Windows 11 ARM VMs I'ma gonna need to run all those dating sims
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Nov 4, 2021 14:10
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Ok Comboomer posted:MacBook Pro, M1 Max: the Ultimate Pornography Machine 
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Nov 4, 2021 14:35
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I went for a beefy configuration of the 16. I feel like I have to switch to Final Cut and start using ProRes for everything to justify it. For, you know, home movies of my kids and pets.
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Shart Carbuncle posted:I went for a beefy configuration of the 16. I feel like I have to switch to Final Cut and start using ProRes for everything to justify it. have you considered starting an OnlyFans with your spouse?
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Nov 4, 2021 14:50
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hatty posted:How much RAM is everyone getting? I assume 16gb is enough for an idiot like me who just does spreadsheets Went with the base everything 14" model. 16gb is more than enough and honestly I don't even use the Pro for what it's made for, I just like how it looks over the Air so I went for it.
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Nov 4, 2021 14:55
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I may get the 14" Pro 10-core because it nets a free upgrade to the high-wattage power brick 
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Nov 4, 2021 14:59
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16GB if you plan to upgrade to 12.0.2 at some point 2TB if you plan to stay 12.0.1 and run firefox Joking aside, I got 16 because it feels like it satisfies my needs and I'm not a super power user. Biggest constant drain on memory according to Activity Monitor is and always has been my propensity to leave 400 tabs open in Safari. Everything else is a distant second 
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Riven posted:Meanwhile over here my laptop has been in ZhangZhou for a week and my delivery date has been “Check back tomorrow” for four days and my trade-in box is here but I can’t send my laptop in til I have a new one and I’m a little worried about missing the 14 day window now If it’s an Apple trade-in then the 14-day window starts when you receive the new laptop. You’ll be fine.
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blastron posted:I really find all the people who get a new Mac and say "wow, what a beautiful machine" really obnoxious, but my 14" MBP came in and, wow, what a beautiful machine. I'm still on my Macpoor Air M1 and I don't want to go back to Windows.
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Nov 4, 2021 15:46
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I LOVE my 13" M1 Air...for lying in bed or on the couch and not for doing the work things they provided it to me for lol
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Nov 4, 2021 15:54
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Software HDMI dummy - Allows custom scaled retina (HiDPI) resolutions on Apple Silicon/Intel Macs, Monterey compatible https://github.com/waydabber/BetterDummy Could be useful for peeps here
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Nov 4, 2021 16:45
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FCKGW posted:If it’s an Apple trade-in then the 14-day window starts when you receive the new laptop. You’ll be fine. Thank you! I thought it was from when I received the box. This makes me feel way better.
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AFAIK there's an extended holiday return policy for items received from the Apple online store after Nov 1 that goes into the first week of January. IDK if this applies to instore or Apple products purchased from 3rd parties, but yeah
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Yeah but return policy is probably different from trade-in policy.
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Quantum of Phallus posted:Software HDMI dummy - Allows custom scaled retina (HiDPI) resolutions on Apple Silicon/Intel Macs, Monterey compatible It is very bizarre to me that I have to do this to have a decent experience working on my 1440p monitor. I guess that’s the apple trade off, because my new 14” is so nice otherwise.
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Nov 4, 2021 18:47
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Riven posted:Thank you! I thought it was from when I received the box. This makes me feel way better. Tbf I think all of Apples material says “14 days when you receive your trade in kit” but I’ve had it confirmed multiple times that if you’re doing it the same time as a purchase than the clock starts ticking when your new gear comes in. I’ve done probably 7 trade-ins this year and two of them were past the 14 day period when I got my new stuff in and it was never an issue.
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It's here, and it's glorious. It just feels like such a substantial laptop with excellent design. I never liked the super thin ones. I didn't even realize there was a notch until I remembered to look for it. Need to take some time to get it set up. Haven't used macOS in a long time. Any suggestions for a transitioning Windows user? First adjustments seem to be around window management. The snapping around that I can do in Windows (I'm a keyboard warrior from the early 90s) so far is the only thing I'm struggling with. The rest is just going to be fun exploration.
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BetterSnapTool is solid and very cheap for snapping / hot edges
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Walked posted:BetterSnapTool is solid and very cheap for snapping / hot edges Seconded, if you’re looking for more flexibility across the board Better Touch Tool is also really good.
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Thanks for the rec, it’s fantastic. Already flying windows around and feeling much more comfortable. I’ll take the rest of my acclimation experience to the Software thread.
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TraderStav posted:Thanks for the rec, it’s fantastic. Already flying windows around and feeling much more comfortable. I’ll take the rest of my acclimation experience to the Software thread. get CrossOver and run some unauthorized Steam games, then post about it
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TraderStav posted:It's here, and it's glorious. It just feels like such a substantial laptop with excellent design. I never liked the super thin ones. I didn't even realize there was a notch until I remembered to look for it. Same here, except for the notch. I notice it and I don't like it, but it's not (so far) anywhere close to a dealbreaker, given how good everything else is.
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TraderStav posted:Haven't used macOS in a long time. Any suggestions for a transitioning Windows user? First adjustments seem to be around window management. The snapping around that I can do in Windows (I'm a keyboard warrior from the early 90s) so far is the only thing I'm struggling with. BetterSnapTool has been recommended. I use Rectangle. Rectangle is free. Try both? 🤷♂️
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Walked posted:BetterSnapTool is solid and very cheap for snapping / hot edges I use Moom myself, has crapload of layout and configuration options, and both keyboard and mouse ways to do stuff.
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I bought an old atv3 but unfortunately the d-pad of the non-Siri Remote didn't work. Luckily I still have the weird remote that came with my RevA CrapBook Pro for some reason. (and even more amazingly I could find it.) 
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