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I'm looking at battery packs (for a 12.9" iPad Pro), is there any significant difference between these $100 (also only $80 on Amazon I think) and $150 ones? They're both 20,000 mAH, and the cheaper one actually has more charging ports. The more expensive one seems to charge a bit faster, but I'm assuming the other will still be fast enough to keep an iPad Pro running while it's in use? Anyone know if there's any difference in durability between the two? I'll be carrying it around with me a lot and I'd like it to last for a long time. Alternatively, if anyone has recommendations for other brands or models then I'm all ears.
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Koramei posted:I'm looking at battery packs (for a 12.9" iPad Pro), is there any significant difference between these $100 (also only $80 on Amazon I think) and $150 ones? They're both 20,000 mAH, and the cheaper one actually has more charging ports. The more expensive one seems to charge a bit faster, but I'm assuming the other will still be fast enough to keep an iPad Pro running while it's in use? Anyone know if there's any difference in durability between the two? I'll be carrying it around with me a lot and I'd like it to last for a long time. The $149 can put out 30W so you can charge a laptop with it
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Jan 4, 2018 22:28
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Anker makes a 30W one that is significantly cheaper and probably better.
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African AIDS cum posted:Haven't kept up with Apple hardware for years, any reason I shouldn't get a 12" Macbook? Used to use a 12" ibook then the smallest macbook air so the size should be fine for me It's mostly good for casual user type stuff but beware the keyboard sucks a million dicks.
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Jan 5, 2018 02:42
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Keyboard on the MacBook is pretty good. It's better than the one on the current MBP.
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Jan 5, 2018 02:46
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Noctone posted:It's mostly good for casual user type stuff but beware the keyboard sucks a million dicks.
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Jan 5, 2018 03:52
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Proteus Jones posted:They have branded loving BADGES. This "cute name for an exploit" wore out it's welcome around the time of Heartbleed. Everyone in the infosec community claims to hate this trend, but then they end up branding their own research when they find something big. It's a huge joke. I'd rather big flaws have dumb but recognisable names rather than CVE-984375938475
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Jan 5, 2018 06:31
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Proteus Jones posted:Keyboard on the MacBook is pretty good. It's better than the one on the current MBP. It's not but it's more excusable on something that small.
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Jan 5, 2018 08:21
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Proteus Jones posted:Keyboard on the MacBook is pretty good. It's better than the one on the current MBP. Don't the 2017 MB have the same keyboard now?
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Jan 5, 2018 18:55
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I upgraded my 5,1 Mac Pro to High Sierra and my add-in nVidia card (GT 750) isn't working with the web drivers. I can install the drivers but when I reboot it will always use OSX Default Graphics Drivers no matter what. Any ideas?
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Jan 8, 2018 02:26
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Didja try: Disabling SIP? or entering code:Make sure the web driver version matches your OS X build. Also, use the program here, nVidia Web Driver Updater. I've never had a problem using this and it also issues the proper NVRAM settings for you. Binary Badger fucked around with this message at 06:20 on Jan 8, 2018 |
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Binary Badger posted:Didja try: SIP needs to be enabled during install per nVidia or install will fail. Tried terminal command but it could only be entered in the Recovery partition and even then it didn't seem to stick. nVidia Web Driver Updater didn't seem to do anything more that manually downloading the drivers would do. I ended up fixing it by uninstalling the drivers, reboot, perform PRAM reset, connect via VNC and reinstall the drivers. After that everything works normal again. Thanks for your help!
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Jan 8, 2018 19:42
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I'm moving from a 2014 MBP to a 2017 MBP, and I use a 2014 Thunderbolt monitor. My future has some adapters in it, I think. The monitor's got 3 USB slots, one Thunderbolt 2, and Firewire (which I've never used for anything, so I have no idea if it's an option at all), so which cable should I do - A) Thunder 2 to USB-C, or B) USB to USB-C, or C) something else? Next: will any of those methods charge the mbp, or will I have to get a magsafe-to-USB-C adapter (or simply plug in to the actual charger)?
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Jan 9, 2018 20:48
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jackpot posted:I'm moving from a 2014 MBP to a 2017 MBP, and I use a 2014 Thunderbolt monitor. My future has some adapters in it, I think. jackpot posted:Next: will any of those methods charge the mbp, or will I have to get a magsafe-to-USB-C adapter (or simply plug in to the actual charger)?
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Jan 9, 2018 21:01
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jackpot posted:I'm moving from a 2014 MBP to a 2017 MBP, and I use a 2014 Thunderbolt monitor. My future has some adapters in it, I think. You’ll still need to run a separate power cable into the MBP though because as was noted above there isn’t a MagSafe -> USB-C converter.
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Jan 9, 2018 22:14
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Thanks everyone.Bob Morales posted:Nope, they won't charge, and I don't think there is a magsafe to USB-C (aside form Kickstarters)
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Just in case anyone was curious about my old-rear end Macbook Pro with a broken screen connector, I ended up ordering this keyboard and have been thrilled with it: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PIMIUPW It's been ~3 weeks so far but haven't had to charge it, it feels exactly like the actual keyboard on the macbook both in size and tactile feedback, and the layout is almost exactly the same. Doesn't do multiple devices but  it was cheap as hell and I trust Anker and don't care about device switching.Once I get this tiny-rear end mouse replaced with a trackpad I'll finally have my laptop (mostly) back  Maybe if the display connector is a cheap fix it could be portable again too! #2018goals
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Jan 11, 2018 09:27
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Had a feeling it would be the Anker, I have one too. You’re right about charging, I can’t even remember the last time I did... I probably should put it on charge soon before it dies on me. The one thing I don’t like, and it’s super odd, is that the key combination to cut/paste rather than copy/paste doesn’t work. I have no idea why. Instead I just hold option and select Move from either the Edit menu or the right click menu so it’s no biggie.
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Jan 11, 2018 14:46
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EL BROMANCE posted:Had a feeling it would be the Anker, I have one too. You’re right about charging, I can’t even remember the last time I did... I probably should put it on charge soon before it dies on me. Yeah you mentioned Anker had one so I checked it out and between the similarity and great price I pulled the trigger so thank you!  haven't had that issue, it's disconnected a handful of times but I've got a ton of 2.4ghz wireless networks and devices in my area so I'm not going to complain if my shitposting gets delayed by ~3 seconds once a week.
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Jan 12, 2018 02:19
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So I did a dumb thing: bought a monitor without noticing the resolution is 1080p instead of 1440p. I should've seen it, but the monitor I've been using for four years is 1440p and so I took it for granted that four years later any new monitor I bought would be just as good. And it's not. Anyway, I'm gonna return it and go for something else - I'm thinking of this unless anyone sees a reason not to. Also, for ports it's got VGA, DVI-D, HDMI, and Display Port - and from what I'm reading VGA won't do 2560x1440. I was gonna get an HDMI->USB-C cable as long as that'll gimme 2560. Sound ok?
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Jan 13, 2018 06:27
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jackpot posted:Anyway, I'm gonna return it and go for something else - I'm thinking of this unless anyone sees a reason not to. It looks ugly and has giant bezels? What are you using it for?
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I wonder if that’s an older model that’s been hanging around, cos it seems more expensive than I’d presume. I have an IPS AOC display I bought last year, 27” with a pretty thin bezel that’s 1080p (I was hoping for a 1440p display too) that I bought from BestBuy for $150.
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Jan 13, 2018 15:59
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Yeah that model was released in February of 2015. Unless you’re looking to match something you already have, I would look into something newer than that if you can.
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Jan 13, 2018 18:52
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I got this for $274 in November. No idea why the price is so much higher now but should be a great deal when it goes on sale.
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Jan 13, 2018 19:24
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Microcenter has the just-released iMac Pro for $1000 off (20%) now so if you've been waiting for a sale... http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.aspx?sku=686402
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FCKGW posted:Microcenter has the just-released iMac Pro for $1000 off (20%) now so if you've been waiting for a sale...  1. Suddenly a $3999 computer sounds like a deal 2. People who bought at full price gon be mad 3. Anyone else know that guy on Reddit who's always says nobody can undercut Apple on Macs and B&H and Microcenter break the law
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Bob Morales posted:3. Anyone else know that guy on Reddit who's always says nobody can undercut Apple on Macs and B&H and Microcenter break the law When I worked for Frys a decade ago there was definitely a maximum discounted price (we could only do $5 off iPods for instance) but I don’t think that has been the case for years and years.
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The AppleCare on my 15" rMBP is up on the 15th - can I take it in and have them check it over before it expires to see if there are any issues, or would I actually need to have an active issue for them to check it out?
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SourKraut posted:The AppleCare on my 15" rMBP is up on the 15th - can I take it in and have them check it over before it expires to see if there are any issues, or would I actually need to have an active issue for them to check it out? They don’t really do preventative checkups. You can maybe use Coconut Battery to see if that’s borderline, but otherwise just know that you paid for peace of mind. The Apple store is swamped with phone batteries now. You don’t really want to go there for fun anyways.
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EL BROMANCE posted:I wonder if that’s an older model that’s been hanging around, cos it seems more expensive than I’d presume. I have an IPS AOC display I bought last year, 27” with a pretty thin bezel that’s 1080p (I was hoping for a 1440p display too) that I bought from BestBuy for $150. KingEup posted:It looks ugly and has giant bezels? jackpot fucked around with this message at 05:34 on Jan 14, 2018 |
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jackpot posted:True it's an older model but unless I'm missing something this one is 1440p. There aren't a ton of monitors at this resolution and price, from what I'm seeing. The reason that AOC monitor is so cheap is that it's poop from a butt. It has a TN LCD panel, and at 27" you are going to see the everloving poo poo out of TN's extremely viewing angle dependent color rendering and contrast ratio. If by design you mean graphical design, you really, really, really want an IPS panel. (Actually you want one even if all you do is code like me. IPS is just massively better, the only people who want TN are gamers obsessed with response time.) (Also AOC is a garbage tier brand.) Here is another IPS 1440p that is not too expensive, and Asus is a step up from AOC. I have one at work and it is good. https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-PB278Q-2560x1440-DisplayPort-Monitor/dp/B009C3M7H0
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If you can deal with a smaller physical size (but same resolution) the Dell 25" is around $330. There’s a few different model numbers on Amazon and I’m not sure of the differences though.
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Are the newer Mbps better than the first ones with the touchscreen bar thing? I feel like there's been a laptop drought the last few years but my 2010 Thinkpad is showing age
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shovelbum posted:Are the newer Mbps better than the first ones with the touchscreen bar thing? I feel like there's been a laptop drought the last few years but my 2010 Thinkpad is showing age As an owner of a tb mbp, get a 2015.
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Jan 14, 2018 19:34
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13" MacBook Pro without touch bar is a great way to go if you can manage with a dual core. I have a 15" MBP with Touch Bar and its super average.
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I'd say it depends on what you use use it for. I have a 15" rMBP and it's perfectly fine. In fact I even use the touch-bar far more often than I thought I would and I even like it. If I were just using it for writing white-papers, review of project design and documentation, email and Zoom meetings, a 13" rMBP or even a 12" rMB would be perfectly adequate. However, I also use it regularly to run a couple VMs and PyCharm for developing some internal tools. So the extra oomph and bigger screen is a must for me for when I'm not plugged into a desk with external monitors. The larger screen is also good for reviewing network and process diagrams in Omnigraffle. If money is an issue, look at the refurb listings at Apple.
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I'd wait for a new rMBP that uses the newfangled Intel i7s with the AMD GPUs or a 13-inch you can equip with a quad-core CPU.. current rMBPs are lovely for what you pay for even with Apple Tax
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Used 2015 might be ok though. MagSafe!
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Yeast posted:13" MacBook Pro without touch bar is a great way to go if you can manage with a dual core.
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Pivo posted:Used 2015 might be ok though. MagSafe! Do those really get >20 hours of heavy WiFi use on battery? My gf swears hers does but that sounds high
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