[Mac 101] Ask your questions here!

[yijuchoo]

Yes it’s durable but whether or not it’s worth your money. It really depends on your workflow. All lithium ion batteries will have a chance to bloat.

Just remember to get AppleCare.

To Macbook or iMac.
Do you need the computing power on the go? If not go for the iMac, else get the MacBook Pro and dock it to a monitor when you return home.

If getting a Macbook Pro, wat specs should I go for? Adobe CC software (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) & Sketch.

Wanted to go for iMac initially but... most probably may need some portability. However my current laptop is windows which is non-compatible with Sketch... Really hate it when there's softwares that are solely for Apple. Especially when MBP is much more expensive than iMac =_=

 

[arphamdb89]

What’s your budget like? If you can afford a 15 inch I’d definitely recommend a Vega 20 upgrade. ram at least 16GB, SSD at least 512gb.

If getting a Macbook Pro, wat specs should I go for? Adobe CC software (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) & Sketch.

Wanted to go for iMac initially but... most probably may need some portability. However my current laptop is windows which is non-compatible with Sketch... Really hate it when there's softwares that are solely for Apple. Especially when MBP is much more expensive than iMac =_=

 

[nosynancy]

Is it true the newer macs cant compare with pre-2014 macs hardware specs?

 

[arphamdb89]

The refreshed specs of new MAC are better.

Is it true the newer macs cant compare with pre-2014 macs hardware specs?

 

[yijuchoo]

What’s your budget like? If you can afford a 15 inch I’d definitely recommend a Vega 20 upgrade. ram at least 16GB, SSD at least 512gb.

Yep, looking at 15". 13" might be too small for design.

 

[arphamdb89]

Yes get a Vega 20. At least you feel better because it’s released only in nov 2018. I’m waiting for mine next week to be delivered. I7/32gb/1TB/Vega 20.

Yep, looking at 15". 13" might be too small for design.

 

[yijuchoo]

Yes get a Vega 20. At least you feel better because it’s released only in nov 2018. I’m waiting for mine next week to be delivered. I7/32gb/1TB/Vega 20.

Wow... Nice specs. Basically u maxed out to get the best! Not sure how long it can last though.

 

[arphamdb89]

Didn’t spec out the cpu and the crazily overexpensive SSD though haha

Wow... Nice specs. Basically u maxed out to get the best! Not sure how long it can last though.

 

[yijuchoo]

Didn’t spec out the cpu and the crazily overexpensive SSD though haha

Thanks for all the advice guys!

 

[yijuchoo]

Yes get a Vega 20. At least you feel better because it’s released only in nov 2018. I’m waiting for mine next week to be delivered. I7/32gb/1TB/Vega 20.

And also, I've saw comments on Macbook Pro keyboard issues on the letter "T" and spacebar. Let me know your feedback once you get hold of your new machine ("touchwood") Not sure whether the new 2019 model will have the issue solved or not though but I think that will need to wait for it to release only in June or July.

 

[arphamdb89]

Just got it. No problem so far. I love this machine a lot

And also, I've saw comments on Macbook Pro keyboard issues on the letter "T" and spacebar. Let me know your feedback once you get hold of your new machine ("touchwood") Not sure whether the new 2019 model will have the issue solved or not though but I think that will need to wait for it to release only in June or July.

 

[felixic0nn]

Can a mid-2015 MAcBook Air still survive?

 

[gannboy]

MacBook Pro 15" Retina Mid-2015 Battery Replacement

Hi,

I would like to ask which service providers in Singapore that are not Apple authorised service centre is reliable to do battery replacement. I have browsed some providers such as:

iDevice.sg
Mac.Infinity
The Repair Hospital

Do you guys have any recommendations? Really appreciate as this is my first time replacing my Macbook pro battery?

Thanks in advance.

 

[szeli]

Hi,

I would like to ask which service providers in Singapore that are not Apple authorised service centre is reliable to do battery replacement. I have browsed some providers such as:

iDevice.sg
Mac.Infinity
The Repair Hospital

Do you guys have any recommendations? Really appreciate as this is my first time replacing my Macbook pro battery?

Thanks in advance.

macplus. replaced 3 MacBook batt there.

 

[szeli]

Can a mid-2015 MAcBook Air still survive?

what do u mean survive? I'm still using my 2012 MBA as a daily driver.

 

[arphamdb89]

Depends what you do. Like my 2015 MBA is too slow for my daily usage and work.

Can a mid-2015 MAcBook Air still survive?

 

[gannboy]

macplus. replaced 3 MacBook batt there.

Thank you for your kind recommendation.

Eddy

 

[PCJunkie]

$388 ipad 2018 vs $760 ipad pro 10.5 (2017). Does the double in price for ipad pro worth it? Im mainly concern about the screen size, refresh rate and laminated screen. Also, will the ipad pro battery deteriorate faster than the ipad (2018) since its a older model?

 

[Jxoppa]

MacBook Air has a maximum brightness of 300 nits which is lesser than 500 nits for pro series. Does this actually matter if I would to use laptop at home or occasionally at cafes with minimal direct sunlight?

 

[yamakazi51]

MacBook Air has a maximum brightness of 300 nits which is lesser than 500 nits for pro series. Does this actually matter if I would to use laptop at home or occasionally at cafes with minimal direct sunlight?

Do you max out your screen brightness normally? In any case, just compare in one of the retailers.