Macbook Pro 13" 2020

[stupidog]

I guess the additional 4 years of support is for the keyboard only. It is a service note/advisory to cover the life of this keyboard. I'd rather to have a reliable keyboard than one that breaks down every now and then and have to get it serviced/replaced, which can be a hassle.

oic.

i tot can extend device warranty

 

[talberry]

any reviews on base model mbp?

Try checking the "Max Tech" channel on Youtube. I think their videos are quite good.
They have one comparing the base model and the upper tier one.

 

[*adiBOY]

Agree.. It also depends on stock availability when you need to replace the keyboard. So you may end up without the Macbook for a few days or weeks.

That depends. Usually they’ll just replace the whole bottom cover if keyboard runs out of stock or better still, replace the whole MacBook.

If you are lucky, they might even replace the newer version for you. I don’t want to say much more lol..

 

[VodkaPear]

That depends. Usually they’ll just replace the whole bottom cover if keyboard runs out of stock or better still, replace the whole MacBook.

If you are lucky, they might even replace the newer version for you. I don’t want to say much more lol..

Can ask, if case like my this tb 2016 mpb, got hope? no more warranty le.

 

[*adiBOY]

Can ask, if case like my this tb 2016 mpb, got hope? no more warranty le.

What happened to your MacBook Pro?

 

[VodkaPear]

What happened to your MacBook Pro?

No idea. The coating seems no more. Now the oil stain can't clean off no matter how hard I tried using with the microfiber cloth.

 

[falcon2000]

Can ask, if case like my this tb 2016 mpb, got hope ? no more warranty le.

You could found about this issue in here.

https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/apple-clinic-5/macbook-staingate-5904769.html

 

[*adiBOY]

No idea. The coating seems no more. Now the oil stain can't clean off no matter how hard I tried using with the microfiber cloth.

This issue Apple will replace the LCD free of charge. Just go to the support app and select display issues to follow the instruction.

 

[swathe]

Is it fine to use a underpowered USB charger?

I intend to get a small ultra portable 30W GaN charger when travelling. The same charger will be used for iphone and Mac Pro.

1. I do not expect to charge back to 100% when using as long as it sustain and do not drain fast during the day. At most I fully run on battery during day time.
2. I will charge it overnight at the end of the day bringing it back to 100% (macbook off or in suspend)

Will it damage the macbook or will it not charge even when powered off?

I understand USB chargers are not dumb chargers in the past, the voltage and ampere is negotiated between the device/charger before the power flows.

Is this a good idea?

 

[*adiBOY]

Is it fine to use a underpowered USB charger?

I intend to get a small ultra portable 30W GaN charger when travelling. The same charger will be used for iphone and Mac Pro.

1. I do not expect to charge back to 100% when using as long as it sustain and do not drain fast during the day. At most I fully run on battery during day time.
2. I will charge it overnight at the end of the day bringing it back to 100% (macbook off or in suspend)

Will it damage the macbook or will it not charge even when powered off?

I understand USB chargers are not dumb chargers in the past, the voltage and ampere is negotiated between the device/charger before the power flows.

Is this a good idea?

For 13” MacBook Pro, you can use a 30W charger to charge when the MacBook is idle but it will take a few hours to fully charged it. However, the battery life will still deplete if you are charging the MacBook Pro while using since there isn’t enough power given to all the components.

Note that slower charging will stress the battery too.

 

[Arandalo]

No idea. The coating seems no more. Now the oil stain can't clean off no matter how hard I tried using with the microfiber cloth.

anti reflective coating issue aka staingate. have been affecting all macbooks with retina display since it was introduced in 2012. there's no solution that i'm aware of unless you

1) not clean the display
2) not to let it come into contact with any kind of object
3) not pack the laptop in a backpack full with other things as pressure will on the chassis will cause the display to come into contact with the keyboard and either dirty the display or scratch the coating
4) keep it away from heat (like using it on clamshell mode)

if your macbook is under apple care they'll replace it for free. if it's past the warranty period likely you'll have to pay ($800 if i'm not wrong, maybe less or more now) unless you have some very good reason to explain. even after replacing the issue will be back after 2 to 4 years unless you take the precautions I mentioned above.

i'm using a late 2013 macbook pro retina 13" and have replaced my display 4 or 5 times when it was under warranty. today i still face the staingate issue. there's a facebook group about this isssue as well https://www.facebook.com/groups/607572909386595/

 

[incubus07]

Is it fine to use a underpowered USB charge
I understand USB chargers are not dumb chargers in the past, the voltage and ampere is negotiated between the device/charger before the power flows.

Is this a good idea?

Its fine if you dont intend to charge and use at the same time

 

[*adiBOY]

anti reflective coating issue aka staingate. have been affecting all macbooks with retina display since it was introduced in 2012. there's no solution that i'm aware of unless you

1) not clean the display
2) not to let it come into contact with any kind of object
3) not pack the laptop in a backpack full with other things as pressure will on the chassis will cause the display to come into contact with the keyboard and either dirty the display or scratch the coating
4) keep it away from heat (like using it on clamshell mode)

if your macbook is under apple care they'll replace it for free. if it's past the warranty period likely you'll have to pay ($800 if i'm not wrong, maybe less or more now) unless you have some very good reason to explain. even after replacing the issue will be back after 2 to 4 years unless you take the precautions I mentioned above.

i'm using a late 2013 macbook pro retina 13" and have replaced my display 4 or 5 times when it was under warranty. today i still face the staingate issue. there's a facebook group about this isssue as well https://www.facebook.com/groups/607572909386595/

No you don’t have to lay even if you don’t have AppleCare. Apple has a replacement program to replace the display on all eligible MacBooks with coating issues up to 4 years from the original purchase date.

Eligible models:

MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2015)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2015)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017)
MacBook (12-inch, Early 2015)
MacBook (12-inch, Early 2016)
MacBook (12-inch, Early 2017)

 

[madcampus]

10th Gen CPU 13" MBP vs 16" MBP.

 

[smallboi09]

Hello all, is it true that there will be a "back-to-school" promo in July? So it's not worth for me to buy the MBP 13" now if I am eligible?

 

[*adiBOY]

Hello all, is it true that there will be a "back-to-school" promo in July? So it's not worth for me to buy the MBP 13" now if I am eligible?

There will be a back to school promo. Usually Apple will just bundle it with a beats headphone. If you want that, you can wait. Else you are better off getting the new MBP13” from the education store.

 

[StanII]

Do you need the portability? 16" has better value but portability is very important too for some.

nope, likely using at home most of the time, this will replace my dying 2-in-1 tablet at home, stuck between getting a new ITX PC Rig or bite the bullet for once experience MacOS which i've always wanted.

Was contemplating on these two too. But I found out that the butterfly keyboard from the previous models is really very horrible. You can do a quick search on YouTube and there are plenty of feedback on the butterfly keyboard.

i thought new 16" MBP is using the new keyboard?

use a external ssd would be cheaper
am undecided though whether to up the ram to 16gb for 13 base model just for web surfing, watching netflix and ms office

my usage is similar to yours, i won't be doing any editing work, that's why i'm stuck between new base MacBook pro 2020 13" or go for refurb base MacBook pro 16"

whether the $500 premium will be worth it since it technically can last longer and I might just connect to monitor/TV most of the time yet i like bigger tech gadgets *can imagine the 16" display and speaker difference over the 13" model"

really dilemma.

 

[*adiBOY]

i thought new 16" MBP is using the new keyboard?

Yes the 16” MBP is using the new scissor key switches as well.

my usage is similar to yours, i won't be doing any editing work, that's why i'm stuck between new base MacBook pro 2020 13" or go for refurb base MacBook pro 16"

whether the $500 premium will be worth it since it technically can last longer and I might just connect to monitor/TV most of the time yet i like bigger tech gadgets *can imagine the 16" display and speaker difference over the 13" model"

really dilemma.

Lol since you’ll be connecting to an external monitor most of the time, why would you need a bigger display or speakers?

 

[Shutterfly]

Hello all, is it true that there will be a "back-to-school" promo in July? So it's not worth for me to buy the MBP 13" now if I am eligible?

I think back to school not always will have?

 

[StanII]

Yes the 16” MBP is using the new scissor key switches as well.





Lol since you’ll be connecting to an external monitor most of the time, why would you need a bigger display or speakers?

i use dual screen mostly now still.

speaker cause i don't have a dedicated speaker, still relying that on the tablet