[Official] 12" Macbook Discussions

[HiStOrY MaKeR]

just wondering, if anyone had brought their 12" to a.lab or qlab for repairs. with the repairability score of 1 ( from ifixit), can they even repair anything ? 1 to 1 exch ? heh..... #iwish

Don't hope for that. It was a disappointing moment for me.
Waiting for Apple Retail Store to open and it will be "Hallelujah!"

 

[HiStOrY MaKeR]

i agree. even for other laptops, this can be very convenient. for myself, it is really a hassle having to plug in power cable, display and mouse cable each time i go to my main desk. having to just plug 1 cable helps a lot.

But I've been using the MacBook without any docks, etc. Just the $28 USB-C to USB-A. Just that sometimes ripping DVD/MP3s will be lack of power in 2 - 3 hours. So need a dock for simple solution instead of the typical Apple cable which is expensive and ugly.

yeah, wait for more reviews since it is owc. but chances are high since the dock itself requires external power.

Yeah. I think the "overcharging" is my main concern with power delivery.

 

[manofsorrows]

Don't hope for that. It was a disappointing moment for me.
Waiting for Apple Retail Store to open and it will be "Hallelujah!"

what happened ? did you really bring it for repairs ? mind sharing FR ?

 

[HiStOrY MaKeR]

what happened ? did you really bring it for repairs ? mind sharing FR ?

Just the hassle. Apple contacted me and was willing to do 1-to-1. But Singapore do not have a Apple Retail Store. So..... they arranged to take a look.

But didn't resolve any issues.

In the end, I just formatted the system with fresh El Capitan from Yosemite, reset SMC and PRAM and solved all the issues.

 

[NeonX]

just wondering, if anyone had brought their 12" to a.lab or qlab for repairs. with the repairability score of 1 ( from ifixit), can they even repair anything ? 1 to 1 exch ? heh..... #iwish

brought mine there for repair before, once of my keys got stuck, no tactile feedback. manage to fix it after 2 tries. first try the stuck key was fixed, but another key got stuck.

iirc they have to replace the whole keyboard for this issue

 

[manofsorrows]

brought mine there for repair before, once of my keys got stuck, no tactile feedback. manage to fix it after 2 tries. first try the stuck key was fixed, but another key got stuck.

iirc they have to replace the whole keyboard for this issue

i would imagine they just replace the key that was spoilt instead of the entire keyboard. iirc, the keyboard is not a single module ?

 

[NeonX]

had to replace the whole thing if I’m not wrong

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[Eidekos]

Anyone using external monitor to use at home?

can you recommend me a monitor?

will a QHD 1440p replicate the same resolution as retina display? or standard 1080p res good enough?

looking at 23-24" only.

 

[manofsorrows]

Dell U2515... if non glossy is your thing. i personally like non glossy. its 2K resolution. I hooked it up with my macbook pro with the mini dp (cable included) and yes the resolution is 1440.

 

[NeonX]

anyone any idea on where to get the twelve south book arc for this macbook?

Anyone running lightroom btw? how’s the performance like?

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[ashhong]

anyone any idea on where to get the twelve south book arc for this macbook?

Anyone running lightroom btw? how’s the performance like?

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i hasn't seen it in local store here.

just wondering if anyone here used twelve south parcslope? it looks great and is one of the few stand which does not requires an external keyboard to use, but i am scare that the angle of 18 degree is to steep for comfortable typing. what do you guy think?

 

[macb0y]

guys take note
http://www.apple.com/support/usbc-chargecable/

for retina 12" macbook..

 

[manofsorrows]

Yup, mine kena ! just called apple liao and they are replacing my usb c cable... and it will be delivered to me in 3-5 business days... the old cable have to return.

 

[macb0y]

they are going to replace the 3 pin plug too?
Thinking of going down Alab later..

 

[manofsorrows]

dont bother la... unless the cable is giving you problems... just call apple up and get them to send 1 to you if you can wait. No point going there and join the queue and get angst ! especially aasp !

 

[redAntzy]

USB-C MACBOOK 12" 5 IN 1 ADAPTER V2

if you want to MO, include me in. want one too. thanks!

I have the USB-C MACBOOK 12" 5 IN 1 ADAPTER V2.
It has the usb-c port too, so can charge while using it.

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