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post Apr 24 2014, 10:43 AM

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QUOTE(eekhai @ Apr 14 2014, 02:40 PM)
Guys, need advices here, thinking of upgrading my hdd to ssd, what u guys think abt the Kingston v300 120gb, compare to intel and samsung? Coz is abt rm70 cheaper... Tq in advance.
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post Apr 20 2017, 01:37 PM

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just bght a mba 13in, notice the screen is yellowish, where can i claim the warranty?
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QUOTE(JayC75 @ Apr 20 2017, 01:37 PM)
just bght a mba 13in, notice the screen is yellowish, where can i claim the warranty?
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bought from where ?

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bought from where ?
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post May 22 2017, 08:44 PM

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Is it entirely possible to change a MBP mid-2012 processor to Haswell? The mid 2012 is a lovely machine but the battery doesn't last long due to Ivy Bridge processor.
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post May 22 2017, 09:17 PM

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QUOTE(belfong @ May 22 2017, 08:44 PM)
Is it entirely possible to change a MBP mid-2012 processor to Haswell? The mid 2012 is a lovely machine but the battery doesn't last long due to Ivy Bridge processor.
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u cannot change anything other than HDD and RAM

maybe change to new battery would help
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post May 22 2017, 10:01 PM

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Sad, I thought maybe processor is not soldered on, like a PC..
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post Jun 3 2017, 03:11 PM

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It's been awhile since I go through the past posts, user from this thread moving to newer macbook model already?

Btw, I come across to get used Macbook, and in between to get Macbook Pro 2012 13" with upgrade or Macbook Air 2014.

Specs are as below:
Macbook Pro 13" 2012
- Non retina
- Intel i7
- 16gb 1600mhz Ram
- 500GB HDD + 256GB SSD (No CD bay)
- Battery cycle 550

Macbook Air 11" 2014
- Intel i5
- Broken screen
- 4gb 1600mhz Ram
- 128GB SSD

Macbook Air 11" 2014 cost half Macbook Pro 13" 2012.

Any input are very well appreciated. Thanks.
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post Jun 22 2017, 04:15 PM

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For the MBA, is it still worth getting it right now? Will it happen that the hardware is not able to support new OS very soon. (similar to iphone 4, cannot go beyond iOS 7)
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post Jun 22 2017, 04:27 PM

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QUOTE(OhNooy @ Jun 22 2017, 04:15 PM)
For the MBA, is it still worth getting it right now? Will it happen that the hardware is not able to support new OS very soon. (similar to iphone 4, cannot go beyond iOS 7)
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I think I've read somewhere MBP 2010 or below won't be able to handle High Sierra.
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post Jun 22 2017, 06:25 PM

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QUOTE(OhNooy @ Jun 22 2017, 04:15 PM)
For the MBA, is it still worth getting it right now? Will it happen that the hardware is not able to support new OS very soon. (similar to iphone 4, cannot go beyond iOS 7)
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Support it should not be a problem. The MAC os support is a lot longer than the iphone or other iOS devices.

One big problem for not getting MBA is more of the fact that the display is very lousy.
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post Jun 22 2017, 11:45 PM

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QUOTE(westlife @ Jun 22 2017, 06:25 PM)
Support it should not be a problem. The MAC os support is a lot longer than the iphone or other iOS devices.

One big problem for not getting MBA is more of the fact that the display is very lousy.
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the screen of MBP 2012 non-retina any better than MBA?
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post Jun 23 2017, 03:03 AM

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QUOTE(kamikraze @ Jun 22 2017, 11:45 PM)
the screen of MBP 2012 non-retina any better than MBA?
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nothing better. both are worthless to buy as of now.
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post Jun 23 2017, 12:22 PM

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QUOTE(westlife @ Jun 23 2017, 03:03 AM)
nothing better. both are worthless to buy as of now.
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oo.. why is that?
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post Jun 23 2017, 12:26 PM

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QUOTE(kamikraze @ Jun 23 2017, 12:22 PM)
oo.. why is that?
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unless u are on serious budget, else, MacBook. Pro is a better choice.

MacBook Air is the only apple product that is still on sale and has no Retina display one.

If u have any apple Retina display device, the non Retina display of MacBook Air makes it look more like a 10 years ago device.

Performance, ports etc no issues. But the screen is a deal breaker.
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QUOTE(westlife @ Jun 23 2017, 12:26 PM)
unless u are on serious budget, else, MacBook. Pro is a better choice.

MacBook Air is the only apple product that is still on sale and has no Retina display one.

If u have any apple Retina display device, the non Retina display of MacBook Air makes it look more like a 10 years ago device.

Performance, ports etc no issues. But the screen is a deal breaker.
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Somehow I'd agree with your point.. Using MBP with non retina is somehow bad to mu eye too.. when my eye already used to at least 2k screen display
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QUOTE(kamikraze @ Jun 23 2017, 02:17 PM)
Somehow I'd agree with your point.. Using MBP with non retina is somehow bad to mu eye too.. when my eye already used to at least 2k screen display
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yup, 2k should be the minimum for screen resolution nowadays. In fact I am very surprised that a lot of business laptop. Only come with full HD display at 1080p some even without IPS display. So outdated.

not to mention that most ppl can easily use a MacBook for more than 5 years with no issues given the durability and performance of MacBook. How would one is going to accept such resolution and qualify of screen over the next few years when display only gets better.
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QUOTE(westlife @ Jun 23 2017, 06:13 PM)
yup, 2k should be the minimum for screen resolution nowadays. In fact I am very surprised that a lot of business laptop. Only come with full HD display at 1080p some even without IPS display. So outdated.

not to mention that most ppl can easily use a MacBook for more than 5 years with no issues given the durability and performance of MacBook. How would one is going to accept such resolution and qualify of screen over the next few years when display only gets better.
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for some, screen wasn't an issue even with such low resolution.. and screen is gonna be deal breaker for those who want long battery usage on their laptop.
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QUOTE(kamikraze @ Jun 23 2017, 10:29 PM)
for some, screen wasn't an issue even with such low resolution.. and screen is gonna be deal breaker for those who want long battery usage on their laptop.
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i would see it the other way, the deal breaker is the price instead to some, if one is not on budget, i do not see a reason why one won't add in a bit to get the macbook pro. if budget is a concern, obviously one can accepts all the compromises since there is not even a choice to be mentioned in the first place due to the budget.

apple keeps this macbook air around still without upgrading it, it is very obvious that it is due to that there is still market who can accept the compromises to make it a budget choice to those also.

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post Jul 13 2017, 09:38 AM

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hmm still worthy to buy a macbook pro 2012, just so that it can have 2x hdd inside? typically for video and photo processing. lots of adobe premier and photoshop

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