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post Jan 8 2014, 10:51 PM

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QUOTE(JeremyLord @ Jan 8 2014, 03:53 PM)
Hi there. I'll be getting myself a rMBP 13" base model which is the i5 haswell, 4gb ram and 128gb SSD. Will it be okay and long lasting? I will be using it for assignment, YouTube and surfing web only. If I order from Apple Store Malaysia, will they deliver the product exactly according to my address. Since I'm a student, I am eligible to get education pricing  and another extra discount since apple is having Red Sale (Jan 10)? TQ.
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i suggest you to get the 256GB model.
you can only choose education price or Red Friday Sale discount, you can't combine as its on different website.
K-12 operates independently, Red Friday Sale is on normal website.
compare the price on friday and purchase from the cheaper one
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post Jan 15 2014, 11:10 AM

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QUOTE(Nicklly @ Jan 15 2014, 10:29 AM)
The macbook pro retina display price Rm4899 can we upgrade the ram or ssd after we buy
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you can only upgrade the Flash Storage, note that its not 2.5" SSD
RAM is not upgradeable as its soldered to the Logicboard.

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post Jan 25 2014, 08:41 AM

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QUOTE(Icehart @ Jan 25 2014, 08:36 AM)
Bought my rMBP from a nice seller here @ Garage Sales for a very good price.
i5/8gb/256

Been using it to watch videos and do photo editing. Looks awesome with the display and battery life (6.5 hours)  thumbup.gif
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only 6.5 hours? thats quite bad
my 1.5 year old rMBP still holds 8 hours
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post Feb 27 2014, 07:31 AM

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QUOTE(mhdsaifulaziz @ Feb 26 2014, 07:44 PM)
8 hours??? Mine is around 6-7 only...
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yes 8 hours, without flash
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post Feb 27 2014, 07:38 PM

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QUOTE(mhdsaifulaziz @ Feb 27 2014, 10:13 AM)
what u means by without flash?? without flash drive?
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without any Applications running Adobe Flash
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post Feb 28 2014, 06:48 AM

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QUOTE(kevin218 @ Feb 27 2014, 06:51 PM)
do PCIe-based flash storage was SSD ?
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PCIe/SATA is connectors.
Flash Storage is chips inside a SSD
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post Mar 2 2014, 10:44 PM

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you won't feel comfortable using a Magic Mouse for long hours.
the mouse is too "shallow"
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post Mar 3 2014, 08:56 PM

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QUOTE(mhdsaifulaziz @ Mar 3 2014, 11:16 AM)
u are not used to it yet bro~ i was taking more than 1 month to adopt it~~ lol
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Not that I'm not used to it, I choose not to use it because the Trackpad has more features

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post Mar 4 2014, 10:12 AM

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QUOTE(davidman82 @ Mar 4 2014, 08:27 AM)
may I ask? my fren macbook pro kena stolen by thieve who broke into his house,  is there anywhere he can trace his macbook PRO?

URGENT and thank you very much
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If Find My Mac was enabled, he may track it when the Mac is connected to the internet.
Visit iCloud.com and login with the Apple ID
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post Mar 18 2014, 08:25 AM

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QUOTE(Reubs @ Mar 17 2014, 07:54 PM)
This batch doesn't come with NVIDIA graphic card?

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nope, only the higher spec has a Nvidia dedicated graphic.
but all 2012 Model has GT650M
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post Mar 20 2014, 07:34 AM

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QUOTE(se7enhafiz @ Mar 20 2014, 04:58 AM)
just got myself MBP 15" late 2013..i tried not heavy games like PES2014 and FIFA14..during gameplay fan so noisy..is it normal? mine with GT750m..
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as long as it switched to dedicated graphics, expect the fan to be running faster than usual
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post Jun 8 2014, 11:09 AM

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QUOTE(maxtor1 @ Jun 7 2014, 04:06 PM)
I am using MacBook Pro 2013 Top Spec.
i7 2.7ghz, 16gb ram, Flash 512, 15" retina. Dual graphic. Rm8699.00

But I wonder why Mbp 2014 top spec only i7 2.3ghz. .. And a bit cheaper..
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different model.
the one you have is early 2013, the current model is late 2013
early 2013 is still running on Ivy Bridge, current model is running on Haswell.
even though the clocking speed is lower, the processor still outruns the older generation processor
price drop happened on late 2013 model as apple reduced the price of Macs world wide

Intel Core i7-4850HQ 2.3GHz Haswell
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=In...0HQ+%40+2.30GHz

Intel Core i7-3840QM 2.7GHz Ivy Bridge
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=In...0QM+%40+2.80GHz
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post Jun 11 2014, 07:34 AM

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QUOTE(maxtor1 @ Jun 11 2014, 01:35 AM)
It's just about 200 point different.

What about MacBook Air 1.4ghz i7? Will it be very much better than early version? I saw YouTube video, early version is very much better, faster for everything... Plan to sold my Mbp switch to MBA. Need to read watch video than hi end processing.
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200 point but with savings in power consumption
i'm not sure about MBA, you can google up the results.
but if i were you already using a rMBP, i won't give it up for a MBA
you won't like the screen of the MBA
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post Jul 30 2014, 12:17 AM

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QUOTE(sokaik80 @ Jul 29 2014, 11:20 PM)
Guys,
Any 1-to-1 exchange to newly updated 1 if we bought the MBP within 14 days?
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1 to 1 only applies do defects.
normally within 7 days, but better clarify with the reseller since different company have different policies
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QUOTE(bashir3 @ Oct 6 2014, 11:27 PM)
Hi Guys,

Just got my Macbook Pro Retina 15" 2.2Ghz model from Epicenter. Had to buy from the shop instead of using the education store as wanted to use the 0% interest instalment from Maybank.

Should i buy those hard case shells made Speck or Moshi to protect it from scratches? Let me know your thoughts. thx
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in my opinion, its better to get a sleeve and let it be naked when you use it.
the sleeve is just for use when you're moving it around in the bag or so on
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QUOTE(jumpstat @ Nov 8 2014, 01:35 PM)
Good afternoon all,

New mac user checking in. I recently purchased a RMBP2.6/8/256, and being a PC user for almost 30years (currently 42yo) I must admit I am liking the mac a lot. On overall, its very intuitive and very easy to use. Am an engineer by trade, I have stopped relying on my PC desktop and been using the RMBP since I layed my hand on this 2 weeks ago. I am surprised that the bundled software in the RMBP such as pages/numbers etc is much much easier to use than their equivalent word/excel etc
A few questions ....

1. Is there a way to mount a safety lock such as Kensington lock on this machine?

2. What would be the recommended optical drive for this RMBP? I was thinking of getting the Apple superdrive but have seen mixed reviews on its reliability issues.

3. I deal with a lot of AutoCad drawings in dwg format. Is there a dwg reader available that is free to install and use?

4. Which external drive that is the best value and reliable? There is too many models out there and I am getting confused. The external hard drive I intend to keep data and also serve as my backup.

5. What would be the best habit that can care for the batteries? In other words at what % battery power level is best to start charging? And does it matter is the charger is left hooked up for long periods ?

Thanks in advance to all advice give.
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4. Any top brands like Seagate or Western Digital would be reliable. price wise they're not much of a difference.

5. Leave the MagSafe plugged in whenever you can, that will reduce charge cycles and prolong battery life. but once in a while make sure you completely drain the battery and make a full charge
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QUOTE(gzavincent @ Nov 20 2014, 05:12 PM)
Guys, I am planning to get rMBP 15" somewhere in December. Would there be any sales going on during Christmas period (in store offer)?

I couldn't order online because I am staying across the sea, Singapore.
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no promotions going on during Christmas
why can't you order online?
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QUOTE(persona93 @ Mar 14 2015, 11:32 PM)
good evening guys

first off, i'm really sorry if i have posted this in the wrong section

basically looking for a recommendation between the 2015 13" rMBPr vs 2014 15" rMBpr

the 13" would be the maxed out model : 3.1GHz dc 17 and 16gb 1866 ram

whereas the 15" would be the base model : 2.2GHz qc 17 and 16gb 1600 ram

definitely getting it before april due to gst

pls pls advice

im really planning to use this piece for the longest time i can biggrin.gif

thank you guys so very much
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what are you using the Mac for?
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post Mar 15 2015, 10:50 AM

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QUOTE(persona93 @ Mar 15 2015, 10:34 AM)
oops sorry edited my post with the usage

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if you can afford the 15", by all means go ahead.
you'll appreciate working with a biggest screen, especially when you're doing photo editing.
for me, i'm only using my 15" rMBP for browsing but no regrets in spending on it, the experience using it is great
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post Mar 15 2015, 01:21 PM

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QUOTE(persona93 @ Mar 15 2015, 12:19 PM)
So overall the 15" fare better than the new 13" right?
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yup, only that if you're purchasing now it will be an older model.
if you don't mind with that, its still a good machine

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