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post Jul 23 2019, 11:24 AM

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QUOTE(westlife @ Jul 23 2019, 11:20 AM)

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I remember the time we can purchase the MBP at RM3999...
Malaysia price will be RM5299 i bet?

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post Jul 23 2019, 11:56 AM

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QUOTE(westlife @ Jul 23 2019, 11:41 AM)
macbook pro 2019 base model 128gb is RM 5,499.00. already got price shown on apple website.

2015 macbook pro is selling at its cheapest price ever. that time one can own a macbook pro at lowest price. becos that time apple hd not yet updated the price due to exchange rate and that time got no GST yet.
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yea... i remember i brought my 2015rmbp 15inch @ 6.5k...bersyukur...i duno how to update my current mbp to new machine which starting price at 10k....
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post Sep 10 2019, 09:05 PM

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Beware of mudah, 9/10 are scams
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post Sep 13 2019, 09:49 AM

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QUOTE(neo_lam @ Sep 13 2019, 12:08 AM)
guys recently I faced a troublesome issue from this MacBook Pro 2018....

last month I found out the battery is swollen so I decided to send in and fix....I paid rm850 to replace the battery and the keyboard...

last 2 weeks I got it back but found out Touch ID is broken, can't register my fingerprint or remove anything...I send to Machine again and they charge me RM4000 to replace the logic board and stuffs....
this is so speechless and I am very disappointed they charge me on the part that is broken due to their first repair...anyone here got experience with this and how should I deal with it?
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Greed Machine. A touch ID faulty need to change a new logicboard? RM4000?????????????????
Personal experience from
2011 15"mbp with graphic card faulty designed. Class action taken in US and got my logicboard free replacement.
2014 15"mbp Screen staingate issue. Have my screen free replacement at Mid Valley after apple recall.

Not from my experience
2015-2019 Butterfly Keyboard faulty designed
2015-2017 mbp battery bloated recall issue

Seriously buying a functional MBP for years need some luck.
TBH it's good to see apple made those recall to have free replacement for the parts. That's the credit.
But when your computer/device is not the list you will like fuck up whole time.

Advise? send to third party and have a quote see.
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post Sep 13 2019, 09:51 AM

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QUOTE(limkj @ Sep 13 2019, 08:03 AM)
This is ridiculous. You should have called apple and talked to them and explain them the problem. From what I know if your battery is swollen and it’s not more than 2 years and your battery cycle count is less than 500 it’s not normal and apple would have replaced it for free.
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Especially the battery issue are trending lately.
Some of the MBP are even banned to checked in
https://www.lowyat.net/2019/193170/malaysia...-battery-issue/
They should fix it for no cost from my opinion.


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post Sep 13 2019, 04:46 PM

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QUOTE(neo_lam @ Sep 13 2019, 04:17 PM)
Now I felt stupid on paying battery replacement....should directly go for Apple instead of Machine.....

Anyway on the Touch ID issues, I called Machine customer service and they just gave me blah blah and need me to email their tech team or what...
So I decided go directly to Apple...and god damn even the tone and way they talked to me is so different....they can feel my irritation and got all my service report from Machine...Apple will have a detailed discussion with them...

I wonder can Apple affect Machine on waiving such charges on the fix? If they really can I swear next time will go report to Apple first instead of local service centre.
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Not sure about malaysia as we dont have apple stores, and your paid to the retailer.
I know there's cases people got their repair fund back when the there's a recall.
All you can do now is contact Apple and ask for advises.
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post Sep 13 2019, 05:16 PM

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QUOTE(Zaryl @ Sep 13 2019, 05:06 PM)
just wondering, is Machines or Switch is the official Apple stores here in Malaysia?

example, if let say i buy my MBP via Apple online store.
then later got problem, i can bring it to either Machines or Switch shops right?
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We dont have official stores in Malaysia. Only Authorized stores.
I brought mbp from apple website.
I went both before, they okay with that. I think the reason they take is because they can earn your money mah. Sure accept one.

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post Sep 29 2019, 07:38 PM

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QUOTE(Razer_coc @ Sep 29 2019, 09:18 AM)
If I’m a Malaysian student , am i entitled to the student discount that Apple offers on the website or do I have to be a US citizen only can ?
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Yes malaysian student are entitled as well.
https://www.apple.com/my-k12/shop
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post Oct 4 2019, 08:31 AM

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Walk in buyers can bring your box and have lunch at starbuki or kopibean to impress amoi.

Online buy cannot.
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post Oct 10 2019, 09:06 PM

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QUOTE(SolId SnaKe @ Oct 10 2019, 07:31 PM)
Guys, do u need anti virus for a Mac? Like AVG etc...

Yest i was using google chrome and then i clicked on a site (not porn) but it ended up saying there are 2 viruses in the mac.. i quickly closed it and then got myself an free AVG to scan..it has scanned and no threats found..

but jz wondering whtr mac needs any anto virus?

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Been using since 2013.
No need at all.

I think you're referring to phishing site / pop out-ads

Dont worry about it
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post Oct 29 2019, 03:49 PM

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QUOTE(ClericKilla @ Oct 29 2019, 01:28 AM)
Urgent question..

I saw on fb marketplace people are selling rmbp 2019 for rm1500-1800 lesser than official RRP from Apple Malaysia store.

The sellers told me they got it from US..

I checked US education pricing also cannot beat these pricing set by Malaysian seller.

RM10499 rrp
RM8299

for same spec... what on earth is happening
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same goes to iphone XS MAX at shopee lazada, claimed from US set. unreasonable cheap.
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post Oct 29 2019, 06:02 PM

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QUOTE(ClericKilla @ Oct 29 2019, 05:58 PM)
Shopee or Lazada buy from positive rating seller on rMbp ok? I was thinking to purchase a 2018 version since I don’t mind the spec difference just want the 15” which I’m so used to.

Are there any buyer protection when making a purchase on that platform?
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Ask contact, go their shop and check the machine. i wont risk my 8k thru lazada or shopee.
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post Oct 29 2019, 06:02 PM

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QUOTE(ClericKilla @ Oct 29 2019, 05:58 PM)
Shopee or Lazada buy from positive rating seller on rMbp ok? I was thinking to purchase a 2018 version since I don’t mind the spec difference just want the 15” which I’m so used to.

Are there any buyer protection when making a purchase on that platform?
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Ask contact, go their shop and check the machine. i wont risk my 8k thru lazada or shopee.
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post Oct 29 2019, 06:03 PM

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8k machine, seriously i wont go those cap pak lang shop. i will only go retail.
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post Oct 31 2019, 06:31 PM

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QUOTE(cHaRsIeWpAu^^ @ Oct 31 2019, 06:02 PM)
anyone using egpu for their mbp?

i wish to play dota 2 with my mbp but seems impossible lol.
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dota 2 fine with lowest setting 2013 rmbp
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post Oct 31 2019, 06:41 PM

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QUOTE(cHaRsIeWpAu^^ @ Oct 31 2019, 06:38 PM)
weird, mine 2016 mbp lowest setting heat up very quickly.
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sorry forget to mention, 15inch.
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post Nov 3 2019, 12:33 PM

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rMBP are stainless steel made. You can use any liquid to wipe but use dont very toxic one la. I cleaned it regularly when it has fingerprint on screen or dirt on the surface, my daily rMBP 6 years of using looks like 95% new.
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post Nov 3 2019, 12:34 PM

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You dont need any cover or sticker or keyboard protector or screen protector to maintain it. It just looks perfectly fine.
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post Nov 4 2019, 11:25 AM

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QUOTE(holoman @ Nov 4 2019, 10:13 AM)
Hi guys ,
Rm5,499 MBP 13'
1.4GHz / 8GB / 128GB / Touch Bar & Touch ID
This model suitable for editting or not ? AI/PS
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My experience told me a large PS file would go up from 100mb to 500mb, professional touch up would more than that.
A year of archive would easily max out the storage.
Processor doesnt perform much in AI/PS.
The hard disk it will come with atleast 1000 MB/s read/write and it cannot upgrade in the future.
Upgrade to 256GB and it will be fine for the spec.
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post Feb 24 2020, 06:03 PM

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QUOTE(EdwinCodec @ Feb 24 2020, 05:40 PM)
Hi guys, I've finally decided to pull the trigger to upgrade my MBP 2014 as coating tear is all over the screen. Not sure the following is a good deal, but still decided to upgrade.

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/apple-ma...s564583255.html?

Btw, any using the following USB-C Hub? Seems solid and great price.

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/ugreen-7....2d9f49fbxMV7wj
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I've sent my 2014 rMBP to Switch 2018 december to fix the coating and im entitled to free replacement. FYI.

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