Want to get some advise, does anyone know where can I get the Apple Care + ? I just place order on Lazada for the 16inch US import set.

And can we claim As accidental damage if claim from Malaysia Apple Switch Store?

bought my MacBook Pro 2019 from this seller as well, no issue so far. adapter pin the only difference, if they have stock want to clear will offer you MacBook with AppleCare+ with superb price

laptop don't have lol, they will contact you thru WhatsApp if they have stock to clear, that time they offer me top up RM400 for a MacBook Pro come with AppleCare+    , only the warranty date not same as the date you activating your unit.

Up for this seller. I used shopee
same experience. but I paid 700. the warranty date start is like 1-2 weeks before my purchase date.

What was yours? I'm thinking maybe yours is like 1 month activated already? Maybe that's why yours is at 400.

I'd rather go for the 2019 version than the upcoming 2020. For good reasons, the update for 2020 version is not worth waiting as mini-led is still the same LCD panel, not even an OLED. And that's probably the only update that is "major".

And having the first version (2019) is like owning a historical piece since it's the debut product while owning a 2020, 2021 is like meh considering it will be the same albeit specs bump. In fact even if the 2020 was already available, I would still buy the 2019 version for that exact reason of owning an exclusive debut product while still maintaining the same design. Which is why I sold my iPhone XS a couple months ago and bought a used iPhone X instead, yep no joke.

Was told that the base model 6 core i7 is faster than the 8 core i9 in basic stuffs that don’t utilize all 8 cores (was also told that most things besides editing are considered basic stuffs)..is that true?

Totally unique perspective, which I doubt many would follow your point of view most would want to get the best bang out of their buck, and don’t bother about  the exclusive debut product since you are paying the same and getting more/better specs..

I’d wait for the 2020 if you’re not in a rush getting one, but if you need one immediately then just pull the trigger already

if u dun run VMs or dun do graphic or video editing, then it makes no difference.

the i7 6-core is much much more than suffficient for any daily tasks.
dun forget the fact, when it compares to 13-inch macbook air or pro, this is a power beast.

technically it is the same actually.

for example, an iphone 11 Pro costs RM 4,899.
the usable life span is 5 years min for an iPhone.

rm4899/5 = rm979.80 per year.

if you are buying a brand new iPhone 11 Pro now at rm500 and the reason is that you do not need the best techs for going for iphone 12 Pro.
actually u are not making any savings unless you buy at a price that is even way cheaper than rm979.80 now.

although you may save the one year of cost, u dun get the latest looking phone/latest techs. so when you performing the daily tasks etc, you do not get the same response time as the latest model. so it is still the same still actually. cannot really considered as saving.

I got mine direct from the shop selling it. superdeal.it at shopee

So is the i7 6core “faster” than the i9 8 core in basic tasks? Or just the same?
I think paying almost the same for an existing model or a newer model at the same price still boils down to the urgency whether do we really “need” it now or we can wait...as it’s getting nearer by day to the rumoured 2020 16”, I think if u have something to use meanwhile then it’s no harm waiting for another month or 2, I mean who doesn’t want something new/better if you are still going to pay the same amount..just like if iPhone 12 pro is going to launch in Oct, who would buy the 11 pro in aug/sep(for the same price) unless they really need a phone urgently..

I did contact her but unfortunately she is unable to get it for me because the promo is not longer available. Perhaps I need to refer my friend in SGP to buy it for me. Can right

i think ur claim of the i7 faster than i9 based on the fact that the i7 has a higher base clock rate and can turbo boost higher.
yes, this can be true for basic tasks that utilise single core.



if one needs the thing urgently, and has no choice but to pay the 'current' price, of course no need to debate.
same like if you need urgent service, you pay more than the normal rate.
however, the 'urgent' extra paid will be translated to the 'sad' fee one paid when the new one is released in just few months time.

promo not available? Meaning what? You're talking about AppleCare or about getting the Mac from them?

AFAIK, they don't advertise the one w/ AppleCare, just so happens that when I contact them, they told me the ONLY stock they have was the one w/ AppleCare and that's exactly what I wanted. So it's bonus for me.

ur friend in SGP.. buy what ah? Mac there cheaper meh? I think worst than Msia pricing wise no?

No. I’m thinking to get my friend in SGP to buy the Apple care + for me. I’m not sure if that is doable. Or need US credit card. She said the package with Apple care + is no longer available. Only left MacBook Pro without Apple care +

I use this for the comparison. I still see the data that shows that the i9 is still faster. Also, I can't brain your statement that i7 has higher turbo boost. U sure?

i7 - 2.6(Base) - 4.5 (Boost)
i9 - 2.3(Base) - 4.8 (Boost)

The i9, at least based on the data from GeekBench still shows superiority over the i7. (V V V Little for the i9 over i7 on single core)

Finally, depending on if you're able to "find a good deal", the base i9 is a good buy.

https://shopee.com.my/Apple-16-MacBook-Pro-...9432.6607036573

A friend said that this seller is legit but has stinky attitude and kinda rude when reply etc..so I’m not sure if i wanna give them business, I’d rather pay the 1k+ from apple edu than buying from idiots.. (also MY set although nothing differs besides the adapter pin)

A friend said that this seller is legit but has stinky attitude and kinda rude when reply etc..so I’m not sure if i wanna give them business, I’d rather pay the 1k+ from apple edu than buying from idiots.. (also MY set although nothing differs besides the adapter pin)

Yup, the seller has bad attitude and poor customer service.

Otherwise, can consider this guy Red Apple IT. Better customer service - price fluctuates based on stock / supplier.