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 [2019] Macbook Pro 16-inch Discussion Thread | V1, The best for the brightest

Which model would you get?
 
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post Nov 22 2019, 03:56 PM

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QUOTE(penangkia247 @ Nov 21 2019, 02:40 PM)
"Apple Launches Extended Holiday Return Policy, Return Deadline Set for January 8, 2020"

Not sure if you guys have the offer above in Malaysia but here in the US, I can buy a unit to try out and return it a month later if I am not happy with the product. Decided to settle on the 8-core base unit without upgrades. And test it out "kaw-kaw" for a month.
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I think they been running extended return grace period during the holidays.

I recall few years back, there's no Apple no-question-asked return policy even in US. Walmart shitty products have 3 months return policy! Back then, Apple USA had two weeks return grace period but only if defective, if return simply you don't like it, you only get store credit.

Things have changed.... for the best. tongue.gif
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post Nov 22 2019, 11:22 PM

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Found this inside MBP16 packaging.


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post Nov 23 2019, 07:16 PM

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QUOTE(penangkia247 @ Nov 19 2019, 05:16 AM)
Guys, new member here. I'm thinking of getting the new 16-inch to replace my 2013 13.3-inch MBP. 

Normal use, some video and photo editing. Pushing almost to the max of my 512GB SSD and 16GB ram once in a while. Sometimes needing a restart. Do you guys think the 16GB ram will be enough with the better CPU etc or should I pay the enormous amount for the 32GB?
Thanks!
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watch through this video, i think its simplify enough of getting what you need according to what you want to do. honestly, 64gb is very overkill unless you run VM alot or you already know, you need it.
just ordered a customize 32gb with 5500 8gb on the base 2.3ghz 8-core over the phone.
find it funny you cant do a customize back-order directly at the Apple store, only sell you what they have on hand instead sweat.gif



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post Nov 23 2019, 07:45 PM

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QUOTE(hensky @ Nov 22 2019, 11:22 PM)
Found this inside MBP16 packaging.
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Where you bought yours....?
penangkia247
post Nov 24 2019, 06:14 PM

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Tested the 8-core base model. Runs damm smooth with even big raw files. And video editing is a breeze. I dont do VM so unsure how it does.
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post Nov 24 2019, 06:16 PM

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QUOTE(sai86 @ Nov 23 2019, 07:16 PM)
watch through this video, i think its simplify enough of getting what you need according to what you want to do. honestly, 64gb is very overkill unless you run VM alot or you already know, you need it.
just ordered a customize 32gb with 5500 8gb on the base 2.3ghz 8-core over the phone.
find it funny you cant do a customize back-order directly at the Apple store, only sell you what they have on hand instead  sweat.gif


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Thank you. May decide on the 32gb. Those ones are not in stock in apple store. Have to order.
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post Nov 24 2019, 06:18 PM

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QUOTE(zeroendless @ Nov 22 2019, 03:56 PM)
I think they been running extended return grace period during the holidays.

I recall few years back, there's no Apple no-question-asked return policy even in US. Walmart shitty products have 3 months return policy! Back then, Apple USA had two weeks return grace period but only if defective, if return simply you don't like it, you only get store credit.

Things have changed.... for the best.  tongue.gif
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I think a lot of Asians abusing this to the max. Can “borrow” a computer for a project and then return it. Meanwhile just buy a Macbook Air for daily use.

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post Nov 24 2019, 06:20 PM

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simply the slowest laptop model
at this price range

lowest performance.
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post Nov 25 2019, 09:29 AM

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QUOTE(penangkia247 @ Nov 24 2019, 06:18 PM)
I think a lot of Asians abusing this to the max. Can “borrow” a computer for a project and then return it. Meanwhile just buy a Macbook Air for daily use.
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It's the culture i guess. Middle Easterners are the same way. However for Asians, Japanese may be the exception.
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post Nov 25 2019, 07:17 PM

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QUOTE(ifourtos @ Nov 24 2019, 06:20 PM)
simply the slowest laptop model
at this price range

lowest performance.
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Unfortunately Apple is very smart. They get you more and more invested in their products until you can no longer leave. Started with a Mac, then iphone, then watch.
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post Nov 25 2019, 07:18 PM

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QUOTE(zeroendless @ Nov 25 2019, 09:29 AM)
It's the culture i guess. Middle Easterners are the same way. However for Asians, Japanese may be the exception.
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More stock for us in the refurb store.
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post Nov 25 2019, 07:31 PM

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QUOTE(penangkia247 @ Nov 25 2019, 07:17 PM)
Unfortunately Apple is very smart. They get you more and more invested in their products until you can no longer leave. Started with a Mac, then iphone, then watch.
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easy
get into pc gaming
u will throw da macbook..

if only ms products was good in apple as it is on pc...
no brainer will get da 16 right away

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post Nov 25 2019, 10:36 PM

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Glad i made the right decision, skipped the MBP upgrade and went for iMac instead.

iMac 2019 Vs the 16-inch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2re1zgAm_pQ

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post Nov 26 2019, 07:43 AM

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QUOTE(cstkl1 @ Nov 25 2019, 07:31 PM)
easy
get into pc gaming
u will throw da macbook..

if only ms products was good in apple as it is on pc...
no brainer will get da 16 right away
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Unfortunately I dont do gaming.
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post Nov 27 2019, 09:39 PM

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QUOTE(zeroendless @ Nov 25 2019, 10:36 PM)
Glad i made the right decision, skipped the MBP upgrade and went for iMac instead. 

iMac 2019 Vs the 16-inch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2re1zgAm_pQ
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Well, yes, that's the good one on how to separate between iMac and 16-inch.
For me, if put aside portability, I would prefer bigger screen, so iMac would be my ideal upgrade, since my MBP is dated back mid 2012.


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QUOTE(cstkl1 @ Nov 25 2019, 07:31 PM)
easy
get into pc gaming
u will throw da macbook..

if only ms products was good in apple as it is on pc...
no brainer will get da 16 right away
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MS products meaning Office? why? not good on the Mac OS?

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post Nov 28 2019, 08:24 AM

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QUOTE(clocksmolder @ Nov 27 2019, 10:42 PM)
MS products meaning Office? why? not good on the Mac OS?
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its buggy for excel...
there's a lot of issues on power query etc...
wont even talk about powerbi/tableau etc...
havent tested those in years.. but aint gonna be another tester on mac when windows versions are always working on every level.

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QUOTE(cstkl1 @ Nov 28 2019, 08:24 AM)
its buggy for excel...
there's a lot of issues on power query etc...
wont even talk about powerbi/tableau etc...
havent tested those in years.. but aint gonna be another tester on mac when windows versions are always working on every level.
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I see. Thanks for reply. This now makes me do more research b4 jumping onto Mac OS. Thought it was much better.
Apple should fix this otherwise more will stick to Windows since Office is important to all.
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post Nov 28 2019, 11:26 AM

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QUOTE(clocksmolder @ Nov 27 2019, 10:42 PM)
MS products meaning Office? why? not good on the Mac OS?
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Not great for Mac OS in truth, formatting issues with Powerpoint when sending across to PC users and excel is slow on the Mac compared to PC.
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QUOTE(Mavik @ Nov 28 2019, 11:26 AM)
Not great for Mac OS in truth, formatting issues with Powerpoint when sending across to PC users and excel is slow on the Mac compared to PC.
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actually now reading other views quite a bit of complaints regarding Office on Mac.

Mac or Windows problem I wonder.


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