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giggs_509
post Nov 30 2020, 04:07 PM

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QUOTE(faizalmzain @ Nov 30 2020, 03:16 PM)
but there's someone here asked machine, they said it is available this week.
which one is true?? biggrin.gif
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This week. Just speculating by the way
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post Dec 14 2020, 08:41 AM

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QUOTE(andrewtho @ Dec 12 2020, 10:31 AM)
Replacing my current 2019 Macbook Pro 16 with i9 to the Pro M1.

The 16 inch is such a pain to bring out, like carrying weights around you.
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yeah but love the speaker
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post Mar 4 2021, 03:17 PM

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QUOTE(eikozai @ Mar 4 2021, 12:09 PM)
The inability for this M1 to work on heavy Excel file really frustrated me. Smooth on PC for 250MB file, but on this M1, its slow to response to changes and almost 50% of the time will hang.
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excel latest version?
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post Jul 21 2024, 04:34 PM

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QUOTE(mr-2 @ Jun 6 2024, 08:29 AM)
I was reading some stuff on the SSD for Macbook and seem there is a life span of only 5 years or SSD worn from swapping/copying huge data (250GB - 150TDW / 500GB - 300TDW). Whichever come first. As my understanding, once the SSD fails, the MacBook is bricked since no external bootable device able to boot it up with apple security lock down.

Which got me concern, since the SSD chip is soldered on the mainboard and is proprietary. This also will make me think twice to backup my iPhone to this MacBook. Is there any third party can fix and replace the M1 ssd? If yes, any idea how much it cost?
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Can reach out to iboff mat on fb, this price as ot march 2024:

8TB / 4TB / 2TB / 1TB SSD Storage Upgrade for M3 / M2 / M1 / Ultra / Max / Pro
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Disebabkan ada beberapa soalan tentang harga UPGRADE SSD di post sebelum ini, kita jawab disini sahaja:
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M1 / M2 / M3 :
500GB RM950
1TB RM1050 (retail RM1600)
2TB RM1599 (retail RM3200)
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M1 Pro/Max, M2 Pro/Max, M3 Pro/Max / Ultra:
1TB RM1599
2TB RM1899 (retail RM2400)
4TB need to inquire
8TB need to inquire
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Semua size SSD ada 1 tahun warranty dari iBoff RCC
SSD lama kita akan buat KEYCHAIN(while stock last - gambar)
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FAQ:
1. SSD ni original ke?
Apple menggunakan brand Hynix, Kioxia, WD untuk M-series Mac. Supplier yang kita dapat adalah SSD brand new Kioxia dan kita diberi 1 tahun warranty.
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2. Kenapa harga berbeza ikut model?
Ada Mac yang guna 2 NAND, ada yang guna 4 NAND, ada yang guna 8 NAND. Setiap NAND juga harga berbeza-beza. Lagi banyak guna NAND, lagi tinggi harga.
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3. Mahal juga eh walaupun upgrade di 3rd party?
Ya, sebab harga termasuk workmanship, dan harga NAND boleh dinaikkan / diturunkan sewenang-wenang nya oleh supplier. Ini ikut pengalaman kita for the past 6 months. Kalau guna 4 NAND atau 8 NAND, lagi banyak NAND guna & nak solder, lagi mahal lah harga.
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4. Harga akan berubah ke di masa hadapan?
Ya, harga yang dikira adalah berdasarkan kos yang kita dapat daripada supplier. Jika harga supplier makin turun, maka ada kemungkinan akan turun. Jika naik, maka akan naik. Dan ya, mereka sedang memanipulasi harga, 😂
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5. Boleh ke kalau bawa sendiri NAND ke iBoff dan kita pasangkan?
Boleh, tapi base price tetap RM599(dan keatas - tengok model) untuk buat kerja-kerja soldering, pasang resistor/capacitor yang hilang & tiada dari kilang, dan risiko yang kita perlu tanggung. NAND juga tiada 1 tahun warranty.
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6. Tak bahaya ke buat modifikasi macam ni?
Jika ada alat yang betul, parts yang original, process upgrade ini 100% selamat. Setakat ini dalam 100 unit yang kita upgrade, 100 unit berjaya dan tiada masalah, alhamdulillah.
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7. Warranty Void tak?
Jika anda masih ada Apple Care, atau standard warranty, upgrade SSD ini akan void warranty. Tetapi kerja soldering kita kemas dan nampak seperti original. Tiada flux residue, loose components etc.
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8. Perlu backup dahulu ke?
Ya, perlu backup file anda dahuu, paling mudah guna Time Machine dan simpan di external SSD/HDD. Boleh beri pada kita, dan kita akan restore TM ke SSD baru secara FOC.
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9. Boleh tanya untuk kita tambah.
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post Mar 28 2025, 10:58 AM

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QUOTE(eternity4av @ Mar 27 2025, 11:22 AM)
then you have your answer already, i also contemplating to upgrade my m1 since fully paid for 36m, was thinking to get either mac mini m4, or m3 air with 16g, thats the only regret i hv that my m1 dun hv 16gb, other than that it still kicks.
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How was the performance of 8gb ram nowadays?
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post Aug 13 2025, 04:19 PM

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QUOTE(Nuke @ Aug 12 2025, 01:19 PM)
My macbook screen is broken and I'm thinking to replace it now. Asked authorised apple dealer and they quoted more than RM2k so a bit pricey for me. Checked in the shopee and found a replacement part from China so I need a suggestion whether to replace the entire screen or just LCD panel? I read the review some said if you want a true tone back then just need to replace LCD panel only. Any suggestion?
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if in klang valley can search machanic technologies and get quotation. then can decide

 

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