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lilac
post Dec 13 2020, 07:19 AM

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QUOTE(carpathia @ Dec 12 2020, 11:49 PM)
Am seriously wondering if the item will arrive this year considering the 12.12 sale will jam the logistics

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Don't think it will impact. As some orders which are placed later have their arrival time set to early Jan to mid Jan already. I believe they have staggered out the delivery based on who ordered first.
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post Dec 13 2020, 10:59 AM

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QUOTE(hyperyouth_firepower @ Dec 3 2020, 09:19 AM)
Hmm. I guess for iPad users who want a Mac, the mac mini m1 is the best "entry point" without breaking the bank.

Unless you ditch the iPad, then go for a macbook (air / pro) instead.
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Already got an iPad 6 and a 15" MBP, but looking for an M1 Mac, couldn't decide whether to go for Mac Mini or MBA to replace my dying MBP...

MBA will make my iPad redundant in my mobility, but Mac Mini plug onto a TV means no privacy when doing work at home.

Decisions decisions... unsure.gif
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post Dec 13 2020, 12:06 PM

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QUOTE(Eithanius @ Dec 13 2020, 10:59 AM)
Already got an iPad 6 and a 15" MBP, but looking for an M1 Mac, couldn't decide whether to go for Mac Mini or MBA to replace my dying MBP...

MBA will make my iPad redundant in my mobility, but Mac Mini plug onto a TV means no privacy when doing work at home.

Decisions decisions... unsure.gif
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Just buy la.... from the reviews, the MBA is surprisingly powerful...only slows down under crazy heavy load
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post Dec 13 2020, 12:22 PM

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QUOTE(carpathia @ Dec 13 2020, 12:06 PM)
Just buy la.... from the reviews, the MBA is surprisingly powerful...only slows down under crazy heavy load
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Haha... Very tempted by the Gold MBA... brows.gif but cannot crunch 100% CPU without throttling...

Was thinking the Mini can BOINC or Folding 24/7 and can plug to TV permanently for entertainment... down side is no screen privacy when wanna work...
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post Dec 13 2020, 12:35 PM

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QUOTE(Eithanius @ Dec 13 2020, 12:22 PM)
Haha... Very tempted by the Gold MBA... brows.gif but cannot crunch 100% CPU without throttling...

Was thinking the Mini can BOINC or Folding 24/7 and can plug to TV permanently for entertainment... down side is no screen privacy when wanna work...
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please tell me what will you be doing on your MBA that will hit 100% CPU usage ???
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post Dec 16 2020, 01:57 PM

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Received my Mini yesterday, first time using Mac Os, so far so good, still learning the keyboard shortcut.

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post Dec 16 2020, 02:59 PM

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QUOTE(Assholer @ Dec 16 2020, 01:57 PM)
Received my Mini yesterday, first time using Mac Os, so far so good, still learning the keyboard shortcut.
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Wow what date did you place order?
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post Dec 16 2020, 03:12 PM

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QUOTE(MaxLaw @ Dec 16 2020, 02:59 PM)
Wow what date did you place order?
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9 December,

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post Dec 17 2020, 02:08 AM

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still waiting for mine and i think should be soon bcos my bank called me and asked if i made a purchase from apple
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post Dec 17 2020, 11:14 AM

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anyone here buy from Senheng?
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post Dec 17 2020, 11:37 AM

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QUOTE(Assholer @ Dec 16 2020, 01:57 PM)
Received my Mini yesterday, first time using Mac Os, so far so good, still learning the keyboard shortcut.
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Any problem with WIFI or Bluetooth? There are many cases saying Bluetooth connection keep disconnect.
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post Dec 17 2020, 05:27 PM

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QUOTE(TaintedSoul @ Dec 17 2020, 11:37 AM)
Any problem with WIFI or Bluetooth? There are many cases saying Bluetooth connection keep disconnect.
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Not test bluetooth yet, not using bluetooth speaker or mouse, wifi not problem.
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post Dec 18 2020, 01:49 AM

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Is the mini available in physical store already?
You guys preorder online with student price?
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post Dec 18 2020, 10:19 AM

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QUOTE(DonutZai @ Dec 18 2020, 01:49 AM)
Is the mini available in physical store already?
You guys preorder online with student price?
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You got student ID?
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post Dec 18 2020, 11:18 AM

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Ohh...there has been a change of status. Apple is preparing to ship the order already. My experience with Apple Store is that they will arrive plus minus one day from their promise date. Not sure if we are getting the Made in Malaysia version.
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post Dec 18 2020, 04:36 PM

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QUOTE(Eithanius @ Dec 13 2020, 11:59 AM)
Already got an iPad 6 and a 15" MBP, but looking for an M1 Mac, couldn't decide whether to go for Mac Mini or MBA to replace my dying MBP...

MBA will make my iPad redundant in my mobility, but Mac Mini plug onto a TV means no privacy when doing work at home.

Decisions decisions... unsure.gif
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If I had the mac mini M1, i'll use my iPad as the monitor for the Mac Mini. That's how I would do it. Privacy is still guaranteed. LOL
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post Dec 18 2020, 06:17 PM

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I’m thinking of getting this M1 mac mini... basically to replace my aging 2012 27” iMac...

I’m also thinking of getting 27 or 32 inch monitor... what monitor is suitable for mac mini? Never go this route before... is it make sense to get 144Hz monitor?
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post Dec 18 2020, 10:41 PM

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QUOTE(dogsick @ Dec 18 2020, 11:18 AM)
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Ohh...there has been a change of status. Apple is preparing to ship the order already. My experience with Apple Store is that they will arrive plus minus one day from their promise date. Not sure if we are getting the Made in Malaysia version.
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They only updated 3 days before the estimated date? Mine is 28 Dec... Guess I'll have to wait until next week sweat.gif
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post Dec 18 2020, 10:55 PM

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QUOTE(dogsick @ Dec 18 2020, 11:18 AM)
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Ohh...there has been a change of status. Apple is preparing to ship the order already. My experience with Apple Store is that they will arrive plus minus one day from their promise date. Not sure if we are getting the Made in Malaysia version.
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Was this a base model or upgraded?
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post Dec 18 2020, 11:47 PM

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QUOTE(lilac @ Dec 18 2020, 10:55 PM)
Was this a base model or upgraded?
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Upgraded RAM to 16GB but with 256GB SSD
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