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ericlaiys
post Sep 13 2022, 10:05 AM

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QUOTE(!@#$%^ @ Sep 13 2022, 09:19 AM)
with our ringgit dropping like stones, any possibility they will increase the price in the near future?

planned to buy one next year for tax purposes but well ....
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already increased. can see from iPhone 14 price. If continue to increase, then they will update price as well.
So far based on my comparison price, buy from SG is more expensive (after conversion)
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post Sep 17 2022, 10:29 AM

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no need case. been using capdase since 4 years ago. can reuse back when move to new macbook
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post Sep 23 2022, 07:09 AM

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QUOTE(dikae @ Sep 23 2022, 01:07 AM)
I used keyboard cover for a week and eventually remove it... coz the typing feels off with it... but I'm sure it protects from dirt and oils etc... I recommend only put it on when you are using it.. and remove it before you close the lid..
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No need cover. I use to do that after it lazy doing that process. It leave stain to display when close
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post Oct 22 2022, 11:55 AM

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QUOTE(newbuyer @ Oct 22 2022, 12:07 AM)
Plan to order mine from Apple website.
Check delivery date to Penang is between 3-5 Nov if order now.
Not sure how true is this?
Guys any idea?
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some come earlier based on my several times order experience
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post Nov 20 2022, 08:41 PM

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QUOTE(tradingGo @ Nov 20 2022, 03:37 PM)
I'm using a 2018 MBP (4 thunderbolt ports) base model and now am thinking if I should upgrade to MBA M1 base model or MBA M2 base model.

I generally use my laptops for:
- run reports in Salesforce
- analyse data in Excel
- watch movies by attaching an HDMI cable to the TV
- may want to edit videos in the future (may or may not happen)

My problem with M1 now is the 2 thunderbolt ports. I've a mechanical keyboard that requires an extra port (the other 2 would be connected to a TV and a charger).
I like the larger touchID button in M2; but kinda dislike that they moved the speakers away from the sides. 

Any advice?
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depend on your budget. one 5k, one 4k. my 2017 mbp still running fine and cannot find any reason to change. Ventura update still supported. I just wait for next year M3 model
MBA m2 base model has slower ssd speed. so u will end up upgrade till almost 6k.
MBA has lesser port compare to MBP.


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post Nov 20 2022, 11:16 PM

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QUOTE(westlife @ Nov 20 2022, 10:35 PM)
i dun have touch bar issue, and i do not have keyboard issues. i had changed a total of 2 times keyboard using the program but not becos of keyboard issue but due to battery bloated. so it is considered very worth it since the two times replacement is free. the battery and keyboard are together, so replacing battery also replacing the keyboard.

if not becos of the keyboard program, i need to pay the 2 x fee for battery replacement.

i only have a screen flickering issue but after i reflash the macOS at apple back to the original version, it is fixed.
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yeah...quite common battery bloated. last time it cost 2k. lucky got apple care.
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post Nov 21 2022, 06:22 PM

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QUOTE(DemiL @ Nov 21 2022, 05:01 PM)
My Macbook Pro early 2013 running just fine. Just need to repair the speakers... Anyone mind to share suggested place to repair it? Thanks!
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just get bluetooth speaker. problem solve. more cheaper. dont think repair cost is cheaper
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post Dec 6 2022, 07:45 AM

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QUOTE(cjlio1 @ Dec 5 2022, 10:27 PM)
WTA what is a decent usb c hub with multiple uses from memory card reader to hdmi ports for mba m2 ?
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post Dec 11 2022, 10:32 AM

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QUOTE(malcolm86 @ Dec 11 2022, 10:08 AM)
light room & photoshop, not major issue  innocent.gif but since pay more wanted to future proof
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those app are heavy. so i vote mb pro
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post May 9 2023, 03:30 PM

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QUOTE(Arvinaaaaa @ May 9 2023, 02:35 PM)
I use 8gb, cukup dy actually
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+1 been using 8gb macbook and mac mini since 5years ago.
can survived from intel processor till M1. Thanks macOS which is efficient. so video recording and conversion as well. Better on m1
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post May 9 2023, 03:55 PM

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QUOTE(miyakochan89 @ May 9 2023, 03:45 PM)
Hmm… ok ok. Now it’s just a matter of the ram.
Those old MacBooks that you all mentioned are probably like 4GB ram back then? And still smooth as butter now?
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mine is
a) 8GB, intel dual cores, 256GB SSD -> 2017 model
b) 8GB, M1, 256GB SSD -2021 model
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post May 9 2023, 05:49 PM

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QUOTE(miyakochan89 @ May 9 2023, 04:22 PM)
The 2017 models until now also got no issues?

I wanna use for at least 7 years.
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my history

1. warranty claim once - battery
2. change battery X 1

Still running and i always use when go out. so far so good. Now battery last longer as i've changed it.
M1 mac mini use as desktop

apple product last longer. same goes for my ipad. most of time, i changed battery only
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post May 10 2023, 06:55 PM

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QUOTE(miyakochan89 @ May 10 2023, 01:16 PM)
Another thing that I would like ask if that can I buy the Apple Care slightly later? Or need to get together with the device?
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can be later before 1 year end
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post Jun 14 2023, 10:04 AM

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QUOTE(corad @ Jun 12 2023, 12:50 PM)
I use a 100W GAN charger from UGreen since Day 1 ... so about 8 months now and no issues.

wondering if anyone can recommend a webcam cover ? read some articles about damaging the screen if used the wrong type
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Not recommend to put webcam cover
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post Jun 22 2023, 07:32 PM

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QUOTE(imation1314 @ Jun 22 2023, 07:12 PM)
Can anyone share some experience on M2 air 256GB is it sufficient ? May need to install some photo/video editing software like PS, Lightroom, Xcode, Premier Pro, Final Cut Pro
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pro better for those heavy duty app
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post Feb 14 2024, 08:26 AM

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QUOTE(ultra_nyamuk @ Feb 14 2024, 06:44 AM)
Hey guys.. got my mac diagnosed at machines.. seems need to change motherboard and touch id. I read through their diagnostics seems the cant really find the cause of the thunderbolt ports not working, so the solution is to change the whole logic board? Quoted me 3.3k which is about 50% of the mac... sigh.. what would you guys do? Its out of warranty repair. 3.3k i could buy m1 mba or some other windows laptop.
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abort. buy m1 - came with warranty
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post Feb 15 2024, 09:14 AM

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QUOTE(ultra_nyamuk @ Feb 15 2024, 07:39 AM)
Damn..so sad.. i had good experience with macs before..lasted me 5 years or more with no issue. I purposely custom 16gb ram 512gb ssd to use a few years.
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16gb can consider. ssd no need as will worn out and whole machine need to throw away. so get nvme enclosure and put 2tb better
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post Feb 19 2024, 08:20 AM

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QUOTE(ultra_nyamuk @ Feb 19 2024, 01:38 AM)
How to do that ? this current MBA less than 2 years old. Do you mean ssd permanently stuck on the MBA ? haha
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macbook ssd is permanently on board. u can replace it like normal laptop
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post Feb 27 2024, 03:59 PM

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QUOTE(jimchan @ Feb 27 2024, 03:14 PM)
Just curious, did you or someone from the company installed anti-virus or use your MBA to join company's domain that disable USB port due to company policy?

My company's laptop disable all USB port and doesn't allow to transfer any data via USB and block all access to the cloud. Basically the USB-C port only can be use as charging port only.
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company install microsoft defender
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post Mar 5 2024, 09:36 AM

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QUOTE(ultra_nyamuk @ Mar 5 2024, 09:35 AM)
Hmm not sure i want to go ah beng shop or not.. but seems not many choices on where to repair. Now remedy with cloud storage 😅😅
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m3 air is just out…lol

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