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 [2023] MacBook Pro w/ M2 Pro/Max Discussion Thread, Mover. Maker. Boundary breaker.

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ericlaiys
post Feb 15 2023, 06:06 PM

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QUOTE(foolpray @ Feb 15 2023, 03:07 PM)
still refreshing apple website daily
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normally after a month. AW SE last time also same.
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post Feb 17 2023, 02:19 PM

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QUOTE(siaoNang @ Feb 17 2023, 12:24 PM)
Still not available yet? Close to 1 month ady 😴 urgently needing to replace my old intel mac 😂
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post Mar 5 2023, 05:21 PM

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QUOTE(potatobanana @ Mar 5 2023, 04:12 PM)
Anyone purchased AppleCare?

Is it necessary?
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macbook - yes. I've claimed battery before on year 1 6 month. total repair is 2k as they replaced top keyboard due to battery bloated
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post Mar 13 2023, 04:26 PM

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QUOTE(kentltp @ Mar 13 2023, 01:51 PM)
Hi all, currently I am using the 2019 MBP i5 256GB 16GB RAM 4TBolt Ports (Butterfly Keyboard). and recently I found out that some of my keys are getting unresponsive already.

And now I am planning to get 14" M2 Pro ones. Is it worth for the change? Cos I think repairs is going to cost a lot (right?)...
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post Apr 21 2023, 12:15 AM

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QUOTE(potatobanana @ Apr 20 2023, 10:50 PM)
hmmm, I think mine due to accessories, still doing a few more tests

but not sure how to disabled the USB consumption when Mac is sleep
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just unplug any usb
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post May 7 2023, 07:11 PM

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QUOTE(miyakochan89 @ May 7 2023, 01:30 AM)
Hey all, been considering getting MacBook, this would be my first Mac laptop. Always been a windows users, I’m just wondering the durability of the laptops. Cause I know Apple tends to have extremely high repair price if there’s an issue.
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recommend get apple care. so u r covered for 3 years
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post May 7 2023, 10:08 PM

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QUOTE(miyakochan89 @ May 7 2023, 09:26 PM)
The normal device without the device care is covered for how many years?
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1y. my experience
after 1 year and 6 month - battery bloated & exploded. causing top keyboard also need to replaced.
Total repaired cost around 2k
applecare bought 900. I bought coz so many bad review on my model. Either screen, battery, keyboard. So to have a piece of mind, i bought it.
So worth it when i claimed warranty 2k. Now my macbook pro is 5year old. I just changed battery when realised that depleted faster. when open out, found battery bloated a bit. lucky not yet explode.

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post May 8 2023, 06:45 PM

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QUOTE(miyakochan89 @ May 7 2023, 10:52 PM)
Wow… so the battery bloated issue is quite common or serious or what wor…
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it is common on all laptop, phone and tablet
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post Jul 27 2023, 01:07 PM

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QUOTE(miyakochan89 @ Jul 27 2023, 11:36 AM)
Damn where can I get the Apple care plan? It’s out of stock??
How to buy from Apple website ah? The Apple website tells me to buy from local retailer, and Switch and Machines told me to buy from Apple website. Hahah.
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post Jul 27 2023, 08:21 PM

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QUOTE(miyakochan89 @ Jul 27 2023, 08:01 PM)
Doesn’t work also ler. It goes into help page anyways.
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Check your device if eligible. If not, then u cannot buy
https://checkcoverage.apple.com/

i bought before for my macbook pro. before 1 year expire. it will divert me to contact support. support quote and then i pay from their invoice send by email.
quite fast and easy
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post Sep 2 2023, 07:49 PM

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QUOTE(miyakochan89 @ Sep 2 2023, 07:03 PM)
Hey wanna ask, let’s say the monitor comes with UBC-C display port, so I just need to connect usb-c cable to my MacBook Pro, that’s all right? Do I need to buy special adapter? Or still best to buy the hdmi adapter?
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usb c also work
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post May 9 2024, 11:27 AM

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QUOTE(sss2sssss @ May 9 2024, 11:04 AM)
Btw I got one question, it's worth to buy Apple Care+ in Malaysia?

Was thinking to get extra two year protection but see the cost I'm still thinking on this hmm
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if MacBook - Yes. must!
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post May 19 2024, 10:47 PM

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QUOTE(Icehart @ May 19 2024, 03:09 PM)
My current setup is I use my Marshall bluetooth speaker. Miles ahead of Macbook speaker.
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QUOTE(westlife @ May 19 2024, 06:27 PM)
Same also using Marshall acton III and II. Excellent sound that is unbeatable.
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compare against homepod mini?
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post Nov 28 2024, 01:34 PM

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QUOTE(shanjeev @ Nov 28 2024, 12:49 PM)
Hi all, my 16in M2 2022 is having a black screen issue. I can still see the screen lighting up but it's vage. When connecting it to my home TV as a mirror to main screen it is usable.

Worst is I bought an AOC 27G2SE/68 monitor for temporary use and it shows my desktop but not responsive.

Anyone has come across this issue, do I need to replace my screen. Any recommendations?
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Display faulty, very expensive. Same like my MacBook, I connect to tv and use at living room

 

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