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[2023] Mac Mini with M2/M2 Pro Discussion Thread, More muscle. More hustle.
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  Jan 18 2023, 08:41 AM, updated 2y ago
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Jan 18 2023, 08:58 AM
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RM2079 for education price. Getting one soon once it's available.
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Jan 18 2023, 09:03 AM
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just wondering, is purchasing mac mini eligible for tax relief?
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Jan 18 2023, 09:51 AM
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QUOTE(Barricade @ Jan 18 2023, 08:58 AM) RM2079 for education price. Getting one soon once it's available. yes. dirt cheap the starting price now. totally worth it to buy to use at home pc.   it means it is only sgd630++?? wah lagi cheaper than lion city educational price. This post has been edited by westlife: Jan 18 2023, 09:52 AM |
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Jan 18 2023, 10:15 AM
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QUOTE(Matchy @ Jan 18 2023, 09:03 AM) just wondering, is purchasing mac mini eligible for tax relief? Yes. It's a computer. |
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Jan 18 2023, 10:22 AM
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QUOTE(Barricade @ Jan 18 2023, 10:15 AM) Yes. It's a computer. some said without the monitor/keyboard, it is not consider as computer...  so, just want to be sure. |
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Jan 18 2023, 10:24 AM
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question, is the SSD and RAM upgradable via DIY method?
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Jan 18 2023, 10:30 AM
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QUOTE(busyman @ Jan 18 2023, 10:24 AM) question, is the SSD and RAM upgradable via DIY method? Short answer, no. |
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Jan 18 2023, 11:00 AM
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I m looking forward for this new mini. 🤭
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Jan 18 2023, 11:03 AM
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QUOTE(busyman @ Jan 18 2023, 10:24 AM) question, is the SSD and RAM upgradable via DIY method? It's ridiculous Apple is charging RM800 for upgrading 256GB to 512GB. I rather get external SSD drive. Western Digital external SSD 1TB only RM5xx |
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Jan 18 2023, 07:37 PM
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QUOTE(Barricade @ Jan 18 2023, 08:58 AM) RM2079 for education price. Getting one soon once it's available. Can someone expain how can I apply for educational price ? |
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Jan 18 2023, 07:40 PM
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QUOTE(LDP @ Jan 18 2023, 07:37 PM) Can someone expain how can I apply for educational price ? have to be a student? |
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Jan 18 2023, 08:30 PM
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QUOTE(LDP @ Jan 18 2023, 07:37 PM) Can someone expain how can I apply for educational price ? Be a student or teacher. |
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Jan 18 2023, 10:24 PM
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QUOTE(LDP @ Jan 18 2023, 07:37 PM) Can someone expain how can I apply for educational price ? Need UNiDAYS verification. I just tested with my Uni email. Still can access and verified. But not sure whether will Apple manual check student status or not like ask to provide student ID etc. |
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Jan 19 2023, 07:51 AM
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QUOTE(jiaen0509 @ Jan 18 2023, 10:24 PM) Need UNiDAYS verification. I just tested with my Uni email. Still can access and verified. But not sure whether will Apple manual check student status or not like ask to provide student ID etc. Thsnks. I hv heard that the discount does not apply to Mac mini. |
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Jan 19 2023, 08:42 AM
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QUOTE(Barricade @ Jan 18 2023, 11:03 AM) It's ridiculous Apple is charging RM800 for upgrading 256GB to 512GB. I rather get external SSD drive. Western Digital external SSD 1TB only RM5xx how we apply external SSD drive? |
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Jan 19 2023, 08:48 AM
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QUOTE(LDP @ Jan 19 2023, 07:51 AM) Thsnks. I hv heard that the discount does not apply to Mac mini. Your source is wrong. There is education price for Mac Mini. |
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Jan 19 2023, 08:49 AM
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QUOTE(Barricade @ Jan 18 2023, 11:03 AM) It's ridiculous Apple is charging RM800 for upgrading 256GB to 512GB. I rather get external SSD drive. Western Digital external SSD 1TB only RM5xx It is internal storage and the write and read speed are a lot better than external ssd.It is indeed expensive but the performance is also much better. |
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Jan 19 2023, 09:26 AM
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QUOTE(westlife @ Jan 19 2023, 08:49 AM) It is internal storage and the write and read speed are a lot better than external ssd. Even WD Black SN850 NVMe with 7000MB/s read and 5300MB/s write only cost RM7xx for 1TB (RM5xx if we buy from US). Apple just had to include a M.2 slot. So no... I can never justify their ridiculous upgrade price. Speed is not an excuse for it.It is indeed expensive but the performance is also much better. Skeuomorphic liked this post
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Jan 24 2023, 02:53 AM
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QUOTE(Barricade @ Jan 18 2023, 08:58 AM) RM2079 for education price. Getting one soon once it's available. The price is 8 gb ram?I think better get at least 16gb ram |
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Jan 25 2023, 04:28 PM
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Jan 26 2023, 03:32 PM
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I did not know that the Mac Mini was made in Malaysia
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Jan 30 2023, 08:30 PM
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QUOTE(Skeuomorphic @ Jan 25 2023, 04:28 PM) in real world application is actually faster? but the pricing is really killing the intel based pc.hope M1 Mini price also going down, can use as set top box for TV |
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QUOTE(Mavik @ Jan 26 2023, 03:32 PM) I did not know that the Mac Mini was made in Malaysia factory in Johor |
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Feb 9 2023, 01:29 PM
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QUOTE(firdausbhari @ Feb 9 2023, 01:26 PM) factory in Johor Cool. |
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QUOTE(meors @ Jan 30 2023, 08:30 PM) in real world application is actually faster? but the pricing is really killing the intel based pc. for set top box more recommended to buy AppleTV or any certified Google TV/Android TVhope M1 Mini price also going down, can use as set top box for TV |
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Feb 9 2023, 01:53 PM
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QUOTE(firdausbhari @ Feb 9 2023, 01:40 PM) for set top box more recommended to buy AppleTV or any certified Google TV/Android TV I hv apple tv and google chromecast. Thru out the year i also use minix player. I prefer apple tv bcoz smoothest experience and integration with other apple product especially iPhone (can use as remote). Google chromecast getting slower each day. firdausbhari liked this post
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Feb 9 2023, 04:01 PM
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QUOTE(d@odao @ Feb 9 2023, 01:53 PM) I hv apple tv and google chromecast. Thru out the year i also use minix player. Agreed. I also use my AppleTV to mirror my iPhone or Mac. Guess im still stuck in their eco systemI prefer apple tv bcoz smoothest experience and integration with other apple product especially iPhone (can use as remote). Google chromecast getting slower each day. |
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QUOTE(d@odao @ Feb 9 2023, 01:53 PM) I hv apple tv and google chromecast. Thru out the year i also use minix player. indeed. google chromecast will get hang over days.. and sometime no sound for no reason. need to restart it to get it worked again.I prefer apple tv bcoz smoothest experience and integration with other apple product especially iPhone (can use as remote). Google chromecast getting slower each day. |
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Feb 9 2023, 05:34 PM
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QUOTE(westlife @ Feb 9 2023, 04:16 PM) indeed. google chromecast will get hang over days.. and sometime no sound for no reason. need to restart it to get it worked again. Ya. I experienced that also. |
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Feb 9 2023, 11:14 PM
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Mac mini (2023, M2) with model number A2816 and A2686 just passed SIRIM. Should be available soon
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Feb 9 2023, 11:45 PM
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What is the educational price of the cheapest Mac mini in bolehland?
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Feb 10 2023, 08:42 AM
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QUOTE(westlife @ Feb 9 2023, 11:45 PM) What is the educational price of the cheapest Mac mini in bolehland? RM 2,079. |
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Feb 10 2023, 01:22 PM
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QUOTE(jiaen0509 @ Feb 10 2023, 08:42 AM) RM 2,079. that's cheap.... lion city is around rm2300++ This post has been edited by westlife: Feb 10 2023, 01:23 PM |
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QUOTE(Barricade @ Jan 18 2023, 08:30 PM) Be a student or teacher. can be primary school student also or? |
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Feb 10 2023, 06:43 PM
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QUOTE(westlife @ Feb 10 2023, 01:23 PM) can be primary school student also or? QUOTE Those eligible to purchase from the Apple Store for Education Individuals include faculty, staff, students and parents as follows: K12 - Any employee of a public or private K-12 institution in Malaysia is eligible. In addition, school board members who are currently serving as elected or appointed members are eligible. PTA or PTO executives currently serving as elected or appointed officers are eligible. Higher Education - Faculty and staff of Higher Education institutions; and students attending, or accepted into a Higher Education Institution in Malaysia are eligible to purchase. Purchases from the Apple Store for Education Individuals are not for institutional purchase or resale. Higher Education Parents - Parents purchasing on behalf of their child, who is a student currently attending or accepted into a public or private Higher Education Institution in Malaysia, are eligible to purchase. Source:https://www.apple.com/my-edu/shop/open/salespolicies#Eligibility Look like K12 Students is not included? |
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Feb 22 2023, 09:33 AM
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Mac Mini M2 available now. Skeuomorphic liked this post
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Feb 22 2023, 11:19 AM
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delivery range 03/03/2023 - 07/03/2023
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Feb 22 2023, 07:20 PM
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Too bad not eligible for free airpod
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Feb 24 2023, 07:41 PM
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any opinions on the m2 mac mini, looks tempting at Rm2079 but saw the news of slower ssd speeds and its made in malaysia
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QUOTE(xkaizoku @ Feb 24 2023, 07:41 PM) any opinions on the m2 mac mini, looks tempting at Rm2079 but saw the news of slower ssd speeds and its made in malaysia If you are interested in Mac Mini, I believe you are not using it as your main productivity machine? If you have requirements for performance, you should choose other ones such as MacBook Pro, Studio. If you just want experience MacOS. 2079 is worth of it and the SSD doesn't affect you much. |
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QUOTE(xkaizoku @ Feb 24 2023, 07:41 PM) any opinions on the m2 mac mini, looks tempting at Rm2079 but saw the news of slower ssd speeds and its made in malaysia Made in Malaysia is not a disadvantage. I don't think our manufacturing quality is an issue.Recommendation is to go for the 16 GB RAM 512 GB SSD model, unless you are just doing basic web/email/office stuff. That is the config that I'm planning on getting. 512 GB SSD has better performance than the 256 GB model. 16 GB RAM allows for some graphics work as well as ability to drive 2 4K monitors with enough RAM to run other programs comfortably. If you're looking at video editing, then the M2 Pro is probably better suited? This post has been edited by tcwan: Feb 25 2023, 12:54 PM |
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QUOTE(tcwan @ Feb 25 2023, 12:52 PM) Made in Malaysia is not a disadvantage. I don't think our manufacturing quality is an issue. but with 512GB ssd and 16gb ram, it makes the price a lot higher. but agree that it is certainly better for future proof and for some video editing work. Recommendation is to go for the 16 GB RAM 512 GB SSD model, unless you are just doing basic web/email/office stuff. That is the config that I'm planning on getting. 512 GB SSD has better performance than the 256 GB model. 16 GB RAM allows for some graphics work as well as ability to drive 2 4K monitors with enough RAM to run other programs comfortably. If you're looking at video editing, then the M2 Pro is probably better suited? dun recommend anyone to go for M2 Pro for mac mini, one should be better to go with mac studio if they are keen to do more serious work. personally feel that the base model will be the best deal for any basic user without doing video editing. it is now the cheapest option for anyone to try out macOS. |
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QUOTE(xkaizoku @ Feb 24 2023, 07:41 PM) any opinions on the m2 mac mini, looks tempting at Rm2079 but saw the news of slower ssd speeds and its made in malaysia What's wrong with made in Malaysia?  |
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Feb 25 2023, 10:47 PM
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I have ordered the base M2 MacMini, just to use with Smart TV at home to view Ads Free YouTube (Using Adguard), those ads in Youtube is way too much. Beside that, this Mac Mini will also serve as a family hub to store Photos & Videos (via 2TB External SSD, view downloaded 4K movies etc. To me, instead of buying Apple TV or Chrome Cast, Mac Mini is more expensive but also more useful, it can browse internet and most office task even travel video editing is more than capable. I think you need to think what you want to do with it, and know what you want. Mac Mini has it own proposed use case. For RM2k+ , I can’t find any packages better than it. xiaojohn liked this post
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QUOTE(PowerPC @ Feb 25 2023, 10:47 PM) I have ordered the base M2 MacMini, just to use with Smart TV at home to view Ads Free YouTube (Using Adguard), those ads in Youtube is way too much. Beside that, this Mac Mini will also serve as a family hub to store Photos & Videos (via 2TB External SSD, view downloaded 4K movies etc. Indeed. It is a good choice to use it as a media player for home. To me, instead of buying Apple TV or Chrome Cast, Mac Mini is more expensive but also more useful, it can browse internet and most office task even travel video editing is more than capable. I think you need to think what you want to do with it, and know what you want. Mac Mini has it own proposed use case. For RM2k+ , I can’t find any packages better than it. Yes, YouTube ad is absurd. Irritating to the max. xiaojohn liked this post
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Feb 25 2023, 11:06 PM
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Can someone posts the screenshot of the educational price for Mac mini?
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QUOTE(westlife @ Feb 25 2023, 11:06 PM) Can someone posts the screenshot of the educational price for Mac mini?  |
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Feb 26 2023, 01:08 PM
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Is mac mini m2 with 16gb ram and 256gb storage (use external ssd for extra storage) good?
Or, mac mini m2 with 8gb ram and 512gb storage? Casual usage to replacement all the old Mac at home (mostly more than 12years dy). This post has been edited by d@odao: Feb 26 2023, 01:19 PM |
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QUOTE(d@odao @ Feb 26 2023, 01:08 PM) Is mac mini m2 with 16gb ram and 256gb storage (use external ssd for extra storage) good? as im looking to get 1 myself, based on my research, having higher RAM is better than having larger internal storage since storage can be solved externally but ram we cant.Or, mac mini m2 with 8gb ram and 512gb storage? Casual usage to replacement all the old Mac at home (mostly more than 12years dy). d@odao liked this post
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Feb 26 2023, 02:21 PM
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QUOTE(d@odao @ Feb 26 2023, 01:08 PM) Is mac mini m2 with 16gb ram and 256gb storage (use external ssd for extra storage) good? Mac mini M2 with 16Gb + 1TB Thunderbolt4 external SSD = Best cost effective combination. 1TB Thunderbolt4 external SSD can give you >2.4GB/sec read and 2GB/sec write speed, better than internal pathetic 256GB SSDOr, mac mini m2 with 8gb ram and 512gb storage? Casual usage to replacement all the old Mac at home (mostly more than 12years dy). d@odao liked this post
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Feb 26 2023, 02:28 PM
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QUOTE(1234kingbling @ Feb 26 2023, 02:05 PM) as im looking to get 1 myself, based on my research, having higher RAM is better than having larger internal storage since storage can be solved externally but ram we cant. QUOTE(Kiding @ Feb 26 2023, 02:21 PM) Mac mini M2 with 16Gb + 1TB Thunderbolt4 external SSD = Best cost effective combination. 1TB Thunderbolt4 external SSD can give you >2.4GB/sec read and 2GB/sec write speed, better than internal pathetic 256GB SSD Ya. I m leaning towards to ram than internal storage. Better future proof with ram too. I m thinking to get a dock/enclosure too. This post has been edited by d@odao: Feb 26 2023, 02:30 PM |
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Has anyone ordered one? how long will the shipping take? and does anyone know if the 2.5k + 2.5k tax incentive for 2023 still applicable or back to the usual 2.5k only.
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QUOTE(d@odao @ Feb 26 2023, 01:08 PM) Is mac mini m2 with 16gb ram and 256gb storage (use external ssd for extra storage) good? If u can only choose one, go for ram Becos it cannot be upgraded later. Or, mac mini m2 with 8gb ram and 512gb storage? Casual usage to replacement all the old Mac at home (mostly more than 12years dy). Storage can still possible be complimented with external storage. This post has been edited by westlife: Feb 26 2023, 02:41 PM |
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QUOTE(westlife @ Feb 25 2023, 11:05 PM) Indeed. It is a good choice to use it as a media player for home. True, even Kids program they also put a long unskip-able ads, this is wayyyy to much until I want to block it, and don't want to pay a single cent to YouTube Premium ! Yes, YouTube ad is absurd. Irritating to the max. The YouTube Kid app in SmartTV they even put a 4mins cartoon ads in a 2 mins kid music video. I understand they need profit to provide us free service, but I accepted that if only few second of ads, have no complain last time. But then they make way too much, in a 10min videos, they insert 3 to 4 ads in the middle, I was like what the heck ? So, buy a Mac Mini and solve it.  |
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Feb 27 2023, 09:56 AM
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QUOTE(d@odao @ Feb 26 2023, 02:28 PM) Ya. I m leaning towards to ram than internal storage. You can consider Samsung T7 Shield (or Normal T7) in Amazon, USD 149 for 2TB (or USD 89 for 1TB), after convert to MYR something below RM800 or RM460 for 1TB, I got 1 last year, very fast and reliable, can use with iPad also. (remember to format it in exFAT to let both MacOS and Windows read/write).Better future proof with ram too. I m thinking to get a dock/enclosure too. For RAM, I would say more is better but very depend on your task with this tiny PC, even base 8GB, MacOS can very comfortable with it. |
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QUOTE(PowerPC @ Feb 27 2023, 09:53 AM) True, even Kids program they also put a long unskip-able ads, this is wayyyy to much until I want to block it, and don't want to pay a single cent to YouTube Premium ! Yeah I dun want to pay YouTube premium also. See the ad also they are making money not seeing the ad also they are making money.The YouTube Kid app in SmartTV they even put a 4mins cartoon ads in a 2 mins kid music video. I understand they need profit to provide us free service, but I accepted that if only few second of ads, have no complain last time. But then they make way too much, in a 10min videos, they insert 3 to 4 ads in the middle, I was like what the heck ? So, buy a Mac Mini and solve it. |
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Feb 27 2023, 01:08 PM
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QUOTE(westlife @ Feb 27 2023, 11:55 AM) Yeah I dun want to pay YouTube premium also. See the ad also they are making money not seeing the ad also they are making money. Yeah, they are doing way too much on that. Even those video sometimes already contain promotion inside, ads is everywhere.  |
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QUOTE(westlife @ Feb 27 2023, 11:55 AM) Yeah I dun want to pay YouTube premium also. See the ad also they are making money not seeing the ad also they are making money. Cannot block youtube ads on ipad? |
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Feb 28 2023, 12:24 AM
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I just placed my order for the M2 16gb ram 256gb storage. Delivers by 15/3.
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QUOTE(Barricade @ Feb 28 2023, 12:19 AM) Cannot block youtube ads on ipad? Cannot. |
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QUOTE(d@odao @ Feb 28 2023, 12:24 AM) I just placed my order for the M2 16gb ram 256gb storage. Delivers by 15/3. what is the damage?  |
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QUOTE(PowerPC @ Feb 27 2023, 09:53 AM) True, even Kids program they also put a long unskip-able ads, this is wayyyy to much until I want to block it, and don't want to pay a single cent to YouTube Premium ! what do you use to block YouTube ad?The YouTube Kid app in SmartTV they even put a 4mins cartoon ads in a 2 mins kid music video. I understand they need profit to provide us free service, but I accepted that if only few second of ads, have no complain last time. But then they make way too much, in a 10min videos, they insert 3 to 4 ads in the middle, I was like what the heck ? So, buy a Mac Mini and solve it. |
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Feb 28 2023, 01:06 PM
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QUOTE(dwRK @ Feb 28 2023, 11:00 AM) what is the damage? Rm3299. 😅 |
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Feb 28 2023, 01:10 PM
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QUOTE(westlife @ Feb 28 2023, 06:15 AM) Cannot. Yes can, You do that by buying an apps call "AdGaurd" in App Store, Rm20.90 per year only, it block all ads including sponsor/useless intro section in every videos, and it also block all flying ads in majority website, you can turn it off for some web make it in allow list. The only thing is, you can't use YouTube app to view youtube, need to use Safari. (I find it better than YouTube App), You can view same 4K/8K video with HDR, all function is same. QUOTE(dwRK @ Feb 28 2023, 11:01 AM) what do you use to block YouTube ad? There is 2 ways to block, 1 is free, 1 is paid app. If you use chrome, search Google with an Chrome Extension call : Adguard , it is free Chrome Plug-in, after install Pin it in Extension section, and run it. It will block all Youtube ads. For Safari, you need to purchase an app in App store call AdGuard, for RM20.90 per years, but the good thing is, once purchased it will also able to install in your iPad/pro iPhone, and use it both MacOS and IpadOS, iOS, all now ads free. |
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Feb 28 2023, 03:29 PM
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QUOTE(PowerPC @ Feb 28 2023, 01:10 PM) Yes can, You do that by buying an apps call "AdGaurd" in App Store, Rm20.90 per year only, it block all ads including sponsor/useless intro section in every videos, and it also block all flying ads in majority website, you can turn it off for some web make it in allow list. if like that it is the same as a desktop, we can easily block ad for youtube but not on an app like on iphone or even a tv. The only thing is, you can't use YouTube app to view youtube, need to use Safari. (I find it better than YouTube App), You can view same 4K/8K video with HDR, all function is same. There is 2 ways to block, 1 is free, 1 is paid app. If you use chrome, search Google with an Chrome Extension call : Adguard , it is free Chrome Plug-in, after install Pin it in Extension section, and run it. It will block all Youtube ads. For Safari, you need to purchase an app in App store call AdGuard, for RM20.90 per years, but the good thing is, once purchased it will also able to install in your iPad/pro iPhone, and use it both MacOS and IpadOS, iOS, all now ads free. then to me it is not a 'solution' actually. the experience of watching youtube via safari on an iphone is not good. |
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Feb 28 2023, 03:51 PM
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QUOTE(westlife @ Feb 28 2023, 03:29 PM) if like that it is the same as a desktop, we can easily block ad for youtube but not on an app like on iphone or even a tv. I dont have iPhone, so can't commend on that, but it work very well in my iPadPro Safari. For phone, my Galaxy use YouTube Vanced work flawlessly as well. then to me it is not a 'solution' actually. the experience of watching youtube via safari on an iphone is not good.  |
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Mar 1 2023, 08:22 AM
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QUOTE(d@odao @ Feb 28 2023, 01:06 PM) Rm3299. 😅 thanks QUOTE(PowerPC @ Feb 28 2023, 01:10 PM) Yes can, You do that by buying an apps call "AdGaurd" in App Store, Rm20.90 per year only, it block all ads including sponsor/useless intro section in every videos, and it also block all flying ads in majority website, you can turn it off for some web make it in allow list. i use adguard's dns at pc/phone level... can also use at router but i decided i wanna see some ads sometimes... lolThe only thing is, you can't use YouTube app to view youtube, need to use Safari. (I find it better than YouTube App), You can view same 4K/8K video with HDR, all function is same. There is 2 ways to block, 1 is free, 1 is paid app. If you use chrome, search Google with an Chrome Extension call : Adguard , it is free Chrome Plug-in, after install Pin it in Extension section, and run it. It will block all Youtube ads. For Safari, you need to purchase an app in App store call AdGuard, for RM20.90 per years, but the good thing is, once purchased it will also able to install in your iPad/pro iPhone, and use it both MacOS and IpadOS, iOS, all now ads free. vanced is excellent... too bad closed shop due to threats by google... |
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Mar 1 2023, 10:44 AM
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QUOTE(dwRK @ Mar 1 2023, 08:22 AM) thanks Lol i use adguard's dns at pc/phone level... can also use at router but i decided i wanna see some ads sometimes... lol vanced is excellent... too bad closed shop due to threats by google... Vanced still there but become independent Apk app, and it will download microG together, work very well and I would say it is safe  Would like to learn how adguard can install in router ? |
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Mar 1 2023, 11:28 AM
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p/s : Anyone ordered M2 Mac Mini here ? Do your order still processing or shipped ?
My order is still processing since 22 Feb, wondering why take so long as what I know the current Mac Mini is made in Malaysia |
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Mar 1 2023, 01:05 PM
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QUOTE(PowerPC @ Mar 1 2023, 11:28 AM) p/s : Anyone ordered M2 Mac Mini here ? Do your order still processing or shipped ? Still processing. Waiting for Apple to upgrade the ram. 😂My order is still processing since 22 Feb, wondering why take so long as what I know the current Mac Mini is made in Malaysia |
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Mar 1 2023, 02:16 PM
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QUOTE(d@odao @ Mar 1 2023, 01:05 PM) Still processing. Waiting for Apple to upgrade the ram. 😂 |
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Mar 1 2023, 09:13 PM
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QUOTE(PowerPC @ Mar 1 2023, 10:44 AM) Lol long time vanced user here... Vanced still there but become independent Apk app, and it will download microG together, work very well and I would say it is safe Would like to learn how adguard can install in router ?  not install adguard lah... just use their dns server, instead of using unifi or Google dns... https://adguard-dns.io/en/public-dns.html see method 2... |
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Mar 2 2023, 11:02 AM
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QUOTE(dwRK @ Mar 1 2023, 09:13 PM) long time vanced user here... Thank you !not install adguard lah... just use their dns server, instead of using unifi or Google dns... https://adguard-dns.io/en/public-dns.html see method 2... |
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Mar 2 2023, 04:17 PM
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QUOTE(PowerPC @ Mar 1 2023, 02:16 PM) |
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Mar 2 2023, 05:14 PM
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M2 mini just starting shipping (shipped) from sg 15 mins ago  This post has been edited by jinaun: Mar 2 2023, 05:16 PM d@odao liked this post
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Mar 2 2023, 08:33 PM
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QUOTE(jinaun @ Mar 2 2023, 05:14 PM) M2 mini just starting shipping (shipped) from sg 15 mins ago Same here, ship from SG. Pickup just now @ 4 something. d@odao liked this post
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Mar 3 2023, 08:00 AM
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QUOTE(PowerPC @ Mar 2 2023, 08:33 PM) Same here, ship from SG. Pickup just now @ 4 something. Interestingly mine is being delivered from shenzhen |
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Mar 3 2023, 09:07 AM
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QUOTE(NujNay @ Mar 3 2023, 08:00 AM) Interestingly mine is being delivered from shenzhen Did u spec up your mini? |
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Mar 3 2023, 10:16 AM
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QUOTE(d@odao @ Mar 3 2023, 09:07 AM) Did u spec up your mini? Yup, both ram and ssd. Yours is from shenzhen as well? |
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Mar 3 2023, 10:24 AM
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QUOTE(NujNay @ Mar 3 2023, 10:16 AM) Yup, both ram and ssd. Yours is from shenzhen as well? Mine still preparing to ship…did the ram only…Guess shld be the same as yours, because ETA is 15th…. |
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Mar 3 2023, 02:10 PM
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mine from Singapore yesterday and today morning got this status
Arrived at DHL Sort Facility SUBANG - SULTAN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH - MALAYSIA SUBANG - SULTAN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH - MALAYSIA |
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Mar 3 2023, 02:22 PM
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QUOTE(jinaun @ Mar 3 2023, 02:10 PM) mine from Singapore yesterday and today morning got this status Yours didn’t upgrade anything, right?Arrived at DHL Sort Facility SUBANG - SULTAN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH - MALAYSIA SUBANG - SULTAN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH - MALAYSIA |
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Mar 3 2023, 06:20 PM
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QUOTE(jinaun @ Mar 3 2023, 02:10 PM) mine from Singapore yesterday and today morning got this status Same status as mine now. At subang airport.Arrived at DHL Sort Facility SUBANG - SULTAN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH - MALAYSIA SUBANG - SULTAN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH - MALAYSIA |
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Mar 3 2023, 07:44 PM
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Mine now have changed to shipped. Is coming soon. 🤭 NujNay liked this post
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Mar 3 2023, 09:07 PM
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QUOTE(d@odao @ Mar 3 2023, 07:44 PM) Mine now have changed to shipped. That's very fast! Hopefully we all get the item soon 😁Is coming soon. 🤭 d@odao liked this post
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Mar 3 2023, 09:15 PM
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QUOTE(NujNay @ Mar 3 2023, 09:07 PM) That's very fast! Hopefully we all get the item soon 😁 Mine also from shenzen. Based on the tracking, they are fast. |
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Mar 4 2023, 04:13 PM
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QUOTE(jiaen0509 @ Feb 25 2023, 09:08 AM) If you are interested in Mac Mini, I believe you are not using it as your main productivity machine? If you have requirements for performance, you should choose other ones such as MacBook Pro, Studio. If you just want experience MacOS. 2079 is worth of it and the SSD doesn't affect you much. nah, just casual useQUOTE(tcwan @ Feb 25 2023, 12:52 PM) Made in Malaysia is not a disadvantage. I don't think our manufacturing quality is an issue. I plan to get 256/16 as many people said ram cannot upgrade but storage just add external ssdRecommendation is to go for the 16 GB RAM 512 GB SSD model, unless you are just doing basic web/email/office stuff. That is the config that I'm planning on getting. 512 GB SSD has better performance than the 256 GB model. 16 GB RAM allows for some graphics work as well as ability to drive 2 4K monitors with enough RAM to run other programs comfortably. If you're looking at video editing, then the M2 Pro is probably better suited? QUOTE(Barricade @ Feb 25 2023, 02:44 PM) What's wrong with made in Malaysia? nothing, just curious about the quality |
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Mar 6 2023, 09:56 AM
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My mini stucked at custom. Now DHL requested for ID document or else the order will be cancelled and refunded. Haihz.
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Mar 6 2023, 10:47 AM
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QUOTE(d@odao @ Mar 6 2023, 09:56 AM) My mini stucked at custom. Now DHL requested for ID document or else the order will be cancelled and refunded. Haihz. Oh no, I hope everything will be ok. Mine arrived on Saturday, way ahead of time. But haven't got the time to play around with it much. |
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Mar 6 2023, 11:14 AM
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QUOTE(NujNay @ Mar 6 2023, 10:47 AM) Oh no, I hope everything will be ok. Mine arrived on Saturday, way ahead of time. But haven't got the time to play around with it much. This delay make me feel like cancelling only. Never have such issues when buying from apple if shipping from Singapore. This round because of the ram upgrade it have to be from China then this happen. 😔 |
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Mar 6 2023, 01:53 PM
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QUOTE(d@odao @ Mar 6 2023, 11:14 AM) This delay make me feel like cancelling only. Usually those import document is settle by Apple, no ?Never have such issues when buying from apple if shipping from Singapore. This round because of the ram upgrade it have to be from China then this happen. 😔 |
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Mar 6 2023, 02:06 PM
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QUOTE(PowerPC @ Mar 6 2023, 01:53 PM) Usually those import document is settle by Apple, no ? It is. But they mentioned there is this compliance risk things need to meet. I don’t care what it is. I just ordered my mini from apple and if they shipped it from China and have this issue, is their issue. I just replied to them to take next necessary action if they deliver the mini or just cancel and refund me. I not giving any ID document to stranger. |
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Mar 6 2023, 02:14 PM
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QUOTE(d@odao @ Mar 6 2023, 02:06 PM) It is. But they mentioned there is this compliance risk things need to meet. I don’t care what it is. I just ordered my mini from apple and if they shipped it from China and have this issue, is their issue. But then last time (many years already) my MacBook Pro and iMac also ship from Shanghai (vis Shenzhen) did not ask for any document to confirm. I just replied to them to take next necessary action if they deliver the mini or just cancel and refund me. I not giving any ID document to stranger. Only those thing purchase with Amazon, even the import tax has been paid, kastam still need my detail together with SIRIM approval (cost me RM75 to 95 depend on thing), else the thing will stuck in shipping company and there is a delay charges after 10 days if no clearance has been made, RM10 per day. It is SF Express, ship from USA to Malaysia. |
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Mar 6 2023, 02:25 PM
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QUOTE(PowerPC @ Mar 6 2023, 02:14 PM) But then last time (many years already) my MacBook Pro and iMac also ship from Shanghai (vis Shenzhen) did not ask for any document to confirm. I also didn’t have any issue buying stuff shipped from China. Only those thing purchase with Amazon, even the import tax has been paid, kastam still need my detail together with SIRIM approval (cost me RM75 to 95 depend on thing), else the thing will stuck in shipping company and there is a delay charges after 10 days if no clearance has been made, RM10 per day. It is SF Express, ship from USA to Malaysia. This is 1st time. Custom oh custom what are you trying to do. 😅 |
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Mar 6 2023, 02:34 PM
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QUOTE(d@odao @ Mar 6 2023, 02:25 PM) I also didn’t have any issue buying stuff shipped from China. I think it is subjective to check parcel, syiok syiok see 1 parcel then check. Because some item from Japan Amazon, it will not ask anything, 1 time from USA also not ask, only recently 2 item it need this and that. 1 is SF Express, 1 is DHL ExpressThis is 1st time. Custom oh custom what are you trying to do. 😅 |
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Mar 6 2023, 04:27 PM
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 But then my order become "On Hold" since today morning at DHL, donno why it take so long to process. |
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Mar 6 2023, 04:44 PM
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QUOTE(PowerPC @ Mar 6 2023, 04:27 PM) But then my order become "On Hold" since today morning at DHL, donno why it take so long to process. |
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Mar 6 2023, 08:58 PM
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QUOTE(d@odao @ Mar 6 2023, 04:44 PM) Still in Singapore? Already reach Kuala Lumpur since Saturday |
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Mar 6 2023, 09:03 PM
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QUOTE(PowerPC @ Mar 6 2023, 08:58 PM) Already reach Kuala Lumpur since Saturday I guess urs didn’t upgrade anything hence from Singapore directly. It should be fine. I have bought my ipad mini 6 back then and is also directly from Singapore. No issue. Maybe just patient a bit. 😂 Again, those day my shipment is by Fedex not DHL. |
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Mar 6 2023, 09:57 PM
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QUOTE(d@odao @ Mar 6 2023, 09:03 PM) I guess urs didn’t upgrade anything hence from Singapore directly. It should be fine. I have bought my ipad mini 6 back then and is also directly from Singapore. No issue. Maybe just patient a bit. 😂 Again, those day my shipment is by Fedex not DHL. yes, the base spec. Will sure just wait for it 😃 |
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Mar 6 2023, 10:04 PM
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QUOTE(PowerPC @ Mar 6 2023, 09:57 PM) yes, the base spec. Will sure just wait for it 😃 If my mini got cancelled then I might just get the base spec too but locally. Machines or Switch maybe. 😅 |
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Mar 7 2023, 07:42 AM
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Now, suddenly can proceed. Earlier said provide ID document or cancel and refund. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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Mar 7 2023, 08:49 AM
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QUOTE(d@odao @ Mar 7 2023, 07:42 AM) Now, suddenly can proceed. Earlier said provide ID document or cancel and refund. Great! Just a day or two more btw anyone got the extended applecare or recommend to get it for mac mini? Macbook has more moving parts like keyboards, hinge or parts like screens but mac mini overall just a piece of board and a fan right? |
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Mar 7 2023, 09:29 AM
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QUOTE(NujNay @ Mar 7 2023, 08:49 AM) Great! Just a day or two more I didn’t. Long time never get the extended applecare dy. btw anyone got the extended applecare or recommend to get it for mac mini? Macbook has more moving parts like keyboards, hinge or parts like screens but mac mini overall just a piece of board and a fan right? NujNay liked this post
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Mar 7 2023, 10:59 AM
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Hmm. Now out for delivery. 😅
Suddenly super fast. |
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Mar 7 2023, 01:32 PM
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Just places my order and it’s written expected delivered on 10th of March .. hopefully I’m able to receive soonest .
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Mar 7 2023, 03:09 PM
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QUOTE(d@odao @ Mar 7 2023, 10:59 AM) Hmm. Now out for delivery. 😅 First time buying from Apple? You just have to wait and no bullshit paper work etc. Apple will handle everything.Suddenly super fast. |
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Mar 7 2023, 03:13 PM
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QUOTE(Barricade @ Mar 7 2023, 03:09 PM) First time buying from Apple? You just have to wait and no bullshit paper work etc. Apple will handle everything. Of coz not 1st time buying from Apple. Just 1st time received such email from them. |
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Mar 7 2023, 04:01 PM
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QUOTE(d@odao @ Mar 7 2023, 10:59 AM) Hmm. Now out for delivery. 😅 same here, received sms 12pm just now, but still not received, lol.Suddenly super fast. |
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Mar 7 2023, 04:33 PM
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QUOTE(PowerPC @ Mar 7 2023, 04:01 PM) same here, received sms 12pm just now, but still not received, lol. Me too. Just now status delivery. Now chg to delivery not completed. |
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Mar 7 2023, 10:29 PM
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QUOTE(d@odao @ Mar 7 2023, 04:33 PM) Me too. Just now status delivery. Now chg to delivery not completed. I received by 4pm just now, yours still not? |
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Mar 7 2023, 10:42 PM
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QUOTE(PowerPC @ Mar 7 2023, 10:29 PM) I received by 4pm just now, yours still not? Still nothing. No new update since 10am. |
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Mar 8 2023, 09:50 AM
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Hi all.. mine also receive from dhl that the clearance delay .hopefully won’t be like some of the user here need us provide the document info .
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Mar 8 2023, 10:13 AM
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QUOTE(takumitan89 @ Mar 8 2023, 09:50 AM) Hi all.. mine also receive from dhl that the clearance delay .hopefully won’t be like some of the user here need us provide the document info . I didn’t provide my ID document. I just replied their email to either deliver or just cancel and refund. ID document to me is sensitive.Next, the clearance just went thru no issue. |
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Mar 8 2023, 01:30 PM
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QUOTE(d@odao @ Mar 8 2023, 10:13 AM) I didn’t provide my ID document. I just replied their email to either deliver or just cancel and refund. ID document to me is sensitive. Ohh … how long is you waited they email you for the details ya? My item still stuck at clearance .Next, the clearance just went thru no issue. |
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Mar 8 2023, 01:40 PM
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QUOTE(takumitan89 @ Mar 8 2023, 01:30 PM) Ohh … how long is you waited they email you for the details ya? My item still stuck at clearance . They email to inform the item is on hold and ask for ID document.If 48hours no ID document received, they will proceed to cancel and refund, thats all. No further email received after I reverted to them to proceed to cancel and refund if can’t process further. Next, the parcel just went thru successfully and now is on delivery to me. |
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Mar 8 2023, 09:58 PM
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QUOTE(d@odao @ Mar 8 2023, 01:40 PM) They email to inform the item is on hold and ask for ID document. Who email you? Apple or DHL?If 48hours no ID document received, they will proceed to cancel and refund, thats all. No further email received after I reverted to them to proceed to cancel and refund if can’t process further. Next, the parcel just went thru successfully and now is on delivery to me. |
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Mar 8 2023, 10:16 PM
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My life is more better now with Mac mini + 4K TV, lol.
But then 8GB RAM seems "just" sufficient for normal use, with few safari and chrome tab open, it already consume 5.5GB. Anyway I don't mind for that, as long as the system still fast enough. |
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Mar 8 2023, 11:47 PM
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QUOTE(Barricade @ Mar 8 2023, 09:58 PM) Who email you? Apple or DHL? DHL CS that handle apple product.QUOTE(PowerPC @ Mar 8 2023, 10:16 PM) My life is more better now with Mac mini + 4K TV, lol. I also received mine this afternoon. Still exploring and doing some setup.But then 8GB RAM seems "just" sufficient for normal use, with few safari and chrome tab open, it already consume 5.5GB. Anyway I don't mind for that, as long as the system still fast enough. Added a 1 tb SSD NVME drive plugged into the usb-c for expansion. NujNay liked this post
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Mar 9 2023, 09:24 AM
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QUOTE(PowerPC @ Mar 8 2023, 10:16 PM) My life is more better now with Mac mini + 4K TV, lol. I'm running chrome, capture 23, already 11-13gb 😅But then 8GB RAM seems "just" sufficient for normal use, with few safari and chrome tab open, it already consume 5.5GB. Anyway I don't mind for that, as long as the system still fast enough. QUOTE(d@odao @ Mar 8 2023, 11:47 PM) Added a 1 tb SSD NVME drive plugged into the usb-c for expansion. Glad yours arrived safely! What specific setup do you use for the nvme and the enclosure? I'm thinking to do something similar |
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Mar 9 2023, 09:26 AM
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QUOTE(PowerPC @ Mar 8 2023, 10:16 PM) My life is more better now with Mac mini + 4K TV, lol. As long as not so laggy than will be good dBut then 8GB RAM seems "just" sufficient for normal use, with few safari and chrome tab open, it already consume 5.5GB. Anyway I don't mind for that, as long as the system still fast enough. |
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Mar 9 2023, 10:18 AM
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QUOTE(NujNay @ Mar 9 2023, 09:24 AM) I'm running chrome, capture 23, already 11-13gb 😅 I got the PNY CS1031 M.2 NVMe with 1tb and an Orico M.2 usb3.1 enclosures. Budget friendly. 🤭Glad yours arrived safely! What specific setup do you use for the nvme and the enclosure? I'm thinking to do something similar Not sure in the future will get those enclosure that can place under or top of the mini like this brand hagibis. This will expand ports and have sdcard readers as well. This post has been edited by d@odao: Mar 9 2023, 10:21 AM NujNay liked this post
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Mar 9 2023, 11:11 AM
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Ordered mine on Tuesday 3pm. Shipped out 5pm from Singapore. Reached Subang yesterday. DHL delivering to me today. Can’t say I’m not impressed with the speed! NujNay liked this post
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Mar 9 2023, 11:37 AM
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QUOTE(NujNay @ Mar 9 2023, 09:24 AM) I'm running chrome, capture 23, already 11-13gb 😅 Yes, 8GB seems "just" enough.Glad yours arrived safely! What specific setup do you use for the nvme and the enclosure? I'm thinking to do something similar QUOTE(takumitan89 @ Mar 9 2023, 09:26 AM) As long as not so laggy than will be good d The system is pretty responsive even there has many program running, but then the internal SSD did happen like what youtuber mention, copying in and out from external ssd (Samsung T7 Shield btw) will saw a sudden drop of speed after 3GB and above, it is very noticeable even the claim still has 1000++ MB/s write and read speed, at least compare to my iMac Pro. The iMac Pro on the other hand, can sustain very long highspeed when copying the same file. I still feel my iMac Pro snappy than Mac Mini M2 during heavy load of task, but MacMini seems more fast when browsing internet, maybe because of it's good single core speed. NujNay liked this post
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Mar 9 2023, 01:21 PM
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QUOTE(Barricade @ Mar 9 2023, 11:11 AM) Ordered mine on Tuesday 3pm. Shipped out 5pm from Singapore. Reached Subang yesterday. DHL delivering to me today. Can’t say I’m not impressed with the speed! Same as me.. my item just out of delivery .. can’t wait to receive it .. had bought some software d |
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Mar 9 2023, 02:09 PM
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QUOTE(d@odao @ Mar 9 2023, 10:18 AM) I got the PNY CS1031 M.2 NVMe with 1tb and an Orico M.2 usb3.1 enclosures. Budget friendly. 🤭 Ahh, orico m.2 enclosure has been in my shopping cart since last year 😂Not sure in the future will get those enclosure that can place under or top of the mini like this brand hagibis. This will expand ports and have sdcard readers as well. d@odao liked this post
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Mar 10 2023, 07:57 AM
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QUOTE(d@odao @ Mar 9 2023, 10:18 AM) I got the PNY CS1031 M.2 NVMe with 1tb and an Orico M.2 usb3.1 enclosures. Budget friendly. 🤭 Be careful about the Orico M.2 10 Gbps enclosure . The one I have has a Realtek RTL9210 chipset. I am currently using it on a 2017 Intel iMac with a WD SN550 SSD as an external boot drive but it keeps hanging on startup. I've applied the latest available firmware from Orico.Not sure in the future will get those enclosure that can place under or top of the mini like this brand hagibis. This will expand ports and have sdcard readers as well. I have another Orico M.2 20 Gbps enclosure (M2PAC3-G20) which uses a different chipset (can't recall offhand, but it is not JMicron) which has been stable from day 1. I've also been looking at the various hubs which fit under the Mini. However, I'm not satisfied with any of the current offerings. 1. The best feature-wise uses the RTL 9210 chipset 2. Some support only SATA interface (no NVMe) 3. Some only has one power input (via USB). This may be an issue especially with devices which need high current. 4. The USB interface between the Mini and the hub is mostly 5 or 10 Gbps max. 5. I've read that placing hubs under the Mini can affect Bluetooth performance due to signal blocking issues This post has been edited by tcwan: Mar 10 2023, 08:05 AM |
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Mar 10 2023, 09:28 AM
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QUOTE(tcwan @ Mar 10 2023, 07:57 AM) Be careful about the Orico M.2 10 Gbps enclosure . The one I have has a Realtek RTL9210 chipset. I am currently using it on a 2017 Intel iMac with a WD SN550 SSD as an external boot drive but it keeps hanging on startup. I've applied the latest available firmware from Orico. Would ugreen m2 enclosure be better than orico? I’m holding my purchase now.I have another Orico M.2 20 Gbps enclosure (M2PAC3-G20) which uses a different chipset (can't recall offhand, but it is not JMicron) which has been stable from day 1. I've also been looking at the various hubs which fit under the Mini. However, I'm not satisfied with any of the current offerings. 1. The best feature-wise uses the RTL 9210 chipset 2. Some support only SATA interface (no NVMe) 3. Some only has one power input (via USB). This may be an issue especially with devices which need high current. 4. The USB interface between the Mini and the hub is mostly 5 or 10 Gbps max. 5. I've read that placing hubs under the Mini can affect Bluetooth performance due to signal blocking issues |
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Mar 10 2023, 09:42 AM
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QUOTE(tcwan @ Mar 10 2023, 07:57 AM) Be careful about the Orico M.2 10 Gbps enclosure . The one I have has a Realtek RTL9210 chipset. I am currently using it on a 2017 Intel iMac with a WD SN550 SSD as an external boot drive but it keeps hanging on startup. I've applied the latest available firmware from Orico. Thanks for the info. I have another Orico M.2 20 Gbps enclosure (M2PAC3-G20) which uses a different chipset (can't recall offhand, but it is not JMicron) which has been stable from day 1. I've also been looking at the various hubs which fit under the Mini. However, I'm not satisfied with any of the current offerings. 1. The best feature-wise uses the RTL 9210 chipset 2. Some support only SATA interface (no NVMe) 3. Some only has one power input (via USB). This may be an issue especially with devices which need high current. 4. The USB interface between the Mini and the hub is mostly 5 or 10 Gbps max. 5. I've read that placing hubs under the Mini can affect Bluetooth performance due to signal blocking issues I m using ORICO M2PV-C3 M.2 which is Realtek RTL9210 chipset...with aluminium alloy enclosure... But, I m using it for extension of storage... |
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Mar 10 2023, 12:05 PM
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Mine also havent arrived. Ordered at the first day available at apple online. Spec M2 base 16 GB and 512GB. The eta also changes last week currently at 17-23 March.. If one month need to wait, this is GG already…
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Mar 10 2023, 04:56 PM
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QUOTE(Barricade @ Mar 10 2023, 09:28 AM) Would ugreen m2 enclosure be better than orico? I’m holding my purchase now. I don't know. If you can find out the chipset used that would be more relevant.So far I think Realtek chipset can't handle high throughput. |
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Mar 10 2023, 05:04 PM
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QUOTE(fadzly @ Mar 10 2023, 12:05 PM) Mine also havent arrived. Ordered at the first day available at apple online. Spec M2 base 16 GB and 512GB. The eta also changes last week currently at 17-23 March.. If one month need to wait, this is GG already… Same here 😢 |
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Mar 10 2023, 07:32 PM
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QUOTE(foolpray @ Mar 10 2023, 05:04 PM) Same here 😢 I’ve experienced buying apple product through online before. But this is the worst experience. The wait is very painful. |
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Mar 10 2023, 09:35 PM
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QUOTE(tcwan @ Mar 10 2023, 04:56 PM) I don't know. If you can find out the chipset used that would be more relevant. ugreen use ASM2362So far I think Realtek chipset can't handle high throughput. |
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Mar 11 2023, 09:27 AM
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QUOTE(fadzly @ Mar 10 2023, 12:05 PM) Mine also havent arrived. Ordered at the first day available at apple online. Spec M2 base 16 GB and 512GB. The eta also changes last week currently at 17-23 March.. If one month need to wait, this is GG already… That's weird, i have the same spec and order a few days after it was available at apple online and already arrived. |
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Mar 11 2023, 09:36 AM
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QUOTE(NujNay @ Mar 11 2023, 09:27 AM) That's weird, i have the same spec and order a few days after it was available at apple online and already arrived. Zzzzzzzz. Wth apple. |
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Mar 11 2023, 09:55 AM
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QUOTE(Barricade @ Mar 10 2023, 09:35 PM) ugreen use ASM2362 I think the 20 Gbps Orico uses ASMedia chipset. In my opinion it should be more reliable than Realtek |
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Mar 11 2023, 06:12 PM
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QUOTE(foolpray @ Mar 10 2023, 05:04 PM) Same here 😢 Finally shipped just now, arrives at 24 March. One month wait |
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Mar 11 2023, 06:40 PM
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QUOTE(foolpray @ Mar 11 2023, 06:12 PM) Finally shipped just now, arrives at 24 March. One month wait Wow!...is a long wait...but, it is coming finally that's count... |
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Mar 11 2023, 08:54 PM
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Got mine today from Machine. Anyone can recommend a good 27” monitor that doesn’t cost arm and leg like Studio Display that works well with ok resolution. Not been buying computer stuffs for ages, any suggestions will be real helpful for me. Thanks!
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Mar 12 2023, 12:34 AM
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QUOTE(segiempat @ Mar 11 2023, 08:54 PM) Got mine today from Machine. Anyone can recommend a good 27” monitor that doesn’t cost arm and leg like Studio Display that works well with ok resolution. Not been buying computer stuffs for ages, any suggestions will be real helpful for me. Thanks! Budget? |
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Mar 12 2023, 12:47 AM
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QUOTE(segiempat @ Mar 11 2023, 08:54 PM) Got mine today from Machine. Anyone can recommend a good 27” monitor that doesn’t cost arm and leg like Studio Display that works well with ok resolution. Not been buying computer stuffs for ages, any suggestions will be real helpful for me. Thanks! https://www.dell.com/en-my/shop/dell-27-4k-...tor-accessories |
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Mar 12 2023, 07:44 AM
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QUOTE(foolpray @ Mar 12 2023, 12:34 AM) Budget? Below 3K |
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Mar 12 2023, 07:46 AM
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QUOTE(Barricade @ Mar 12 2023, 12:47 AM) This is perfect |
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Mar 12 2023, 09:13 AM
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if u all got research macos 4k scaling issues better just go for 2k display
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Mar 12 2023, 10:34 AM
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QUOTE(GamaX320 @ Mar 12 2023, 09:13 AM) if u all got research macos 4k scaling issues better just go for 2k display Oh 4K doesn’t works?? |
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Mar 12 2023, 08:27 PM
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QUOTE(segiempat @ Mar 12 2023, 10:34 AM) Oh 4K doesn’t works?? it works but we set 4k scaling in settings the whole system will looks very very small. In order to make the system viewable we only can set 2k, so basically even u monitor is 4k but the overall experience are similar to 2k |
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Mar 12 2023, 09:13 PM
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QUOTE(GamaX320 @ Mar 12 2023, 08:27 PM) it works but we set 4k scaling in settings the whole system will looks very very small. In order to make the system viewable we only can set 2k, so basically even u monitor is 4k but the overall experience are similar to 2k Bought Asus Proart 27” 4K, no issue with scaling work perfectly at the resolution I need. No performance or blur texts issues as what posted by some users on M1 machine previously.This page clarified some of the misinformation GamaX320 liked this post
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Mar 12 2023, 10:37 PM
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QUOTE(segiempat @ Mar 12 2023, 09:13 PM) Bought Asus Proart 27” 4K, no issue with scaling work perfectly at the resolution I need. No performance or blur texts issues as what posted by some users on M1 machine previously. How much you paid for it?This page clarified some of the misinformation |
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Mar 13 2023, 03:41 PM
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Yup, 4K Monitor need becareful, unless the size is big enough to run native 4K and not too small.
You see, 4K is 3840x2160, if say 27 inches, set it native will make all thing look quite small to read, the idea HiDPI for this resolution is 1920x1080 (FHD resolution) but then make thing too big. Yes, you can scale down to 2560x1440 but some monitor may look blurry, stressing your eyes for long working on it. Get proper 2.5K resolution is better in my opinion for any dimension below 30inches, or go for 5K monitor and scale down to 2.5k like LG UltraFine 27. |
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Mar 13 2023, 03:50 PM
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QUOTE(Barricade @ Mar 12 2023, 10:37 PM) How much you paid for it? RM2.1K Asus design n quality not bad and professionally graded color so works well with what I do. Mac M1/M2 certified too as shown on the website and latest firmware. Not blurry texts in all available scaled resolution. |
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Mar 13 2023, 07:09 PM
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QUOTE(segiempat @ Mar 13 2023, 03:50 PM) RM2.1K Asus design n quality not bad and professionally graded color so works well with what I do. Mac M1/M2 certified too as shown on the website and latest firmware. Not blurry texts in all available scaled resolution. Not bad the price. Nearest competitor is DELL Ultrasharp U2723QE but that one need RM3.3k. |
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Mar 14 2023, 01:41 PM
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After using for few days, I advise those who yet to buy and intend to keep the mini running for several years upgrade the RAM to 16G if possible. 8GB is seriously not enough for Ventura
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Mar 14 2023, 04:40 PM
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QUOTE(segiempat @ Mar 14 2023, 01:41 PM) After using for few days, I advise those who yet to buy and intend to keep the mini running for several years upgrade the RAM to 16G if possible. 8GB is seriously not enough for Ventura 8GB is sufficient for me. Primary usage for email, web surfing and office 365. No lag whatsoever. In the future i don't know la lol. If really lag sell it and buy with 16GB again, since I bought using education price easily can sell back at cost. |
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Mar 14 2023, 08:48 PM
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QUOTE(Barricade @ Mar 14 2023, 04:40 PM) 8GB is sufficient for me. Primary usage for email, web surfing and office 365. No lag whatsoever. In the future i don't know la lol. If really lag sell it and buy with 16GB again, since I bought using education price easily can sell back at cost. If jus play play only 8gb definitely enough, i m more advising those who wanted to keep for at least 3 years. Heck even Chrome gobbled up all the 10GB of RAM without memory saving mode. Swap kaw kaw the SSD |
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Mar 16 2023, 03:19 PM
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My 512 and 16gb getting delay again. And again no reason no sorry. This is pretty bad. Delayed till 30th of March. Bought it on 22nd February. More than 1 month to get the spec and best of all, the website currently stated 5 days to deliver for new orders. Feeling cheated.
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Mar 17 2023, 07:58 AM
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QUOTE(segiempat @ Mar 14 2023, 08:48 PM) If jus play play only 8gb definitely enough, i m more advising those who wanted to keep for at least 3 years. Heck even Chrome gobbled up all the 10GB of RAM without memory saving mode. Swap kaw kaw the SSD running Linux every day use... my memory normally 2-3 gb onlybut I use edge not chrome des maybe why macos uses more but way less than windows... but sucks can't upgrade ram only cheaply with edu ac... 16gb would have been real nice to have |
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Mar 17 2023, 04:14 PM
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Don't know why people love to use Chrome. I stick to safari, open 20 tabs also no issue or lag
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Mar 17 2023, 10:19 PM
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QUOTE(Barricade @ Mar 17 2023, 04:14 PM) Don't know why people love to use Chrome. I stick to safari, open 20 tabs also no issue or lag safari/webkit was the best for a long long time... fast and efficient... no brainer on macos...the only reason using Chrome is probably familiarity... Barricade liked this post
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Mar 18 2023, 03:29 PM
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QUOTE(segiempat @ Mar 11 2023, 08:54 PM) Got mine today from Machine. Anyone can recommend a good 27” monitor that doesn’t cost arm and leg like Studio Display that works well with ok resolution. Not been buying computer stuffs for ages, any suggestions will be real helpful for me. Thanks! huawei mateview, sometimes can get for only 1699 on sales time |
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Mar 20 2023, 09:19 PM
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Finally got my mac mini after i complaint to apple hotline on thursday. They shipped at night straight away.
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Mar 21 2023, 12:33 PM
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QUOTE(fadzly @ Mar 20 2023, 09:19 PM) Finally got my mac mini after i complaint to apple hotline on thursday. They shipped at night straight away. Maybe that's the secret to fast delivery 😅QUOTE(Barricade @ Mar 17 2023, 04:14 PM) Don't know why people love to use Chrome. I stick to safari, open 20 tabs also no issue or lag Guilty of this haha because i use windows laptop for work and have syncing using google/chrome accountThis post has been edited by NujNay: Mar 21 2023, 01:13 PM |
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Mar 22 2023, 12:43 PM
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M2 Mini 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD.
Ordered 10 Mar, shipped 17 Mar, delivered 22 Mar 2023 (1 day ahead of schedule). Haven't had time to set up yet. |
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Mar 31 2023, 10:54 PM
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anyone with the base 8GB spec using it for general (heavy) browsing/media consumption?
how's the memory pressure graph looks like? |
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Apr 2 2023, 08:02 PM
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Anyone using Thunderbolt 4 dock/hub with their Mac mini m2? Any recommendation? Thanks frostier liked this post
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Apr 3 2023, 02:55 PM
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QUOTE(Beach_Boy @ Mar 31 2023, 10:54 PM) anyone with the base 8GB spec using it for general (heavy) browsing/media consumption? With multiple tabs open on the browser and a few other apps open, I tend to get warning messages saying that I am running out of memoryhow's the memory pressure graph looks like? |
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Apr 3 2023, 09:38 PM
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QUOTE(Mavik @ Apr 3 2023, 02:55 PM) With multiple tabs open on the browser and a few other apps open, I tend to get warning messages saying that I am running out of memory ahh thanks, glad that i ordered the 16GB instead of impulse buying from the shops my MBP 16 with the full suite office, 4 browsers (safari/safari tech preview/chrome/FF) running and some other apps running, memory pressure graph stays yellow, and fans seldom kick in even during zoom/google meet calls This post has been edited by Beach_Boy: Apr 3 2023, 09:40 PM |
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Apr 12 2023, 12:15 AM
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QUOTE(Beach_Boy @ Mar 31 2023, 10:54 PM) anyone with the base 8GB spec using it for general (heavy) browsing/media consumption? Never once I got any message says running out of memory. I'm on Safari with 16 tabs open, Apple Music running in background, editing using adobe Lightroom. Pretty impressive I would say.how's the memory pressure graph looks like? |
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Apr 12 2023, 10:37 AM
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QUOTE(Barricade @ Apr 12 2023, 12:15 AM) Never once I got any message says running out of memory. I'm on Safari with 16 tabs open, Apple Music running in background, editing using adobe Lightroom. Pretty impressive I would say. what about the memory pressure? is it in the yellow/red territory? most likely it's using the SSD as your swap |
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Apr 20 2023, 01:16 PM
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Gotten my Mac mini m2, 16gb, 256gb ssd with student discount Rm2799. Target receive date is 2nd May melnikor1 liked this post
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Apr 25 2023, 11:16 AM
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Hi, is anyone suffering from wifi issues? am considering of getting one but it seems like after a quick research, a lot of people were suffering from wifi issues around jan/feb. Has apple issued a fix?
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Apr 25 2023, 01:34 PM
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guys, want to know if i bring out the mac mini, tis can connect to my huawei laptop by connect it to HDMI as a screen and use?
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Apr 25 2023, 10:26 PM
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QUOTE(Beach_Boy @ Apr 3 2023, 09:38 PM) ahh thanks, glad that i ordered the 16GB instead of impulse buying from the shops 16GB should be the minimum nowadays. in case of MBA or MBP, more RAM can also increase battery life since it wont use SSD swap often.my MBP 16 with the full suite office, 4 browsers (safari/safari tech preview/chrome/FF) running and some other apps running, memory pressure graph stays yellow, and fans seldom kick in even during zoom/google meet calls |
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Apr 25 2023, 11:49 PM
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Ahh what is this clearance delay towards my M2 mac mini.. its been 2 days!
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Apr 25 2023, 11:54 PM
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QUOTE(Bendan520 @ Apr 25 2023, 11:49 PM) Ahh what is this clearance delay towards my M2 mac mini.. its been 2 days! raya |
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Apr 26 2023, 08:22 AM
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QUOTE(Bendan520 @ Apr 25 2023, 11:49 PM) Ahh what is this clearance delay towards my M2 mac mini.. its been 2 days! Is just 2 days better than mine. Almost a week stuck at custom last time. 😔 |
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May 2 2023, 05:11 PM
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hi guys, in order to get the edu price. we hav get approval for our unidays account. i just get the approval. but when the time i log in switch msia under edu programme, my unidays cant access but can acces through the apple msia offcial website.
so now u guys mostly get from apple msia or switch under edu programme? |
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May 3 2023, 10:50 AM
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anyone id using a mac mini hub like the Satechi or Qwiizlab..??
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May 5 2023, 11:07 PM
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just made a purchase of M2 today since got 5% cashback. hope can get it
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May 6 2023, 05:10 PM
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QUOTE(alvinwh @ May 5 2023, 11:07 PM) just made a purchase of M2 today since got 5% cashback. hope can get it Why have 5% cashback? |
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May 6 2023, 09:59 PM
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QUOTE(westlife @ May 6 2023, 05:10 PM) Why have 5% cashback? cos of 5.5 shopback promotion. |
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May 7 2023, 12:06 AM
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QUOTE(Barricade @ Apr 12 2023, 12:15 AM) Never once I got any message says running out of memory. I'm on Safari with 16 tabs open, Apple Music running in background, editing using adobe Lightroom. Pretty impressive I would say. You use a 8GB one? |
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May 8 2023, 11:35 AM
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QUOTE(alvinwh @ May 2 2023, 05:11 PM) hi guys, in order to get the edu price. we hav get approval for our unidays account. i just get the approval. but when the time i log in switch msia under edu programme, my unidays cant access but can acces through the apple msia offcial website. Is Switch even selling the M2 Mini? I keep going to their website and it's still "Check back for Availability".so now u guys mostly get from apple msia or switch under edu programme? Went to Switch first, as I prefer pickup in person for such items. Gave up after they didn't give any ETA of when the M2 Mini was available or if they could quote an EDU discount. Finally, I got mine (EDU pricing) via Apple Malaysia. Edit: M2 (non-Pro) Mini performance is night and day compared to my old 2015 Intel Mini. The Intel Mini would spin the fans every time I run MS Teams. The M2 would run cool without breaking a sweat. This post has been edited by tcwan: May 8 2023, 11:42 AM |
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May 9 2023, 03:21 PM
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QUOTE(tcwan @ May 8 2023, 11:35 AM) Is Switch even selling the M2 Mini? I keep going to their website and it's still "Check back for Availability". well there's 8 years worth of technological improvement there.Went to Switch first, as I prefer pickup in person for such items. Gave up after they didn't give any ETA of when the M2 Mini was available or if they could quote an EDU discount. Finally, I got mine (EDU pricing) via Apple Malaysia. Edit: M2 (non-Pro) Mini performance is night and day compared to my old 2015 Intel Mini. The Intel Mini would spin the fans every time I run MS Teams. The M2 would run cool without breaking a sweat. |
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May 11 2023, 11:26 AM
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Hello all. planning to move from Windows laptop to Mac mini m2. Any recommendation on accessories to expand the display to two monitors?
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May 11 2023, 12:22 PM
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QUOTE(razkal @ May 11 2023, 11:26 AM) Hello all. planning to move from Windows laptop to Mac mini m2. Any recommendation on accessories to expand the display to two monitors? Thunderbolt to hdmi adapter/cable. And, Hdmi cable. This is what i did. https://shp.ee/h8tcudx This post has been edited by d@odao: May 11 2023, 12:23 PM |
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May 11 2023, 12:41 PM
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QUOTE(d@odao @ May 11 2023, 12:22 PM) Ugreen? Should be ok right? I'm planning to use the 5 in 1 ugreen with hdmi. Hopefully ok? Also 8gb enough or should i upgrade RAM? ssd i think no need upgrade cause can buy external one |
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May 11 2023, 01:37 PM
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QUOTE(razkal @ May 11 2023, 12:41 PM) Ugreen? Should be ok right? I'm planning to use the 5 in 1 ugreen with hdmi. Hopefully ok? Also 8gb enough or should i upgrade RAM? ssd i think no need upgrade cause can buy external one Ya ugreen. Mine is 16gb ram and 256gb ssd. I just use external nvme 1tb and 1 tb hdd seagate. Ram is more important than storage. razkal liked this post
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May 12 2023, 09:30 PM
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QUOTE(tcwan @ May 8 2023, 11:35 AM) Is Switch even selling the M2 Mini? I keep going to their website and it's still "Check back for Availability". yeah intel based mac mini is running hot. i am using 2020 intel mac mini to run windows 10. it is getting real hot during normal operation. i need to use Macs Fan Control program to force the fan to run at maximum speed at all time to keep the CPU temperature to be at 55 degree (still not too 'cold'). Went to Switch first, as I prefer pickup in person for such items. Gave up after they didn't give any ETA of when the M2 Mini was available or if they could quote an EDU discount. Finally, I got mine (EDU pricing) via Apple Malaysia. Edit: M2 (non-Pro) Mini performance is night and day compared to my old 2015 Intel Mini. The Intel Mini would spin the fans every time I run MS Teams. The M2 would run cool without breaking a sweat. eyeing to get a mac mini m2 base model to replace it. i dun do any video/photo editing but just use it for normal usage like web browsing, word processing etc. only. but just not sure if running parellel software, can the armed-based windows meet my needs or not. i still prefer to use windows but i like mac hardware. |
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May 12 2023, 10:06 PM
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any bro here can help to buy the m2 mac mini at educational price?
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May 19 2023, 10:58 PM
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QUOTE(tcwan @ May 8 2023, 11:35 AM) Is Switch even selling the M2 Mini? I keep going to their website and it's still "Check back for Availability". yes, end up I get from apple online store. items ship from spore. using for a week. satisfy and happy. still learning Mac OSWent to Switch first, as I prefer pickup in person for such items. Gave up after they didn't give any ETA of when the M2 Mini was available or if they could quote an EDU discount. Finally, I got mine (EDU pricing) via Apple Malaysia. Edit: M2 (non-Pro) Mini performance is night and day compared to my old 2015 Intel Mini. The Intel Mini would spin the fans every time I run MS Teams. The M2 would run cool without breaking a sweat. tcwan liked this post
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May 19 2023, 11:01 PM
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QUOTE(d@odao @ May 11 2023, 12:22 PM) bro, tis cable can extend as duplicate or extend as second screen? just plug n play? need install any software or change the setting? |
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May 20 2023, 06:47 AM
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QUOTE(alvinwh @ May 19 2023, 11:01 PM) bro, tis cable can extend as duplicate or extend as second screen? just plug n play? need install any software or change the setting? Both can. No software needed. Just go to the display setting and set as u like. Simple as that. |
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Jun 21 2023, 08:44 AM
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Anyone know can student discount apply to mac mini M2 with 16GB, 512 storage ? Or just the base model ?
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Jun 21 2023, 12:08 PM
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QUOTE(imation1314 @ Jun 21 2023, 08:44 AM) Anyone know can student discount apply to mac mini M2 with 16GB, 512 storage ? Or just the base model ? all models and variants. |
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Jun 21 2023, 02:38 PM
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QUOTE(westlife @ Jun 21 2023, 12:08 PM) all models and variants. Thank you ~ |
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Jun 22 2023, 12:48 PM
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QUOTE(westlife @ Jun 21 2023, 12:08 PM) all models and variants. how much discount for edu price? |
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Jun 24 2023, 01:24 PM
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Is it recommend to get apple care?
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Jun 25 2023, 12:01 AM
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QUOTE(westlife @ May 12 2023, 10:06 PM) any bro here can help to buy the m2 mac mini at educational price? did u get anyone help u buy? i'm looking too |
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Jun 26 2023, 09:26 AM
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Couldn't wait for Mac Studio and I decide to pull the trigger
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Jun 26 2023, 02:04 PM
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QUOTE(Leo the Lion @ Jun 26 2023, 09:26 AM) Couldn't wait for Mac Studio and I decide to pull the trigger what configuration?
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Jun 26 2023, 04:57 PM
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QUOTE(westlife @ Jun 26 2023, 03:04 PM) what configuration? Its inside the picture |
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Jun 26 2023, 06:07 PM
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QUOTE(Leo the Lion @ Jun 26 2023, 04:57 PM) Its inside the picture Icic. Paise. Wah powerful spec. |
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Jun 28 2023, 02:58 PM
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anyone know where can buy mac mini m2 with installment plan?
Shopee Lazada's seller don't provide instalment tho. |
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Jun 28 2023, 08:37 PM
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QUOTE(stranger88 @ Jun 25 2023, 12:01 AM) did u get anyone help u buy? i'm looking too Hard to find someone who is willing to help for free. Maybe split savings 50/50 you got more chance. Why? Because every account have limit to buy only one Mac mini per year.This post has been edited by Barricade: Jun 28 2023, 08:38 PM |
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Jun 30 2023, 10:43 AM
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QUOTE(Barricade @ Jun 28 2023, 08:37 PM) Hard to find someone who is willing to help for free. Maybe split savings 50/50 you got more chance. Why? Because every account have limit to buy only one Mac mini per year. i don't mind to split but no one response or offering haha, so i proceed normal price purchase. |
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Jun 30 2023, 12:10 PM
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QUOTE(monkedz @ Jun 28 2023, 02:58 PM) anyone know where can buy mac mini m2 with installment plan? Try Machines. 0% for 24 months.Shopee Lazada's seller don't provide instalment tho. |
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Jul 2 2023, 01:26 PM
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QUOTE(westlife @ May 12 2023, 10:06 PM) any bro here can help to buy the m2 mac mini at educational price? I'm Selling my mac mini 2023 m2 pro https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=5390410 its student price. not earning. it's brand new, but not sure you okay with this spec or not. Reason of selling, wanted to get mac studio.   |
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Jul 7 2023, 03:04 PM
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Mac Mini M2 Pro is not available anywhere on physical store. Anyone knows?
That's very tempting thouh Chien Siong lol |
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Jul 10 2023, 03:05 AM
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Just ordered mac mini base model at 2079 educational price. Wanted to get from Switch using the unidays studen discount QR code. But switch said need student ID to verify also.. dunno LAN C or what…
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Jul 10 2023, 07:54 AM
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QUOTE(yvliew @ Jul 10 2023, 03:05 AM) Just ordered mac mini base model at 2079 educational price. Wanted to get from Switch using the unidays studen discount QR code. But switch said need student ID to verify also.. dunno LAN C or what… otherwise how to confirm u r student? |
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Jul 10 2023, 10:27 AM
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QUOTE(Underhill @ Jul 7 2023, 03:04 PM) Mac Mini M2 Pro is not available anywhere on physical store. Anyone knows? Hi Underhill, mostly because I think not much peoples willing to spend that much on mac mini, so they don't prepare for that at first place. That's very tempting thouh Chien Siong lol And custom or higher spec usually required you wait extra 1 or 2 weeks from apple manufacturer. This post has been edited by ChienSiong23: Jul 10 2023, 10:32 AM Underhill liked this post
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Jul 10 2023, 10:32 AM
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QUOTE(!@#$%^ @ Jul 10 2023, 07:54 AM) otherwise how to confirm u r student? Got this.. Thought they can just scan it... |
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Jul 10 2023, 03:34 PM
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QUOTE(yvliew @ Jul 10 2023, 10:32 AM) Got this.. Thought they can just scan it... well, i suppose not an issue to show ur student id. |
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Jul 11 2023, 10:28 AM
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QUOTE(monkedz @ Jun 28 2023, 02:58 PM) anyone know where can buy mac mini m2 with installment plan? both switch and Machines have it.Shopee Lazada's seller don't provide instalment tho. Depending on your credit card banks, some goes up to 36 months. |
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Jul 17 2023, 09:37 PM
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QUOTE(ChienSiong23 @ Jul 10 2023, 10:27 AM) Hi Underhill, mostly because I think not much peoples willing to spend that much on mac mini, so they don't prepare for that at first place. Snatched a base Mac mini M2 'tempararily' but end up loving it so much. I might keep it instead of going for the pro. And custom or higher spec usually required you wait extra 1 or 2 weeks from apple manufacturer. It's very much usable for my use case, surprisingly. |
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Jul 17 2023, 09:51 PM
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QUOTE(Underhill @ Jul 17 2023, 09:37 PM) Snatched a base Mac mini M2 'tempararily' but end up loving it so much. I might keep it instead of going for the pro. It is the most value for money model. If upgrading to pro. end up price is almost as good as buying a Mac Studio instead.It's very much usable for my use case, surprisingly. |
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Jul 19 2023, 11:38 PM
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Buy with education now got promotion for airpods. When I order I didn't get that option, but I called apple and ask if I could still get that promotion, apple kindly accepted and just sent me a free airpods 2nd gen. Apple service was super friendly and helpful. Professionally taken care of.
But Can add money for other models, 
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Jul 20 2023, 07:24 AM
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QUOTE(yvliew @ Jul 19 2023, 11:38 PM) Buy with education now got promotion for airpods. When I order I didn't get that option, but I called apple and ask if I could still get that promotion, apple kindly accepted and just sent me a free airpods 2nd gen. Apple service was super friendly and helpful. Professionally taken care of. If u buy an apple product, and within 2 weeks later if there is new product launched, one can always ask for exchange for free. It is a policy of apple.But Can add money for other models,
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Sep 6 2023, 11:06 AM
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I'm using a M2 Mac Mini now. But I can't seems to have my continuity camera to work wirelessly.
It works if I were to plug it in with a cable. But never wireless. Anyone have the same issue? |
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Sep 25 2023, 09:34 AM
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QUOTE(monkedz @ Sep 6 2023, 11:06 AM) I'm using a M2 Mac Mini now. But I can't seems to have my continuity camera to work wirelessly. Wireless Continuity Camera doesn't seem to be detected, until I plug it in via USB first and then disconnect while FaceTime/Photo Booth is active.It works if I were to plug it in with a cable. But never wireless. Anyone have the same issue? This is with iOS 17. In any case, I think wireless usage is not reliable enough for serious usage. In addition, it is better to be plugged in an charging the phone instead of draining the battery unnecessary. |
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Oct 9 2023, 09:31 AM
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Just bought Mac Mini M2 and plug into my LG C1 48"
Technically under the paper of MMM2 : https://support.apple.com/kb/SP891?viewloca...MN&locale=en_MN It should support Dolby vision and Dolby Atmos right? When i try to play videos that support DV and DA in Apple TV app (I do subscribe Apple One) but my TV won't trigger the DV & DA and only play in HDR and PCM One question wanna ask is that Mac mini M2 does not behave like Apple TV 4k which has Match Contents and Match Dynamic Range ? We can only manually set SDR or HDR under display setting? This post has been edited by TongCN: Oct 9 2023, 09:32 AM |
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May 1 2024, 10:44 AM
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interested in getting mac mini M2 to experience macOS as first time user. will use it for daily web browsing, checking emails, read research papers and watch youtube 4K videos.
but more interested to run on my Dell G3223Q 4k 32" 144Hz gaming monitor. so my questions/concerns: 1. can mac mini M2 output a 4K 120Hz via DP to USB-C port? I have ugreen DP to USBC cable used with my lenovo P14S gen 2 workstation laptop, but it only outputs 60Hz (the laptop graphics can only able to output max resolution @ 4K 60Hz sadly) as i understand, mac mini M2 has only HDMI 2.0. not going to get M2 Pro just for HDMI 2.1 i want that same smooth scrolling as what i experienced on my ipad pro 12.9 M1. which config should i get if i want to run 4K 120Hz properly? is 16GB with 256GB SSD internal enough? i can expand the storage by buying external SSD such as Samsung T9 1TB later 2. when running 120Hz screen, will i able to run Youtube 4K quality with faster framerate, or it will just lock to 60FPS only? 3. is text clarity/text scaling would be an issue here if using 4K reso? thanks guys. This post has been edited by Zaryl: May 1 2024, 11:30 PM |
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QUOTE(Zaryl @ May 1 2024, 10:44 AM) interested in getting mac mini M2 to experience macOS as first time user. will use it for daily web browsing, checking emails, read research papers and watch youtube 4K videos. 1. you need a DP cable to USB C 4 to supprot 4k 144hz. 16GB is good choice and you can add external SSD for storage.but more interested to run on my Dell G3223Q 4k 32" 144Hz gaming monitor. so my questions/concerns: 1. can mac mini M2 output a 4K 120Hz via DP to USB-C port? I have ugreen DP to USBC cable used with my lenovo P14S gen 2 workstation laptop, but it only outputs 60Hz (the laptop graphics can only able to output max resolution @ 4K 60Hz sadly) as i understand, mac mini M2 has only HDMI 2.0. not going to get M2 Pro just for HDMI 2.1 i want that same smooth scrolling as what i experienced on my ipad pro 12.9 M1. which config should i get if i want to run 4K 120Hz properly? is 16GB with 256GB SSD internal enough? i can expand the storage by buying external SSD such as Samsung T9 1TB later 2. when running 120Hz screen, will i able to run Youtube 4K quality with faster framerate, or it will just lock to 60FPS only? 3. is text clarity/text scaling would be an issue here if using 4K reso? thanks guys. 2. Youtube mostly is 60fps or 30fps. So you won't be able to utilize your 144hz. 3. 4K is bad for mac. It doesn't resize properly, I am using 4k 27" and I have to use 1440 resolution for comfortable reading size. Mac is built for 5k. Btw haev you bought the mac mini yet? If so how's the experience with it and your monitor? |
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Jun 2 2024, 11:46 PM
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QUOTE(yvliew @ Jun 2 2024, 01:09 PM) 1. you need a DP cable to USB C 4 to supprot 4k 144hz. 16GB is good choice and you can add external SSD for storage. i end up buying mac mini M2 Pro base model instead LOL.2. Youtube mostly is 60fps or 30fps. So you won't be able to utilize your 144hz. 3. 4K is bad for mac. It doesn't resize properly, I am using 4k 27" and I have to use 1440 resolution for comfortable reading size. Mac is built for 5k. Btw haev you bought the mac mini yet? If so how's the experience with it and your monitor? I connected using HDMI 2.1 port. But 4K 120hz is just perfect for my Dell G3223Q monitor as per this guy's awesome 4K120Hz macs listing: Macs 4K120hz monitors compatibility listings But after much time spent to get that best display settings, i used the resolution of 2304x1296p 120Hz. Because that is the best resolution that I can USE HDR. by default, if want to get HDR + 120Hz/144Hz, I have to choose either: 1920x1080p (everything is freaking large, no screen real estate) or 3840x2160p (everything is wayyy too small, too much screen real estate) on other resolutions, HDR option cannot be turned on.  so the best sweet spot was that 2304x1296p @ max 120Hz. All fonts look pretty damn sharp. Similar smooth scrolling as what i experienced from my iPad Pro M1 12.9 (120Hz ProMotion). Working on Words, Excels, reading PDFs was just a smooth experience!  I also got the DisplayBuddy app (paid app, about USD22.99 for 2 Macs, got 10% off student discount) to run presets on dimming or brightening the screen during day/night & other settings. I DEFINITELY cannot go back to 60Hz screen after this. Never ever! |
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QUOTE(Zaryl @ Jun 2 2024, 11:46 PM) i end up buying mac mini M2 Pro base model instead LOL. just curious how do you get custom resolution 2304x1296p? i can only choose 720p 1080p 1440p 2160pI connected using HDMI 2.1 port. But 4K 120hz is just perfect for my Dell G3223Q monitor as per this guy's awesome 4K120Hz macs listing: Macs 4K120hz monitors compatibility listings But after much time spent to get that best display settings, i used the resolution of 2304x1296p 120Hz. Because that is the best resolution that I can USE HDR. by default, if want to get HDR + 120Hz/144Hz, I have to choose either: 1920x1080p (everything is freaking large, no screen real estate) or 3840x2160p (everything is wayyy too small, too much screen real estate) on other resolutions, HDR option cannot be turned on. so the best sweet spot was that 2304x1296p @ max 120Hz. All fonts look pretty damn sharp. Similar smooth scrolling as what i experienced from my iPad Pro M1 12.9 (120Hz ProMotion). Working on Words, Excels, reading PDFs was just a smooth experience! I also got the DisplayBuddy app (paid app, about USD22.99 for 2 Macs, got 10% off student discount) to run presets on dimming or brightening the screen during day/night & other settings. I DEFINITELY cannot go back to 60Hz screen after this. Never ever! |
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Jun 3 2024, 09:43 AM
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QUOTE(yvliew @ Jun 3 2024, 12:08 AM) just curious how do you get custom resolution 2304x1296p? i can only choose 720p 1080p 1440p 2160p I use DisplayBuddy app and can it can display even other resolutions macOS can’t list it in Display settings.AFAIK, there are other similar apps such as BetterDisplay, EasyResX and etc yvliew liked this post
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Jun 11 2024, 09:07 AM
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QUOTE(Zaryl @ Jun 2 2024, 11:46 PM) i end up buying mac mini M2 Pro base model instead LOL. As per my last mentioned, it seems like can only turn on manually if your display support I connected using HDMI 2.1 port. But 4K 120hz is just perfect for my Dell G3223Q monitor as per this guy's awesome 4K120Hz macs listing: Macs 4K120hz monitors compatibility listings But after much time spent to get that best display settings, i used the resolution of 2304x1296p 120Hz. Because that is the best resolution that I can USE HDR. by default, if want to get HDR + 120Hz/144Hz, I have to choose either: 1920x1080p (everything is freaking large, no screen real estate) or 3840x2160p (everything is wayyy too small, too much screen real estate) on other resolutions, HDR option cannot be turned on. so the best sweet spot was that 2304x1296p @ max 120Hz. All fonts look pretty damn sharp. Similar smooth scrolling as what i experienced from my iPad Pro M1 12.9 (120Hz ProMotion). Working on Words, Excels, reading PDFs was just a smooth experience! I also got the DisplayBuddy app (paid app, about USD22.99 for 2 Macs, got 10% off student discount) to run presets on dimming or brightening the screen during day/night & other settings. I DEFINITELY cannot go back to 60Hz screen after this. Never ever! Until now it still dun have something like match content/frame thing Next MacOS update dunno will fix or not |
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Jun 12 2024, 10:38 PM
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1,709 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Kedah Khap Khoun Khap (4K)
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QUOTE(TongCN @ Jun 11 2024, 09:07 AM) As per my last mentioned, it seems like can only turn on manually if your display support Just curious, do you connect your LG C1 48" to your Mac Mini M2 via HDMI2.0 port?Until now it still dun have something like match content/frame thing Next MacOS update dunno will fix or not If yes, then you might not getting the output (Atmos) you wanted. but when I read thru few reddits.com, apparently if you connect to a tv/monitor that has a DisplayPort 1.4, you can use the USBC to DP cable (ugreen 8K USBC to DP cable is a good buy) to your Mac Mini M2's USBC4 port and can get the desired output. But according to rtings.com, this display didn't have DP1.4 port, so I guess either hopefully Apple releases an update to fix this issue in future macOS Sequoia or you gonna have to buy a display that has at least DP1.4. but on a good note, your LG is an OLED screen, which produces beautiful, crisp, true black display though. This post has been edited by Zaryl: Jun 12 2024, 10:39 PM |
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Jun 13 2024, 12:26 PM
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6,712 posts Joined: Aug 2008 From: Malaysia
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QUOTE(Zaryl @ Jun 12 2024, 10:38 PM) Just curious, do you connect your LG C1 48" to your Mac Mini M2 via HDMI2.0 port? My Mac Mini M2 only has HDMI2.0 port since it's not M2 Pro.If yes, then you might not getting the output (Atmos) you wanted. but when I read thru few reddits.com, apparently if you connect to a tv/monitor that has a DisplayPort 1.4, you can use the USBC to DP cable (ugreen 8K USBC to DP cable is a good buy) to your Mac Mini M2's USBC4 port and can get the desired output. But according to rtings.com, this display didn't have DP1.4 port, so I guess either hopefully Apple releases an update to fix this issue in future macOS Sequoia or you gonna have to buy a display that has at least DP1.4. LG C1 all ports = HDMI 2.1 However, Dolby Atmos doesnt really need HDMI 2.1 since it's lossy? So my Mac Mini M2 probably stuck at 4k60hz without Dolby Atmos even though on paper it says support Mac Mini M2/M2 Pro Spec The only way to get Atmos is when i paired my Airpods Pro Gen 2 , lol .. QUOTE but on a good note, your LG is an OLED screen, which produces beautiful, crisp, true black display though. OLED TV is a must now after experienced it Waiting for new breakthrough next before i wanna change my LG CX or C1. This post has been edited by TongCN: Jun 13 2024, 12:27 PM |
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Jul 8 2024, 10:35 PM
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Hi guys, i am getting Mac mini m2, with configuration to 512GB SSD and 16GB RAM. Mainly for my study/assignment use.
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Jul 12 2024, 09:45 PM
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m2 mac mini is so overkilled to my needs.    eikozai liked this post
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Jul 24 2024, 12:13 AM
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QUOTE(kevinpss @ Jul 12 2024, 09:45 PM) m2 mac mini is so overkilled to my needs. No such thing as overkill.16GB/512GB SSD is future proof. No worries on that. It’s 2024 and I believe 8GB RAM & 256GB SSD should not be the norm these days. |
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Nov 3 2024, 02:12 PM
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QUOTE(Zaryl @ Jul 24 2024, 12:13 AM) No such thing as overkill. m4 mac mini and all other macs now starts with 16GB with the same price. Imagine buying mac mini upgrading to 16GB just 2-3 months ago.16GB/512GB SSD is future proof. No worries on that. It’s 2024 and I believe 8GB RAM & 256GB SSD should not be the norm these days. |
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Nov 3 2024, 02:32 PM
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QUOTE(yvliew @ Nov 3 2024, 02:12 PM) m4 mac mini and all other macs now starts with 16GB with the same price. Imagine buying mac mini upgrading to 16GB just 2-3 months ago. yeah.. those who bought mac recently kena pwned by apple... price same but free upgrade to 16GB ram, last time to add extra 8gb to 16gb it costed quite a bit... |
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Nov 3 2024, 03:37 PM
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QUOTE(westlife @ Nov 3 2024, 02:32 PM) yeah.. those who bought mac recently kena pwned by apple... price same but free upgrade to 16GB ram, last time to add extra 8gb to 16gb it costed quite a bit... i saw the m2 mac mini being sold for rm2000 and the m1 macbook air for rm2500 on shopee/lazada, nearly bought it but decided to hold on. i am glad i did, the m4 mac mini is definitely the model i will target now. |
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Nov 3 2024, 04:14 PM
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QUOTE(jonthebaptist @ Nov 3 2024, 03:37 PM) i saw the m2 mac mini being sold for rm2000 and the m1 macbook air for rm2500 on shopee/lazada, nearly bought it but decided to hold on. i am glad i did, the m4 mac mini is definitely the model i will target now. yes... the m4 mac mini is having the best cp value for anyone who wants to enter macOS system... |
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