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[2023] MacBook Pro w/ M3 Pro/Max Discussion
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kiddokitt
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 Apr 27 2024, 07:07 PM
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QUOTE(vinoth @ Apr 27 2024, 04:25 PM) Hi all, Watched tonnes of video and read many reviews, but still couldn’t decide, so turning to you guys to help me to decide. The internet reviews are so mixed. Usually, I open like 15 browser tabs, open probably a few word/excels sheets, a few pdf and watch YouTube’s.not much heavy programs.. no programming, web development, video, image or music editing. Is the m3 mbp base(8gb, 512gb) spec sufficient? I’m very inclined to the xdr retina screen, the ports and speakers, hence mbp instead of mba. Your inputs are very much appreciated. Thank you. I am currently using this model of M3 MacBook Pro but bumped up the RAM to 16GB. I do some coding on it, with usual web browsing and YouTube stuff. I know you are asking if just 8GB will be sufficient and I can say Yes. |
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vinoth
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Apr 27 2024, 07:40 PM
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QUOTE(kiddokitt @ Apr 27 2024, 07:07 PM) I am currently using this model of M3 MacBook Pro but bumped up the RAM to 16GB. I do some coding on it, with usual web browsing and YouTube stuff. I know you are asking if just 8GB will be sufficient and I can say Yes. Tq much appreciated |
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Icehart
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Apr 28 2024, 07:52 PM
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QUOTE(vinoth @ Apr 27 2024, 04:25 PM) Hi all, Watched tonnes of video and read many reviews, but still couldn’t decide, so turning to you guys to help me to decide. The internet reviews are so mixed. Usually, I open like 15 browser tabs, open probably a few word/excels sheets, a few pdf and watch YouTube’s.not much heavy programs.. no programming, web development, video, image or music editing. Is the m3 mbp base(8gb, 512gb) spec sufficient? I’m very inclined to the xdr retina screen, the ports and speakers, hence mbp instead of mba. Your inputs are very much appreciated. Thank you.  My usage with Discord app, Youtube music behind playing, Google Drive Docs (3 Tabs) + Google Sheets (4 tabs with different financial statement) |
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vinoth
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Apr 28 2024, 08:03 PM
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QUOTE(Icehart @ Apr 28 2024, 07:52 PM) My usage with Discord app, Youtube music behind playing, Google Drive Docs (3 Tabs) + Google Sheets (4 tabs with different financial statement) Hmm… interesting.. quite high usage of ram for rather low running programs… |
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Icehart
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Apr 28 2024, 08:09 PM
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QUOTE(vinoth @ Apr 28 2024, 08:03 PM) Hmm… interesting.. quite high usage of ram for rather low running programs… Yep. I think 16Gb not enough for me. If I launch Lightroom and import my 900+ Canon 20MP Raw Files, GG already.  But anyway, for your use case, I'll recommend taking 16GB if you can afford it. This post has been edited by Icehart: Apr 28 2024, 08:09 PM |
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leagueoflegend
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Apr 29 2024, 10:05 AM
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Getting Started
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just wanna say currently using M3 imac but unable to use Bluestack to play game  sigh |
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RiriRuruRara
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Apr 30 2024, 11:30 PM
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anyone tried apple trade in on the website? WTA how's the process like??
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sss2sssss
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May 2 2024, 08:52 PM
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QUOTE(ClericKilla @ Apr 20 2024, 03:38 AM) Just sold the M1 Pro. Cannot decide whether m3 or m3 pro. Is m3 is as fast as M1 Pro ? As I know currently only M3 Max > M1 Ultra M3 should say ~= than M1 Pro (if without consideration on ray tracing part), as Single Core M3 > M1 Pro while Multi Core both are highly similar. Also real world performance would be highly negligible. Unless your upgrade is considering of ray tracing application usage, else if you want real upgrade better go M3 Pro directly. |
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sss2sssss
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May 2 2024, 08:54 PM
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QUOTE(kiddokitt @ Apr 27 2024, 07:07 PM) I am currently using this model of M3 MacBook Pro but bumped up the RAM to 16GB. I do some coding on it, with usual web browsing and YouTube stuff. I know you are asking if just 8GB will be sufficient and I can say Yes. Yea I think programming still 16 GB would be still sufficient as long as you are not host entire production replicate including logging system onto local dev machine (also I won't recommend to do this as well), by right running for dev purposes with local dev db should be enough d Unless you are using on machine learning purposes then maybe 32 GB RAM minimum. This post has been edited by sss2sssss: May 2 2024, 08:55 PM |
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firdausbhari
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May 6 2024, 01:20 PM
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QUOTE(kiddokitt @ Apr 27 2024, 07:07 PM) I am currently using this model of M3 MacBook Pro but bumped up the RAM to 16GB. I do some coding on it, with usual web browsing and YouTube stuff. I know you are asking if just 8GB will be sufficient and I can say Yes. no its not enough. QUOTE(vinoth @ Apr 27 2024, 07:40 PM) if u plan to use for long term, get 16gb version instead. 8gb ram is a joke even in year 2020. apa lagi 2024..... |
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sss2sssss
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May 6 2024, 05:20 PM
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QUOTE(firdausbhari @ May 6 2024, 01:20 PM) no its not enough. if u plan to use for long term, get 16gb version instead. 8gb ram is a joke even in year 2020. apa lagi 2024..... I think the only existing of 8GB RAM model on this era maybe if the person really need a MacBook as symbols on their wearing Else way too easy of entering swap file would really potentially kill your SSD in early time |
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leagueoflegend
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May 13 2024, 02:46 PM
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Getting Started
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anyone using M3 Mac and able to download Bluestack? I would want to play some games using Bluestack but unable to support M3 =(
feel a bit regret buying Mac lol
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farkingdom
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May 25 2024, 09:53 AM
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QUOTE(leagueoflegend @ May 13 2024, 02:46 PM) anyone using M3 Mac and able to download Bluestack? I would want to play some games using Bluestack but unable to support M3 =( feel a bit regret buying Mac lol Mac is not meant for games. The library collection is so small compared to what is available at Windows. Get a windows PC (x86) for games instead. Or get both to enjoy best of both world |
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H3LLKEEPER
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Jun 29 2024, 05:03 PM
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Any mbpro with the pro/max chips users here using a dock to connect to two or more monitors?
Just wondering what docks works properly.
Or my only option was a thunderbolt dock?
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miyakochan89
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Aug 22 2024, 08:46 AM
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What is the best speaker to pair with MacBook Pro? Something small la.
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quadcube
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Aug 27 2024, 11:21 AM
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QUOTE(H3LLKEEPER @ Jun 29 2024, 06:03 PM) Any mbpro with the pro/max chips users here using a dock to connect to two or more monitors? Just wondering what docks works properly. Or my only option was a thunderbolt dock? your best bet are thunderbolt docks with dual 4K display output..anything more than that, you probably need single thunderbolt cable per monitor (e.g.: Pro Display XDR) |
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splinter
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Jul 24 2025, 10:46 PM
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Just got my M3Pro after retire my old MacBook Pro intel chipset.
Wondering is it necessary to purchase apple care +3years? Do you guys advise to purchase?
Also any pro tips to keep our battery heathy? Because mostly I'm in office so advice to keep the charging all time?
This post has been edited by splinter: Jul 24 2025, 10:47 PM
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splinter
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Oct 21 2025, 02:33 PM
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anyone of you using MacBook Pro protection case? Good? any recommendations?
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submergedx
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Oct 21 2025, 06:00 PM
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QUOTE(splinter @ Oct 21 2025, 02:33 PM) anyone of you using MacBook Pro protection case? Good? any recommendations? using incase since 2013  |
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submergedx
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Oct 21 2025, 06:19 PM
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QUOTE(splinter @ Jul 24 2025, 10:46 PM) Just got my M3Pro after retire my old MacBook Pro intel chipset. Wondering is it necessary to purchase apple care +3years? Do you guys advise to purchase? Also any pro tips to keep our battery heathy? Because mostly I'm in office so advice to keep the charging all time? The battery are not expensive to replace after 5years later. I replaced my intel MBP battery for RM300 only few years ago Just plug in and use no need so jaga one The most expensive to replaced are the motherboard during intel MBP but i didnt heard much parts failure from M chip MBP got monies then cover extra apple care tak da pon biasa guna saje |
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