Reserved….



This post has been edited by westlife: Oct 31 2023, 08:39 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctkW3V0Mh-k

Seems like 13" is discontinued

It should seriously….. it is totally redundant…

Yeah, MacBook Air 13" is there.

If you want 13 & 15, then Air.
If you want power 14 & 16, then pro.

Base unit 14” MacBook Pro got a massive price reduction from 8299 to 7499 - very nice! Apple is pushing their laptops hard!

If they complete it with a ‘Chromebook’ like 12 inch MacBook the whole family will be completed.


Yeah. It is the best deal for MacBook and size as well.

Sigh - and to think I bought my M1 Pro early this year at 7299

It makes MacBook Air m2 512gb a hard sell now also as the price of MacBook Pro 14-inch with m3 pro chip is very close to its price with everything much better.

I bought M2 Pro like 3 weeks ago..

Correct, and for most users, M3 and M3 Pro won't have big differences. The reduced price means that those considering to buy 15-inch Macbook Air M2 will jump to slightly more expensive 14-inch Macbook Pro M3 instead for the XDR display, headphone jack, and other goodies on the Pro.

Yes, their laptop strategy is kinda haphazard now, hahaha… But the M3 MacBook Pro 14 is a dem good buy, for sure…

Ouch! This is even more painful than mine

Actually most casual users will find even the M1 is fast enough, hahaha…. Anyways, I intend to use my MacBook Pro M1 Pro for at least 7 years before my next change - just like I did my 2014 MacBook Air, hahaha…

I think won't be that bad la. M3 base is RM7,499, 8GB/512GB..

Casual users definitely find M1 fast enough, but if Apple really wanted to kill the Windows Prosumers laptop market, they should release 14-inch Macbook Pro at USD 999 (RM4399) but with M1 (no Pro, no Max) chip. 😝

Since most buyers want the Pro for the ports, speakers and Display (also the Pro name).

Basically Apple making Macbook Pro lineup more like iPhone Pro.

Seriously the best combination I feel will be m2 Mac mini base + m3 pro 14-inch MacBook Pro for indoor and outdoor usage. 🤪

If they killed the Touchbar Macbook Pro in M3,

That means they'll be killing the non-Magsafe Macbook Air soon next year, to replace with all MagSafe Macbook Air lineup 🤔

This post has been edited by ASoulNamedLeo: Oct 31 2023, 09:04 AM

Oh ya, you’re right, I just noticed the memory is 8GB and not 16GB. My M1 Pro came with 16GB… I feel slightly better, hahaha…

Hahaha, cannot la, they still need to sell their MacBook Air ma…

I honestly thought of getting an iMac to replace my old 2012 desktop at home… which still runs Windows 7, hahaha…

Ya, those are already going cheap at 3,5xx to 3,6xx at retailers? Probably will be phased out by the next MacBook Air refresh, maybe in March.

im waiting M3 macbook air lol

To be announced next year, either March 2024 or WWDC 2024

iMac is a nice desktop computer seriously.

or else mac mini is also good, if one just needs the cheapest mac.

I also bought my M2 around March.
But still ok.... I'm happy using it.

I've not used any Macs with unified memory before, how does it compare to normal RAMs?

Is it more efficient or about the same?

I wanted to buy a MBP with 64gb of RAM, but Apple seems to want you to max out everything for it.

I think I just wanted an iMac coz it looks cool, hahaha… My desktop is mainly used just for browsing and as a “download” server, if you know what I mean, hahaha… That’s why I’m still using a 2012 machine now… Don’t really need a Mac for it…

Yeah, I think anyone with a M1 also is good for the next 5 years maybe?

It’s definitely more power efficient, but my use case scenario is fairly light so I can’t comment on how it is performance wise.

The black look nice.

Need to hold, wait for next year, only upgrade if it is OLED screen. 😅

Apple, not using OLED for Pro Macbooks, they're using miniLED on 14-inch and 16-inch Macbook Pro. Higher quality than OLED and no burn-in issue.

Technically u missed 2 times update Becos m2 pro also updated this year for MacBook Pro also.

miniLED never higher quality than OLED. I don’t worried on burn-in. All my display is OLED now except MacBook Pro and iPad Pro.

Will upgrade after Apple change to OLED.

Nothing can beat OLED for image quality, especially on HDR content.

This post has been edited by Andrewtst: Oct 31 2023, 03:10 PM

Indeed. I switched to oled tv now and I could never buy non-OLED tv again. 🤪

Yup, OLED is big poison! 😅

micro LED would be the only OLED replacement in the future.

This post has been edited by Andrewtst: Oct 31 2023, 03:50 PM

what are missing from 7499 M3 vs old M2 Pro

- 2 port USBC
- 10 (4+4) vs 12 core (8+4)
- single fan
- 8GB vs 16GB
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Added to ur list.

After checking the event show, they keep talk on compare with M1 instead of M2.

Especially the M3 Pro is only a little faster than M2 Pro.

Whoever have M2 Pro definitely not worth to upgrade.

Skip this time, wait for M4 Pro. 😊

Ya, that was intentional bro, I waited for the M2 Pro to launch to buy the M1 Pro on discount

What is the edu price for the base model M3 Macbook Pro?

icic.

I think anyone with an M1 that’s not doing intensive workflows don’t even need to upgrade. Marcus of MKBHD commented that he too doesn’t see any need to upgrade his current M1 Max laptop

Totally agreed. See what is happen next year. This year skip.

hmm and they totally removed the m2 options now, so cannot compare price

I've not updated my price guide yet, hehehe

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4598482

Usually I'll only update when the product becomes officially available

Really hardly any difference btw the M3 pro & M2 pro versions. Battery life is practically the same for the 14". Was looking to trade in the M2 pro considering the hype going around the M3 chips last year, but looks like there is no need...

The only reason to get m3 is for the space black option else no nid if we oredi have m1 or m2.

The best time is to get discounted m1 or m2 mac when dealer here in Msia doing offer to clear stock.

I would totally trade M2 for M3 not for the performance but for the space gray color

No thanks, I've seen the discolouration and scratch prone effects for all Apple's space grey products over time, from iPhones, iPads to MacBooks.
Even with their new chemically treated anodisation, it still won't stop those problems. Not to mention their new space gray is a much lighter tone compared to previous space gray.

hi all would appreciate advice - my iMac HD has failed and needs a change. I have asked for a SSD. centre told me to buy - which is recommeded?

All Samsung SSD is compatible with Mac? Or is there a specific model?

Thank you

Anyone got a clue when the macbook pro m3 coming out?
can't seem to find a estimate dates.

Same question here, searched whole Google also cannot find the answer especially for Malaysia release date.

I’ve been told only Jan 2024 will arrive Malaysia. Which brings me to my next question.

If I were to buy a m3 MacBook in Singapore would the warranty be covered in Malaysia as well?

Can buy already started today at https://www.apple.com/my/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro

Anyone can let me know what is the edu price?

Thanks for heads up,
ordered mine 14 pro with 32gb ram

Here you go!

16"


14"


U can save around RM 1370 for each model

Thanks!

No problem mate!

Does anyone here know how to purchase using student price lets said we don't have any student ID

that’s a lot! 🫢

My 14” M3 Max has shipped. From Singapore apparently. So may be here tomorrow (although the stated arrival is 4/12/23). That’s the thing about Apple tracking though. Sometimes it says pickup at Singapore even if it ships from China. Perhaps cos the instructions originates from Singapore.

Wow..thats fast. I ordered mine just now. Expected delivery date is 7/12.

This post has been edited by aironiq: Nov 29 2023, 08:53 PM

ordered m3 pro 14" space black!

Binned or unbin?

Fastest time from order to delivery ever!

Demn! does that mean people who order thru Apple Store will receive their goods earlier than Apple Premium Reseller like Machines, Switch, Mac City preorder? Machines stated that delivery or store pick-up from 6 Dec onwards

First time using MacBook

M3 14-inch 16GB RAM


Attached thumbnail(s)

Is the 256gb storage still slow speed or have apple already fix that issue with the m3?

nice. u upgraded the RAM?

I was loaned this unit with the upgraded ram and 1TB storage..

so good? who loaned u this?

Can edu upgrade the rams?

Could you please share 14inch m3 max 16C 64GB or 14C 96GB prices ? Thank you!

Im afraid thts classified..lol..

But it is a very big company..

Here you go

16C 64GB


14C 96GB

Thank you very much, is this your edu account?

mind to use it for purchase apple items, if it's possible how much you charge?

someone pls explain to me how the resolution works for Macbook

it's so different from Windows

It's my son Uni account. I'm sorry bro.. 1 unidays account limited to 1 macbook per year.

Buy what you eligible for. If you don’t qualify for an education discount - so be it la

No worries

Oh they changed?
I remember it was 2 devices per account last year.

Apple Malaysia Education Store Sales Policies

5.Purchase Quantity

Those eligible to purchase from the Apple Store for Education will be allowed to purchase the following quantities of products per year. Not all products have special Education Pricing.

Desktop: One (1) may be purchased per year
Mac mini: One (1) may be purchased per year
Notebook: One (1) may be purchased per year
iPad: Two (2) may be purchased per year
Accessories: Two (2) accessories with Education Pricing may be purchased per year

I'm satisfied with my 13', but i cant buy 14' one because it's a bit too big for me. no need for bigger screen since, u can just use external monitor

received my space black 14” m3 pro macbook pro yesterday, with 18gb ram and 512gb ssd. first look is blazing fast and its mini LED screen is amazing!



This post has been edited by breonwei: Dec 12 2023, 10:43 AM

Has the display units arrived in Switch/Machines? Need to decide between Space Black and Silver.

Has the Christmas discount started yet

Hi, does anyone know where can we get macbook vinyl skin in malaysia that can help apply?

Went a few machines/switch to look for 14 inch M3 max MacBook Pro today and all of them don’t have stock. Some suggested to order through apple directly or otherwise order at their place with about 7 or more weeks waiting expected.

Just realised I forgot to ask some important questions tho. Like if order directly how to apply education pricing discount, and how the shipping works because my house usually don’t anyone at home so kinda don’t feel safe if direct delivery. Anyone familiar with this? First time attempting online purchase valuable thing like this so might have been a little paranoid

Managed to get education price for two pieces of MacBook.

If you buy them separately they will only allow one per id. If you checkout both or three together, everything in the order will be education price.




Question, anyone using a good USB C hub or dock? Currently using orico 100w powered hub, the hub no good, can only plug one HDD at a time. If plug two or more HDD it won't detect. I think cause not enough power to the hub, even with 100w thru it. Any my MacBook is also on the magsafe4 connected power, so it doesn't use the passthru power. Need a better hub dongle

Good day. I'm using Ugreen with 4 USB ports - ya... can connect to more than 1 harddisk.
I usually connect to 2 external disk.

hie bro is it powered or not powered? can share Shopee link?



anyone can suggest if the new Mac Sonoma still need the app Jettison to help eject disk when sleep and remount, or app like Blueharvest to clean the hdd before an eject?

This post has been edited by perfect10: Jan 8 2024, 09:47 PM

What is your education price?

Im looking for 2023 16MBP retail pricing for RM11,999

Im planning to do the purchase soon and i wonder what is the cheapest way i get the macbook

Back To School campaign with Education pricing should be the max discount right?

Yes if with Apple Store

I joined this thread later…

Is this what you were looking for?

boss nak kasi birthday gift to me itzit



I tak la Miles point to trade la boss

Just sold the M1 Pro. Cannot decide whether m3 or m3 pro.

Is m3 is as fast as M1 Pro ?

How is it with the 16GB ram ? Can open about 30/40 tabs , xls, and apps like Figma , photoshop without lagging too much?