Base unit 14” MacBook Pro got a massive price reduction from 8299 to 7499 - very nice! Apple is pushing their laptops hard!
[2023] MacBook Pro w/ M3 Pro/Max Discussion
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 Oct 31 2023, 08:39 AM
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Oct 31 2023, 08:42 AM
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QUOTE(westlife @ Oct 31 2023, 08:41 AM) If they complete it with a ‘Chromebook’ like 12 inch MacBook the whole family will be completed. Sigh - and to think I bought my M1 Pro early this year at 7299 Yeah. It is the best deal for MacBook and size as well.   |
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Oct 31 2023, 08:49 AM
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QUOTE(westlife @ Oct 31 2023, 08:46 AM) 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. Yes, their laptop strategy is kinda haphazard now, hahaha… But the M3 MacBook Pro 14 is a dem good buy, for sure… QUOTE(twtang @ Oct 31 2023, 08:46 AM) I bought M2 Pro like 3 weeks ago.. Ouch! This is even more painful than mine |
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Oct 31 2023, 08:50 AM
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QUOTE(ASoulNamedLeo @ Oct 31 2023, 08:47 AM) 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. 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… |
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Oct 31 2023, 09:05 AM
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QUOTE(twtang @ Oct 31 2023, 08:54 AM) I think won't be that bad la. M3 base is RM7,499, 8GB/512GB.. 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… AhJian liked this post
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Oct 31 2023, 09:13 AM
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QUOTE(ASoulNamedLeo @ Oct 31 2023, 08:58 AM) 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. 😝 Hahaha, cannot la, they still need to sell their MacBook Air ma…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. QUOTE(westlife @ Oct 31 2023, 08:58 AM) Seriously the best combination I feel will be m2 Mac mini base + m3 pro 14-inch MacBook Pro for indoor and outdoor usage. 🤪 I honestly thought of getting an iMac to replace my old 2012 desktop at home… which still runs Windows 7, hahaha… QUOTE(ASoulNamedLeo @ Oct 31 2023, 09:04 AM) If they killed the Touchbar Macbook Pro in M3, 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.That means they'll be killing the non-Magsafe Macbook Air soon next year, to replace with all MagSafe Macbook Air lineup 🤔 |
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Oct 31 2023, 01:26 PM
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QUOTE(westlife @ Oct 31 2023, 10:02 AM) iMac is a nice desktop computer seriously. 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… or else mac mini is also good, if one just needs the cheapest mac.  QUOTE(AhJian @ Oct 31 2023, 10:22 AM) I also bought my M2 around March. Yeah, I think anyone with a M1 also is good for the next 5 years maybe?But still ok.... I'm happy using it. QUOTE(cusx @ Oct 31 2023, 10:50 AM) I've not used any Macs with unified memory before, how does it compare to normal RAMs? 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.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. |
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Oct 31 2023, 09:36 PM
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QUOTE(westlife @ Oct 31 2023, 02:52 PM) Technically u missed 2 times update Becos m2 pro also updated this year for MacBook Pro also. Ya, that was intentional bro, I waited for the M2 Pro to launch to buy the M1 Pro on discount  |
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Nov 1 2023, 08:31 AM
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QUOTE(Andrewtst @ Oct 31 2023, 09:09 PM) After checking the event show, they keep talk on compare with M1 instead of M2. 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 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. 😊  AhJian liked this post
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Nov 2 2023, 01:37 PM
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QUOTE(perfect10 @ Nov 1 2023, 10:29 AM) hmm and they totally removed the m2 options now, so cannot compare price I've not updated my price guide yet, hehehehttps://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4598482 Usually I'll only update when the product becomes officially available |
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