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This post has been edited by westlife: Nov 3 2024, 02:33 PM

starts with 24GB RAM 512GB storage

It starts with 16gb ram and 512gb storage for base model at RM6,999 but with M4 chip only

i am referring to the M4 Max if not mistaken

pro model without pro chip
should make it as macbook only

If the 12-inch MacBook can come back will be good. 🤪

ya, thought MacBook Pro either comes with Pro or Max chip only.

it has m4, m4 pro and m4 pro as options.

I mean I MacBook Pro series used to be on M pro and M max chips only.

dun get what u mean... macbook pro all the while is having is having 3 variants mx chip, mx pro chip as off-the shelf models, while mx pro max chip one is a customisable add-on...

This post has been edited by westlife: Oct 31 2024, 08:11 PM

this year the m4 chips macbook pro are really on high CP value...

performance improved in m4 chip + 16gb starting ram but at the same price (USD).

I hope the new model will arrive in Malaysia soon. Last time for m3, how long was it?

~1 month, end of Nov i believe or earlier

This post has been edited by vez: Oct 31 2024, 09:41 PM

Tempted to trade in my M2pro although there doesn’t seem to be much of an upgrade aside from the usual CPU and slight battery performance bump

How much does it worth for the trade in ?

Depends on your model, mine is around RM4.25k which is surprisingly close to US trade in pricing.
Australia's trade in price is really bad, near RM3k only.

Any updates on the availability?

Should be this friday, all m4 series was approved on sirim last week

Which model and specs that you plan to buy?

Base model 14" m4 pro should be enough I guess, 7.8k with K-12 discount

what is k-12 discount ?

I plan for base pro model only, with nano display i believe

Education discount bro

Lucky you. I wish my kid is old enough to be eligible, but that is another 2 years to go. Can't wait that long.

Do you use it mostly outdoors in the bright sun? If not, I'd avoid the nano coating...

Mainly for uni student?

TRX applicable for teachers, using my sister's acc.
Hehe..

Not much from outside, just my eye can’t stand with high reflection screen

now available for order, delivered by 4/12/2024

Bit the bullet, if I don't get the full trade in value I'll return the M4 pro..

Hi, are you open in selling your trade in mbp? already sent u a PM.

I don't think you'd be interested, my screen isn't in perfect condition. One of the main reason why I was considering getting the M4 with trade in

For those who ordered earlier today, delivery date is faster now, 3/12 instead of 4/12
Picked up and otw!

Is the model displaying in machine or switch store?

This post has been edited by officeBoy: Nov 29 2024, 06:32 PM

Will black color easier to fade off ?

I heard black is more finger print magnet compared to silver

And scratches are also more obvious and looks uglier in black compared to silver

might be interested. If you don't mind, you can share some pictures. Thanks

if you know your screen isn't in perfect condition, how do you expect to get the full trade in value? Just curious..

I’ll try take some pics.

They are quite relax with iPhone trade ins, I’ve seen scratches, small dents etc all given full trade in value. Hope it’s the same with laptops 😅

Not bad price for m2 pro. I’m having a very old Intel mbp.

Just ordered it.. showing delivery 6th to 10th. Not in a hurry.

Didn’t take the nano display?

Ohh big difference, I had the intel i9 2019 MBP before upgrading to the M2 pro.
Not really since I don’t use it outdoors under bright sun much. And the nano from what users reviewed said the blacks are more muted and whites are washed out in comparison.

Yes, my mbp too slow. It’s a i5 1.4ghz 2020. Waited for m4 to buy.

A lot of mixed reviews on that nano display. Let’ see.


But first time buying on apple online store, not so specific date given.

Mine also originally scheduled to be delivered between 6-10 Dec. Just received a notification today that the macbook has been shipped and will arrive on 4th. Yay!

Guess which is the M4P 🫣

Migration using WiFi & USB-C(ethernet?) was slow as hell, quit both times and had to reset the laptop each time. Ended up backing up to time capsule and restoring to the new MBP.

The bigger one looks newer

Mine also 6-10th but latest message is 5th.

lol it's the angle... but you're right.
I was using a case with my old MBP, but I think I'll go naked this time.

Hi guys, any recommendations on the 14" pro casing and keyboard cover?

I wouldn't recommend keyboard cover unless you take it out each time after use and closing the lid.
As for casing, I had Incase Dots for my previous MBP and it was better than Uniq & some cheaper generic transparent case from Shopee. But ofc with casing there is always a small chance for:
1) Hinge getting a bit looser (not as tight as before)
2) Warping/bent lid or even breaking screen if it is not well made/fit


On a side note, my trade in was successful!! Full trade in value! Despite having a small scratch on the body, and small needle like holes on the screen...
Good to see Malaysia Apple trade in is more laxed compared to overseas from what I've read on reddit

yes, with keyboard cover on if dun take out after use and just close the lid, it will leave marks/stains on the display that are very difficult or unable to remove later.

just received MBP 14, M4 1TB with nano texture screeen.
I must say it looks amazing without affecting much screen quality, in fact i feel eyes more comfortable looking at nano texture screen compared to MBA M1.

I didnt use migration assistant because everything i keep on icloud, so i just wait them to be resync back, and i only use a few apps where i can just redownload from apps store. Nothing much to transfer

Order date : 30/11/24

This post has been edited by hown: Dec 5 2024, 05:48 PM


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Treat your screen with more care, with nano texture it is more scratch prone than normal glossy glass
https://www.reddit.com/r/iPadPro/comments/1...ratchable_that/

You can get Apple's super expensive micro fibre cloth specially for their nano texture, but I think any good micro fibre cloth works fine.
https://www.apple.com/my/shop/product/MW693...polishing-cloth

Apple actually kind enough to include 1 micro fibre cloth for free in the box.
Thanks for the advice.
normally i use alcohol wipes, not sure if it will harm nano texture

Oh wow that's great, RM99 worth. Probably included in the Nano price. I also bought the cloth last year, really good quality.
I used the Zeiss alcohol lens wipes a few times on my previous MBP as well. Didn't have any issues but noticed a discolouration mark before I traded it in. Don't think it was the wipes problem though, so not sure where it came from...

Some Apple rumors say iPhone line will get nano coating.

I got my mbp m4 today too. Apple system kept the 6-10th timeline. So confusing.. email shows 6th, then suddenly deliver today.

So how best to migrate from old to new mbp? First timer here…

I’m more interested to transfer iTunes music files only.

If you don’t have thunderbolt cable, the fastest is to backup Time Machine to SSD and restore in the new MBP.
WiFi & normal USB-C(Ethernet) is damn slow.

It’s not the same as rm99 cloth. It’s more rectangle shape and thinner.


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How is this so slow? iPhone peer to peer transfer should at least work the same for MacBook pro.... guess not.

hmmm the nano display is good... if nobody share the "cons" of it... dont realise actually.. haha

Ohh I wouldn't mind a thinner version as well, the retail one is quite thick!


Hahah maybe it'll speed up after a while? But using SSD backup to restore was much faster. Which did you end up using?

Bought my new MBP some new clothes









1) Tomtoc A13

Fitting is very snug and tight, inner compartment is very soft and plush. Comes with an outer zip compartment with enough space to store your accessories, e.g. cables, AirPods, small power banks, even charger (but it'll be bulging out)
Protection is good as well since 4 corners have inner bumper like material etched inside.

The bundle comes with an accessory pouch as well, total: RM134 in Shopee after vouchers


2) Uniq Oslo

Similar to Moft sleeve. Main difference is no expandable storage section, only 1 angle stand (Moft has 2), and Uniq top flap is bigger, giving more coverage compared to Moft which is more exposed.
Material wise is quite similar from memory, doesn't offer much protection since the sleeve material is only 2-3mm thick - slim profile.

During the laptop stand mode, it is very secure and stable. No wobble etc, so it works very well as advertised. The magnets are also strong.
However the fitting inside is quite big, there is quite a bit of space for the 14" MBP to move around inside.

The stone grey option in Shopee is selling at a really good price now: RM 89 after vouchers (and includes free engraving as well)

This post has been edited by Lego Warfare: Dec 6 2024, 10:48 PM

Time Machine route as u suggested.

Looks good, especially Moft looks pretty fucntional

I’m getting https://www.nedrelow.com/products/magic-sleeve

It acts like a desktop pad as well.. been using for iPad and old mbp13”.

14” mbp fitting not as good, so getting the proper clothes for it. Hehe

This post has been edited by dreamthief: Dec 7 2024, 01:59 AM

I got the Uniq instead, 2x cheaper than Moft and the opening is more protective as well

Ohh the magic sleeve function looks quite useful as well, but I don't like merino wool though. Hate the texture and it's also a lint magnet..

I'm a first-time mac user. Any suggestions on useful accessories that you have?

The common ones:
1) Sleeve/Case (even if it is in my backpack I prefer the MBP to be in a sleeve since it is so scratch prone )
2) AirPods (if you are using iPhone, the auto switching is a very nice feature. Not to mention Spatial Audio for movies are great)
3) 60/100w powerbank. So useful for charging outside without needing a power plug
4) USB-C wireless mouse (I prefer with USB-C receiver instead of bluetooth, can't stand the latency delay with bluetooth)
5) Portable SSD for backup
6) Charger (not necessary, but I prefer a smaller more compact charger compared to Apple's)
7) Applecare+

Thanks for the recommendation.

I read that hard case is not recommended as it may damaged the screen. Is that true? For a protective sleeve, which one that you recommend for 16-inch MBP?

If the hard case is poorly made with tight fitting or with clips that touches the screen then it is possible. I’ve used hard case on both of my MBP before for years and had no problems though.

There are many types of protective sleeve, depends on the type you like. If you like hard cases, Thule is quite popular. For soft padded cases, tomtoc is popular. Other options like Uniq, Mous etc.
If you don’t mind slimmer sleeves there are many more choices out there.

1) i use uniq case or spigen case, sleeve is too bulky for me, cause i carry a bag with me always, imaging putting macbook into a sleeve then put into the bag

2)65w third party GAN charger (smaller, lighter, and more ports)

3)keyboard protector (find it really useful preventing keycaps becoming shiny / prevent dust and accidental spill)

4)ugreen adapter (for hdmi,lan cable slot,usb 2.0)

Guys,
Contemplating whether to take black or silver, personally like black, but worry color easily fade off and hard to maintain

Bro, could you pls provide Shopee links

Uniq Oslo - It's cheaper now, even more worth it
https://shopee.com.my/UNIQ-Oslo-FREE-ENGRAV...234.22917987936

Tomtoc A13
https://shopee.com.my/tomtoc-14-Inch-Versat...736.19402136326

Btw the latest MBPs are already available in authorised dealers, e.g. Machines. For those who don't want to wait for delivery though Apple.

Bro, does nano texture reduce the coloring and is there any concern on text originasim?

hardly to see any model with Nano texture in Machine store.

Thanks Bro for the links

I hardly see the model with nano screen

for me no, its something similar to your matte screen protector but more clarity.
if you are in penang/kedah i can show you

I have seen them side by side and to me, the sharpness in text is quite noticeable. Also at certain angles/lighting the colours are more washed out compared to the normal glossy screen. If you use outdoors a lot in the bright sun/lighting, then the nano texture might outweigh the cons more for you.

Thanks bro, I’m from Selangor, so far, couldn’t get chance to compare side by side, I noticed nano screen not showing in Machine store

Thanks for feedback, your comments worry me a little bit:), I like the glossy screen, the sharpness and color are all nice, but my eye power is a bit high, and I'm working on software and needs to gaze at the screen for long hours, and I don't really want to continually adjusting the screen to avoid the reflection

Ahh then nano will help with eye fatigue for sure. I think it still looks great, but after seeing them side by side i cannot unsee the difference 😅
I read someone reviewed on Reddit that after using the nano for weeks, he couldn’t find much difference between using the Kensington ultrathin magnet screen protector on the glossy vs nano. Maybe you can try to see if that is true.

In case someone is interested in knowing more about the Nano texture display comparison

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzEmuA53LLE

Yup, will get one, if not nice, sell to you

hown, can share the links for the model you are using ?

Lol I did have a chance again to get the nano texture version. 😂

My MBP dropped from my sleeve onto the pavement few days ago, I thought I already zipped the sleeve closed but it was open! There was a nasty ugly dent and My heart broke since it was only 10 days old 😢

Thinking of what I should do, claim from my Insurance? Get AppleCare+? But cosmetic damages is not covered, so no deal… unless I intentionally trash it until it’s unusable.
Then I remember it was still within 14 days return period, so I tried my luck and Apple is now sending me a brand new replacement! Now I’m getting paranoid and thinking of using back my hard shell case 😅

That’s the big difference between Apple and other tech/PC brands. Their customer service is still among the best.

So they accepted the return despite the mbp is already dented? wow. never knew they do that.

uhm... won't Apple charge you later for it? 14 days return period is when the unit is okay.

i asked Machines Ioi City, they say they dont have inventory for nano display, have to order from Apple directly. not sure can trust or not...

Nano display to me it's not really matte and muted colors. it's like best of gloss screen clarity + less to no reflection. It does seem like Flolab anti-reflective screen protector on iPhone.

u don't need to be working outdoors or bright light. Even at home, sometimes the ceiling florescent lights, do create reflection. My eyes also don't feel so fatigue strangely, just a feeling.

They already shipped the replacement. So it is a free replacement, could have opted for a full refund as well.

Well it’s good if you couldn’t see the difference, but to me when side by side the clarity and colours are not the same with nano texture. Especially text clarity is more apparent to me.
If you watch some of the YouTube videos of them side to side, at certain angle and light you can also see the washed out colours.
But yes, you definitely won’t have as much eye fatigue on nano since glossy reflection strains the eye.

Hope they improve on the nano in later generations, I’d jump on that if they improved on the text clarity.

I assume you haven't shipped the damaged unit as return right?

I trade in my iPhone 15pm to buy the iPhone 16pm

they sent the 16p to me first and pos laju went to pick up my ip15pm later on

if the process is similar they probably gonna reject your damaged unit? lol

No, I shipped it back first and only after they received it they ship the replacement to me.
And they didn’t reject my return unit because they have already ship out my replacement unit.
I did call the CS first before initiating the return replacement procedure.
Trading in is different, you pay for the new item and they ship it to you, then only you post back your old item and then they refund you the trade in price.

oh I see that's great they actually replaced it.

now I get a chance to replace one within 14 days for any accidentally damages.

thanks for the info

U lucky lucky fella….


https://www.reddit.com/r/macbookpro/comment...exture_display/

This nano or not, really polarizing, the Reddit post is pretty good summary. But dont compare too much, just go with your preference and budget, be done with it.

Haha but you pandai pandai la, don’t straight up say you dropped it.
But I’m sure they know since if there is a problem people would usually contact CS immediately after they receive the product, not 1 week later 😅