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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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 😅

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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...

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.

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)

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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..

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+

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.