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  1. njek

    To buy or not to buy (base model)?

    Hey folks, I'm after a bit of advice re whether or not to buy a base model MacBook Air. My story is that I've had a couple of MacBook Pros over the last 9.5yrs (Early 2011 MBP 320GB HDD 4GB RAM and Late 2013 rMBP 128GB SSD 4GB RAM). I'm in education, so can get the 3yr warranties for any Macs...
  2. Amazing Iceman

    60% OFF Code: 2-in-1 Aluminum Apple Watch Dock & iPhone Charging Station

    Hey, I just found this good deal, a nicely made aluminum dock. You can use it to dock your iPhone and Apple Watch. 2-in-1 Aluminum Apple Watch Dock & iPhone Charging Station - LightSilver 60% OFF code: M2OY3X2E Regular Price: $35.99 Promotion Price: $14.39 Link...
  3. U

    FCPX on 2017 Base 27" iMac

    Was wondering if anyone could share their experience with video editing on Final Cut Pro X (FCPX) on their 2017 Base 27" iMac with Radeon Pro 570. Was concerned if there would be any noticeable issues/lag with prolonged/advanced video editing on the base machine in FCPX. I'd imagine that video...
  4. U

    Using more than 32GB RAM on base 27" iMac

    So the apple website lists the base 3.4gHz 27" iMac as only configurable up to 32GB of RAM, while the mid-level and high-level 5k iMac support up to 64GB of RAM. I remember reading somewhere though, that people have placed up to 64GB into the base iMac regardless of what apple lists and that it...
  5. L

    One year on, a review of the base 2015 MacBook

    After a year of ownership, I've sold my base 1.1GHz, 256GB 2015 12" MacBook. I can now provide a review of my experience. I'd like this review to be different from others - free of fluff hyperbole, and actually based on long term use rather than a week's review as you find on many tech sites. I...
  6. B

    Performance differences with base configurations

    I am contemplating purchasing a new Apple MacBook, which would primarily be used for browsing, messaging, and writing. The MacBook may also be used occasionally for basic graphic design (using Adobe Photoshop). I do not require the MacBook to feature a particularly large storage capacity (the...