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macbook 2016

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    Help me decide between macbook pro 2015 and 2016

    Hello everyone, I am new to the apple world and I need some assistance to buy a used MacBook pro, my limited budget ($1100) left me with two choices and I can't decide yet, so I thought I may get some help here the options I have is a MacBook pro-2016 with the following specs : - 15 inches -...
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    Dropped my macbook pro 2016 13 inch could there be any damage?

    was carrying my Macbook pro in my laptop bag over my shoulder and held the door open for someone that person accidentally knocked me in the arm as the were walking past and my bag fell on the floor, I have a hard plastic case on it and when I looked there was a small scuff on the plastic case...
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    MacBook Pro 15 2016 The speaker sizzles

    Hello! I noticed that if you listen to music and pause, then at a distance of 5-7 cm from the left speaker you will hear a hiss. After 20-30 seconds, it stops. Do you have this behavior on the macbook 15 2016? Thank you.
  4. bonjourx

    Help please! EBay or Best Buy for MacBook Pro 2016?

    hello guys, i am planning to buy the MacBook Pro base model 2016, now I have two places I'm considering getting it from. One is from Best Buy that is Open box- excellent geek certified, and one from eBay seller that has the item new and sealed but obviously no receipt. To be honest I'm...
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    2016 MBP Freeze overnight

    Anyone else have a problem with a 2016 MBP freezing? I have it plugged into the LG 4K monitor via USB-c for both power and monitor. Every morning when I come in I cannot get it to awaken. Have to hard restart it. Anyone else have this issue? T
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    MacBook Pro 2016 won't turn off screen when connected to external display

    Has anyone had an issue with their mac book pro 2016 not displaying the screen saver or sleeping the screen while connected to an external display. Mine sleeps the screen normally when not connected. When connected to one monitor it keeps both the laptop screen and the monitor on forever. If...
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    Quickest way to buy MacBook Pro 2016 15' with Radeon 460?

    I want to buy a MacBook Pro 2016 15' for my brother. His birthday is Dec 9th. I want to hand him the laptop as a gift by at least December 9th. Specifically, it must be the 2016 with 512GB SSD and the Radeon 460 video card. Anything else will not suffice and I wont even consider it. So...
  8. henrykirby

    USB-C splitter/adaptor with power passthrough?

    Hi all, I have a 2016 Macbook, with only one USB-C port. I'm wondering if there is an adaptor out there that allows you to use multiple USB-C devices going into your one port, but also has power passthrough - the obvious limitation being that while an adaptor is in, you cannot charge your...
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    Macbook 2016 or macbook pro 2015 or wait?

    Team - NEED YOUR ADVICE. My workflow: email, browsing, advanced excel for number crunching and programming, MS Office, and browsing. Usually, I have excel, slack, airmail, 2 safari windows, (3-4 tabs), powerpoint, calendar, and preview open at any given point of time. I work from home for...
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    Dock missing after reboot for 5 Min. and more

    Hi, using a new retina MacBook 2016 with 10.11.5/El Capitan I experience very slow boots and the dock does not show up for 5 and more minutes. Very annoying. - Any ideas how to fix this? My 2011 MBAir has no such problems and boots fairly quickly ... I can start applications via Spotlight...
  11. RevanUK

    Resolved Transfer Microsoft Office to new Mac

    5 years ago, I bought a MacBook Pro and installed Microsoft Office 2011 on to it from a disc that cost about £100 I think. This week, I'm getting the new MacBook because my Pro is old and slow now. I was wondering how I get Microsoft Office on my new MacBook. Would Time Machine do it? Or can I...
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    Macbook 2016 for lightroom & premiere pro (not heavy use) good choice?

    Hi all skylake Macbook 2016 users I have a few questions before purchasing this macbook, hope can get some tips from you guys.. I mainly use this macbook for: 1) traveling 2) email, word processing (this one no problem to handle for sure) 3) adobe lightroom for Nikon D750 RAW photo editing...
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    Is it worth waiting for the new MacBook Pro?

    Hey everyone quick question. Is it worth waiting for the 2016 MacBook Pro? The reason I ask is because I have seen and heard so many things about it getting thinner and fears of the MacBook Pro losing power due to its possible new thinness. I currently have a late 2012 Mac Mini with 500GB of...