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  1. J

    M1 8GB vs i7 32GB for Graphic Designer - Buying Advice

    I will buy MBP one of the two options (MBP M1 8/256 13" 2020 vs i7 32/256 15" 2018), help me to determine the suitable macbook for my workflow as a graphic designer. Thanks!
  2. Zooloo

    Recover data from mbp 2014 SSD, how??

    Hello everyone, My old MacBook Pro from 2014 (Retina, 13', Mid 2014) stopped working, unrecoverable unfortunately. The SSD inside is still working though, and I want to backup some personally valuable data. Scouting the internet raised more questions than got answered (as it always does) and...
  3. Gravydog316

    Error establishing a database connection error

    "Error establishing a database connection" Does anyone know how to fix this?? It's popping up a lot this week for a bunch of sites (??)
  4. Johnwiz

    Which one should I choose?

    I have two deals on the table : 1- MBP Mid 2017 15" i7-2,9GHz 7 generation (3.9GHz turbo) 16GB RAM and 512 GB with radeon Pro 560- COST 1800$ 2- MBP 2018 15" I7- 2.2GHz 8 genaration (4.1GHz turbo) 16 GB RAM and 256 GB with radeon Pro 555X -COST 2350$ Wich one would you guys choose?
  5. B

    MacBook Pro 2015 vs New MacBook Pro 2017 or 2018

    Should I get a 2015 MBP (2.8 ghz i7 16 go 1 TB or A newer 2017/2018 MBP i9 32gb 1 TB MBP? I am a designer do u think I should get the 2018 for $900 more?
  6. buntonn

    How to run two LG27UD88 from MBP?

    Hello I have a late 2016 MBP TB 15" and a single LG27UD88 display and I wanted to get another display for my Desktop PC and Surafce laptop to use. Before I go ahead, was thinking about getting a second LG27UD88 to match and maybe give me the option to daisy chain with my existing MBP setup if...
  7. Paul_835

    Why neutral advice MBP 2017?

    Hey everyone, I was wondering why the buyers' advice for the new MBP is neutral, and mid-cycle. Isn't the 2017 MBP model brand new? It does say "buy now " for the 2017 MB. Just wondering.. And also because 4 weeks ago I bought the 2017 MBP 15" LOL. I'm new to Mac, been using iPhones for years...
  8. G

    Which Macbook Pro 15" would be good for video editing use?

    So I know basically nothing about how the ram and memory specs work for running softwares. I'm buying macbook pro 15" for video editing and other graphic design use. Could anyone give an advice what I should get to run those adobe programs smooth and fast? 1. Apple MacBook Pro 15 "Touch Bar...
  9. S

    MagSafe2 charger for mbp

    Am I the only user having real problems with the charger,I have just bought my 3rd charger in the 4 years I've owned the mbp15".At 79£ in the UK this is a totally unexpected expense.The charger runs very hot during charging and is the same for all the chargers I have bought-there is a design...
  10. P

    Static on Speakers connected to MBP via Headphone Jack

    I'm using a 15' Mid-2012 Macbook Pro (macOS Sierra 10.12.4) connected via the headphone port on the MBP to the back of my Logitech z906 Subwoofer's RCA Input. Been using this setup for over 4 years without any issues, but then suddenly today there is a huge amount of static as soon as i play any...
  11. Thor774

    MBP 2015 doesn't handle well an empty battery

    Something is happening with my MBP 2015. When the battery gets empty the machine doesn't go to deep sleep (or whatever the name was) like my old MBP 2011. Today I was working on the plane on battery power. I received the usual low battery warning but decided to continue working as I was...
  12. SigmundJake229

    2011 vs 2015+ MBP

    Greetings! Recently (like in the last month), I got my 2011 MBP repaired on Apple's dime for the video issue. New motherboard and out the door. The authorized service center guy was amazing, but yet he stated that it maybe about time to look for a new laptop. Now keep in mind he wasn't...
  13. M

    Feedback request from owners of maxed out 2016 MBP 15"

    I would appreciate any feedback from owners of the maxed 2016 MBP 15" 2.9Ghz/2TB SSD/4GB Radeon. In particular I would welcome any comments on battery life, performance and if you now regret your purchase! I've seen some earlier accounts that the dedicated graphics on the MBP 15" kept kicking...
  14. C

    help my mbp problem

    hello i have problem on my mbp md 104 late 2012. why vga nvidia gt 650 driver not found ? thanks..
  15. HarleyMan

    OLDER MBP OS UPGRADE

    I have a late 2008 15" MBP with 8Gb of Ram, running OSX 10.8.5. She is a good old girl but I'm running into limitations (Particularly Adobe CC) in upgrading to newer versions of software, receiving error messages stating that that update is requires OSX 10.10 or 10.12, or some newer level OSX...
  16. N

    Bootable disk doesn't seem to work properly

    Hello! I'm trying to install Mavericks in an old MBP 15" 2007 in which I have a Snow Leopard OS. I'm trying to do it from a bootable USB disk but I'm getting nowhere. I've done this exact same installation with the same USB device with 2 other different MBP 15" 2007 and it has work perfectly...
  17. aevan

    Charging 15" through the Apple adapter

    Apple says that their Digital AV Multiport Adapter can pass through only 60W power, while the MBP 15" charger/cable output 87W. For this reason they recommend charging the 15" directly, not through the adapter. Still, it's a convenience to have this adapter attached to the charging cable, so I...
  18. W

    Empty trash EATS space instead of freeing it up

    The starkest things just happened: I had just done a few installs (on my new MBP) and decided it was time to clean stuff up. Before "empty trash": 126 GB available After "empty trash": ... (wait for it) : 94 GB available! So I actually LOST space by emptying the trash??? ! In the trash were...
  19. soms_user

    15" tbMBP Battery life with latest Sierra update

    Are you guys seeing any kind of improvements in Battery life 15" tbMBP with the latest Sierra 10.12.2 update?? The existing battery life thread has become quite big now so created a new thread to get faster updates. My return date is fast approaching and I have do start some serious...
  20. A

    Any way to turn off high performance graphics when using external monitor?

    Hey all, I have the 15in 2016 TB MBP I notice if I have an external monitor plugged in my battery life is only 3.5 hours even without any applications open. I looked into it and I believe it's because external monitors trigger the high performance graphics, I don't think gfxcardstatus can turn...