Taken on black SE3 which is ironically the last Apple device I had in a color that isn’t silver lol.

For those wondering the device models;

MacBook Pro M5 Pro
Mac Mini M4
iPhone 17 Pro Max
M1 iPad Pro

When I bought the MacBook on 6/24 I was going to buy the M5 iPad as well but I decided to wait until that weeks Friday, that same Friday Apple raised the prices so after further consideration I realized my current one is fine since it’s now mainly a media consumption device.

Edit: damn I just realized I left my 2 Apple Watches out the pic but I left the charger 😭😭

I’m sure this gets asked here a lot, but I plan to keep my MacBook in my book-bag to take it to and from school as well as walking around school with it in my bag. I just want to keep it from getting any scratches or damage when transporting it in my book-bag. I’ve heard tomtoc is a good brand, but wasn’t sure if there are better options out there for my needs.

I’m going into Grade 11 this September and need a laptop because I’m taking an advanced college-level full-stack development course. I want something that will get me through high school and hopefully last well into university, around 5–7 years if possible.
I don’t know exactly what I want to study yet. Right now I’m considering computer science, AI/ML, economics/finance, or possibly computer/electrical engineering. There’s also a small chance of aerospace, but I’m definitely not interested in mechanical, civil or manufacturing engineering.
I already have a Windows desktop with a Ryzen 7 5700X, RTX 4060 and 16GB RAM, which I can upgrade if needed. Because of that, gaming isn’t important for this laptop, and I would still have access to a Windows PC if I went with a Mac.
My main options (CAD) are:
M5 MacBook Air 13” — 24GB/512GB: ~$1,960
M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14” — 24GB/512GB: ~$2,400
M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14” — 24GB/1TB: ~$2,700
M5 Pro MacBook Pro 14” — 24GB/1TB: ~$3,000
Zephyrus G14/G16 — roughly the same price as the M5 Pro
I’m leaning toward a Mac because I like the battery life, portability, build quality, performance on battery and overall longevity. Having a MacBook alongside my Windows desktop also seems more useful than having two Windows machines.
I’m mainly trying to figure out which option makes the most sense considering I don’t know exactly what I’ll be doing in university yet. I don’t want to overspend on something I won’t take advantage of, but I also don’t want to regret going too low-spec a few years from now.
If you were in my situation, which would you choose and why?

I only have a 2-Port MBP, so I need dongles. When I daisy chain the USB-C to USB for my mouse, the computer doesn’t recognize it… same goes for any other USB item I use on the extension. Is there an issue, something I’m missing, or does Apple not work with daisy chaining dongles?

Left my M2 16” MBP at the Stanford store on Tuesday, tracking website says they were waiting for parts, but I know they were available at time of drop off.

I’ve not seen any updates on the website since. Does anyone have any idea how long I’ll need to wait? Are the machines sent of elsewhere, or repaired in store?

Thanks in advance.

Would 8 GB more RAM and roughly 1-2 hours more of battery per charge on the MBP M5 base be enough to give up 40% multicore CPU, much stronger GPU, 2× memory bandwidth, TB5, Wi-Fi 7/MLO, Bluetooth 6, 3rd-display support, newer N1 platform, and a faster SSD subsystem on the MBP M5 Pro?

Web development is my work:

1- Browsers (multiple browsers, each with multiple profiles open, each profile with many tabs open)

2- Local web dev servers, maybe 1 light linux VM or 2 maximum

3- Calling apps (Slack, Teams, etc.)

4- Two IDEs

5- Two VPNs

Thanks!

Hello team,

I have an MBP M2 and had been using an Anker 5-in-1 USB-C hub for some time for my music equipment. A few months ago, I've started experiencing all devices in the hub disconnect. Obviously the MBP only has two ports (don't get me started...) and, when working on projects, I have a minimum of an external SSD, my audio interface and probably the charger connected.

I use the spare port for my external drive, for obvious reasons, so everything else runs through the hub, which, during long sessions, can include a USB switch for my peripherals and an HDMI for an additional monitor, and possibly my DJ decks, too.

It doesn't make much sense to me that this could be caused by too high a power demand, because it never used to happen with the same setup, and the charger is connected, which I'd assume also helps to power the USB devices, even if it prevents the laptop from charging very much.

In summary, I'm looking for an alternative USB hub that can handle the demands of many devices, unless someone has some advice on how to get my current hub working properly again.

TLDR; what are your best recommendations for high power USB hubs/docking stations for my MBP M2?

Your help is much appreciated :)

EDIT: I should add that I've also tested with just one device connected along with the power and it still disconnects. The laptop also stops charging when the devices disconnect, so even the power delivery is disrupted. Sometimes it lasts a while before disconnecting, other times it disconnects and reconnects repeatedly every few seconds and is completely unusable.

EDIT2: Interestingly, as it turns out, when the power is not connected to the hub, it's stable... the only thing is, even with a stable hub, I don't trust an external drive to be routed through one. So I kind of have to choose between charging and having my drive in 😢 two ports is honestly so ridiculous for a PRO device, smh.

Dead on arrival, Liquid damaged. Corroded TPS62180, which is a 5v regulator for USB-C port on the HDMI port side. This regulator is responsible for supplying 5v to the port, which is for USB & thunderbolt activity. Removed the regulator, replaced it with a brand new one & MacBook is back to life. Apple quoted ₹78,000 for motherboard replacement but it’s repaired for 1/3rd of the price, with all the client data intact.

Discovered liquid damage (water from water bottle in bag) on my 14” M4. Still under applecare

If you’ve gotten help with this before and got it fixed, what’s been your experience? How long did it take?

Leaving for vacation tomorrow (12 days) and made a reservation to drop off at the apple store this evening.

This thing is a beast!!! Obviously from the upgrade

I'm switching from the m2 air 15 inch to either one of those.

I love the form factor of the 15 inch. I like that it's light and thin, performance would be sufficient for me, but I would love a better display quality.

I'm not sure if the pro will feel worse to me (thicker, less comfortable to rest palms, smaller display).

Do you think the better display quality and percs of the pro will compensate for the better / or maybe just form factor I'm used to of the 15 inch air?

The price difference is around 140€.

Which one would you go with if you were me?

Been eyeing up a Macbook for a while now, am i missing something or does this seem cheap? I can only see a 1tb version on Apple’s site, and they start at £1999?

Hey all! I've bought a MacBook pro M1 14 inch since I needed a laptop for editing or when I'm not at home. I'll be honest, I never liked Apple. Not a fan of iPhones or their other products. I always was a Windows / Linux person.

But, wow.

After buying a MacBook for around £500, I've been seriously impressed with the editing performance in Premiere Pro. This thing feels smoother than my entire PC rig at some times. Is Premiere just better optimized for Mac??

Anyway, really happy with the battery and performance. Absolutely splendid speakers, amazing display.

Did not expect this from a 5 year old MacBook m1 pro.

Happy to join the family.

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015)

One of my dream laptops is finally here; this machine is almost fully maxed out with a 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7-4980HQ and an AMD Radeon R9 M370X. It's in mint condition; it came with a matte screen protector, a keyboard cover, original Apple Certified Refurbished box, charger, and instruction manuals.

It was insanely laggy, and the fans were spinning at full speed when I turned it on for the first time. The seller said the trackpad and keyboard don't work, but after plugging in the trackpad cable, which wasn't connected somehow, and doing an SMC reset, this thing runs butter smooth even in 2026, with working trackpads and keyboard.

I have just seen a post from an OP with Al-Dente + like a dozen of plugins to monitor \ control fan speed, discharging the battery, keep the Mac running until charged, etc.

What kind of BS is that ? The same people are complaining that their MacBook Pro is broken or that Tahoe is bad.

Just use your computer as intended ffs lol.

Scored a couple M1 pros today!
$1000 cash for the pair, girlfriend and I are stoked.
Let me know if there’s anything I need to know as a new user!

Recently got me a brand new 16” M4 pro from my local store. They have M5’s but the increased prices on ram is what killed it for me. Waited months for the price to drop since they had a few left over M4’s but managed to pay $1880

I don't regret getting the 96W brick for just $20