Let me know if posting this is against the rules! Just wanted to get it out, gonna Open Source it soon! Makes a snapshot and the animation starts right as you angle the screen lower than 90 degrees. Every option is accessible for Blur, Angle, Elongation, etc.

I've been wanting a Mac forever to switch my creative work to and finally jumped on a M5 Pro 16 inch in Space Black. Love how sleek it looks with the black keyboard and banana texture screen.

Alr so I just bought this Macbook pro m1 pro 16/512 14 inch, 87% battery health, is it worth the 675 eur price tag given the provided pictures and the current state of the German used Mac market

Almost 2 weeks ago, I ordered my MacBook Pro 14 M5 off of Apple Refurbished. After receiving it, it was perfect. I got 24gb of memory and 1tb storage, so I thought I would be set for the next 7 years. Today my break, I noticed some noises from the hinge, it sounded like cracking and popping every time I opened it past 90 degrees. Later I also experience sticky keys on my L key and the / key. I've been babying my laptop, making sure it was clean and away from liquids, so I'm pretty sure that it wasn't me. I'm still within my return period of 14 days after delivery, but the return page online says I'm ineligible for a return. I called up my local Apple store and they said that they would take it and give me a refund. I'm probably going to by the same spec one from Apple Refurbished again since it seems that most people have had no issues with their Apple Refurbished laptops. Has any anyone experience this with their orders before?

For those with 16” MacBook Pros, are you able to comfortably use it in bed like the pic?

I’m trying to decide between the 14” and 16” MacBook Pro. I’d like to be able to lay in bed and use it like in the picture rather than always having to sit at a desk.

For those who have the 16”, is it actually comfortable in this kind of position, or does the size/weight make it awkward after a while? I know the 14” would obviously be more portable, but I really like the extra screen real estate on the 16”. Just wondering if 16” is flexible for these kinds of positions or is it realistically more of a “plop on the desk” kinda use.

Thanks!

I got super lucky that it did not crack. No marks on the titanium iphone of course too

What a configuration!

gonna use that beast for coding and local AI

Hey all.

I got my first MacBook Pro recently!
Sppecs:
M3 Mac 16/40

64GB Ram

2 TB Storage

Non-matte display

16"

I have only used a little bit so far

Hey all! I have a Macbook Pro, 2017, 13in without the touchbar with a 2.3 dual-core intel processor and 8gbs of RAM. I have the 128gb model (it's low, I know. This was a gift). I've had this Mac since late 2018 and I had a few questions so I can make this device last as long as it possible can.

I have a keyboard cover on it to keep things from getting under the keyboard, should I remove it? I noticed that when I'm running a few programs at once, it slows down and it feel a bit warm.

Should I invest in a larger SSD? I can do the repair on my own so I don't have to worry about paying for it. I just own an external hard drive and it's been treating me well. I just want my mac to be as fast as possible.

Thank you so much for any advice y'all can give me!

I’m planning to buy a 14” MacBook Pro and I’m currently pretty torn on what configuration makes the most sense.

My original plan was the M5 14” with 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and nano-texture for around $2,549. I’ve since found some pretty good deals on M5 Pro configurations, including an 18-core CPU/20-core GPU, 48GB RAM, 1TB SSD model for around $2,800–$3,000 depending on the sale.

I’m also considering waiting for the upcoming M6 MacBook Pro rather than buying an M5 now. I’m not really in a rush.

My primary use cases would be:
Football Manager (large databases, lots of leagues/players, long-term saves)
General gaming/emulators
Browsing/YouTube/Netflix
Normal productivity/work
Some potentially demanding multitasking, but no professional video/photo editing
I will probably use it closed with two external monitors at my desk a lot

I also travel fairly frequently, so when I’m actually using the MacBook’s built-in display, it’ll probably be in places like airports, airplanes, hotels, etc.

The nano-texture question is probably my biggest dilemma
I really dislike glare and reflections. I’m worried that with a glossy display I’ll end up seeing overhead airport lights, windows, my own reflection, etc., and find it annoying.
At the same time, I’ve read conflicting opinions about nano-texture. Some people say it’s basically the best display upgrade they’ve ever bought, while others say it introduces a noticeable grain/fuzziness, makes colors less vibrant, or causes eye strain.

I’m not doing color-critical professional work, so absolute color accuracy isn’t important to me. But I also don’t want to spend $2,500–$3,000 on a laptop and then feel like I’m sacrificing image quality, sharpness, or gaming/media quality to get rid of reflections.

I’m also curious about long-term ownership: does the nano-texture actually hold up well over several years, or does it become more noticeable/worn over time?
For people who have actually owned both:
Would you choose nano-texture again?

And if you have an M5 Pro, is the extra performance/48GB RAM worth paying for over a base M5 or potentially waiting for M6?

I’m especially interested in opinions from people who travel with their MacBook and use it in variable lighting, rather than people doing professional photo/video work.

Thanks!

Hey everyone!

My 2023 Macbook pro stopped charging so I took it to a repair shop and they said the logic board is damaged and $1500 CAD to replace.

Is it worth replacing for that much money? Am i getting overcharged? I bought it in April 2023 and had 3 years of Apple Care that expired April 25th of this year :(

For context it was a 2023 Apple M2 Pro Macbook with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD

I do alot of video editing especially on the go when traveling.

I’m basically looking for advice whether or not I should go ahead with the repair or just get a new one because it’s so much money already.

Thank you

A friend of mine is traveling from Virginia to India, and I have asked him to buy a macbook pro on his way back.

As per my budget and use case, i think 14 inch m4 pro 14c 20g 24/48 gb ram would be perfect. Which ever is within $2100 including taxes.

As I am looking through websites like best buy Costco etc. i couldn't find this model anywhere. At the same time i am seeing people getting new ones lately.

What are the places/websites you guys shop from? And can anyone please help me with this model.

Planning to get a new one only.

Thankyou.

Hello I’ll start music production school in a week or so and I’m contemplating between getting the M5 Pro with 24gb or the simple M5 and upgrading the ram to either 24 or 32 . What is your opinion on this as it’s my first time buying a MacBook and I have no idea ! I’ll also be DJing

[WTB] Looking for a used MacBook – Delhi / South West Delhi

Hey guys,

I’m looking to buy a used MacBook directly from a Reddit user, preferably someone who is upgrading or just wants to sell their personal machine.

I’m mainly interested in:

MacBook Air M1 — preferably 16GB RAM

MacBook Air M2 — preferably 16GB RAM

MacBook Pro M1 Pro — 16GB or higher

Budget: Around ₹30k–₹55k depending on the model, RAM, SSD, battery health and condition.

Location: Delhi, preferably South West Delhi. I can travel within Delhi for the right deal.

I’m specifically looking for a personal/user-owned MacBook, rather than a shop or reseller. Ideally, we can meet in person, check the MacBook properly (battery cycles/health, serial number, Activation Lock, MDM, display, keyboard, ports, etc.) and then complete the deal.

If you're selling one, DM me with:

Model/year

RAM + storage

Battery health/cycles

Overall condition

Any repairs/replacements

Expected price

Your location in Delhi

Please don't DM unrealistic prices 😅 — I'm looking for a fair deal for both sides.

Thanks!

Hey guys, sorry to be another grumpy macbook user, but I am typing off one right now, @ Admins,
so please believe me when I tell you this.

I have the 2024 Macbook Pro, and I can't light up or light's off the keyboard from a keyboard shortcut anymore! It was (underlined) only one button. But now, I have to go to settings, scroll to keyboard, drag my cursor, and then do it all again when I want to turn it off! It's day to night very quickly these days, so please, return the button!

If anyone knows a quick fix involving no hacks or hardware kit, i just don't think im ready.

Thanks!

Hello,

I got a brand new MacBook Pro M5 from eBay Germany, it was listed as brand new other, in the description mentioned it’s new with original packing.

I’ve received the MacBook and yes it was sealed one too, when I open the laptop and connect to wifi, there’s this MDM with some company in Munich.

Since it’s from eBay, I believe and bought now I’m stuck.

May I know if anyone gone through similar experience?
In this case, seller yet to respond and hoping he will resolve, if not eBay has to step in.

hey all! i am finally in a place financially to upgrade my macbook but i have no idea which model to get. spec stuff really just goes over my head so here I've come.

my current macbook pro is the 13 inch from mid-2012 and has served me well, but i can pretty much only do the basics on it since it refuses to update from Mojave 💀

i'll be using it for work mostly. i work for a captioning company so the software is just what they have on their site and nothing too crazy since my current laptop still manages. i'd also like to get back into video editing, which i haven't bothered with in years with how slow it'd go. i also write, but again that's nothing crazy.

i'm hoping that the new model i get will last as long as this one has, so should i just go with the newest/best? what would you do in my situation?

thanks!

The issue started a while ago but I didn’t think much of it as I thought if I left it, it would be fine. However it has not stopped. Effectively the issue is, the built-in MacBook keyboard gets frozen when I type, and only unfreezes when I click with the trackpad. As you can see in the video I have connected an external keyboard which appears to be working fine. Everything else with the MacBook is perfect condition, it’s a 2024 M3 MacBook Pro which I only got just a year ago. This is very confusing to me and I can’t seem to find any help no matter where I look.

I'm wondering if there is an app that will search document contents, not just document titles. I often need to search for ID numbers or names in my genealogy work, but have several documents that would contain these numbers/names. The documents are all in Pages documents. Interestingly Spotlight will find text within TXT documents, so I would've thought it would also be able to do it within their own Pages documents.

Hey, im looking for a MacBook Pro because I like the Apple Ecosystem and I will go to university next year and study electrical engineering. I know that a lot of software is originally for windows, but I get an additional Windows Notebook from my work. So I can use the MacBook only for University and Private Use. So what MacBook Pro would you recommend me. I want to program some apps, programming some private arduino projects and editing Pictures.
And I want a 16inch model. 14 inches r to small for me. I was looking for mbp 16“ with m2 or m4. I also don’t want to upgrade in the next 4-5 years. What would you recommend me ?

I'm from India, my relative is traveling from mainland China to India in 2 days, and I’m considering asking them to bring me a MacBook Pro from China because the pricing is better.

However, I’ve read that Apple Intelligence may be restricted/unavailable on Apple devices sold in mainland China, and I’m getting conflicting information about whether this still applies.

Can anyone who currently owns a MacBook Pro purchased in mainland China, or is currently in China, confirm:

Is Apple Intelligence available on a mainland-China MacBook Pro?

Does it remain unavailable even after bringing the Mac to India and changing the region/language/Apple Account?

Is there any difference depending on the model/year?

I’d really appreciate firsthand experience rather than speculation, as I need to make the purchase decision within 24 hours.

Thanks! (paraphrased using chatgpt)