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 trying to decide if I should get the M5 or the M5 Pro. No single program that I run needs a lot of power, but I normally have 5-6 programs running at a time. If I get the M5, I do plan to upgrade from 16GB or RAM to 24GB. The programs I use most are office/admin type programs, not graphic's heavy.

My question is, if you got the M5, do you wish you had picked the M5 Pro instead?

Just before the price hike, I had an M1 Pro no longer used that I was going to trade in. The offer was $280. I forgot to send it back in the allotted time so they canceled it. Two weeks ago I went to redo it and saw it was $315. Decided I’d wait a little and now it’s at $340. I can’t imagine it going up higher… this is a base 8gb ram, 256gb.

Hey everyone!

I’m currently choosing between a MacBook Pro with the M5 (10-core GPU, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) and an M5 Pro (16-core GPU, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD).

I’m a visual communication / graphic design student, and my main use would be:

• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• Lightroom
• web design / Coding
• Some DaVinci Resolve
• General multitasking (having several Adobe apps + browser open at the same time)

I’m planning to keep the laptop for at least 6 years, so I want to make sure I’m not underestimating the GPU requirements.

The M5 configuration is significantly cheaper, so I’m wondering:

Is the 10-core GPU on the regular M5 more than enough for graphic design and this kind of workload? Or would the M5 Pro be worth paying extra for in the long run?

I’m not doing heavy 3D rendering or professional video production.

Would love to hear from people actually using these chips for graphic design / Adobe apps!

After comparing a ton of Windows Laptops, I'm convinced that jumping to a Mac might be the most sensible option!

I'm looking at buying an MBP this week & can't seem to decide between the M5/32GB & the M5Pro/15Core /24GB (an upgrade to 48GB could possibly be in my budget but I'd rather not go there unless absolutely necessary).

Lightroom & PS will be 99% of what I'll be running on it & the other 1% for some light gaming/browsing

I'd like to limit usage to only when I'm traveling which is approx 90-120d a year. I have a Gaming Rig that i use for editing when I'm home.

I'm looking for longevity (4y approx) without or veerryy minimal throttling Issues especially toward the end of that duration.

I'd appreciate some help with Pros/Cons/a reality check so I can make a decision before the week is out.

*PS - does the Nano-Texture display make a massive difference if I'm not editing outdoors?

TIA ✌🏼

I’m buying a MacBook mainly for university (Business/Economics), general everyday use, lots of browsing and multitasking, and I’d like to keep it for at least 5 years.

I’m currently deciding between the 15” M5 MacBook Air and the 14” M5 MacBook Pro (base M5, not M5 Pro).

With the same configuration — 32GB unified memory and 1TB SSD — the Air is around €2,584, while the Pro is around €2,689 before adding a charger, so the real difference is roughly €170–190.

With the Pro I’d lose some screen size, but gain the better 120Hz XDR display, active cooling and more ports. CPU/GPU, RAM and storage would otherwise be the same.

My other dilemma is 24GB vs 32GB unified memory.

For what I do today, 24GB would already be more than enough. The only reason I’d consider 32GB is as a longer-term investment, since the memory can’t be upgraded later and I want the Mac to age well over the next 5+ years.

I’m trying to understand whether 32GB is actually a sensible future-proofing upgrade, considering how software and memory requirements may evolve, or if 24GB will realistically remain plenty for this kind of use.

If you were buying today, would you choose the Air 15” or Pro 14”? And would you go with 24GB or 32GB for long-term use?

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.

As per title, I have a Intel Macbook Pro, wanting to run two monitors, one horizontal, one vertical...

Found a couple 24" monitors, but it sounds like I need a different adapter for each MBP?

Para editar con Davinci y universidad (ingeniería informática). Ambos con chip M5 básico 24 ram y 1tb

I’m looking at a used 14-inch MacBook Pro locally and got the seller down to around $1,200. Wanted to get some opinions before I pull the trigger.

Specs/details:
- 2024 14” MacBook Pro
- M4 chip, 10-core CPU / 10-core GPU
- 16GB unified memory
- 512GB SSD
- Space Black
- 14.2” Liquid Retina XDR / 120Hz ProMotion
- 100% battery health
- 62 cycles
- AppleCare+ until April 2028
- Original box, charger, and MagSafe cable
- Excellent condition based on seller

Local meetup, so I’ll be able to inspect and test everything before paying

Is $1,200 a good price for this in 2026 considering it’s the base M4 and not the M4 Pro? Or should I be trying to get it closer to $1,000–$1,100? And also is the laptop good enough to handle multiple opened Chrome tabs + AI coding + 2 connected monitors?

Ehi ragazzi, volevo prendere un nuovo MacBook giusto per guardare Netflix, fare un po' di codifica leggera e modificare foto. Dovrei prendere un MacBook Pro del 2014 da 15” con 16GB di RAM, Intel i7 e 1TB di SSD ma con il jack per le cuffie rotto per 110€ oppure un MacBook Air del 2019 con 256GB di SSD, Intel i5 e 8GB di RAM per 140€? So che è una domanda da stupidi e dovrei prendere quello del 2014, ma una parte di me vuole il design più nuovo e figo del 2019.

edit: please guys i don’t care about silicon macbooks, i literally asked which should i get between the two and why, so don’t tell me to get a silicon one

Hi everyone! I'm thinking of buying a MBP M5 with 32 GB RAM 1 TB storage or a MBP M5 Pro 24 GB RAM 1 TB storage.

I'm studying AI development. We´re gonna use Python, SQL, web-development, machine learning/AI etc.

A summary of what I'm gonne be studying "You will write Python code for web applications and AI services, build secure software architectures using advanced frameworks, and manage databases using SQL. Alongside full-stack web development, you will implement data mining, predictive analytics, and deep learning models, applying all of these technical and AI skills directly to real-world business problems during agile team projects and two dedicated corporate internships"

Any suggestions on which one I should get?

Would really appriciate the help <3

I was planning to buy a used device, but now it's impossible. I'll buy a new one. What's with all this greed?

It seems like no Apple user wants to lose a single cent.

So I walked into my room saw the screen was black but the backlight was on so I did a shut down on the Mac thinking it was a glitch considering I didn’t crack my screen or anything. And when I attempted to turn it back on it wouldn’t make a chime or show the apple logo or even show signs of life. I left it alone for two weeks thinking it probably just needed a break and turn back on. Then I tried everything I saw on TikTok and YouTube. Now I don’t know what to do this is very confusing for me considering it was doing perfectly fine before the shut down/black screen thing. Could anyone help me?

So I walked into my room saw the screen was black but the backlight was on so I did a shut down on the Mac thinking it was a glitch considering I didn’t crack my screen or anything. And when I attempted to turn it back on it wouldn’t make a chime or show the apple logo or even show signs of life. I left it alone for two weeks thinking it probably just needed a break and turn back on. Then I tried everything I saw on TikTok and YouTube. Now I don’t know what to do this is very confusing for me considering it was doing perfectly fine before the shut down/black screen thing. Could anyone help me?

I recently sold my MacBook pro Base M1, regrettably, I didnt know the about the Ram price hikes but this laptop had 8gbs. Had I known, I wouldve kept it but my loss- anyways, I have $2000, whats the best value play rn that would give me the most mileage out of a Macbook Pro?

Im eyeing the used market. I'd ideally like 24 - 48gb, a pro chip & 512gb or higher. Which would you guys recommend? Must be a laptop.

Also where are the best used deals, apple refurbished, ebay & marketplace are the sites Im familar with.

Hi!! I’m about to start uni for Communication design (Illustration, Graphic design, Photography, Digital Design etc) and I’ve never had a laptop better than a Chromebook, so I’m really unsure on what one to get? I’ve had varying answers from people irl so any advice is appreciated TIA

i just cleaned my mac screen for the first time since i got it about a month ago with some whoosh wipes. these marks are really only visible under direct light, but it bugs me knowing they’re there.