Hey guys, I have the opportunity to buy a used MacBook and I’m trying to decide which one is better. This would be for general use, mostly web browsing, with some occasional photo editing and office-type document work.

Option 1, $850: 2021 14.2” MacBook Pro (model A2442, M1 chip) 16gb RAM, 512gb SSD

Option 2, $800: 2022 13.6” MacBook Air (model A2681, M2 chip) 8gb RAM, 256gb SSD

Questions:

Is having the newer air with the M2 chip worth not having more RAM and SSD space?

Another concern is battery life. My current 2016 MBP has terrible battery life now, so I would love to have the best battery life possible, knowing that it will degrade over the years. The Air should get significantly better battery life, correct?

Are those good prices? Which would you go with?

Thanks!

Hello everyone! I have decided that I want to upgrade both my phone (an IPhone 11) and laptop (ASUS vivobook), but I’m a bit in shambles as I’m not sure what to buy. At first I was ok with the cheaper option, which would be getting the iPhone 13 Pro (refurbished) and the MacBook Air M2, but after doing some research, I’m scared of missing out or not thinking long term. What I mean by this is that I think the MacBook Air M2 would be perfect for me, but as I’m spending all this money already, I’d like to be sure it lasts me quite a while (and I’m scared the M3 would be more durable). I am a student and I use my laptop for light daily use. As for the phone, I’m worried about the same thing, and wondering if the iPhone 15 would last me longer, compared to a refurbished iPhone 13 Pro (and if that durability is worth the price)

The reason I’m so hesitant in buying both the MacBook Air m3 and the iPhone 15 is because it’s exactly my maximum budget, and, if I could, I’d love to save some (and not spend it all).

My options are thus:

1. iPhone 15 + MacBook Air M3
2. iPhone 15 + MacBook Air M2 (I think this is my preferred option right now, but I’d love to hear someone’s opinion)
3. iPhone 13 Pro + MacBook Air M3
4. iPhone 13 Pro + MacBook Air M2

Thanks in advance for any help!

So currently i have a Samsung s20 fe and i was looking to upgrade. Would the iphone 13 refurbished (from a reliable seller on amazon) be a good option or brand new iphone 15? Pros and cons of getting both?

Iphone 13 approx 600 cad including taxes Iphone 15 approx 1300 cad including taxes

Budget is not that big of an issue, but i would love to spent where i get more value

I don’t want any mini model or anything too big

Don't need my 12.9in 4th generation iPad Pro anymore. So Im trying to get rid of it quickly. An apple store trade in seems like the easiest way to do that, so Im curious if this is possible. Thanks!

Hi everyone! I currently own a 2020 M1 13inch MacBook Pro and I was thinking on whether I should be switching it over to the new M3 Max 14 inch MacBook Pro, is it that worth it? And what are the pros and cons?

Hello , I was planning on buying either the Ipad pro with its apple pencil and keyboard or the macbook air. I'm sorta in the apple eco-system, but i really wanna get into it in terms of lifestyle. I have an iphone and airpods 3 so i feel either gadget would do me good. However, I don't really know where to start. I'm mainly looking for productivity and some of the fun either brings.

heres a little about my "life" if it helps:

I'm an engineering student, however my engineering course doesn't really do any of the typical engineering stuff you'd presume. My course doesn't need anything like programming, CAD or the like. Seeing as I see myself staying in-campus more often than I do at home, I wanted to use a gadget that would help me be able to do the tasks I need (mainly solving math/physics problems, and digitalizing them into google classroom/website our college uses).

Now, you may be asking, why not just buy a macbook? well, I don't really see the use of a macbook when I'm home, which is where I usally do 65% of my workload, since I already have a relatively strong desktop (4070 ,32 ram, i5). So, video editing, and other apps aren't really something I need atm.

I'm more-so looking for something I can use in the library and the lab , though I don't really see myself editing videos or codes at school. I don't really know how the Ipad or macbook work compared to an android tablet or a windows desktop.

Overall I'm kinda leaning towards the Ipad since i can kinda express myself more with my handwriting than typing, and taking a picture/video would probably be easier, but productivity wise, i feel like the macbook would also be better since I could use google sheets and the like more especially in the lab, and I'm really scared I might gloss over somethings the macbook can do better.

I guess I'm looking more for something that would make my college life more efficient and better? During my vacants, I usally just sit on a couch and watch lectures/ youtube on my phone, but it has proven to really hurt my pinky. And when I do, do practice problems i do it all on paper. I'm also looking to cut down on the things i bring into school so I want a swiss-army knife gadget.

Here are some Pros and cons of each that may help you see what I think

Ipad pros:

-Touch screen makes life easier seeing as I dont really have to guide a cursor using a touchpad

- Watching lecture videos/random videos during my vacants and touchscreen are faster

- Writing erasing and drawing stuff would be easier, and I can trace over diagrams/make tables easier

- I can forgo most of the items in my bag ( Notebook that has like 300 pages) and replace them with a few sheets of paper for irl stuff

- I can teach/be taught concepts easier by simply having drawings

-probably a less foreign concept since It seems like a bigger Iphone

Cons:

-It doesnt really automate things better

-battery life may be less ( I heard it was 80% less than a mac though either way I tend to charge my stuff while sleeping)

-I cant do computer stuff like excel( I think?)

- multitasking is harder

Macbook pros:

- almost the same things with the ipad, but with a cursor

- i can do more high end things on the fly in case I have to cram

Macbook cons:

Completely foreign to me

Adjusting, while not a big deal would probably take a long time/have a learning curve since transitioning from windows to apple is a completely different

I also have a few questions;

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1. Google docs/similar apps wise, would it be as easy on the Ipad, to type out an essay, convert into pdf and turn it in, than compared to the mac?

2. As I mentioned above, I usally write my solutions down on paper, take a picture of it and put it in a docs file or word file to turn it into a pdf, now this would probably be easy on the mac, but on the Ipad, would it be possible to write on the Ipad itself, format it and turn it in

example: I write 1+1 = 2 into an app , turn it into a4, then a pdf and turn it in

3. How are either gadgets with the apple eco system? Does the ipad also have the whole, "airpods switch to the gadget you are using"

Tl;DR If I were to bring only one gadget set to school, with my current lifestyle, would I be better off with an Ipad pro or a macbook air?

P.S feel free to share some insights/ experiences you've had!

Hello! I am planing on buying a new mac (air M1 or air M2), and I read lots of stuff about how the screen broke easily for so many people (on both of them somehow? the M1 screen issue and the M2 bezel/hinge thing breaking).

I currently have a macbook air from 2017 (with the thick metal frame) and on a few occasions a cable/bit of bedding definitely got caught when i closed it, but I find it unacceptable for a screen to break so easily on the newer models (from what i've read online).

What is your opinion? I'm afraid I might have to go with a windows laptop which i'm not particularly keen of haha or i'll wait for newer models.

(also, in my country (EU) there are no official apple stores so getting applecare is not possible, i'm buying from a reseller and i'm not sure if it's covered by warranty)

My iPhone 12 Pro Max was stolen last weekend and I'm trying to figure out which iPhone I should upgrade to.

I was away for the weekend so my mom ordered me the iPhone 14 Plus and said if i wanted a different one I have 30 days to return or exchange. I am paying for the phone monthly through Rogers, this one is $35/month and I think she said the iPhone 15 would be like $75/month (im not sure which one that is for though).

I think that I am going to exchange it for a different one because this one only has 128GB of storage (my iPhone 12 Pro Max had 256GB and I think I had about half of my storage full) and I don't want to deal with running out of storage. I do pay for 2TB of iCloud storage because I backup my laptop with all my school stuff too, but I still feel like it might get annoying to have less phone storage.

What phone would you suggest I get?

• I feel like I should get the Pro or Pro Max version of the phone, but there doesn't seem to be much of a difference between the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14, so I was thinking maybe to go with the iPhone 13 Pro or Pro Max because it would probably be cheaper because it's an older phone.
  • I feel like the iPhone 14 Plus almost seems like a downgrade from my old phone?
• Or should I just get the iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max because I probably will not be upgrading my phone for a few years (and I feel like it may get annoying to still have a lightning port in a few years)?

Any reconditions or advice would be super helpful! Thank you so much!

I’m from India, and the iPhones are expensive here. I have a relative in Kuwait and the iPhone (15 pro max 256gb) costs about ₹50k less than here.

I’m thinking of getting it from Kuwait. I wanted to know

1. Would the warranty cover in India
2. Will there be any issues in customs if my relative gets the box piece?
3. Will it support the 5g sim bands of India
4. Will there be any features unavailable restricted in that model?

Please let me know if I can buy from there or if it is a bad idea.

I am looking at getting a used/refurbished Macbook, and want to know which device would give me the most “bang for my buck” of these three.

How I will Use it: I do a lot of video editing and music mixes, have a TON of photos/videos in Google Photos, so having a lot of storage space is valuable to me. I also am on zoom quite frequently, and use Generative AI for side projects and whatnot.The third option seems like the best choice, but at that price my mind thinks i might as well look into getting something newer (M2 maybe?).

Any input is appreciated!

THE DEVICES:

— M1 Macbook Air 13” (16 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD) for $1050 (AppleCare+ still active)

— M1 Pro Macbook Pro 14” (8 CPU, 14 GPU, 16 GB RAM / 512 SSD) for $950

— M1 Pro Macbook Pro 16” (10 CPU, 16 GPU, 16 GB RAM/ 512 SSD) for $1200

We all in the ecosystem. I like not having to think about it. We have a couple of home pods, but we also have two big speakers from the 70s that we like to use.

We recently moved the Apple TV that was using them, and now they're not connected to anything.

What should I buy to use them for Apple music as painlessly as possible. Is there an amp with airplay?

I am from Brazil and here I can sell my iphone 14 pro at 1000$ price, and on USA this is the price of iphone 15 pro. So, should I sell and buy iphone 15 pro on USA or just keep 14 pro to the next 3 years?

I have found a basically never used Series 8 aluminium 41mm no cellular (no wear and tear and never for 186 bucks, is this a good deal? I have never had a Apple Watch before but i would love one, i think i found a pretty good deal. Is there anything i have to make sure of when buying one? I know when buying a used iPhone you have to make sure its not carrier locker etc. Anything like this here? And did i find a good deal?

Used Apple Watch SE gen 2 or series 6/7 I currently have a gen 1 pretty beat up and I enjoy it I don’t do any sports I just use it for time changing music and heartbeat simple running or cycling.

Luckily my old iPhones camera crapped out while I find myself in the land of no sales tax (Alaska) which also luckily has both an apple and Verizon store (just who I already use, don’t plan on changing). I’m well over due for an upgrade anyway so I’m wondering if anyone’s experienced any perks from purchasing their phones from either store or if it matters at all. Thanks

Big progress. No matter what and how these influencers review on iPhone 15 series, I still go with it if you really need to upgrade your old iPhone.

• Good:
  • 25X photography with 4k and 60fps: super smooth and never afraid of frame dropping. I had used 12 for 3 years and the zoom-in and out effects of 12 were enough for me before I purchased 15. Now I can even see the small wordings on my colleague's commuter screen even though he is 10 ft away from me.
  • Action button for instant recording: I use the action button as the record as long as I have to battle with my boss or my girlfriend. Trust me, you do need a quick record for your human rights and upcoming negotiation.
  • I hate cables, thank god they give up the lightning and adapt typec on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. That's hassel-free for me.
  • Bonus: I can put on more cute phone cases with the latest phone model. Lately I purchased a dbrand magsafe case and a stand case from Torras. Honestly speaking, I love the clean design of dbrand, but when I need a stand for scrolling videos, I will put on the Torras one again...I spent $60 for the dbrand case, but the design and package are quite impressive.
• Bad:
  • When taking photos, the images become gray and suck... To address this, I can only use the live mode to select a nice cover...
  • I don't know much about the iOS system and the detailed upgrades, so that would be 99% perfect for me.

Torras & dbrand case

My current iMac has 3TB storage. I am looking at the MacBook Air 13” with M2 chip and 256GB onboard storage. What options do I have to bridge or somehow mitigate the difference between the two. I assume it will entail cloud storage options. If so, what is the best way to 'purchase' cloud storage?

I'm looking into finally upgrading my beloved 2015 MacBook Pro. From all the reviews I've read or watched, it looks like the 14" MacBook Pro M3 Pro is the best choice for my current needs that will also have a few years of longevity. The only spec I'm unsure about is memory. Since I know I want 1TB of storage, the faster M3 Pro chip option is sort of a no-brainer since the 1TB hard drive comes stock with that one. But the memory upgrade from 18GB to 36GB is a big jump in amount of memory and amount of dollars. While I do want a computer that will work well for a few years, I don't want to be a sucker and hand Apple $400 for a lot of extra memory I won't use. Any insight would be very helpful and much appreciated. More details below...

A bit more about my current usage:

I'm a fine art painter and also a graphic designer. I use several Adobe CC apps running on my own system. I edit documentation photos of my paintings in Lightroom and Photoshop (current camera is 24mp, so not huge files). Most of my graphic design projects are for web, so files aren't usually giant – proposals and presentations (Photoshop, InDesign), wireframes (Photoshop, XD), occasionally prototypes (XD), website page graphics, email graphics, social media graphics, (Photoshop). Illustrator is also used occasionally and reluctantly for more complicated vector elements. Also use Figma and other browser-based apps.

Here's the conundrum:

Adobe lists system requirements for most of their programs with RAM and VRAM separately, and I'm wondering how that might equate to Apple unified memory. For the programs with higher memory needs that I use most regularly (Lightroom, Photoshop and InDesign), Adobe is recommending 16GB of RAM and 4GB of VRAM. Should I be adding those numbers together? Only look at the larger number? Plug both numbers into some kind of complex averaging formula? Since my current 9-year-old MacBook is running (or hitting a wall and crashing) at the very bottom end of their minimum requirements (8GB of RAM and 1.5GB VRAM), it's really hard to tell what my actual memory usage would look like on a newer machine.

The one additional consideration that might bump the system requirements higher, is that I'm going to start teaching remote classes and workshops next month. This was actually the catalyst for seriously looking into upgrading to a new computer. I will need to be able to demo the Adobe CC apps and browser-based apps like Figma, maybe several of these running at once and switching between them, with Zoom also going at the same time.

My last Android was the galaxy S10 and I really wasn’t a fan… software was slower than vanilla android and it was very fragile. This 11 pro max has been so good to me, it’s a tank lol. But the software is starting to really lag and like I said the battery is dying. I really wanted the 15 until just recently when I started to think about how open Android is… that’s what I miss about it, the ability to add so many cool apps and features you just can’t do with iOS. Idk I’m torn lol.

Hello. Sorry for my bad English.

Friend of mine got notification for purchases from Apple pay, likely itunes vouchers. She never had Apple account at all, somebody used her phone number and made purchases. The payment method was the mobile operator's balance.

She created an account using her phone number, but she can't request refund, because the purchases were made from other apple id account and she have no way to request a refund. How she can get in touch with someone at apple support about it?

Thank you and advice is appreciated.

Hey guys I have never used Apple before and I want to start doing it, but as a student living on a very tight budget it's kind of hard to do, so please help me with this one.

I want to have a macbook, a particularly good one because I will be doing UX/UI design on apps like sketch and figma so I was thinking of the MacBook air M2.

I will also need an IPhone cause my phone is a cheap phone which is 4 years old.

I will also need a pair of ear buds cause I'm a music addict

Ipads apple watches and other products will be nice to have but not a priority.

I am considering buying a new IPhone due to them finally getting the usb c port. However, seeing that I would buy it in march, halfway through the apple's yearly release cycle, I am wondering if I should just wait for IPhone 16 or whatever