Can someone help me understand running of external displays.

I currently have a Mac 14,9 (2023, 14" MBP, M2 Pro, 10C/16G) and am considering buying a new display to go with it.

Currently I've narrowed it down to (in order of preference) :

• Dell U4025QW,

• Dell U3425WE.

Both are Thunderbolt displays. What I really want to know is, will my MBP be able to drive the Dell U4025QW at their native resolution at 120Hz? If I am reading the specs correctly, it may seem that I might be limited to only 60Hz.

Alternatively, I am considering buying a M4 Pro Mac mini, once again, will it be able to run a 5K2K display (such as the Dell U4025QW)?

I already have an s24 fe and want to buy an iPhone for the second phone. I thought about iphone se 2020 or an iphone xr and both of them are at the same price. We don't have eBay or amazon in our country

The iPad air (M2) and mini (M4) come to £1048 The MacBook Air M2 is £899

As I see it, choice one compromises the full range of functionality on the go for improved comfort. Plus there is the ability to write and draw with a further investment in a pen. I have a nice monitor and keyboard already for the mini and that has the M4 chip for more intensive tasks.

Choice 2 saves £150, but lacks the power of the mini and the comfort of the iPad. It does offer good performance and full functionality at all times though (i.e., the ability to game).

I'd be keen to hear what others chose and to hear thoughts on anything I've missed.

As of now I'm waiting for my iphone 16 plus and I'm thinking about what should I do with it just to be prepared and have fun with it. ( Specs are 8gb ram and 128gb, black color, also, I want some recommendations for a case just some cool designs that can protect my phone).

I have BOTH an iPhone 12 Pro Max 512 GB that I've been using since 2020, and an iPhone 14 Pro Max 128 GB that's been sitting around for the past year (not used). I've meant to sell it, but it was my fault for being lazy and not selling it earlier before the prices depreciated. What would be the best "bang for buck / value" strategy here - should I trade-in my iPhone 12 Pro Max / sell it somewhere and switch to the 14 Pro Max as my daily? Or should I hold onto the 12 and sell the 14 Pro Max?

Like for example if I'm only gonna get $50 more bucks for selling the 14 instead of the 12 then I might as well use the 14 and sell the 12, but if I'm gonna get a decent chunk of money for selling the 14 then I don't mind keeping the 12

My battery health percentage for the 12 Pro Max is 76% but it still lasts all day for me right now, I don't use my phone much even though I'm a graduate school student. Maybe it's because I don't play video games haha

I’m going to United States in the end of this year, fulfilling a dream of my wife to visit all parks in Orlando. My last time there was when I had 15 years old, like 20 years ago.

So, I don’t have anything special to buy, just change my old iPhone 13 Pro Max. The battery is killing me. I usually change in 3 generations and buying here in Brazil but the prices as always very prohibitive.

The problem is: I just can come back to my country with only one iPhone per person according the nice folks of the Brazilian IRS.

So, can I get a discount giving my old iPhone on the Apple Store or don’t work for people outside of US? If yes, I get a nice discount?

I’m looking for a 16 Pro Max or, considering December as my travel plans, a brand new 17 Pro Max.

Hello lovely people.

I currently have a base iphone 15 128gb and it has been great to me. However, after only owning the phone for a little over a year, my battery health has dipped down to 82% at 420 cycles, which seems a little abnormal after doing some research. Now I have found that I can get a pretty decent deal on a 256gb 16 pro max for the same price i paid for my current 15.

Is it worth upgrading? Or should I save my money and just get a battery replacement?

Hi all!

As the title says, I'm considering switching to the Apple ecosystem. Reason being I'm starting to get back into my hobbies of creating music and photography. Apple has long cornered the market in the creative areas, and, business ethics aside, the ecosystem is seamless and it just WORKS. Integration between Android/Windows is hit-and-miss.

I have long been a supporter of Android devices for having more potential for functionality than iOS devices. And I've made use of this potential a couple times since I first had to switch to having a smart phone, but I'm not a tech person who makes use of Android's full potential, nor do I really care to. My phone does little more than what any iOS device does. (I have some ported OG XBox and old PC games on it). I would honestly be fine going either way with my phone.

My roommate says that if I'm going to go the UNIX route, go with Linux because it'll look and feel like Mac and have all the compatibility I could need. While that is potentially true, Linux requires effort I just don't want to put in. I want my software to work out-of-box. He likes programming; his setup is like Wade's from Kim Possible, and he's good at it. It's just a time sink I don't want to do.

What I'm thinking is:
I could cable-transfer photos from my camera to an iPad in the field to do some field editing, and transfer those to the Mac when needed.
Garage Band, while not the most powerful DAW, is still extremely useful if I record something away from home, and the masters could be transfered into my normal DAW.

Which brings me to the specifics of the advice I'm asking for.
How useful would switching my phone from Android to iOS in my phone be? Do you have experiences where you've used your phone as a controller, accessed files for transfer remotely, etc? Or is the phone usually uninvolved but still Apple because it's user-friendly and conveniently compatible?

Does Apple still corner the market for creativity, and is that seamlessness just a cool thing from a distance that really doesn't do much once you get into it?

The last apple device I had was a 5th gen iTouch in highschool and my current iPod 5.5 from 2006 so any other advice, ideas, or general input you can think of would be great.

Thanks!

Hi! iphone 15 pro renewed is currently £710. iPhone 16 pro is £950 new.

Are there really benefits worthy of £240? I care about photography but I’ve heard very mixed reviews about the side camera button (which on paper sounds nice as a shutter)

Interested to hear your thoughts!

Hello everyone I have an iPhone XR. So far it’s been a pretty solid phone. However battery is starting to die out quickly. Sound ports are dirty beyond belief. Charging port is loose as ever and I gotta wiggle it in just the right spot for it to charge. lol. So I need an upgrade. Never really been the type of guy to need the latest and greatest. I’m ok with a slight upgrade. What’s the best iPhone that was released after the XR that I could find a reasonable price. 1k or less. And what’s the best place to buy it. Or should I go to apple and see what they have in stock and use is as a slight trade in?

I found a used iPhone 14 Pro Max for 725 cad it has 86 life and 26 days left on apple care would It be worth it or should I get a cheaper 13 pro max for around 400-500 and will the 14 have good battery life and be relevant in the future

Hey all,

My wife graduated her masters program and I wanted to upgrade her computer as a gift.

She is a therapist so she really only needs the device for basic word processing or using browser based softwares to put in client notes.

She also is very artsy and wants to start doing digital art with the magic pencil.

My big question is what iPad would be best? I know she wants a 13inch screen, and she is fine with a refurbished version.

Based on what she’s looking to do, what would be the most cost effective option?

I'm gonna say it - the iPhone 11 is still an amazing phone. The camera system on this thing is incredible, with a dual-camera setup that includes a wide-angle lens and an ultra-wide lens. And with features like Night mode and Portrait mode, I can take some seriously stunning photos. Plus, the performance on this phone is still top-notch, thanks to the A13 Bionic chip.

I've compared the iPhone 11 to the newer models, and honestly, I don't think the upgrades are worth the cost. The iPhone 12 and 13 series have slightly better cameras, but it's not a game-changer. The iPhone 14 series has a slightly better battery life, but I've found that the iPhone 11's battery life is still plenty good. And let's not forget about the price - the newer iPhones are significantly more expensive than the iPhone 11.

I've even did research on the iPhone 16, and honestly, I'm not impressed. The new design is kinda meh, and the "innovative" features like the 3D camera and foldable screen just seem like gimmicks to me. Plus, the iPhone 16 is even more expensive than the iPhone 14 series, which is just crazy. Anyway, if you're in the market for a new phone, I'd highly recommend considering the iPhone 11.

I'm thinking of upgrading my phone and could use some advice. I currently have an iPhone 11, and I've heard that the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro are great options. I've also heard great things about the iPhone 16, but it's a bit out of my budget.

In terms of quality and price, which iPhone would you recommend? I'm looking for an upgrade but affordable.

SM3 is Satechi's first full-size mechanical model, featuring a 108-key layout low-profile brown switches for quieter operation, and adjustable feet that includes a numeric keypad - designed to work across multiple operating systems, including macOS, Windows, iPadOS, and Chrome OS with simultaneous connections to up to four devices: Satechi’s New Full-Size Mechanical Keyboard With Low-Profile Keys

So hi i have an android (samsung a51) but i can now buy a new phone. I want iphone but me budget is 350€ so now i dont know what therefore with the iphone i can just buy iphone 11 but in android i can buy poco x6 pro. Soo help me guys

The Satechi M4 Mac Mini Stand & Hub is finally set to launch on Feb 17, 2025, priced at $100, consistent with the previous version: Satechi’s M4 Mac Mini Hub Brings Fewer but Faster Ports

There are fewer ports than before, but some have been upgraded - three USB-A ports, a full-sized SD card slot, and a 10Gbps NVMe drive slot. to support up to 4TB of NVMe storage. Also, the power button is now easier to reach (since the new Mac mini moved it to the left rear corner).

Is it possible for me to trade in an iPad air m2 for another m2 so that I can get the free Apple Pencil?

These accessories were announced on CES 2025 and aim to alleviate the stress of keeping devices charged while traveling: Satechi launches new Qi2 travel charging accessories for iPhone

• Power Banks: Two models (10,000mAh and 5,000mAh) that provide 15W fast wireless charging as well as wired charging via a USB-C port.
• Wireless Chargers: Available in 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 configurations, these chargers can power a MagSafe-enabled iPhone and AirPods simultaneously, with the 3-in-1 model also supporting fast charging for Apple Watch Series 7 and newer.

Hey everyone,

I recently bought a 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 chip from Dubai through a friend for 1.42 lakhs INR (~$1,650 USD). In my excitement, I forgot to consider the M4 Pro model and its price. Later on, I found out that the M4 Pro version was just 20k INR (~$240 USD) more expensive.

Here's the comparison:

• My current MacBook Pro M4:
  • CPU: 4 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores
  • GPU: 10 cores
  • RAM: 16GB
  • SSD: 512GB
  • Single fan
• MacBook Pro M4 Pro:
  • CPU: 8 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores
  • GPU: 16 cores
  • RAM: 24GB
  • SSD: 512GB
  • Dual fans

Benchmarks suggest that the M4 Pro offers almost double the performance. I primarily do data science and AI work, but I don't use GPU-heavy processing on a daily basis. Still, the thought of better performance and more memory is tempting. Plus, I could potentially play games like Age of Empires 3 and other casual titles more smoothly.

In India, the retail price for the model I have is 1.7 lakhs INR (with discounts it would be around 1800 USD), so I might be able to sell it here without a significant loss.

My dilemma: Should I sell my current MacBook Pro in India and get the M4 Pro from Dubai via my friend? Is it worth the extra cost and effort for the upgrade?

Has anyone else faced a similar situation? I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences.

Thanks in advance for your advice!

The new Satechi M4 Mac Mini Stand and Hub is set to launch in Spring 2025 and is designed to fit the smaller chassis of the M4 Mac Mini: Satechi's M4 Mac Mini Hub Focuses on USB-A, for Better or Worse

The hub aims to address M4 Mac Mini's redesigned port selection by including three USB-A ports, a full-sized SD card slot, and a 10Gbps NVMe drive slot.