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  1. kittur

    iPhone 15 Pro Max If you had to buy an IPhone to last 2 years

    My IPhone 12 Pro Max was pickpocketed in Paris last week, and I just found out my insurance doesn't cover it! 😭 I can't afford a 15 Pro Max right now (I always prefer to buy the phone outright), so I'm wondering what would be the best older model Iphone to buy reconditioned or second hand to...
  2. s1oplus

    What is the best option? Mac mini or Macbook air

    Im wondering what should i get because the two are solid options. I plan on doing light gaming on the mac and i think the macbook air is small but i love the portability and design what should i get?
  3. B

    14" MacBook Pro as designer laptop? (or go 16"?)

    I am looking to upgrade my macbook pro 15" 2017. Now I am hesitating between the 14" and the 16". Anyone have experience working in graphic design software (Figma, Sketch, Adobe software) on a 14" ? The resolution is better 14" compared to the old 15", but screen size smaller. My doubt of the...
  4. M

    Don’t buy an iMac now???

    I see on the Mac Rumors Buyers Guide that it says DON’T BUY under the iMac. Does that mean it’s not a good computer or that a new model is right around the corner??? I don’t want to buy a new one if that’s the case! Any ideas why they would label it as DON’T BUY??
  5. dukee101

    iPad Pro Convince me to keep my 2021 iPad Pro 11"

    I've had a 2018 iPad Pro 11" for a few years now and loved it. I'm a heavy Mac user but the iPad has its place for me, despite all the shortcomings of iPadOS. I use it mainly as my "meeting computer", keeping my M1 MBP docked on my desk while I go back and forth to meetings throughout the day...
  6. drbrodix

    Apple Silicone or Intel Mac more reliable

    So I'm sure that a lot of people have already had this question, but I believe my approach is somewhat different. I'm torn between going for the 13 inch MBP with 10th gen Intel CPU or getting a new MB with Apple Silicone, which will most likely release by the end of November. The main factor for...
  7. M

    PhD Student - MacBook Pro 16" or wait for 14" + eGPU?

    I’m looking at buying a new MacBook, and I can’t decide between getting a 16” MBP now or waiting for the rumoured 14” MBP + eGPU. I’ll outline some background information below: Current setup: 21” iMac (Late 2012), base model (2.7 GHz quad-core [I5-3330S], 8 GB, 1TB Fusion, GT640M 512 MB) 13”...
  8. EEzycade

    All iPads Time to upgrade... buyer advice(standard, Air, Pro?)

    To begin, I'm not asking for you all to decide for me. Ultimately, I will make the choice and just am looking for feedback. My iPad Air 2 has served me faithfully for the last few years. But like all pieces of tech, it has started to show it's age. Some animations stutter, there are weird bugs I...
  9. B

    Can I purchase apps with my NYS benefit card?

    hello there, My Mom-in-law bought my 3 kids iPads for Christmas. I am out of work and am receiving emergency TAFT benefits that is a partial cash allowance for bills to get paid until I find a new job. There are several educational apps my wife would like to purchase for our young kids. Is...
  10. S

    AirPods Questions for Owners

    For people who own AirPods, I have a few questions. Is there any BlueTooth hiss? A lot of BT headphones I have tried have a hissing sound that's noticeable when you have them in your ears with no sound playing. Do both microphones work independently? Could I have two people using one earbud...