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    Purchasing Advice

    Hi all, I am looking at purchasing a MBP and I am looking for advice please. 14" Options: M5, 32GB RAM, 1TB = £1980 M5 Pro (15/16C), 24GB RAM, 1TB = £2080 M5 Pro (15/16C), 48GB RAM, 1TB = £2740 M5 Pro (18/20C), 24GB RAM, 1TB = £2390 M5 Pro (18/20C), 48GB RAM, 1TB = £2920 16" Options: M5 Pro...
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    • advice advice needed m5 pro macbook macbook pro purchase advice
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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    Migrating from a 2015 MacBook Pro to M5 Pro MacBook

    Hi. I am getting a new M5 Pro MacBook. I currently have a 2015 MacBook Pro. What are some tips on how to sort out data and files on the old one before doing a transfer? Ideally, I don't want to migrate over duplicates, old files, old redundant downloads and apps. Also, any advice on how to...
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    14-inch MacBook M5 Pro 15-Core - 24GB or 48GB?

    Hi. I have an old 2015 MacBook Pro that has been an excellent workhorse. I am finally biting the bullet and going to get a new one. My research has led me to think an M5 Pro 15-Core. My question is: do I need the 48GB, or will the 24GB suffice? What difference will I experience between the...
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    M4 Pro MacBook Pro data migration to M5 Pro MacBook Pro steps

    I currently have a 14" MacBook Pro M4 Pro I want to migrate its data to my new 16" MacBook Pro M5 Pro that arrived yesterday. Both laptops have 48 GB of memory with a 1 TB drive. I found the official Migration Assistant guide at https://support.apple.com/en-au/102613 However, the intention is...
    • eva2000
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    • m4 pro m5 pro migration assistant
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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    Which M5 SoC should I choose for local LLMs such as Gemma4?

    …without breaking the bank. With the release of Gemma 4 and everyone going crazy with the 31B and 26B models, my hype for local LLM experimentation has rocketed again (after a frustrating experience with LM Studio on a 16GB base M5 weeks ago). Seeing that local models keep getting better and...
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    14” M5 Max to M5 Pro & Temp M5 Air

    Hi Guys, I have a unique case and wanted to seek an outsiders opinion, I had an M4 Max 36GB 1TB and traded it in on launch day for M5 Max 36GB 2TB (cost approx $2000 AUD to upgrade). It is my primary device I use to run my ecommerce company and often have several AI instances open and tend to...
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    Macbook pro: M5 Pro 24 GB vs M5 32GB Ram?

    Hi all, I am hesitating between the Macbook Pro 14 inch M5 Pro 24 GB and the M5 32 GB Ram both with 1 TB. They are both the same price. I know I don’t need the extra CPU that the M5 pro chip offers but am wondering if it is worth it for future proofing or generally better even with less ram...
    • ccalip
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    • final cut m5 chip m5 pro macbook pro 14 inch
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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    "Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports support native DisplayPort 2.1 speeds" - M5 Max only or also M5 Pro?

    M5 Pro Supports up to three external displays over any combination of Thunderbolt and HDMI ports: Three displays up to a native resolution of 6K at 60Hz or 4K at 144Hz or One display up to a native resolution of 8K at 60Hz or 5K at 120Hz or 4K at 240Hz plus a second display up to a native...
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    Any updates for the Mac Studio?

    Hi all, Any news on getting updates for the Mac Studio? M5 Pro and M5 Max for example? Thanks, Anthony
    • Resnet
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    • m5 max m5 pro mac studio
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Mac Studio
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    Resolved MacBook M5 Pro or M5 max

    Hi there, Currently have a 14" macbook pro m1 pro 16gb ram and looking forward to upgrading to a 16" MacBook pro M5 pro/max. I don't know the difference between the pro and the max. But basically this new laptop needs to last me until the end of time. Mostly just browse the web but I am...
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