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2016 Macbook Pro, Order/Shipping Thread

The Martian said:
So what adapters is everyone buying?
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I'm waiting a bit until I get the MBP and to see what comes out. I'm hoping for more options as time goes by and these Macs get out there. I'll buy a couple of USB C to A adapters, but after that I'm hoping for more of a dock solution that will have ethernet, USB A, some video outs, etc. so I only have to connect one thing.
 
I ordered:

13-inch MacBook Pro - Space Gray
  • 2.9GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor
  • Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz
  • 8GB 2133MHz memory
  • 512GB PCIe-based SSD1
  • Intel Iris Graphics 550
  • Four Thunderbolt 3 ports
  • Touch Bar and Touch ID

Delivers: December 9th - December 15th :(

I ordered about a week late because I was debating whether or not to make this purchase. Blahh. Do you think it will come sooner? Also, when does Apple typically charge credit cards?
 
unashamedgeek said:
I'm waiting a bit until I get the MBP and to see what comes out. I'm hoping for more options as time goes by and these Macs get out there. I'll buy a couple of USB C to A adapters, but after that I'm hoping for more of a dock solution that will have ethernet, USB A, some video outs, etc. so I only have to connect one thing.
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That is kind of where I am too. I was just curious what others were doing.
 
Mine just had its export scan in Shanghai with UPS with an estimated arrival of 9 nov while apple says 8 nov :)
 
The Martian said:
So what adapters is everyone buying? I bought a USB-c to USB A converter but that is it so far. I have a Mac Mini I use on my desktop so I don't think I need any video adapters.

Just curious what others are doing.
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I'm getting a dongle that has power through, SD Card and 3x USB 3.0. I might get another one for video later on, depending on which screen I end up getting :)
 
Brookzy said:
Judging by the benchmarks for the non-Touch Bar MBP it looks like even the 256GB model is delivering the "up-to" 3GBps read, 2GBps write Apple quoted. I wonder if the larger capacities will be even faster than Apple says.

Either way I was glad to see these benchmarks because I went for 256GB because I use hardly any storage; but then I was worried I'd get a slower drive.
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Hmm, Ars got 1.5GB/s write on their 256GB review (Quickbench test). The BlackMagic test is a little lower at 1.4GB/s or so in that link. I'll definitely be curious to see how the other capacities benchmark, most particularly the 512GB. I don't see any issues with the 1TB or 2TB drives hitting Apple's claimed speeds.

Still though, for such small capacity the speeds are ludicrously fast. Hats off to Apple for that.
 
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unashamedgeek said:
I'm waiting a bit until I get the MBP and to see what comes out. I'm hoping for more options as time goes by and these Macs get out there. I'll buy a couple of USB C to A adapters, but after that I'm hoping for more of a dock solution that will have ethernet, USB A, some video outs, etc. so I only have to connect one thing.
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That's what I'm doing as well. I got an Ethernet adaptor and two cables for my camera and external HD. I will look into docks later.
 
The Martian said:
And people complained about the price of the MacBook? That shipping would be horrendous!

Don't get me wrong, I'd be at the plant too...
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So what adapters is everyone buying? I bought a USB-c to USB A converter but that is it so far. I have a Mac Mini I use on my desktop so I don't think I need any video adapters.

Just curious what others are doing.
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I only bought 2 types of adapters from Monoprice & Amazon. I have a USB C to VGA, USB A to USB C. Everything else are just plain cables, mini & micro USB cables to USB C. Oh and a usb adapter that supports Audio In.
 
glotavarez said:
I ordered:

13-inch MacBook Pro - Space Gray
  • 2.9GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor
  • Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz
  • 8GB 2133MHz memory
  • 512GB PCIe-based SSD1
  • Intel Iris Graphics 550
  • Four Thunderbolt 3 ports
  • Touch Bar and Touch ID

Delivers: December 9th - December 15th :(

I ordered about a week late because I was debating whether or not to make this purchase. Blahh. Do you think it will come sooner? Also, when does Apple typically charge credit cards?
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Possible to come sooner. That's one reason why people place orders right away for things that won't ship for a while. You get an earlier delivery date but can still decide to cancel if you change your mind.
 
glotavarez said:
Is AppleCare worth it?
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YES. I have used it several times on devices. However, do NOT buy it from Apple. Buy it on Amazon or B&H Photo, etc. for a lot less! I recently took my Thunderbolt display in and had it's power cable / thunderbolt cable repaired at $0 cost. While in there, they also swapped out the LCD screen for some reason...bonus!

On an older 2008 iMac, I had a screen issue at 2 years. They replaced the screen and the graphics card (soldered to the logic board). Almost like a brand new one when I got it back...still running too for my son.

I have other examples, but those are off the top of my head. I tend to put a calendar reminder and buy it about 6-9 months after purchase sometimes to save cash outlay upfront. You can buy it up until 364 days after your original purchase date.
 
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aaron5566 said:
I've bought 2 USB-C to USB A converters from : https://www.amazon.com/nonda-Adapter-Smallest-Aluminum-Indicator/dp/B015Z7XE0A

Didn't want Apple's dongles. Too many wires flowing around just looks messy.
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Armendegga said:
Very interesting that apple has cut the price of it's USB C accessories through EOY.
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WolfSnap said:
Don't understand why anyone would have their

:eek: Guess Apple owes me some money back!
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Bo15 said:
https://www.macrumors.com/2016/11/04/apple-drops-prices-on-usb-c-adapters/

Apple drops prices on adapters
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Just removed mine from my order. Will buy separately.
 
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BondFancy said:
Yes, safety of mind especially with the first generation of an expensive product.
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Applecare, like any other extended warranty ever, is a terrible bet financially. Stick that money in a bank accout, pay for your repairs yourself, and you'll come out way ahead in the long run. For most things that that go wrong with your Mac, Apple will fix it for free or at minimal cost. I've been using Apple laptops for about 15 years now and I've had all manner of problems---two logicboard replacements, two wifi/bluetooth replacements, several other minir issues. I've rarely had to pay out of pocket, even after the warranty ran out, and when I did the costs were surprisingly low.
 
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