💻 👨‍💻 🌎 MacBook Pros 14-Inch and 16-Inch Pre-orders, Orders and Delivery Status Thread - USA & Other Countries (2021) 👩‍💻 💻 🌏

[PieTunes]

I’m in this boat too. This machine is still too much of a beast for me.

Can anyone recommend a third party app or place to sell an iPad?
If this thing is all that I hope for I need to figure out my best resale options.

if I sell the iPad I’ll be able to keep the watch on order.

With Christmas around the bend it’s difficult for me to justify the splurging on MYSELF.

Check with Cash For Your Mac (www.cashforyourmac.com), they’re the trade in division of Quality Macs (www.qualitymacs.com), a long time and very highly rated Apple reseller with a retail store here in San Diego. I’ve been selling my used Apple gear to them for many years and they always have given competitive offers coupled with amazing service. I can at least personally attest to them.

 

[kmoreau48]

We won’t have this issue with the new Mac. Check, what MacRumors has just posted

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New MacBook Pros Include Improved Thermal System That Apple Says You'll Rarely Need Thanks to Apple Silicon

The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros include entirely new designs and a new chassis, and one improvement of the newer chassis compared to its...

www.macrumors.com

Trying to understand how this airflow is possible?
Looking at it it seems that the left fan turns clockwise. The intake of the cool (blue) air makes sense, but the exhaust of the hot (red air) seems to be going in the fan as well... Anyone find this unusual?

 

[likegadgets]

Gazelle has always worked foe me (cash). Then there is Apple, Amazon and Best Buy trade-in programs that will offer a gift certificate.

I always had good luck and value with https://www.cashforyourmac.com

 

[beach bum]

Check with Cash For Your Mac (www.cashforyourmac.com), they’re the trade in division of Quality Macs (www.qualitymacs.com), a long time and very highly rated Apple reseller with a retail store here in San Diego. I’ve been selling my used Apple gear to them for many years and they always have given competitive offers coupled with amazing service. I can at least personally attest to them.

I just checked out the site, and their offer is on par with Apple for my M1 MBA, but comes in below Apple for my Mac Mini. I guess it’s a trade-off and what is more convenient.

 

[PieTunes]

Trying to understand how this airflow is possible?
Looking at it it seems that the left fan turns clockwise. The intake of the cool (blue) air makes sense, but the exhaust of the hot (red air) seems to be going in the fan as well... Anyone find this unusual?

Looks fine to me. The intake vent in the top middle is sucking in cooler air that passes directly over the SoC which thus heats the air up and then gets split to the two fans where it is pushed back out of the machine on the top left and right vents. At least that’s what it looks like to me.

 

[azentropy]

Costco has posted the models for pre-order. As expected they only have the "standard" configs which is why it is so frustrating that Apple saddled the base 14" standard configuration with the 8CPU/14GPU.

 

[xNerdHerdx]

You guys, I just realized I way over-specced my initial order placed right after the event, and just cancelled and ordered again for the base model 16 inch. This pushed my delivery date to November 18th - 26th. Is there any possible way it could come before this?

 

[PieTunes]

I just checked out the site, and their offer is on par with Apple for my M1 MBA, but comes in below Apple for my Mac Mini. I guess it’s a trade-off and what is more convenient.

True, there are always trade offs. If one can trade in their device directly at the Apple Store in person, that’s usually the best bet because there’s pretty much no waiting involved. They do their inspection and verification which takes a few minutes and that’s that.

 

[Crz10]

I just checked out the site, and their offer is on par with Apple for my M1 MBA, but comes in below Apple for my Mac Mini. I guess it’s a trade-off and what is more convenient.

Before Monday I got a quote for 200 more than what Apple is quoting now but again this was before Monday. I did one yesterday and it’s the same as Apple now. I ended up selling mine in /appleswap on Reddit. It’s all done via PayPal you pay shipping and Paypal Seller/Buyer insurance $40. But it still ended up being $200 more than going w Apple. tbh for $200 I don’t know if it’s worth all the hassle.

 

[beach bum]

True, there are always trade offs. If one can trade in their device directly at the Apple Store in person, that’s usually the best bet because there’s pretty much no waiting involved. They do their inspection and verification which takes a few minutes and that’s that.

That’s what I’m planning… trading my M1 and MM in-store with (hopefully) pickup of the base 14”.

 

[marketingbawse]

You guys, I just realized I way over-specced my initial order placed right after the event, and just cancelled and ordered again for the base model 16 inch. This pushed my delivery date to November 18th - 26th. Is there any possible way it could come before this?

What was your original config?

 

[PieTunes]

That’s what I’m planning… trading my M1 and MM in-store with (hopefully) pickup of the base 14”.

Gotcha. I would have done the same thing but I didn‘t want to risk there not being any available in stock right away on release day. It would have been nice to get the trade in value immediately lopped off the purchase price instead of a gift card to apply later, but I also thought of two things.

The Cash for your Mac offer matched identically what the Apple trade in value was so there‘s no loss there. Plus, by paying the whole thing up front I get 3% back on my Apple Card from that total higher amount being charged instead of just the “discounted“ amount, so I get that extra 3% from the trade in value basically.

 

[beach bum]

Gotcha. I would have done the same thing but I didn‘t want to risk there not being any available in stock right away on release day. It would have been nice to get the trade in value immediately lopped off the purchase price instead of a gift card to apply later, but I also thought of two things.

The Cash for your Mac offer matched identically what the Apple trade in value was so there‘s no loss there. Plus, by paying the whole thing up front I get 3% back on my Apple Card from that total higher amount being charged instead of just the “discounted“ amount, so I get that extra 3% from the trade in value basically.

Nice! I didn’t apply for a Apple Card since I always use my AMEX for all Apple purchases. I guess it goes back to the added protection for any claims.

I’m not in any huge rush for the 14” since I have the M1 and MM, and I would prefer to do a trade-in in store even if it’s a little longer before I can find an ISPU for the base model that I want. My original intention was to hold out for the M1 Pro Mac Mini, but since they didn’t introduce that at the event, I’m thinking that the 14” will serve as docked/portable based on the situation.

 

[xNerdHerdx]

What was your original config?

original config was base m1 max 16 in, i want to start making youtube videos so i kind of thought it might be worth it but i realized i probablt definitelt will not be doing anything close to 8k. switched to the base model 16 in m1 pro

 

[darngooddesign]

Trying to understand how this airflow is possible?
Looking at it it seems that the left fan turns clockwise. The intake of the cool (blue) air makes sense, but the exhaust of the hot (red air) seems to be going in the fan as well... Anyone find this unusual?

I think you’re interpreting a mockup too precisely. Cool air enters through the sides and center back and exits through the outer back.

 

[Tb87Bln]

Man I wish I had known you need the 97w charger to do fast charge before I placed my order. They really should have been more clear on that immediately. Now if I cancel my order and place another with the 97w charger I won't get it for another month or so. Wish they would just let us exchange at the apple store and pay the difference..

I read the fine print and at first decided I didn’t need it… (I still ended up canceling the original order and ordering it again with the 96W charger because it expedited shipping for me…)
but I figured many would overlook that… (and reading the fine print actually cost me launch day delivery…)

I don’t even wanna know how many doesn’t realize they can’t do fast charging till they actually try it out… guess that will result in quite a few unhappy customers…

 

[PieTunes]

Nice! I didn’t apply for a Apple Card since I always use my AMEX for all Apple purchases. I guess it goes back to the added protection for any claims.

I’m not in any huge rush for the 14” since I have the M1 and MM, and I would prefer to do a trade-in in store even if it’s a little longer before I can find an ISPU for the base model that I want. My original intention was to hold out for the M1 Pro Mac Mini, but since they didn’t introduce that at the event, I’m thinking that the 14” will serve as docked/portable based on the situation.

I too am curious to see what their intentions are with the mini. Will they be holding off upgrading it until the next generation “consumer“ chip, the M2, and use that, or perhaps at that point give people the option to put the “pro“ M1/M2 Pro/Max in it, or what?

I mean if they can shove the highest end SoC they’ve developed so far into a MacBook, they can easily put it in a box the size of the mini and still not have major concerns about thermal and performance constraints. It’s almost like they might be eventually positioning the mini as being a truly versatile option. Select whatever strength chip you want, whatever storage, while being able to use whatever keyboard and mouse and display you want.

Anyway, sorry for going a bit off topic!

 

[SloRide™]

I read the fine print and at first decided I didn’t need it… (I still ended up canceling the original order and ordering it again with the 96W charger because it expedited shipping for me…)
but I figured many would overlook that… (and reading the fine print actually cost me launch day delivery…)

I don’t even wanna know how many doesn’t realize they can’t do fast charging till they actually try it out… guess that will result in quite a few unhappy customers…

The only configuration M1 Pro that does not come with a fast charge capable adapter (96W) is the base 8-core. Something to consider for those who opted for that

 

[LFC2020]

SMH, you changing the script again. You cared more about the 120Hz pro-motion then the notch. The notch isn’t even a big deal anymore lol it’s just in a Apple ecosystem design. Software wise… I’m pretty sure Apple will release a pitch black menu bar to hide the notch. It’s an easy fix for people like you.

Think you're forgetting what I said before the event lol, I said I'll be fine with a notch as long as it has Face ID, I can't justify the notch being there just for a 1080p camera that I'll never use.

 

[beach bum]

I too am curious to see what their intentions are with the mini. Will they be holding off upgrading it until the next generation “consumer“ chip, the M2, and use that, or perhaps at that point give people the option to put the “pro“ M1/M2 Pro/Max in it, or what?

I mean if they can shove the highest end SoC they’ve developed so far into a MacBook, they can easily put it in a box the size of the mini and still not have major concerns about thermal and performance constraints. It’s almost like they might be eventually positioning the mini as being a truly versatile option. Select whatever strength chip you want, whatever storage, while being able to use whatever keyboard and mouse and display you want.

Anyway, sorry for going a bit off topic!

No worries! It's actually nice being able to have these sorts of conversations here on MR. Try to have the same convos with my fam and friends and their eyes immediately go blank. 🤣🤣 Typically, all they want to know is how much it costs, what benefits do get from the purchase, and confirming that I will be their go-to whenever they have a tech problem. 🤦‍♀️

 

[bitcloudrzr]

I too am curious to see what their intentions are with the mini. Will they be holding off upgrading it until the next generation “consumer“ chip, the M2, and use that, or perhaps at that point give people the option to put the “pro“ M1/M2 Pro/Max in it, or what?

I mean if they can shove the highest end SoC they’ve developed so far into a MacBook, they can easily put it in a box the size of the mini and still not have major concerns about thermal and performance constraints. It’s almost like they might be eventually positioning the mini as being a truly versatile option. Select whatever strength chip you want, whatever storage, while being able to use whatever keyboard and mouse and display you want.

Anyway, sorry for going a bit off topic!

They do not need to wait until the M2, having a higher end M1 Pro/Max Mini fills that small form factor nicely. There were rumours of a Pro and mini Pro as well, so we have to see that panning out and how the Mini fits in with the Pro line.

 

[kmoreau48]

I think you’re interpreting a mockup too precisely. Cool air enters through the sides and center back and exits through the outer back.

Didn't know it was a mock-up, I was under the impression it was directly from Apple's website. I found the actual picture on the website showing the airflow of the fan.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Think you're forgetting what I said before the event lol, I said I'll be fine with a notch as long as it has Face ID, I can't justify the notch being there just for a 1080p camera that I'll never use.

Who cares about Face ID. When we are obligated to wear masks everywhere nowadays. Especially you, in Australia… still on a lock down? Let’s be real here… Face ID doesn’t work with a mask on very well. Finger print scanner is where it’s at. Doesn’t your iPad Pro has a finger print scanner… I bet, you use it everyday. I know my iPad does. Eventually fingerprint scanner is going to make a come back. That is where the future is at. SMH, you really want Apple scanning your face via a Mac???

I bet you the fingerprint scanner on our Mac has been developed precisely!

If Apple had introduce Face ID then you would have said you want the finger print scanner back 😂

You remember Zuckerberg?

 

[DHagan4755]

If Apple had introduce Face ID then you would have said you want the finger print scanner back 😂

It's funny how that works. I'm not wild over the notch & think Face ID would have been cool but it's not the end of the world.

 

[LFC2020]

Who cares about Face ID. When we are obligated to wear masks everywhere. Especially you, in Australia… still on a lock down. Let’s be real here… Face ID doesn’t work with a mask on very well. Finger print scanner is where it’s at. Doesn’t your iPad Pro has a finger print scanner… I bet you use it everyday daily. I know my iPad does. Eventually fingerprint scanner is going to make a come back. That is where the future is at. SMH, you really want Apple scanning your face via a Mac???

I bet you the fingerprint scanner on our Mac has been developed precisely!

If Apple had introduce Face ID then you would have said you want the finger print scanner back 😂

Last time I checked, we don’t wear face mask at home 😂

Touch ID doesn’t work as good as Face ID for me.

I’ve always preferred Face ID over Touch ID.

I’m sorry but having a notch without Face ID is a poor design choice by apple.