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13" MBP advice iris 640vs650 video editing?

I've struggled to find good benchmark comparisons specifically on how the different models perform in video editing tasks? A friend is buying a new mac laptop, wants 13" and the only demanding workload will be some video editing. We're not talking any pro use, more like blogger casual use. It...
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- Sep 3, 2017
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Extremely disappointed at the new Macbook Pros

I can't feel the difference between mechanical and the vibrating trackpad. I also tap to click and very seldom actually hard press it. It's unecessarily big, but otherwise it's a top trackpad. Keyboard is very good but needs more travel. My new favorite touchbar usage is when I'm working in...
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- Post #51
- Feb 13, 2017
- Forum: Apple
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Extremely disappointed at the new Macbook Pros

Wouldn't you argue that function keys are borderline useless? I agree, the touchbar isn't super useful, but more useful than function keys. It's not possible to call this keyboard junk, even subjectively. Unless you expect a full travel mech keyboard in your laptop. The huge touchbar is a...
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- Post #41
- Jan 12, 2017
- Forum: Apple
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Extremely disappointed at the new Macbook Pros

The 455. Only one in stock at the time and i sadly had to buy there and then for reasons. Had a lot more time with my 2016 MBP, top model but not upgraded: Performance > Weak. There's the same GUI lag as on my 2011 macbook air, upgrading made me realzie that's probably due to apple not...
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- Post #34
- Jan 10, 2017
- Forum: Apple
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Extremely disappointed at the new Macbook Pros

I upgraded from 2011 13" Air to 2016 MBP 15". I don't get complaining about USB-C. It's the most versatile port you can get and an open standard. It's definitely what i want to use for the next 5 years. It's the nicest 15" form factor laptop you can get. Sadly the GPU does suck and the...
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- Post #18
- Dec 19, 2016
- Forum: Apple
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One Thunderbolt / USB-C 4k/5k - two systems?

I've come to the conclusion that waiting for a better USB-C solution to come around is necessary. Thanks for your suggestion to check the Anandtech article more closely, it does mention likely color issues if connected to a PC.
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- Post #3
- Dec 19, 2016
- Forum: Displays
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One Thunderbolt / USB-C 4k/5k - two systems?

I would like to have one 2016 macbook pro and one desktop PC connected to the same thunderbolt or USB-C monitor and then be able to switch as seamlessly as possible between the two systems. Is that possible? So either some type of dedicated switch, daisy chain or on-screen monitor input select...
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- Nov 30, 2016
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Displays
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Base 13" MBP or top 15" for web dev?

Thanks all, really appreciate the input. Won't ever edit a video. It's just literally juggling lots of VM's and browser tab's, which really should be all memory and SSD. You're right about the 15" being a lot nicer to actually work on. I might've underestimated that. I see a lot of web devs...
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- Post #5
- Nov 15, 2016
- Forum: Apple
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Base 13" MBP or top 15" for web dev?

Can't decide whether to get the new 13" with 16gb ram and 512gb ssd or go for the 15" with 460 gpu I've narrowed down the deciding question to.. How much difference does a 4 core CPU make for web development work? Or in what situations would I feel that 4 core CPU difference? Would it help...
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- Nov 15, 2016
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Apple
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Why does text look better in OS X than win10?

Actually, this is on my 2011 macbook air connected to a 1080p dell IPS display, so there. So not even a Retina issue. You folks are right regarding Chrome on Windows. Firefox works a lot better on Win, and the text is a bit better as well.
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- Post #19
- Aug 31, 2016
- Forum: Apple
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Why does text look better in OS X than win10?

I figured mac users would be more likely to understand/answer this issue. When browsing the internet using Chrome in Windows vs Mac, the text looks way better on the mac for some reason. The Windows text is far less legible and just.. not as smooth. Why and how do i fix it? Anyone else...
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- Jul 13, 2016
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Apple
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weird password / login issue OS 10.11.2

Really strange password/login issue; I keep getting that my login password is wrong with my main account. I can prove that i'm not typing it wrong; If i login to my second account which has its own password, logout of the second account, then i can login to the main account again, with its...
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- Jan 26, 2016
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Apple
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iMac 4K & 5K updates

Don't understand the 5400 rpm decision, only the technologically unsavvy would buy it and then complain that "macs are slow". Why put all the effort in to making such a great computer than have it completely suck due to the HDD? Anyway, thoughts on the 27" ? Does having Skylake make it...
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- Post #8
- Oct 14, 2015
- Forum: Apple
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MacBook Retina: Skylake looking good

So when we get a 21" retina iMac it's likely to be Skylake? And possible to use in target display mode? The external GPU thing is quite interesting.
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- Post #12
- Jul 26, 2015
- Forum: Apple
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Apple Watch reviews are in: Best smart watch, but smart watches are unnecessary.

No it doesn't. You can't just glance at it, you have to lift/rotate your arm enough to wake the display which doesn't work as well as it needs to acc. to the verge review. Do you really think it's better at time than a normal watch? Maybe when you travel but really... iPhone.
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- Post #38
- Apr 22, 2015
- Forum: Apple

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