r/macbookpro • • Aug 20 '24

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r/macbookpro • • Aug 20 '24

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r/macbookpro • • 14h ago

Joined the Club! First MacBook Pro. M5 is really a beast!

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r/macbookpro • • 4h ago

It's Here! My M4 MacBook Pro running Minecraft Java with real shaders at 150 FPS (1440p) – native Metal

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Hello, shader packs on Mac use OpenGL, which isn't supported by Macs chips, so on my MacBook Pro (M4, 10-core GPU, 16 GB) Iris + Complementary runs at about 22 FPS at the native 3024×1964. I made a free mod with shaders written in Metal instead.

- Balanced, 1440p: 137–156 FPS

- Balanced, native: 108-124 FPS

- Ultra, native: 64–80 FPS

The newest version (1.2.2) adds Distant Horizons presets and reflective far water, on top of an in-game settings menu with about 120 options. No Sodium needed. Apple Silicon only (M1 or newer, macOS 15 or later), Minecraft 26.3 with Fabric.

Free and open source: https://github.com/GaelQuinta/minecraft-metal-shaders/releases/latest

It's also in review on Modrinth, so if you'd rather install it from there, it should be up soon.

If you have an M1/M2/M3 or a Pro/Max chip, I'd love to know your numbers.


r/macbookpro • • 9h ago

Joined the Club! M5

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the best choice I’ve ever made frfr💯💯


r/macbookpro • • 11h ago

Joined the Club! Got a refurbished m1 pro!

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Huge investment! Price: 94k, battery health: 90%, 16inch, 16gb & 512gb


r/macbookpro • • 12h ago

Discussion MBP M2 appreciation post. Have had this thing for 3.5 years now. Still blazing fast like the day I got it. A few nicks and scratches, but still pretty.

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r/macbookpro • • 9h ago

It's Here! Got a good price for M5 Max (16-inch) from Micro Center

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Just grabbed this one from Micro Center, price is about $700 cheaper than education price and $1,100 cheaper than the full price from Apple Store.

It was at $4,199 but by the time I pulled the plug it already went up by $100 - but still a pretty good price IMO. After I picked mine up, price went up by another $200.

Specs:

  • 16-inch Model
  • M5 Max (40-Core GPU)
  • 64 GB of RAM
  • 2 TB SSD

Edit: Just set it up and looks like I lost 4 months of limited warranty for the save - but I'll take it!


r/macbookpro • • 52m ago

Joined the Club! Silver & White Dining Room MacBook Setup

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r/macbookpro • • 3h ago

Help Mot de passe oublié

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Bonjour à tous, j’ai un soucis avec mon Mac book pro sous l’OS 26.7
J’ai dû changer mon mot de passe lors de la dernière mise à jour mais je ne m’en souviens pas. La seule option de récupération que j’ai apparement c’est la clé de secours mais elle n’apparaît pas dans le trousseau sur mon iPhone. Je suis complètement bloqué et j’ai 17 ans de photos dessus. Je suis au fond du trou.
Si jamais quelqu’un a une solution au moins pour récupérer mes photos.
Le Mac est bien dans mes appareils sur mon iPhone pourtant.
Merci d’avance.


r/macbookpro • • 7h ago

Help M1 MAX getting hotter thru the years...

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Am I the only one that cant survive a day without using FULL BLAST on Mac Fan Control App nowadays?

running Golden Gate MacOS - Brave (30 tabs) / notion / claude (chat only).

im thinking of opening the back see if there's something to be cleaned but i have a feeling there's not gonna be much to find.


r/macbookpro • • 1d ago

Joined the Club! My first Mac!! M3 Pro 36/512

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Picked up today for $1600 CAD with the 96w charger. Might not be the best price but super happy with the machine itself especially coming from Windows. Cheers!


r/macbookpro • • 1h ago

Joined the Club! Do you think this was worth the price?

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My current MacBook is a basic, standard no features added MacBook Pro 2015. It’s fine, it gets the job done, but it’s slow, things take time to load, I bought it when I was in high school

I just purchased the following specs in a MacBook Pro. I’ll be honest, I’m an Attorney, I just needed something fast that could keep up with all my excel sheets, emails, Webex / Zoom court hearings. It’s probably overkill for what I’m using it for, but I’m always on the go and want something reliable

$5,528.81 All In

Apple MacBook Pro 16 Inch M5 Max
64 GB Ram 4TB Storage 18CPU 40 GPU
Nano Texture Display

It’s getting shipped to me, Seller said it maybe has 10-12 charging cycles, barely used, too big for his liking. I also wanted to stick to a 14 inch but thought this may be a good deal


r/macbookpro • • 5h ago

Help Confused...! Which one should I buy, macbook pro m4 pro version(24gb) or Macbook pro M5 base(16gb)- Never used mac before.

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Hello, I am a longtime windows user and have never used macbook before, though i do use an iphone.

I am really confused about which one should I buy.

I came across MacBook pro M4 pro chip (24gb) 12-core CPU & 16-core GPU -512gb storage.
And MacBook pro M5 base version(16gb) 512 gb, (both of them 14 inch)

I am low on budget and found this two almost same price, watched lot of YT videos and reviews but still confused!

looking for some good advise on this. Mostly use it for Programming, studying, docker, few ML and some web browsing(netflix, YT, etc)


r/macbookpro • • 15h ago

Help M5 PRO MBP 16in for $2150,good deal?

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on apple's own refurb webiste i found a M5 PRO MBP for $2550, after employee discount it comes down to $2150, it has 24gb ram and 1tb stoagre,16in with 18 core cpu and 20 core gpu........its just in my budget(almost exactly), is it a good deal?


r/macbookpro • • 13h ago

Discussion M5 > M6?

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M6 is already here and we are heading a lot of rumours lately about touch screen and redesign but what all is true no-one clearly knows.

Since the Mac mini had price hikes, what price can we expect for a MacBook Pro M6 base variant?

Any config guesses?

Will the base variant now get 24GB RAM?


r/macbookpro • • 2h ago

Help Space bar problems

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Hey everyone,

My space bar is not working properly on the left side. I bought a self repair kit and I hope replacing the connectors and the key cap will solve this. I just wanted to know if anyone had problems with the keyboard as well. I own this machine for 2 years or maybe a little bit longer, and I believe I take good care of it.

Thanks! Have a great week to y’all!


r/macbookpro • • 9h ago

Help M5 MacBook Pro charging all day through an external monitor. Is this killing my battery?

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r/macbookpro • • 10h ago

It's Here! Bought My first Macbook (that too pro)

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So I got my 1first macbook which is a used one macbook pro m1 chip 2020 13in, 16gb ram 256gb storage I have got external ssg so no problem with that I got it for 43k inr I.e $475 the battery health is 85% at 685 charge cycles.

I basically bought it for editing videos like I am just starting to learn till what level editing I can do on it and how many years can I use it without problem I'll use it mainly witha charger plugged in and my charge pattern will be 20% to 80% and after 80% I use limit and after some time I let it charge to 100 then plug off the charger and use it for a while then shut it down. The gap is of 12-18 hours between each use sometime less too.


r/macbookpro • • 6h ago

Discussion train the best model you can on your mac in one hour

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r/macbookpro • • 7h ago

Help MacBook ran out of power after about 4 hours

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r/macbookpro • • 18h ago

Help 14” MacBook Pro M5 vs. M5 Pro — Is it worth the extra $450?

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I’m looking to purchase my first MacBook and plan to keep it for approximately 6–8 years at least. I’m deciding between the base M5 with 24GB RAM/1TB SSD ($2199 MSRP) and the M5 Pro with 24GB RAM/2TB SSD (currently $2,399, down from $2,999 MSRP).
My primary use will be professional productivity, including real estate work, spreadsheets, CRM software, website management, research, multitasking, and general everyday computing.
However, I also have some interests I’d like to explore in the future. These include occasional video editing snowboarding and travel footage, potentially longer 4K/360° video projects, learning CAD and 3D printing.
Realistically, 90% of my usage will probably be everyday productivity, but I want a machine that can comfortably handle more demanding projects as my interests develop as I’ll have it a long time.
I’m leaning toward the M5 Pro because of the current $600 discount, additional performance, and doubled storage. However, I’m questioning whether I’d actually benefit from that extra power enough to justify spending another $400–$450. Another point is the planned announcement of the M6 line on the 27th of this month
For those with real-world experience using base and Pro chips, would you spend the extra money for longevity and flexibility, or is the base M5 more than enough for my needs? Also, would you wait for the M5 to go on sale or buy the M5 Pro now?


r/macbookpro • • 8h ago

Help Good deal on this m3 pro?

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About to make a decision on a macbook pro 14 M3 pro, 36GB/512Gb for $1350 USD.

Mainly for software engineering (web and mobile dev) and school work (docker containers).

Any fellow m3 pro would recommend this? Is this a good deal?

Thanks all!


r/macbookpro • • 9h ago

Discussion M1 Pro → M5 Max 14": is the throttling a real problem, or should I settle for something else?

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I'm planning to upgrade from my M1 Pro MacBook Pro (16GB) to an M5 Max (18-core CPU / 40-core GPU, 48GB RAM).
I keep seeing reports that the 14" M5 Max throttles under sustained load, while the 16" doesn't seem to have the same issue because it has more room for cooling. The catch is that the 16" is too bulky for me. Portability is a big reason I like the 14".

Questions for 14" M5 Max owners:
- How bad is the throttling in real-world use, not just benchmarks?
- Have you found workarounds that help, like High Power Mode, fan control apps (e.g., Macs Fan Control), or a laptop stand or cooling pad?
- Does it only matter for long renders and exports, or does it show up in everyday work too?
-If you were me, would you go 14" Max anyway, step down to the Pro, or wait?
Thanks in advance!


r/macbookpro • • 16h ago

Tips Best 4K HDR / Dolby Vision video player for MacBook Pro

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Hello everyone, I am new to Mac and I got MacBook Pro 14inch M2 pro, suggest me best video player that can play high quality movies which I will download.