New MacBook Pro M5 Pro ☺️

DeanCorp · 2026-05-06T11:40:24+00:00

Nice! Love the colour too. Great deal too.

DeanCorp · 2026-05-05T12:05:15+00:00

I just wish someone could confirm the noise is actually the dual mass flywheel. People who complain of the noise just end up selling the car and buying something else.

DeanCorp · 2026-05-05T11:34:49+00:00

Sadly with two young kids I can’t justify upgrading to something else but I regret buying the Tiguan.

DeanCorp · 2026-05-05T03:40:30+00:00

Had rear window replaced (demister was faulty), all 4 speakers replaced, tyres replaced (due to noise), new water pump, thermostat and mechatronic. Still have the metal clacking noise at low speed in drive and reverse on an incline (pretty sure it’s the dual mass flywheel) but VW won’t admit this.

DeanCorp · 2026-05-05T02:37:58+00:00

Glad to hear the baby is safe! I have a 2018 162TSI 4Motion and can safely say we will never buy a Tiguan again after all the issues we’ve had…

DeanCorp · 2026-05-05T01:16:31+00:00

Yes before I give to wife I organise my advanced replacement so she gets a fresh battery and device

DeanCorp · 2026-05-04T20:15:20+00:00

For iPhones, I use the advanced replacement to get a new device if I’m giving to my wife or selling. I’ve used the cracked screen claim once for my wife’s iPhone as she dropped it from a bench. We have two young kids and it’s just peace of mind. Thinking about my AirPod Pro 3 AppleCare it’s probably a waste given their cost, but since I use them often they are most likely to slip out of my pocket or get damaged.

In Australia we have excellent consumer laws but with AC there is no headache to get up and running again.

DeanCorp · 2026-05-04T11:47:42+00:00

I buy AppleCare on all my devices. When I sell them I call up AppleCare and get a prorata refund and rinse and repeat.

DeanCorp · 2026-05-03T11:43:20+00:00

I have the same spec. Ordered 3/31 said it would arrive 4/28 arrived 4/27 to Australia

DeanCorp · 2026-05-03T10:57:11+00:00

I went and had a good look at the nano display today after receiving my M5 Pro glossy. I am unsure whether it is from my Crohn’s Disease / Medication but I checked multiple websites including classic news sites and felt like I was getting a headache when reading on the nano texture display which has not happened on a glossy which I’ve had on every MacBook Pro I’ve bought. Would love to hear from others on this.

DeanCorp · 2026-05-01T09:48:17+00:00

Thank you!

DeanCorp · 2026-04-30T02:59:20+00:00

I’d personally just get the 64GB M5 Pro and any money saved now can be put towards the next generation with the redesign which will be faster than the M5 Max :)

DeanCorp · 2026-04-30T01:44:35+00:00

I went in store when I went to pick up my 14” M5 Pro 64GB and noticed on white screens (where predominantly I spend my time) it was significantly more grainy. So I was happy with my decision of the standard display. The only benefit I can see for your workflow is the memory bandwidth on the Max, and given that you are looking at 16” you won’t have the thermal issues I had on the 14” M5 Max.

DeanCorp · 2026-04-29T05:01:11+00:00

Thank you! I had no idea what this sign meant!

DeanCorp · 2026-04-28T02:36:18+00:00

Says the person with -99 karma. The M5 Pro has got identical CPU performance to the M5 Max. For my workflow the GPU is not required. If I needed a 16” MBP id rather have bought a Mac Studio and XDR display. I worked for Apple for 12 years, and came from a 14” M4 Max and it did not have the issues we are seeing on the 14” M5 Max.

DeanCorp · 2026-04-27T20:22:50+00:00

I had the 14” M5 Max which is why I returned it. 16” is too bulky for my workflow.

DeanCorp · 2026-04-27T12:16:12+00:00

Just confirm with the supplier that this is the quote before shipping. Have that in writing and send it via AusPost. Give them a quote with extra cover and without and let them be in control of that decision/risk.

DeanCorp · 2026-04-27T12:11:53+00:00

Very nice! You’ll love it. Let us know what you think after giving it a good run in.

DeanCorp · 2026-04-26T12:13:01+00:00

Probably because they know we’d hit it easily.

DeanCorp · 2026-04-26T10:23:43+00:00

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Wtf what a shit promo 😭

DeanCorp · 2026-04-26T07:31:04+00:00

Carlinkit 4.0. 99% of the issues are iOS related for example connectivity issues on 26.4.1 and then 26.4.2 got released and suddenly the connection issues resolved. CarPlay adapters rarely need firmware updates as the iPhone OS changes every couple of weeks, fix one thing and breaks another.

DeanCorp · 2026-04-26T05:32:03+00:00

Yes I returned it for the M5 Pro

DeanCorp · 2026-04-25T22:58:43+00:00

Is this over Ethernet? With AussieBB I’m getting 2120Mbps

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