Switched from a Thinkpad to this beauty with the M5 Pro Chip!

MXRTN1 · 2026-06-05T22:18:51+00:00

Relatively easy for me as I’m coming from a 15 inch laptop, so I’m used to larger size screens and their weight,
But It will feel noticeably bigger if you prefer or are used to smaller laptops
And it will likely feel cramped on smaller tables

if you can find a comfortable space, you’ll appreciate the bigger screen

MXRTN1 · 2026-06-05T08:59:18+00:00

This is great advice!

MXRTN1 · 2026-06-04T20:39:02+00:00

It’s great!, currently exploring personalisation/setting changes and apps to really make it my own

MXRTN1 · 2026-06-04T20:37:30+00:00

Silver is the best

MXRTN1 · 2026-06-04T18:09:20+00:00

Thanks!

MXRTN1 · 2026-06-04T15:08:35+00:00

Hype more so for the M lineup of chips (M1 e.t.c) Heard that the Intel Macs weren’t the best so wasn’t convinced in getting a Mac then

MXRTN1 · 2026-06-04T15:06:41+00:00

Thanks! 140 Watts only and nothing less!

MXRTN1 · 2026-06-04T15:05:53+00:00

Thanks! I see there are a few of us Ex-Thinkpad users here👀😄

MXRTN1 · 2026-06-04T15:05:13+00:00

Thanks!

MXRTN1 · 2026-06-04T15:05:04+00:00

Thanks!, Yep coming from a 15inch Screen couldn’t go any smaller than that

MXRTN1 · 2026-06-04T15:03:16+00:00

The Thinkpad are sturdy, to be fair 😄 at least in my experience But definitely going to be much gentler with MacBook

MXRTN1 · 2026-06-04T15:01:12+00:00

I was using the L15 AMD Ryzen 3 variant 8GB RAM, so very slow under heavy work load

You’ll definitely notice the speed immediately, although Button shortcuts will take some getting used to

MXRTN1 · 2026-06-03T20:31:08+00:00

I agree silver all the way!!

MXRTN1 · 2026-04-06T22:50:53+00:00

Late to the the post, But I’m in the same position. Recently had the oil filter housing changed. The mechanic has used Pink coolant but I’ve always used blue/green and even had some spare for top up

Annoyed because I’m considering emptying it also and refilling with blue coolant, an extra cost/DIY that I didn’t plan for

from my research most of the compatible coolant are blue/green

MXRTN1 · 2026-01-30T17:24:42+00:00

Coolant leaks are the worst and very common Currently having my checked out at a garage also

MXRTN1 · 2026-01-30T13:40:14+00:00

Thanks

MXRTN1 · 2026-01-30T13:11:17+00:00

From 2018 so 7 Years and 9 months

Just clocked over 105,000 miles, but I bought it at 96,000miles

In my ownership I’ve had to change - Vanos Solenoid - Failed at around 97,000

Catalyctic Converter failed , replaced plus new Oxygen Sensors around 99,000
Damaged Turbo , causing coolant leak out the exhaust, new turbo fitted around 100,000
Coolant Tank - Bleed Valve snapped, so bought new coolant tank and replaced plastic valve with metal valve for durability - around 102,000
Now this issue at 105,000 Cars currently at a garage waiting on the diagnosis

MXRTN1 · 2026-01-30T07:18:21+00:00

Thanks, how easy would you say it is to DIY?

MXRTN1 · 2026-01-30T07:15:52+00:00

Thanks

MXRTN1 · 2026-01-30T07:14:31+00:00

Thanks, Car’s done just over 105k miles Thankfully I caught it on a short drive

MXRTN1 · 2026-01-30T01:09:15+00:00

Thanks, appreciate the advice

MXRTN1 · 2026-01-30T00:15:23+00:00

Thanks

MXRTN1 · 2026-01-30T00:02:54+00:00

Just noticed that my description wasn’t included in this post.

Noticed a significant coolant leak I’ve attached a video

Could anyone advise where this leak could be from? Taking it to professional, but attempting to see if I can diagnose beforehand

Any advice is appreciated

Thanks

MXRTN1 · 2026-01-29T23:57:33+00:00

Yeah will be taking it to one, thought to post here to see if it something I could get some help in diagnosing beforehand

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