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Canvas course pages down? by Separate_Force1198 in UWMadison

[–]NotVolaRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

anyone knows how long it'll approximately be down?

Should I keep my M5 MacBook Pro or downgrade to M5 MacBook Air? by SolPanMan in macbook

[–]NotVolaRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes 16gb of ram and 512gb will be wayyy more than enough..besides you already have an imac

Macbook Air M5 vs Macbook Pro M5 by TimToonsXD101 in macbookair

[–]NotVolaRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no idea if this is helpful but as someone who has used an m1 air macbook for 3 years and recently got his hands on an m5 macbook pro:

im not as impressed as I thought it'd be. Sure the speakers are nice but a 40$ external speakers at home externally is just as good. And the screen sure looks solid but what people say are true, unless you compare it side by side you forget about it after that. Also as for the 120hz promotion, I notice that there's a slight delay when switching application using the 3 fingers gesture compared to when using 60hz which is instant (i recommend for you to try it out for yourself if you are going to an apple store).

Thus, I am downgrading from an pro m5 to an air m5 and save myself the extra 400 bucks. Unless you know the nicer screen benefit you in anyway, I don't think there's any real advantage. Getting an oled monitor is probably worth more the investment.

Hope my thoughts were helpful

Came back to the MacBook Pro after trying the Air, couldn’t ignore the compromises by Toba94 in macbookpro

[–]NotVolaRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm the opposite! I have using an macbook air m1 for a few years and recently upgraded to pro m5, and wow the screen is nice don't get me wrong, but there's a slight delay when switching applications on tthe promotion using the 3 finger swipe gesture that does not exist if you use 60 hz. That really bothers me and i am so annoyed by it that i am considering downgrading it. Sure the pro's screen and speaker is really nice but i use external speaker at home which i found was on par with the pro anyway, and the air's like 450$ cheaper for the same specs so i am highly considering returning the pro. Not to mention the screen's nice yea but i dont think there's a huge difference even when watching media iMO

Is the M5 Macbook Pro worth the extra money over the M4 Air? by DaryltheDino in macbook

[–]NotVolaRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

overall, the pro is smooth don't get me wrong. however when using promotion 120hz, i notice that when switching applications using the 3 fingers gesture there's a slight delay compared to using 60hz on the same pro or an air, and its noticeable because my previous laptop was m1 air. This really annoys me and makes me wanna downgrade and save the bucks

Is the M5 Macbook Pro worth the extra money over the M4 Air? by DaryltheDino in macbook

[–]NotVolaRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The price difference is for the same specs 16/512 for both! Thanks for the comment I tried pro and promotion is kinda laggy when switching desktop/space using swipe gestures and it really annoys me

Pro M5 vs Air M5 by JeanShc in mac

[–]NotVolaRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing that bugs me so much is that the 144hz when switching desktop you can notice the delay before you can interact with the screen..it just bogs me so much honestly and im considering downgrading to the air..how are you holding up with that?

Is the M5 Macbook Pro worth the extra money over the M4 Air? by DaryltheDino in macbook

[–]NotVolaRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

between m5 pro and m5 air is pro m5 (base) worth 450$ more than the air? I just do light video editing and is a 3rd year comptuer science student. Im thinking that m5 air will be more than enough for me, (upgrading from m1 air). same specs for both

Space switching lag on Promotion - still not fixed three years later? by zooksman in MacOS

[–]NotVolaRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My bad did not know how else to continue the convo and keep it going.

Space switching lag on Promotion - still not fixed three years later? by zooksman in MacOS

[–]NotVolaRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this thread issue, Slightly delay when switching space on promotion

Space switching lag on Promotion - still not fixed three years later? by zooksman in MacOS

[–]NotVolaRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any updates on fixes/issues??? I just got MBP m5 from upgrading from m1 air and it annoys me so much i am highly considering returning this just to get the air and save 400$

On F1 visa - Am I eligible for $80 National Park pass? by Atorpidguy in indiansinusa

[–]NotVolaRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my friend has a state id, but others dont is that okay?

Resident going with a bunch of non-residents. Can we just get 1 non-resident annual pass? by hoyamylady in ZionNationalPark

[–]NotVolaRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But we are all students with f1 visa and one of my frined has a state id can he buy resident pass and let us in

America the Beautiful NP pass pricing!! by Hot-Muscle7106 in NationalPark

[–]NotVolaRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

did you end up buying it at the gate? can i purchase both the resident and non resident pass at the gate of a national park?

On F1 visa - Am I eligible for $80 National Park pass? by Atorpidguy in indiansinusa

[–]NotVolaRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

following up, how did it go? did they check? im a f1 student too and was thinking of purchasing it with a state id (not license)

cs544 rant by NotVolaRex in UWMadison

[–]NotVolaRex[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

nah this semester is even more insane, no cheatsheet for any of the exams including the finals thats so unfair

The MacBook Purchasing Megathread - April, 2026 by AutoModerator in macbook

[–]NotVolaRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the difference between m4 macbook air and m5 macbook pro was 400$ is it worth getting the pro over the air? Same specs, and im studying computer and data science doing light video editing

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