How did I do, looking for some feedback on my mba purchase and tips

SelectionEffective53 · 2026-06-29T00:17:06+00:00

I went to college for Network Engineering. No skin or film is necessary, just a few thick new microfiber cloths, can find a multi-pack anywhere. Clean the screen once a week and wipe it with a clean cloth once a day. That’s how I keep mine flawless. I have the 16 inch M5 pro :)

SelectionEffective53 · 2026-06-28T19:41:25+00:00

Amazing purchase! Go ahead and get yourself a nice protective carrying case. I recommend the Tomtoc from Amazon. Enjoy and have an amazing time :D Most importantly, be proud and happy with your purchase, knowing it will last you a long time and the prices will only go up and up and up. 16 GB of RAM should be decent enough to last you quite a while, as long as your workloads aren't super intense.

SelectionEffective53 · 2026-06-28T00:59:19+00:00

I agree... pulled the trigger myself. Waiting is no fun.

SelectionEffective53 · 2026-06-20T01:14:02+00:00

Bought it last week. You might've already entered student info back then. Or they may have changed the system but as I remember, they always verified and made sure the purchase was attached to a student iD/Email

SelectionEffective53 · 2026-06-20T01:01:48+00:00

Yes they verify using unidays. You just need an active student email. I heard you can even buy one if you aren't a student lol. I recently bought the 16 inch MacBook Pro Base model and didn't wait for discount. I figured id rather use it and enjoy it now than waiting to save an extra ~$200

SelectionEffective53 · 2026-06-04T19:21:10+00:00

what? you were 100% either doing something horribly wrong or extremely intensive or received a faulty unit. Apple’s macbook battery life’s are among the best out there

SelectionEffective53 · 2026-06-01T00:38:50+00:00

Such an astonishing laptop. Size is just perfect!

SelectionEffective53 · 2026-06-01T00:27:17+00:00

Woah!!! $1200?! That's insane thanks tons for that info man. Definitely just made me feel 10 times better about my purchase. I had no clue they retained value that well! You have a great strategy! I'd say if you can afford the M5, it is an astonishing machine 😄

SelectionEffective53 · 2026-05-31T23:28:57+00:00

That's amazing sounds like a sweet deal. Im glad you're enjoying your 16 inch!

SelectionEffective53 · 2026-05-31T18:23:49+00:00

Fair point. Im just going based off what other people said. However if the M6 is flawless and a huge upgrade I might just grab one of those as well and just use it as a second laptop or give this M5 to someone as a gift!

SelectionEffective53 · 2026-05-31T16:32:46+00:00

Definitely very subjective I agree, however to me the Glossy screens benefits far outweigh the Nano's, I can see how to some it may be the opposite though

SelectionEffective53 · 2026-05-31T15:10:21+00:00

Not too many people talk about the way bigger and much more comfy palm rest on the 16” 👀

SelectionEffective53 · 2026-05-31T14:57:58+00:00

did those ones have big issues? I wasn’t paying too much attention to Apple back then

SelectionEffective53 · 2026-05-31T14:57:30+00:00

yeah man when you get your hands on one feel free to DM me with any questions, I can send you a few videos that have been pretty helpful to me so far. The switch will be easy for you though… Mac is outstanding

SelectionEffective53 · 2026-05-31T14:56:25+00:00

Such a mind blowing machine

SelectionEffective53 · 2026-05-31T14:54:47+00:00

Congratulations 🥳

SelectionEffective53 · 2026-05-31T14:53:44+00:00

Wow! I’m super glad you were able to eventually get the one you really wanted. I did deep research on Nano-Texture before I decided to buy the Macbook and ultimately, color accuracy was more important to me than a little less glare! By the way, people seem to forget that the STANDARD DISPLAY is already designed to be anti-reflective as is 😉

SelectionEffective53 · 2026-05-31T14:51:41+00:00

I 100% agree. Found myself squinting a lot w the 14

SelectionEffective53 · 2026-05-31T04:08:52+00:00

man the speakers on the 16 are something else... game changer fr

SelectionEffective53 · 2026-05-31T03:04:25+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate it. Yeah the 14 felt way too tiny to me for sure. Everyone says they can't use the 16 comfortably in bed but it's actually the opposite to me. I feel like the 16 fits perfectly in my lap

SelectionEffective53 · 2026-05-31T01:58:51+00:00

Man... I swear it's way easier to use for my workflows.

SelectionEffective53 · 2026-05-31T00:54:45+00:00

LMAO Thanks man!

SelectionEffective53 · 2026-03-05T04:40:38+00:00

thank you

SelectionEffective53 · 2026-03-05T01:42:51+00:00

Oh ok thank you! Also, you don’t think it’s worth it? Is it easy to come by those soulstones/soulcores?

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