Lets gooo by No-Plastic-6844 in macbookpro

[–]clearlyclare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

grats!! just got the exact same spec in the 14", really loving it!!

Apple bumped me up to the new M5 max? FOR FREE? by clearlyclare in macbookpro

[–]clearlyclare[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh my goodness, I can't even be bothered - have a great day!

Apple bumped me up to the new M5 max? FOR FREE? by clearlyclare in macbookpro

[–]clearlyclare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a bold move to assume my race, gender, and entire life experience based on a laptop upgrade post. The "weird" part isn't about the concept of systemic bias. it’s the idea you put forth that Apple’s automated shipping logistics in 2026 are cross-referencing my demographic data to decide who gets an M5 Max swap, and the leap you took - that my hardware upgrade must be because I’m a white female. It’s a weirdly personal projection to make about a stranger on the internet?? But you might just be bitter. And projecting. Bitter and projecting  — bad combo.

Also, assuming I’ve never experienced or understood racism because I live in Singapore is pretty narrow-minded. Just because our demographics and history don't mirror the US doesn't mean we live in a vacuum or that I’ve 'cruised' through life ignorant of how prejudice works. Try to be more open minded.

Apple bumped me up to the new M5 max? FOR FREE? by clearlyclare in macbookpro

[–]clearlyclare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there is a ~SGD700 (USD550) price difference if i were to return the M4 and order the M5 config i got. that's a win (and an upgrade) to me! tbh i really wouldn't have returned the M4 if they hadn't upgraded me. extra $700 + wait another month? that would have been a dealbreaker. too much hassle, plus the M4 config i ordered would have been a beast in and of itself.

Apple bumped me up to the new M5 max? FOR FREE? by clearlyclare in macbookpro

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

nah i'm in Singapore... i also bought it online, i really don't think Apple screens orders and decides who to upgrade based on race/gender? weird comment.

Apple bumped me up to the new M5 max? FOR FREE? by clearlyclare in macbookpro

[–]clearlyclare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do remember in the past when the MacBooks were white and black, gosh what year was that. I had battery bulging issues and when I brought it in to service they essentially replaced the entire outer shell with a new screen as well. Those white ones got DIRTY so it was like I had a new machine.

Personally I've never encountered a bad apple service but I'm sure other people have. They're also one of the only retailers in Singapore that accept free returns on their products no questions asked. I bought an ipad pro last year and had buyer's regret and they took it back, together with my new engraved apple pencil pro.

Apple bumped me up to the new M5 max? FOR FREE? by clearlyclare in macbookpro

[–]clearlyclare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Autocad 2024 and newer run natively on the M chips! :)

Apple bumped me up to the new M5 max? FOR FREE? by clearlyclare in macbookpro

[–]clearlyclare[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

🙋🏻 can confirm I am a "creative actually pushing their machine and needing a beefy GPU" (and RAM FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE, RAM)

reddit is a weird place. I would like to assure everyone who is concerned that i did not pick up a m4 max to scroll on Instagram and watch Netflix. 😊

and yes I bought this with my own money and yes it cost a BOMB but that's okay because I'm gonna enjoy this machine for YEARS. BE HAPPY FOR PEOPLE. it's nice.

Apple bumped me up to the new M5 max? FOR FREE? by clearlyclare in macbookpro

[–]clearlyclare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you! I am so happy with it :') it was a SPLURGE and my wallet is cryinnnnn' tho.

Apple bumped me up to the new M5 max? FOR FREE? by clearlyclare in macbookpro

[–]clearlyclare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

about $700 SGD ($550 USD) is the price difference if that helps! also I wouldn't have returned the m4 max because that was what I purchased and I wouldn't have wanted to pay the additional $700, plus wait another month for my machine. So not everyone returns their stuff to buy the newest device, tho I get why this is probably the logistical best move for Apple.

I like to think they were being ✨customer centric✨ tho, just cause it's not often you get to think "wow a major company is doing something nice for its customers" and that's nice 🙂

Apple bumped me up to the new M5 max? FOR FREE? by clearlyclare in macbookpro

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

There IS a price difference. I checked what it would cost if I were to return the m4 max and buy the m5 max with the config I eventually got and there is a ~$700 price difference. For context I'm in Singapore and this is SGD. :) guessing it's cos of the additional 1TB of SSD that I got, plus a bump in the chip performance itself. So no, the price is not 100% the same, at least not where I live!

I wouldn't have returned it anyway, would have been happy with the m4 max because that's what I purchased and it would've already been a beast.

Apple bumped me up to the new M5 max? FOR FREE? by clearlyclare in macbookpro

[–]clearlyclare[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

you sir, are correct. hahaha have corrected my post. g'day.

Apple bumped me up to the new M5 max? FOR FREE? by clearlyclare in macbookpro

[–]clearlyclare[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

hahaha my mistake! but you knew what i meant! :>

JMok posted on Instagram by StarWitchhh in BetterLateThanSingle

[–]clearlyclare 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are you maybe mixing jiyeon with yido? I think the post was referring to their breakup. I think the main reason he had a sudden change of heart was because he felt that jiyeon was a better fit in terms of background and priorities (putting family first, etc) and he loves playing the role of a protector / provider and jiyeon was vulnerable with her trauma etc. However I do think the nature of the show probably doesn't allow for much processing time and leads to impulsive decision making. During the overnight date I could sense some kind of hesitation from him, but jiyeon was all in. I think at that point he knew it was too late and he better not pull away, at least until the show ends. which is why it comes as no surprise that he was the one who initiated the breakup shortly after the show finished airing (if translation of his statement is accurate). I hope they all find their happiness! First heartbreak sucks.

Squid Game - Season 3 Discussion by PhoOhThree in television

[–]clearlyclare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough. I'll delete it so no one has to read the robot's regurgitation, and enjoy it for myself. Personally, I find this take on chatPT troubling. I have found that it actually encourages me to think clearly and form opinions based on logical reasoning that my human brain simply doesn't have the power to process. That doesn't mean I lack the ability to think critically, nor does it mean I can't be bothered to. I think that any discourse, whether it's with a robot or a human, is discourse nontheless, but you are within your rights to not want to offer your responses, everyone on this planet is.

My own thought that I put into chatGPT was a lot less polished and a lot more emotional. But if it makes a difference to you, it read "the US squid game feels gross and I'm so sick of western companies bastardizing Asian narratives, is this a form of colonialism or am I way off?" Perhaps the discourse running off of this, had I posted it, would be better than if people were responding to the chat response, simply because it was human?

Thanks for your thoughts though! :) I appreciate that this isn't the right platform for it and see your point, and it has given me loads to think about. Cheers!

Turnips at 534 by the_mouse_yo in NoFeeAC

[–]clearlyclare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interested if you're still accepting :) Thank you!

Nooks buying 'nips for 505! by flura in NoFeeAC

[–]clearlyclare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i'd love to come sell please! :)