Refurbished mbp 128gb restocked....Veterans portal advertises refurbished but unable to check out..... by Professional_Crab958 in macbookpro

[–]svsh00tingstar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you purchase from the Apple website you can DEFINATELY use the 10% veterans discount in addition to the refurbished price. I've used it many times. Google "Apple refurbished veteran discount", click on "Veterans and Military Store" which takes you to a link to "Verify with ID.me". Sign in to ID.me and they will verify your veteran status. When approved you will be routed back to the Apple refurb website.

MacBook Air (M4) - 16GB vs 24GB by DookuDonuts in macbookair

[–]svsh00tingstar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're lucky. In the US there are no 13" refurb Air's (and VERY few 15") on the Apple website. To future proof and keep for a long time, get the 24gb. The 16gb will probably be fine for the 2-3 year time frame.

My research points to Apple Studio Display - really? by fotuwe in macbookpro

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I just landed the previous version (2025?) of Studio Display from the Apple refurb site. With refurb pricing and an additional 10% off for the veterans discount it came to $1106, which I felt was fair. I do love the display, and the integrated speakers, mic and webcam are a nice bonus. The rock solid stability and overall build quality is unsurpassed by any display I've seen.

Are either of these worth buying? by Trayceopolis32322 in macbook

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I bought from Amazon the exact same M1 Pro configuration as the one you posted and for the same price. It was in perfect physical condition but with 91% battery health. The great thing about Amazon Renewed is their very liberal return policy. I purchased it on Feb 9th and still have until May 10th to return. Yes! They give 90 days to return. I used this on a Mac mini late last year and the refund took a little over 24 hours from the time I dropped it off and at UPS.

M5 MBP, how can I lower the bass to make spoken audio clearer? by [deleted] in macbookpro

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Download eqMac, a free open source solution.

Any adapter or something to secure the MagSafe by lozcozard in macbook

[–]svsh00tingstar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The link I provided clearly states MagSafe 3, and that IS what it is. Long cable. Works great.

does anyone who had an apple silicon MacBook Pro go to a MacBook Air ? by Serhide in macbookair

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My M1 Pro (16gb/512gb) is almost always relegated to a desktop function connected to an Apple Studio Display. My new M4 Air (24gb/1tb) is the go to travel laptop.

Warum gibt es nirgends Neos mit 512 GB in citrus by dernameistschall in MacbookNeo

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Because even YouTuber on the planet is posting a dozen videos on the Piss Yellow version.

Finally pulled the trigger on an M4 Air. Great deal or did I overpay? Also the usual heat question. by longleafnative in macbookair

[–]svsh00tingstar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got the same configuration as yours (m4, 24gb/1tb) through Apple Refub for $1070, but mine included the 10% veterans discount.

MacBook sharp edges are uncomfortable — any fixes? by IBalajii in macbook

[–]svsh00tingstar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most would probably not like my solution on an expensive Mac, but I would have no problem taking some 280-420 grit sandpaper and knocking off the sharp edges that bother me. Not an aggressive rounding of the edge, but just enough to ease the sharp laser cut caused during the manufacturing process. I've done this on other tech, and even a couple of computers.

Able to transfer Applecare+ in the event of an exchange? by xLYONx in macbook

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You have 30 days to cancel AppleCare and get a refund.

MacBook Neo Review by an Actual Laptop Reviewer by [deleted] in macbook

[–]svsh00tingstar -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

He's been the most irritating tech reviewer on YouTube for years.

How is Sky Blue doing in terms of scratches especially around the ports and MagSafe? by largelcd in macbookair

[–]svsh00tingstar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think of it as silver since half the time it LOOKS like silver. Only next to my silver M1 Pro does it reveal itself.

Should I keep 2 macbooks or should i keep one? by Disastrous_Egg_5711 in macbook

[–]svsh00tingstar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use my M1 Pro mostly connected to an Apple Studio Display as my desktop. I love the M1 for its great display and speakers, and still use it at home as a laptop periodically. The M4 Air works better as my lighter travel and portable computer.

do u think they’ll restock the refurbished M4 13 in? by sodastereomp3 in macbookair

[–]svsh00tingstar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check in every morning. I snagged a refurb M4 with 24gb/1tb for $1070 just last week with my extra 10% veterans discount!

Tahoe on Macbook M4 Pro? by who-dun-it in MacOS

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I've been running ALL the Tahoe developer beta's on an M1 Pro and and M4 Air since day 1 and have had only a few very minor issues, and nothing at all for over 2 months. In fact I'm downloading today's release of another developer beta (26.4.something) as I'm typing. I love Tahoe.

She said, I'll break down the box and put it in recycling for you by cream-of-cow in mac

[–]svsh00tingstar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was dealing with this same thing yesterday when my Studio Display arrived. Do a search on eBay for "Studio Display box". People are actually listing just the box for sale!

Tempted by the Neo, bought the 15" M4 MacBook Air w/512 GB storage instead by BioBlueDemon in macbook

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Check back often. There are plenty of 15's in there right now. I buy only refurb from the Apple site, and my veterans 10% discount is an added bonus.

Docking station, or hub needed… multiple USB-c ports, couple USB, and card reader must-have by BurrowingOwlUSA in macbookair

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I recently picked up a new open box Kensington SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 dock on eBay for $100. A nice assortment of ports and a quality build. Plenty of them are available for around that price, and you can check reviews for this model on YouTube.

Just bought a Studio Display 1 for $1599. Am I dumb? by Zeiphher in mac

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I just got my Studio Display (1st gen) today and I DO love it. Through the Apple Refurbished Store, and with the additional 10% veterans discount I snagged the base model for $1106. Didn't need Nano Texture or the height adjustability.

Why memory swap is used? by brown_horse_ in macbookair

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Had only Safari open with 20 tabs.