APPLE THREAD | Apple Event Sept. 9th 2024 10a.m. PT. | iPhone 16

[DYNAMICS]

Do not drop our hit any walls with your Ultra 2 black.

It will scuff and take some of the black off. From experience

Guess it depends. I watched a few videos (below) on its durability a few weeks ago. When I tried the black on at Apple it appeared to have scratches on it but once I wiped it they were gone.

 

[Fozz]

I think I may trade in my M1 Mac mini for the new Mac mini.

 

[Beruseruku Desu]

pre ordered the new M4 Mac mini to replace my M1 Mac mini.

trade in is giving my like $200 so not too bad

 

[computersputin]

Trading in my M1 Mac Mini for 16inch Macbook Pro M4

 

[DYNAMICS]

Definitely want an M4 Pro MBP.

Compared to the M3 you get more bang for your buck with the base level M4 Pro MBP (12-16 - 24 GB - 512 GB). My only concern is future proofing wise are the base specs enough to handle all the unknown A.I. stuff coming down the pipeline?

 

[Frankie Blue]

Finally. No price increases either.

 

[Frankie Blue]

Part of me wants to get rid my my macbook pro 16 m1 and buy the new mac mini and do this

Not like i hang out in coffee shops on my laptop, always at home or in a hotel. Got an ipad for everything else

 

[MakeNTGreatAgain]

Finally. No price increases either.

but will the air still start at 1000? or are they bumping the prices

 

[DYNAMICS]

but will the air still start at 1000? or are they bumping the prices

The price will stay the same.

Now on the new M4 Air coming in early 2025? who knows.

 

[Frankie Blue]

but will the air still start at 1000? or are they bumping the prices

Ya as DYNAMICS said it stays the same. The current M2 and M3 Air is still being sold, Apple just stopped selling the 8GB version of it.

I would expect to see some nice discounts on the 8GB versions that places like Bestbuy still have stock of.

 

[MakeNTGreatAgain]

no wayyy im pissed, i literally just bought one a month ago ima contact support for an exchange thats BS

 

[Blake P]

If you’re in a hotel room and get notification there’s an air tag moving with you, it’s pretty safe to assume it’s just in a room nearby? I pressed the option to make it sound and couldn’t hear anything.

 

[fluid hips]

Could be luggage

 

[fluid hips]

Finally. No price increases either.

This is what happens when people protest. Apple was robbing people. Memory and storage are cheap

 

[Kobekobe]

Part of me wants to get rid my my macbook pro 16 m1 and buy the new mac mini and do this

Not like i hang out in coffee shops on my laptop, always at home or in a hotel. Got an ipad for everything else

When my old MacBook Pro went (lasted 7yrs), I got a M1 Mac mini. I never travelled with my computers so I figured I would change it up as I use my computer plugged into a monitor at home anyway.


Then I had a sudden trip across the ocean due to a death in the family and I was stuck on a 9hr flight with just my iPhone hating my life.

When I got back I sold the Mac mini and bought a MBP which is hooked up to 2x monitors 99% of the time… but in the 2yrs of ownership I have taken it with me on small trips or to even lounge in different parts of the house.

I understand iPads exist and I had them, but I found I never used them to justify the price due to their limitations.

Unless you’re completely ok with the iPad as a travel device, don’t do it.

 

[frenchbreadbuilds]

i like the idea of the m4 mac mini, especially at $599. but as a "power" ipad pro user, i dont think id gain much outside of it being a vanity purchase. I already have all my computer needs filled between my iphone 15pm and my m4 ipad pro that i use with both the magic keyboard and docked to a 4k monitor.

I guess with the mac mini i would be bale to do a traditional dual monitor setup, or even use the ipad as a second monitor but then I loose the ipad itself as the device driving my activities.

 

[Frankie Blue]

When my old MacBook Pro went (lasted 7yrs), I got a M1 Mac mini. I never travelled with my computers so I figured I would change it up as I use my computer plugged into a monitor at home anyway.


Then I had a sudden trip across the ocean due to a death in the family and I was stuck on a 9hr flight with just my iPhone hating my life.

When I got back I sold the Mac mini and bought a MBP which is hooked up to 2x monitors 99% of the time… but in the 2yrs of ownership I have taken it with me on small trips or to even lounge in different parts of the house.

I understand iPads exist and I had them, but I found I never used them to justify the price due to their limitations.

Unless you’re completely ok with the iPad as a travel device, don’t do it.

Some good points man. I just feel like 99% of the time Im in my home or a hotel and I shouldn't sacrifice some large displays for when Im travelling and in transit. Maybe a smart idea would be get rid of the chunky 16" Pro and pick up a 13" 16gb Air and run it all off that. Forget the Mac Mini.

I bought this cool little IKEA desk with wheels that raises and lowers so I can move it around the apartment depending where I'm using it. Gonna pick up a thing that attaches underneath that I can rest my keyboard and stuff on.

 

[DYNAMICS]

In the end it depends on the person's lifestyle and what they value the most.

I am due for a new MacBook, I'm still currently using a mid-2012 MBA. Realistically the Mac Mini would be good for me but I move around a lot so in the end I'd probably end up with an M4 MB Pro. I do travel from time-to-time and adding an iPad would hold me down perfectly with the cellular models + getting a local data plan.

 

[Kobekobe]

In the end it depends on the person's lifestyle and what they value the most.

I am due for a new MacBook, I'm still currently using a mid-2012 MBA. Realistically the Mac Mini would be good for me but I move around a lot so in the end I'd probably end up with an M4 MB Pro. I do travel from time-to-time and adding an iPad would hold me down perfectly with the cellular models + getting a local data plan.

Damn thats a long time and love to hear it.

My 2014 regular MBP lasted to 2021. 7 years and it was still working “ok” I just wanted something new.

Some good points man. I just feel like 99% of the time Im in my home or a hotel and I shouldn't sacrifice some large displays for when Im travelling and in transit. Maybe a smart idea would be get rid of the chunky 16" Pro and pick up a 13" 16gb Air and run it all off that. Forget the Mac Mini.

I bought this cool little IKEA desk with wheels that raises and lowers so I can move it around the apartment depending where I'm using it. Gonna pick up a thing that attaches underneath that I can rest my keyboard and stuff on.

16” seemed too big so I settled on the 14”. Hopefully you find what works for you.

My current setup at home is:

M2 MBP hooked up to 2x 27” monitors.

2014 (I think) Mac Mini that I paid $100 for earlier this year as a server on my network. It runs headless (no monitor) connected to the router and I control it remotely using my MBP or iPhone. I have an external hard drive attached to it which hosts my Time Machine backup plus a Plex media server for movies/TV shows.

It’s a simple setup that works for me. If I need something off my external I just drag and drop using the MBP. It takes a little longer than normal to move files around but I’m not bothered by it at all as that’s rare anyway.

 

[fluid hips]

14" laptops are the sweetspot for me. 16" sucks to travel with

 

[ARK]

Ya as DYNAMICS said it stays the same. The current M2 and M3 Air is still being sold, Apple just stopped selling the 8GB version of it.

I would expect to see some nice discounts on the 8GB versions that places like Bestbuy still have stock of.

Yes they are $699 for 8gb Air.

 

[ARK]

I’m currently using a 2017 12” MacBook. 16gb ram and 512gb ssd. It’s been a good little machine but I’m ready to get a 16” Pro again.

 

[Kobekobe]

I’m currently using a 2017 12” MacBook. 16gb ram and 512gb ssd. It’s been a good little machine but I’m ready to get a 16” Pro again.

What about a 15” MBA?

 

[MakeNTGreatAgain]

14" laptops are the sweetspot for me. 16" sucks to travel with

if u can't handle sumtin big in ur hands just say dat

 

[da r entertainment]

Finally but the bullet and copped a black UW2. Keeping that joint along with this 15PM for the next few years. The yearly upgrade bug is finally gone.