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Re: B&H: Apple 14.2" MacBook Pro M1 Max Chip 64GB 2TB 32GPU (Late 2021, Space Gray) - $2399, 16" $2699 - 5 days ago

*Edit* we do have that beat... on 'New' Apple Factory Refurb 14.2" at $2295.00, Sealed with 1yr Apple Warranty === Hmmm... these are technically New units - Apple repackaged - New condition refurbs: $2875.00if you want a 16' M1 MAX w/32-Core GPU and 4.0TB SSD. Factory Sealed - full 1yr Apple Warranty, AppleCare+ Eligible. those are strong deals from B&H. We are wor

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Re: If you watch one Cybertruck review….. - 5 days ago

Really enjoyed that! Impressive engineering QuoteSpeedy QuoteCarnos Jax …..this should be it: #5 ^ trending on YouTube. What’s #1 trending? Marques Brownlee’s CT review:

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Re: yeah!!!! biG Pharma! - 12 days ago

I'd worry a lot more about the huge money that manipulates how our food is grown, managed, regulated. There is more harm there than most could even imagine. While been gradual... it's unbelievable how the safety and quality of the food supply in USA has declined over the last 3 decades as chemical/input use and dependency has exponentially grown. People who visit here from Europe literally talk a

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Re: Apple Thunderbolt Display to newer USB-C mac - 14 days ago

All USB-C ports on all Apple Mac models shipping today are 40Gb/s with USB4 and Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4. They are all backwards compatible with USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB 3.2 480MB/s-5Gb/s-10GB/s in addition to the Thunderbolt 40Gb/s. The different between Apples Thunderbolt/Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 designations has nothing to do with capability the Thunderbolt implementation itself.

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Re: SSD prices going back up - 4 weeks ago

The NAND producers have been losing incredibly now for some time... prices need to more than double from their lows to come back to profitability. They all seemed to cut production about the same time and it's quickly impacting. We're moderating - but it's not unreasonably to see 2X costs on 1TB and higher cap drives by summer vs. the low stuff. QLC and TLC NAND, until recently, has had a really

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Re: ‘ First Benchmark Results Surface for M3 Chip in New Macs ‘ - 5 weeks ago

Quotemattkime About as expected. Nice, but not worth delaying a purchase. I'm curious if there will be a bigger difference in the higher end chips. I'd anticipate the delta on Pro and Max form M1/M2/M3 to be tighter than that of the base M1/M2/M3. And really - all of these are just so dang fast..... You got to really be pushing the limits to need to upgrade to a new M series from equiva

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Re: I really dislike the AppleTV interface - 5 weeks ago

My only comment would be that I was surprised that the Apple Scary Fast event was not displayed above the fold.. had to scroll down a couple rows to find it... on a row the was dedicated, but all the same - not in any display block above the fold. Okay - not really about interface..... It is one of the less intuitive for sure. A lot of it is fine, but looking for your media and media in genera

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Re: Going to a Buc-ees is like going to church! - 5 weeks ago

Buc-ee's is a Texas institution going beyond the borders now. I don't buy gas there.... but really glad they have Tesla Superchargers at them now. Crazy amount of merchandise... but all starts with the best public bathrooms I've ever experienced... let along best along any drive/road stop. Always clean, always top notch, always no waiting, all the time.... That being said - Not like going to c

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Re: Why doesn't Apple make an M2 iMac? - 6 weeks ago

I do. I will be pretty shocked if it's not an M3 iMac next week... Not a threat to the M2 Max/Ultras. And to have a step up vs. the low end laptops on desktop.... and m2 MAX and Ultra still will be significant step ups vs. M3 + other benefits in those models vs. iMac 24" - so it's not hurting those higher end option.

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Re: Why doesn't Apple make an M2 iMac? - 6 weeks ago

Not sure why they skipped iMac 24 with the M2... different Market... and the M1 already super fast for 95% out there... Apple Silicon is so fast for the consumer side, it's just beyond beyond. M3 though - here it comes. i'll be shocked and totally blind sided if next week these aren't M3 Macs including 24" that come out. I'd expect M3 iMac and maybe MacBook Pro 13".. with the rest s

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Re: Anybody used Discount Tires Direct? - 3 months ago

I'd 2nd that... Been using Discount Tires in Austin area for last decade and always been easy to work with + will always match price, etc. I'd be shocked if they'd not match their online deal and then have normal installation cost+. Great warranty/service there too. Quotepdq Thanks. I’ll call the local DT and find out how much more they’ll charge for installation. Heck, maybe they’ll pri

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Re: Hub for my new used M1 MacBook Air? - 6 months ago

For a travel dock that works all the time and is truly in full spec compliance - there is a reason we've gotten the accolades for this one... For desktop / more stationary and more ports - I'd implore to go with Thunderbolt.. better performance, and with our stuff, much better power management and efficiency too. So many docks out there run hot all the time.. because they pull full power e

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Re: Faraday Future's FF 91 electric vehicles will cost as much as $309,000 - 6 months ago

Software is so important in Electric vehicles... it's why, among other things, Tesla is so far far far out in front of the pack even as the whole industry electrifies.

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Re: Thinking about a 27-inch iMac from our sponsor - 1 year ago

The 5K Macs we have are a steal right now and actually will be going up in price soon... And either way - they are selling at a pace that has them gone before we even get to Black Friday and I promise that they will not be dropping in price. M1 / M2 is really a great option and you could use your existing iMac as an external display.... And then later get a better 4K or 5K external. No mat

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Re: RAIN!!!!! - 1 year ago

So grateful for the rain that starting pouring in Austin yesterday - really needed!

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Re: 512GB CFExpress Card (Type B) $199.99 - 1 year ago

Thanks - we don't post often here - but certainly need to make sure you're hearing about our gear - and ideally where you hear first on the other stuff before here too.

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512GB CFExpress Card (Type B) $199.99 - 1 year ago

I noticed a topic below on a Delkin CFe type B 512... for nearly $500. Technology is moving forward, fast... we were a little higher than that till recently actually. But the OWC equivalent 512 today is under $200... and is of equal capability, reliability vs. Delkin if not higher. We've done some incredible work over the last year to leverage our flash expertise into the media card space and

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Re: Could be a refund, could be an invoice. Who's to say? - 1 year ago

yep Pretty widely distributing phishing/pay scam email. QuoteAcer The fake paid receipt scam is really prominent this year. I get them frequently to my work account.

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Re: Molly, you in danger girl?!.....California went big on 'solar panels' now there is a very bad side effect.... - 1 year ago

I agree with the longevity of Solar Panels in general... and the newer panels, especially the USA made Sunpower, also have far better efficiency loss each year. The problem with much older panels that are getting to the 20, 25+ year marks - less about failure and more about - how much are they still generating. When we went all in to add solar on our new Woodstock location and our Austin buil

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Re: Turning a RocketStor 6661A Thunderbolt 3 expansion chassis with an PCIe NVME card and stick into an external boot drive? - 1 year ago

The external hardware is all bootable.... any limits are the Mac/MacOS... which you can currently do external boots with/from - just some hoop jumping depending on the OS version and especially with Apple Silicon Macs. We are actually looking to see that easier from OWC side in the future.... regardless of all that... I do not believe he's going to get a recognizable benefit from booting from

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Re: Turning a RocketStor 6661A Thunderbolt 3 expansion chassis with an PCIe NVME card and stick into an external boot drive? - 1 year ago

As long as the PCIe card is Thunderbolt aware (all of our Acceleriors from the 1M2 to the 8M2 are, for example - and I most NVMe to PCIe carrier cards use chipsets in general that are), will work A-OK in a Thunderbolt PCIe chassis. Bootability is more about the OS and system. Currently there are options for all Mac/OS versions for external bootability even if not exactly Apple supported. App

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Re: Saw Obi Wan and ST:Strange New Worlds-Pretty Good - 1 year ago

We haven't started into Obi Wan yet.... But expecting to enjoy it. Only 3 eps into SNW - and my son and I definitely enjoying it as you are. Quoteanonymouse1 Obi Wan started off pretty slow, but it's definitely picking up. It reminds me of the original trilogy-not as good, but of that calibre. YMMV. Strange New Worlds is strongly reminiscent of the original series, with better special

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Re: RYF ! Microcenter MacBook Air M1 - $829 - 1 year ago

We get two types of units from Apple... ones with and ones without Apple warranty - in both cases these are factory refurb or repackaged new (battery cycles 2-4 suggest never used)... We don't get to choose and the warranty displayed is correct and system driven by true warranty parameter. You can extend the 90 day Warranty to up to 2yrs via OWC as an option on non-Apple warranty units. O

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Re: RYF ! Microcenter MacBook Air M1 - $829 - 1 year ago

I am not sure... but is that an education version, etc? It's 7-Core GPU version - and not sure what else different other than $999 retail vs. the 8-Core version is a $1299.00 normal retail. For those interested - we have the $1299 retail version in new condition, Apple Factory Refurbished, at $879.00 also have 512GB version that is $1499 Apple new at $999.

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Re: Strange New Worlds again - 1 year ago

If wasn't a diehard fan....latests seasons of Discovery and Picard would have been it. My son been rightfully critical. With that said - really excited not for Strange New Worlds! QuoteTiangou The first episode plus early reviews of the 1st 5 episodes give me hope for this show. Fingers crossed that they don't fall into the various traps that led to "Discovery" and "Pica

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Re: 32GB Apple TV 4K Streaming Media Player (2021) $150 - 1 year ago

Video Streaming the same... and if not in it for the gaming stuff, this is the prior gen - with 64GB - $119 including Apple 1yr Warranty and 90 days free AppleTV+ offer included.

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Re: Computer Generated Imagery can't save it: Dr Strange 2 - 1 year ago

Have to agree... I enjoyed Loki, and the Guardian series... With those watched, probably more enjoyment from this? Either way, looking forward to being entertained, which is the point. If not entertained, then will be disappointed. Otherwise, let the haters be what they must be. next Thor looks entertaining too. QuoteBernie Wanda Vision would help. The Marvel Universe is very intertwined.

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Re: What hardware do I need to upgrade a 2014 mac mini with NVMe SSD if one isn't already installed - 1 year ago

You know - if you go to Eshop.Macsales.com and our SSD section, we've got SSD options specifically designed for 2014 Mac mini.

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Re: ‘ DIY Apple Studio Display uses 2014 iMac to save $730 ‘ - 1 year ago

Wonder if a newer iMac 5K base would have even been closer or equal to the studio. What stinks the most is that Target Display Mode used to let us use iMacs as displays... that changed with 4K and 5K models of course.

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Re: Rocket Lab is trying to catch a hot potato falling from space - 1 year ago

First for a private company.. but guess, all been done before. Impressive today - and impressive in all cases... QuoteRacer X Quotejdc seems easy enough. C130 did it plenty My partner's dad did a lot of this in the Air Force in the '60s. SAR from helicopters and C-119. Did the balloon rescue a number of times, the canopy penetrator, and was on station for some of the Mercury landin

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