//ON MACS
This was bound to happen. I never wanted to get into the whole Apple thing, but was coerced into trying an iPod Touch to create some car review videos. I chose the iPod because of the HD front and rear camera, then realized the operating system is really simple and more suited to me.
I have owned a few phones since then and after buying a refurbished MacBook Pro I got in touch with the distribution centre to set up some product sales for other people. The keyboard, trackpad and the display is replaced so you receive what looks like a brand new laptop with a full one year manufacturers warranty.
I have never had a problem computing since upgrading to the M1 MacBook Pro. It just works.
I have owned a few phones since then and after buying a refurbished MacBook Pro I got in touch with the distribution centre to set up some product sales for other people. The keyboard, trackpad and the display is replaced so you receive what looks like a brand new laptop with a full one year manufacturers warranty.
I have never had a problem computing since upgrading to the M1 MacBook Pro. It just works.
Language variations on the laptops are available. If you get in contact to buy a Macbook I can get the correct keyboard layout to suit. The M1 MacBook Air and Pro are the main items available. I can also sell the M1 Mac Mini, and get decent prices on older iPads..
If you are thinking about upgrading your current laptop or even desktop PC for something new, the M1 processor is powerful. I don't think the M1 Pro, M1 Max or M1 Ultra processors are even needed after seeing what the base M1 is capable of.
YouTube reviews have proven the Air is more than capable of editing videos with games open and several internet browsers running simultaneously. Putting a mobile phone processor inside a computer has completely changed the game. Not to mention zero fan noise because they never get warm or hot.
Professional music producers on YouTube are using the base M1 MacBook Air with 8GB RAM, rendering my M1 Pro with 16GB too good my needs. I have never gone over 7GB RAM when creating music. If you are coming from Windows, or already have a Mac and are worried about Intel/M1 compatibility issues - do not worry.
I had the same fear but everything is 'backwards' compatible. This means when I open the Messenger or WhatsApp app, it automatically runs an Intel emulator with zero discernible difference. This means the M1 is powerful enough to be its own machine, and it has the ability to mimic the i3, i5, i7 and i9 BETTER than an Intel processor.
The built in conversion software is called Rosetta 2 and when I had WhatsApp and Messenger on this MacBook it ran completely fine. I only use it for music production, video editing and internet based work now so no longer use the Rosetta 2 feature.
YouTube reviews have proven the Air is more than capable of editing videos with games open and several internet browsers running simultaneously. Putting a mobile phone processor inside a computer has completely changed the game. Not to mention zero fan noise because they never get warm or hot.
Professional music producers on YouTube are using the base M1 MacBook Air with 8GB RAM, rendering my M1 Pro with 16GB too good my needs. I have never gone over 7GB RAM when creating music. If you are coming from Windows, or already have a Mac and are worried about Intel/M1 compatibility issues - do not worry.
I had the same fear but everything is 'backwards' compatible. This means when I open the Messenger or WhatsApp app, it automatically runs an Intel emulator with zero discernible difference. This means the M1 is powerful enough to be its own machine, and it has the ability to mimic the i3, i5, i7 and i9 BETTER than an Intel processor.
The built in conversion software is called Rosetta 2 and when I had WhatsApp and Messenger on this MacBook it ran completely fine. I only use it for music production, video editing and internet based work now so no longer use the Rosetta 2 feature.
I regularly sell the MacBook Pro whereas the Air isn't a popular choice in honesty. This is strange though because the online reviews prove it to be just as good and cheaper. Maybe the MacBook Pro has become the household name amongst laptop users. If I did upgrade I would buy the new MacBook Air with the M2 processor.
The Mac mini is also a nice tool. I would have loved a Mac mini but I travel a lot and its great having a laptop to take to studios or use on a train journey with my mini keyboard - you can visit the //ON BEATS section of this website for more info.
The MacBook Pro has a retail price of £1299 and I can sell them for £1100. The benefit of the Pro over the Air are the internal fans - the Air has no fans and will limit its processor power as it builds heat. I haven't ever seen one overheat from video editing or music production but it will cut power as it gets warm. The M1 air costs £999 new from Apple and I can sell them for £900 with a one year manufacturers warranty.
The Mac mini is also a nice tool. I would have loved a Mac mini but I travel a lot and its great having a laptop to take to studios or use on a train journey with my mini keyboard - you can visit the //ON BEATS section of this website for more info.
The MacBook Pro has a retail price of £1299 and I can sell them for £1100. The benefit of the Pro over the Air are the internal fans - the Air has no fans and will limit its processor power as it builds heat. I haven't ever seen one overheat from video editing or music production but it will cut power as it gets warm. The M1 air costs £999 new from Apple and I can sell them for £900 with a one year manufacturers warranty.
If you are looking for a device you can send an email or hit the instagram button at the very top of this page. I can have your device delivered within one week of purchase. I currently spend six months at home in England and the summer months in Germany every year. The idea for selling refurbished Apple products came about during the covid lockdown, and I am glad I have got it set up.
I have owned my M1 Pro for just over a year and it impresses me every time. It never stalls. It never stutters. It just works. Effortlessly. The MacBook devices with Apple Silicon processors do exactly that. The old intel MacBooks also annoyed me because of the fan noise and ever changing clock speed.
If you use Windows and would like the Mac user interface installed I can do this on Windows 7, 10 and 11. The install takes ages but it is 100% possible. My Lenovo laptop that is used for engine tuning has the full 'Monterey' layout with the dock feature. I can now use a Windows laptop with the same smooth scrolling interface of MacOS.
I have had a few requests to create the identical setup on Windows PC's and laptops so thought I would mention the possibility. If the laptop is out of view, with a Logitech keyboard, mouse and monitor you can create a great desktop setup on a great budget.
This is a good solution for internet browsing, with the addition of video editing/coding/music production if desired. The greatest benefit is the windows devices are a lot cheaper to buy. I will upload a picture of the Windows 7 running the MacOS icon setup below.
Thank you for reading.
Nicholas Lawrence
I have owned my M1 Pro for just over a year and it impresses me every time. It never stalls. It never stutters. It just works. Effortlessly. The MacBook devices with Apple Silicon processors do exactly that. The old intel MacBooks also annoyed me because of the fan noise and ever changing clock speed.
If you use Windows and would like the Mac user interface installed I can do this on Windows 7, 10 and 11. The install takes ages but it is 100% possible. My Lenovo laptop that is used for engine tuning has the full 'Monterey' layout with the dock feature. I can now use a Windows laptop with the same smooth scrolling interface of MacOS.
I have had a few requests to create the identical setup on Windows PC's and laptops so thought I would mention the possibility. If the laptop is out of view, with a Logitech keyboard, mouse and monitor you can create a great desktop setup on a great budget.
This is a good solution for internet browsing, with the addition of video editing/coding/music production if desired. The greatest benefit is the windows devices are a lot cheaper to buy. I will upload a picture of the Windows 7 running the MacOS icon setup below.
Thank you for reading.
Nicholas Lawrence
