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Very good. in new condition it looked like
Good customer service while getting it as well
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Macbook M4 Pro 14 inch Space Black . I picked up the 14 for something easy to travel with and I can dock it at home . LOVE it had the M1 Air and upgraded . I got a great deal Xmas Eve Flash Sale $300 Off . Couldn't be happier .
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Amazing!!! Best store to buy Apple and electronics. 100% price and service. Congratulations.
This MacBook Pro is the best value for money that Apple has ever made.
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The 14‑inch MacBook Pro with the M4 Pro chip is an excellent all‑round “power user” laptop: it’s overkill for everyday work, fast enough for serious creative pro apps, very quiet, and has outstanding battery life, but it’s still limited for high‑end gaming and impossible to upgrade later. It’s the sweet spot if you want more GPU and memory bandwidth than the base M4 without paying M4 Max money.
Performance and chip
The M4 Pro in the 14‑inch model offers up to a 14‑core CPU and 20‑core GPU with 273 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is a big step up from the base M4, especially in multi‑core and graphics‑heavy work like video editing and 3D.
Benchmarks show M4 Pro CPU performance roughly on par with or better than last‑gen M3 Max in many multi‑core workloads, so it comfortably handles heavy timelines, large RAW photo batches, and software development.
The integrated GPU is around 30% faster than the old M3 Pro GPU and can approach laptop RTX 4070‑class performance in synthetic tests, but in real gaming it still trails high‑end Windows gaming laptops and is limited by macOS game support.
Display, build, and portability
The 14.2‑inch Liquid Retina XDR display is extremely bright, very color‑accurate, and supports ProMotion up to 120 Hz, which makes both media and scrolling feel very smooth.
You can now get a nano‑texture option that cuts reflections significantly, which is great if you work under bright lights but can be slightly more delicate to clean.
Build quality is top‑tier: the chassis is rigid, the hinge is smooth, and it feels dense but still reasonably portable at around 3.4 pounds, though the Space Black finish shows fingerprints more than Silver.
Battery life, thermals, and noise
Battery life is a major strength: light to moderate use often runs well beyond a full workday, and even mixed creative workloads do not drain it as quickly as many Windows competitors.
Under sustained load, the 14‑inch M4 Pro maintains high performance with minimal throttling thanks to efficient silicon and active cooling.
Fans rarely ramp up loudly; most everyday tasks remain essentially silent, and even during exports or code compiles noise stays unobtrusive compared with typical performance laptops.
Ports, storage, and limitations
Port selection is strong for a compact pro machine: you get multiple USB‑C/Thunderbolt ports, HDMI, an SD card slot, and MagSafe, so you can plug in monitors, fast storage, and cameras without living on dongles.
RAM and storage are all unified and soldered, so you must buy the configuration you need up‑front; 16 GB is fine for many users, but 24–36 GB or more is smarter for heavy video, 3D, or lots of VMs.
The main downsides are price, lack of internal upgradability, and the fact that AAA gaming is still better served by a Windows laptop with a high‑end NVIDIA GPU, despite the M4 Pro’s very capable GPU on paper.
Who it’s best for
Excellent choice if you:
Do video editing, photo work, music production, development, or AI/ML prototyping and want a compact but powerful Mac with elite battery life.
Prefer a 14‑inch size for travel or commuting but do not want to sacrifice pro‑level performance and pro‑grade display quality.
Less ideal if you:
Primarily play modern AAA games and want maximum FPS and game library; a Windows RTX laptop will still be better.
Need cheap, user‑upgradeable RAM and SSDs or are on a tight budget; the M4 Air or base M4 Pro with lower specs might be better value.
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I recently purchased an Apple MacBook Air from Best Buy, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision. From the moment I opened the box, the quality and attention to detail were obvious. The design is incredibly sleek and lightweight, making it perfect for both working from home and taking on the go.
Performance-wise, this laptop is impressively fast and responsive. Apps launch instantly, multitasking is smooth, and everything runs seamlessly without lag. The display is bright and crystal clear, which makes streaming, browsing, and working on projects a great experience. The battery life is also fantastic — I can easily get through a full day without needing to recharge.
The keyboard feels comfortable and precise, and the trackpad is very responsive. Overall, this Apple computer delivers premium performance, reliability, and style all in one package.
Highly recommend to anyone looking for a powerful, portable, and dependable laptop!
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recently upgraded to the MacBook M4 Pro from my older Intel-based MacBook, and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase. The performance leap is incredible—everything feels instant, from opening apps to running heavier software like Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro. The new M4 Pro chip absolutely flies through multitasking without breaking a sweat.
The battery life is another standout feature. I can easily get through a full day of work and then some, even when editing videos or working with large design files. The display is stunning—colors are vibrant, and the brightness allows for comfortable use even in brighter environments.
The keyboard feels great to type on, and the trackpad remains the best in the industry. I also love the build quality; it feels premium and solid while staying surprisingly light and portable.
Overall, the MacBook M4 Pro delivers an exceptional blend of performance, battery life, and design. If you’re considering an upgrade or need a powerhouse for creative work, this is absolutely worth it!
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This MacBook Pro has been an absolute upgrade in every way. The Apple M4 Pro chip is insanely fast—everything from multitasking to heavier workloads feels instant, with zero hiccups. The 24GB of memory makes a huge difference if you keep a lot of apps and tabs open, and the 512GB SSD is plenty fast for everyday work and larger projects.
The 14-inch display is sharp, bright, and looks incredible for both work and media, and the Space Black finish looks even better in person. Battery life has been excellent, and the laptop stays cool and quiet even under load. If you’re coming from an older MacBook or need serious performance in a portable machine, this one is absolutely worth it.