Unboxing: NEW Apple MacBook M2 Pro 14" (January 2023)

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  • Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
  • I FINALLY UPGRADED MY MACBOOK after having the 2018 MacBook Pro for YEARS. In this video, I'll walk you through my purchasing process, the pickup, the initial unboxing of the laptop and a review after editing this video :)
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    In this video, we'll unbox the NEW Apple MacBook M2 Pro 14" (January 2023). This new MacBook is a powerful machine that comes with a variety of features, including a 14 inch screen and a powerful Core i5 processor. We'll show you all of the features and specifications of this new MacBook, and give you our opinion on whether or not it's a good purchase.
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  • @techmentormaria
    @techmentormaria  Год назад +14

    For the MacBook Set-Up video: what do you want to see the most? I'm adding basic settings, productivity tools and software I use the most!

    • @omarh5877
      @omarh5877 Год назад

      Would love to know if you use a software that show CPU and RAM usage at the top, I know there are some out there but don't know if you use a specific one.
      Your IDE of choice
      And tips on how to manage notifications because I get the same ones on my Mac and phone
      And maybe accessories, if any

    • @Jhonatanrs
      @Jhonatanrs Год назад

      brazilian?

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад

      The video is online now ✨

    • @user-kb2ob9qq5m
      @user-kb2ob9qq5m Год назад

      We need a way to get windows in new macbook

  • @burntwixxs4407
    @burntwixxs4407 Год назад +23

    What I like the most about this video is the fact that you clearly are not a computer freak who only talks about numbers etc. You just speak about the pure use case of this machine. Thus, it makes your feedback so much more reliable and valuable. Very nice video quality btw!

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад +3

      I'm a bit of a computer freak myself buuuut there are plenty of other people out there that convey that information better than me so thanks for confirming that the use case explanation was more useful for people :)

  • @garethc369
    @garethc369 Год назад +4

    I get my 14” with 1tb/32gb this Saturday…. my first upgrade since my 2015 27” iMac! 😅 I can’t wait! 🎉

  • @TheTechExplorer
    @TheTechExplorer Год назад +7

    Congrats on the upgrade! It's amazing how long Macbook Pros can last, I kept my MacBook around for a decade before upgrading to the 2019 MacBook. I have a touchbar and never use it either, only times I really used it was to skip through ads haha. Enjoy! 🎉

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад +1

      Thanks! My old MacBook is still in perfect condition but my video editing slowed me down so much and it was time 😅

    • @TheTechExplorer
      @TheTechExplorer Год назад +1

      @@techmentormaria Definitely, this will make your life easier as a content creator! 🙌

  • @cintakate58
    @cintakate58 Год назад +1

    Just bought my mac pro 14 after watching this video! Thanks it was very helpful in my decision! :)

  • @ibrkmr
    @ibrkmr Год назад

    I can feel the excitement. Congrats for your new machine. 😊

  • @CLASHEGOR
    @CLASHEGOR Год назад

    Congratulations 🎉

  • @margaretestherb2008
    @margaretestherb2008 Год назад

    I just got mine yesterday, it’s sooo good 🤩🤩

  • @omarh5877
    @omarh5877 Год назад +1

    The videos quality are exponentially growing, it's absolutely fascinating. Congrats on that and congrats on the laptop. I am expecting to get the 16 inch pro max soon (from my company) and I am so excited for it

  • @tevincollier1256
    @tevincollier1256 Год назад

    Just got one and love it!

  • @truebro77
    @truebro77 3 месяца назад

    Your accent ♥.. And your excitement 😂 so funny. Is this 16gb ram and 512ssd storage? That's what I'm picking up tomorrow and worried about lightroom. Any experience?

  • @wilkikrosnowojtas7776
    @wilkikrosnowojtas7776 10 дней назад

    I would prefer the bigger size of screen

  • @jathebest2835
    @jathebest2835 Год назад +6

    Apple's innovative silicon chip performs great, doesn't it?😄Not hearing a fanning sound is awesome, but I've once experienced heating on the back. I checked Activity Monitor and found one thing taking up a high CPU. Then I terminated it and became normal. Anyway, your unboxing makes me feel happy because I also greeted and welcomed my Macbook so much. I even talked to it like "Welcome to the world! This is your home, baby. You're gonna do a looooot of things along with me!" lol

  • @PlatePursuits
    @PlatePursuits Год назад +2

    Would love to see you cover virtualization and emulation using the M2. I.E. UTM, parallels, nested virtualization, etc.

  • @ignacior8071
    @ignacior8071 Год назад +1

    Hello, I loved your channel, explain clearly about the computer, you have a new subscriber !!!🫶

  • @liy1561
    @liy1561 Год назад

    Consistency has been off the charts and the vids keep getting better and better with each upload, almost at 2k as well I see u 👀

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад

      Thank you 💕 can’t believe we’re almost at 2k!

  • @breezefps
    @breezefps Год назад

    The quality of your videos are insane! Congrats for the awesome content!

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад

      Thank you -- I'm learning a lot in the process of making my videos better :)

  • @gwaddles
    @gwaddles Год назад

    Great video. Excellent lighting, audio and angles

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад

      Thank you 🥹 I’m a brand new RUclipsr so this means a lot

  • @Yurro
    @Yurro Год назад +1

    Wooo the M2 looks so exciting! I recently got the chance to use the 14" M1 for a while and it's crazy how silent and powerful they are

  • @AshTheDuke
    @AshTheDuke Год назад

    thanks for this video

  • @ivandubinsky1857
    @ivandubinsky1857 Год назад

    You'll love it. I have the M1 Pro version and it's, by far, the best laptop I've ever owned.

  • @imbes64
    @imbes64 Год назад

    Great reception on this video! Channel is growing nicely!

  • @josep7831
    @josep7831 Год назад

    I picked up my 2023 macbook pro m2 14 inch 16gb ram and 1tb in williamsburgh also and i love it im using it for music,dj

  • @jonb8633
    @jonb8633 Год назад

    thanks for the review, I have a 2015 13 inch mackbook pro that is still running good. I will change the batteries. This machines are pretty good

  • @generic_official
    @generic_official Год назад +1

    How did you copy/move your old laptop to this new one?

  • @goldeneagleservices8264
    @goldeneagleservices8264 Год назад

    Maria Thank you very much for making this nice video. 🙏

  • @codewithAyii
    @codewithAyii Год назад

    Great video! I’m waiting to get the M1 Pro on sale so I can save a bit of money. I’ll be looking forward to watching your setup video.

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад +1

      Might be a good idea tbh! I thought about doing this but went with the M2 for extra power

  • @Husain.Almisbah
    @Husain.Almisbah Год назад

    it's called braided cable darlin' not texture

  • @freshfalcon3996
    @freshfalcon3996 Год назад +1

    I love this video. Thank you. I’m on the fence: 14 vs 16, and pro vs max!

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад +1

      Which one did you go for?

    • @freshfalcon3996
      @freshfalcon3996 Год назад

      @@techmentormaria Thanks for your interest! I went for the 16” m2 pro max. Yes, it’s expensive, but I’ll probably keep it 10 years, so I figured I’d be as future proof as possible. It’s probably overkill for my current needs.

  • @amazinglif.e3790
    @amazinglif.e3790 Год назад

    Great video, just subscribed, hope there's more to come. No pressure

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад +1

      I have a goal to upload a video every week this year so you'll see a lot more! :)

  • @user-rj2ll4nd6w
    @user-rj2ll4nd6w Год назад

    Thanks, that's interesting to watch)

  • @transitengineer
    @transitengineer Год назад

    Please do a short video of how you connect and set-up your Apple display. It appears to be a 2012, 27-inch Cinema LED Thunderbolt display. Many times it is the simple things when using a computer system, that can cause the most headaches (smile...smile).

  • @michaelolusegun4609
    @michaelolusegun4609 5 месяцев назад

    Hey Maria, which mic is that on your table?

  • @molchaniazolotovacommunica9015
    @molchaniazolotovacommunica9015 Год назад +1

    5:22 the only thing more impressive than the M2 MBPro is what you wear: the blouse👏❤️! I have a few of the same black/grey blouse combinations - elegant and feels professional!!! As for the macbook pro replacement, I want a stylus/pen to write on the screen...so maybe need a windows laptop instead, not sure actually. Buying clothes is so much easier🤗

  • @TimWinningham
    @TimWinningham Год назад

    Looking forward to the load out.

  • @JacobSucksAtCode
    @JacobSucksAtCode Год назад

    Another video let’s gooooo!

  • @tylernpc
    @tylernpc Год назад +1

    Video looks great, any reason you didn't go for an M1 Pro seeing how the price has fallen?

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад +1

      I always try to go for the latest tech when it's out -- maybe that's suboptimal but I feel like I'd miss out on extra power if I didn't do that

  • @SuperThunder911
    @SuperThunder911 Год назад

    Great job,awesome laptop,thanks 🥰

  • @tompurvis1261
    @tompurvis1261 Год назад +1

    What actual 14 did you get? I was upgrading from a 2012 MB Pro, so any model was much better. I purchased the 14 inch M2 Pro with 16 gigs ram and 1 TB drive. It is blowing me away!

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад +1

      The base model!

    • @tompurvis1261
      @tompurvis1261 Год назад

      @@techmentormaria we just found it’s limits. Playing x-plane 12 with all the settings on high. It finally got warm.

  • @krishnansrinivasan830
    @krishnansrinivasan830 Год назад

    Nice & Thanks :)

  • @donnagoldberg3598
    @donnagoldberg3598 Год назад

    Why did you pick 14"? Do you find it too small edit photos / video, when you are not using an external monitor ( like when you are at a coffee shop), etc? I have an external monitor only 1/2 the time, so can't decide what size would be best. Any thoughts?

  • @joegoldberg1543
    @joegoldberg1543 Год назад

    How comfortable it is to travel, I mean to ask about weight on a carryon bag

  • @vadud3
    @vadud3 Год назад

    Yep I need one of those at least for the ports. I do not like to external adapter with those extensions, super annoying.

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад

      I got so used to them over the years but now that I don't have to worry about it anymore: YAY!

  • @373.Visuals
    @373.Visuals Год назад

    Amazing video!!!!!

  • @PureGlide
    @PureGlide Год назад

    Nice work, great to not repeat all the same information from most other youtube channels do. I need to stop watching so many unboxing videos...

  • @Abhizit
    @Abhizit Год назад

    I am now going to open the box and look whats in there.... Wow... Its a macbook...

  • @Javarrol
    @Javarrol Год назад

    First time MacBook owner 13 inch MacBook Pro M2. I was thinking 💭 of switching to a 14/16 inch 🧐 hmmm

  • @raulbeto5
    @raulbeto5 Год назад

    Is apple more popular/useful with software engineers instead of windows?

  • @RameshKumar-ng3nf
    @RameshKumar-ng3nf Год назад

    I am completely new to your channel and subscribed 🙂
    Your presentation of macbook unboxing and video editing is so beautiful to watch ♥👌.
    I have a old macbook pro 16" (intel) and recently upgraded to "M2 Mac mini" - 24 GB RAM , 512 GB storage, as i mostly work at home in desktop setups for long hours. Really M2 non-pro is also very fast.
    My old macbook pro 16" (intel) i use it during travel, it gets my job done as i dosent work much during travel🙂

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад +1

      This means a lot to me as a small and brand new RUclipsr . I'm excited to keep growing and learning more about the RUclips platform. I look forward to connecting with viewers and creating content that's both entertaining and meaningful. Thanks for your support!
      I'm committed to making sure my channel remains a positive community, so please reach out if you have any questions or feedback. Your support means the world 💕

    • @RameshKumar-ng3nf
      @RameshKumar-ng3nf Год назад

      @@techmentormaria So Happy to see your reply 😊. Thanks and sure will reach out to you if anything needed. I am sure your channel will grow very quickly as you are really talented . My best wishes for your success ❤. Takecare and Have a good day !

  • @mikegraham8319
    @mikegraham8319 Год назад

    If I'd just spent 2k on a laptop I definitely wouldn't drop the metal connector on it twice sheesh !

  • @Gamethanks
    @Gamethanks Год назад

    I was wondering which version to buy or whether to buy the base and update the Ram through Photoshop. I'm from Windows consumes 24GB of Ram, but I see that it works fine, in the next video you could talk about how the Ram works, Thanks! Excellent video

    • @TheMash84
      @TheMash84 Год назад

      If you use several layers, masks, filters, smart objects and work on gigabytes PSD, as well as using Bridge or Lightroom or any other creative app at the same time, definitely get the 32GB.

  • @user-kb2ob9qq5m
    @user-kb2ob9qq5m Год назад

    Can i use windows and Mac in the same laptop 2023 i will buy the new MacBook pro

  • @kamertonaudiophileplayer847
    @kamertonaudiophileplayer847 Год назад

    If you stay in 4 or 5 stars hotel in Europe, then you will get standard US outlet. But if you travel in India, then it can be a different story, unless you stay in Mumbai.

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад +1

      Unfortunately my parents house in the German suburbs doesn't have the standard US outlet haha

  • @hexgirlfriend
    @hexgirlfriend Год назад

    I'm debating getting this computer right now! Have you noticed if it gets noticeably hot?

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад

      I’ve been working with it on my couch for a few hours and I didn’t notice any heat

  • @matokobas9894
    @matokobas9894 Год назад

    I need advice. I'm buying a laptop soon and I need your opinion on which one is better to choose. M2 Macbook Air or M2 Macbook Pro. Which would you choose and why? money is not a problem, I just want some opinions

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад

      I had the same thought initially. I went with the Pro because I do video editing and wanted more power in my processor.

  • @stephanm.4715
    @stephanm.4715 Год назад +2

    Nice video but having the cable scrape the lid.. 🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @TerranceNock
      @TerranceNock Год назад

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 little things that make me cringe. My Apple Watch scraped the top of mine and dude I panicked lol

  • @evvlau
    @evvlau Год назад

    i am sticking with my Macbook Pro M1. because M3 is going come out in a year with 3mn.

  • @Minecraft2710
    @Minecraft2710 Год назад

    did you clean your old laptop? it could have been the dust blocking the ventilation

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад

      Good call, I didn't try this buuuut I think it was time

  • @gurugamer8632
    @gurugamer8632 Год назад

    Hi,
    I hope you can help me a little.
    I need to order a Macbook Pro today.
    I am learning to edit in Adobe Premiere , Davinci Resolve and After Effects.
    Which specs machines do you order?
    1)
    I am trying to decide between 14" M2 Pro 1ith 19c GPU, 32 GB and 1 TB. I can use external storage.
    For external storage which SSD do you recommend?
    Or
    2)
    I am thinking of the MacBook Pro 16” M2 Max with either 64gb / 96gb ram with 4TB / 8TB internal storage. But I'm not sure if this is an overkill.
    At the moment I edit footage up to 6K. In future I might edit 8K video
    If u edit 4k - 5.6k footage in prores raw might take lot of space
    For video editing and after effects and editing ProRes raw editing 4k-8k is 64gb enough or do I need more ?
    Or do you think the 14" M2 Pro with 19c GPU, 32 GB and 1 TB is fine? How will this perform, Is the GPU good , do I need more ram?
    Thanks

    • @gurugamer8632
      @gurugamer8632 Год назад

      @hello world I’m thinking about MBP 14” - M2 Max - 30c GPU - 32GB - 1TB.

    • @gurugamer8632
      @gurugamer8632 Год назад

      @hello world windows is shit OS

  • @D_Webb
    @D_Webb Год назад

    Is your Yeti plugged into your camera?

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад +1

      I wish. I have a Sony A7R3 which has a bug with external microphones (love the cam otherwise) so I have to plug the yeti into my laptop and sync audio later 😫 suggestions very welcome

  • @cheribgh275
    @cheribgh275 Год назад

    Hi Maria, do u think 16” is heavy?

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад

      The 16 inch is definitely heavy
      Weight (M2 Pro): 4.7 pounds (2.15 kg)
      Weight (M2 Max): 4.8 pounds (2.16 kg)

  • @playercool003
    @playercool003 Год назад

    Would Premiere pro Photoshop n Aftereffects work smoothly on this MacBook Pro

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад +1

      I will definitely try having Final Cut Pro + Davinci Resolve + lightroom + a million Chrome tabs open over the weekend and will report back!

    • @playercool003
      @playercool003 Год назад

      @@techmentormaria thnk u soo much

  • @Tnvrahmed98
    @Tnvrahmed98 Год назад

    Doesn't 14 inch feel too small for development?

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад +1

      Any laptop does. I obviously have external monitors.

  • @jamesl.rockwell9456
    @jamesl.rockwell9456 Год назад

    What impresses me is that you can walk down the street with a brand-new MacBook without concern. I would probably get shot two steps out the door where I live.

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад +1

      :( that doesn’t sound nice. I live in a veeery safe area in nyc. Lots of parents come here too.

    • @deesteez4329
      @deesteez4329 Год назад

      @@techmentormaria 😂😂

  • @hossamgamal8661
    @hossamgamal8661 Год назад

    Can I buy your old MacBook?
    I'm using Windows laptops and I want to try Mac for once

  • @TerranceNock
    @TerranceNock Год назад

    I’ll buy your 2018

  • @BCCGesone
    @BCCGesone Год назад

    Little correction; it has a 10 core CPU, but 16 core GPU 🙂

  • @TAGOdessa
    @TAGOdessa Год назад +4

    Make sure it’s at least 1Tb for M2 (512G for M1) as otherwise disk IO is going to be bottleneck (smaller SSD will be not only 1/2 in capacity, but also in speed).
    Otherwise it’s an awesome device to make stuff happen!

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад

      I think it starts at 512GB actually!

    • @medhavimiddha9882
      @medhavimiddha9882 Год назад +1

      @@techmentormaria What they mean is 512 in M2 is significantly slower than one in M1 (two NAND chip vs. four) so to have comparable SSD speeds with M1, you should bump up your SSD (in M2) to at least 1 Tb.

    • @hereweare9011
      @hereweare9011 Год назад

      What if you get an external ssd?

    • @TAGOdessa
      @TAGOdessa Год назад +1

      @@hereweare9011 you will increase capacity. But it will not be booting faster or loading files faster. Just buy 1Tb+ and enjoy it for next 3-5 years.

    • @medhavimiddha9882
      @medhavimiddha9882 Год назад

      @@TAGOdessa One hundred percent.

  • @Philip__XIII
    @Philip__XIII Год назад

    Welcome to the club

  • @burnedbrowncoal7536
    @burnedbrowncoal7536 Год назад

    i wonder if you can cook well or not 😀
    hi there!

  • @OregonGrower420
    @OregonGrower420 Год назад

    The gap you took in buying another Apple laptop is pretty big. I think that's why the difference is so big lol

  • @riez1150
    @riez1150 Год назад

    This is the base model? I'm so getting this and replacing my M1 Macbook Air

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад +1

      Yes I got the standard base model that they offer in the US!

  • @Aonexia
    @Aonexia Год назад

    Interesting… Question: How did you not know that this new version of Apple Mac Book had/ did not have a mag safe attachment for this model? Did you research this simple fact first before making the purchase on this computer? Or did you just purchase the Apple computer to stay current with what is new? Another Question: Your 2018 model is just as current to do video editing to the level job that you presently output unto RUclips. Why would you need to spend unnecessary money on a new unit knowing that it’s over kill for your present tasks at hand? I’m only curious…

  • @markca8937
    @markca8937 Год назад +1

    I hope it is a good laptop for over 2000 $ 😂🙄

  • @MikeL-gm8ym
    @MikeL-gm8ym Год назад

    Really don't care about the colors of power cord or stickers.

  • @Guironey
    @Guironey Год назад

    niceeeeeeee

  • @Mr.AIFella
    @Mr.AIFella Год назад

    Did you say 16 Cores CPU!?! 🤔
    FYI, ALL version of M2 comes with 12 Cores CPU except the standard one where it still has 10 CPU.
    One thing you gonna realize later that 16 GB of Ram is not enough especially with M processors. At least get 32GB. Why? Because since you gonna use it for video production, bigger Ram will avoid the swapping on the SSD. Swapping to the SSD will reduce life span of the SSD.
    Best,

  • @davidmazur1146
    @davidmazur1146 Год назад

    I hope this will help you to catch some more motivation ! :) enjoy it

    • @davidmazur1146
      @davidmazur1146 Год назад

      grüße aus bayern

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад

      Ahaha I am extremely motivated already 😅

    • @davidmazur1146
      @davidmazur1146 Год назад

      ​@@techmentormaria haha I hope so :) really good content and topics ! like it. Finally now the cable match with the Spacegrey notebook.

  • @Followviky
    @Followviky Год назад

    Is this your laptop 💻 or just promoting

    • @techmentormaria
      @techmentormaria  Год назад

      I wish I was getting a laptop like this sent for free 🥲 it’s my laptop

  • @andou1871
    @andou1871 Год назад

    you're pretty asf sis.

  • @digitalmarketinghumans
    @digitalmarketinghumans Год назад

    The unboxing is one of the best. Apple does an amazing job at the process.
    I have the M1 Pro 14" base. I wish I got the M2 Max 16". I feel the 14 is nice but I really like the 16 inch.