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Slow performance from new macbook pro m1 ?

Hey there,

Question so I've been debating on pulling the trigger on the new M1 macbooks and I finally did it today, Sold my 15 inch 2017 Macbook pro & I went with the base model 8GB 512GB version of the M1 Macbook Pro. because I didn't want to wait 1+ months to get the 16GB version w/ 1TB SSD I've been watching video reviews on them since they shipped and I was seeing everyone was having CRAZY fast boot up times, Davinchi Resolve handing 4k footage insanely fast on the base model pro and air ..

Today when installing my apps on my laptop the app store crashed so I let it reopen, today I installed Davinchi resolve 17 - and I'm getting very very laggy playback and it's not what I had seen in every other video review. I'm even getting the beach ball on regular usage..

Is my product defective?

Posted on Dec 2, 2020 5:20 PM

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BrownGuyMadeIT Author

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Posted on Dec 2, 2020 6:43 PM

I know how to re-install the OS, Unfortunately had to do it with my old 2017MBP when I upgraded to Catalina, but as it's a BRAND NEW MacBook directly from the store not even 12 hours ago I shouldn't have to do this lol.. Why is this a thing?

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Apr 26, 2021 7:06 PM in response to Donnie_D

Agree, I only use the same programs you reference, slower than my 3 year old PC, not only on initial program opening but consistently

Apr 27, 2021 2:16 PM in response to raviolleigh

This all sounds like what I'm experiencing

umesh621

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May 4, 2021 9:26 PM in response to IAmRKZ

I too bought a similar configuration in February and still have the same problems after returning to the dealer to fix it. Any fixes, you found?

May 19, 2021 8:22 AM in response to changavar

Yeah, I'm not having issues ATM anymore BUT - once the 16 inch M1X comes I'm selling this one and grabbing it, the M1 is deff not what they advertised it to be.

May 19, 2021 9:29 AM in response to Everquin

I did the same thing, I swapped from a 15 inch 2017 fully spec'd MBP to the M1 because of the hype... Adobe is doo doo on the M1 and it's going to stay doo doo for quite some time. It's sad.

May 19, 2021 9:42 AM in response to BrownGuyMadeIT

adobe has recently issued Apple-Silicon M1 versions of its two most popular Apps, but you must download them deliberately -- they are not served to you by software update.

Donnie_D

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May 19, 2021 10:46 AM in response to umesh621

I downloaded Big Sur 11.2.3 and it is working faster now. Not sure why, but I don't think I'm going to download the latest version in fear of it lagging again.

May 20, 2021 12:55 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

well, your answer is correct re: microsoft but the greater issue is the M1 macbook is noticeably slow across the board, especially startup. the lag occurs when opening all apps, it is just not fast