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ifer

Aug 31 2007, 01:51 PM

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Try This Site?

i think it's cheaper than in mac store.
or i think you can opt for the kingston value RAM. there was some thread about it prviously over here about the compatibility.

the 2x1GB you can sell it off...

deu5

Aug 31 2007, 08:58 PM

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quick question for kingston value RAM or any other RAm beside the Apple RAM , will it sustains the strain-full memory usage .. im a graphic designer whom regularly used 2-3 graphic software at once when designing , i also interested to upgrade my macbook d2c,

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Try This Site?

i think it's cheaper than in mac store.
or i think you can opt for the kingston value RAM. there was some thread about it previously over here about the compatibility.

the 2x1GB you can sell it off

surprisingly your given website sell a paired 1gig + 1 gig ram for only RM 350 .. compared to buying from apple which will cause me 1 gig = RM 410 ----> is this true or im being cheated?

MoNnY

Sep 1 2007, 04:09 AM

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ok. i'm getting my macbook soon and thinking of ways to protect it
any idea where can i buy marware protection pack in KL ?

MacDaNife

Sep 1 2007, 08:04 AM

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Mac RAM has always been ridiculously expensive in Malaysia. I bought my RAM upgrade from MCEtech (together with a harddrive upgrade too). I'd also recommend One World Computing at http://eshop.macsales.com/.

If you do go the online route be sure to ship FedEx International Priority. Saving on shipping just doesn't make sense as it's not only the time taken to transport but also the fact that they will facilitate passage through customs.

I also bought the Marware Protection Pack from Machines in MidValley. Given that this is available online for around USD35; the fact that Machines is selling for RM180 thereabouts reinforces what we already know about our local mac retailers....

Buy online.

nando

Sep 1 2007, 09:47 PM

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QUOTE(MacDaNife @ Sep 1 2007, 08:04 AM)

Mac RAM has always been ridiculously expensive in Malaysia. I bought my RAM upgrade from MCEtech (together with a harddrive upgrade too). I'd also recommend One World Computing at http://eshop.macsales.com/.

If you do go the online route be sure to ship FedEx International Priority. Saving on shipping just doesn't make sense as it's not only the time taken to transport but also the fact that they will facilitate passage through customs.

I also bought the Marware Protection Pack from Machines in MidValley. Given that this is available online for around USD35; the fact that Machines is selling for RM180 thereabouts reinforces what we already know about our local mac retailers....

Buy online.

Thanks MacDanife....
checked the MCEtech and found this
http://store.mcetech.com/Merchant2/merchan...Product_Count=0
-and with the Fedex Priority shipping you recommended its comes up to about USD285...
about 400RM cheaper than what i was quoted here....good value..thanks!

MoNnY

Sep 2 2007, 02:05 AM

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okok.. thx..
will check out machines @ MV

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Sep 2 2007, 02:17 AM

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QUOTE(nando @ Aug 31 2007, 01:42 PM)

checked with Apple...to do so for the new MBP will cost a whopping RM1399! it means discarding the 2X1G RAM in the new MBP and fitting in a 2 x 2G RAM.....

anyoone can suggest a cheaper option?

cheers

there is a cheaper option: to do it yourself. The RAM upgrade is pretty straightforward. You just need to make sure that the RAM you purchase is compatible with the mac. Im no expert in this field so maybe another forummer can help, its only like 1 screw or something to replace the ram.

also i would agree with macdenife on the WD drives as oppose to seagate. all the wd drives i bought are still functioning perfectly. I find they work much better than seagate/maxtor drives which seem to have a lifespan of two years for me.

anyways abit ot but i use superduper to back up as well.. and i run bootcamp on vista.. anyone know anybackup programs that work like superduper for vista... free ones please.. thx

munky

Sep 2 2007, 07:30 PM

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guys, how do i maximize the window fullscreen ? when i click the green + button some programs only maximize the window vertically. I have to do it manually. But when i press it again, it'll go back to the initial size

MoNnY

Sep 3 2007, 03:30 AM

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what program do you guys use to watch movies ?
cause i'm looking for a program that has all the codecs... so just install and use...

xandman

Sep 3 2007, 07:04 AM

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QUOTE(MoNnY @ Sep 3 2007, 03:30 AM)

what program do you guys use to watch movies ?
cause i'm looking for a program that has all the codecs... so just install and use...

VLC...=)

kwekeugene

Sep 3 2007, 09:50 AM

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If you watch mainly downloaded Avi, get the Dvix codex for quicktime. VLC is good option for viewing pretty much anything, but the app sometimes quits unexpectedly while in full screen.

siaukia

Sep 3 2007, 12:10 PM

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ello guys
i got a bit demotivated a lot after looked at LYN pricelist from CZONE for
1gb ddr2 667mhz ram = rm140

i bought mine 2 piece of 1gb ram 667mhz for my macbook from taiwan for rm180++ per piece...i'm conned?

but last time i checked with lowyat's macstore they quote me rm599 per stick for 1gb
hmm...someone...please...enlighten me...

allvin

Sep 3 2007, 12:56 PM

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QUOTE(kwekeugene @ Sep 3 2007, 10:50 AM)

If you watch mainly downloaded Avi, get the Dvix codex for quicktime. VLC is good option for viewing pretty much anything, but the app sometimes quits unexpectedly while in full screen.

better use perian --> http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/30931 It support tons of media format, except RMVB/RM and wmv (i think

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munky

Sep 3 2007, 01:23 PM

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guys, where can i find the casing for macbook, like the one by Speck or something.

One more thing, can anyone help me with my problem above hehe

Added on September 3, 2007, 4:44 pmwhere's everyone ?

can someone tell me where can i find dvi-d to vga adapter ? I bought the wrong adapter just now, which is the dvi-a to vga. Wasted !!!!!

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Sep 3 2007, 06:54 PM

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hi! just want to know whether are there any UTM students using any macbook there? need some help to configure the wireless thingie. went to register my macbook for wireless facilities, the ppl in the IT dept was clueless on how to configure my mac for the wireless... thanks

lokgotz

Sep 3 2007, 08:24 PM

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QUOTE(lokgotz @ Aug 28 2007, 04:24 AM)

i think my macbook battery is half dead...

it charges fully, then when used without the adapter, it goes up to about 25-30% then the whole macbook shutsdown, without notice...total lost of power...

i remembered when it used to approach less than 20%, the batt bar on the top turns red right?

i ran a test with coconutbattery...and this is what i got

user posted image

155 charge cycles is not too bad right?? and my capacity is still at 93%, which is not too bad considering it's age...

I'll be sending it one of the mac shops...been having a lot of hardware problems with my mac....now sekali gus kao tim the thing...

Is it because my macbook is the first batch?? I am one of the first few macbook owners in malaysia...pre booked it when it was announced, got it when it was just launched..

Hi, i quoted my previous post...

I have not send my MB to the service center yet (yes, I am procastinating)..

But I've been monitoring my batt status....these few days, i managed to use it until about 10%, then i went to charge it...does that mean my battery is ok?

Since it is ok these few days, if i send it to VR tech, will they not change a new batt for me? since i cant really prove that something is faulty..

P.S. I hate it when this happens..when i want it to go wrong, it doesn't....happens to me EVERY SINGLE TIME.

lokgotz

Sep 3 2007, 08:27 PM

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QUOTE(siaukia @ Sep 3 2007, 12:10 PM)

ello guys
i got a bit demotivated a lot after looked at LYN pricelist from CZONE for
1gb ddr2 667mhz ram = rm140

i bought mine 2 piece of 1gb ram 667mhz for my macbook from taiwan for rm180++ per piece...i'm conned?

but last time i checked with lowyat's macstore they quote me rm599 per stick for 1gb
hmm...someone...please...enlighten me...

RAM prices are different among countries.....I am sure you were not conned, RM40 differences is not that huge....

The RAMS sold in macstores are apple certified RAMS, which are usually much more expensive...

siaukia

Sep 3 2007, 08:44 PM

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thanks for the reply
but the rami bought from taiwan is from apple centre at their SOGO pacific @ taipei

maybe this weekend i'll drop by lowyat to confirm the price again. scared until pant drop

MacDaNife

Sep 3 2007, 08:58 PM

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QUOTE(siaukia @ Sep 3 2007, 08:44 PM)

thanks for the reply
but the rami bought from taiwan is from apple centre at their SOGO pacific @ taipei

maybe this weekend i'll drop by lowyat to confirm the price again. scared until pant drop

You've already bought the RAM. (Presumably) it's working well in your computer. Why bother to look back?

Move on. Go look at other stuff that you're interested in. It's a far more productive use of your time, no?

ifer

Sep 3 2007, 09:33 PM

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apple centre in taiwan sell their 1GB ram for rm 180?
here selling rm 400++ leh
am i right?

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