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Hardware The New MacBook/MacBook Pro/Air Users Thread v4, Share your joy and your pain here

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lilko
post Jul 21 2009, 12:55 AM

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QUOTE(aizad02 @ Jul 21 2009, 12:27 AM)
for photoshop,it's good enuff edi with 2gb.plus,latest 13" using ddr3 edi.For game,i'm not sure.didn't play games with mac. biggrin.gif
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thank you~ biggrin.gif
then no rpg for me till i use my desktop again.. woot.. rclxms.gif
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post Jul 21 2009, 11:36 AM

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QUOTE(MetalZone @ Jul 21 2009, 12:23 AM)
ouch... it's really almost 300 bucks for a 60W power adaptor. I hope mine holds up.
Apparently a bulk of the problems happen at where the wire connects to the magnetic connector. I remember reading somewhere that apple have fixed this FOC in some cases. Are you sure yours failed right at the power adaptor itself and not the cable?
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i plugged in to the power point and the adapter (white box thing) feels warm but it's not charging!

My friend found adapter at RM200 selling over at lelong.com.my. But i have doubts...
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post Jul 21 2009, 11:42 AM

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QUOTE(lilko @ Jul 21 2009, 12:55 AM)
thank you~ biggrin.gif
then no rpg for me till i use my desktop again.. woot..  rclxms.gif
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Check on youtube, ppl are playing COD 4 with MacBook.
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post Jul 21 2009, 12:14 PM

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QUOTE(i1u4ever @ Jul 21 2009, 11:42 AM)
Check on youtube, ppl are playing COD 4 with MacBook.
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but they are using mac book pro? or macbook white? cuz the white one only ddr2...
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post Jul 21 2009, 01:44 PM

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QUOTE(lilko @ Jul 21 2009, 12:04 AM)
Erm.. if you are not in a hurry then better wait till September for the new sleek OS. No nid to pay extra.  biggrin.gif
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Actually if you buy a brand new Mac today, you are entitled to free upgrade to Snow Leopard when it launches. Anyway it's gonna be USD29 only - that's 10 times cheaper than Windows 7 smile.gif


Added on July 21, 2009, 1:47 pm
QUOTE(pooiyee @ Jul 20 2009, 09:48 PM)
Hi last night i was using my macbook with my power adapter on like usual. Suddenly i realized that the end of the charger doesnt have the usual orange/green light anymore. I think it's a faulty adapter now. Anyone faced similar problems? What should i do?
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Mine does have the same problem once a while, even though it's less than 6 months old. Sometimes a bad connection to the lappie is the issue. Did u trying to clean the connectors on both end? Even with the lights not lit, can you see from the OS whether it's charging?


Added on July 21, 2009, 1:52 pmSome update on the Snow Leopard question.

"All users who purchased or will purchase a new qualifying Mac between 8 June 2009 and 26 December 2009 will receive a free upgrade package and pay $9.95 for shipping and handling. You must request your up-to-date upgrade within 90 days of your original purchase."

http://www.tuaw.com/2009/06/08/apple-to-re...e-in-september/

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post Jul 21 2009, 02:15 PM

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i realised mine freeze very often, up to 3times a day
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post Jul 21 2009, 03:04 PM

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Received a quote from Apple service center regarding my problem on keyboard/trackpad hang after getting warm. Problem with the logic board and the repair cost RM2450 (including labor charge)... (Warranty period expired)

Called Apple Care toll free and ask for help... Wow, all I can say is very very good customer service !!! Listened to my problem then told me to cool down and he'll see what he can do to help me.
Later received a call from Apple service center informing me that Apple will take care of all the cost and I don't have to pay anything. Absolutely nothing!!! Even after warranty period.

The conversation with Apple Care Hotline operator ended with him telling me that he hope I'll be a happy mac user in future. Indeed I'm very happy with Apple.
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post Jul 21 2009, 03:21 PM

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if u have to pay, then u not happy user liao?

warranty over liao ma tongue.gif
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post Jul 21 2009, 03:27 PM

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QUOTE(rx330 @ Jul 21 2009, 03:21 PM)
if u have to pay, then u not happy user liao?

warranty over liao ma tongue.gif
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Yes, will not be that happy because the MBP is just over 1 year plus. tongue.gif
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post Jul 21 2009, 04:06 PM

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QUOTE(nimrod323 @ Jul 20 2009, 03:00 PM)
im sure string and other will appreciate this gesture smile.gif
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Doesn't really matter either way. The MBA users and their devices have been "orphaned" since the first iteration anyway, so the "pain of segregation" has dulled to a numb throbbing wound anyway. The MBA caters to niche market, to an already niche subsets of Apple products, so the MBA users have learned to be independent and solve and troubleshoot our problems on our own without much whining, .....well, that holds true to me at least.

Hey, if this is an attempt to unify every portable Mac discussion under one roof, then great! Sure it's "water under the bridge" and all, but we also remember how "orphaned" we've become and treated around here. *shrugs*

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post Jul 21 2009, 04:23 PM

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QUOTE(kalvinhui @ Jul 21 2009, 02:15 PM)
i realised mine freeze very often, up to 3times a day
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that's rather bad i think, if i were you i'd bring it to one of the apple resellers to have them take a look at it, so far my 13" macbook pro has not given me any problems, there only has been one instance where i tried updating in the "software update" and the program didn't respond, and later when i tried to shut down, the computer hanged.. and i had no other choice than to hold on the on/off button.. but after that everything was fine, i resumed with the "software update" and no other problem..
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QUOTE(Crusader @ Jul 21 2009, 03:04 PM)
Received a quote from Apple service center regarding my problem on keyboard/trackpad hang after getting warm. Problem with the logic board and the repair cost RM2450 (including labor charge)... (Warranty period expired)

Called Apple Care toll free and ask for help... Wow, all I can say is very very good customer service !!! Listened to my problem then told me to cool down and he'll see what he can do to help me.
Later received a call from Apple service center informing me that Apple will take care of all the cost and I don't have to pay anything. Absolutely nothing!!! Even after warranty period.

The conversation with Apple Care Hotline operator ended with him telling me that he hope I'll be a happy mac user in future. Indeed I'm very happy with Apple.
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Its a known issue with 8600GT MacBook Pros. Read it , my friend got his MacBook Pro replaced for free by Apple

Its not the logic board but its the stupid overheating graphics card which is causing the problem
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post Jul 21 2009, 06:07 PM

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Wanna ask something, for those who still have the old macbook (late 2007 model) does your macbook has any cracks? I just discover a few cracks on mine few days back sad.gif

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Its on the back, where the airduct (?) is located. Also my macbook seems to have a few dead pixel and i didnt have ACPP. Jolly good eh laugh.gif
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QUOTE(jind86 @ Jul 21 2009, 04:23 PM)
that's rather bad i think, if i were you i'd bring it to one of the apple resellers to have them take a look at it, so far my 13" macbook pro has not given me any problems, there only has been one instance where i tried updating in the "software update" and the program didn't respond, and later when i tried to shut down, the computer hanged.. and i had no other choice than to hold on the on/off button.. but after that everything was fine, i resumed with the "software update" and no other problem..
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it freezes 10~15seconds, yes, will send it to machines i think.
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post Jul 21 2009, 07:17 PM

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About the power adapter problem, if it doesn't charge sometimes due to the cues problem, you home unstable current cost that. Change the fuse yourself, it's rm0.50
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QUOTE(Crusader @ Jul 21 2009, 03:04 PM)
Received a quote from Apple service center regarding my problem on keyboard/trackpad hang after getting warm. Problem with the logic board and the repair cost RM2450 (including labor charge)... (Warranty period expired)

Called Apple Care toll free and ask for help... Wow, all I can say is very very good customer service !!! Listened to my problem then told me to cool down and he'll see what he can do to help me.
Later received a call from Apple service center informing me that Apple will take care of all the cost and I don't have to pay anything. Absolutely nothing!!! Even after warranty period.

The conversation with Apple Care Hotline operator ended with him telling me that he hope I'll be a happy mac user in future. Indeed I'm very happy with Apple.
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The moral of the story, get ACPP next time.... You may be lucky this time due to a widespread issue, but you may not be as lucky next time if your non-ACPP-covered MBP screws up for an isolated incident... tongue.gif
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may i know how to change my sethings?
when i click f3 it should be show like aero style,but now i click it then it will show search on firefox...
then f5 refresh...

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post Jul 21 2009, 08:05 PM

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QUOTE(Crusader @ Jul 21 2009, 03:27 PM)
Yes, will not be that happy because the MBP is just over 1 year plus.  tongue.gif
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then you should screw that guy you see in your room mirror for being to cheap not getting ACPP for a very expensive investment like yours tongue.gif , lol i dont get why people should be angry at Apple just because they didnt get the ACPP in the first place, when you buy an electronics good you have to sink in to the fact they do fail, nothing is soo impervious or "KEBAL".
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post Jul 21 2009, 08:52 PM

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I need a favour from those MBP 15" unibody (built in non removable battery with dual graphic card) users.

Please set ENERGY SAVER (in SETTINGS) to HIGHER PERFORMANCE. Run on battery. Do a screen grab by pressing SHIFT + COMMAND + 3. Please let me know if you noticed any lag or system freeze after the screen grab shortcut key is press.

Thanks a bunch!!
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post Jul 21 2009, 09:43 PM

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QUOTE(neekun @ Jul 21 2009, 08:52 PM)
I need a favour from those MBP 15" unibody (built in non removable battery with dual graphic card) users.

Please set ENERGY SAVER (in SETTINGS) to HIGHER PERFORMANCE. Run on battery. Do a screen grab by pressing SHIFT + COMMAND + 3. Please let me know if you noticed any lag or system freeze after the screen grab shortcut key is press.

Thanks a bunch!!
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MBP 15" mid 2009 user here, I did a lil experiment on your situation. Yes, I did encounter a 2-3sec lag after performing the preen screen. Guys, any idea why this is happening? rclxub.gif

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