What is the brand of the stock hdd installed in MBP? WD?

Hi Guys, anyone of you use screen protector for Macbook Pro? Is the screen easily get scratches? Due to the screen is glossy I am afraid that it will get scratch if wipe using cleaning clothes provided. Any comments?

Not yet getting my Macbook Pro. Hopefully during pc fair will get some good deals. Currently just look out for the accessories needed.

Besides screen, how about body protection? Is Speck See-Thru Satin good? Will it scratch the body if always put on and off for cleaning once a week? Should I get the Speck See-Thru Satin or just get the sleeve will do?

Hope Macbook Pro owner can give some advice. Thank you very much.

Thanks everyone for the advice.

In this case, I should spend the money to upgrade the RAM and HDD or purchase necessary software. BTW, is iWork enough for all types of document reading or need MS Office for Mac? Price is few hundred differences though.

The reason why I wanted to wait for pc fair is not because of sales for Macbook Pro but the shop will give voucher or free gift sometimes. Since pc fair is just few weeks from now, I should wait and see what they offer

Hi dvlzplayground,

Since you use Speck, can you share with me? Is it really ok to use Speck? Actually I like Speck See-Thru Satin but I also read some review said that the dirt inside the case will scratch the body. Do you take out and clean it once in a while? Need your real experience advice.

Probably I will buy Moshi palmguard to protect the palm rest area from scratching

Thanks.

How much did you buy the Moshi palmguard? Where did you buy it? I am yet to check out the price. Regarding Speck, I guess I need to think twice since the dirt inside will scratch the body. No point if it will still scratch the body. Maybe invest in better sleeve.

Invisible shield is hard to apply. I got BodyGuardz on my iPod Touch. Not really nice after stick. Maybe skill no good.

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Added on November 17, 2009, 3:17 pmIf let say we just want to be able to read those format from Microsoft when ppl sending in email to us, will iWork capable to handle that?


This post has been edited by chewlf: Nov 17 2009, 03:17 PM

I think iWork will do for me since MS office for Mac also has the flaw. Where do you all get the iWork? I saw Apple store online has selling cheaper if bundle with MacBook purchase. Not sure can get the same discount when buying MacBook pro in retail store.

congratulation! Which spec are you getting?

Hi guys,

I wanna check how much spaces taken by windows 7 if install it in bootcamp?

Thanks for the information.
Are you using 2GB RAM or upgraded to 4GB?

Saw the answer in your another thread. You are using 2GB RAM. In this case, if I buy MB/MBP, I will upgrade to 4GB because I need to use bootcamp and photoshop as well.

This post has been edited by chewlf: Nov 26 2009, 05:00 PM

You mean we can run 64bit win 7 in Macbook?

Hmm...if I run 64bit win 7 then all my other software needs to have 64bit as well, am I right?

hey guys,

I have ordered my Macbook Pro online yesterday evening and today the item has been shipped out by DHL Express. Kudos to Apple Online Store for the fast processing and friendly personnel.

Hopefully can receive it by this week. Can't wait to get my hands on my very first Macbook.

How much different on the battery life?

Mine arrived at Subang for custom clearance rather than straight to Penang. It seems like Apple has realized that there will be clearance delay if send to Penang.

Dec 10, 2009 05:36 Subang - Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah - Malaysia Processed for clearance - Subang - Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah - Malaysia
Dec 10, 2009 05:36 Subang - Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah - Malaysia Clearance delay - Subang - Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah - Malaysia
Dec 10, 2009 05:27 Subang - Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah - Malaysia Arrived at sort facility - Subang - Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah - Malaysia
Dec 09, 2009 23:17 Singapore - Singapore Transport Delay - Singapore - Singapore
Dec 09, 2009 22:51 Singapore - Singapore Departed from facility - Singapore - Singapore
Dec 09, 2009 22:19 Singapore - Singapore Processed - Singapore - Singapore
Dec 09, 2009 18:47 Singapore - Singapore Arrived at sort facility - Singapore - Singapore
Dec 09, 2009 14:59 Singapore - Singapore Shipment picked up - Singapore - Singapore

yohoho...

My Macbook Pro just passed through custom clearance. Should be able to reach Penang by tomorrow morning.

Dec 10, 2009 18:07 Subang - Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah - Malaysia Clearance processing complete - Subang - Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah - Malaysia
Dec 10, 2009 05:36 Subang - Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah - Malaysia Processed for clearance - Subang - Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah - Malaysia
Dec 10, 2009 05:36 Subang - Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah - Malaysia Clearance delay - Subang - Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah - Malaysia
Dec 10, 2009 05:27 Subang - Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah - Malaysia Arrived at sort facility - Subang - Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah - Malaysia
Dec 09, 2009 23:17 Singapore - Singapore Transport Delay - Singapore - Singapore
Dec 09, 2009 22:51 Singapore - Singapore Departed from facility - Singapore - Singapore
Dec 09, 2009 22:19 Singapore - Singapore Processed - Singapore - Singapore
Dec 09, 2009 18:47 Singapore - Singapore Arrived at sort facility - Singapore - Singapore
Dec 09, 2009 14:59 Singapore - Singapore Shipment picked up - Singapore - Singapore

Just now went to Switch bought Speck See-Thru Satin. Get ready to welcome my Macbook Pro.

When I bought the Speck, they have 3 colors, red, yellow and purple. Didn't see any black color. It also has the Speck hard shell type but I like the soft touch finishing so bought the Satin.

Anyone know whether if using Speck SeeThru, can I still put on Moshi palm guard? Thinking of getting palm guard as well.

This post has been edited by chewlf: Dec 10 2009, 11:17 PM

Oh really? Great to hear that. I will go look for Moshi Palm Guard then. Thanks for the information.

hooray, finally DHL sent the box to my house. Very fast services.

Can't wait to go back home today to unbox my MBP, still in office working now.

Hi guys,

I have checked that my new MBP come with OS X version 10.6. Do I need to update to 10.6.2?

For me, I will go with MBP. Firstly is the aluminum body which is more reliable to me. Secondly if you go to the shop and look at the white macbook, you will see that the area around keyboard and palm rest become dirty and it is not easy to clean with that kind of material.

Regarding the processor speed, it's depend on what kind of activities you are performing. For me, I will use my MBP for picture editing, so I opt for 2.53 and 4GB RAM. For HDD, it can be upgraded easily in future. I need SD card slot because my camera is using SD card. Firewire port will be used to connect to external hdd for backup and transfer data. Of course, to you maybe these 2 are not necessary and you still can purchase external card reader and use USB port.

When i purchase my MBP I bought together the iWork which can read MS document. It is cheaper to bundle the iWork with your MBP purchase. MS Office for Mac is definitely more expensive than iWork.

I have installed window 7 in my MBP mainly for PPS and it works extremely fine.

The final decision is yours. Do more research and pick the one suit you and within your budget.