i had the some kinda issue with the mobile 3g broadband(usb stick) too. mac will automatically install the pre-loaded software from the usb stick, but it just wouldnt work. after some troubleshooting, mac finally recognized the usb modem via Network, and connects to the internet without using the software, but the speed is really slow, like 10% of what i normally get..

damn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i thought the transition from my envy 15 would be smooth... looks like im in for a rocky journey

You bought it from China? Buy it over there cheaper than US?
I would advise you to buy sleeve for macbook first.

dude his macbookpro is coming straight from china (the point of origin of almost all apple products), he probably ordered from apple online store and the Singapore facility has run out of stocks.

just curious, what's the reason you bought a mbp after getting an envy 15? isn't envy less than 1 year old?

well, windows 7 keeps giving me pop ups with secure this and secure that, so i decided to go try a macbook. thus hoping things might be better. true it is better, less pop ups and less security issues now to worry. but the compatibility.... that is where hands down loses to win

Bootcamp lor

when i plug in my maxis broadband via usb and the macbook says it wont recognize the device..anyway to fix it?

what compatibility issue you have?
see if i could guide you something

Last time i installed Digi Broadband and when i try to open the app,it sayd the programme is closed unexpectedly. Then i try to upgrade my USB firmware, and it works after that.

may i know how do you actually upgrade the usb firmware? did you get it from the hardware provider(huawei?) or apple support?
i had the same issue

MBP 13' base model or MBP 15' base model?
imma uni student, so my main concern is portability.
im using it for my uni work + internet.
which one of the above are more bang for the buck?

13" with 4GB RAM.

can you explain on why you said that the 13" is more suited for me? you're answer is quite... general

13" and 15" MBP reporting in !

My MagSafe adapter seems to be broken, after > 3.5 yrs of usage. It doesn't light up when charging and stays green after the battery is fully charged and disconnected from the MBP.. there is something wrong with it, going to Sapura today and see if I could get a free replacement .. following Apple troubleshooting guide, if it is not an accidental damage, I could get a replacement foc.

http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1713

A general question is best replied with a general answer.

You mention uni work but nothing specific. The needs of a graphic-intensive suite of programs is a world's difference from the simple need to write lab reports. Not to mention that the price difference between "base models" of the 13" and 15" can go as far as RM3,300, which clearly brings up the important question of your budget.

If you want a better answer, describe your course scope, budget and whether 1.5" and 500g makes a difference to you.

This post has been edited by Ojimaru: Jul 12 2010, 08:41 AM

the maxis broadband is really pissing me off... i just cant get it to work..

try installing this and see if it helps

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err..coz i know a huawei vendor and he upgrade it for me. after i install the firmware,then it works.