i think it is due to your watch? buy Moshi Palmguard

using chrome now.. dont like safari.. dunno why.. alternatively.. use firefox bcoz wanna use the download'em all..

Hi guys... im totally a newbie in mac... but i would like to try it out. As i'm getting a macbook next week, just a humble question, what are the things to check or to make sure on the macbook, when purchasing??

This post has been edited by Docile: Nov 9 2010, 12:29 PM

hey guys,

i plan to purchase an higher capacity hard disc for my mbp. would like to know is there any way to make sure that the new one has the same softwares as the my current hard disc? im worried that all the software that i purchased will b gone. and im running out of hard disc space to store anything new.

any recommendations on brands or types of hard disc i shud get?

thanks!

u have a few options

1) use SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner to clone ur current hdd to the new one, then swap. the new hdd will be exactly like the old one, juz bigger

2) u can Restore ur current hdd to the new hdd too, using Disk Utility but need to boot from the OSX dvd

3) *if u have a time machine backup* install the new hdd, boot from OSX dvd n restore from time machine drive

i would recommend hitachi travelstar 7k500 500gb (~rm220) or faster seagate momentus XT 500gb (~rm460) hybrid drive. i bought the latter and will be upgrading tonight using method (3) bcuz only my time machine drive has a firewire800 port

try using time machine. i've did an upgrade on my macbook recently and it's painless. it's so easy as mentioned by dvlzplayground. if u useSuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner, it's a paid software. if u don't have time machine back up yet, now is the time to do. just do a time machine back up on your ext hdd (u need to format it to hfs), then once u've install the new drive, just put in the os x dvd, boot, then do a restore. it will restore everything just like before on your previous hdd. no need to reinstall all the software.

Guys, I thinking to purchase MBA via online education store. Do they need any proof of student Id etc?

yea i need to know in details about this too..
how do i know whether i'm eligible to purchase at education price? (i'm a college student)

Check everything is stated on the box is inside the box.
Turn it on on the spot, just in case dead on arrival.
Try charging the batteries to check if it is working or not.

Hope this helps

ADDED:

Nope, the last time I helped my friend to buy his macbook pro, they do not need any proof, but you are only allow to buy once with that price in a year

This post has been edited by more2teayap: Nov 9 2010, 06:18 PM

Any accessories like palm guard and screen protector for the new MBA 13"?

@dvlzplayground

can you do a review about the momentus xt after used it, say for like 1 week?

the spin down issue with firmware sd22 is stopping me from buying one. the new sd23 otherwise settles the spin down issue, but i'm concern about the battery life.

thanks

will do

some forumers said they will do a random check.. means if u are unlucky.. then u need to provide your student's proof

Call 1800-80-6419 : The staff will explain to you the procedures and you can even order thro' phone after you have email over your proof. The last time I called , the explanation given was very clear.

This is from APPLE store Msia website ( in case you guys didn't bother to search for it )

Who is Eligible To Purchase
The following K-12 individuals are eligible to purchase through the Apple Store for Education:

* Employee of public or private K-12 institutions in Malaysia
* School Board members who are currently serving as elected or appointed members
* PTA or PTO executives currently serving as elected or appointed officers
* Employee of a public or private, profit or non-profit preschool
* Staff of Ministry of Education

The following Hi-Ed individuals are eligible to purchase through the Apple Store for Education:

* Faculty or staff member of a public or private Higher Education Institution in Malaysia
* Student currently attending or accepted into a public or private Higher Education Institution in Malaysia
* Parent purchasing on behalf of his or her child who is a student currently attending or accepted into a public or private Higher Education Institution in Malaysia
* Staff of Ministry of Education

Purchase Quantity
The individuals in the defined groups above will be allowed to purchase the following quantities of product per academic school year from the Apple Store for Education Individuals:

   1. Desktop: One (1) may be purchased per academic year
   2. Mac mini: One (1) may be purchased per academic year
   3. Notebook: One (1) may be purchased per academic year
   4. Display: A maximum of two (2) may be purchased per academic year
   5. Software: A maximum of two (2) per software title may be purchased per academic year
   6. iPod: There is no limit on the quantity of iPod purchases per academic year

Can get it easily in Machines man. Or else try find it in garage sale here.

how cheap is the student prices for Apple Store merchandise?

This post has been edited by borneosailor: Nov 10 2010, 12:13 AM

have a look for urself: http://store.apple.com/my/browse/home/educ...?mco=OTY2ODQzMg

hey guys. thanks alot for the feedback. really appreciate it. for the hdd that you have recommended, its 500gb, but im looking to upgrade to 1gb considering the price is quite reasonable lately. i think with the right ratio of ram, the computer shud handle it just fine right?

Do iMac and Macbook get viruses?

I'm not sure about that. But my friend was very unlucky when he got his mbp, when he unboxed it, he realised the "D" key had fall off the keyboard, then he called Apple Care for a exchange, Apple came to his house to pick up the mbp and after few days later he got another new one, then after 1 day, the "G" key fall off. *Really unlucky*

lol.. that is really sad.. rare case.. but is not bcoz he is not student but he purchase a student package right?