Not fraud, just thought it was a display set. Happened to one of my close friends.

iStats is a button away and a lot more more simple for people like me who just wants to know the very general stats of my mac.

Here I would like to open my flood-gates:

I bought my first Mac, a MBP with student discount from Epicentre, Pavillion in June 2008. I suspected I bought a display set. I was asked to pay at the Cashier first and after that, as I turned to the iConcierge area, my set are already opened and the technician already took my Mac out from the box for the so-called free setting-up a new account for me. They didn't even ask me whether I want to open and to set it up myself.

After all the setting-up, I was only asked to check the things inside the box. Upon closer inspection at home, there's a minor scratch on one of the keyboard keys. Then there's also some scratches around the screw area at the bottom of the LCD. Alright, I thought never mind because of some scratches. On the third day, the graphics card showed signs of failure, scrambled screen. It was only replaced after 1 year through Epicentre. It was a nightmare. They never call me to update the service status and never reply my calls as promised during the intervals.

Within the one year, the DVD drive, the screen (bubble formation), battery (health fluctuated wildly), LCD hinge (hook problem) and logic board (again) all failed and was subsequently replaced under extended warranty promptly by Machines. Machines handled my case much better than Epicentre. Even I was insulted by one of the Epicentre technician which carries remark that I can't afford better-specced Mac. I complained to Apple directly about the insult but not the display set thingy. Very unprofessional about Epicentre I think.

I was fed-up with the first Mac and the repairs, so I traded it in at Machines and got best specced unibody MBP second revision from Apple Store. Till now, touch wood, not a single problems nor scratches with it. Got to be careful with Resellers and traders especially in Malaysia.

For your information, the extended cable when connected to the adaptor is earthed, so you will not feel any electrostatic shock or electrical leakages.

You will feel this electrical leaks when you connect the adaptor direct to the power socket as it is not earthed.

Hope that answers this.

Guys anybody know whether the apple battery charger is in Malaysia already? I can't find it in Malaysia online store..

Hi

I think i forgot to mention one important factor which is it took 20 mins importing these files using iphoto09.

I did try copying direct from the card to the HD and for 8GB it took <6mins. Still slow compared to your rate.

ohh in that case i think no problem. card transfer speed is slower than external hdd IINM

Im not sure other Apple resellers but Switch already have it.... You can head down to their website to check it out

Hi guys!

Would like to know is it possible to buy a MBP at student price at any shop or Apple outlet here in Malaysia? Don't wanna get into those hassle of buying it online.

student discount is only from apple store. apple exclusive/premium retailers can only offer you some free gifts or discounted upgrades.

i just realized something. yesterday i connected my MBP to my tv, n i had an external hdd and also the charger plugged in. i was watching a movie from the ext hdd.

i accidentally closed the mbp lid but the tv still got display. since when can do like this? i thought it'll go to sleep n have to wake up using keyboard/mouse

This post has been edited by dvlzplayground: Sep 2 2010, 07:44 PM

Student discount is only available at http://store.apple.com/my
click into the educational store n you'll be able to browse at the student price.

Its recommended to buy there, cheap and fast delivery

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Added on September 3, 2010, 4:53 pmplaying SC2 can last 4-5 hours thats just great , my 4 mths old 13" mbp running pro evolution soccer can last for like 2~3 hours only

This post has been edited by crest91: Sep 3 2010, 04:53 PM

hi guys, kinda blur here =)

just finish google.

want to ask what the difference between macbook and macbook pro 13"?
which one should i buy?

search around...so many ppl have asked this already. bottom line is if u can afford MBP 13", go for it. much better value n will look good longer

everyone got their own opinion.some might prefer macbookpro but some might think otherwise..

just do a lil bit searching and see whats the one that u r looking for.

Just go to machines or apple website and do the comparison.
http://www.apple.com/mac/whichmacbook/compare.html
here is a full chart for all the macbook and mbp comparison

thx guys =)

I dunno whether this had been asked b4 or not. I am new to Mac. Previously when I was using a Dell lappy, I will connect it direct to an AC outlet, thus bypassing using the battery. Can I do this with my MBP by connecting the Magsafe Power Adaptor to an AC power outlet? Will this be bypassing the battery in the MBP?

How to make a hidden file unhide?! (not just appear but unhide it) Thanks

is there any alternative choice since you can't remove your mbp battery? dunno if I'm consider lucky or not. I always plug in when I use my MacBook unibody ( removable battery) . the battery spoit within 20months. luckily they replace it for me FOC under APP.

this has been the case all this while.