Hardware The New MacBook/MacBook Pro/Air Users Thread v6, Share your joy and hopefully no pain :)
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 Aug 6 2010, 10:16 PM
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QUOTE(more2teayap @ Aug 6 2010, 09:49 PM) Guys, 1 simple quick question, is Machines at northpoint is apple certified service center? yes. here's a list: http://store.apple.com.au/asia/FMPro?-db=a...x=38&-find.y=21 |
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Aug 7 2010, 10:29 AM
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QUOTE(benQue @ Aug 7 2010, 01:01 AM) actually im thinking of buying macbook battery. really hard to get one nowdays. dont they have it on the online store?QUOTE(intothefantasy @ Aug 7 2010, 05:22 AM) err can i know usually macbook refresh every year like the iphones? usually what date do they announce it if so? mac refreshes are quite unpredictable  can say about every 8 months, but not accurate lah. if you're thinking of getting a macbook now, i think you should go ahead |
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Aug 7 2010, 07:21 PM
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QUOTE(LYW @ Aug 7 2010, 06:20 PM) guys, my mbp cannot read some disc image, erm is there any way i can get it to read it?? if you do have a solution, please pm me, since mods wish to keep this thread ware free it'd be better if you could elaborate what do u mean by "cannot read". did an error pop up? what did it say? what's the extension of the disc image....dmg? iso? |
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Aug 7 2010, 11:26 PM
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^ the best u can hope from here is an educated guess. better send to service centre
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Aug 8 2010, 01:24 PM
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QUOTE(miaka_tama @ Aug 8 2010, 12:34 PM) hey guys.. - antiglare screen protector if u cannot stand the glarecan u advise wat r the must-get accessories to hav for mbp? jus wana protect it well.. tq.. - palmrest protector if u wear metal watch / sweat a lot. try moshi palmguard - keyboard protector is a must if u eat/smoke in front of ur mbp. silicone types attract dust n too 'smooth' to type, can try moshi clearguard - invisible shield / speck casing to protect against scratches - a good, padded laptop bag - kensington lock, make sure it's easy to use n carry. else u wont use it - not an accessory, but i'll recommend anyway: applecare protection plan |
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Aug 8 2010, 02:16 PM
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QUOTE(miaka_tama @ Aug 8 2010, 01:35 PM) the mbp originally comes with 1 yr ACPP rite? yes it comes with 1 year warranty. however, phone support is only for 90 daysCan i buy more when the 1 yr is up? Sorry, am not so sure about the warranty thingie.. you can buy ACPP to extend your warranty another two years, but you must activate within the 1 year warranty. if your 1 yr warranty is up, you're not eligible for the extended warranty anymore if u plan to get one, better buy from apple online store or any resellers, which come with the box and everything. there are people selling ACPP in forums etc but it's hard to know whether they're genuine or not |
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Aug 8 2010, 03:53 PM
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i bought mine at machines. most resellers should have them. garage sales have them too. im using capdase ixkata, bought it around rm80
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Aug 8 2010, 07:26 PM
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QUOTE(miaka_tama @ Aug 8 2010, 06:17 PM) what do you recommend? any brand? Added on August 8, 2010, 6:18 pm erm... does the moshi palmguard comes with the trackguard? or it's 2 different things? QUOTE(yeahs4.1 @ Aug 8 2010, 06:22 PM) actually you can buy just the trackguard. but if u buy the palmguard, a trackguard is included as well |
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Aug 9 2010, 12:17 AM
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im using this one: http://www.targus.com/my/product_details.asp?sku=ASP01AP
the cable is very short. but easy to pack need to find suitable table to lock it to heheh. i have a longer one, but lazy to use cuz hard to packThis post has been edited by dvlzplayground: Aug 9 2010, 12:20 AM |
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Aug 9 2010, 10:04 AM
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QUOTE(llsphinxll @ Aug 9 2010, 08:39 AM) hey guys kinda noob question here. is there any 3gb ddr3 sodimm? i thought the 3gb modules are only for desktopi plan to upgrade the ram of my mbp 15" early 09 model. think it is using 2x1gb ddr3 1066mhz currently. wud it b ok if i were to upgrade it to 2x2gb/3gb ddr3 1333mhz or 1600mhz? u can get the faster ones but it will be downclocked to 1067mhz, so no point paying for premium price. go for 2+4gb lah |
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Aug 9 2010, 06:18 PM
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^ im not really sure what's ur problem, but juz try this
System Preferences > Trackpad, untick Drag Lock |
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Aug 10 2010, 11:39 PM
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^ no mouse jumping for me. but the default settings had a quite high mouse sensitivity la...i turned it off
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Aug 11 2010, 04:05 PM
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^ ur MBP has an LED backlit display. im not sure how long is the lifespan but it's really really really long. dun worry about it
ur Dell (and older macbooks) was using CCFL tech, which gets worse after a lot of usage. my 1.5 year old led-backlit mbp is as bright as a new unit This post has been edited by dvlzplayground: Aug 11 2010, 04:22 PM |
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Aug 11 2010, 10:02 PM
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QUOTE(Mickeyhon @ Aug 11 2010, 07:14 PM) sorry..macbook pro newbie here... i would suggest u get either 1 of these apps: appzapper, cleanapp or cleanmymaci wan to ask how to uninstall Application in Macbook pro ? issit jz move to trash ? because sometimes the move to trash method will still leave some residue files (e.g. preferences settings). by using either 3 apps it'll get rid of those stuff as well QUOTE(#Fly @ Aug 11 2010, 07:32 PM) Hi guys, any thoughts on the MacBook on whether it can be a replacement for home use? MSN, Youtube/Facebook, and also wondering if it's suitable for video editing + music production (GarageBand i believe?). I'm on a low budget, and RM3659 (upgrade to 4gb ram) is reasonable to me. the decision either to upgrade ur PC or get a mac is best decided by urself I'm actually not sure whether a few hundred ringgit over the Mac Mini is worth the portability of the Macbook.. I don't really go out alot, but the portability would help sometimes.. Mac sifus please help me! OSX is great, n the free iMovie is really nice. probably best to get juz the macbook so u can bring it when u travel etc, plus personally i think one of the cool things about macs is the multitouch trackpad hehe. can always connect a macbook to ur external display |
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Aug 12 2010, 09:39 AM
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all macbook since the 1st gen comes with multitouch trackpad
imovie is included in ilife... which comes free with any mac |
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Aug 12 2010, 05:25 PM
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QUOTE(mffa @ Aug 12 2010, 04:48 PM) Hello,,newbie here..b4 this I'm a windows user and really like the os..for my new laptop actually I have select the dell laptop but cancel the order because of the delay and a long wait to get the lappy.I'm student so I need the laptop fast. really thanks to my father because willing to spend his hard earn money to pay for this laptop which is 3899 compared to the previous dell model that I cancel which is rm2699(I also do not use adobe and bla...bla..bla..,just use microsoft office)..I hope I can enjoy with this new os which is leopard snow...so the question here is how can I prolong the battery life in the new macbook pro 13 inch..??..because this model came with built in battery..means we cannot unplugged the battery just like the other laptop in the market.. congrats on ur new MBP for modern laptops u dun need to take out battery, that rule is ancient. juz leave the charger on whenever possible, n calibrate ur battery once in a week or fortnight. the more u use ur battery, the faster it will die. but MBP battery can last a very long time, it's likely u would upgrade ur laptop by then anyway QUOTE(#Fly @ Aug 12 2010, 05:19 PM) Hi guys, does anyone know whether this promotion is still valid? best to call up machines directly http://machines.com.my/support_clearance_refurbished.html My dad has allowed me to get the MBP (on the bottom of the list) if this promotion is still going on.. thanks |
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Aug 12 2010, 08:49 PM
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QUOTE(LYW @ Aug 12 2010, 08:26 PM) practically useless, no offence if u ask me. that link was about battery calibration. how is that useless? I usually have 1 bar brightness only, yeah, mentally makes me feel that the mbp is going to last longer. and i charge 3 times a week. monday wednesday, and friday, usually friday i leave it attached with the magsafe until monday morning. this way safes alot of power, if can dun use the wifi, use ur workplace com, unless u need to send out emails or important stuffs when u r outdoor like lunch or late dinner.  1 bar brightness really does save battery...not only mentally heheh. same goes to wifi. but i hope u dont refrain urself from using full brightness n wifi even when u're plugged in right? |
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Aug 14 2010, 05:45 AM
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obvious question 1st: does any other wifi devices work with that connection?
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Aug 14 2010, 01:28 PM
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QUOTE(darlyn @ Aug 14 2010, 01:04 PM) what is better in macbook pro that macbook dun have? - SD card readerbut macbook is white color, pro is not wor.... hehe - firewire port - infrared sensor (for apple remote) - backlit keyboard n generally the aluminium body is easier to keep clean n protect against scratches compared to the white plastic in my opinion it's really worth it |
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Aug 14 2010, 01:49 PM
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macbook is 2.13kg, macbook pro 13" is 2.54kg. only 410grams difference.
best to go to an apple reseller n lift it up urself. only u can decide whether it's too heavy or not |
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