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Hardware NEW MacBook | Pro | Air Users Thread Version 8.0, MacBook Users, Spill Your Guts Here!

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TSstringfellow
post Oct 10 2011, 04:31 PM, updated 14y ago

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Reloaded, this is Version 8. Proclaim, explain and elaborate on your joy and sorrow, trials and tribulations of using your MacBooks(White, Pro and Air)!


Current 2011 Lineup

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2011 MacBook Air

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11.6/13.3" screen
1.6Ghz Core i5/1.7Ghz Core i5/ 1.8Ghz Core i7
2GB/4GB 1333Mhz DDR3 RAM
Intel HD3000 Graphics 256MB/384MB VRAM
64GB/128GB/256GB Flash Storage


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2011 MacBook Pro

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13.3/15.4/17" screen
2.3Ghz Core i5/ 2.0Ghz Core i7/ 2.2Ghz Core i7/ 2.3Ghz Core i7/ 2.7Ghz Core i7
4GB/8GB 1333Mhz DDR3 RAM
Intel HD3000 Graphics 384MB VRAM/ AMD Radeon HD 6490 256MB GDDR5 VRAM/ AMD Radeon HD 6750 1GB GDDR5 VRAM
320GB,500GB,750GB 5400rpm HDD/ 128GB,256GB,512GB SSD


For any other past Apple-related devices and/or Macs, download MacTracker for free.


RULES

I - NO SPAMMING ALLOWED!

- One-liners and posts like "<insert product> sucks!" without further elaborations on why it sucks will not be tolerated, and should not be entertained by others. At least be contentious and tell us why it sucks. There's a reason why this is called a forum, not a 140-characters social network outlet.

II - BE POLITE AND COURTEOUS

- Respect other member's opinions even it does not coincide with yours. Should you need to voice your disagreement, do so in an ambiance that foster discussions, not mudslinging or name-calling.

Version 5.0 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1391606
Version 6.0 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1513971
Version 7.0 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1756111

USEFUL LINKS

Online Apple Store Malaysia http://store.apple.com/my
Online Apple Education Store Malaysia http://store.apple.com/my-k12
MacBook Casing/Sleeves/Bags http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/994556
Should you buy your Mac now or wait? MacRumors Buyer's Guide http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/
General Mac Upgrade Discussion http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/990177

Begin!


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post Oct 10 2011, 04:41 PM

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congratulations for v8!
bro, you should post the link of the apple online store thread also.
easier for others to refer
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post Oct 10 2011, 04:43 PM

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@BRY7,
I don't think we need any congratulatory post each time a topic is open tongue.gif

Also, I don't think it's very necessary to have the link of the Apple Online Store in Post #1 but if @stringfellow wants to include it in, I've no problems. The thing is - I don't see Y people just can't google it - it's not like the Apple Online Store link is hidden, right? tongue.gif
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post Oct 10 2011, 04:55 PM

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I've posted it there at the useful links section.
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post Oct 10 2011, 05:44 PM

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QUOTE(tinkerbel @ Oct 10 2011, 04:43 PM)
@BRY7,
I don't think we need any congratulatory post each time a topic is open tongue.gif

Also, I don't think it's very necessary to have the link of the Apple Online Store in Post #1 but if @stringfellow wants to include it in, I've no problems.  The thing is - I don't see Y people just can't google it - it's not like the Apple Online Store link is hidden, right? tongue.gif
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i was referring to this:
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/842060

not store.apple.com/my
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post Oct 10 2011, 07:17 PM

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Order status of my 13" MBA. smile.gif
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post Oct 10 2011, 07:17 PM

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I sold off my 2010 MBA ( 1.4 ghz 11") for the latest MBA 13.3 " ( 1.8 Ghz, 256 GB) and is unhappy with it
The bootup and shutdown of the new MBA was slower by at least 7-8 secs and I could feel the heat on the front pad just after half hour of use. The heat was absent in the older MBA even with few hours of usage
Only significant improvement was the speed in copy of files
maybe it is LION - I find that the opening of programs is also slower
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post Oct 10 2011, 07:24 PM

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Au contraire, I have pleasurable experience with my current 2011 11" MBA 1.8Ghz 256GB flash storage. Agree, Lion doesn't instant on anymore (not advertised as such anymore for MBA, compared to during the Snow Leopard MBA), but the app opening and execution is faster, no heat whatsoever, and file transfer via File Sharing and Airdrop went without a hitch. Trust me, I took the file transferring to the point of abuse already, with transferring GBs of TV shows for iTunes and Plex between the MBA and the Mini, and it went blissfully smooth.

I guess to each, his own.
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post Oct 10 2011, 07:28 PM

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That's unusual, the main positive point in reviews I read worldwide is how fast the MacAir is. And mine is blazing fast, though maybe your definition of fast is different than mine.
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post Oct 10 2011, 07:37 PM

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TS, found something you typed wrongly.
MBP 2.7Ghz Core i5, its actually Core i7
and MBA don't have 8GB ram option.
only 2GB/4GB
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post Oct 10 2011, 07:47 PM

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Appreciate it. Corrected.
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post Oct 11 2011, 07:11 PM

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QUOTE(benny888 @ Oct 10 2011, 07:17 PM)
I sold off my 2010 MBA ( 1.4 ghz 11") for the latest MBA 13.3 " ( 1.8 Ghz, 256 GB) and is unhappy with it
The bootup and shutdown of the new MBA was slower by at least 7-8 secs and I could feel the heat on the front pad just after half hour of use. The heat was absent in the older MBA even with few hours of usage
Only significant improvement was the speed in copy of files
maybe it is LION - I find that the opening of programs is also slower
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ya..mybe u need try to downgrade o snow leopard n see the result? i think snow leopard more stable than lion.. thumbup.gif
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post Oct 11 2011, 07:49 PM

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QUOTE(ajul @ Oct 11 2011, 07:11 PM)
ya..mybe u need try to downgrade o snow leopard n see the result? i think snow leopard more stable than lion.. thumbup.gif
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can. kernel panic all the way.
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post Oct 11 2011, 08:26 PM

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Bro Stringfellow,

Yes have attempted the verify/repair disk permission and it's better.

but after doing so,from time to time i will need to turn the airport off and back on, otherwise my wifi/internet cannot work! sad.gif
is it that my airport is having problems?

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post Oct 11 2011, 08:59 PM

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QUOTE(macduck @ Oct 11 2011, 08:26 PM)
Bro Stringfellow,

Yes have attempted the verify/repair disk permission and it's better.

but after doing so,from time to time i will need to turn the airport off and back on, otherwise my wifi/internet cannot work! sad.gif
is it that my airport is having problems?
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Interference from your neighbor's WiFi? Try switching to difference channels on your WiFi router and see if that fixes it.
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Is it necessary to apply a screen protector onto the MacBook Air?

Came across with the iVisor Air anti-glare screen protector by moshi.
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post Oct 11 2011, 09:22 PM

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QUOTE(ronaldkh @ Oct 11 2011, 09:20 PM)
Is it necessary to apply a screen protector onto the MacBook Air?

Came across with the iVisor Air anti-glare screen protector by moshi.
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if you're worried about it getting scratches, don't worry it won't happen.
but if you find the glossy screen annoying, keeps on seeing reflection of yourself on the screen.
then get the antiglare one
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post Oct 11 2011, 09:41 PM

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I've got the urge to change my 2010 MBA to the 2011 MBA. Flash storage temptation. Lol. I've been thinking, should I or not? Any recommendations?
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QUOTE(digitalz @ Oct 11 2011, 09:41 PM)
I've got the urge to change my 2010 MBA to the 2011 MBA. Flash storage temptation. Lol. I've been thinking, should I or not? Any recommendations?
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what do you mean by flash storage temptation?
your 2010 MBA already running SSD
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post Oct 11 2011, 09:55 PM

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Yes. Lol. I only realized what I wrote after refreshing. My mistake. Apologies.

And yes, I'm still thinking of changing my MBA as I'm using the 11" MBA. Was looking at the 13" MBA and was shocked to the price. Any big changes to it? Or should I just get a MBP instead?
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