I use a nondescript Samsonite/Hedgren bag, and my MBP RD kept in a sleeve. That way, nobody will know that a notebook is in the bag.

Yeap, through apple online store, 12 June noon put order, 14 June received.

fast, maybe because this is the cheapest 1.

If I still a student I will go for Crumplers.
I'm working now so I will go for TUMI

The problem is probably caused by RAM capability and hard disk. It has nothing to do with processor unless you launch applications which utilize multicore processing.

You can check your RAM usage in activity monitor. 8GB RAM should solve your problem. A SSD allows your computer to launch applications, boot, shut down, file transfer faster.

Btw, folks, I'm gonna to get a MBP 15" next week. I currently use a MBP 15" 2.4 Ghz late 2011 model with 8Gb DDR3 1333mhz in my office. I find out that 8GB is not enough for me because I run virtual machine,.photoshop, and other software development tools. I have 2 questions:

1. I am no longer a student as I graduated on January. Can I purchase MBPRD from Apple Online Store using my cousin student id and change mailing address to my home address? Do I need to show my cousin supporting document during collection?

2. I went to EpiCenter (Apple Premium Reseller in SG) twice. To my surprise, Singapore doesn't have stock for MBPRD. I wonder why Machine and other Premium Reseller in MY have stock for MBPRD. I probably will go to KL on next Saturday, which outlets have display model?

Thanks in advance

malaysia also no stock for rmbp too, but they say will restock by this weekend.. but who knows...what spec and how many unit they will have for each shop ? lol

Where is a good place to check out this bags in Klang Valley?

Samsonite is very expensive, right?

Crumplers and TUMI? Where do they sell these?

I read online about Brenthaven and Targus...are they good?

Thanks for any feedback

Singapore even doesn't have a display unit.

Manning up. Pure class. What class that is, depends on the quality or how classy the content of your posts are. *shrugs*

Erymanthus,

Crumpler and Tumi has stores in Pavilion. LYP has Targus, no idea on Brenthaven. I'm actually looking for a Booq Vyper to store my MBP RD in. Like to keep the profile slim without looking like I'm hiking to the Himalayas.

my macbook pro felted low-memory effect while streaming to radio & surfing.. btw my current ram is 4gb.. do i need to upgrade & to how many gigs? can i use non KTA ram? what brand is good? also is by changing to sad my performance streaming during playing normal game will become smoother? what brand of sad is good for mac? need recommendation & advice

Thanks a lot for your comment!

FYI, student discount normally don't need to verify anything (but if you're picked randomly by apple, you will need email student ID and bla bla info according from what I search around before I buy mbp 13", I'm using edu store also). DHL shipped it to you but not apple, so they won't want u to verify anything but your signature only. (After I check out only noticed the Billing address stated as my previous company name coz i bought iPad last 2 years, so far still no any verification request from Apple)

I guess the verification is needed (if you have picked randomly) before you checkout.

Anyway, I am going to run virtual machine too (a Windows 7 for web development debugging and testing), do you think 2x4GB is enough for me? you have any idea how much a 2x8GB rams (DDR3 1600Mhz?) will costs? Any brand and model recommend?

Appreciate if any sifu here can list down the model & price for 2x4GB or 2x8GB here so I can look for it to find a pair of affordable 1.

Thanks in advance!!

There are Apple-specific RAM sold by APRs but I use non-Apple-recommended ones on my Mac Mini and it has worked fine since.

I'm sad I couldn't understand that last question of yours.

I guess he/she means the SSD?

haiya this auto correction la.. i meant SSD hehe
btw ram what brand? how big? 1 piece or 2 piece?

For VM there is no choice other than maxing out the RAM. VM eats RAM for breakfast.

As for RAM choices, you have Apple-recommended ones, or non-Apple-recommended ones. I'm using Kingston non-apple-recommended ones, which I can't remember what they are already, since the purchase is more than half a year already. Works fine and dandy.

anyway, I have a stupid question hand. I've bought a magic trackpad for mbp but I'm not sure what is the position for my arm is the best. lolz.

I felt my hand super tired everyday, thinking to get another BT mouse + Magic trackpad for mbp. I've tried Magic Mouse in reseller store but too sad, I don't think that is nice (my hand is fat and can't control it well)

Any BT mouse recommend as well? or tricks to use magic trackpad? lol

I'm using Vertex 3 with Sandforce controller. Bought through Amazon for USD500. Some don't like the Vertex SSD as there have been instances of SSD failure, but it had worked fine for me since Day 1, that is more than 6 months ago. It's already Vertex 4 SSD with even faster speed.

Some swore by the OWC SSD, but these are harder to get, they're an American brand. If you want reliability but at a slightly diminished performance/speed, the Intel SSDs are always recommended.

I wasn't trolling. Just stating the truth. Macs are overpriced. *shrug*

People who buy Macs expect to pay a premium. Just like people who buy BMWs. Have you heard a BMW owner state that his car isn't 'overpriced' when compared to an equivalent Toyota?

This post has been edited by skyther: Jun 20 2012, 11:42 PM

I see. saw in Garage Sales are selling Kingston HyperX ram and bla, 've Pm-ed the seller but does it necessary to get a 1600 Mhz 1? MBP 2012 has come withs 1600MHz.

Any idea roughly how much a 2x8GB will cost? I'm not quite sure how to differentiate desktop ram or laptop ram in Garage Sales. forgive my foolish.

my debit card is charged when i check the balance but the order status still processing

yah im also targeting Vertex4..is there any other thing, converter etc that i need for SSD? anyway how abt ur ram? changed to 16gb? non KTA also?