This post has been edited by stringfellow: Jun 25 2012, 11:46 PM

wow v9 already

wahh congratulation ! yay ~!!

new thread for new Retina Display MBP

haha so fast v9 already..my status still under processing item.

Guys I'm facing a prob here. I connected my macbook to external monitor for sometimes ady, but yesterday dunno why suddenly there is discolouration(light blue) on the external monitor. I can use everything normally, just that now the background has light blue discolouration which is very irritating. If I change back to macbook screen, eevrything is normal. It only happens when I use external monitor. Anyone has any idea how to solve this problem?

finally ts start 2012 thread

try change another new cable or change another monitor and see which is causing the problem ?

I have a question, about the Mountain Lion Up-to-date Program, they say "Customers must request their Up-to-Date upgrade within 30 days of purchasing their Mac computer.", it means we request after we got our mbp or now? Coz the new mbp takes 3-4 weeks to deliver

http://www.apple.com/asia/osx/uptodate/

Got mine at 6.00 pm.
It is really blazing fast and have very crisp display.

This post has been edited by Edoras: Jun 16 2012, 07:03 PM

where did you get it from?
RMBP?

Congrats Edoras!

theres no way to request from them now.
even so, you don't have the serial number of your laptop yet

Test it out already.. Seem like when running intel gpu, the scrolling on safari (browsing) not smooth. Am using the highest reso. Opening some apps like viewing info kinda lag too.
Guess the new intel gpu still not powderful or its somethng wrong wit the machine test..

is 13" retina coming out?

i guess d hd4k is not powerful enough for that resolution. how bout manually switch to nvidia GPU n test it again?

Macbook Pro 13" with Retina Display is coming out August - October time frame. Will wait for that rather than buying a huge 15" which I don't really utilize the extra powerful graphics and humongous screen size, can use thunderbolt display for that

You don't need to. The Display setting is set to "Automatic switching". I trust Apple is smart enough to switch between HD4000 and GT650M when the applications demands for it.

At "Best Retina" settings, scrolling iTunes and Safari is smooth. At the "Most space" setting emulating 1920x1200, even that is smooth as well, although the icons and texts starts to look tiny.

At the Display preference settings, Apple even warns that displaying setting at non-native a.k.a scaled resolution, it will cause performance degradation. I initially liked the "More Space"/1920x1200 setting, but have grown to love the ultra crispness of "Best Retina" setting.

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Added on June 16, 2012, 7:45 pmAlso, to all new MBP RD owners, first thing you need to do (besides restoring from older backups) is install all the Software Updates. There is the important "Trackpad Update" that was reported to improve scrolling mechanism on Retina Display screen. Personally, I don't see any difference, since mine works buttery smooth.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Jun 16 2012, 07:45 PM

Everywhere also sold out.

Say next week new stock.

If they don't get 256GB by next week, I'm just gonna get the 512GB model.

Going overseas for studies in 2 weeks, I need to get mine by next week!

Also, new MBP RD owners may wanna try Google Chrome Canary, the developer channel version of Google Chrome browser. Supports Retina Display, and ZERO lag on this one. Safari on Lion reportedly doesn't take advantage of any of the hardware capability of either the HD4000 or GT650M. Safari on Mountain Lion will fix that next month.

Bought from Macstudio LYP.
With the help from Stringfellow, managed to get the first MBP RD 512 GB. First unboxing at the shop itself.

Stunning Retina-Ready wallpapers for your new MBP RD.

http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/downloa...reen/2880x1800/

I'm still looking for that wallpaper of Okavango Zebras running on green grass on Apple.com webpage.

Anyone already bought it from the Apple online store in Malaysia ? How long is the shipment ?

From what I heard the online store not working on weekend?

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Added on June 16, 2012, 9:03 pmLook at all the oversea forum, All other sizes will not be coming with RTD

This post has been edited by DiRecToRofSaTaN: Jun 16 2012, 09:03 PM

It's a new monitor boss, tried another cable. same result... Any other solution?

seriously, have you sure that new monitor is no problem ? has tried the monitor plug to other device and see ?

you guys are really lucky!
not to mention buying the higher spec one

guys, two question here, after googling i still not understand what they are saying maybe cos i nvr use mac os b4..

1. how to short cut lock screen like windows is "window + L", how bout mac?

2. once get the machine, can straight open and use + charge togather ? or need let it charge 24 hours for 1st time ?

sorry if my question has been ask before but i reli cant find any answer

2. Mac goes by charge cycles. so its either you plug in to the Magsafe or let the battery run low before recharging

you could set it to prompt for password each time the display wakes up from sleep - something you could initiate either automatically or via hot corners.

I've always plugged my apple notebooks and used it straight out of the box on first charge since my first apple notebook which was a PowerBook.

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/176422...hreadID=1764220

i see, btw, i saw few of my friend's which they just charge their macbook until full power, then unplug and use until low power then re-plug and charge + use until full power and repeated few times a day
is that the correct way of using mac ? or just plug in the power when using then unplug it when shutdown ?

all lithium based batteries have charge cycles.


the "proper" way to use your battery if you're near a power source is to keep it plugged in, with a recalibration done every month or so.


useful links.

http://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1490

you can do that also, but will damage your battery in the long term.
as for me, i leave it plugged in when I'm at home.
it won't continue charging once the light indicator turns green

i see, because i also feel very weired and tiring if need to always unplug and plug when using.. lol !

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Added on June 16, 2012, 11:16 pmbtw, any thing from you guys regarding the quick lock screen ? haha..

This post has been edited by FishnChipx: Jun 16 2012, 11:16 PM

i thought the correct way of using every built in battery laptop is to drain the battery inside and charge it only when it reaches the bottom, and plugging the power even it full will damage the battery itself, isn't it?

This post has been edited by iVW: Jun 16 2012, 11:18 PM

http://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html

Standard Maintenance

For proper maintenance of a lithium-based battery, it’s important to keep the electrons in it moving occasionally. Apple does not recommend leaving your portable plugged in all the time. An ideal use would be a commuter who uses her notebook on the train, then plugs it in at the office to charge. This keeps the battery juices flowing. If on the other hand, you use a desktop computer at work, and save a notebook for infrequent travel, Apple recommends charging and discharging its battery at least once per month. Need a reminder? Add an event to your desktop’s iCal. When your battery no longer holds sufficient charge to meet your needs, you may choose to replace it. If your notebook came with a built-in battery, you should have the battery replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider.

more can be read in battery univeristy

So... Anyone know if the 256GB MBP RD is coming soon or not?

Hi,

Can I know what pictures/photo editing software/apps to recommend for MacBook Air? I know in Windows for Photoshop but in Apple which most popular?

Thank you.

Aperture, Photoshop

Pixelmator is not bad.

Ok , im still waiting for my mbpro RD next month , and when i look at some of the reviews online , some of them are saying that the screen seem blurry , is that a result of unoptimized apps?

This post has been edited by liwei92: Jun 16 2012, 11:35 PM

i thought it already can be order at applestore malaysia and also shop like machine those ..

As far as I know, online order takes 3-4 weeks, and I am leaving overseas in 3 weeks. I will be overseas the next 3 years. So I am afraid I can't risk online orders.

Most stores I called has either sold out or didn't get any stock. Those that did receive stock got only the 512GB model, not the 256GB model.

at 2880x1800 how can it be blurry?
only Apple Apps are optimized for Retina resolutions at the moment

Since you are living for oversea why not buy it oversea .

price different is a lot.
VAT, GST and so on

Cant wait to get my rmbp to accomodate my uni life in july. Hope some rmbp user update us whats problem etc im thinking to buy a 128gb sdxc for extra storage.

everyone reported in trouble free laptop so far

Thanks. How about deisgning software/apps?

Going to Switzerland.

Macs are MUCH cheaper here in Malaysia.

yupp, over there you pay RMBP high spec price but only get the lower spec one

it's hard to choose.


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how hard is it to choose? juz go with the 1 that is comfortable within your budget range.

n i think the rumour 13" retina will have d same as current lineup which is gt650m 512mb.

This post has been edited by sai86: Jun 17 2012, 01:55 AM

Try to ask them again and see if they can accept reservation tips.

a thin and light 13" rmpb will kill the reason to own a 13" mac book air. and we can't be sure if its going to be released or not since the story is just a speculation by a credible analyst based on an online battery log

Furthermore, it needs all the big space for battery to last 7 hours.
And the space for heat dissipation.
I also don't believe Apple will introduce MBPRD 13" so soon.

it doesn't makes sense to have 3 13" models.
the 13" RMBP will replace the normal MBP, they won't make 3 models to confuse consumers.
if so, this update would come next year

marketing wise apple will spoil its own product line. Analyst can say what ever they want but bottom line is about the hard selling.

MBPRD owners! You gotta watch this Retina Display Ready Videos!!

http://www.gottabemobile.com/2012/03/27/10...2048-4k-videos/

Words just can't simply described its stunning display!!

Good catch, Edoras! Holy shit, the Holy Grail of videos, 4K footages!

The Pixar test animation is so sharp my eyeballs bleed! Watching The Hobbit one now. The Transformers one nearly killed my MBP RD. The fan ran on overdrive on my MBP RD, and stutters like hell! Replayed it and then it because smooth. Good find, Edoras!

Adding that link on the first post for the benefit of new MBP RD owners.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Jun 17 2012, 01:03 PM

wow ! i wan my mbp retina now !!!!!

Testing Diablo III now. 2880x1800. Who needs anti-aliasing at that resolution?

how is it? can put all settings to high and get good fps?

lol, how is the processor performance when playing db3 ? cos i using my dualcore 3.1ghz is always 80% - 100% on both cpu lol >.<

I got as far as the splash screen coz I installed the Starter Edition. No Starter game key yet, only be getting it later this evening. Starter Edition is the demo if anyone dont know what that is.

The splash screen is slick though at 2880x1800, and I dont see any lag. The splash screen is real time 3D anmation right?

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Jun 17 2012, 02:16 PM

i decided to get the rmbp. but im in sabah the stores here update dam slow......

with that resolution,any differences in quality if AA turn off or turn on?

This post has been edited by norazwan79: Jun 17 2012, 02:40 PM

LIke I said, I can't advance beyond the splash screen. No game key here.

what means splash screen ?

the loading image

ohh, lol ! sad

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Added on June 17, 2012, 4:46 pmbtw, any1 know what is the code name / model for this macbook pro retina base spec with 2.3ghz proc ? cos they only showing like "2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor" .. any1 know what is the code name ?

This post has been edited by FishnChipx: Jun 17 2012, 04:46 PM

2012 update -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacBook_Pro#T...pecifications_2

retina -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacBook_Pro#T...pecifications_3

cool ! 2.3 GHz (3615QM) quad-core or 2.6 GHz (3720QM) quad-core <---- this is what i wana know hahaha cos googled so muych but duno which is the 1 hehe. thanks bro ^^

I have cousins whose friends work at Machines. Hopefully they keep me up-to-date when the 256GB comes here.

I kinda feel that 256GB wont be enough, but the 512GB model price difference is just too damn high. RM2,000. With that money I can get an external 1TB HDD or something. So it's a bit of a dilemma for me.

This post has been edited by PS3.Gamer: Jun 17 2012, 08:02 PM

i would get the 256gb model + 1 tb external hdd with usb3.0/TB. as said rm2k can get another mid range PC lappie or better use.

MBP Retina Display playing Diablo III

Can't wait! Mine's scheduled to be delivered 10th-16th July 2012.

Yes, I think that's what I'm most probably going to do.

Just tested Diablo 3 on 2880x1800, thanks to forum member Welwitchia for loaning his account. Jaw dropping doesn't begin to describe it. 2880x1800 at 25-30fps constant. Will drop to 15-17fps on heavier enemy scenes, but with shadows and high details. Drop it down further to 1680x1050 and its a solid 60fps. AWESOME, Blizzard!

Screenshots incoming. I had to upload it so a image sharing website that would not degrade the image quality down from its 2880x1800 quality. Stay tuned!

*gonna finally open that Diablo 3 LE that still shrink-wrapped at home*

Just bought a MBP 13" today. I'm too happy.

Poison for MBA .. lets watch

warning u may hook up to Macbook air

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Added on June 17, 2012, 9:15 pm
Macbook Air 2012 vs Macbook Air 2011 13" Comparison



This post has been edited by marc79: Jun 17 2012, 09:15 PM

lol fixed

This post has been edited by liwei92: Jun 17 2012, 09:15 PM

edit le.. first time post with youtube link... enjoy the comparison

This post has been edited by marc79: Jun 17 2012, 09:16 PM

wanted to get the retina display version of the mbp but damn, the price is high Will end up getting the normal 15inch model.

This post has been edited by shankar_dass93: Jun 17 2012, 09:26 PM

Three screenshots when I remembered to wipe my drooling mouth, took my eyes off from the screen and screenshot it for reference.

Warning, image is SUPER LARGE. Diablo III in-game screenshots at 2880x1800. Framerates at top left corner.



This post has been edited by stringfellow: Jun 17 2012, 11:11 PM

I thought MBA run on SSD n MBP 13" run on HDD? dun think its a fair comparison as the speed of SSD is juz insane unless they juz compare the CPU processing power.

back to that comparison, that MBA is

they are comparing old mba and new mba la. not mba vs mbp

lol, my bad

That is because New MBA is using Samsung faster SSD. Should be Samsung 830 now.

how much is new macbook pro in riggit ?

http://store.apple.com/my/browse/home/shop...book_pro/select

hehe.. if want better performance.. go for retina MBP.. wont be wrong:)

')+Jun 17 2012, 09:09 PM-->Satisfied with it? How was it?

hehe. First time on a Mac. Quite confusing. Dunno where to click. But overall it's awesome.

Image dimension corrected from previous upload to TinyPic to IMgur. Full res 2880x1800 now.