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received Sirim sticker from Apple today!
bought rMBP 2 months ago

Have you guys discuss before about creating an owners list in this thread so that we know how many people owns the MacBook Pro / RD /Air?

I spoke to a Machines sales person recently and he said so far only 2-3 people buy MacBook Pro Retina display from his shop....Hmm, I'm surprised to hear such a small quantity of MacBook Pro Retina display buyers.

Wow. That's a long time. I received mine within a month from purchase.

No surprise really. As Apple Store Malaysia is very efficient at handling purchases, I don't see any reason for people to buy from local resellers, especially if:-
- stock shortage period (when rMBP first came out)
- CTO models of MBA / MBP / rMBP
- hassle free. no need to travel, just order online and wait for stock to arrive.
- education pricing
- 14-day 1-to-1 exchange

received my sirim sticker yesterday. placed it on my dustbin along with other random stickers xD

Do we have the 14 days exchange policy here in Malaysia? No questions asked exchange?

damn if like that better buy online la...
can goyang2 kaki while waiting for it to arrive

Ooops. Perhaps it's just 10 days exchange policy only. It's not no questions asked. It's more like a DOA (Dead on Arrival) warranty.

Cannot fully goyang kaki though.
Since they normally ship during office hours, you can choose to collect at DHL centre or may need to take leave in order to be there to collect it, unless there are others in your office / home that can collect on behalf. Thought I wouldn't trust any of my office's staff to collect on behalf.

This post has been edited by shockk: Oct 6 2012, 10:41 PM

Really? Can do that? How?

the Apple Online Store representative told me that its 14 days, but DOA as you said.
not no question asked like the one offered in US

guys, a noob questions here...
the 2 Apple logo sticker which comes together in my package of rMBP... what is it for?

hi, i also receive my sirim sticker yesterday too.
what the purpose the sirim sticket to workout ?

in the letter they meantion need placed on the warantty card or on the device..

i wan know how about u all to take this action? just leave it alone?

hi all, some question here. thx
can i upgrade the new macbook air13" 128gb ssd by my own?
macbook air 13" run final cut pro x, aperture, adobe will it smooth?

Yes u can upgrade the ssd by urself its just a custom design ssd company like owc makes them but i dont c anyone in malaysia carry them. It looks like this. http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/SSD/OWC/Aura_Pro_Air_2012

I run abode before on my air its ok for light editing but then again mine was a core2duo version. I would imagine it will run very hot if u use final cut pro though...

thx, then i better get 256gb version.
but macbook pro13 and macbook air 13 except ram, harddrive, drive rom,size everything same right? so performance should be same also.
still google review

what software should i use to open RAR file? been using Zipeg berfore this but after i upgrade to 10.8.2 it seems not working

Try this, "The Unarchiver". Download from Appstore, it's free and support a lot of other compression formats.

Or direct download from developer's site.
The Unarchiver

Received mine yesterday

So far nothing's wrong with it.
How many of you apply a screen protector for your RMBP?
Since apple has came out with the announcement of the palm guard, would it be the same for screen protector??

You don't need a screen protector for your screen since it's not a touch screen.

And the screen protector will increase the thickness of the screen area and might cause ur rMBP to not close properly.

My 2 cents.

ok tq will try

my rmbp just shipped about 2 hours ago ....

can't wait !!

Good for you. When did you order?

I'm still waiting for mine. 2 weeks plus already.

just got mine.
faint need to spend $ in getting the accessories (cant be getting cap brand items rite?) and the software.

faint.

my 1st ever mac. need to familiar myself with it.
btw it took me for a good few minutes to figure out how to connect the wiring. kampungan me
haha

btw anything that i need to watch out?

i did my first charging for 6 hours.

sufficient ar?

This post has been edited by andyfriends: Oct 10 2012, 10:23 AM


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Ordered on Monday... I got the standard and did not add anything..
Shipped from SIN and hopefully I can get it tomorrow. Fingers crossed..

y need to shop from sin?
cant get it in malaysia?

not shop from SIN.
the item is sent out from SIN by Apple

oh.
sorry new to mac and would like to learn more

Haha, the famous question. Is yours a Samsung or LG screen?

Why is there an oversized speck case covering on it lol

Isn't that the protective film sticker?

nope, just realized that theres a speck casing on it as well

how do i tell? whats the diff?
ops stupid questions

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Added on October 10, 2012, 4:51 pmhaha ... no answers for that
it is not oversized la. fit i have to say

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Added on October 10, 2012, 5:05 pmsharp eyes!

This post has been edited by andyfriends: Oct 10 2012, 05:05 PM

Can tell us where you bought it?

MAC OR the case?

You can read all about it in the official Apple Forum. Link below :

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/403484...t=4605&tstart=0

300 pages of complaints. Majority with LG screens have image retention or burn in issues. They said it can happen anytime immediately or 2-3 months down the road and it will only get worse.

Google Macbook Pro Retina Display ghosting / burn in problems and you will know all about it.

Hope you got a good screen. I'm waiting for my Macbook Pro RD to arrive. Tension nya

so it would like be anr iphone problem?
1. someone did the configuration for my mac air. my name appears as user.
from security and privacy, it says no password has been set but when i tried to install program it asks me to key in password. why is it like this?

2. how to back up my mac together with all the software?

3. how do i turn of location service?

4. how do i open another tab in safari?

omg omg i have a lot to learnnnnn



This post has been edited by andyfriends: Oct 11 2012, 12:14 AM

Case obviously. LOL no one here will ask where you buy a Mac haha

This post has been edited by edwardgsk: Oct 11 2012, 12:19 AM

that is speck brand from apple store
RM158

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Added on October 11, 2012, 7:23 amanywhere that i could do some reading about MAC?

This post has been edited by andyfriends: Oct 11 2012, 07:23 AM

Oops, my bad. I didn't realise yours is a MacBook Air. The image retention problems I mentioned is only for Retina Display MBP. So, you have nothing to worry about.
Enjoy your MacBook Air.

just got my rmbp.. replying this message on my rmbp..

i have a LG screen and I've tested it does have an IR issue.. not going to bother much right now as I doubt I ever going to leave my screen still for over 15 mins.. plus I don't do a lot of graphics processing..

I will only bother when it has dead pixels.. so far so good..none existed..

cheers

how do we determine the brand of the screen?

You can check if you have an LCD built by LG by running this command:
ioreg -lw0 | grep \"EDID\" | sed "/[^<]*</s///" | xxd -p -r | strings -6

Result should be something like this:
Color LCD
LP154WT1-SJA1
If one of the codes starts with LP, then it’s an LG screen.

Wah, you must be so happy now.

Btw, when did you order the MBP and which specs did you buy?

Thanks

Ordered on Monday.. and I got the base line model.. standard without adding anything.

Malaysia Apple Store got sell cases meh?

got oh. the one in bangsar

Oh, lol I thought you mean Apple Online Store. When we say Apple Store usually we regard it as the online store because in Malaysia there's no official Apple Store, only official retailer or reseller here.

This post has been edited by edwardgsk: Oct 11 2012, 04:18 PM

Oops. my bad. just joined the apple (mac family).

Is okay. Anyway thanks for the info. Might go get 1 for my rmbp when I pass there

what is rmbp really? everyone seems to say that
can assist me with my queries stated hereinabove ar?

rmbp is short form for Retina Macbook Pro haha

any term for rma? (air) lol. can help me with the following?

so it would like be anr iphone problem?
1. someone did the configuration for my mac air. my name appears as user.
from security and privacy, it says no password has been set but when i tried to install program it asks me to key in password. why is it like this? rclxub.gif

2. how to back up my mac together with all the software?

3. how do i turn of location service?

4. how do i open another tab in safari?

omg omg i have a lot to learnnnnn rclxub.gif rclxub.gif rclxub.gif

Hey there guys, new MBA 11' owner checking in. Just wanted to ask you guys what word processing software (word, pages, open office etc) do you all use?

i use Microsoft.

Nice, so how do you find it so far? Any compatibility issues when reading and editing the files on a PC?

using open office... so far so good...

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Added on October 11, 2012, 7:47 pm1. u'll need to use the password for the username that you registered to the mac...
2. time machine... finder > application > time machine, when you connect external hd it will prompt you whether to set it as time machine backup drive or not
3. most of the setting changes is in the system preferences.
4. hit the "+" tab on top of the page...

google around and you should find all the answer you need.

This post has been edited by beelze_gpwk: Oct 11 2012, 07:47 PM

Bought this magazine to learn more about MacOS.
First time buying a MacBook Pro.... Hee hee.

This post has been edited by erymanthus: Oct 11 2012, 11:27 PM


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Aiyorrrr, why need magazine guide when there's an invention call Google!! Just type in your problems and answers pops up straight. Even easier!

Haha, sometimes it's nice to flip through a nicely printed colourful magazine at my own leisure.

And buying magazines can get tax rebate.. Haha

Wondering if i should let mine be naked or just wrap it up like this carbon wrap

Well, couldn't deny the pleasure of flipping mag though
But hey, support iPad browsing, support eco friendly haha!

Looks nice but I wonder if it will affect the heat dissipation of the MacBook Pro RD?

Haha, I don't have iPad mah.... Maybe after I received my MBP RD, I'll surf the Internet more

wondering bout that too! will other case have the same problem?

hi guys i just bought my MacBook Pro 3 weeks ago.. newbie first time using mac Os.. took me one whole night just to figure out that i need to use two finger to scroll down in my browser.... where do you guys normally download ur software or buy it? is there any good or must have software for this MAC?

Download = legal one like OS update, Apple site will have it. Illegal one please find out yourself.

bro Apple Store?

do you guys use any screen protector for ur MBP?

why do you need a screen protector on a Retina Display?

hahaha... true..
thanks..

Apple says that we cannot apply palm guard or it might damage the screen. I guess it's the same with screen protector. Apple claimed the the MacBook Pro Retina display has very little tolerance, hence we shouldn't put any film in between screen and keypad.

Apple said? Any source?

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Added on October 12, 2012, 9:55 amProbably you can watch some videos in Apple.com for starter guide

This post has been edited by Jing-leBelle: Oct 12 2012, 09:55 AM

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4384?viewloc...US&locale=en_US

how do i use key in the command?

Use terminal in utilities.

thanks so much

1. i did not key in any password. just left it blank and click ok. it works

4. i mean like window, we could right click at a particluar hyperlink and choose open a new tab/new window. how do we do it in mac?

add Q5. do u all purchase the apple care protection? RM799 for another 2 years.

Thanks BRY7

The fact that Apple can put this kind of warning is scary. Will they void the warranty if they can find traces of palm guard or screen protector applied before.

Looks like I have to use it without any protection.

Anyway, my MBP RD should be arriving in the next 2-3 days. Can't wait.....

All I can say is all these palm guards, screen and keyboard protectors are a waste of money... The most important thing is how you take care and handle your Mac.

I have my mid-2010 15" MacBook Pro for more than 2 years, carrying it around for work and leisure. Surprisingly it still looks new. Why...? Because I'm a careful and detailed person. Once in a while I would just get a cloth and wipe the exterior and the screen. Pop out the back cover and vacuum the interior.

There's nothing can be done on the plasticky keyboard, over time it will just look washed out. Put it on you risk sticking it onto the screen. Type it on, you can't see the tactile keyboard. So why keyboard protector...? As for palm guard, you worry about leaving residue on the palm area, so you're back to square one. So why waste money...?

Don't even get me started with screen protectors. Wanna reduce reflection, go BTO and get the anti-glare option. rMBP has already got its screen glare reduced by over 70%

Granted the electronic circuitry inside my MBP is beat up, no thanks to my nasty hobby of crunching 24/7, physically it's still in pristine condition. I've only use an el-cheapo sleeve to put the MBP onto my bag for travel. No scratches or dents whatsoever, not even the bottom part.

hahah yes bro browse through it... just wondering whether there is a specific pc store that you guys went to for the softwares...

4. u can set right click as tap using two finger under the system preference. or u can use control + mouse click

i haven't purchase ACPP, will do so later.

If you are a Machines + member, good time to buy ACPP now at RM999 instead of RM1199.

but i heard from apple support only RM7++. It says can purchase at anytime before the expiry of 1 year.
why now is RM999?
how to become a member?

guys i got prob can our MAc be use with normal wireless mouse and not only the standard Mac magic mouse?

just went to lowyat wanting to buy a nice cover for my baby (dont wanna buy it from the reseller shop). couldn't find any shop selling that faint. where do u guys purchase the cover/accessory apart from getting it online?

machines?? harvey norman???? regular it store... i like speck and CApdase

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Added on October 12, 2012, 10:56 pmmachines?? harvey norman???? regular it store... i like speck and CApdase

This post has been edited by aimanKJ: Oct 12 2012, 10:56 PM

regular cant find the fitting one.
machine and harvey norman damn expensive.

yupe, do u all keep plugging in the electric cable whenever u guys use it?
or wait till it dries then only "charge" and when fully charged then disconnect again?

i oso want to know about this issue... any idea?

MBP/MBA 13 inch = RM 799

MBP/MBA 15 inch = RM 1199

ic ic.
how to become a member?
if becoming a member, can still get cheaper?
do u all get the care protection?

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Added on October 13, 2012, 12:43 amwhen i switch off the mac, there is an option, "reopens windows when logging in back". what does that mean?

This post has been edited by andyfriends: Oct 13 2012, 12:43 AM

You have to pay RM30 annual membership fee.
But they have promotions every month.

Example, I bought Microsoft Office 2011 Business Edition at RM699 instead of normal retail price of RM780. Save RM81 more than membership fee.

Once I receive my MBP in 2-3 days time, I'll buy the ACPP at RM 999 instead of RM1199. Save another RM200.

On your birthday month, you will get RM50 voucher.

Every Ringgit you spend in Machines shop gives you points which can exchange for voucher.

Not a bad deal.