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Hardware 2012 NEW MacBook Pro | MacBook Air Users Thread, Version X - 95%/92% score on Gdgt.com!

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post Dec 12 2012, 11:20 PM

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guys was wondering what mouse you guys using for your mac book=P

my alienware tactx mouse is acting weird now. consider to replace one....
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post Dec 13 2012, 01:42 PM

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QUOTE(llsphinxll @ Dec 13 2012, 12:39 PM)
i used the magic mouse for awhile, until i really didnt like how it was.
den im using the orochi chrome, and never once regretted that. thumbup.gif:
i previously used my MBA for lightroom and photoshop. runs perfectly fine. mine was the 13' 128gb version.
not sure about PES thou, but why wud anyone use a MBA for gaming?
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i don't really like Razer Mouse since my Razer Taipan fail me as in the plastic on both side is sticky no matter how i clean it...==thinking of getting a wireless gaming mouse...recommendation?


QUOTE(beelze_gpwk @ Dec 13 2012, 05:53 AM)
i don use mouse cos i'm not gaming. the trackpad is just too nice to use... wub.gif
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i do love the trackpad as well. but when doing autocad using trackpad is a pain in the ass

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post Dec 13 2012, 07:05 PM

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QUOTE(llsphinxll @ Dec 13 2012, 04:42 PM)
yeah think 4GB of ram shud be sufficient.
you are using autocad as well? hahha yeah i know what you mean bro.
and razer chrome has a shiny surface, not the matte one that the normal orochi has. been using the chrome one for about half a year now. so far no prob, and alot less sticky and stains on it than the matte one. i owned the matte one before buying this chrome one. the matte one scroll spoilt but i really like the orochi so i got the chromed one as a replacement. been surfing me pretty well so far.
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hmmm....ok....still looking for wireless gaming mouse any recommendation?
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post Dec 15 2012, 04:45 PM

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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Dec 15 2012, 03:23 PM)
4gb definitely enough smile.gif almost all manufacturers offer high prices to upgrade RAMs. no surprise there

not sure about PES performance though. games on OSX wont run as smooth as in windows. sometimes even windows pc with lower spec can run games faster.
yeah my normal orochi got really sticky too. cleaning wont do anything...a sandpaper did biggrin.gif
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a sand paper? r u serious???
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post Dec 19 2012, 12:04 PM

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guys i wanna ask i'm currently using MBP Retina 2012 which don't come with a optical cd bay.

the question is can i use normal external optical drive or i must use Apple USB SuperDrive ?


Added on December 19, 2012, 12:06 pm
QUOTE(mfitri77 @ Dec 19 2012, 07:39 AM)
The 2.0 update popped up for my Macbook, and after installing it, noticed that my cMBP 13" HD4000 ram allocation went up from 384MB to 512MB on a 4GB system. The OS number is now 12C3012.

Question : Anyone with a 16GB or 8GB system installed the 2.0 update? If so, what is the ram allocation for HD4000 now for your system?

Obviously, I am asking Ivy Bridge owners here.
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i don quite understand the 2.0 update and ram allocation.

yes i'm a Ivy Bridge use on MBP Retina

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post Dec 20 2012, 08:55 AM

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QUOTE(BRY7 @ Dec 20 2012, 07:33 AM)
then find me a Thunderbolt to VGA/DVI adaptor.
i didnt mean the apple thunderbolt display, what i meant was thunderbolt to display adaptors
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mate the mini display to VGA port is avilable at any apple store.
i personally own 1. i bought at machine at lot 10 for RM99....works fine.
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post Dec 20 2012, 02:01 PM

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QUOTE(CPURanger @ Dec 20 2012, 09:34 AM)
Thanks for sharing. I always wonder how people going to use MBP to interface with projectors with thunderbolt. Since most projectors comes with VGA connectors. Now confirm mini display works.
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it work but using projecter to ur mac is really a pain in the ass

there's 3 kind
1. mini display port to VGA
2. mini display port to DVI
3. mini display port to HDMI

i'm sure all machine sure have

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post Dec 21 2012, 06:22 PM

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QUOTE(axn992 @ Dec 21 2012, 05:36 PM)
how to fix spinning rainbow cursor if it happens?

any commands?
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i thought that symbol is either stop responding or loading?
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post Dec 24 2012, 05:35 PM

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QUOTE(ahmadmoonsyi @ Dec 24 2012, 04:47 PM)
second hand can get cheaper. for first hand items all are same price.
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2nd hand mac is cheaper. new mac book pricing is fixed. you can't bargin the price of the mac book like window laptop.

i personally recommend you get a new unit as it will have warranty from apple. if buy 2nd hand it might be risky. not saying that don't buy. if you are up for it. why not?

BTW got my MMP Retina 2012 at machine @ Lot 10

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post Dec 25 2012, 01:09 AM

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QUOTE(tanhks @ Dec 24 2012, 08:20 PM)
Sorry..."tumpang tanya"....
The cheapest model Macbook Air 11"
Can we connect it with a HDMI to an external LCD or LCD TV?
And also can we connect it with a external wireless keyboard/mouse?
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which year model are you referring to? if the mid 2012 model yes. as it has a mac safe 2 port, 2 usb 3 port , 1 thunderbolt port and a earphone port.

if you wanna get a mac book air 11 and wanna use external screen, u cna get the mini display port to VGA/DVI/ HDMI ( not sure it's available in malaysia)

for the mini display port to VGA/ DVI port cost RM99 at any mac store. i personally do own 1. but PLEASE get a REAL lcd monitor if you wanna enjoy the screen of mac.

if you wanna utilise the HDMI might as well get the MBP


QUOTE(menmissed @ Dec 24 2012, 06:55 PM)
What I need to show to entitle for student price?
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student price is only available when you purchase online WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE if you purchase it at store
Apple Mac Book Student Pricing


QUOTE(da drummer @ Dec 24 2012, 08:02 PM)
R those seller in garage section same as apple reseller?i mean no such thing as clone@whatever?haha..sori..nerves
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i hardly think there are clone even thought i have no idea how to identify it. if you wanna know whether the package is untouched wince shipment. check the seal plastic around the laptop wrap.

for me i personally rather go the store to get 1 myself. i don wanna risk all these things. but that's just me. it's up to you

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post Dec 25 2012, 09:11 PM

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guys do you guys frequently charge your mac book like charge it until 100% use until 1 % only charge. keep on doing this

OR

you guys just kept it plug in?

which is better?
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post Dec 25 2012, 11:38 PM

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QUOTE(edge85 @ Dec 25 2012, 09:36 PM)
I will just do a full cycle charge once a month. Regardless of usage.

Even so, my battery is now at 89% (iStatPro) at 5144mAh. Mid 2012 MBP 13 model.
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so just leave it plug in all the time has no problem?

and do 1 full cycle charge once month?

i'm quite confused about mac book battery i only had my mac book for 12 weeks only and the battery load cycle is 76

Current capacity is 8187mAh
Design Capacity is 8460mAh

so the best way is leave it plug in all the time or keep on doing full cycle?

battery from 100% to 1% then charge fully is 1 cycle or 2 cycle?

battery form 100% to 50% then charge up to 100% is 1 cycle or 2 cycle?

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post Dec 26 2012, 04:45 PM

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QUOTE(orenji @ Dec 26 2012, 03:43 PM)
wanna ask those retina macbook pro 15 inches user, is it the display issue very serious? planning to get but worryaving the display issue.
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i'm using MBP Retina. what do u mean on display issue. what program you wish to run it? more specific on program.
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post Dec 26 2012, 08:29 PM

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QUOTE(orenji @ Dec 26 2012, 06:41 PM)
i see. thanks for ur reply. have any weakness since u use the retina mbp? worth to get?
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has no issue with retina display. really awesome screen. runs well for autocad and sketch up. except for CS6 the resolution is pixeled
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post Dec 27 2012, 08:36 AM

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QUOTE(orenji @ Dec 27 2012, 12:41 AM)
u use 8gb ram or 16gb ram?
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8gb ram
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post Dec 27 2012, 10:04 AM

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QUOTE(orenji @ Dec 27 2012, 09:12 AM)
coz i m planning to get either macbook pro classic or retina. cant decide now.
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What program u wish to use on your mac?
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post Dec 27 2012, 02:31 PM

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QUOTE(menmissed @ Dec 27 2012, 02:21 PM)
Yeah, Im thinking of upgrading RAM in this case.
The reason why apple ram is expensive because it soldered on the board?  hmm.gif
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everything is solded to motherboard
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post Dec 31 2012, 11:05 AM

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QUOTE(menmissed @ Dec 31 2012, 09:53 AM)
anyway, i bought d.
any sifu here can share what to do with a new mac? any essential software or any useful setting?
in order to maximise battery, I turned off iCloud and backlit keyboard.
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I'm using MBP Retina 2012. mainly usage : Autocad 2013, Photoshop CS6.
only use Autocad 2013 and iTunes, at 70% brightness, backlight keyboard off. manage to get 5 hours from it ( same apply to photoshop )

7 hour battery life is meant for normal web browsing ( not you tube ) at 50% bightness. i manage to get 8 hour from it.

it really depend how to use your machine. also plug in your ac adapter when you near a wall plug.

Software using : Autocad 2013, Sketch Up Pro 8, Photshop CS6, Microsoft Office 2011, MPlayerx & VLC ( for video ), Final Cut Pro X,

Apps using, Coconut Battery ( info on battery ), Memory Clean ( clean up the memory ), UnRarX

welcome to mac family mate!!!
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post Dec 31 2012, 04:05 PM

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QUOTE(menmissed @ Dec 31 2012, 11:17 AM)
Actually, main use for my MBA is Lightroom + CS6 (light use only), but it depends on my own shooting day. Normal day would be only surfing and some routine work job.
based on my yesterday experiences, after i off iCloud and backlit keyboard, 50% brightness, I can see the different of battery usage.
My MBA is new, but it only have 97% under battery health of iStat pro? icon_question.gif
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Mine is only 13 weeks old. my battery is 98%. it's normal. just plug in when there's a socket nearby
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post Dec 31 2012, 04:59 PM

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QUOTE(menmissed @ Dec 31 2012, 04:26 PM)
According to some articles and some commets, do not let the battery drop below 20% (if not doing cycle), is it right?
If we do cycle only charge from below 20% to Max, once a month, right?

So, normal use at home, just plug it? Sometime a bit confuse when they say plug it when you near to plug, but not most of the time. What if most of the time i use at home and near to wall plug? Am i going to plug in all the time?
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i was confused as you last time. but i asked on macbook community forum.they says that keep plug in when u are at home or you're neat to a wall socket. the battery itself will stop charging. if u click on the batt. you will see power source : power adapter.

a full cycle must be done once a month. mean form 100 % to 20% is 1 cycle....

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