Great, thanks for the info. I'll look for the trackpad protector as well as the armrest. I should be able to get it from Mac Asia right? ...sometimes I hate expensive gadgets because you have to just care for it so damn much. xD; Blargh.

ofcoz u can use only one 1gb ram; just that some ppl tought getting 1gb just enough to add max 2gb since mb comes with 1gb ram (c2d 2.0).
u got two slot, u can play with it. i was at first tought if getting just one ram but then again since macbook is my portable work + play machine must as well get 2 gig. my both original 512 ram is still intact with me.

This post has been edited by wizardboy: Mar 4 2007, 06:12 PM

u can try macasia...they are selling it a bit cheaper...but always out of stock...
i still havent got mine yet...dang!
or u can try machines...they have more choice...n a bit more expensive...=)
yes yes...true...
expensive gadgets....u need to spend even more to care for it......
it's worth it...unless ur cash flows in like water and can replace the mbp anytime...

the rubber protector i am currently using covers the entire notebook till the armrest without trackpad (square hole) in between. if i have the time i will snap some pictures later. and it's way much cheaper then two or 3 pieces protector u can get. this i bought for just 35 buck and it's very slim rubber. btw, i got a concern, where is the MB cooling fan located; reason asking this is bcoz on heavy tasking usage i could notice some cool blowing air from the keyboard, my concern - just worried the protector could trap the graphic fan from going to top- it has to go side ways (near lcd monitor)




taken from : http://www.powermax.com/articles_reviews/article.php?id=26

This post has been edited by wizardboy: Mar 5 2007, 12:06 AM

I've got myself an OCZ RAM (1GB DDR2 667MHz) w/o realising that it was kind of "value" RAM. It works most of the time but I do get the BLACK screen once a while which I do believe caused by the bad RAM (or may be due to MBP being too picky). I would suggest to get your RAM upgrade from your Apple retailer when you bought yours or else, go with the big names such as Crucial.

so far i do not encounter any problem with kingston ram. i notice the ram at macstudio lowyat they're selling kingston ram for apple - same ddr 2 but it's written for apple. n cost ard 700+ per 1gb. well so far Value ram that i am currently using does not give me any 'BLACK' screen.

I just bought a stick of 1GB KVR too ....

now total of 1.25GB in my MB ... like no rasa.... gonna try more intensive later... lol

edit: It is a bit faster now.. usually after i left the MB awhile it will lag when i re-use (from the screensaver) .. now nore more lag. Going to dashboard usually will lag a while to show all widget, now all come out immediately ...

This post has been edited by ed0gawa: Mar 5 2007, 01:49 PM

walau damn keng this apple, tolak responsibility here and there

you know what i did?

call apple centre malaysia --> say will pass the matter to maccity --> no reply until now (nmccb!)

and then...

call toll free 1800 malaysia --> forward to sydney (MCB THEY CAHRGE ME FOR THE PHONE CALL) ---> ask me to settle with the maccity shop ---> i end up call apple malaysia again talk to the technician --> took MC today --> call back maccity --> finding them tonight ---> WTF

seriously, the whole fking process is full with BS, push here push there, ni a m a he i i wonder if this is how they treat the customer

siaukia,
There's no point speaking to the technician or the operator who's picking up your call as they aren't authorisation to make decisions. Ask to speak with someone who can make a decision - do you want me to call them for you and tell them off for you - i can be pretty b*tchy when there's a need for me to exercise it *grins*

Will the upcoming PC fair a great time to get a MacBook??
Or Apple will be releasing anything new in a short time after the fair??
Or is there any nice promotion worth waiting??

@siaukia.. Care to read this threadfrom other forum? His problem even worst than you. Guess you just bad luck i think. I hope when i get my upcoming macbook which is good condition..

Of course there's Leopard which is slated for release sometime during the Spring. If you can hold off on the purchase of a MacBook, it's probably best to do so. Leopard should usher in hardware upgrades. Difficult to say, of course, seeing that there has been little in the way of innovation for notebooks since Apple began shipping the MB with Merom.

I have 2 MB. 1 is mine and 1 is my girls'. Already send her MB 3 times for waranty claim since 6 months ago. 1- Logic board 2- hinge at the slot loading 3- Power adaptor suddenly dead. And now seems there's 4th problem: hinge near the usb/firewire port. It was the first batch of MB. And my MB, never have any problem since day one. Very bad luck to the first MB I tell you. I understand what you feel. Be patient

vandetta,
See if you're lucky enough to be able to get a 1:1 replacement?

Will there be any major price changes if there's newer upgrade??

evilhomura89,
Usually not

mine is the very 1st batch of macbook too..
problems with my LAN connector.....have to plug it in, and pull it up.......if not it wont detect......have not send it back to apple yet.....will do it soon.......

other than that, a VERY dirty palm rest and mouse button....can consider problem???hehehe

So, your suggestion is to wait until Leopard is released and Merom MB??

Better wait Leopard and "santa rosa" platform MB release.. I waiting for that.. it's goin' be a long wait

If u can wait, then wait - but we're never gonna be able to catch up with technologies anyways. I decided not to wait and bought my MBP instead