Hardware MacBook/MacBook Pro Users Thread, For all your MB/MBP Needs
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 Nov 12 2006, 07:59 PM
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QUOTE(minde @ Nov 12 2006, 06:43 PM) just got mac book pro 2.16 today ... super chun , 1st time used mac but din know can dual boot to win xp also... IM Starting TO love MAC!!!! and the interface when using the remote control in mac is super nice!!!!! Welcome to the dark side...   I doubt you will need to dual boot to XP unless you're a hardcore gamer.... |
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Nov 13 2006, 10:07 AM
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QUOTE(minde @ Nov 12 2006, 09:28 PM) actually my schools is starting this mac book programme ... they using all mac next year so we need to get a laptop for that. But im a vivid fan of WinXP ( No Offence) but then Mac Book Pro got this dual boot. so Heck , i skip Hp Paviliion dv9000 to get this baby . Sleek , Super Clear and Loud Sound. Supporting Mac now...lol...summore the remote control interface...SLEEK!!! Hardcore gamer here as well... That's why I gotta boot up my PC for games And yes, im a hardcore gamer Anyway should have got it from my school , they give 8% discount from retail price cos bulk...>.< cant wait anyway ...  Otherwise I couldn't be bothered booting up my PC lol. And yeah... Mac's aren't perfect... There are still things that Mac couldn't do.... like running Ms Access? But most small things can be easily run with Parallels or CrossOver... I know some web designers actually run parallels just to make sure their site looks fine under IE. lol. |
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Nov 13 2006, 05:38 PM
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For the gfx driver you can always use ATI Catalyst for best performance. Also, use ATItool to clock up your gfx card's speed because MBPs come with x1600's with lower than factory default clockspeed. (Not sure if this is still the case for c2d MBPs).
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Nov 13 2006, 08:57 PM
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QUOTE(KTay @ Nov 13 2006, 08:38 PM) I've read somewhere that they even underclock your c2d intel processor to reduce heat. uhmm... Most laptops will have their processor clockspeeds brought down from time to time to save battery power... (If you're running in battery mode) It reduces heat too but I don't think that's the main reason the clockspeed is brought down... Instead, the fan speeds are usually raised to counter the heat. |
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Nov 16 2006, 06:45 AM
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AFAIK, iStat pro or nano have yet to support reading temp/fan speed on MB/MBP yet.
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Nov 16 2006, 08:14 AM
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Yes, just use CoreDuoTemp but personally I use smcFanControl because I can adjust the fan speed as well.
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Nov 16 2006, 08:46 AM
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QUOTE(n20nine @ Nov 16 2006, 08:41 AM) artyca, nice to hear Or... you could use MainMenu to show Hidden files... If you're someone like me who uses Terminal regularly... just do a 'ls -a' will show hidden files as well btw, guys, you know when you use your thumb drive or hard disk with in a mac, and then use it on a windows pc, a folder .trashes appears right, i remember stumbling upon a software last time where you just run it and select your thumb drive from the program, and the .trashes thing gets removed. i however can't recall the program name and anyway it got lost with my old powerbook....i googled to see for some alternatives...this is what I got :http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?sto...005070300463515 Then you can just proceed to 'rm -rf [filename]'. Please be cautious when using 'rm -rf' it can remove almost anything, it's like a "Force Delete". For removing regular files just do 'rm [filename]'.This post has been edited by aMDCoPPeR: Nov 16 2006, 08:52 AM |
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Nov 16 2006, 02:34 PM
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QUOTE(bola @ Nov 16 2006, 02:11 PM) i don't know if this is the place to ask (and please dont flame me The ram modules used by MacBook is SO-DIMM DDR2-667 PC5300. It is a common module used by most newer laptops. The ram modules can be bought from anywhere, it doesn't need to be from Apple. If you're buying more rams for ur MacBook, here's a tip: ) newbie questions: - are the RAM modules for the Macbook the same as the RAM modules for any other laptops? - or do i need to buy from apple shop to upgrade? planning on getting a macbook but want 1gb of RAM instead of the 512mb thanks for your help cheers DO NOT buy Corsair value rams. There are numerous reports that they don't work well with the MacBook's. Hope this helps. Cheers. |
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Nov 16 2006, 03:26 PM
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Personally, I use Mushkin. Other good brands to note: Kingston, Crucial, Hynix... I'm not sure about the prices in Malaysia (I'm currently in Australia). But I'm guessing it is at least RM230 per stick for 512mb module... But I could be wrong!
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Nov 17 2006, 10:09 AM
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No, adding ram will NOT void your warranty. It is a very simple process. For MBP, the RAMs are located just beneath the battery. Not sure about MacBook's.
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Nov 17 2006, 02:18 PM
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QUOTE(civic98 @ Nov 17 2006, 01:50 PM) I just upgraded my RAM with a Corsair 1GB, no problems. Before i did this, Corsair came highly recommended by most ppl (compatibility and performance). Yeah, I didn't said that all Corsair RAMs are not compatible. I just said to stay away from Corsair VALUE Rams... Since there are numerous bad reports of Corsair Value Rams, I'd say it is better to be safe than sorry I also found out that Corsair manufactured RAM are tested one by one, same goes to Mushkin, whereas Kingston are tested randomly. By the way, RAM prices are all time high now, I just could wait so bought the 1GB for RM405. Could be lower end of the year they say. Not all stores offer exchange on Rams just because they won't work with your MacBook. |
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Nov 20 2006, 08:55 AM
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@civic and lokgotz: Apple recommends that you at least drain the battery once a month - unplug power and drain it until warning pops up.
@minde: illumination can only happen when it's really dark... i.e. night time. the function keys F9 and F10 can be used to adjust ur keyboard illumination. |
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Nov 20 2006, 02:43 PM
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The sensors are within the speakers.... Just wait till night time and switch off your lights. lol. I'm surprised you haven't triggered the illumination. It should come naturally at night unless your lights are super bright.
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Nov 20 2006, 05:30 PM
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dude, just wait till night time. switch off ur lights and adjust ur illumination using F9 and F10 keys. it's that simple.
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Nov 21 2006, 10:12 AM
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Well, CMIIW but Mac's FS do not need a disk defragment app because the FS defrags the drive as it read/write data. Same goes for most *nix OS.
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Nov 22 2006, 10:13 AM
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No, but you can sign up for a free trial. Just go to mac.com and sign up for one.
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Dec 1 2006, 12:43 AM
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QUOTE(goldfries @ Nov 30 2006, 10:59 PM) guys, i need some info - just got my macbook today. This is true. Apple recommends that you let it drain the battery at least ONCE a month.some fella once told a friend of mine that it's not good to always connect the power adaptor to the mac. best to only connect it when the battery is low, as this will prolong battery life. how true is that? AFAIK http://www.rojakpot.com/showarticle.aspx?artno=346&pgno=8 |
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Jan 5 2007, 10:32 PM
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Cazed, mind telling me what kinda surface do you usually place your macbook on ? It is recommended to place it on a flat surface like a table. Placing it on surfaces like your bed or pillow will affect the airflow beneath your macbook and will hike up your macbook's temperature.
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