Hi guys,

I am planning to get myself my first Mac.....

i get about 6-8%% discount from Apple Malaysia coz my dad has some business with them....

anyway, i plan to get a MacBook...the cheapest one...without superdrive.....

any idea if i can upgrade it to a Superdrive?

will it be cheaper compared to the 2.0ghz one???

My main purpose for this is just to learn how to use it, watch movies, listening to mp3, some word processing and also internet surfing.....will 512mb ram be sufficient??

and u are planning to get the 1.83GHz i suppose?
*clears throat,i think u can get the Drive upgraded no problem.512 ram?its up to u.I personally think its enough unless u are doing boot camp and planning to play games on it then i suppose u should upgrade to 1GB.Other than that.Have fun with your new mac later on

the 2 sticks of 256MB ram cannot trade in for a 1GB stick?

I am not sure about trading in

512MB is fine for you. If you ask me , OSX would be somewhat happy since you're doing light work...As for SuperDrive option , I am not too sure

are the RAMs for Macs and PCs the same??

if i wanna upgrade to 1GB, can i just buy a 1GB RAM, put it in, take out the 2x256MB and put it in my PC?

Yes, I think it's the same RAM and should be compatible as long as your PC's motherboard is.

I'm also thinking of getting my first Mac, but at those prices I can't help but think that instead of the overheating Macbook, I could get so much more for the same amount in an iMac. Even if it isn't portable.

You can opt to get yourself an external DVD burner (much cheaper than getting a slot loading superdrive) instead of the Superdrive... you need to ask yourself... do you forsee yourself burning a lot of DVDs while on the go? Besides, an external DVD burner (plug it using Firewire) burns super fast.

The 512MB that comes with the MacBook should be a single stick (unlike Dells which give you two sticks of 256MB to make up 512MB). You can opt to get yourself a stick of 1GB sometime down the road when DDR2 667mhz so-dimms are more affordable, making your machine's RAM 1.5GB. You don't really need to upgrade now because you're only using the Macbook for basic stuff.

I thought it was a double stick on an MB.

The reason, Apple implied that dual channel gives an advantage of maximising throughput especially when it comes to sharing memory with video....

This post has been edited by Eithanius: May 24 2006, 03:05 PM

direct got for 2GB instead of 1GB.... hehe!

Hmmm, I don't know any Mac app that uses up to 2GB RAM, but if you're gonna use boot camp and dual boot with XP, then go for 2GB if you're going to run FEAR or other heavy games on it.

I'm not sure about Macbooks, but most laptops use 144pin DIMMs, not 168pin, so you need to check carefully before buying extra RAM in the future.

As for superdrive, I dunno, maybe can maybe cannot. Check with Apple. But what azxel said is correct. If you buy no superdrive now, next time can add in a firewire superdrive (or if you're feeling cheap, a superdrive fitted in a firewire case).

yes, the MacBook, the MacBook Pro, and even the iMac Core Duo uses the 144-pin SODIMM RAM....

and also the mac mini ler...

almost forgotten it...

Can I buy my own RAM and ask them to install ??

yup..... but whether or not they charge a fee, I'm not sure.....

i dont think you can upgrade to superdrive (for custom-to-order unit)

but again... use external writers ... better and cheaper option..

oh.. I'm not too sure if it's a single stick or double stick... maybe wait till it arrives on our shores to check 'em out.

My External DVD writer came with a white casing and is a pretty match if put together with an iBook or Macbook.

According to http://www.apple.com/macbook/specs.html

so i guess it's 2 sticks.....

ok.....i just read the other thread about mac book prices......i now only i know that it is not launched in malaysia.....hahaha.....

so i might be delaying in getting 1....maybe until end of june or beginning of july......

any chance we can bump in an order with you?
*grin*

i'll see what i can do...no guarantees.....

what do u wanna buy??

i made an order....heheh.....getting a 2.0 mac book BLACK....hehehe....

edit: price took out.

This post has been edited by lokgotz: May 29 2006, 04:17 PM

interested in a 1.83 macbook white.....
good choice.. black is the bomb.. but $$$

ok...now i am having doubts.......

to get the 2.0GHz white or Black....

is the black one worth it with the extra $$$??

i mean 20gb is nothing by today's standards, but matt black is freaking cool......when u take it to starbucks, imagine the attention u get.....

the white one is sleek as well.....and cheaper too...

which one would u guys choose??

attention not always good... nanti ur mac kena robbed... how?...

true......take the attention away.....let's say personal views.......
Black or White?

i difinetely choose the white one because i love the colour

Black. Kinda sick of the white now.

black!! but expenisve.. sigh

Well the white one looks somewhat cool..It depends , up to you..If you got the money , then go ahead and get the 'leet' model....Seriously

best to have a closer look at it before buying it... photographs just doesn't do it any justice sometimes.

i'm in a dilema right now...

my budget was RM5300....which means the white one.....

so right now, i am getting the white one....

to get the black one...or get the white one...and keep the extra money for more RAM...

edit-edited the price out..

This post has been edited by lokgotz: May 29 2006, 04:18 PM

ok....i just changed my order to a white one.....heheh.....

hope i wont regret not getting the balck on.......

now all i have to do is just wait......

mana you beli....?

i am buying it from apple malaysia themselves......

edit: price took out..

This post has been edited by lokgotz: May 29 2006, 04:18 PM

cannot get two? hehe

can i get ACPP from you...?

I'll see if i can get another one....have to ask apple malaysia....

what's ACPP?

Apple Care Protection Plan - Extended Warranty service !

lokgotz.. any way i can purchase from u ??
tq!!!

So how long is it gonna take to arrive?

a forummer has asked me to buy a black one....i dont really know how many can i bought at that price.....i'll let u know on monday/tuesday.......

they told me they are expecting it in 2-3 weeks time...

so have to wait lorr....

oh.. meaning u've paid for it and now waiting for arrival ?
that's going to be a longggggg wait

harlo guys... i am thinking of getting a lpatop and macbook is on my list lolx this is gonna be my 1st mac if i am getting it.... and a newbie on mac OS... can anyone tell me wats the different and how friendly user is the OS?
thanks

there are practically hundreds of websites talking about the subject of macos vs windows..
but maybe u'd like to start with this :

http://idiosyncrasies.org.nyud.net:8080/wo...-osx-with-ease/

Wah! lokgotz, tell me if I can purcase one from you also.

MacOS is sooo simple.....You will get used to it

Oh yes..If you dont want OSX , you can ditch and run Windows instead...2-in1 !

oh cool... thanks dsiew for the link
btw just a question, can macbook run cs:source?

that si the WHOLE reason i'm wanting the macbook SOOoOOoOOo bad

hope it runs bootcamp SMOOOOOTHLY though

haha thats also one of my reason to get macbook.. but since getting a macbook why not just give it a try on OSX. lolx have anyone tried bt.ing with macbook? lolx

lokgotz, i think youve made a bit of a mistake by mentioning your discount situation..

cause now, everyone's gonna be asking if youd be able to make a bulk purchase...including me.

think youd be able to get a bulk purchase for the cheaper price....?

anyway, i am expecting my black macbook to arrive today or tomorrow from singapore, since the black macbook arrived in Singapore last friday. yahoo... bought it approximately RM6000 including courier here, pretty good deal as i got upgraded to 1gb ram too and few other goodies.

lokgotz - wanna bulk for accp for macbook?

p/s i prefer to deal with Apple shop in Singapore since they always give free things and upgrade without being ask. my two cents lar... here have to hint hint a bit.

miniacs
how much u got yr macbook? including all the courier i mean in sing dollar...

since i have made an agreement with my fren in singapore, he told me to deposit RM6000 for everything including cost of courier. so to me if he makes his money go ahead, no worries coz at the end of it, he takes any currency fluctation risk. if not mistaken currently the rates to singapore is like 2.30 now when i order with him then, it was like 2.23 or 2.22 or something like that.

so macbook is around SG$2,588 (includes free upgrade to 1gb)
courier got no idea, he will kowtim including the insurance.

hope this help...

pretty good friend u've got there...

yeah.....i admit my mistake.....a lot of ppl have been PMing me.......heheh......


bulk ACPP from me or from singapore??

To everyone....i've asked my source and they said i can buy more than one item at discounted prices....with the condition of paying the items by cash/cheque...no credits......

but the thing is, we are dealing with thousands of ringgit here...if i were to release the prices that i am getting for EVERY APPLE PRODUCT (yeah, including ipods, iMacs, MBP, MB, Mini, ACD, even the xServe lines)....i believe it'll go up to at least a RM50K bulk (Eg. i can get the 23" ACD for less than RM5k...it's retailing at RM5499...so u do the math...hehe).....i am not a safe trader and to be frank....i dont really wanna take the risk....

Risk as in if i lose the money that you guys pay me, AND also the FFK ppl.....

i have agreed to help a forummer(famous for all his devices..hehe...*hint* hint ) buy 1 unit of the MacBook Black at discounted price....he approached me 1st.....so he lucky lah...hehehe..... i have yet to call him yet, if he is not interested in it anymore(which i doubt so), i'll post it up here...

hope u guys understand my situation......really sorry i cant do bulk, although i am aloowed to......

hehe pay by cash or cheque lolx why not make a gathering and u be the leader and all go buy macbook together LOLX that will be darn funny hahahhaa ;p just a suggestion hahaha

thinking wat will be the look on the sales staff lolx

This post has been edited by sotong4896: May 29 2006, 11:53 AM

yea.. don't mind paying in cheque
the cheque will be made to the apple store anyway...

oh come on.....

they are sending the items directly to my dad's office.....so i'll be the middle person....so everything wrong i sure kena 1.....hehehe....

the cheque will be made to a distributor of apple.....so the price that i am getting will even cheaper than an Mac staffer's price...coz i am getting it direcly from a distributor..hehee

their company is in this list
http://www.applemalaysia.com.my/buy/pdf/dist_listing.pdf

i cant reveal the comapny name....

lokgotz, i guess if you made a bulk purchase ONLY for the Macbooks and ONLY via cheque, it wouldnt be TOO difficult to handle.

but that's just a thought la..congrats on the purchase anyways...im looking to get myself the Macbook 2.0GHz as well..do post up your thoughts when you do get it man.

based on the PMs i receive, there are more than 10 people asking for the Macbook......lets say 1 macbook is RM5k....10 is already RM50k......and i am being optimistic here....heheh....

i wont be difficult....but in case there are any trouble, i dont really wanan deal with it...hehe....

hope u guys understand....

cheques made all to apple
u place the order for us
we all meet on the day of collection

the receipt would be from apple
warranty frmo apple
so i guess there's no problem rite?

haha...u guys wont give up eh.....

to be honest, i really dont wanna do so many things......i have a lot of things on hand already.....dont think i wanna do a bulk for macbook....heheh....

i can forsee people PMing me and tell me that they have cash but dun have cheque, accept credit card or not, installments and all these alternative payment methods even though i said cheque only....

sorry guys....no bulk from me......

i'll edit the posts accordingly.....hope u guys understand..

P.S. I am not even supposed to discuss the price here....i admit it's my mistake.....sorry guys.....hehehe

This post has been edited by lokgotz: May 29 2006, 07:48 PM

awww... it's a pity
we gotta think of a new way...

can we buy mac's at a education price here???

how to create a new forum??im new in ere.. and wat happen to the website?server down?

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=Post&CODE=00&f=115 <-- new topic ?

thanks for understanding

I'm still waiting for your ACPP though....

ACPP is just liek dell's complete cover? how much it will cost

So with the heating problems, how long is the battery life for the Macbook? Still the same?

just macbook review, heating problem can go up to 80 Celcius and average at 60 Celcius. Will that gonna damage the chip if long term usage?

cannot lor..no education price in m'sia.. in united states education discount = 10% convert to m'sia = 10% of rm4399 - around rm400 lor.. very good if can have the discount.. but hey s'pore do have

confirmed no educatino price?
not even from mac authorised distributors?

any way we order form them and get education price?

last 2 day i manage to find in apple website the list of 'education reseller' i pick 2 of the numbers, one of of the number not in the service and one left seems don't know anything about computers!! damn apple.com.my giving customer wrong info!

if anyone can find how to get education price (from malaysia) plz tell here lor.. but i already ordered white macbook 4 my gf, also want to order mine but want to see hers' 1st.. but have to wait next 2 weeks

ordered from where?
is there any advantages of pre-ordering now?

No educational discount in Malaysia, period. The fastest and nearest education price is in Singapore, provided you have "pakat" to make the purchase in Singapore and shipped to a Singapore address.

Looking at people receiving their pre-ordered MacBook, the first batch of stock to this region is pretty much gone, so yeah pre-order your MacBook *should* secure one on next stock shipment, that's all you get from pre-order, unless individual reseller puts up special offer for pre-orders.

all gone?
so meaning if we go down sg.. it may all be gone?

mean that if order have to wait longer?? wah..if wait longer the issues b4 should be settle lorr..