Quite ridiculous increase, i was suppose to buy yesterday but wanted to check something with a friend today and delayed the plan

Hi, is it worth taking extended 2 years warranty from harvey norman for Macbook Pro Retina?

New user here. Feels so different compared to windows and a lot to learn. The retina screen is so lovely.

Thanks

Nice, i only played with it for an hour yesterday, will try to continue tonight if i have time.

Hi all, i'm at day 2 with my mac and was reading mac book pro essentials ebook. It says that personal hotspot can only be used with iOS 8. Any other way for iOS 7 to allow sharing? Does it also mean that it won't accept Wifi signal from an android device?

The ebook that i was reading says that iOS 8 (iphone)and above only can be used as a hotspot for MBPr.

Normal Wifi i can connect, i meant if i use my MBPr with iOS7 device or an Android device as a hotspot.

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Hi, let's say if i am not moving around much with the laptop, should i use the power outlet? I've not used laptop for quite a while so i'm curious if i should use the battery until it is low and charge it. If i use it with power all the while, will it increase the cycle count of the battery or reduce its lifespan?

I prefer a desktop anytime if i'm not on the move.

I plugged in the charger at 3% (going for the second count now)

Just wondering, is there any option to disable the battery from being used while i'm using the power outlet? I removed the battery from my older laptop 7 years ago if it i'm not on the move and it is on my table. The battery could last longer

Thanks for the links and correct me if i am wrong from what I've gathered.

It's ok to leave it plugged and the battery should be discharged at least once a month.

The 1 full cycle is only counted if i use it fully (a full 100%). If i use 50% today and charge till 100%, the cycle remains. If i use another 50% tomorrow then it is 1 cycle.

The part i did not quite understand is the charging part when the battery is around 94%. Does it mean that i i leave it plugged till 100%, it will take around 6% x 16-17 rounds before it is counted as 1 cycle?

Thanks, jumpstat. I will download it tonight.

Hi, i just noticed that my 2 weeks old laptop has a minor uneven coat inside the Magsafe 2 charging point (right below the 5 points). I can't seem to put my finger in to touch but i used a name card to feel and it seemed normal. I'm just wondering if the Magsafe charger caused it? Looks more like a manufacture issue to me. It looks something like the picture below but it's just a small tiny part.


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I see, so does it mean that we will be seeing more in the future? I've only charged it twice.

About the grounding, i thought i felt a slight sensation on the palm rest when using the laptop while being charged.

I know, it's new and i was taking care of it like a precious baby.

Will upload the actual picture tonight.

These are the photos, i'm still curious whether it's related to grounding.

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Hi all, back with more updates regarding this mark that i posted a couple of weeks back.

I called Mac City about it and they asked me whether there's any issue with the charging, i said no as i've only charged it twice. They asked me to bring it in since i asked them if it's a leak from inside the charging point.

I'm not sure if it was there when i got it or it happened over time after using though I'm sure i did not do it.

What do you guys think? Is it urgent to get it checked or go when i have other issues in the future?

From the picture below, it looks different under different lighting conditons.

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That's what i thought too, thanks for the feedback.

Just curious though, do you think MacCity will touch up the layer or change the whole side frame when i take it in? Initially i was worried they will need to open it up and it might induce scratches on other parts of the surface.

This post has been edited by silverwave: Nov 16 2015, 10:33 PM

Exactly, honestly i thought Mac laptops go thought stringent quality checks and i would not except to find one. May be when i pass by 1U, i'll just let them have a look since i've already emailed them the picture. No rush.