Version 1 is at here https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2847816
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Hardware New MAcbook Air 2013, Let's discuss here v2
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Hi guys, pls continue to discuss here.
Version 1 is at here https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2847816 I shall close the version 1 now... This post has been edited by suntzulee: Apr 23 2014, 04:08 PM |
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MBA 11 & 13 unboxing comparison...enjoy!
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first reporting in... looking forward to new version mba coming soon... who wanna upgrade by then?
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QUOTE(iVW @ Apr 24 2014, 11:18 PM) check in, 2 Thanks bro Congrats on the new thread~  |
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New user reporting in, early. I will be getting it by next week, it will be a Mid 2013 model(Latest, I think?) I believe. So, I've been a Windows PC user for my whole life. I'm not an Apple/Mac fan. I don't like Apple/Mac/iOS and I don't hate it too, I'm just kinda neutral. Lastly, I need an introduction. Anyone mind explaining everything to me? From a Windows user switching to Mac perspective. But it's not like I will be 100% totally dumping Windows, though.
Edit: OH WOW! Am I a little too late or something? LOL! [http://www.macrumors.com/2014/04/24/update...airs-next-week/] This post has been edited by JkzsBlog: Apr 25 2014, 04:06 AM |
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MacBook Air claims that battery life can last for 12hrs.., it is if only it's running mavericks? If I run on window will it last that long also?
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Waiting for new model before making the order.
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Yoga 2 pro seem better but battery life not impressive.. While sony vaio pro 13 looks great but many complain on wifi..n the trackpad.. How to choose?
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QUOTE(acbc @ Apr 25 2014, 01:33 PM) Waiting for new model before making the order. any source? |
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Getting MAB at Tmmrw soon
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QUOTE(mudkipryan94 @ Apr 25 2014, 06:45 PM) Getting MAB at Tmmrw soon Don't mean to bust your bubble though.and it'll be my best present ever in my life [http://www.macrumors.com/2014/04/24/update...airs-next-week/] This post has been edited by JkzsBlog: Apr 25 2014, 06:51 PM |
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QUOTE(JkzsBlog @ Apr 25 2014, 06:50 PM) Don't mean to bust your bubble though. [http://www.macrumors.com/2014/04/24/update...airs-next-week/]  tmmrw is my b'day so i'll getting a Macbook air for myself This post has been edited by mudkipryan94: Apr 25 2014, 06:51 PM |
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QUOTE(mudkipryan94 @ Apr 25 2014, 06:51 PM) tmmrw is my b'day so i'll getting a Macbook air for myself |
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QUOTE(JkzsBlog @ Apr 25 2014, 09:36 PM) Very well then, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU in advance. haha thanks mate  |
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QUOTE(Nicklly @ Apr 25 2014, 01:29 PM) MacBook Air claims that battery life can last for 12hrs.., it is if only it's running mavericks? If I run on window will it last that long also? You will notice shorter battery life when running Windows via Boot Camp. |
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QUOTE(mudkipryan94 @ Apr 25 2014, 06:51 PM) tmmrw is my b'day so i'll getting a Macbook air for myself |
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QUOTE(melvintcs @ Apr 26 2014, 10:12 AM) no hav b'day promotion from apple? no wor  |
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Do you think it'll be recommended if I wait for the new 13" Macbook Air? College will start in July this year, and I'm looking for a good and reliable laptop, hopefully around the RM3k range. Or do I wait?
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Hi I think waiting for the new MBA a good idea. Let hope they upgrade the graphic too but if they decide to go with retina then im afraid price will go up and pray USD dont go up too.
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QUOTE(maximR @ Apr 28 2014, 03:15 PM) Do you think it'll be recommended if I wait for the new 13" Macbook Air? College will start in July this year, and I'm looking for a good and reliable laptop, hopefully around the RM3k range. Or do I wait? If you can wait then you should as the latest model always has the latest hardware and better specs.Thanks. However, if they decided to go with Retina display on the latest MBA, then the price will most likely go up. But at least the price of the old model will go down by a little bit. |
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guys.. i dont know if this is the correct place.
My macbook air recently keeps auto shutdown. its like overheat problem. on awhile, then it will auto shutdown. then have to wait awhile and on back. but im wondering is there any way i can take all the document inside? because i dont think i will have enough time to copy out all the document before it shutdown. Macbook Air 13" bought on early 2013. |
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Apr 29 2014, 04:50 PM
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Price drop confirmed with a speed bump. No hope for retina screen already.
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New MBA wit Intel5000 is selling now. Seems cheaper than last time with the RM3k+ can have 256 SSD now.
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QUOTE(dinodog_Jr @ Apr 29 2014, 04:56 PM) New MBA wit Intel5000 is selling now. Seems cheaper than last time with the RM3k+ can have 256 SSD now. No they will not. Ordered Mac will be in accordance to what had been placed.Not sure those who just ordered before this will get the latest model? |
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anyone notice that the price is dropped and CPU is upgraded?
http://store.apple.com/my/buy-mac/macbook-air ------------------------------ nvm, i read the comments above This post has been edited by melvintcs: Apr 29 2014, 07:20 PM |
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QUOTE(melvintcs @ Apr 29 2014, 07:17 PM) anyone notice that the price is dropped and CPU is upgraded? HeHe.. lower by RM100 onlyhttp://store.apple.com/my/buy-mac/macbook-air ------------------------------ nvm, i read the comments above Im waiting for upgraded version - cash ready |
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QUOTE(maiself @ Apr 29 2014, 08:27 PM) HeHe.. lower by RM100 only same here Im waiting for upgraded version - cash ready  new model's coming, they clearing old air |
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Amazing....in the states, its cheaper by $100...in malaysia also 100 but myr...so how
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yeah, what sorcery is this? 100 usd dropped in US, den only 100 myr dropped in Malaysia? LOL!? @@
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just get my mba ytd =) looking forward fot the ios since i have benn using window for 10 years , a new start and good try =D
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don't think Apple will refresh the MBA line in the next 6 months after this CPU refreshed on basic MBA
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QUOTE(BigMan123 @ Apr 29 2014, 09:39 PM) Amazing....in the states, its cheaper by $100...in malaysia also 100 but myr...so how QUOTE(bert2662 @ Apr 29 2014, 10:17 PM) yeah, what sorcery is this? 100 usd dropped in US, den only 100 myr dropped in Malaysia? LOL!? @@ Do take note on the currency exchange that MYR found to be dropped drastically for the past few months. Well it's far better than nothing. Malaysia is still one of the best priced Apple product around the world |
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So should I get that slightly improved version or wait for the big update?
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QUOTE(maximR @ Apr 30 2014, 10:56 AM) So should I get that slightly improved version or wait for the big update? Depends on yr usage and urgencyIf you really need it right now, den go ahead, jz max the ram and considering upgrade the ssd. If you can wait , den perhaps wait until after WWDC? |
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my 2012 model still running fast n smooth dunno about this new MBA, but price is cheaper...kudos apple
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Torn between a MBA and a rMBP 13".....the price drop is definitely not helping!
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QUOTE(bert2662 @ Apr 30 2014, 10:59 AM) Depends on yr usage and urgency I'll need it before July 1st, before college commences. I'm not a gamer or anything, just want a reliable laptop that would not break down after a year or two of usage. My previous laptops ( Acer, HP ) had been laggy, problem causing ( fan broke down, overheating problems, display problems, batter problem If you really need it right now, den go ahead, jz max the ram and considering upgrade the ssd. If you can wait , den perhaps wait until after WWDC?  ) which made me think-twice on getting a Windows machine. The rumour about a new revolutionary Macbook Air later this year is confusing me, I hope I won't cringe if I get the Macbook Air now. |
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QUOTE(Mavik @ Apr 30 2014, 11:17 AM) Torn between a MBA and a rMBP 13".....the price drop is definitely not helping! price slash is DEFINITELY helping. Else what makes you think you're commenting in this thread? MBA and rMBP are equally attractive Going for either one will not disappoint you. Both are great machines. |
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QUOTE(xaw5126 @ Apr 30 2014, 11:41 AM) @ Mavik I tot MBA 13 up to 12H only.. yours can go up to 14H? 13" Air - super long battery life : 14 hours 13" Retina - super amazing screen : 2560 x 1600 (Macam 30" LCD dude  |
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@maiself that's from a friend, who surf net n work on documents all day
Anandtech : http://www.anandtech.com/show/7085/the-201...review-13inch/6 he saw projected battery life of 16 hours |
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QUOTE(maximR @ Apr 30 2014, 11:42 AM) I'll need it before July 1st, before college commences. I'm not a gamer or anything, just want a reliable laptop that would not break down after a year or two of usage. My previous laptops ( Acer, HP ) had been laggy, problem causing ( fan broke down, overheating problems, display problems, batter problem That is not the correct way to judge Windows. Windows itself is a very good OS. Judging from your previous encounter, those are just some hardware problems after long term usage. You should have just look for some other better manufacturer that can do a better job at that. Take DELL, for an example. They also provide you good warranty services if there's any hardware breakdown or what so ever. Not to say Apple/Mac OS is not good, it will also face the same problem after long term/excessive usage. I just wanna let you know how to look at this matter with a correct way, no offense though. ) which made me think-twice on getting a Windows machine. The rumour about a new revolutionary Macbook Air later this year is confusing me, I hope I won't cringe if I get the Macbook Air now. |
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QUOTE(JkzsBlog @ Apr 30 2014, 12:31 PM) That is not the correct way to judge Windows. Windows itself is a very good OS. Judging from your previous encounter, those are just some hardware problems after long term usage. You should have just look for some other better manufacturer that can do a better job at that. Take DELL, for an example. They also provide you good warranty services if there's any hardware breakdown or what so ever. Not to say Apple/Mac OS is not good, it will also face the same problem after long term/excessive usage. I just wanna let you know how to look at this matter with a correct way, no offense though. Let me throw in a question...would u gt a surace of MBA? |
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QUOTE(BigMan123 @ May 1 2014, 10:39 AM) Let me throw in a question...would u gt a surace of MBA? What did you mean by "surace"? Surface?  By the way, here's a little add-on from me to my previous reply. I would definitely install Windows onto my MBA, cause I can't live without Windows with me. LOL! |
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QUOTE(JkzsBlog @ Apr 30 2014, 12:31 PM) That is not the correct way to judge Windows. Windows itself is a very good OS. Judging from your previous encounter, those are just some hardware problems after long term usage. You should have just look for some other better manufacturer that can do a better job at that. Take DELL, for an example. They also provide you good warranty services if there's any hardware breakdown or what so ever. Not to say Apple/Mac OS is not good, it will also face the same problem after long term/excessive usage. I just wanna let you know how to look at this matter with a correct way, no offense though. Agree with you. Being a user of Mac for the past 4 years and Windows for my desktop, the long old argument about Windows being an inferior operating system compared to Mac OS is no longer valid these days. I am more willing to pay for a Windows machine as much as I'm willing to pay for a Macbook Air/Pro. |
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Hi. I have a question, what would a bump in RAM do to a laptop? Is it worth upgrading to 8GB memory ( MacBook Air ) before purchasing? Would it be faster?
And what is the difference between RAM memory, processor speed and 128GB ( which is advertised on MacBook Air )? I'm clueless when it comes to these things. |
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Word of caution for macbook buyers....it gets hot at the bottom. Try out with the units in stores. If u r the type who uses it on ur laptop, it isgoing to be challenging
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QUOTE(maximR @ May 1 2014, 02:42 PM) Hi. I have a question, what would a bump in RAM do to a laptop? Is it worth upgrading to 8GB memory ( MacBook Air ) before purchasing? Would it be faster? RAM = how many applications u able to run at the same time without laggingAnd what is the difference between RAM memory, processor speed and 128GB ( which is advertised on MacBook Air )? I'm clueless when it comes to these things. CPU = the speed of your mac 128GB = storage http://store.apple.com/my/buy-mac/macbook-...P/B&step=config click on "Learn more" under the hardware to understand further |
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QUOTE(maximR @ May 1 2014, 02:42 PM) Hi. I have a question, what would a bump in RAM do to a laptop? Is it worth upgrading to 8GB memory ( MacBook Air ) before purchasing? Would it be faster? Definitely worth for the upgrade of RAM. For the storage (128GB), if you're capable, considering upgrade to 256, otherwise it will be fine,And what is the difference between RAM memory, processor speed and 128GB ( which is advertised on MacBook Air )? I'm clueless when it comes to these things. just you have to learn how to manage yr storage well.  |
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Hi.. Anyone using windows 7 32Bit (Boot Camp) with Macbook Air ?
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QUOTE(unixcorp @ May 2 2014, 12:24 PM) Hi.. Anyone using windows 7 32Bit (Boot Camp) with Macbook Air ? Speaking about that, I'm also wondering. Is Macbook Air compatible with Windows 8? |
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guys, thinking to get the new upgraded MBA. My question, if order online can i get the education pricing? How apple check whether i am a student or not to qualify?
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Which canpus u get
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QUOTE(mudkipryan94 @ May 2 2014, 01:22 PM) Which canpus u get hello ryan,n mine unit, bought it from iMachine 1U as my bday gift congratz on your new MBA and happy bday! so did u get the RM100 discount?? just wondering why u dont wait for the new MBA that coming real soon This post has been edited by kopiPeng: May 2 2014, 01:33 PM |
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The refresh is cheaper by RM100 while it's by 100USD there
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QUOTE(kopiPeng @ May 2 2014, 01:32 PM) hello ryan, i thought theres a recent update of 1.4 ghz naocongratz on your new MBA and happy bday! so did u get the RM100 discount?? just wondering why u dont wait for the new MBA that coming real soon you could get it online dy i think |
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QUOTE(mudkipryan94 @ May 2 2014, 01:22 PM) Which canpus u get What do u mean which campus? I plan to get it by online purchase.n mine unit, bought it from iMachine 1U as my bday gift |
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QUOTE(kopiPeng @ May 2 2014, 01:32 PM) hello ryan, thanks mate congratz on your new MBA and happy bday! so did u get the RM100 discount?? just wondering why u dont wait for the new MBA that coming real soon QUOTE(giggs_509 @ May 2 2014, 04:48 PM) What do u mean which campus? I plan to get it by online purchase. lol, prefer go iMachines buy it better la...==!n which university or college that u study la.. |
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QUOTE(mudkipryan94 @ May 2 2014, 05:56 PM) thanks mate Is it? Got installment?lol, prefer go iMachines buy it better la...==! n which university or college that u study la.. |
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QUOTE(giggs_509 @ May 2 2014, 06:30 PM) Is it? Got installment? About Campus [university or college, just check from Tristar Malaysia]about installment , yes is depending on you but mine unit, my Girlfie just paid MYR 900 bucks for the cash + 12 months installment This post has been edited by mudkipryan94: May 2 2014, 06:33 PM |
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QUOTE(mudkipryan94 @ May 2 2014, 06:31 PM) About Campus [university or college, just check from Tristar Malaysia] Nice! Which spec u take? Any upgrades on ram?about installment , yes is depending on you but mine unit, my Girlfie just paid MYR 900 bucks for the cash + 12 months installment |
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QUOTE(maximR @ May 1 2014, 02:42 PM) Hi. I have a question, what would a bump in RAM do to a laptop? Is it worth upgrading to 8GB memory ( MacBook Air ) before purchasing? Would it be faster? If you use heavy apps, having more RAM is definitely better. The difference is barely noticeable with light usage though.And what is the difference between RAM memory, processor speed and 128GB ( which is advertised on MacBook Air )? I'm clueless when it comes to these things. So, is more RAM worth it ? I would say yes, if you can afford it. Bear in mind, you will not be able to upgrade the RAM anymore in the future. If you go with 4GB, then you are stuck with 4GB forever. QUOTE(maximR @ May 1 2014, 02:42 PM) And what is the difference between RAM memory, processor speed and 128GB ( which is advertised on MacBook Air )? RAM = Random Access Memory. RAM is like a table, the more tables you have, the more things that you can do at once.I'm clueless when it comes to these things. Processor Speed = Usually the higher, the better, however, other things will also affect the performance, such as the number of cores, etc. 128GB = Refers to the SSD storage capacity that the MBA has. You can store more files if the capacity is larger. This post has been edited by Townshend: May 2 2014, 08:42 PM |
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QUOTE(giggs_509 @ May 2 2014, 07:09 PM) Nice! Which spec u take? Any upgrades on ram? i5 3317, 128Gb SSD 4Gb ram is sufficient for me to do my ubuntu developments n some light music + anime liao haha.. |
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Apparently there is no office 2013 for mac..2011 is the latest. How dissapointing
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QUOTE(BigMan123 @ May 2 2014, 10:38 PM) Apparently there is no office 2013 for mac..2011 is the latest. How dissapointing I read Microsoft will introduce Office 2014 for Mac, but it's still a rumour and the release date is unknown.http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/mac-softwar...images-3456798/ http://www.macrumors.com/2014/03/11/office-for-mac-2014/ |
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anyone can help me understand the prices of the new mac
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Was in machines gardens. They are still displaying the price tag of 2999 ie the old tag..
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i decided not to wait, and the lower price was rather inviting, so now I'm using my new MBA.
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May 4 2014, 07:50 PM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ May 3 2014, 10:54 AM) I read Microsoft will introduce Office 2014 for Mac, but it's still a rumour and the release date is unknown. I don't see why they should separate the development of between Windows and Mac versions of Microsoft office. As far as I know they are pushing for office 365, accessible via any platform as long as you have supported browsers.http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/mac-softwar...images-3456798/ http://www.macrumors.com/2014/03/11/office-for-mac-2014/ |
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May 4 2014, 09:37 PM
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QUOTE(+3kk! @ May 4 2014, 07:43 PM) i decided not to wait, and the lower price was rather inviting, so now I'm using my new MBA. Guess with the limited space for MBA, the first thing i will do is to sort out my file management, which i am poor in doing. 2nd would be to install microsoft officestill learning the ropes its been a while since i used an apple computer |
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May 5 2014, 05:26 AM
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Anyone heard of the new asus portable monitor? it's mb168b+ full hd and it connects to the mba with only a usb cable. Sure helps in making you more productive....
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May 6 2014, 10:09 AM
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QUOTE(BigMan123 @ May 4 2014, 09:37 PM) Guess with the limited space for MBA, the first thing i will do is to sort out my file management, which i am poor in doing. 2nd would be to install microsoft office well i use my other computer to hoard the files at home, only bring the critical ones with the MBA. at home i access files via network |
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May 7 2014, 09:52 AM
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QUOTE(mudkipryan94 @ May 2 2014, 09:08 PM) i5 3317, 128Gb SSD 4Gb ram can i customise the spec if buy from machines? eg, 13inch 128gb with i7 processor, 8gb ram?is sufficient for me to do my ubuntu developments n some light music + anime liao haha.. |
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May 7 2014, 01:56 PM
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QUOTE(giggs_509 @ May 7 2014, 09:52 AM) can i customise the spec if buy from machines? eg, 13inch 128gb with i7 processor, 8gb ram? Can.. & u also able to do Ezy Payment if u want to... |
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May 7 2014, 04:54 PM
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this wwdc 2014, there has new macbook or not?
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May 7 2014, 06:07 PM
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QUOTE(art6969 @ May 7 2014, 04:54 PM) this wwdc 2014, there has new macbook or not? Well yes, according to rumours. |
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May 10 2014, 02:24 PM
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PS: anyone using Speck accessories?
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May 10 2014, 04:21 PM
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QUOTE(mudkipryan94 @ May 10 2014, 02:24 PM) PS: anyone using Speck accessories? Dont waste ur money.... |
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May 10 2014, 04:23 PM
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QUOTE(Khalid21 @ May 10 2014, 04:21 PM) Dont waste ur money.... huh, why? mind to elaborate more about it? |
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May 11 2014, 10:44 AM
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I'm using speck protective case for my MBA 13" , so far so good, just the case slightly bigger than the MBA. Good for protect from scratch,
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May 11 2014, 12:43 PM
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QUOTE(Eclipes @ May 11 2014, 10:44 AM) I'm using speck protective case for my MBA 13" , so far so good, just the case slightly bigger than the MBA. Good for protect from scratch, Does your unit get heated up even more? |
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May 12 2014, 12:54 PM
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anyone tried connecting the MBA 13 to a 27in monitor with 2560 x 1440 resolution? is it smooth?
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May 12 2014, 06:19 PM
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QUOTE(BigMan123 @ May 11 2014, 12:43 PM) Does your unit get heated up even more? No, as you can see, the MBA air vent is at the point where is the LCD meet the body, that cover don't block that. I had read that MBA aluminium unibody help dissipate the heat very well also. Just don;t use your MBA on the mattress or pillow cause it will block the air vent and overheat the MBA. |
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May 12 2014, 08:54 PM
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QUOTE(Eclipes @ May 12 2014, 06:19 PM) No, as you can see, the MBA air vent is at the point where is the LCD meet the body, that cover don't block that. I had read that MBA aluminium unibody help dissipate the heat very well also. Just don;t use your MBA on the mattress or pillow cause it will block the air vent and overheat the MBA. Tell me about it. I surf using it on my stomach and it is a grilled stomach.. |
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May 13 2014, 08:40 AM
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QUOTE(BigMan123 @ May 12 2014, 08:54 PM) Tell me about it. I surf using it on my stomach and it is a grilled stomach.. better check /service your mba to clean the fan. mine have no issue with the heat. |
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May 13 2014, 08:54 AM
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QUOTE(Eclipes @ May 13 2014, 08:40 AM) better check /service your mba to clean the fan. mine have no issue with the heat. Its quite standard after a while. If you happen to be at one utama, go to senheng and touch the bottom of the display units to feel the heat. Imagine if the computer is running some softwares |
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May 13 2014, 09:09 AM
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QUOTE(BigMan123 @ May 13 2014, 08:54 AM) Its quite standard after a while. If you happen to be at one utama, go to senheng and touch the bottom of the display units to feel the heat. Imagine if the computer is running some softwares I see, actually I'm quite new using MBA , after a years surfing on iPad and laptop. I'm surf using Safari and put the brightness to 12 click 75%. Maybe that is a common issue with the heat, all laptop/mac producing heat while operating right? My iPad Air also feel some heat at the back if I surf at maximum brightness. |
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May 14 2014, 05:49 PM
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Guys, I'm just asking. I'm getting a Ducky Zero DK2108 mechanical keyboard by next week. It is not obviously not a Mac keyboard, but will it still be compatible with MBA? Maybe at least just for typing?
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May 14 2014, 09:05 PM
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QUOTE(JkzsBlog @ May 14 2014, 05:49 PM) Guys, I'm just asking. I'm getting a Ducky Zero DK2108 mechanical keyboard by next week. It is not obviously not a Mac keyboard, but will it still be compatible with MBA? Maybe at least just for typing? quovadis123 can help u |
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May 14 2014, 09:46 PM
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QUOTE(melvintcs @ May 14 2014, 09:05 PM) quovadis123 can help u I know the answer already. I can still type with it, the problem is, I can't use the shortcut keys only. That's it. LOOL! |
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May 14 2014, 11:28 PM
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QUOTE(JkzsBlog @ May 14 2014, 09:46 PM) I know the answer already. I can still type with it, the problem is, I can't use the shortcut keys only. That's it. LOOL! What shortcut key you mentioned that cannot be use? |
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May 15 2014, 09:41 AM
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QUOTE(quovadis123 @ May 14 2014, 11:28 PM) What shortcut key you mentioned that cannot be use? Like Command/Option/Control keys. |
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May 15 2014, 11:21 AM
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QUOTE(JkzsBlog @ May 15 2014, 09:41 AM) Like Command/Option/Control keys. huh? Of course can.  By default for each keyboard, modifiers are arranged left to right: Ctrl Win Alt Space Alt Win Fn Ctrl. If you plug any keyboard (Ducky, Rosewill, Filco) to mac, then the modifiers become: Ctrl Command Option Space Option Command Fn Ctrl You can rearrange the modifiers to suit your needs using KeyRemap4Macbook. For example, Ctrl Option Command ... So, mechanical keyboards by default is compatible with Mac. |
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May 15 2014, 11:28 AM
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QUOTE(quovadis123 @ May 15 2014, 11:21 AM) huh? Of course can. I see, thanks for sharing. Both of my keyboard and MBA will be coming next week. By default for each keyboard, modifiers are arranged left to right: Ctrl Win Alt Space Alt Win Fn Ctrl. If you plug any keyboard (Ducky, Rosewill, Filco) to mac, then the modifiers become: Ctrl Command Option Space Option Command Fn Ctrl You can rearrange the modifiers to suit your needs using KeyRemap4Macbook. For example, Ctrl Option Command ... So, mechanical keyboards by default is compatible with Mac.  |
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May 15 2014, 11:37 AM
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QUOTE(JkzsBlog @ May 15 2014, 11:28 AM) I see, thanks for sharing. Both of my keyboard and MBA will be coming next week. Welcome. Feel free to ask if you have further questions. Thanks melvintcs for informing me. |
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May 15 2014, 01:04 PM
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QUOTE(quovadis123 @ May 15 2014, 11:37 AM) Welcome. just happened to know that u r mac user too Feel free to ask if you have further questions. Thanks melvintcs for informing me. planning to get my MBA too, waiting what's new in next WDDC  |
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May 15 2014, 01:16 PM
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QUOTE(melvintcs @ May 15 2014, 01:04 PM) just happened to know that u r mac user too planning to get my MBA too, waiting what's new in next WDDC WWDC 2-6 June. Just wait for 2June announcement for new products. Do you intend to upgrade your keyboard too to use in mac OS? to master race |
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May 15 2014, 02:39 PM
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QUOTE(quovadis123 @ May 15 2014, 01:16 PM) WWDC 2-6 June. Just wait for 2June announcement for new products. Do you intend to upgrade your keyboard too to use in mac OS? to master race let's discuss the keyboard at the thread where it belongs, already tagged u |
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May 16 2014, 06:01 PM
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QUOTE(melvintcs @ May 15 2014, 02:39 PM) yea, WWDC! let's discuss the keyboard at the thread where it belongs, already tagged u waiting new MAC OS man.. |
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May 17 2014, 02:51 AM
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Hello guys, I'm looking to buy myself a MacBook Air 11" soon, any recommended stores around KL/PJ?
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May 17 2014, 11:57 AM
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QUOTE(awyongcarl @ May 17 2014, 02:51 AM) Hello guys, I'm looking to buy myself a MacBook Air 11" soon, any recommended stores around KL/PJ? just wait till June ,maybe there is new product launch on apple wwdc 2014. |
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May 17 2014, 03:27 PM
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Can the current MBA support Windows 8.1?
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May 17 2014, 03:53 PM
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QUOTE(JkzsBlog @ May 17 2014, 03:27 PM) Can the current MBA support Windows 8.1? Can. |
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May 17 2014, 04:15 PM
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QUOTE(JkzsBlog @ May 17 2014, 03:27 PM) Can the current MBA support Windows 8.1? Yes it can. |
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May 18 2014, 12:26 AM
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How u guys run windows? Using bootcamp? Is it ok to run windows if my mba spec is 4gb ram and 128gb hdd?
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May 18 2014, 04:41 AM
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QUOTE(giggs_509 @ May 18 2014, 12:26 AM) How u guys run windows? Using bootcamp? Is it ok to run windows if my mba spec is 4gb ram and 128gb hdd? Parallel Desktop. Never use bootcamp before. |
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May 18 2014, 07:24 AM
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QUOTE(giggs_509 @ May 18 2014, 12:26 AM) How u guys run windows? Using bootcamp? Is it ok to run windows if my mba spec is 4gb ram and 128gb hdd? Any specific reason y you want to run windows? Takes up storage space unnecessarily. |
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May 18 2014, 01:49 PM
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QUOTE(giggs_509 @ May 18 2014, 12:26 AM) How u guys run windows? Using bootcamp? Is it ok to run windows if my mba spec is 4gb ram and 128gb hdd? I am using Boot Camp to run Windows.Is 4GB RAM and 128GB SDD enough ? Well, if you use software such as Parallels to run Windows, enough or not depends on how you use it. |
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May 18 2014, 03:28 PM
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QUOTE(Eclipes @ May 17 2014, 11:57 AM) just wait till June ,maybe there is new product launch on apple wwdc 2014. For MBA it has just been refresh at April 29, 2014 with latest Intel Haswell Processors.Usually the pattern of MBA is it will refresh every year, so its safe to say buy now except for MBP, that should wait for the coming WWDC. |
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May 18 2014, 05:34 PM
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QUOTE(Mac Man @ LYF @ May 18 2014, 03:28 PM) For MBA it has just been refresh at April 29, 2014 with latest Intel Haswell Processors. Thanks for the info, so any recommended store around PJ/KL?Usually the pattern of MBA is it will refresh every year, so its safe to say buy now except for MBP, that should wait for the coming WWDC. |
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May 18 2014, 08:12 PM
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QUOTE(awyongcarl @ May 18 2014, 05:34 PM) Thanks for the info, so any recommended store around PJ/KL? Go to any store that you like, since they selling the same products. Only difference is customer service, some offer instalments payment.Personal preferences. |
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May 18 2014, 08:35 PM
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QUOTE(Mac Man @ LYF @ May 18 2014, 08:12 PM) Go to any store that you like, since they selling the same products. Only difference is customer service, some offer instalments payment. I see, I'll go to the MacCity in 1U tomorrow then.Personal preferences. Thanks a lot |
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May 18 2014, 09:27 PM
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Hope the rumour of 12" Macbook Air Retina is true...
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May 19 2014, 08:57 PM
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Reporting once again! In fact I am actually reporting in right now with it, my new MBA. Just arrived a few moments ago. ETA was delayed and delayed and delayed. IT IS FINALLY HERE.
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May 19 2014, 10:23 PM
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Using boot camp to install windows will take more spaces or using parallel? Or both also same anyone can answer this?
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May 19 2014, 10:27 PM
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QUOTE(Nicklly @ May 19 2014, 10:23 PM) Using boot camp to install windows will take more spaces or using parallel? Or both also same anyone can answer this? Boot camp = once partition set, cant change except starting all over again. Need to restart to change between Mac / Win.Parallel = space occupied not fix. Mac running, Windows can run in another window. |
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May 20 2014, 11:56 AM
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Hi guys, quick question.
Any of you getting the Apple care for your macbook air? he one that extends another 2 years warranty? My warrany will expire next month, any still thinking whether I should get one. Pricing is aroung 800RM (USD $249) |
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May 20 2014, 03:09 PM
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QUOTE(g9000z @ May 20 2014, 11:56 AM) Hi guys, quick question. I think it is quite worth, maybe I'm going to buy for may MBA . the electronics device start to lag or having a problem after two years, so it is kind like an inssurance Any of you getting the Apple care for your macbook air? he one that extends another 2 years warranty? My warrany will expire next month, any still thinking whether I should get one. Pricing is aroung 800RM (USD $249) This post has been edited by Eclipes: May 20 2014, 03:09 PM |
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May 20 2014, 05:35 PM
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Can some1 share doing coding with using macbook air that running windows? Currently studying computer studies and install windows is a must for .net development, last question is do the temperature goes higher when running windows through parallel or bootcamp?
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May 20 2014, 07:28 PM
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Can anyone tell here.. If using parallel in MacBook Air it's will last as apple state 12hours?
If use bootcamp on MacBook Air, it surely the battery life not so good right? |
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May 21 2014, 10:29 AM
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QUOTE(Nicklly @ May 20 2014, 07:28 PM) Can anyone tell here.. If using parallel in MacBook Air it's will last as apple state 12hours? of course it will be lower.If use bootcamp on MacBook Air, it surely the battery life not so good right? Even if u use Chrome browser in OS X u definitely won't get 12 hrs. Read here for a comprehensive test on the battery life http://anandtech.com/show/7085/the-2013-ma...review-13inch/6 |
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May 21 2014, 04:02 PM
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QUOTE(scpt @ May 21 2014, 10:29 AM) of course it will be lower. New user here. So any other tips and tricks to share here? In order to have the most of out of MBA. Share something like what are the bloatwares/apps that I should remove from it and how do I make the battery life last longer.Even if u use Chrome browser in OS X u definitely won't get 12 hrs. Read here for a comprehensive test on the battery life http://anandtech.com/show/7085/the-2013-ma...review-13inch/6  |
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May 21 2014, 07:02 PM
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can recommend decent wireless mouse to be use with mba?
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May 21 2014, 07:05 PM
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QUOTE(giggs_509 @ May 21 2014, 07:02 PM) can recommend decent wireless mouse to be use with mba? Apple Magic Mouse |
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May 21 2014, 08:46 PM
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hi. I''m 13" MBA user, to make a battery last longer, I set the brightness to 12 click, use safari to surf internet, I'm rare use chrome unless the website that I want to surf contain a lot of moving graphic or video. chrome has built in flash player, so it will consume much more battery. only open the apps that you want to use, close the apps you never use at the moment.
apple magic mouse?  try to use it at apple reseller before you purchase it. I don't like that mouse. |
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May 21 2014, 10:03 PM
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QUOTE(quovadis123 @ May 21 2014, 07:05 PM) Apple Magic Mouse any cheaper option? |
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May 21 2014, 10:06 PM
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QUOTE(Taesica @ May 20 2014, 06:35 PM) Can some1 share doing coding with using macbook air that running windows? Currently studying computer studies and install windows is a must for .net development, last question is do the temperature goes higher when running windows through parallel or bootcamp? Well, I'm doing coding and system admin stuffs in my 2013 MBA, but its not .Net, I'm doing JAVA using eclipse.For me while coding, your battery life will not be harmed, but while you are compiling it or running it (on Tomcat, as for me), it will drain your battery quite a lot. That is me using a native Eclipse IDE on mac. But my system admin stuffs, I need to do it on Windows which, in this case I use a lot of parallel desktop. In this case, its quite similar, like the situation before, if your windows doesnt do anything (idle) your battery life still good, but not as good as while u r running only MacOS, however it is tolerable. When I do a lot of remote desktop or MS SQL stuffs, yea ofcos battery life will shorten, just like when I'm code and compile in my Native MacOS eclipse. The battery life that I ever observed when I'm doing a lot of stuffs with coding and/or Parallel desktop is roughly around 5 - 7 hours until the battery left only 5% I guess. Then 5 - 7 hours is a LOT if you compare to any other Acer or Asus ultrabook I guess. As for temperature, it WILL be hot, but not all the time. What I mean is, it is only hot when your parallel desktop is busy, when idle it is normal temp. From what I observe, MBA fan's rpm will not increase automatically unless you are running a very heavy task (like games), it will stay aroung 2000rpm which is very quiet. However, if you want a better temp, you can install a software called iStat. It can control your exhaust fan, up to 6500rpm, but beware of battery life |
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May 21 2014, 10:08 PM
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QUOTE(giggs_509 @ May 21 2014, 11:03 PM) any cheaper option? That's the best option you can have to maximize macOS 'swipe here' 'swipe there' features. |
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May 21 2014, 10:27 PM
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QUOTE(g9000z @ May 21 2014, 10:08 PM) That's the best option you can have to maximize macOS 'swipe here' 'swipe there' features. Haha.. a.k.a built-in trackpad.That's the best option. |
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May 21 2014, 10:48 PM
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QUOTE(JkzsBlog @ May 21 2014, 04:02 PM) New user here. So any other tips and tricks to share here? In order to have the most of out of MBA. Share something like what are the bloatwares/apps that I should remove from it and how do I make the battery life last longer. just don't user Chrome it's a blood sucker.I only leave it open for my Pushbullet to work (I use it for phone notification mirroring) QUOTE(quovadis123 @ May 21 2014, 10:27 PM) Haha.. a.k.a built-in trackpad. damn right!That's the best option. I'm a first time Mac user, and this is the FIRST AND ONLY laptop where I can use the trackpad only the whole time without the need for a mouse, though a mouse always gives better precision, Apple's trackpad is so good that u won't miss the mouse |
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May 21 2014, 10:58 PM
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QUOTE(scpt @ May 21 2014, 10:48 PM) just don't user Chrome If you use the trackpad all the time, then I assumed you use the macbook built-in keyboard as well. it's a blood sucker.I only leave it open for my Pushbullet to work (I use it for phone notification mirroring) damn right! I'm a first time Mac user, and this is the FIRST AND ONLY laptop where I can use the trackpad only the whole time without the need for a mouse, though a mouse always gives better precision, Apple's trackpad is so good that u won't miss the mouse That's why some people buy apple trackpad. |
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May 21 2014, 11:19 PM
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QUOTE(scpt @ May 21 2014, 10:48 PM) just don't user Chrome lol yes the trackpad is good. but its easier if have mouse to play some games. oh well, magic mouse then! it's a blood sucker.I only leave it open for my Pushbullet to work (I use it for phone notification mirroring) damn right! I'm a first time Mac user, and this is the FIRST AND ONLY laptop where I can use the trackpad only the whole time without the need for a mouse, though a mouse always gives better precision, Apple's trackpad is so good that u won't miss the mouse |
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May 22 2014, 10:11 AM
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QUOTE(giggs_509 @ May 22 2014, 12:19 AM) lol yes the trackpad is good. but its easier if have mouse to play some games. oh well, magic mouse then! yea, good choice! After u use the trackpad for quite sometime and get comfortable with it, you will not feel comfortable to use even the most expensive Logitech or Microsoft mouse, you feel something is missing thats for sure. But different with magic mouse, there is still apple trackpad feel there, if you need more touch gestures on your magic mouse you can install BetterTouchTool and your magic mouse can be used for up to 4 fingers gestures, that I call it awesome This post has been edited by g9000z: May 22 2014, 10:12 AM |
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May 22 2014, 03:05 PM
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anyone got hit by a bug in mba? where my apple wireless keyboard & trackpad interfering with wifi connection.
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May 22 2014, 04:09 PM
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QUOTE(yewfatt @ May 22 2014, 03:05 PM) anyone got hit by a bug in mba? where my apple wireless keyboard & trackpad interfering with wifi connection. what do u mean by interfering??I got a bug which related to my apple tv. When my Apple TV was On, even I din't connect my MBA to my Apple TV, but when i press the Apple TV remote control, it will somehow interfere and control my MBA... e.g suddenly open iTunes, control my MBA volume.. etc..  This post has been edited by MewMeow: May 22 2014, 04:10 PM |
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May 22 2014, 04:41 PM
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is chrome really bad? i was using mozilla and my processor usage always very high...
chrome so far still ok, how ah? i uses like 8 - 10 tabs open at same time |
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May 22 2014, 04:43 PM
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QUOTE(MewMeow @ May 22 2014, 04:09 PM) what do u mean by interfering?? when i on the bluetooth to connect keyboard & trackpad, wifi connection will gone or just hang there. so when i off the bluetooth, immediately there is internet.I got a bug which related to my apple tv. When my Apple TV was On, even I din't connect my MBA to my Apple TV, but when i press the Apple TV remote control, it will somehow interfere and control my MBA... e.g suddenly open iTunes, control my MBA volume.. etc.. |
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May 22 2014, 05:48 PM
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QUOTE(yewfatt @ May 22 2014, 04:43 PM) when i on the bluetooth to connect keyboard & trackpad, wifi connection will gone or just hang there. so when i off the bluetooth, immediately there is internet. Don't have any issue with my bluetooth.Try this fix. http://www.imore.com/how-fix-mavericks-wi-...pping-bluetooth |
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May 22 2014, 08:08 PM
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QUOTE(JkzsBlog @ May 21 2014, 04:02 PM) New user here. So any other tips and tricks to share here? In order to have the most of out of MBA. Share something like what are the bloatwares/apps that I should remove from it and how do I make the battery life last longer. You can remove Garage Band if you don't use this app (you can always download it in App Store later). Use apps such as Disk Diag to help clean unneeded files and free up disk space on your Mac. Don't forget to learn about gestures (you can do that in System Preferences > Trackpad). You can integrate your social accounts (such as Facebook) in System Preferences so you can post directly on your Mac without having to open web browser. You will have "Via OS X" under your Facebook status if you do this. Lastly, don't forget to turn on Find My Mac in iCloud so you can locate your Mac in case it is missing. There are more tips, but I think that's all for now. QUOTE(fuelsave @ May 22 2014, 04:41 PM) is chrome really bad? i was using mozilla and my processor usage always very high... I don't have any issues with Chrome but I don't like it because of some reasons.chrome so far still ok, how ah? i uses like 8 - 10 tabs open at same time BTW Safari is good too, and it is currently my main browser. Firefox has so many useful Add-ons, but yea, sometimes it lags. |
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May 22 2014, 09:54 PM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ May 22 2014, 08:08 PM) You can remove Garage Band if you don't use this app (you can always download it in App Store later). Thanks, but how do I do that? Use apps such as Disk Diag to help clean unneeded files and free up disk space on your Mac. Don't forget to learn about gestures (you can do that in System Preferences > Trackpad). You can integrate your social accounts (such as Facebook) in System Preferences so you can post directly on your Mac without having to open web browser. You will have "Via OS X" under your Facebook status if you do this. Lastly, don't forget to turn on Find My Mac in iCloud so you can locate your Mac in case it is missing. There are more tips, but I think that's all for now. I don't have any issues with Chrome but I don't like it because of some reasons. BTW Safari is good too, and it is currently my main browser. Firefox has so many useful Add-ons, but yea, sometimes it lags. |
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May 22 2014, 10:05 PM
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QUOTE(JkzsBlog @ May 22 2014, 09:54 PM) Thanks, but how do I do that? » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Go to System Preferences > Internet Accounts> Click "+" at bottom left corner, and you will see Facebook Then you key in the username and password of your account. Then your facebook will integrated with the mac. You can post your facebook status directly using notification center, you will get notifications if any notifications coming from facebook too. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « |
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May 23 2014, 12:12 AM
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QUOTE(quovadis123 @ May 22 2014, 10:05 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Go to System Preferences > Internet Accounts> Click "+" at bottom left corner, and you will see Facebook Then you key in the username and password of your account. Then your facebook will integrated with the mac. You can post your facebook status directly using notification center, you will get notifications if any notifications coming from facebook too. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « |
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May 23 2014, 12:27 AM
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I am thinking to purchase the 1.3GHz model instead of the 1.4GHz. Figured that just point one speed bump will not make any difference.
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May 23 2014, 12:43 AM
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QUOTE(LVL1NiNjA @ May 23 2014, 12:27 AM) I am thinking to purchase the 1.3GHz model instead of the 1.4GHz. Figured that just point one speed bump will not make any difference. Can you show us the 1.3GHz as model you claimed?I only saw 1.4GHz model online. Source: http://store.apple.com/my/buy-mac/macbook-air This post has been edited by quovadis123: May 23 2014, 12:44 AM |
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May 23 2014, 02:03 PM
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QUOTE(LVL1NiNjA @ May 23 2014, 12:27 AM) I am thinking to purchase the 1.3GHz model instead of the 1.4GHz. Figured that just point one speed bump will not make any difference. and it's also significantly cheaper also, the 12hr battery life was tested on the 1.3GHz cpu, the 1.4GHz might have lesser battery life, though not significant |
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May 23 2014, 04:35 PM
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QUOTE(quovadis123 @ May 23 2014, 12:43 AM) Can you show us the 1.3GHz as model you claimed? Machines still sell them, until stocks last I guess.I only saw 1.4GHz model online. Source: http://store.apple.com/my/buy-mac/macbook-air QUOTE(scpt @ May 23 2014, 02:03 PM) and it's also significantly cheaper Plus the SSD performs slower on the new models. Apple is cutting corners on this one. also, the 12hr battery life was tested on the 1.3GHz cpu, the 1.4GHz might have lesser battery life, though not significant |
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May 23 2014, 07:06 PM
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QUOTE(LVL1NiNjA @ May 23 2014, 04:35 PM) Plus the SSD performs slower on the new models. Apple is cutting corners on this one. not true... reported a few days later |
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May 23 2014, 09:12 PM
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hey i wonder, is the Macbook Air hardware specs good enough for professional applications like, Photoshop, AutoCAD, and productivity apps? I worry the Intel HD 5000, is not powerful enough to handle the graphics.. And what about Intel Broadwell chips? They may feature in next year's Macbook Air. Should i wait for that instead?
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May 23 2014, 10:13 PM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ May 23 2014, 09:12 PM) hey i wonder, is the Macbook Air hardware specs good enough for professional applications like, Photoshop, AutoCAD, and productivity apps? I worry the Intel HD 5000, is not powerful enough to handle the graphics.. And what about Intel Broadwell chips? They may feature in next year's Macbook Air. Should i wait for that instead? It depends on your workloads. I wouldn't recommend this if you are gonna do high end production. If you are gonna just do some light stuff like me, then go ahead. My usual workloads on this are just web surfing with Chrome and simple/light editing in Photoshop. |
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May 23 2014, 10:25 PM
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I had such bad Apple. Got a 1.3GHz 13.3" MBA, the notebook had a clicking issue on the bottom case. Tomorrow need to go to service center for further check.
Is it possible to get an exchange unit? |
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May 23 2014, 10:28 PM
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QUOTE(LVL1NiNjA @ May 23 2014, 10:25 PM) I had such bad Apple. Got a 1.3GHz 13.3" MBA, the notebook had a clicking issue on the bottom case. Tomorrow need to go to service center for further check. Newly bought recently?Is it possible to get an exchange unit? |
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May 23 2014, 11:14 PM
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QUOTE(JkzsBlog @ May 23 2014, 10:13 PM) It depends on your workloads. I wouldn't recommend this if you are gonna do high end production. If you are gonna just do some light stuff like me, then go ahead. My usual workloads on this are just web surfing with Chrome and simple/light editing in Photoshop. i see. on another side note...... is 4gb RAM enough..? i intend to hold onto it for about 5 years if i get one.. or should i get an 8gb upgrade and buy online instead.. |
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May 23 2014, 11:35 PM
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QUOTE(quovadis123 @ May 23 2014, 10:28 PM) Newly bought recently? Yeah. Same day.I like to unbox iFruit products myself, the feel is good. You have paid a premium for the staff to open it? This post has been edited by LVL1NiNjA: May 23 2014, 11:36 PM |
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May 24 2014, 01:40 AM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ May 23 2014, 11:14 PM) i see. on another side note...... is 4gb RAM enough..? i intend to hold onto it for about 5 years if i get one.. or should i get an 8gb upgrade and buy online instead.. I am not much of a professional in the hardware specifications department, but if you are gonna maintain the same workloads as mine for the next 5 years, then 4GB of RAM should be totally fine. Just to be on the safe side, go with 8GB of RAM. Because you are going to use it for the next 5 years, and it is a very long time. Plus, like one of my friends. He likes to keep tabs open on Chrome, a very large amount of tabs. Even until the tabs section can only display each icon for the websites of every single tab, that's when 8GB of RAM comes in handy. |
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May 24 2014, 10:54 AM
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QUOTE(JkzsBlog @ May 24 2014, 01:40 AM) I am not much of a professional in the hardware specifications department, but if you are gonna maintain the same workloads as mine for the next 5 years, then 4GB of RAM should be totally fine. Just to be on the safe side, go with 8GB of RAM. Because you are going to use it for the next 5 years, and it is a very long time. Plus, like one of my friends. He likes to keep tabs open on Chrome, a very large amount of tabs. Even until the tabs section can only display each icon for the websites of every single tab, that's when 8GB of RAM comes in handy. so as a reference then..., with 4GB of RAM, how many programs/apps/web tabs that you can leave open, before the system starts slowing down.? Any typical example would be helpful.. I'm about to spend on my first ever Mac, so i dont want to get a wrong buy  |
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May 24 2014, 11:15 AM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ May 24 2014, 10:54 AM) so as a reference then..., with 4GB of RAM, how many programs/apps/web tabs that you can leave open, before the system starts slowing down.? Any typical example would be helpful.. I'm about to spend on my first ever Mac, so i dont want to get a wrong buy Maxed the RAM. BTW, u might wanna wait until 2 June before u bought anything. WWDC might launch new MacBook lines and u don't wanna spent your money for a 'older' product at full price, just for 2 weeks usage sake. |
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May 24 2014, 11:37 AM
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QUOTE(eikozai @ May 24 2014, 11:15 AM) Maxed the RAM. BTW, u might wanna wait until 2 June before u bought anything. WWDC might launch new MacBook lines and u don't wanna spent your money for a 'older' product at full price, just for 2 weeks usage sake. from online news, apparently the 12 inch macbook air will feature at WWDC. it may have a retina display , no fan and new design with new trackpad. But, the price will probably be higher than the 13 inch MBA. And with the 13 inch rMBP getting a lower cost option already, the 13inch MBA may be removed permanently to make space for the 12 inch retina MBA. i really like the 13inch MBA, 11 inch i feel is too small. and the side bezels are too big.. So thats why i'm really considering a 13 inch MBA since i think it fulfills almost all my needs, just i worry is 4gb of ram for multitasking might be not enough... |
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May 24 2014, 01:10 PM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ May 24 2014, 10:54 AM) so as a reference then..., with 4GB of RAM, how many programs/apps/web tabs that you can leave open, before the system starts slowing down.? Any typical example would be helpful.. I'm about to spend on my first ever Mac, so i dont want to get a wrong buy Again, this is just purely my estimation. It is not 100% accurate. I would say, something like this. A few documents in Microsoft Word, editing 2 or 3 photos in Photoshop, 10 tabs and above opened in one window of Chrome, that's it. You MBA might be experiencing stuttering or slowing down if you proceed with heavier workload than that, if you are going with 4GB of RAM. You would probably want to go with 8GB of RAM, because you are gonna use it for at least 5 years like you said. You might increasing your work in the time duration, which why you should get better RAM. |
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May 24 2014, 01:59 PM
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QUOTE(JkzsBlog @ May 24 2014, 01:10 PM) Again, this is just purely my estimation. It is not 100% accurate. I would say, something like this. A few documents in Microsoft Word, editing 2 or 3 photos in Photoshop, 10 tabs and above opened in one window of Chrome, that's it. You MBA might be experiencing stuttering or slowing down if you proceed with heavier workload than that, if you are going with 4GB of RAM. You would probably want to go with 8GB of RAM, because you are gonna use it for at least 5 years like you said. You might increasing your work in the time duration, which why you should get better RAM. how about a scenario of 5 tabs of Safari, iTunes music, Word /Powerpoint documents, Adobe reader, download manager and antivirus? would 4gb ram be enough for that? |
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May 24 2014, 02:16 PM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ May 24 2014, 01:59 PM) how about a scenario of 5 tabs of Safari, iTunes music, Word /Powerpoint documents, Adobe reader, download manager and antivirus? would 4gb ram be enough for that? 2014 = OK2019 = depends future... RM300~RM400 / 12 / 5 / 30 = less than RM 0.222 per day.... if use 5 year... just upgrade it.. ram is not upgradeable in future.... |
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May 24 2014, 02:23 PM
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QUOTE(xproc @ May 24 2014, 02:16 PM) 2014 = OK Yeap, rookie93. Considering it that you can't upgrade the RAM, it's best to go with 8GB.2019 = depends future... RM300~RM400 / 12 / 5 / 30 = less than RM 0.222 per day.... if use 5 year... just upgrade it.. ram is not upgradeable in future.... |
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May 24 2014, 02:55 PM
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QUOTE(JkzsBlog @ May 23 2014, 12:12 AM) Once again, thanks! One more important tip, don't forget to complete the charge cycle at least once a month.http://www.apple.com/batteries/ http://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html |
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May 24 2014, 02:55 PM
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QUOTE(JkzsBlog @ May 24 2014, 02:23 PM) Yeap, rookie93. Considering it that you can't upgrade the RAM, it's best to go with 8GB. i have never done online purchase of such huge amounts before. i worry if the package gets lost, so will my 3500. Is Apple's delivery guaranteed of safe arrival? .. From what i see, usually, online purchase, once package gets lost, the seller will say "oooh, i've already sent this out. go find the courier ask why missing, i'm not responsible" .. This is a huge sum of money for me, as i'm still just a student. |
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May 24 2014, 03:17 PM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ May 24 2014, 02:55 PM) i have never done online purchase of such huge amounts before. i worry if the package gets lost, so will my 3500. Is Apple's delivery guaranteed of safe arrival? .. From what i see, usually, online purchase, once package gets lost, the seller will say "oooh, i've already sent this out. go find the courier ask why missing, i'm not responsible" .. This is a huge sum of money for me, as i'm still just a student. If you are worry about that, just head to your nearest authorized retailer to buy 1. Simple and easy.QUOTE(Townshend @ May 24 2014, 02:55 PM) One more important tip, don't forget to complete the charge cycle at least once a month. WOW! I didn't know about that. I will charge my MBA whenever it's under 100%, even when it's 99%. The lowest I can get is usually 80% or something, then only I will let it charge. That's dangerous.http://www.apple.com/batteries/ http://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html |
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May 24 2014, 03:29 PM
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QUOTE(JkzsBlog @ May 24 2014, 03:17 PM) If you are worry about that, just head to your nearest authorized retailer to buy 1. Simple and easy. But. if i get from retailer. so i wont be able to get 8gb ram. thats the problem. if i get retailer , i need to know if 4gb ram is enough or not.. If i get online, i dont know if i'll get the package delivery safely or not. stresss WOW! I didn't know about that. I will charge my MBA whenever it's under 100%, even when it's 99%. The lowest I can get is usually 80% or something, then only I will let it charge. That's dangerous. |
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May 24 2014, 03:31 PM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ May 24 2014, 02:55 PM) i have never done online purchase of such huge amounts before. i worry if the package gets lost, so will my 3500. Is Apple's delivery guaranteed of safe arrival? .. From what i see, usually, online purchase, once package gets lost, the seller will say "oooh, i've already sent this out. go find the courier ask why missing, i'm not responsible" .. This is a huge sum of money for me, as i'm still just a student. This is my personal experience sharing.I've done a lot of times transaction from Apple Online store before, be it huge or small amount, all my parcels arrived safely and in superb packaging (protective carton box outside). When my parcel did not arrive on time as per Apple's shown schedule, i raised complaints. All my Apple products are bought from Apple Online Store. One 'hassle', the warranty always start from the date they ship out the product, so i will always need to send them emails with proof of receiving(screenshot of DHL delivery status), and they will adjust accordingly. |
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May 24 2014, 03:33 PM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ May 24 2014, 03:29 PM) But. if i get from retailer. so i wont be able to get 8gb ram. thats the problem. if i get retailer , i need to know if 4gb ram is enough or not.. If i get online, i dont know if i'll get the package delivery safely or not. stresss  What?Buyers can't get 8GB model from retailers? Retailers only sell 4GB models? Sorry, I don't know much about retailers for Macbook Air, because I got mine for free, my cousin gave it to me. |
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May 24 2014, 03:38 PM
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QUOTE(eikozai @ May 24 2014, 03:31 PM) This is my personal experience sharing. i see... so when its late, do you call Apple? or DHL? and u mean ,you can start your warranty on date of receving package instead of date of purchase?I've done a lot of times transaction from Apple Online store before, be it huge or small amount, all my parcels arrived safely and in superb packaging (protective carton box outside). When my parcel did not arrive on time as per Apple's shown schedule, i raised complaints. All my Apple products are bought from Apple Online Store. One 'hassle', the warranty always start from the date they ship out the product, so i will always need to send them emails with proof of receiving(screenshot of DHL delivery status), and they will adjust accordingly. |
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May 24 2014, 03:53 PM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ May 24 2014, 03:38 PM) i see... so when its late, do you call Apple? or DHL? and u mean ,you can start your warranty on date of receving package instead of date of purchase? We buy from Apple, we call Apple. Whatever in between will be responsible by Apple. YOu didn't sign the receiving package means you haven't start bear the responsibility & liability.Warranty should start from the date of receive, not purchase. My MBA, i placed order 15 minutes after launched, but it took 4 weeks for Malaysian market to receive the product. SO you think its wise to waste 1 month of warranty without the product? Hehe, definitely no. And the shipment took 5 days to arrive, due to parcel shipped out on Thursday, and DHL not delivering on Saturday & Sunday. Apple initial warranty start from Thursday(the date they start shipping out), but i raise complaint for an amendment to start on the day i received. Hehe.. and Apple response positively in just 2-3 days. Benefit of purchasing online is, hope their system is bugged and you might get some discount, handsomely. I remember when they refreshed their MBA line back in few weeks ago, some of the people get 'FREE' upgrades, where Apple charge them on basic spec price only. Hehehe.. I get my Time Capsule discounted 25% (RM250) off during the Red Friday Sales early this year, when its suppose to give only 10%(RM100). |
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May 24 2014, 04:02 PM
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QUOTE(eikozai @ May 24 2014, 03:53 PM) We buy from Apple, we call Apple. Whatever in between will be responsible by Apple. YOu didn't sign the receiving package means you haven't start bear the responsibility & liability. hmmm.. so means... the money has not been deducted from your account yet, until you sign the receiving package izit? then how will DHL know its you signing or somebody else is signing? do they ask for your IC or any other documents.?Warranty should start from the date of receive, not purchase. My MBA, i placed order 15 minutes after launched, but it took 4 weeks for Malaysian market to receive the product. SO you think its wise to waste 1 month of warranty without the product? Hehe, definitely no. And the shipment took 5 days to arrive, due to parcel shipped out on Thursday, and DHL not delivering on Saturday & Sunday. Apple initial warranty start from Thursday(the date they start shipping out), but i raise complaint for an amendment to start on the day i received. Hehe.. and Apple response positively in just 2-3 days. Benefit of purchasing online is, hope their system is bugged and you might get some discount, handsomely. I remember when they refreshed their MBA line back in few weeks ago, some of the people get 'FREE' upgrades, where Apple charge them on basic spec price only. Hehehe.. I get my Time Capsule discounted 25% (RM250) off during the Red Friday Sales early this year, when its suppose to give only 10%(RM100). This post has been edited by rookie93: May 24 2014, 04:03 PM |
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May 24 2014, 04:14 PM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ May 24 2014, 04:02 PM) hmmm.. so means... the money has not been deducted from your account yet, until you sign the receiving package izit? then how will DHL know its you signing or somebody else is signing? do they ask for your IC or any other documents.? Credit card is charged after you purchase online.Your family can sign for u, provided that they show IC during receiving the package. IC needed only. P.S.: Experience bought a lot of apple products before, from iphone, few ipads, macbook. |
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May 24 2014, 04:27 PM
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QUOTE(quovadis123 @ May 24 2014, 04:14 PM) Credit card is charged after you purchase online. oh i see. thanks for info.Your family can sign for u, provided that they show IC during receiving the package. IC needed only. P.S.: Experience bought a lot of apple products before, from iphone, few ipads, macbook. |
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May 24 2014, 04:38 PM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ May 24 2014, 04:02 PM) hmmm.. so means... the money has not been deducted from your account yet, until you sign the receiving package izit? then how will DHL know its you signing or somebody else is signing? do they ask for your IC or any other documents.? your credit card will only be charged when they preparing to ship out.When you clicked 'Purchase' they will do a fake transaction on your credit card to certify its a valid one but no charges occurred yet. Yes, DHL need IC of receiver. Means you need update your Apple ID info before you do the transaction. There are 2 name and address, one is for billing (which is definitely your info) while another one is shipping info, where the name can be anyone who will receive on your behalf and the address of your purchase to be ship to. |
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May 25 2014, 01:13 PM
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wanna ask, does any macbook air user here, use the SD card slot to make as a permanent memory expansion using SD card..? Is it a good idea to do that..? I read online news, there are some SD cards designed to fit flush on macbook air SD slot and make as extra storage. Are there any of those available in Malaysia..?
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May 25 2014, 02:38 PM
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hey guys, I wish to get the spec of 256gb & 8gb ram..
It will cost around RM4k.. and shall I buy the Apple Care Plan? The Care Plan cost 800+? It will be quite hard for me to afford this amount. |
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May 25 2014, 05:00 PM
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QUOTE(lyrilmaki @ May 25 2014, 02:38 PM) hey guys, I wish to get the spec of 256gb & 8gb ram.. It is recommended to get Apple Care as the cost of repairing can be more expensive than the Apple Care itself.It will cost around RM4k.. and shall I buy the Apple Care Plan? The Care Plan cost 800+? It will be quite hard for me to afford this amount. However, you can always purchase the Apple Care later as long as your Mac is within the one year standard warranty period. |
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May 25 2014, 05:29 PM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ May 25 2014, 05:00 PM) It is recommended to get Apple Care as the cost of repairing can be more expensive than the Apple Care itself. so I can buy Apple Care after my warranty finished?However, you can always purchase the Apple Care later as long as your Mac is within the one year standard warranty period. Because my friend told me must buy together, cannot buy after use.. If that was the case, it was so expensive for me to afford a 4.8k mba.. |
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May 25 2014, 05:48 PM
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QUOTE(lyrilmaki @ May 25 2014, 05:29 PM) so I can buy Apple Care after my warranty finished? No, you cannot. However, you can buy the AppleCare Protection Plan anytime as long as your MBA is still covered under the one year standard warranty.Because my friend told me must buy together, cannot buy after use.. If that was the case, it was so expensive for me to afford a 4.8k mba.. For example, if you buy MBA on May, you can still buy ACPP one month before the standard warranty ends. http://www.apple.com/my/support/products/faqs.html |
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May 25 2014, 08:02 PM
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QUOTE(lyrilmaki @ May 25 2014, 05:29 PM) so I can buy Apple Care after my warranty finished? Your friend refer to Window PC izzit?Because my friend told me must buy together, cannot buy after use.. If that was the case, it was so expensive for me to afford a 4.8k mba.. You can extend your warranty for any Apple products(except iPhone) few days before the first year warranty expire, with ACPP. |
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May 26 2014, 08:09 PM
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Do we need laptop cooler for mba?
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May 26 2014, 10:49 PM
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do you guys buy office 2013 or any office for mac?
I can't afford that money.. going to pay with installment for mba, and I need the office. I used cracked version in Windows.. |
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May 26 2014, 11:24 PM
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QUOTE(lyrilmaki @ May 26 2014, 10:49 PM) do you guys buy office 2013 or any office for mac? pages, keynotes, numbers... why you need office..I can't afford that money.. going to pay with installment for mba, and I need the office. I used cracked version in Windows.. |
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May 27 2014, 09:12 AM
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QUOTE(xproc @ May 26 2014, 11:24 PM) pages, keynotes, numbers... why you need office.. still student ma..n office 2013 UI is great |
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May 27 2014, 09:41 AM
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QUOTE(giggs_509 @ May 26 2014, 08:09 PM) Do we need laptop cooler for mba? if you're only using your mac for browsing, watching movies then it isn't necessary to use cooler. |
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May 27 2014, 09:46 AM
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QUOTE(lyrilmaki @ May 27 2014, 09:12 AM) still student ma.. student i guess you can get student price for office...n office 2013 UI is great latest office for mac 2011 only... office for mac 2014 not yet release... |
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May 27 2014, 11:35 AM
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QUOTE(giggs_509 @ May 26 2014, 08:09 PM) Do we need laptop cooler for mba? Depends, if you want to use cooling pad, make sure it suits MBA ventilation, otherwise it will not have much cooling effect.Personally, I don't use cooling pad as I use my MBA in air-conditioned room and plus I don't do heavy stuff that can make my MBA running hot. |
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May 27 2014, 06:00 PM
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My MBA internal fan never spins mainly because I didn't run heavy application.
Not even once. |
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May 27 2014, 07:36 PM
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QUOTE(alpha0201 @ May 27 2014, 06:00 PM) My MBA internal fan never spins mainly because I didn't run heavy application. lol... when u on your mac... it will spin at 1200rpm... no matter what you didNot even once. obviously it is too silent until you didnt hear it.... |
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May 27 2014, 08:22 PM
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QUOTE(xproc @ May 27 2014, 07:36 PM) lol... when u on your mac... it will spin at 1200rpm... no matter what you did Really? It's really super quiet then. I thought that with Haswell ULV proc the fan would only spin when reaching certain temperature. I couldn't hear the fan at all.obviously it is too silent until you didnt hear it.... |
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May 27 2014, 10:38 PM
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QUOTE(alpha0201 @ May 27 2014, 08:22 PM) Really? It's really super quiet then. I thought that with Haswell ULV proc the fan would only spin when reaching certain temperature. I couldn't hear the fan at all. The fan will always spin, just that the speed will increase when the temperature increase. Default is 2000 rpm, but anyway, faster speed = noisy. |
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May 28 2014, 08:40 AM
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QUOTE(xproc @ May 26 2014, 11:24 PM) pages, keynotes, numbers... why you need office.. they're inferior to Office, especially Numbers |
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May 28 2014, 10:05 AM
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QUOTE(alpha0201 @ May 27 2014, 06:00 PM) My MBA internal fan never spins mainly because I didn't run heavy application. also do take note that the fan blades are arranged asymmetrically, so the sound is spread along more frequencies.Not even once. thats also a reason why you don't hear it |
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May 28 2014, 01:47 PM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ May 27 2014, 10:38 PM) The fan will always spin, just that the speed will increase when the temperature increase. my mba 2013 11 is 1200rpm... not sure about others...Default is 2000 rpm, but anyway, faster speed = noisy. |
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May 28 2014, 02:24 PM
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my mba hang quite frequent when i play diablo 3 with it. not sure is it overheated. when i touch the back it doesnt feel very hot. just feel warm
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May 29 2014, 10:09 AM
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Anyone know where can I get apple screwdriver locally? Want to buy to open my mba. Thanks.
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May 29 2014, 10:13 AM
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QUOTE(xproc @ May 27 2014, 07:36 PM) lol... when u on your mac... it will spin at 1200rpm... no matter what you did once u turn on VM with engineering software,temp shoot up to 80+ while fan still sitting cool at 1.2kRPM obviously it is too silent until you didnt hear it....  |
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May 29 2014, 01:36 PM
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QUOTE(quovadis123 @ May 29 2014, 10:09 AM) Anyone know where can I get apple screwdriver locally? Want to buy to open my mba. Thanks. normal hardware shopAttached thumbnail(s) 
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May 29 2014, 01:40 PM
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QUOTE(xproc @ May 28 2014, 01:47 PM) my mba 2013 11 is 1200rpm... not sure about others... any Apps how to check the fan speeds |
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May 29 2014, 02:05 PM
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QUOTE(xproc @ May 28 2014, 01:47 PM) my mba 2013 11 is 1200rpm... not sure about others... Yea, the new Haswell MBA is 1200 rpm. |
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May 29 2014, 02:07 PM
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QUOTE(Khalid21 @ May 29 2014, 01:40 PM) any Apps how to check the fan speeds Use smcFanControl or iStat Pro. |
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May 29 2014, 04:52 PM
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QUOTE(quadcube @ May 29 2014, 10:13 AM) once u turn on VM with engineering software,temp shoot up to 80+ while fan still sitting cool at 1.2kRPM True, I suspect the auto fan is broken or what That's when smcFanControl is useful, but at full the noise is amazing |
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May 29 2014, 05:06 PM
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QUOTE(blacktubi @ May 29 2014, 04:52 PM) True, I suspect the auto fan is broken or what That's when smcFanControl is useful, but at full the noise is amazing got la,once u reach 90+ celcius,fan start kick in to 3k++ when gaming then full blast liao |
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May 29 2014, 05:43 PM
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QUOTE(Khalid21 @ May 29 2014, 01:36 PM) normal hardware shop Hardware shop in my place do not have the P5 pentalobe screwdriver.In your picture which is for apple macbook screw? (T5-9 are torx, not for apple macbook use) |
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May 29 2014, 06:39 PM
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DAMN. There's a small piece of tissue is inside my speaker hole. We'll it got into it for several weeks. Does it harm my laptop or cause any problem?
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May 30 2014, 12:40 PM
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QUOTE(quovadis123 @ May 29 2014, 05:43 PM) Hardware shop in my place do not have the P5 pentalobe screwdriver. In your picture which is for apple macbook screw? (T5-9 are torx, not for apple macbook use) already open my macbook pro for past 3 years using this tool for the back cover used philips #00 for HDD replacement used T6 |
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May 30 2014, 02:27 PM
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QUOTE(Khalid21 @ May 30 2014, 12:40 PM) already open my macbook pro for past 3 years using this tool old macbook pro and new macbook pro/air have different screws...for the back cover used philips #00 for HDD replacement used T6 |
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May 30 2014, 02:40 PM
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QUOTE(xproc @ May 30 2014, 02:27 PM) old macbook pro and new macbook pro/air have different screws... noted |
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May 31 2014, 07:33 AM
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QUOTE(quadcube @ May 29 2014, 10:13 AM) once u turn on VM with engineering software,temp shoot up to 80+ while fan still sitting cool at 1.2kRPM wow... that temp.... n watch anime , Temp 60 Idling for download my stuff, i think around 70+ n which VM u use wor... |
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May 31 2014, 07:39 AM
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QUOTE(blacktubi @ May 29 2014, 04:52 PM) True, I suspect the auto fan is broken or what not broken...is sometimes it never "kicking" the exhaust fan That's when smcFanControl is useful, but at full the noise is amazing |
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May 31 2014, 12:39 PM
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QUOTE(mudkipryan94 @ May 31 2014, 07:33 AM) wow... that temp.... n watch anime , Temp 60 Idling for download my stuff, i think around 70+ n which VM u use wor... but it takes a while before u start to feel the palm area is getting warmerwa,u watch anime also temp 60? -.- vmware fusion on win7 |
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May 31 2014, 06:22 PM
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Placed an order for Macbook Air 13" 8 GB on Apple Store a few days ago.
Not sure what to expect but I hope I won't need to deal with lagging issues anymore. |
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May 31 2014, 08:11 PM
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QUOTE(quadcube @ May 31 2014, 12:39 PM) but it takes a while before u start to feel the palm area is getting warmerwa,u watch anime also temp 60? -.- vmware fusion on win7 QUOTE(maximR @ May 31 2014, 06:22 PM) Placed an order for Macbook Air 13" 8 GB on Apple Store a few days ago. yeah.. hope so Not sure what to expect but I hope I won't need to deal with lagging issues anymore. anyway, we waiting for the seats to wait MWC 2014 for new 10.10 MAGGIE MEE GORENG aka Mac OS X |
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May 31 2014, 08:15 PM
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QUOTE(mudkipryan94 @ May 31 2014, 08:11 PM) ya.. not 1080P punya, but i put 480P n 720P on my MBA mine no prob with heat yeah.. hope so anyway, we waiting for the seats to wait MWC 2014 for new 10.10 MAGGIE MEE GORENG aka Mac OS X cool unless i do heavy simulation |
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May 31 2014, 08:18 PM
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QUOTE(quadcube @ May 31 2014, 08:15 PM) mine no prob with heat lu mmg kee siao... cool unless i do heavy simulationlu torturing your MBA .. |
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May 31 2014, 09:23 PM
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QUOTE(mudkipryan94 @ May 31 2014, 08:18 PM) lu mmg kee siao... no choice la lu torturing your MBA .. i doing research on control algorithm,so memang need to do simulation before i test in in real life |
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May 31 2014, 09:35 PM
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QUOTE(quadcube @ May 31 2014, 09:23 PM) no choice la yeah i doing research on control algorithm,so memang need to do simulation before i test in in real life haha..mintak Algorithm sos |
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May 31 2014, 09:46 PM
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QUOTE(mudkipryan94 @ May 31 2014, 09:35 PM) yeah google can get? haha..mintak Algorithm sos  doing fuzzy logic |
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May 31 2014, 09:50 PM
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QUOTE(quadcube @ May 31 2014, 09:46 PM) google can get? ish ish ish.. i noob at Apple mah.. doing fuzzy logic |
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Jun 3 2014, 10:00 AM
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i thinking whether to sell my mba 11 2013 or not (already got close offer)... its still very new and very fast (a bit not willing to let go).... after i sell i dunno i will upgrade to which 1 leh... thinking whether buy mba 11 8gb 2014 or mba 13 8gb 128gb...
looking forward to Yosemite... |
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Jun 3 2014, 04:24 PM
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gus,is MBA ok for programming/web designing?
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Jun 3 2014, 05:54 PM
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1 question guy, if i order macbook air 13 inch 128gb with custom ram upgrade to 8gb, how soon can i get my mba? any1 can share experience on buying a custom mba/mbp?
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Jun 4 2014, 12:00 AM
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QUOTE(Lynixx @ Jun 3 2014, 04:24 PM) gus,is MBA ok for programming/web designing? Depends on your programming platform. I have recently just started my college(ICT related course), my lecturer told me that Mac is kinda useless for me right now. Because most of our coursework/assignment will be done through Windows. Only if you're developing apps for iOS, then go ahead. |
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Jun 4 2014, 06:26 PM
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Guys im switching from pc to MBA. Tempted to get one now after test use cousin's old macbook.
On the other hand, i feel i should wait until september for new MBA Will there be a great upgrade between current and to-be-launched version? Thanks im advance. This post has been edited by apj8188: Jun 4 2014, 06:26 PM |
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Jun 4 2014, 07:11 PM
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hi sifus, i have a problem connecting my external hard dik 1TB to my mba with virtual machine windows 7 installed. When hdd connected as windows, there was error pop message saying The device "Western Digital My Passport 0748" was unable to connect to its ideal host controller.
After i click ok, at the bottom right, there was a pop up message saying "USB Device Not Recognized" i dont have problem connecting pendrive to the win7, only External HDD cant...can someone pls shed some light here? Thanks. This post has been edited by suntzulee: Jun 4 2014, 07:12 PM |
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Jun 5 2014, 01:37 PM
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QUOTE(apj8188 @ Jun 4 2014, 06:26 PM) Will there be a great upgrade between current and to-be-launched version? If they decide to go with Broadwell, then yes.Thanks im advance. There will be performance improvement, more energy efficient, and possibly fanless. |
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Jun 5 2014, 04:28 PM
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QUOTE(Taesica @ Jun 3 2014, 05:54 PM) 1 question guy, if i order macbook air 13 inch 128gb with custom ram upgrade to 8gb, how soon can i get my mba? any1 can share experience on buying a custom mba/mbp? Hi guys, just ordered my first ever MBA 13" 256gb. Bumped the ram to 8gb. And to answer your question Taesica, it says here on my order which i places of June 4th, it will only be delivered to me around 13/06 - 17/06 by standard shipping....long wait. Just wondering whether i can purchase the Apple Care in the next few months for this MBA? Pecah budget d RM4139 |
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Jun 5 2014, 05:23 PM
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My shipment arrived two days ago. I love my MBA, but I despise the screen quality.
I feel a little bit dizzy staring at the screen I don't know why.My MagSafe adapter gets hot, like really hot. What about yours? |
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Jun 5 2014, 09:26 PM
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QUOTE(maximR @ Jun 5 2014, 05:23 PM) My shipment arrived two days ago. I love my MBA, but I despise the screen quality. dizzy looking at screen? I feel a little bit dizzy staring at the screen I don't know why.My MagSafe adapter gets hot, like really hot. What about yours? magsafe gets hot during charging,once on full charge,its cool |
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Jun 5 2014, 09:58 PM
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QUOTE(quadcube @ Jun 5 2014, 09:26 PM) dizzy looking at screen? Yeah, not sure if it's the size of the screen that I'm not used to, the resolution, the refresh rate, or the brightness. If this persists I might have to try out MBP. magsafe gets hot during charging,once on full charge,its cool |
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Jun 5 2014, 10:26 PM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ Jun 5 2014, 01:37 PM) If they decide to go with Broadwell, then yes. Broadwell confirmed can go fanless, and then can even more thinner and lighter. There will be performance improvement, more energy efficient, and possibly fanless. |
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Jun 6 2014, 11:03 PM
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QUOTE(Lynixx @ Jun 3 2014, 04:24 PM) gus,is MBA ok for programming/web designing? those 2 don't really use much resource if it's strictly template css/jquery etc coding only. but if you have a local server(apache, oracle, mysql etc) within the pc itself for testing then you might need to choose the one with more ram. personally i run windows xp within virtualbox with all the environment pre-setup. Each project = 1vm ... easy for deployment and fixing. |
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Jun 6 2014, 11:07 PM
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QUOTE(suntzulee @ Jun 4 2014, 07:11 PM) hi sifus, i have a problem connecting my external hard dik 1TB to my mba with virtual machine windows 7 installed. When hdd connected as windows, there was error pop message saying The device "Western Digital My Passport 0748" was unable to connect to its ideal host controller. should be NTFS problem.. do you have ntfs driver for mac such as paragon installed?After i click ok, at the bottom right, there was a pop up message saying "USB Device Not Recognized" i dont have problem connecting pendrive to the win7, only External HDD cant...can someone pls shed some light here? Thanks. |
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Jun 6 2014, 11:45 PM
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QUOTE(Bonchi @ Jun 6 2014, 11:07 PM) should be NTFS problem.. do you have ntfs driver for mac such as paragon installed? yes, i installed it because my mac can't write to my WD hdd...eh, so how ah now? |
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Jun 7 2014, 01:20 AM
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QUOTE(suntzulee @ Jun 6 2014, 11:45 PM) yes, i installed it because my mac can't write to my WD hdd...eh, so how ah now? .. maybe usb controller issue then... tell you what, instead of mounting.. access it through shared folder instead (you know how to do it right?) |
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Jun 7 2014, 09:14 AM
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QUOTE(Bonchi @ Jun 7 2014, 01:20 AM) .. maybe usb controller issue then... tell you what, instead of mounting.. access it through shared folder instead i tried to install paragon for windows but still same problem...shared folder? can you guide me? (you know how to do it right?) |
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Jun 7 2014, 10:45 AM
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QUOTE(maximR @ Jun 5 2014, 05:23 PM) My shipment arrived two days ago. I love my MBA, but I despise the screen quality. MacBook Air has been a great portable laptop, the 1440x900 screen is bad though. It's a sore in the eye for being to pixelated while looking at it for too long. I feel a little bit dizzy staring at the screen I don't know why.My MagSafe adapter gets hot, like really hot. What about yours? QUOTE(maximR @ Jun 5 2014, 09:58 PM) Yeah, not sure if it's the size of the screen that I'm not used to, the resolution, the refresh rate, or the brightness. If this persists I might have to try out MBP. The Retina MBP is great but however it feels too sore for the eyes to adjust. I always connect to my external display, I just can't get used to the high-res screen just yet.This post has been edited by LVL1NiNjA: Jun 7 2014, 10:46 AM |
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Jun 7 2014, 04:53 PM
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QUOTE(suntzulee @ Jun 7 2014, 09:14 AM) i tried to install paragon for windows but still same problem...shared folder? can you guide me? go to the setting of the particular VM and you'd see the shared folder tab. just add>other>select the disk and wala!..... make sure to install that guest additions and you should be able to see the shared hard disk there when you open "my computers" in your virtualbox VM |
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Jun 7 2014, 06:50 PM
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QUOTE(Bonchi @ Jun 7 2014, 04:53 PM) go to the setting of the particular VM and you'd see the shared folder tab. just add>other>select the disk and wala!..... make sure to install that guest additions and you should be able to see the shared hard disk there when you open "my computers" in your virtualbox VM i go to VM setting and there is no shared folder tab...still can't. can guide me bro...really dunno how la... |
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Jun 7 2014, 07:01 PM
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QUOTE(Bonchi @ Jun 7 2014, 04:53 PM) go to the setting of the particular VM and you'd see the shared folder tab. just add>other>select the disk and wala!..... make sure to install that guest additions and you should be able to see the shared hard disk there when you open "my computers" in your virtualbox VM ok i managed to create a shared folder of my WD... but how come i can't write files to it? error pop up say i need permission to do it... |
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Jun 7 2014, 09:00 PM
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QUOTE(suntzulee @ Jun 7 2014, 07:01 PM) ok i managed to create a shared folder of my WD... but how come i can't write files to it? error pop up say i need permission to do it... same place in the setting.. uncheck "read only" |
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Jun 7 2014, 09:36 PM
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QUOTE(LVL1NiNjA @ Jun 7 2014, 10:45 AM) MacBook Air has been a great portable laptop, the 1440x900 screen is bad though. It's a sore in the eye for being to pixelated while looking at it for too long. Yes! Finally, someone understands me. I guess I'll just have to live with it.The Retina MBP is great but however it feels too sore for the eyes to adjust. I always connect to my external display, I just can't get used to the high-res screen just yet. I have a 2007/2008 Acer LCD Display, if I buy the Thunderbolt VGA/DVI connector, will it work? I'm worried that the display might be too outdated for it to work with my MBA. |
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Jun 8 2014, 09:50 AM
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QUOTE(Bonchi @ Jun 7 2014, 09:00 PM) same place in the setting.. uncheck "read only" bro, i go vm setting, system settings, sharing folder, i can see MY Passport. The permission is either Read Only or Read & Write. By default is Read & Write but i still can't write any files to My Passport. Everytime i try to copy files to it, error message pop up saying i need permission to do that....any solution? |
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Jun 8 2014, 01:48 PM
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QUOTE(suntzulee @ Jun 8 2014, 09:50 AM) bro, i go vm setting, system settings, sharing folder, i can see MY Passport. The permission is either Read Only or Read & Write. By default is Read & Write but i still can't write any files to My Passport. Everytime i try to copy files to it, error message pop up saying i need permission to do that....any solution?  have you done this... |
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Jun 8 2014, 05:03 PM
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QUOTE(Bonchi @ Jun 8 2014, 01:48 PM) have you done this...  im using vmare fusion 5.04 and i dont see any of the menu selection for sharing folder shown in your pic |
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Jun 8 2014, 05:14 PM
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nowonder... i thought you're using virtual box... if it's vmware then im not so sure already..
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Jun 8 2014, 05:17 PM
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QUOTE(Bonchi @ Jun 8 2014, 05:14 PM) nowonder... i thought you're using virtual box... if it's vmware then im not so sure already.. ok bro i managed to solved it. install paragon, everything kow tim...thanks yea |
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Jun 8 2014, 07:44 PM
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QUOTE(suntzulee @ Jun 8 2014, 05:17 PM) ok bro i managed to solved it. install paragon, everything kow tim...thanks yea i thought you've installed paragon already? oh well glad it finally worked out. |
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Jun 8 2014, 10:24 PM
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anyone experiencing unstable wifi connection with unifi? Sometimes connection time out error. annoying!
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Jun 8 2014, 11:09 PM
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QUOTE(giggs_509 @ Jun 8 2014, 10:24 PM) anyone experiencing unstable wifi connection with unifi? Sometimes connection time out error. annoying! are you using usb3 devices? http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/usb...fi-interference |
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Jun 9 2014, 11:21 AM
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hi guys, is it to airplay movie from mba to tv and at the same time i can use my mba to do worksheet. Or once i open worksheet, the airplay will shift to the worksheet?
if can't, anything i can do with it to achieve both simultaneously function. airplay movie while i can continue work with worksheet? |
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Jun 10 2014, 11:52 AM
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QUOTE(suntzulee @ Jun 9 2014, 11:21 AM) hi guys, is it to airplay movie from mba to tv and at the same time i can use my mba to do worksheet. Or once i open worksheet, the airplay will shift to the worksheet? If not mistaken you can, as in Mavericks, u extend yr display via appletv to yr external display, instead of mirroring display, but then u can confirm it again by testing on an apple tv and cif can't, anything i can do with it to achieve both simultaneously function. airplay movie while i can continue work with worksheet? |
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Jun 12 2014, 03:07 AM
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Just asking, because I still new to Mac OS. Will MBA get Yosemite?
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Jun 12 2014, 07:42 AM
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Yes,both MBA and MBP will get Yosemite once released
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Jun 12 2014, 08:07 AM
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Guyz, can we install mac app into our external hardisk ? whenever we want to open it, we need go through our external hardisk 😱
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Jun 12 2014, 09:39 AM
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QUOTE(JkzsBlog @ Jun 12 2014, 03:07 AM) Just asking, because I still new to Mac OS. Will MBA get Yosemite? Don't worry, it will run on MBA if yours is late 2008 or later. |
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Jun 12 2014, 09:59 AM
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is it apple care worth it? because whenever i ask for installment, they surely include apple care in the installment package.
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Jun 12 2014, 10:09 AM
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QUOTE(NoKusshon @ Jun 12 2014, 08:07 AM) Guyz, can we install mac app into our external hardisk ? whenever we want to open it, we need go through our external hardisk 😱 Yes, in fact you can. Plus, you can safely move Mac apps that use drag-and-drop installation to the external drive too. However it is not recommended with Mac apps that use installer.Just drag and drop the app inside the application folder to your external drive. Bear in mind, the performance might be slower and you need carry around your external drive with you almost all the time. |
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Jun 12 2014, 10:22 AM
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QUOTE(giggs_509 @ Jun 8 2014, 10:24 PM) anyone experiencing unstable wifi connection with unifi? Sometimes connection time out error. annoying! try change channel on your router |
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Jun 12 2014, 10:33 AM
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QUOTE(Lynixx @ Jun 12 2014, 09:59 AM) is it apple care worth it? because whenever i ask for installment, they surely include apple care in the installment package. I suppose you're offered by Machines . Apple Care is worth buying as it covers all your repair cost under warranty (extended) period. Repair on Macs can cost a bomb for you and with Apple Care, hassle free and world class service is there. I do not know how Malaysia's service center being rated but it's much cooler when you were in US. |
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Jun 12 2014, 10:37 AM
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how long the warranty extend if i get apple care?
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Jun 12 2014, 04:55 PM
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QUOTE(Lynixx @ Jun 12 2014, 10:37 AM) how long the warranty extend if i get apple care? Three years from the date you purchased your Mac. |
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Jun 12 2014, 10:22 PM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ Jun 12 2014, 10:09 AM) Yes, in fact you can. Plus, you can safely move Mac apps that use drag-and-drop installation to the external drive too. However it is not recommended with Mac apps that use installer. Wow, just drag the Apps from my Application Folder into my external hardisk, then i can open it via external hardisk ? Just drag and drop the app inside the application folder to your external drive. Bear in mind, the performance might be slower and you need carry around your external drive with you almost all the time. Wow, guess Apple really made my life easier hehe 😊 |
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Jun 13 2014, 01:20 PM
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may i ask here, is it any danger for swap to be consistently used on the macbook air? Cause, i got my machine just a few days ago, and i've seen swap of about 78mb already despite just doing itunes and app store only. I thought mavericks was supposed to compress memory making it less likely to swap first, but i've read that swap can actually damage the flash storage in the long run, is it true?
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Jun 13 2014, 02:45 PM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ Jun 12 2014, 04:55 PM) Three years from the date you purchased your Mac. http://store.storeimages.cdn-apple.com/776...ei=100&fmt.jpeg Nice! |
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Jun 13 2014, 03:37 PM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ Jun 13 2014, 01:20 PM) may i ask here, is it any danger for swap to be consistently used on the macbook air? Cause, i got my machine just a few days ago, and i've seen swap of about 78mb already despite just doing itunes and app store only. I thought mavericks was supposed to compress memory making it less likely to swap first, but i've read that swap can actually damage the flash storage in the long run, is it true? Damage ? It's true actually, but memory management system in OS X takes advantage of the compressed inactive memory by writing the compressed data to full length drive segments. It will both increase performance and reduce wear on SSD.BTW, in your case did you check whether your Mac fully utilized the RAM ? Have you shutdown/restart your Mac ? Do you keep launching apps or do you remember using memory intensive apps ? If yes, this results in Mavericks swapping inactive data to the SSD due to your Mac running out of space. |
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Jun 13 2014, 04:58 PM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ Jun 13 2014, 03:37 PM) Damage ? It's true actually, but memory management system in OS X takes advantage of the compressed inactive memory by writing the compressed data to full length drive segments. It will both increase performance and reduce wear on SSD. i'm just 2 days new to MAC OS X, so i don't really have a good idea what's going on though. how do i check whether my mac is fully utilising RAM? the activity monitor shows i'm using about 2.65gb of ram, but there's already about 100mb swapped. I don't run anything heavy unless iTunes music and App Store updates is considered heavy which i don't think it is.....BTW, in your case did you check whether your Mac fully utilized the RAM ? Have you shutdown/restart your Mac ? Do you keep launching apps or do you remember using memory intensive apps ? If yes, this results in Mavericks swapping inactive data to the SSD due to your Mac running out of space. |
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Jun 13 2014, 09:41 PM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ Jun 13 2014, 04:58 PM) i'm just 2 days new to MAC OS X, so i don't really have a good idea what's going on though. how do i check whether my mac is fully utilising RAM? the activity monitor shows i'm using about 2.65gb of ram, but there's already about 100mb swapped. I don't run anything heavy unless iTunes music and App Store updates is considered heavy which i don't think it is..... Did you put your MBA to sleep ? BTW, the amount of Swap Used will increase from 0 to "x" MB when Mac wakes up from sleep.Anyway, if you are curious, restart your MBA and monitor the memory using Activity Monitor. Also, install Memory Clean from Mac App Store, it can help optimize the memory usage. |
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Jun 13 2014, 09:47 PM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ Jun 13 2014, 09:41 PM) Did you put your MBA to sleep ? BTW, the amount of Swap Used will increase from 0 to "x" MB when Mac wakes up from sleep. Do Memory Clean apps is really useful ? do mac really need apps like CC Cleaner ? Thank you Anyway, if you are curious, restart your MBA and monitor the memory using Activity Monitor. Also, install Memory Clean from Mac App Store, it can help optimize the memory usage. |
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Jun 13 2014, 11:47 PM
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QUOTE(NoKusshon @ Jun 13 2014, 09:47 PM) Do Memory Clean apps is really useful ? do mac really need apps like CC Cleaner ? Thank you Memory Clean is useful but I don't think you need CCleaner though as it doesn't do much.Try Onyx instead, the interface might be a little bit geeky, but it is more thorough and has better reputation as a Mac app. Just be careful when you use it though. Links Memory Clean https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/memory-clea...451444120?mt=12 Onyx http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/11582/onyx |
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Jun 14 2014, 12:00 AM
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you must be using a model with 4GB ram to have such high swap.. unfortunately i don't think there's any work around (since you cannot upgrade ram) other than constantly monitoring apps and properly quit them when not using.
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Jun 14 2014, 03:09 AM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ Jun 13 2014, 11:47 PM) Memory Clean is useful but I don't think you need CCleaner though as it doesn't do much. but i thought mavericks is suppose to be cleaver enough to close inactive apps by itself, and provide memory for current running apps?Try Onyx instead, the interface might be a little bit geeky, but it is more thorough and has better reputation as a Mac app. Just be careful when you use it though. Links Memory Clean https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/memory-clea...451444120?mt=12 Onyx http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/11582/onyx |
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Jun 14 2014, 12:15 PM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ Jun 14 2014, 03:09 AM) but i thought mavericks is suppose to be cleaver enough to close inactive apps by itself, and provide memory for current running apps? The thing is did you put your Mac to sleep or set it to sleep automatically in Energy Saver settings ?FYI, Mavericks needs to write swap files when you put it to sleep and this results in faster wake up (and of course makes your Mac runs faster too). BTW, here is a good read for you https://discussions.apple.com/message/25728532#25728532 |
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Jun 14 2014, 01:28 PM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ Jun 14 2014, 12:15 PM) The thing is did you put your Mac to sleep or set it to sleep automatically in Energy Saver settings ? oh yes, i often put it to sleep. ,< when i'm done just close the lid and reopen the next time> ... so thats not encouraged for longevity then? i do need to shut it down when i don't use it?FYI, Mavericks needs to write swap files when you put it to sleep and this results in faster wake up (and of course makes your Mac runs faster too). BTW, here is a good read for you https://discussions.apple.com/message/25728532#25728532 |
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Jun 14 2014, 02:21 PM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ Jun 13 2014, 11:47 PM) Memory Clean is useful but I don't think you need CCleaner though as it doesn't do much. Thank you Townshend, i'm downloading the Memory Clean hehe. Hope it's work great Try Onyx instead, the interface might be a little bit geeky, but it is more thorough and has better reputation as a Mac app. Just be careful when you use it though. Links Memory Clean https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/memory-clea...451444120?mt=12 Onyx http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/11582/onyx |
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Jun 14 2014, 03:55 PM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ Jun 14 2014, 01:28 PM) oh yes, i often put it to sleep. ,< when i'm done just close the lid and reopen the next time> ... so thats not encouraged for longevity then? i do need to shut it down when i don't use it? Don't worry too much about the Swap Files, it's just how the OS works.Seriously, it will take many years for the SSD to wear from the Swap Files. |
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Jun 14 2014, 04:18 PM
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I already use the Memory Clean as @Townshend suggest. It's quite nice apps. Thank you sir ! 😊
Btw, I have a question maybe it's wrong thread but i want to ask, do Dust Plug will damage the macbook in term of air flow ? Im thinking to get it because so cute 😭 |
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Jun 14 2014, 04:28 PM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ Jun 14 2014, 03:55 PM) Don't worry too much about the Swap Files, it's just how the OS works. but i'm just maybe too played into the fact that Craig Federichi said on WWDC 2013, that Mavericks is able to fit 6gb data on 4gb RAM, thats why i thought swap shouldnt happen since, i'm nowhere near that 6gb. Compression never happened at all.Seriously, it will take many years for the SSD to wear from the Swap Files. |
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Jun 15 2014, 12:54 PM
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QUOTE(xproc @ Jun 3 2014, 10:00 AM) i thinking whether to sell my mba 11 2013 or not (already got close offer)... its still very new and very fast (a bit not willing to let go).... after i sell i dunno i will upgrade to which 1 leh... thinking whether buy mba 11 8gb 2014 or mba 13 8gb 128gb... In my opinion, if you have more budget get the mba 13 8gb one hehe..Since the screen is more large, the weight is quite same between 11" and 13" mba looking forward to Yosemite... |
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Jun 15 2014, 01:27 PM
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i just got first MBA and first time using MAC OS in my life...
im curious to know is there anyone apply screen protector for their MBA? |
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Jun 15 2014, 02:08 PM
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QUOTE(Lynixx @ Jun 15 2014, 01:27 PM) i just got first MBA and first time using MAC OS in my life... It's personal preference and I think most people don't bother to use it, including me.im curious to know is there anyone apply screen protector for their MBA? |
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Jun 15 2014, 02:15 PM
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QUOTE(Lynixx @ Jun 15 2014, 01:27 PM) i just got first MBA and first time using MAC OS in my life... Yeap it's own preferences. As for me, I apply it from Moshi iVisor im curious to know is there anyone apply screen protector for their MBA? |
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Jun 15 2014, 02:16 PM
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where did you get that?
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Jun 15 2014, 05:38 PM
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QUOTE(Lynixx @ Jun 15 2014, 02:16 PM) where did you get that? Oh, i get from Forexengineer They have nice service and fast reply. My item will arrive this wednesday, will upload the picture later on |
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Jun 16 2014, 11:23 PM
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Just got a macbook air out of impulse. and im loving every bit of the machine.
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Jun 16 2014, 11:26 PM
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QUOTE(sembilan @ Jun 16 2014, 11:23 PM) Just got a macbook air out of impulse. and im loving every bit of the machine. Yeah, macbook is the best hehe and install "BetterTouchTool" to improve the performance that you can have with your macbook hehe |
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Jun 17 2014, 11:39 AM
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I just bought a new MBA last week. I am experiencing some issues with the audio from speaker.... The audio breaks even when the volume is only 40-50%... However, when I listen via earphone, the audio is fine..
Not sure if this is related, but the audio breaks when I'm streaming online videos... |
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Jun 17 2014, 12:55 PM
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QUOTE(money_lemonade @ Jun 17 2014, 11:39 AM) I just bought a new MBA last week. I am experiencing some issues with the audio from speaker.... The audio breaks even when the volume is only 40-50%... However, when I listen via earphone, the audio is fine.. You stated above, "The audio breaks when I'm streaming online videos". How about if you listen your music/video on iTunes ? how your audio performance ? any breaks or normal ? Not sure if this is related, but the audio breaks when I'm streaming online videos... |
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Jun 17 2014, 05:18 PM
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QUOTE(money_lemonade @ Jun 17 2014, 11:39 AM) I just bought a new MBA last week. I am experiencing some issues with the audio from speaker.... The audio breaks even when the volume is only 40-50%... However, when I listen via earphone, the audio is fine.. You have the problem on all sites/videos or just certain sites/videos ? Not sure if this is related, but the audio breaks when I'm streaming online videos... |
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Jun 18 2014, 07:44 PM
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guys,what is best MBA case in the market now?
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Jun 18 2014, 08:05 PM
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QUOTE(Lynixx @ Jun 18 2014, 07:44 PM) guys,what is best MBA case in the market now? 
This is mine! |
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Jun 18 2014, 08:07 PM
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NICE!!! where did you bought it?
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Jun 18 2014, 08:14 PM
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QUOTE(Lynixx @ Jun 18 2014, 08:07 PM) NICE!!! where did you bought it? From here: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3096434&hl=I choose the case with no cut out logo and instead stick apple sticker which came with iphone. |
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Jun 18 2014, 08:19 PM
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QUOTE(giggs_509 @ Jun 18 2014, 08:14 PM) From here: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3096434&hl= thank you so much!!! I choose the case with no cut out logo and instead stick apple sticker which came with iphone. |
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Jun 18 2014, 09:36 PM
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QUOTE(NoKusshon @ Jun 17 2014, 12:55 PM) You stated above, "The audio breaks when I'm streaming online videos". How about if you listen your music/video on iTunes ? how your audio performance ? any breaks or normal ? When listening to music on my iTunes also the same case ... audio breaks when volume goes above 80%.... Is that normal? |
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Jun 18 2014, 09:38 PM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ Jun 17 2014, 05:18 PM) You have the problem on all sites/videos or just certain sites/videos ? Apparently it happens online and offline... When listening music on iTunes also same thing happened... Is there something wrong with my MBA? |
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Jun 18 2014, 09:45 PM
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QUOTE(money_lemonade @ Jun 18 2014, 09:38 PM) Apparently it happens online and offline... When listening music on iTunes also same thing happened... Hmm, how about play music/video that already on your macbook ? i mean not from online source. how is it ? Is there something wrong with my MBA? |
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Jun 18 2014, 10:02 PM
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QUOTE(money_lemonade @ Jun 18 2014, 09:38 PM) Apparently it happens online and offline... When listening music on iTunes also same thing happened... Try the methods below and see if any of them help. Is there something wrong with my MBA? 1) Try updating your OS (Apple logo > Software Update). 2) Go to Finder > Utilities > Audi MIDI Setup > Built-in Output > Output > Set Format to 96000.0 Hz. 3) Try doing PRAM/SMC reset. |
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Jun 19 2014, 05:28 AM
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QUOTE(Lynixx @ Jun 18 2014, 07:44 PM) guys,what is best MBA case in the market now? I bought case from MacStudio at Lowyat Plaza. It's Speck See-Thru case |
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Jun 19 2014, 07:45 AM
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how much?
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Jun 19 2014, 08:36 AM
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QUOTE(Lynixx @ Jun 19 2014, 07:45 AM) how much? I think it's around RM 158.00, great quality |
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Jun 19 2014, 09:13 PM
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just place my order online just now, ordered a macbook air 13 inch with custom ram configure to 8gb, and it show eta is around 25 to 27 june... anyone can share some comment? will it be earlier than what they estimated or what? and what courier company they use?
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Jun 19 2014, 11:31 PM
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QUOTE(Taesica @ Jun 19 2014, 09:13 PM) just place my order online just now, ordered a macbook air 13 inch with custom ram configure to 8gb, and it show eta is around 25 to 27 june... anyone can share some comment? will it be earlier than what they estimated or what? and what courier company they use? They will use DHL. CTO models take some time because it's been configured in Singapore. |
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Jun 20 2014, 06:50 AM
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QUOTE(LVL1NiNjA @ Jun 19 2014, 11:31 PM) They will use DHL. CTO models take some time because it's been configured in Singapore. hello sir,If we order via educational price also been deliver from Singapore ? |
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Jun 20 2014, 09:06 AM
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QUOTE(LVL1NiNjA @ Jun 19 2014, 11:31 PM) They will use DHL. CTO models take some time because it's been configured in Singapore. CTO models is configured in China, as far as i know SG only has stock models |
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Jun 20 2014, 09:25 AM
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QUOTE(NoKusshon @ Jun 20 2014, 06:50 AM) hello sir, both edu and normal price,if CTO straight from China,stock from SGIf we order via educational price also been deliver from Singapore ? |
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Jun 20 2014, 09:31 AM
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QUOTE(quadcube @ Jun 20 2014, 09:25 AM) both edu and normal price,if CTO straight from China,stock from SG Thank you for the info sir |
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Jun 20 2014, 09:37 AM
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QUOTE Wednesday, June, 18, 2014 Location Time Ordered my MBA last weekend~ here is the tracking status, guess it will only arrived next monday 1 Shipment picked up SHANGHAI - CHINA, PEOPLES REPUBLIC 18:23 2 Processed SHANGHAI - CHINA, PEOPLES REPUBLIC 18:41 3 Departed from facility SHANGHAI - CHINA, PEOPLES REPUBLIC 18:43 Thursday, June, 19, 2014 Location Time 4 Clearance processing complete EAST CHINA AREA - CHINA, PEOPLES REPUBLIC 11:49 Friday, June, 20, 2014 Location Time 5 Clearance processing complete HONG KONG - HONG KONG 02:47 6 Clearance processing complete SUBANG - SULTAN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH - MALAYSIA 08:05 7 Arrived at sort facility KUALA LUMPUR - MALAYSIA 09:10  This post has been edited by AhBoy~~: Jun 20 2014, 09:37 AM |
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Jun 20 2014, 09:40 AM
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QUOTE(AhBoy~~ @ Jun 20 2014, 09:37 AM) Ordered my MBA last weekend~ here is the tracking status, guess it will only arrived next monday wow, nice. So the online order can be trust hehe. I'm thinking to get iMac for educational price |
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Jun 20 2014, 10:22 AM
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QUOTE(AhBoy~~ @ Jun 20 2014, 09:37 AM) Ordered my MBA last weekend~ here is the tracking status, guess it will only arrived next monday when u buy order ur mba, what is the eta? and u ordered on last sunday? then wednesday only they ship? |
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Jun 20 2014, 11:57 AM
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QUOTE(NoKusshon @ Jun 20 2014, 09:40 AM) wow, nice. So the online order can be trust hehe. I'm thinking to get iMac for educational price yea, they only invoice me when they ship out the item.At this time, my card still not yet being charged QUOTE(Taesica @ Jun 20 2014, 10:22 AM) when u buy order ur mba, what is the eta? and u ordered on last sunday? then wednesday only they ship? I order on last sat, estimated ship-out date 16-18 June(3 working day), ETA 20,23,24 June. I guess it takes 5-7 working days to arrived |
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Jun 20 2014, 12:01 PM
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QUOTE(AhBoy~~ @ Jun 20 2014, 11:57 AM) yea, they only invoice me when they ship out the item. Order oversea usually will take a week to arrive. I order my item before from US (Moshi Product), it's take 1 week to arrive At this time, my card still not yet being charged I order on last sat, estimated ship-out date 16-18 June(3 working day), ETA 20,23,24 June. I guess it takes 5-7 working days to arrived |
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Jun 20 2014, 02:31 PM
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QUOTE(NoKusshon @ Jun 20 2014, 12:01 PM) Order oversea usually will take a week to arrive. I order my item before from US (Moshi Product), it's take 1 week to arrive has there been any news of the Transcend JetDrive lite arriving in Malaysia? man, i so need that thing. But i can't find any retailer online whose selling it. |
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Jun 20 2014, 02:34 PM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ Jun 20 2014, 02:31 PM) has there been any news of the Transcend JetDrive lite arriving in Malaysia? man, i so need that thing. But i can't find any retailer online whose selling it. Oh the portable small Transcend JetDrive, I don't know when it will come to Malaysia. I also looking for that. Maybe will arrive here end of the year ? |
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Jun 20 2014, 02:35 PM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ Jun 20 2014, 02:31 PM) has there been any news of the Transcend JetDrive lite arriving in Malaysia? man, i so need that thing. But i can't find any retailer online whose selling it. Oh the portable small Transcend JetDrive, I don't know when it will come to Malaysia. I also looking for that. Maybe will arrive here end of the year ? |
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Jun 20 2014, 02:37 PM
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QUOTE(AhBoy~~ @ Jun 20 2014, 09:37 AM) Ordered my MBA last weekend~ here is the tracking status, guess it will only arrived next monday my MBA 11" CTO is on the way to my house... should be the same for you?Wednesday, June, 18, 2014 Location Time 1 Shipment picked up SHANGHAI - CHINA, PEOPLES REPUBLIC 18:23 2 Processed SHANGHAI - CHINA, PEOPLES REPUBLIC 18:41 3 Departed from facility SHANGHAI - CHINA, PEOPLES REPUBLIC 18:43 Thursday, June, 19, 2014 Location Time 4 Clearance processing complete EAST CHINA AREA - CHINA, PEOPLES REPUBLIC 11:49 Friday, June, 20, 2014 Location Time 5 Clearance processing complete HONG KONG - HONG KONG 02:47 6 Clearance processing complete SUBANG - SULTAN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH - MALAYSIA 08:05 7 Arrived at sort facility KUALA LUMPUR - MALAYSIA 09:38 8 Partial delivery KUALA LUMPUR - MALAYSIA 09:45 9 Shipment on hold KUALA LUMPUR - MALAYSIA 13:00 10 With delivery courier KUALA LUMPUR - MALAYSIA 13:58 |
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Jun 20 2014, 02:38 PM
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QUOTE(NoKusshon @ Jun 20 2014, 02:35 PM) Oh the portable small Transcend JetDrive, I don't know when it will come to Malaysia. I also looking for that. Maybe will arrive here end of the year ? thats a really long wait. I guess the JetDrive Lite market in Malaysia is tiny since there's so little Mac users as compared to Windows here, thats why they're taking their time. sighs |
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Jun 20 2014, 02:40 PM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ Jun 20 2014, 02:38 PM) thats a really long wait. I guess the JetDrive Lite market in Malaysia is tiny since there's so little Mac users as compared to Windows here, thats why they're taking their time. sighs Yea, absolutely agree..But i think you can order online from overseas but well, the cost of shipment will make the price double than actual retail price hehe |
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Jun 20 2014, 02:41 PM
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QUOTE(NoKusshon @ Jun 20 2014, 02:40 PM) Yea, absolutely agree..But i think you can order online from overseas but well, the cost of shipment will make the price double than actual retail price hehe yea i checked, on ipmart US, the JetDrive Lite itself is RM 342. But the delivery is another RM 200 or so.... thats not gonna work. This post has been edited by rookie93: Jun 20 2014, 02:42 PM |
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Jun 20 2014, 02:43 PM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ Jun 20 2014, 02:41 PM) yea i checked, on ipmart US, the JetDrive Lite itself is RM 342. But the delivery is another RM 200 or so.... thats not gonna work. OMG !! LOL, as i taught the price will be double than retail price hehehe So, just wait it arrive to Malaysia |
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Jun 20 2014, 02:45 PM
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QUOTE(NoKusshon @ Jun 20 2014, 02:43 PM) OMG !! and i think i'm right in saying there's still no 128gb micro sd cards for sale in Malaysia right? LOL, as i taught the price will be double than retail price hehehe So, just wait it arrive to Malaysia |
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Jun 20 2014, 02:51 PM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ Jun 20 2014, 02:45 PM) and i think i'm right in saying there's still no 128gb micro sd cards for sale in Malaysia right? Nope, never saw it. The highest one is 64GB if im not wrong hehe |
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Jun 20 2014, 02:51 PM
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QUOTE(NoKusshon @ Jun 20 2014, 02:51 PM) Nope, never saw it. The highest one is 64GB if im not wrong hehe MWC this year saw 128GB micro sd's from Sandisk, but again.. nothing in Malaysia so far till now.... |
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Jun 20 2014, 02:52 PM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ Jun 20 2014, 02:51 PM) MWC this year saw 128GB micro sd's from Sandisk, but again.. nothing in Malaysia so far till now.... Maybe it's still unpopular and less people to want it. Mostly use high capacity HDD |
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Jun 20 2014, 02:57 PM
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QUOTE(thankyou @ Jun 20 2014, 02:37 PM) my MBA 11" CTO is on the way to my house... should be the same for you? ah~ I see Wednesday, June, 18, 2014 Location Time 1 Shipment picked up SHANGHAI - CHINA, PEOPLES REPUBLIC 18:23 2 Processed SHANGHAI - CHINA, PEOPLES REPUBLIC 18:41 3 Departed from facility SHANGHAI - CHINA, PEOPLES REPUBLIC 18:43 Thursday, June, 19, 2014 Location Time 4 Clearance processing complete EAST CHINA AREA - CHINA, PEOPLES REPUBLIC 11:49 Friday, June, 20, 2014 Location Time 5 Clearance processing complete HONG KONG - HONG KONG 02:47 6 Clearance processing complete SUBANG - SULTAN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH - MALAYSIA 08:05 7 Arrived at sort facility KUALA LUMPUR - MALAYSIA 09:38 8 Partial delivery KUALA LUMPUR - MALAYSIA 09:45 9 Shipment on hold KUALA LUMPUR - MALAYSIA 13:00 10 With delivery courier KUALA LUMPUR - MALAYSIA 13:58 should be the same shipment but I'm shipping to Cyberjaya, tracking system stop at » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « This post has been edited by AhBoy~~: Jun 20 2014, 02:58 PM |
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Jun 20 2014, 02:57 PM
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QUOTE(NoKusshon @ Jun 20 2014, 02:52 PM) Maybe it's still unpopular and less people to want it. Mostly use high capacity HDD yea but then most ultra books these days are shifting to SSD's as well. And their shift makes it rather interesting to note that, the Macbook Air isn't that much more expensive than their similar spec'd Windows rivals. If Tim Cook realises this, then enjoy a price raise- of about $100, for the next Macbook air, "as long as its more expensive than the rest" LOL... |
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Jun 20 2014, 02:59 PM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ Jun 20 2014, 02:57 PM) yea but then most ultra books these days are shifting to SSD's as well. And their shift makes it rather interesting to note that, the Macbook Air isn't that much more expensive than their similar spec'd Windows rivals. If Tim Cook realises this, then enjoy a price raise- of about $100, for the next Macbook air, "as long as its more expensive than the rest" LOL... Oh, i did not know most laptop other than Apple is being shifting into SSD too Seem, new version of laptop is getting faster too hehe but with less capacity But, we have external HD option hehe |
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Jun 20 2014, 03:02 PM
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QUOTE(NoKusshon @ Jun 20 2014, 02:59 PM) Oh, i did not know most laptop other than Apple is being shifting into SSD too external drives are quite cumbersome for use on long travels or at work. Thats why i really look forward to a 128gb memory card expansion. Seem, new version of laptop is getting faster too hehe but with less capacity But, we have external HD option hehe |
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Jun 20 2014, 03:03 PM
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QUOTE(NoKusshon @ Jun 20 2014, 02:59 PM) Oh, i did not know most laptop other than Apple is being shifting into SSD too everyone incl Apple and MS are pushing hard on their cloud services, storage eventually will become cheaper than owning multiple hdd Seem, new version of laptop is getting faster too hehe but with less capacity But, we have external HD option hehe |
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Jun 20 2014, 03:05 PM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ Jun 20 2014, 03:02 PM) external drives are quite cumbersome for use on long travels or at work. Thats why i really look forward to a 128gb memory card expansion. yeah because it's large space need..micro sd is more portable like the JetDrive lite..wish it come fast to Malaysia..Btw, i hope there is bluetooth external HD hehe |
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Jun 20 2014, 03:05 PM
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QUOTE(AhBoy~~ @ Jun 20 2014, 03:03 PM) everyone incl Apple and MS are pushing hard on their cloud services, storage eventually will become cheaper than owning multiple hdd yea i actually like the idea of cloud services, but somebody needs to knock on the door of Maxis, YES, TM, Digi, and Celcom to realise the importance of Cloud services and unlimited hi speed internet. We're running in contention for the slowest internet speeds( and most unreliable too) in the world. |
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Jun 20 2014, 04:10 PM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ Jun 20 2014, 03:05 PM) yea i actually like the idea of cloud services, but somebody needs to knock on the door of Maxis, YES, TM, Digi, and Celcom to realise the importance of Cloud services and unlimited hi speed internet. We're running in contention for the slowest internet speeds( and most unreliable too) in the world. In term of internet speeds, we lost to our neighbour thailand. Did not speak of Singapore yet |
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Jun 20 2014, 05:33 PM
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i used nifty to expand my mba 2012 with 64gb micro sd card
other wise u cna buy 128gb microsd from amazon too, but nifty and the memory card both shipped from USA, good and if u throw your mba, u can put the memory card into your android phone http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra-MicroS...r/dp/B00IIJ6W4S |
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Jun 20 2014, 08:34 PM
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QUOTE(AhBoy~~ @ Jun 20 2014, 11:57 AM) yea, they only invoice me when they ship out the item. how to know estimated ship out date and ETA?At this time, my card still not yet being charged I order on last sat, estimated ship-out date 16-18 June(3 working day), ETA 20,23,24 June. I guess it takes 5-7 working days to arrived i ordered mine yeterday (19 June), and the order status now is currently Available to ship: 1 - 3 business days Delivers: 25/06/2014 - 27/06/2014 by Standard Shipping the 25 June to 27 June is ETA or estimated ship out date? hope i can get my macbook asap Edited* I just got the information from the apple order page, There is a 'Delivers' estimate above each Shipment. This tells you when your items are expected to arrive. So the 25 June to 27 June is estimated date to arrive right? This post has been edited by Taesica: Jun 20 2014, 08:35 PM |
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Jun 21 2014, 12:18 AM
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QUOTE(Taesica @ Jun 20 2014, 08:34 PM) how to know estimated ship out date and ETA? yup i ordered mine yeterday (19 June), and the order status now is currently Available to ship: 1 - 3 business days Delivers: 25/06/2014 - 27/06/2014 by Standard Shipping the 25 June to 27 June is ETA or estimated ship out date? hope i can get my macbook asap Edited* I just got the information from the apple order page, There is a 'Delivers' estimate above each Shipment. This tells you when your items are expected to arrive. So the 25 June to 27 June is estimated date to arrive right? |
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Jun 21 2014, 10:06 AM
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QUOTE(AhBoy~~ @ Jun 21 2014, 12:18 AM) yup good good... so i think my mba will be ship on next tuesday (24 June), then 27 June i might get my mba.... from previous post people posted the status of shipment, they usually took 3 days to arrive KL and i'm staying in penang so i guess total need take 4 days to arrive to my place.... |
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Jun 21 2014, 02:53 PM
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QUOTE(Taesica @ Jun 21 2014, 10:06 AM) good good... so i think my mba will be ship on next tuesday (24 June), then 27 June i might get my mba.... from previous post people posted the status of shipment, they usually took 3 days to arrive KL and i'm staying in penang so i guess total need take 4 days to arrive to my place.... Enjoy your macbook air later bro I recommend you to get the Case (Speck) & clear guard (Moshi) protector for you MBA |
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Jun 21 2014, 04:01 PM
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QUOTE(NoKusshon @ Jun 21 2014, 02:53 PM) Enjoy your macbook air later bro I plan to get a case to protect my mba, but I personally don't really like the keyboard protector, and any palm guard can recommend? I recommend you to get the Case (Speck) & clear guard (Moshi) protector for you MBA |
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Jun 21 2014, 05:35 PM
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QUOTE(Taesica @ Jun 21 2014, 04:01 PM) I plan to get a case to protect my mba, but I personally don't really like the keyboard protector, and any palm guard can recommend? In my opinion, better get the keyboard protector incase if you ever drop liquid or something on it.. For the Palm Guard, you can choose from Moshi too..excellent in the market |
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Jun 21 2014, 06:53 PM
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QUOTE(Taesica @ Jun 21 2014, 04:01 PM) I plan to get a case to protect my mba, but I personally don't really like the keyboard protector, and any palm guard can recommend? just use it bare afterall apple themselves recommended not to use any of these protection thingy (especially screen and palm). altho i got a keyboard protector myself but it's due to convenience of cleaning.. i put it on to not get grease on the keys when im eating snacks but not for protection. cuz i doubt it will have any difference if you spill a glass of drink over it anyways.hard case is fine.. but long term it may be a lil uncomfortable compared to using it bare. the plastic edge is annoying to me. so instead, get a nice pouch. Personally im thinking about foofbag. |
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Jun 21 2014, 08:41 PM
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QUOTE(Bonchi @ Jun 21 2014, 06:53 PM) just use it bare I agree with the idea of using it naked. Plus, it looks good and sexy too ! afterall apple themselves recommended not to use any of these protection thingy (especially screen and palm). altho i got a keyboard protector myself but it's due to convenience of cleaning.. i put it on to not get grease on the keys when im eating snacks but not for protection. cuz i doubt it will have any difference if you spill a glass of drink over it anyways.hard case is fine.. but long term it may be a lil uncomfortable compared to using it bare. the plastic edge is annoying to me. so instead, get a nice pouch. Personally im thinking about foofbag. Can't blame those who want to put protection on their MBA/MBP though, because you know, some people are very paranoid. |
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Jun 21 2014, 09:00 PM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ Jun 21 2014, 08:41 PM) I agree with the idea of using it naked. Plus, it looks good and sexy too ! I am quite a clumsy guy, I using it naked. Now, it has got a few scratches here and there already but barely visible. A few 0.1cm to 0.2cm dent on corners, I must get a case or something. I just couldn't find any cheap and near ones around my area.Can't blame those who want to put protection on their MBA/MBP though, because you know, some people are very paranoid. |
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Jun 21 2014, 09:02 PM
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I have been using my Mac and even all of my gadgets pretty much naked. As long as you keep the device in a compartment or pocket solely for the device then you should be good. My MacBook is always in my bagpack sleeve when not in use.
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Jun 21 2014, 09:18 PM
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QUOTE(LVL1NiNjA @ Jun 21 2014, 09:02 PM) I have been using my Mac and even all of my gadgets pretty much naked. As long as you keep the device in a compartment or pocket solely for the device then you should be good. My MacBook is always in my bagpack sleeve when not in use. I get all the scratches whenever I am taking it out and about, of course, it will also be in my bag pack whenever I'm not using it. |
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Jun 21 2014, 11:25 PM
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QUOTE(JkzsBlog @ Jun 21 2014, 09:18 PM) I get all the scratches whenever I am taking it out and about, of course, it will also be in my bag pack whenever I'm not using it. thats why.. click on my link and you'd see an almost perfect yet simple product for it a friend of mine is using it and im pretty impressed. here is product pictar. gonna throw my case away after i get my foof pouch imo.. some plastic cases might be worse... especially those snap on ones...im using a case only after i've shaved and sanded all the snap on parts smooth and also the one im using is priced at RM20 :idea, else i wouldnt bother spending RM80 for a casing. actually the mac is only vulnerable when you try to put in on the desk, which is why i say a nice pouch is the way to go.. a stiff outside and soft inside pouch.. where you can just put you mac on it to use.. and make sure you get the pouch with the outside stiff enough to not worry about the intakes getting blocked. |
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Jun 22 2014, 08:27 AM
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QUOTE(JkzsBlog @ Jun 21 2014, 09:00 PM) I am quite a clumsy guy, I using it naked. Now, it has got a few scratches here and there already but barely visible. A few 0.1cm to 0.2cm dent on corners, I must get a case or something. I just couldn't find any cheap and near ones around my area. I'm using Speck case Until now, it's feel comfortable and nice to hold hehe |
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Jun 22 2014, 12:05 PM
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just check my order from apple website, finally the status is changed to Preparing for Shipment.... ahhh hope the shipment will be fasttt.... cannot wait to get my mba...
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Jun 22 2014, 01:42 PM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ Jun 18 2014, 10:02 PM) Try the methods below and see if any of them help. Thanks for the advise given. Tried the 1st 2 methods, but still the audio breaks... 1) Try updating your OS (Apple logo > Software Update). 2) Go to Finder > Utilities > Audi MIDI Setup > Built-in Output > Output > Set Format to 96000.0 Hz. 3) Try doing PRAM/SMC reset. How to do method #3? Just wondering, is it normal for audio to break if volume turned up to 100%? I'm used to max the volume when I was using a Toshiba laptop before this, and the audio was fine. Hence I'm not sure if I'm not supposed to do this with my MBA..  |
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Jun 22 2014, 02:53 PM
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QUOTE(money_lemonade @ Jun 22 2014, 01:42 PM) Thanks for the advise given. Tried the 1st 2 methods, but still the audio breaks... How bad is it ? Is it really noticeable ? How to do method #3? Just wondering, is it normal for audio to break if volume turned up to 100%? I'm used to max the volume when I was using a Toshiba laptop before this, and the audio was fine. Hence I'm not sure if I'm not supposed to do this with my MBA.. It's hard for me to judge as I am not there, therefore can't really say whether it is normal or not. By the way, PRAM reset http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379 |
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Jun 22 2014, 10:06 PM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ Jun 21 2014, 08:41 PM) I agree with the idea of using it naked. Plus, it looks good and sexy too ! Especially me, I'm very paranoid if i ever spill my coffee on my mbp Can't blame those who want to put protection on their MBA/MBP though, because you know, some people are very paranoid. |
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Jun 23 2014, 05:01 PM
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Finally my macbook is shipped.
Shipped: Delivers 26/06/2014 by Standard Shipping |
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Jun 23 2014, 05:45 PM
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QUOTE(NoKusshon @ Jun 22 2014, 10:06 PM) Especially me, I'm very paranoid if i ever spill my coffee on my mbp Just avoid drinking near your PC/laptop bro. Even though you are careful, someone else might spill it instead, therefore keep any liquids away from your PC/laptop.I once accidentally spilled a drink on my dad's laptop and he was very pissed lol. |
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Jun 23 2014, 07:15 PM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ Jun 23 2014, 05:45 PM) Just avoid drinking near your PC/laptop bro. Even though you are careful, someone else might spill it instead, therefore keep any liquids away from your PC/laptop. But my hobby is drink hot coffe while surfing internet I once accidentally spilled a drink on my dad's laptop and he was very pissed lol. im such a dumb person hahaha xD |
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Jun 24 2014, 01:10 AM
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QUOTE(NoKusshon @ Jun 22 2014, 08:27 AM) I'm using Speck case for me when you use a speck case for mba its bulky and defeat the purpose of using mba. Until now, it's feel comfortable and nice to hold hehe I used to use speck casing on my mba... but feel much more heavier and bulky, now i just go around with a rm10 sleeves from lowyat just walk around.  |
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Jun 24 2014, 07:49 AM
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QUOTE(Argonauts @ Jun 24 2014, 01:10 AM) for me when you use a speck case for mba its bulky and defeat the purpose of using mba. oh yeah agree with you. MBA is know as their thinnest laptop ever. Speck make your mba look bulky hehe..btw most important you need case hehe I used to use speck casing on my mba... but feel much more heavier and bulky, now i just go around with a rm10 sleeves from lowyat just walk around. |
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Jun 24 2014, 07:55 AM
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QUOTE(NoKusshon @ Jun 24 2014, 07:49 AM) oh yeah agree with you. MBA is know as their thinnest laptop ever. Speck make your mba look bulky hehe..btw most important you need case hehe not really necessary to have case, in my opinion man would prefer to use it without case and just a sleeve.colourful cases are aimed at women or younger generation |
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Jun 24 2014, 09:56 AM
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QUOTE(BRY7 @ Jun 24 2014, 07:55 AM) not really necessary to have case, in my opinion man would prefer to use it without case and just a sleeve. I love the colourful, that why pick to have a case hehe.. well, it's personal preferences which one they prefer hehe..and im very paranoid on getting scratch on my mac surface colourful cases are aimed at women or younger generation |
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Jun 25 2014, 10:07 AM
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http://www.macrumors.com/2014/06/24/12-inc...air-production/
Do you guys think it will be materialised? 12" which is as big as the current 11" with retina .. I'm sold! Will wait for Q3 for it. |
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Jun 25 2014, 11:18 AM
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QUOTE(wiraone @ Jun 25 2014, 10:07 AM) http://www.macrumors.com/2014/06/24/12-inc...air-production/ the price will be a determining factor....Do you guys think it will be materialised? 12" which is as big as the current 11" with retina .. I'm sold! Will wait for Q3 for it. |
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Jun 25 2014, 11:24 AM
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Status of my shipment (Ordered last thursday)
Monday, June, 23, 2014 Location Time 1 Shipment picked up SHANGHAI - CHINA, PEOPLES REPUBLIC 18:12 2 Processed SHANGHAI - CHINA, PEOPLES REPUBLIC 18:31 3 Departed from facility SHANGHAI - CHINA, PEOPLES REPUBLIC 18:33 Tuesday, June, 24, 2014 Location Time 4 Clearance processing complete EAST CHINA AREA - CHINA, PEOPLES REPUBLIC 15:01 Wednesday, June, 25, 2014 Location Time 5 Clearance processing complete HONG KONG - HONG KONG 02:56 6 Clearance delay SUBANG - SULTAN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH - MALAYSIA 07:32 7 Processed for clearance SUBANG - SULTAN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH - MALAYSIA 07:40 8 Clearance processing complete SUBANG - SULTAN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH - MALAYSIA 10:30 |
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Jun 26 2014, 04:59 PM
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Just sold my late 2011 MBP 15 inch yesterday . Found that I using my iMac 27 more and the 11 inch MBA compared to the MBP. No longer doing edits on the 15.. Was having second thoughts about selling it..But finally decided to do so.. Since its lying there on the sofa doing nothing. Except playing youtubes for kids.
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Jun 26 2014, 07:08 PM
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Finally i received my mba today.... and i have check the warranty, it started on 22 june and i have made a call to apple product support and they refuse to adjust the warranty period. Any solution?
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Jun 26 2014, 07:16 PM
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wondering do if i use premiere pro or photoshop with mac air its have any problem ?
of coz i not heavy using it , maybe just use it outside few hour or fast editing . |
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Jun 26 2014, 07:45 PM
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QUOTE(iamkent @ Jun 26 2014, 07:16 PM) wondering do if i use premiere pro or photoshop with mac air its have any problem ? I guess there is no problem.of coz i not heavy using it , maybe just use it outside few hour or fast editing . Top up for 8GB RAM for better experience. |
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Jun 26 2014, 07:52 PM
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main problem is i prefer thin and light laptop and second was the price .
13" was RM 3199 correct ? |
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Jun 26 2014, 07:55 PM
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QUOTE(iamkent @ Jun 26 2014, 07:52 PM) main problem is i prefer thin and light laptop and second was the price . Yes, the price of the base 13" MacBook Air is 3199.13" was RM 3199 correct ? |
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Jun 26 2014, 08:03 PM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ Jun 26 2014, 07:55 PM) Yes, the price of the base 13" MacBook Air is 3199. its was not coming with 8gm ram ?if not , how much gonna top up for that ? |
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Jun 26 2014, 08:08 PM
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QUOTE(iamkent @ Jun 26 2014, 08:03 PM) its was not coming with 8gm ram ? The base model only has 4GB of RAM.if not , how much gonna top up for that ? You need to add another 340 for 8GB RAM. |
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Jun 26 2014, 08:11 PM
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lol if like that i feel the price was kinda near with mac pro . .
it worth for upgrade ? |
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Jun 26 2014, 09:27 PM
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QUOTE(iamkent @ Jun 26 2014, 08:11 PM) lol if like that i feel the price was kinda near with mac pro . . You mean MacBook Pro right because Mac Pro has 9699 price tag.it worth for upgrade ? 13" MacBook Pro Retina price is 4199 for the base model. It comes with 4GB RAM too and plus another 340 to get 8GB (or 680 for 16GB). Base 13" MBA with 8GB RAM = MYR 3539 Base 13" rMBP with 8GB RAM = MYR 4539 If you ask me , it is definitely worth it to get the 8GB RAM because you can't upgrade the RAM after purchase. This post has been edited by Townshend: Jun 26 2014, 09:39 PM |
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Jun 26 2014, 09:30 PM
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Bought Macbook Air 13" 2014 (Haswell) for my daughter about 3 weeks ago. Really nice!
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Jun 26 2014, 09:32 PM
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is , might consider that your suggestion .
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Jun 26 2014, 09:49 PM
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QUOTE(iamkent @ Jun 26 2014, 09:32 PM) is , might consider that your suggestion . There were some mistakes on my previous post.thank ! Should be 3539 for base MBA 13" with 8GB RAM and 4539 for base rMBP 13" with 8GB RAM. |
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Jun 26 2014, 09:59 PM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ Jun 26 2014, 09:27 PM) If you ask me , it is definitely worth it to get the 8GB RAM because you can't upgrade the RAM after purchase. +1.I bought used set MBA 4GB of RAM. I'm struggle to edit high res photo in Photoshop and video editing in Final Cut Pro. |
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Jun 26 2014, 10:15 PM
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QUOTE(yuka @ Jun 26 2014, 09:59 PM) +1. Yeah, plus the HD 5000 will use some of the RAM too, so I think it's a good idea to put that extra 4GB on your MBA.I bought used set MBA 4GB of RAM. I'm struggle to edit high res photo in Photoshop and video editing in Final Cut Pro. |
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Jun 27 2014, 10:48 AM
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QUOTE(yuka @ Jun 26 2014, 09:59 PM) +1. how the result doing video editing ?I bought used set MBA 4GB of RAM. I'm struggle to edit high res photo in Photoshop and video editing in Final Cut Pro. are you heavy user on MBA ? |
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Jun 27 2014, 11:02 AM
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Yeah me too...just sold my mba 2012 and bought 2014 model + 8GB coz my 2012 model quite struggle with LR and PS
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Jun 27 2014, 11:15 AM
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QUOTE(zwanvedder @ Jun 27 2014, 11:02 AM) Yeah me too...just sold my mba 2012 and bought 2014 model + 8GB coz my 2012 model quite struggle with LR and PS so bro your is i5 + 8gb ram , how the performance ? if ok , i will real think about buy it soon |
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Jun 27 2014, 07:54 PM
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QUOTE(iamkent @ Jun 27 2014, 10:48 AM) how the result doing video editing ? Not really heavy user, but more on video editing than Photoshop.are you heavy user on MBA ? Edit a 720p video resolution 5 minutes plus length already lag. Sometimes it crashes ,luckily got auto-save function |
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Jun 27 2014, 11:59 PM
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QUOTE(yuka @ Jun 27 2014, 07:54 PM) Not really heavy user, but more on video editing than Photoshop. what kind of video you are doing ? Edit a 720p video resolution 5 minutes plus length already lag. Sometimes it crashes ,luckily got auto-save functiondo you try with premiere pro ? and your MBA is i5 or i7 ? |
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Jun 28 2014, 10:54 AM
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i'm very happy with how the Macbook air performs on Windows 7 through bootcamp. Boot up is so fast, shut down is also wicked fast. the only annoyance is the battery life. its far shorter than on OS X. OS X i can get up to 17 hours on one charge, but on Windows 7, it ran down to 5% in about 8 hours. I use professional 3D graphics drawing softwares like CREO Parametric and SolidWorks and they work very well with no lags since there's no Mac version of these softwares.
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Jun 28 2014, 01:15 PM
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QUOTE(iamkent @ Jun 27 2014, 11:59 PM) what kind of video you are doing ? my DIY project.do you try with premiere pro ? and your MBA is i5 or i7 ? no I haven't try other software. mine is i5 mid 2011 |
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Jun 28 2014, 01:17 PM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ Jun 28 2014, 10:54 AM) i'm very happy with how the Macbook air performs on Windows 7 through bootcamp. Boot up is so fast, shut down is also wicked fast. the only annoyance is the battery life. its far shorter than on OS X. OS X i can get up to 17 hours on one charge, but on Windows 7, it ran down to 5% in about 8 hours. I use professional 3D graphics drawing softwares like CREO Parametric and SolidWorks and they work very well with no lags since there's no Mac version of these softwares. because of the SSD .how about temp? higher temp when running bootcamp right? |
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Jun 28 2014, 01:24 PM
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QUOTE(yuka @ Jun 28 2014, 01:17 PM) because of the SSD not noticeable. When heavy tasking on Bootcamp, then it gets warm if you touch the back where the fan is. other than that, its all fine. But one thing i noticed, in Windows properties, it shows that the Core i5, only turbo boosts up to 1.9Ghz instead of the 2.6Ghz advertsed by Apple. Is this a bootcamp configuration? .how about temp? higher temp when running bootcamp right? |
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Jun 29 2014, 03:28 PM
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those bought macbook air i5 can we do photoshop with 4gb of ram? I usually do images that are posted over on facebook, small images and stuff.
and also from apple store malaysia, can swipe using MBB CC and do installment? thanks |
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Jun 29 2014, 07:21 PM
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QUOTE(doomx @ Jun 29 2014, 03:28 PM) those bought macbook air i5 can we do photoshop with 4gb of ram? I usually do images that are posted over on facebook, small images and stuff. If photoshop via MBA, it's still okay and also from apple store malaysia, can swipe using MBB CC and do installment? thanks but not rendering high video >.< |
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Jun 30 2014, 12:57 AM
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QUOTE(doomx @ Jun 29 2014, 03:28 PM) those bought macbook air i5 can we do photoshop with 4gb of ram? I usually do images that are posted over on facebook, small images and stuff. If you're buying, do consider getting 8GB of RAM just to be safe. However yes you can run Photoshop with 4GB of RAM, just like mine and regret didn't choose 8GB of RAM in first place. and also from apple store malaysia, can swipe using MBB CC and do installment? thanks |
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Jun 30 2014, 01:14 AM
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QUOTE(yuka @ Jun 30 2014, 12:57 AM) If you're buying, do consider getting 8GB of RAM just to be safe. However yes you can run Photoshop with 4GB of RAM, just like mine and regret didn't choose 8GB of RAM in first place. If I do get it, this will be my first Mac i ever owned lol. Since i do alot of commuting daily to office, around 1h 30 mins one way, thinking to get something which wont break my back.now I only gotta check if i can get some installment plan |
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Jun 30 2014, 08:58 AM
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if i bought a MBA with 4gb ram, can upgradable to 8gb?
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Jun 30 2014, 09:05 AM
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QUOTE(Lynixx @ Jun 30 2014, 08:58 AM) if i bought a MBA with 4gb ram, can upgradable to 8gb? No. There aren't expansion slot & the ram is soldered to the board.But you can request for 8gb upgrade but once final delivery, that's it. |
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Jun 30 2014, 09:38 AM
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sh*t, i already bought it
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Jun 30 2014, 10:32 AM
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QUOTE(Lynixx @ Jun 30 2014, 09:38 AM) sh*t, i already bought it It's okay bro, don't be sad. You lucky to own Apple product Not everyone can bro |
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Jun 30 2014, 10:10 PM
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QUOTE(Lynixx @ Jun 30 2014, 09:38 AM) sh*t, i already bought it Well, 4GB is still OK for light usage in my opinion. |
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Jul 1 2014, 05:11 PM
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Hi! I want to buy a MBA (mid 2014). Any option available for easy financing (12 months) in Malaysia for Non-malaysian?
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Jul 2 2014, 10:49 AM
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QUOTE(Lynixx @ Jun 30 2014, 09:38 AM) sh*t, i already bought it i'm doing just fine with 4gb RAM in my macbook air. Safari, photoshop, iTunes, app store, and preview open, with 4 desktop windows running, it manages those 4gb just fine. And when compressed memory kicks in, makes it look even better. No slow down whatsoever. |
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Jul 2 2014, 11:22 AM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ Jul 2 2014, 10:49 AM) i'm doing just fine with 4gb RAM in my macbook air. Safari, photoshop, iTunes, app store, and preview open, with 4 desktop windows running, it manages those 4gb just fine. And when compressed memory kicks in, makes it look even better. No slow down whatsoever. i'm fine with my MBA in 4GB RAM too. Don't worry on that |
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Jul 4 2014, 06:27 PM
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Guys, I know MBA we cannot upgrade memory/RAM as it is soldered on the main board. But what about the SSD? Can we replace/upgrade the SSD ?
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Jul 4 2014, 06:42 PM
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QUOTE(yupio @ Jul 4 2014, 06:27 PM) Guys, I know MBA we cannot upgrade memory/RAM as it is soldered on the main board. But what about the SSD? Can we replace/upgrade the SSD ? Not sure since 2013 MBA uses PCIe-based SSD, you can do that on older MBA models though.This post has been edited by Townshend: Jul 4 2014, 06:46 PM |
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Jul 4 2014, 08:43 PM
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QUOTE(yupio @ Jul 4 2014, 06:27 PM) Guys, I know MBA we cannot upgrade memory/RAM as it is soldered on the main board. But what about the SSD? Can we replace/upgrade the SSD ? yes you can.. depending on model http://www.transcendusa.com/Apple/jetdrive/ |
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Jul 4 2014, 10:01 PM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ Jun 30 2014, 10:10 PM) Well, 4GB is still OK for light usage in my opinion. QUOTE(rookie93 @ Jul 2 2014, 10:49 AM) i'm doing just fine with 4gb RAM in my macbook air. Safari, photoshop, iTunes, app store, and preview open, with 4 desktop windows running, it manages those 4gb just fine. And when compressed memory kicks in, makes it look even better. No slow down whatsoever. QUOTE(iVW @ Jul 2 2014, 11:22 AM) i'm fine with my MBA in 4GB RAM too. Don't worry on that I wonder you guys doing fine in light photoshop-editing, illustrator, imovie with that 4GB? and what is your usage pattern on your 4GB MBA? |
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Jul 4 2014, 11:39 PM
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QUOTE(NightFelix @ Jul 4 2014, 10:01 PM) I wonder you guys doing fine in light photoshop-editing, illustrator, imovie with that 4GB? and what is your usage pattern on your 4GB MBA? light photoshop i do, but i'm not majoring in photography or movie editing so i dont know about that. I photoshop, web browse, do CREO, use MATLAB, and of course iTunes on, it uses up nearly all of the RAM, 3.96GB , but should you want more stuff open, its no problem cause, thats when compressed memory kicks in. In my usage trends i technically have no need to worry a slow running macbook at all. It does everything i throw at it just fine~ |
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Jul 14 2014, 04:07 PM
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Hi guys, i need some opinions.
I found an offer of macbook retina 13inch end 2013, 8gb ram, 256gb ssd for rm4.2k and a macbook air 13inch 8gb ram and 256gb ssd for 4k (in apple store after student discount). what i wanna ask is, is the retina display & iris graphic (+extra 200g of weight) worth it? since i really favour the lightness MBA and i do some photoshop. AI and indesign and so far i havent seen any great comparisons that show iris graphic is far better than hd5000. so if u guys are in my shoes, which will u guys choose? thanks! This post has been edited by hikmat: Jul 14 2014, 04:08 PM |
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Jul 14 2014, 04:27 PM
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QUOTE(hikmat @ Jul 14 2014, 04:07 PM) Hi guys, i need some opinions. I would go with rMBP because of the faster processor.I found an offer of macbook retina 13inch end 2013, 8gb ram, 256gb ssd for rm4.2k and a macbook air 13inch 8gb ram and 256gb ssd for 4k (in apple store after student discount). what i wanna ask is, is the retina display & iris graphic (+extra 200g of weight) worth it? since i really favour the lightness MBA and i do some photoshop. AI and indesign and so far i havent seen any great comparisons that show iris graphic is far better than hd5000. so if u guys are in my shoes, which will u guys choose? thanks! |
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Jul 14 2014, 06:58 PM
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QUOTE(hikmat @ Jul 14 2014, 04:07 PM) Hi guys, i need some opinions. where you got that promotion? I found an offer of macbook retina 13inch end 2013, 8gb ram, 256gb ssd for rm4.2k and a macbook air 13inch 8gb ram and 256gb ssd for 4k (in apple store after student discount). what i wanna ask is, is the retina display & iris graphic (+extra 200g of weight) worth it? since i really favour the lightness MBA and i do some photoshop. AI and indesign and so far i havent seen any great comparisons that show iris graphic is far better than hd5000. so if u guys are in my shoes, which will u guys choose? thanks! Is it a new rmbp? |
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Jul 15 2014, 12:14 AM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ Jul 14 2014, 04:27 PM) I would go with rMBP because of the faster processor. How bout the gpu?QUOTE(lyrilmaki @ Jul 14 2014, 06:58 PM) where you got that promotion? hehe, simple search in the internet will get you there Is it a new rmbp? |
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Jul 15 2014, 08:07 PM
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QUOTE(hikmat @ Jul 15 2014, 12:14 AM) How bout the gpu? Not much difference, but still, Intel Iris/5100 is a bit faster than the HD 5000. |
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Jul 16 2014, 03:37 PM
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I will go for mba cause it very light ,long battery life& almost all the software can be support even it low performance.. because apple always make a mission imposible!
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Jul 16 2014, 05:33 PM
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rMBP 13 8GB/256GB @ RM4200 on Apple Store? or Personal Apple Store?
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Jul 16 2014, 06:43 PM
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Hi, I'm new to MBA. Currently there is an offer for mba 11" 2013, less rm 200 from 2014 version. Is it worth it?
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Jul 16 2014, 11:54 PM
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Hi All Sifu,
I may need you all advise me do i need to go for MBA I5 or I7 , my main thing is doing some office work and install Windows to do run some CCTV software analysis only. I'm planning is I7 , 8GB , 512SSD.... not sure i7 or i5 got big different or not. Last time my old company given a MBA i5, 2GB, 128Gb.....storage always full ......but that time havent try to run VM so not sure about the performance if is install windows 8 on VMfusion..... |
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Jul 17 2014, 08:56 AM
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QUOTE(lucklyghost @ Jul 16 2014, 11:54 PM) Hi All Sifu, IMO, i7 is useful for gaming, video/photo editing.I may need you all advise me do i need to go for MBA I5 or I7 , my main thing is doing some office work and install Windows to do run some CCTV software analysis only. I'm planning is I7 , 8GB , 512SSD.... not sure i7 or i5 got big different or not. Last time my old company given a MBA i5, 2GB, 128Gb.....storage always full ......but that time havent try to run VM so not sure about the performance if is install windows 8 on VMfusion..... in ur scenerio, i5 can works just fine, all u need is RAM |
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Jul 17 2014, 10:03 AM
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QUOTE(carpark7 @ Jul 16 2014, 06:43 PM) Hi, I'm new to MBA. Currently there is an offer for mba 11" 2013, less rm 200 from 2014 version. Is it worth it? i bought that one, i read around that the HD is faster in the older one.Thanks id say they seem to be pretty much similar after all the MBA is designed for day to day tasks so even if you get a 14' model it certainly won't run high end games and the lot. |
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Jul 17 2014, 11:40 AM
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Ordered a 2014 MBA i7, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD. Can't wait for it to arrive so I can finally rekindle my hobby of effing around making silly games. If iOS didn't require an Apple product to port to I probably would've spent the money on a proper gaming laptop but hey that's Apple for you.
Hope the 128GB won't bite me in the behind in the future if I need to dual boot OSes or something. |
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Jul 17 2014, 12:36 PM
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QUOTE(swimfan @ Jul 17 2014, 11:40 AM) Ordered a 2014 MBA i7, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD. Can't wait for it to arrive so I can finally rekindle my hobby of effing around making silly games. If iOS didn't require an Apple product to port to I probably would've spent the money on a proper gaming laptop but hey that's Apple for you. That won't happen especially when you have sufficient RAM built in.Hope the 128GB won't bite me in the behind in the future if I need to dual boot OSes or something. The real beauty of Thunderbolt (and even for USB3.0 for that matter) is that you can really boot seamlessly with external drives. |
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Jul 17 2014, 02:34 PM
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Lo and behold, not an hour after I posted that my MBA arrived in the mail. Ordered it Friday last week, for what it's worth. This is my first Mac product (technically I played around with my father's Apple II a lot but that doesn't count) so hopefully the learning curve won't be too big so I can get going quickly.
QUOTE(pmsoo @ Jul 17 2014, 12:36 PM) That won't happen especially when you have sufficient RAM built in. Yeah I never skimp on the RAM so that's good to know. I might get a Thunderbolt drive down the road and install the Mac OS there, and put Windows on the internal drive. We'll see how I do with just the Mac OS for now. I'm not even sure if that's the right terminology, Mac OS? Apple OS?The real beauty of Thunderbolt (and even for USB3.0 for that matter) is that you can really boot seamlessly with external drives. |
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Jul 17 2014, 04:53 PM
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Omg... u should upgrade ssd not ram... because like i said before all software can support in low performance & smooth too.. cause low memory will totally make it slower n slower in short term.. now your mac performance like a 1 hercules vs million soldier totally hard war..
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Jul 17 2014, 05:30 PM
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In my opinion, I will certainly order MBA with 8gb RAM and 128GB SSD.
8gb RAM means a lot of headroom for current and near future requirements. RAM is not upgradeable hence, better to take care of this part first. 128GB SSD is PCIe based and it upgradeable. For now, upgrades are either not available yet or is too expensive. But in time, it will be available like just how the SATA based SSD is available to the pre-2012 MBA now. Also, SSD prices drop over time. Also SSD has a lifespan and will fail after a certain time. So best bet, get MBA with 8gb RAM & 128SSD. After a while upgrade the SSD to even 512Gb if you want later on when it is available and is more affordable. |
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Jul 17 2014, 05:50 PM
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QUOTE(hanrx7 @ Jul 17 2014, 04:53 PM) Omg... u should upgrade ssd not ram... because like i said before all software can support in low performance & smooth too.. cause low memory will totally make it slower n slower in short term.. now your mac performance like a 1 hercules vs million soldier totally hard war.. Well, if you run many apps/heavy apps at the same time, having more RAM would help the system running faster. |
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Jul 17 2014, 06:08 PM
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I am now thinking whether I should wait for the rumored MBA 12" with retina display or just buy the 2014 MBA 11".
Appreciate some opinions. |
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Jul 17 2014, 06:35 PM
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QUOTE(yupio @ Jul 17 2014, 06:08 PM) I am now thinking whether I should wait for the rumored MBA 12" with retina display or just buy the 2014 MBA 11". IMO, at least wait for the September/October event and see whether Apple has some new hardware to offer.Appreciate some opinions. |
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Jul 17 2014, 06:46 PM
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QUOTE(Townshend @ Jul 17 2014, 06:35 PM) IMO, at least wait for the September/October event and see whether Apple has some new hardware to offer. Oh Apple got event in Sept/Oct? Will wait and see then. |
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Jul 17 2014, 06:53 PM
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QUOTE(yupio @ Jul 17 2014, 06:08 PM) I am now thinking whether I should wait for the rumored MBA 12" with retina display or just buy the 2014 MBA 11". I was agonising for a week over the same thing but decided to order one once I saw the rumour that the Intel Broadwell chips may be delayed to 2015. Now that we know that's not true, you might as well wait until the Sep/Oct Apple event to see if they announce that.Appreciate some opinions. The way I see it, MBAs seem to retain a pretty high resale value so if something new does come along I'll just sell this one and upgrade to whatever newer one that comes out -- if the specs seem worth it to me. If I have to sacrifice too much battery life or the graphics chip upgrade is small, then I'll probably keep my MBA. |
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Jul 19 2014, 11:58 PM
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QUOTE(lucklyghost @ Jul 16 2014, 11:54 PM) Hi All Sifu, Can Macbook air install macfusion VM?I may need you all advise me do i need to go for MBA I5 or I7 , my main thing is doing some office work and install Windows to do run some CCTV software analysis only. I'm planning is I7 , 8GB , 512SSD.... not sure i7 or i5 got big different or not. Last time my old company given a MBA i5, 2GB, 128Gb.....storage always full ......but that time havent try to run VM so not sure about the performance if is install windows 8 on VMfusion..... I may need to run Windows act as CCTV Server and video analytics Server as well Can MBA handle or need MBP i7? |
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Jul 20 2014, 10:14 AM
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QUOTE(yupio @ Jul 17 2014, 06:08 PM) I am now thinking whether I should wait for the rumored MBA 12" with retina display or just buy the 2014 MBA 11". most likely, because of Broadwell delay, there wont be any new Macbook Air introduced in October. Just some Haswell updates for the Pro line maybe.. But i've read online, that the 11' and 13' are still going to get one more update, this October with new processor, Iris graphics and even the new DDR4 RAM. this is not widespread speculation though, so no idea if its real or just fanboy illusions.Appreciate some opinions. |
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Jul 20 2014, 05:28 PM
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QUOTE(+3kk! @ Jul 17 2014, 10:03 AM) i bought that one, i read around that the HD is faster in the older one. Thanks for the advised. Got it yesterday love it but my one are using scan disk ssd. It is same speed with the current 2014 version.id say they seem to be pretty much similar after all the MBA is designed for day to day tasks so even if you get a 14' model it certainly won't run high end games and the lot. |
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Jul 21 2014, 02:51 AM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ Jul 20 2014, 10:14 AM) most likely, because of Broadwell delay, there wont be any new Macbook Air introduced in October. Just some Haswell updates for the Pro line maybe.. But i've read online, that the 11' and 13' are still going to get one more update, this October with new processor, Iris graphics and even the new DDR4 RAM. this is not widespread speculation though, so no idea if its real or just fanboy illusions. I just read 9to5mac if the rumor are true, like you said there will be another spec update on current MBA, so the MBA with retina might postponed to 2015. |
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Jul 21 2014, 02:15 PM
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Thanks everyone for all the reply. Guess I will wait for the announcement in Sept/Oct.
I am not sure how good the retina display is going to be and how it will hurt the battery run time. Also 12" dimension of the MBA might be a little bigger than the 11" which I prefer. The smaller the better. Maybe after the rumored refresh of 11", I will get that. |
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Jul 21 2014, 08:19 PM
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With my first Apple device being the iPad Air, it takes some time to get past the resolution of the 2014 MBA. But I do now see the appeal of OS X, it seems really simple to use out of the box as long as you have the right expectation. I was initially frustrated because I wanted to get a little more detail out of my stuff like in Windows, but that isn't the right mindset for OS X.
Love the fact that I can actually put this thing on my lap and do my work, it gives you a lot more freedom to use it wherever you need to. Thirteen inches is just the right size for me seeing I already have an iPad. Can't imagine doing my stuff on a tiny 11" screen, though I can understand it suits those who only need it for word processing. |
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Jul 21 2014, 08:24 PM
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QUOTE(NightFelix @ Jul 21 2014, 02:51 AM) I just read 9to5mac if the rumor are true, like you said there will be another spec update on current MBA, so the MBA with retina might postponed to 2015. i really wonder what else will they add though. i'll be so damned if its significant cause i just bought a new one 2 months ago. |
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Jul 21 2014, 08:33 PM
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QUOTE(rookie93 @ Jul 21 2014, 08:24 PM) i really wonder what else will they add though. i'll be so damned if its significant cause i just bought a new one 2 months ago. QUOTE Apple’s upcoming redesigned 12-inch MacBook with a Retina display is expected to ship later than expected and new 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air models have gone into production, according to a pair of reports from Taiwan’s Economic Daily News. The first report says that updates to both current MacBook Air sizes have entered production with Apple partner Quanta Computer, and that the new computers will boost Quanta’s 2014 notebook shipment numbers by 15%. The new devices are said to sport new chassis, screens, and chipsets, and volume shipments are due in late-August barring any unforeseen component delays. Check above. New Chassis + Screens + Chipsets |
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Jul 21 2014, 08:38 PM
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Lol if that's true it's just amazing that Apple does this to its consumers. Two revisions within 3 months of each other? Having just bought the 2014 model, hopefully there won't be a huge difference in the performance otherwise I might be looking at a swift upgrade.
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Jul 21 2014, 08:40 PM
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QUOTE(swimfan @ Jul 21 2014, 08:38 PM) Lol if that's true it's just amazing that Apple does this to its consumers. Two revisions within 3 months of each other? Having just bought the 2014 model, hopefully there won't be a huge difference in the performance otherwise I might be looking at a swift upgrade. Maybe Apple give you another RM100 discount just like months ago. |
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Jul 24 2014, 01:43 AM
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im just online order macbook air i7 8gb 512ssd
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Jul 26 2014, 06:29 AM
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QUOTE(lucklyghost @ Jul 24 2014, 01:43 AM) im just online order macbook air i7 8gb 512ssd wow u need 512GB SSD meh???? |
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Jul 26 2014, 08:46 AM
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QUOTE(mudkipryan94 @ Jul 26 2014, 06:29 AM) wow 512 SSD is bad? u need 512GB SSD meh???? |
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Jul 26 2014, 07:18 PM
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QUOTE(alpha0201 @ Jul 26 2014, 08:46 AM) 512 SSD is bad? no lah.. but u really need so big capacity meh :3mine 128Gb can let me to put my *EHEM* stuff lol |
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Jul 26 2014, 09:48 PM
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QUOTE(mudkipryan94 @ Jul 26 2014, 07:18 PM) no lah.. but u really need so big capacity meh :3 256GB is a sweet spot IMO.mine 128Gb can let me to put my *EHEM* stuff lol |
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Jul 26 2014, 09:52 PM
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QUOTE(mudkipryan94 @ Jul 26 2014, 07:18 PM) no lah.. but u really need so big capacity meh :3 Large space is good mah. mine 128Gb can let me to put my *EHEM* stuff lol Only drawback if spoil very expensive to replace with the same capacity if didn't buy apple care. Mine is 256gb already used up half mostly audip podcasts, ebooks & manga. My " " stuff all place in external hd. Dun wan kena kantoi. This post has been edited by alpha0201: Jul 26 2014, 09:52 PM |
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Jul 26 2014, 10:39 PM
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QUOTE(alpha0201 @ Jul 26 2014, 09:52 PM) Large space is good mah. iyah get WD Ext HDD lorh Only drawback if spoil very expensive to replace with the same capacity if didn't buy apple care. Mine is 256gb already used up half mostly audip podcasts, ebooks & manga. My " " stuff all place in external hd. Dun wan kena kantoi. |
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Jul 27 2014, 05:26 PM
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hi guys, may i know how to send a file to pandrive ah?? i try to drop the file to pandrive icon but denial.....
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Jul 27 2014, 11:25 PM
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QUOTE(skyflight @ Jul 27 2014, 05:26 PM) hi guys, may i know how to send a file to pandrive ah?? i try to drop the file to pandrive icon but denial..... format ur pendrive format to FAT32 |
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Jul 28 2014, 10:18 PM
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wee... used for 3 months and still kicking
but mine dah rma 1 time |
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Jul 29 2014, 05:03 PM
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guys...anyone have problem with the power adapter sometimes is not charging? the led light in the charger not lighting up..sometimes is working..
but when I try with another adapter is working fine. when I try my adapter on other machine is ok too. |
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Jul 29 2014, 06:29 PM
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guys, just curious. when you use mba, do you let the ac adapter always on or you rather full charge it and take away the charging adapter? Which is the best option to preserve battery life? thanks.
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Jul 29 2014, 08:39 PM
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QUOTE(suntzulee @ Jul 29 2014, 06:29 PM) guys, just curious. when you use mba, do you let the ac adapter always on or you rather full charge it and take away the charging adapter? Which is the best option to preserve battery life? thanks. always on when use... once in a while use it without plugged in. ideal situation is, have it always plug in at home or in the office and then bring it out to school or places like cafe with wifi once in a while without plugging in.whatever you do... don't full charge then full drain all the time. just use it naturally (plug it in whenever you can). |
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Jul 29 2014, 09:22 PM
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QUOTE(Bonchi @ Jul 29 2014, 08:39 PM) always on when use... once in a while use it without plugged in. ideal situation is, have it always plug in at home or in the office and then bring it out to school or places like cafe with wifi once in a while without plugging in. Thanks bro. Appreciate it... whatever you do... don't full charge then full drain all the time. just use it naturally (plug it in whenever you can). |
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Jul 30 2014, 05:01 PM
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QUOTE(m3100j @ Jul 29 2014, 05:03 PM) guys...anyone have problem with the power adapter sometimes is not charging? the led light in the charger not lighting up..sometimes is working.. If still under waranty just go & change a new one..but when I try with another adapter is working fine. when I try my adapter on other machine is ok too. |
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Jul 30 2014, 08:52 PM
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QUOTE(hanrx7 @ Jul 30 2014, 05:01 PM) If still under waranty just go & change a new one.. Yeap still under warranty and sent to MV service center.Seems that they need to check the MBA suspect sumthing wrong with the board. |
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Jul 31 2014, 01:19 PM
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QUOTE(Bonchi @ Jul 29 2014, 08:39 PM) always on when use... once in a while use it without plugged in. ideal situation is, have it always plug in at home or in the office and then bring it out to school or places like cafe with wifi once in a while without plugging in. My personal interpretation from below is not to keep the charger plugged-in when already fully charged ...whatever you do... don't full charge then full drain all the time. just use it naturally (plug it in whenever you can). Your New Notebook Your new Apple notebook features advanced battery chemistry that greatly extends the battery’s lifespan. The built-in battery of your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air is designed to deliver up to 1000 full charge and discharge cycles before it reaches 80 percent of its original capacity. In addition, Adaptive Charging reduces the wear and tear on the battery giving it a lifespan of up to 5 years. Be sure to fully charge your portable when you plug it in for the first time, and then run Software Update to ensure you have the latest software. Apple periodically releases updates that may improve battery performance. Standard Maintenance For proper maintenance of a lithium-based battery, it’s important to keep the electrons in it moving occasionally. Apple does not recommend leaving your portable plugged in all the time. This post has been edited by zerko: Jul 31 2014, 01:22 PM |
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Jul 31 2014, 01:27 PM
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QUOTE(suntzulee @ Jul 29 2014, 06:29 PM) guys, just curious. when you use mba, do you let the ac adapter always on or you rather full charge it and take away the charging adapter? Which is the best option to preserve battery life? thanks. Check out this apple guide regarding notebook batteries.https://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html A useful battery utility freeware, http://www.coconut-flavour.com/coconutbattery/ |
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Jul 31 2014, 01:44 PM
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QUOTE(zerko @ Jul 31 2014, 01:19 PM) My personal interpretation from below is not to keep the charger plugged-in when already fully charged ... fixed.. Your New Notebook Your new Apple notebook features advanced battery chemistry that greatly extends the battery’s lifespan. The built-in battery of your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air is designed to deliver up to 1000 full charge and discharge cycles before it reaches 80 percent of its original capacity. In addition, Adaptive Charging reduces the wear and tear on the battery giving it a lifespan of up to 5 years. Be sure to fully charge your portable when you plug it in for the first time, and then run Software Update to ensure you have the latest software. Apple periodically releases updates that may improve battery performance. Standard Maintenance For proper maintenance of a lithium-based battery, it’s important to keep the electrons in it moving occasionally. Apple does not recommend leaving your portable plugged in all the time. An ideal use would be a commuter who uses her notebook on the train, then plugs it in at the office to charge. This keeps the battery juices flowing. If on the other hand, you use a desktop computer at work, and save a notebook for infrequent travel, Apple recommends charging and discharging its battery at least once per month. Need a reminder? Add an event to Calendar on your desktop. When your battery no longer holds sufficient charge to meet your needs, you may choose to replace it. If your notebook came with a built-in battery, you should have the battery replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider.  |
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Aug 4 2014, 10:28 AM
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QUOTE(CPURanger @ Jul 31 2014, 01:27 PM) Check out this apple guide regarding notebook batteries. wee... thanks for the guide https://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html A useful battery utility freeware, http://www.coconut-flavour.com/coconutbattery/ and anyone tried to use thnderbolt port to Monitor??? |
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Aug 4 2014, 10:30 AM
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QUOTE(mudkipryan94 @ Aug 4 2014, 10:28 AM) wee... thanks for the guide im using 3rd party connect to tv, so far no problem.. and anyone tried to use thnderbolt port to Monitor??? |
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Aug 4 2014, 10:31 AM
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QUOTE(yarusaru @ Aug 4 2014, 10:30 AM) im using 3rd party connect to tv, so far no problem.. wow..sounds good ya ! cause tonight i need to use my MBA to revision my homework and anyway, thanks haha.... |
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Aug 4 2014, 10:32 AM
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QUOTE(mudkipryan94 @ Aug 4 2014, 10:31 AM) wow..sounds good ya ! its plug n play, shouldnt be much issue i guess.. at least for me cause tonight i need to use my MBA to revision my homework and anyway, thanks haha.... |
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Aug 5 2014, 11:40 AM
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i got a 2nd hand MBA mid 2013 2days ago. after perform clean install meverick and firmware updates, my MBA won't reboot but can hear the fan zip...............zip sound. any1 have problem performing firmware update with your MBA?
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Aug 5 2014, 01:01 PM
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Hi, it is possible to play blu-ray disc on macbook air using an external blu-ray drive?
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Aug 5 2014, 01:46 PM
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QUOTE(KoYuKii @ Aug 5 2014, 11:40 AM) i got a 2nd hand MBA mid 2013 2days ago. after perform clean install meverick and firmware updates, my MBA won't reboot but can hear the fan zip...............zip sound. any1 have problem performing firmware update with your MBA? nope,never had this problem while updating firmware ,probably u have to start by resetting everything nowQUOTE(carpark7 @ Aug 5 2014, 01:01 PM) Hi, it is possible to play blu-ray disc on macbook air using an external blu-ray drive? shouldn't be a prob |
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Aug 5 2014, 02:07 PM
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QUOTE(quadcube @ Aug 5 2014, 01:46 PM) nope,never had this problem while updating firmware ,probably u have to start by resetting everything now now cant even boot still can perform reset? i tried SMC , but it only stop the fan spin, means total power off. shouldn't be a prob still under warranty but bought at dubai, can perform warranty claim from Switch ? |
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Aug 5 2014, 02:08 PM
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QUOTE(KoYuKii @ Aug 5 2014, 02:07 PM) now cant even boot still can perform reset? i tried SMC , but it only stop the fan spin, means total power off. can,mac warranty international one,inb4,check your serial too on apple website to see whether your warranty is still validstill under warranty but bought at dubai, can perform warranty claim from Switch ? |
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Aug 5 2014, 02:12 PM
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QUOTE(quadcube @ Aug 5 2014, 02:08 PM) can,mac warranty international one,inb4,check your serial too on apple website to see whether your warranty is still valid thanks for the reply. i checked apple website but it wants me to provide proof of purchase. but i called apple helpline to check for me, he said it's valid until 30th/10/2014... so can i go ahead perform my warranty? |
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Aug 5 2014, 02:23 PM
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QUOTE(KoYuKii @ Aug 5 2014, 02:12 PM) thanks for the reply. i checked apple website but it wants me to provide proof of purchase. but i called apple helpline to check for me, he said it's valid until 30th/10/2014... so can i go ahead perform my warranty? yea,just sent it in then |
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Aug 5 2014, 02:59 PM
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QUOTE(quadcube @ Aug 5 2014, 01:46 PM) shouldn't be a prob Any software required? |
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Aug 5 2014, 03:01 PM
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QUOTE(carpark7 @ Aug 5 2014, 02:59 PM) Any software required? most probably no,plug n play or mac will download the driver required |
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Aug 5 2014, 08:02 PM
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Ok..i went Swtich to fix my mba. The technician unscrew the back cover the unplug the batt. Cord, insert magsafe power on...waaallaaa the chim sound. My MBA is back to life. So he told me to plug the magsafe when ever perform update.
So when reach home, i plug in magsafe, perform the left over update..restart...black screen of death. Again..cannot boot. This are the updates 
Are this important? Can i just ignore n move on? |
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Aug 5 2014, 11:00 PM
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Just wondering. I am planning to get another MBA but is there any news of any upcoming MBA?
I don't wanna be like my friend that bought the old MBP before the release of the retina version. =x |
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Aug 5 2014, 11:21 PM
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QUOTE(digitalz @ Aug 5 2014, 11:00 PM) Just wondering. I am planning to get another MBA but is there any news of any upcoming MBA? 12" retina MacBook Air...some said 2015I don't wanna be like my friend that bought the old MBP before the release of the retina version. =x If u not in rush...why not just wait |
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Aug 5 2014, 11:27 PM
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QUOTE(KoYuKii @ Aug 5 2014, 11:21 PM) 12" retina MacBook Air...some said 2015 Haha. That's the issue. I need another MB soon. Not looking at MBP now. That's why I am worried later if I get the MBA within this month, an announcement released next month on the new MBA. Apple tends to do that to us all the time. If u not in rush...why not just wait |
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Aug 5 2014, 11:35 PM
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QUOTE(digitalz @ Aug 5 2014, 11:27 PM) Haha. That's the issue. I need another MB soon. Not looking at MBP now. That's why I am worried later if I get the MBA within this month, an announcement released next month on the new MBA. Apple tends to do that to us all the time. MBA Early 2014 was released on 29th AprilHere the list http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macb...acbook-air.html |
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Aug 5 2014, 11:40 PM
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QUOTE(KoYuKii @ Aug 5 2014, 11:35 PM) MBA Early 2014 was released on 29th April Alright cool. Thanks for the tip. I guess I'll lay my hands on the 13" soon. Just wondering, I have yet to decide on the 128/256 gb. Any tips on that (Apart from the $ factor)? I always bring along a portable hdd but then, some friends told me to get the 256 but some told me not to waste as they got the 128 for the work/travel purposes.Here the list http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macb...acbook-air.html |
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Aug 6 2014, 07:41 AM
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QUOTE(digitalz @ Aug 5 2014, 11:40 PM) Alright cool. Thanks for the tip. I guess I'll lay my hands on the 13" soon. Just wondering, I have yet to decide on the 128/256 gb. Any tips on that (Apart from the $ factor)? I always bring along a portable hdd but then, some friends told me to get the 256 but some told me not to waste as they got the 128 for the work/travel purposes. I bought 128GB 13inch mba, 128GB is more than enuff for me. I use it for education purpose and I have installed Parallel Desktop with Windows 8.0, and for the Windows side I have installed Microsoft Visual Studio 2010.For mac side, I have installed Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Intellij Idea, MS Office for mac 2011, xCode and etc. My SSD free space for now still left around 55GB, So I personally think that 128GB is more than enuff. But if you have budget to go for 256GB, then go for it. Maybe in the future you might need more space, who knows? |
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Aug 6 2014, 11:14 AM
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QUOTE(KoYuKii @ Aug 5 2014, 08:02 PM) Ok..i went Swtich to fix my mba. The technician unscrew the back cover the unplug the batt. Cord, insert magsafe power on...waaallaaa the chim sound. My MBA is back to life. So he told me to plug the magsafe when ever perform update. better not ignore So when reach home, i plug in magsafe, perform the left over update..restart...black screen of death. Again..cannot boot. This are the updates
Are this important? Can i just ignore n move on? QUOTE(Taesica @ Aug 6 2014, 07:41 AM) I bought 128GB 13inch mba, 128GB is more than enuff for me. I use it for education purpose and I have installed Parallel Desktop with Windows 8.0, and for the Windows side I have installed Microsoft Visual Studio 2010. 128GB with bootcamp would be insufficient For mac side, I have installed Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Intellij Idea, MS Office for mac 2011, xCode and etc. My SSD free space for now still left around 55GB, So I personally think that 128GB is more than enuff. But if you have budget to go for 256GB, then go for it. Maybe in the future you might need more space, who knows? |
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Aug 6 2014, 11:37 AM
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QUOTE(quadcube @ Aug 6 2014, 11:14 AM) 128GB with bootcamp would be insufficient That's the issue. Haha. If I want to bootcamp. I don't think 128gb will be enough as well. Sometimes I keep copies of photos and docs in my laptop if I am on the go. |
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Aug 6 2014, 11:37 AM
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QUOTE(quadcube @ Aug 6 2014, 11:14 AM) better not ignore For me i use Parallel Desktop run win 8 is enuff for me already.. 128GB with bootcamp would be insufficient |
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Aug 6 2014, 03:39 PM
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Hello guys, 1 of my relative pass me a macbook air year 2008.
later i found out that the battery is death cuz it only can turn on with wall charger plugged in and it state "no charging" on top of the bar. So how much it will cost to replace the battery ? And also i tried to restore the macbook air to factory settings (reformat it) but i cant see the "recovery hd" when i hold option key during restart, only "machintosh" appear. Its kinda old and i planning to restore it and learn to use mac os. How to solve this guys ? Thanks vry much. This post has been edited by wemglucas3: Aug 6 2014, 03:41 PM |
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Aug 6 2014, 05:05 PM
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QUOTE(digitalz @ Aug 6 2014, 11:37 AM) That's the issue. Haha. If I want to bootcamp. I don't think 128gb will be enough as well. Sometimes I keep copies of photos and docs in my laptop if I am on the go. get 256GB,best of both storage and speed QUOTE(Taesica @ Aug 6 2014, 11:37 AM) For me i use Parallel Desktop run win 8 is enuff for me already.. me running heavy engineering software,so sometimes have to switch to bootcamp for full power QUOTE(wemglucas3 @ Aug 6 2014, 03:39 PM) Hello guys, 1 of my relative pass me a macbook air year 2008. first go check whether the MBA still has warranty. u can ask wei on the battery replacement cost if your warranty have expired.later i found out that the battery is death cuz it only can turn on with wall charger plugged in and it state "no charging" on top of the bar. So how much it will cost to replace the battery ? And also i tried to restore the macbook air to factory settings (reformat it) but i cant see the "recovery hd" when i hold option key during restart, only "machintosh" appear. Its kinda old and i planning to restore it and learn to use mac os. How to solve this guys ? Thanks vry much. |
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Aug 6 2014, 06:42 PM
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QUOTE(quadcube @ Aug 6 2014, 05:05 PM) get 256GB,best of both storage and speed Great, now the choice of buying on Apple Store or going straight into retailers. Any suggestions? |
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Aug 6 2014, 07:26 PM
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QUOTE(digitalz @ Aug 6 2014, 06:42 PM) Great, now the choice of buying on Apple Store or going straight into retailers. Any suggestions? i prefer buying online but if u buy customised spec,better buy online,because the retailer would probably order for u too |
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Aug 7 2014, 09:12 AM
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QUOTE(quadcube @ Aug 6 2014, 05:05 PM) first go check whether the MBA still has warranty. u can ask wei on the battery replacement cost if your warranty have expired. his mac is year 2008... i doubt any warranty can last that long time...imo... just plug in and use it.... dont bother to repair it because i think not worth it.... unless he like to keep old things... |
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Aug 7 2014, 11:26 AM
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QUOTE(xproc @ Aug 7 2014, 09:12 AM) his mac is year 2008... i doubt any warranty can last that long time... true..no point repairing at allimo... just plug in and use it.... dont bother to repair it because i think not worth it.... unless he like to keep old things... |
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Aug 8 2014, 11:10 AM
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hi, Macbook air user..
got my macbook air 2014.. it is normal from you press switch button to fully open screen it take 45 sec.. |
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Aug 8 2014, 12:37 PM
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Got mine last september. It take less than 15sec to boot up.
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Aug 8 2014, 12:47 PM
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QUOTE(Khalid21 @ Aug 8 2014, 11:10 AM) hi, Macbook air user.. got problem leh... normal mba boot need less than 15 sec....got my macbook air 2014.. it is normal from you press switch button to fully open screen it take 45 sec.. try reset pram and smc? |
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Aug 8 2014, 04:20 PM
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QUOTE(Khalid21 @ Aug 8 2014, 11:10 AM) hi, Macbook air user.. hmm,normally boot up very fast..but for me shut down is very slow,don't know about the others got my macbook air 2014.. it is normal from you press switch button to fully open screen it take 45 sec.. |
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Aug 8 2014, 05:31 PM
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QUOTE(Khalid21 @ Aug 8 2014, 11:10 AM) hi, Macbook air user.. Is it everytime you turned on?got my macbook air 2014.. it is normal from you press switch button to fully open screen it take 45 sec.. Something's not right there. My 2013 Macbook air take a lot less time than that. |
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Aug 9 2014, 12:26 AM
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Hi, i would like to ask...for an engineering student, is it suitable to get macbook air/pro?cause most of the software are window-based.
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Aug 9 2014, 12:35 AM
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QUOTE(heaven.33 @ Aug 9 2014, 12:26 AM) Hi, i would like to ask...for an engineering student, is it suitable to get macbook air/pro?cause most of the software are window-based. If your programs need a lot of "raw" power, I'd suggest that you take MBP like what I did previously. Boot camp is always available. |
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Aug 9 2014, 01:31 AM
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QUOTE(heaven.33 @ Aug 9 2014, 12:26 AM) Hi, i would like to ask...for an engineering student, is it suitable to get macbook air/pro?cause most of the software are window-based. what engineering?most of my E&E software(protues,lab view,multisim...etc) i run using VM fusion,sometimes Solidwork on VM fusion for small parts but if design whole robot,usually would go bootcamp |
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Aug 9 2014, 02:55 PM
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QUOTE(quadcube @ Aug 9 2014, 01:31 AM) what engineering?most of my E&E software(protues,lab view,multisim...etc) i run using VM fusion,sometimes Solidwork on VM fusion for small parts but if design whole robot,usually would go bootcamp electronic engineering(i think about the same software you use) so most probably i have to install window too?so far do you often use bootcamp ?=D |
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Aug 9 2014, 02:56 PM
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QUOTE(digitalz @ Aug 9 2014, 12:35 AM) If your programs need a lot of "raw" power, I'd suggest that you take MBP like what I did previously. Boot camp is always available. but will bootcamp slow down the macbook? are you using macbook pro now too?XD |
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Aug 9 2014, 03:00 PM
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QUOTE(heaven.33 @ Aug 9 2014, 02:55 PM) electronic engineering(i think about the same software you use) so most probably i have to install window too?so far do you often use bootcamp ?=D no,rarely bootcamp unless i need to do heavy solidwork (mecha eng software,heavy 3D)..for microchip dev,u can use the mac version of MPLABX. MATLAB u can use the OSX version for code warrior(for freescale ARM dev),i'm using the window version,didn't try the OSX one. all coding n simulation that doesn't have OSX version runs on VM. basically once u get used to OSX,u wouldn't like to use bootcamp at all the trackpad just feels weird |
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Aug 9 2014, 03:01 PM
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QUOTE(heaven.33 @ Aug 9 2014, 02:56 PM) but will bootcamp slow down the macbook? are you using macbook pro now too?XD Just got my new MBA today. Switching now since I don't need that much "power". Lol. Well I never find any problem when I used MBP. My MBP was bought years back. Still, it depends on what you use it for. |
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Aug 9 2014, 03:09 PM
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QUOTE(digitalz @ Aug 9 2014, 03:01 PM) Just got my new MBA today. Switching now since I don't need that much "power". Lol. Well I never find any problem when I used MBP. My MBP was bought years back. the unboxing moment Still, it depends on what you use it for. |
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Aug 9 2014, 03:10 PM
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QUOTE(quadcube @ Aug 9 2014, 03:09 PM) the unboxing moment No feel d. Went to a retailer and requested to unbox there. |
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Aug 9 2014, 03:31 PM
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QUOTE(quadcube @ Aug 9 2014, 03:00 PM) no,rarely bootcamp unless i need to do heavy solidwork (mecha eng software,heavy 3D).. ic...haha...wanna try mac os so badly but held back by the rumors which state it's not suitable for engineers.for microchip dev,u can use the mac version of MPLABX. MATLAB u can use the OSX version for code warrior(for freescale ARM dev),i'm using the window version,didn't try the OSX one. all coding n simulation that doesn't have OSX version runs on VM. basically once u get used to OSX,u wouldn't like to use bootcamp at all the trackpad just feels weirdbtw where did you get your window on macbook? |
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Aug 9 2014, 03:32 PM
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QUOTE(digitalz @ Aug 9 2014, 03:01 PM) Just got my new MBA today. Switching now since I don't need that much "power". Lol. Well I never find any problem when I used MBP. My MBP was bought years back. haha what course are you studying now? Still, it depends on what you use it for. |
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Aug 9 2014, 03:40 PM
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QUOTE(heaven.33 @ Aug 9 2014, 03:31 PM) ic...haha...wanna try mac os so badly but held back by the rumors which state it's not suitable for engineers. well,everyone keep repeating the same thing "software only for window...bla bla bla" btw where did you get your window on macbook?  but my MBA runs faster n stable,and no stupid pen drive virusand for uni,battery life is something u need downloaded the ISO from the web,i think microsoft website,then.... |
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Aug 9 2014, 03:43 PM
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QUOTE(heaven.33 @ Aug 9 2014, 03:32 PM) haha what course are you studying now? Working. I travel a lot (during work/holidays). But then most likely going back to Uni again. Boot camp? Apple provides some info. LINK The only problem I have now should be I won't be able to bring my Steam games around during work anymore Files are too big.This post has been edited by digitalz: Aug 9 2014, 03:46 PM |
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Aug 9 2014, 03:59 PM
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QUOTE(quadcube @ Aug 9 2014, 03:40 PM) well,everyone keep repeating the same thing "software only for window...bla bla bla" but my MBA runs faster n stable,and no stupid pen drive virusand for uni,battery life is something u need downloaded the ISO from the web,i think microsoft website,then.... planning to buy mbp non retina... |
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Aug 9 2014, 04:00 PM
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QUOTE(digitalz @ Aug 9 2014, 03:43 PM) Working. I travel a lot (during work/holidays). But then most likely going back to Uni again. Thanks for the link haha...yea not suitable for hardcore games though...Boot camp? Apple provides some info. LINK The only problem I have now should be I won't be able to bring my Steam games around during work anymore Files are too big.so macbook works fine in working industry too? |
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