HELLO GUYS!! next two weeks i going to buy a new MacBook. So i need some feedbacks from MAC users to advice me on the new macbook.

Macbook is good if ya dun realli intend on gaming... It's good enough for day to day photoshop... doing ur word processing, presentations, surfing the internet, chatting... it's cleaner, sleeker, smoother, and it's efficient.

I like my Macbook a lot.. and it's the old 2.0GHz Core Duo... hrrmmm... what else? Ohhh, if you're making a switch from Windows to Mac OS X, they've got Bootcamp for u to install windows xp/vista, to assist u in the transition...

capability wise, the macbook can do anything other laptops can, and even more... cool stuff which they don't realli mention are like Sudden Motion Centre (shut down HDD, if motion is detected), that cool battery indicator button... and the fact, that it supports digital audio output...

There's so much more.. leave it to the other LYNers to fill it in!

Oh, i'm pretty sure u will buy this... so, welcome to the Mac community!

HAHA thx hellojefro, ur info do helps me a lot.
Since i am not very good in computing all these stuffs, i wanna ask how do we install the windows into a MAC laptop??
and does it bring any side effects?

Windows works well in Mac but not that well. From what I experienced, poor battery life and it runs hot. But dont buy a Mac for Windows. Buy it and enjoy OSX!

ok ermmm so window works well in MAC but not that simultaneous, but can i like install two systems into it??
If i choose to use OS X........ but everything will gonna be new for me...do you think is possible to finish learning the whole OS X in just 2 weeks

Haha.. 2 weeks? You need TWO DAYS! And you will love it!

But not those complicated stuff laaaa...

This post has been edited by civic98: May 17 2007, 10:59 PM

OH YEA GOOD.......i heard that we can install microsoft office into the OS X is that true??

Yea and if I'm not mistaken, you get FREE Microsoft Office for Mac Student & Teacher Edition with your Macbook purchase, from Macstudio that is.

OMG i cant wait to get my self a MACBOOK, it sounds so interesting and fun.
oh ya if i wanna learn how to use OS X, do they provide any tutorials for it?

most Apple Stores have some kinda of Mac classes. But I wouldn't spend money on that, Mac are made for dummies

All you need is a little time, patience and common sense.... Eventually you will get hold of it. Run into any problems? Ask in LYN

You don't really need any tutorials.

I spent 10 years using Windows-based PC's. Last year I started using Macs for video editing (Final Cut is much more efficiently run than Premiere or Vegas ever will be on a PC) - and it took me barely a day (if that) to learn the basics of using the OS.

It's really not hard at all. I think some people have problems because they expect the Mac OS to be hard - when in fact it's too easy to use. Maybe people just naturally want to be tormented (Remember Agent Smith in the Matrix "human beings define their reality through suffering and misery" )

EVERYTHING HE SAID!!!!!!!!

and a few more things

for example, widgets - damn cool.

what i did on Windows, i do on Mac too........well i don't have photoshop la, but at least i have GIMP to work when i need. i use smultron for my php codes.

oh mind you i'm a web designer / php programmer and yes, i'm running PHP / Apache / MySQL on my Macbook. and yup, this is my presentation lappie.

connection to WindowsXP shared folders? no problem!!

i've never bothered bootcamp / WinXP on Macbook. seriously, i wouldn't bother. i bought it to use Mac on it. if i wanted WinXP OS i'll get a Dell or something.

haha i see i see, since you all say is easy then i will go for mac. Oh ya i heard that the Final Cut is almost same like Photoshop, so it will help us in those editing stuffs yea?
Oh ya to ensure something, my cousin who live in had bought a macbook too but he frequently complaint his macbook keep hanging and sometime even the whole thing gone blank, so what's problem with the macbook?? is it safe to buy or .... hope this dont offence anyone coz is the matter about life and death

haha you are right, i shouldnt bother with that windows or whatever.......thx for your advices

I'm quite sure you heard wrong there. Final Cut is for video editing. Aperture offers some support for image editing and work with RAW files.

Check out this page for some basic pointers. Apple also has a quick guide for anyone switching over to OS X.

http://www.apple.com/getamac/

Aperture has the same function as the photoshop?? haha sorry i cant see whats the movie about coz they need quick time 7 and its only supports windows 2000 and XP too bad i am using windows ME

oh YA tomorrow i going to buy macbook does anyone know where to get nice offer at LowYat plaza or any place nearby there??

This post has been edited by Hujan: May 19 2007, 11:45 AM

Aperture is the best tool for editing raw image, more than LightRoom and CS3 and photoshop ...try check some testimonial below .

http://www.apple.com/uk/pro/techniques/aperture/raw.html

Oo i see i see but do Aperture has the same editing tools as photoshop coz i adapted to photoshop but maybe is the time for me to change

Actually, most people have forgoten on what MacOSX can offer to a new user. iLife is really COOL stuff. One can edit photos, make movies, musics and webs as easy as 1, 2, 3 and it is soooo darn easy that you can event make those Windows user say "aaaaaaah" while viewing of what you can do with those things.

No hassle in learning the curve and the result just like pro...!!!! Dont believe me? Try it out. Once you are macuser, better start believing it as you actually can burst out your inner creativity without doing any arithmatic calculation or at all.

i believe you applemacuser haha thats why i have made the decision to buy MACBOOK. OK now come to the serious part, does anyone of you really happen to meet with problems that occur in macbook?? or maybe uncomman problems that seldom occurs and precautions that i have to take notes.

ermmm, anyone got ideas how much is macbook selling now??? adn where is the place i can get the best offer ???

This post has been edited by Hujan: May 19 2007, 06:31 PM

Maccity is having a clearance for their older macbooks......go get it now if u havent got 1....heheh...

Sometimes when I think about it, kinda glad that I never waited for Macbook C2D when I bought the Macbook CD, all these new specs and prices keep popping up all the time, there will NEVER be a better time...

haha thx lokgotz but the new macbook seems to be a bit pricy yea? and they say start from rm4199 how come they selling it for rm4599 =.=

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Added on May 19, 2007, 6:38 pm
URGENT URGENT NEED REPLY FOR THE ABOVE QUOTE
sorry to anyone who think i am spamming the post....

This post has been edited by Hujan: May 19 2007, 06:38 PM

Rm4599 is the older Mid range macbook.....RM4199 is the newer entry model....

but come to think of it, the newer entry model and the older mid range model are about the same specs....hehehe........

it's your choice lah....

Well, my opinion, get the older mid range macbook which cost RM4399 for super drive. 200 bucks more. From machines at midvalley.

Well, it's up to ya. Hehe.

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thx for all the price reviews but i am looking for new model price actually...but anyway still have to thx all your guys hardwork

bought mine at RM 3699.

Rm4599 is the older Mid range macbook.....RM4199 is the newer entry model....

but come to think of it, the newer entry model and the older mid range model are about the same specs....hehehe........

it's your choice lah....
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what is the difference, i dont see any difference in spec ...
C2D 2.0GB black is quite new also right ?

actually old models are worth it.

save a few hundred bucks there.

last time macbook is based on non-intel chip ,so cannot make comparison .

now macbook is using intel C2D chipset , so as comparison .

a macbook vs laptop

2.0 C2D vs 2.0 C2D
1G ram vs 1G ram

run graphic , let's say .... ... photoshop , do rendering . will both go with the same speed ?

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Added on May 20, 2007, 1:40 amya , i think so ..2.0 C2D ...

This post has been edited by BridgestoneRE711: May 20 2007, 01:40 AM

sorry, EVERY SINGLE MacBook was made using Intel chips. I think maybe you're referring to the iBook... but that hasn't been produced since May last year

sorry ..
i mean those old models .. they cannot compare directly ....

so now can compare alrready right ?

wow...machines cheaper than mac city....heheh.....

my friend just got a MB during pcfair at 4399.......now he sakit hati.....

but he got free wireless mighty mouse and ipod shuffle lah....

HI guys just bought my macbook this afternoon and guess what is so cool man especially the dashboard
ermm but still have to ask, does mac need anti virus software coz i kinda worry of it you know.......as i am former windows user.....

congrats on your new macbook......welcome to the dark side...hehe....

there are antivirus software for mac, IIRC, Norton did make one for mac...dunno still selling or not....but it's usually not required.......

BTW, just be sure to update ur mac's software, u know, just in case there are vulnerabilities...hehehe....go to Apple Logo on the top left, then click software update....

OO i see so just update the OS X then we will get rid of the virus.... ok another question can anyone recommend me any program that similiar to adobe photoshop cs in MAC??

how about GIMP?

Just to make things straight. The update does not rid of any viruses
The point is that... Mac is not vulnerable to viruses anyway

Apple Macbook get benchmark

http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/apples-...ts-benchmarked/

About the antivirus.

Currently there are no known malicious viruses for Mac. Although there was a case where CanSecWest did PWN to OWN scenario. Basically, the Mac is directed via Safari to a malware app online and the hackers would get complete control of the computer.

http://cansecwest.com/post/2007-04-20-14:5...Cancel_Or_Allow


Anyway, you can download a completely free virus checker app called Clam X AV.


www.clamxav.com


/offtopic/ xaw512, eithanius.... I'm on to you guys.... /offtopic/

O.o i found the website but how do i DL it???coz it got so many links....

wow thx for the free antivirus software

Oh ya, yesterday i just downloaded the mozilla fire fox but couldnt install it, does anyone know how to install it??

This post has been edited by Hujan: May 21 2007, 10:30 PM

I run Shiira. Anyway, what format is the download? .dmg? a package?

Double click to mount the image and then copy and paste the application into the Apps folder.

just got my black macbook from mac-city ...
the seller was so nice ..
explain to me all the things ...

got it for RM4599 , 0% if use credit card . ...
got freebies - targus backpack and 4G thumbdrive .

still thinking whether should i get a Macbook or a laptop which could play some games at about 4k-ish price.

i never play game , that's why i dont have problem buying a mca .
but macbook GMA graphic card is not good for heavy gaming la ...

mind 2.0 C2D ... black , 1G .. no santa rosa , but 120G of hdd ... er ... superdrive-yes ! hahhaha

the fire fox is neither dmg nor package but is a setup.exe so how to install it?? and one more question since i have install the dmg file can i delete it from desktop??? for example like messenger602.dmg i had installed it so can i delete it??

thx for your helps!

.exe?

Hujan,

Try this. (www.versiontracker.com), type out "Firefox", then download Firefox Ver.2. You should be able to have the .dmg

And yes, you can just delete the .dmg once you've already have whatever apps installed. Be warned though that when you have deleted it off the trash can it will be gone forever.

This post has been edited by NeoMac: May 22 2007, 08:47 PM

can anyone teach me how to download and install GIMP??

ermm i had tried just now but they say no article founds....anyway thx for ur helps

check this site 1st

http://gimp.org/macintosh/

but i dont understand what it is talking about ....thats why nedd you guys help me....

Let make it simple. I install it long time ago. If you did not install X11 in your Mac, (Application - Utilities - X11) Put in your Mac OS installation DVD (Install other software - X11 - Restart) and then install Gimp and you're done!

hahah just finish dl and install GIMP thx to AppleMacUser open another topic name "OtherActiveAppleForum" haha the link given by this topic is very useful Hope all new MacUser will use it as a guides.

This post has been edited by Hujan: May 23 2007, 10:26 PM