I've no problems having my MBP switched on 24/7 too - when it's idling it just goes to 'sleep'.

@civic98,
U leaving ur system on 24/7 is slightly different cause ur up in the Highlands - we're in the Lowlands *grins*

@seale_navy,
So, did u manage to convince ur mom?

@seale_navy,
If u are using ur own $ u should be able to make some decision as to which machine to get. Ur folks seem to be sceptical about Mac vs Windows so all u need to do is convince them that the Mac is as good, if not better, than Windows.

1) Yes there are skin protectors for the Mac; or get the black one instead
2) Leopard's an Operating System, just like Window Vista. And "MY COMPUTER" is really the same as "Macintosh HD"
3) iPod is from Apple and it's the product that turned Apple around; how can Apple not be famous? Also, Y would Nike (and equally well known international brand) partner with Apple on the iPod Runners [or whatever u call it] if Apple weren't good? Also, when Apple introduced the iPhone it took the world by storm
4) If u need, U can always run Windows on your OSX - Mac OS allows that; And just what programs do u use? If u can justify and show ur dad the programs u use are compatible with Windows it'll be better
5) I can't help u there
6) The additional benefit of not worrying about spam/spy/viruses
7) If u need, U can also use the weight as a point to ur argument [depending on the other machine ur looking at]

All in all, U just need to be convincing enough; though I feel ur folks think u decided on a Mac because ur friends find it cool and u just wanna be cool. All in all, if they really don't want u to get a Mac, they'll find their reasons; the keyboard not nice to type on, the trackpad no double click like Windows, etc etc.

Good Luck! And Yeah quit complaining cause when I was a student, I had to use the computers available at the library!

@seale_navy,
I figured as much coz folks are weary when their kids make the decision based on emotions. U need to rationalise the pros and cons with ur folks in order for them to understand. Look at it this way, if in future u meet a girl whom ur folks don't like just because (just because!) then are u going to convince them she's good, or are u just going to break off with her?

@stringfellow,
I'm sure U didn't leave her just coz the folks didn't approve of her. U must've tried ur best in convincing the folks and changing their minds about her, right?

It's also important to hear what the folks have to say; if they really think there's nothing good about Apple and if u can't substantiate its goodness other than its physical looks, it's gonna be tough convincing the folks, don't U think

@IvanKang,
It could be a HDD malfunction. What about asking him to take it into one of the Apple Stores in HK to get it fixed or replaced; MB's have International Warranty coverage so they should be able to look into the problem FOC!

@IvanKang,
I found a list of resellers here; perhaps U should get ur brother to call them before making the trip to the Store.

Apple Hong Kong - Partners - Reseller

@equustel,
I'm on Adium for 3 separate messengers (MSN/YM/AIM) and have no problems getting through. Perhaps U put in the wrong password; just check your preference/configurations again.

@kwekeugene,
Er.. what about the water from condensation?

@dj.sars,
I'll say it's worth forking the additional dough out for ACPP. As to your MSN issue, well, I guess the other option is to use uh Skype or Yahoo or iChat?

@IvanKang,
Er.. what'd U mean it suddenly got expired? Did u activate the ACPP?

@IvanKang,
Did U key-in your Serial Number correctly? Double check again please.

@IvanKang,
Try 1-800 803-638

@benQue,
What about transferring of files? Time Machine's for backup and restore - it's pretty cool though I haven't quite needed to use it yet *grins*

@tishaban,
I did warn u about the weight didn't i?!

@pmsoo,
The original files should still be there if U used the Cmd-C & Cmd-V function as Cmd-C is meant to copy the file. Cmd-X is to cut so if U use that command, the original file will be gone if u re-pasted the file somewhere else.

@sadhish,
Qualify for what?! Congrats on ur 'purchase'. I'm quite sure U'll haf loads of fun when it arrives

@chizzu,
Yeah do a clean install. It won't take U that long

@sadhish,
The older versions of the MBP is probably half the size of urs (120GB) so there may be a need for the additional space depending on what stuff U store in it.

As for me, 120GB is more than sufficient if I decide not to store any movie files on it; I've an external drive for that purpose alone

If ur not doing much multimedia/graphics, 200GB should be more than enough, IMHO

This post has been edited by tinkerbel: Jun 23 2008, 10:20 AM

@chizzu,
Go get the batt replaced before ur 1st year warranty is due =)

@civic98,
It's not like U didn't get a batt swap So, there's really nothing to be jealous about