Actually; I'd recommend Western Digital over Seagate....


A more comprehensive resource listing valuable user experiences with drives in Macs may be read here:

http://forums.xlr8yourmac.com/drivedb/search.drivedb.lasso

As you will see searching the database for MacBookPro drives; the Western Digital Scorpio 250Gb comes VERY highly recommended. I have one in my MBP and it is very quiet and having the space for all my stuff made it a very worthwhile upgrade. The Seagates don't come in that size so comparison between the two is moot.

If you're going for a 250Gb though: stay away from the Samsung drives. They require a firmware update in order to work with the MBP. Even so; there are too many adverse experiences reported in xlr8yourmac to recommend them.

Mac RAM has always been ridiculously expensive in Malaysia. I bought my RAM upgrade from MCEtech (together with a harddrive upgrade too). I'd also recommend One World Computing at http://eshop.macsales.com/.

If you do go the online route be sure to ship FedEx International Priority. Saving on shipping just doesn't make sense as it's not only the time taken to transport but also the fact that they will facilitate passage through customs.

I also bought the Marware Protection Pack from Machines in MidValley. Given that this is available online for around USD35; the fact that Machines is selling for RM180 thereabouts reinforces what we already know about our local mac retailers....

Buy online.

You've already bought the RAM. (Presumably) it's working well in your computer. Why bother to look back?

Move on. Go look at other stuff that you're interested in. It's a far more productive use of your time, no?

I find it strange too that no-one wants to go shop-to-shop and inquire on your behalf on what the best possible deals are for the MacBook.

Would think that people would be only happy to oblige....

I tell you, KL folk are getting too selfish, too lazy. Where IS help when you need it I say.

I've seen pictures on the internet of magsafe adapters burning. A google search yields: http://www.appledefects.com/wiki/index.php?title=Magsafe.

I guess it's a good argument to spring for AppleCare.

Does not stop me from leaving all my Macs connected to power via the magsafe adapter tho. It'll keep your battery holding a charge for longer if you have fewer charge/discharge cycles.

Lets look at this logically....

What is the profit margin to a reseller on a new Mac? Is it as high as 30%? If not, how on earth can it be 30% cheaper on ebay unless it is a scam?

Or looking at it another way....

Lets put the profit margin at 15%. Minus the cost of shipping from this. How much do you end up saving?

While I agree that Macs have a worldwide warranty, it is NOT an absolute warranty. It does not warranty against wear-and-tear, nor breakage from it being dropped. In addition, batteries have a separate requirement for replacement.

Is all that worth jumping through all those hoops just to save a few hundred?

I doubt the hinge is going to be a problem.

You guys obviously have not had the Powerbook 5300 or Powerbook Titanium.

Now THAT is bad hinge design.

Not true.

I got the Titanium case for my PowerBook Titanium changed TWICE for chips in the case.

And once for a broken hinge.