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Hardware The New MacBook/MacBook Pro Users Thread, Share your joy and your pain here
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nimrod323
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 Nov 20 2008, 01:00 PM
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QUOTE(ryancfs @ Nov 20 2008, 11:09 AM) Hi guys, thinking of buying my 1st Mac. What to ask. Given everything else being equal, if i run Windows app in bootcamp on a 2.4Ghz macbook, what would the equalvalent GHz windows notebook? Hope my questionis not confusing la... hmm? what are you trying to say? the speed of the processor on the mac osx leopard or on the bootcamp windoze will still be 2.4GHz |
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nimrod323
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Nov 20 2008, 02:31 PM
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QUOTE(ryancfs @ Nov 20 2008, 01:18 PM) Haha... Soli soli...  What I'm trying to compare is the performance of the 2,4Ghz Macbook when running windows app in bootcamp, is it going to be slower or same as regular 2.4Ghz windows notebook running the same app? If slower then how much slower? 2.1Ghz / 2.0Ghz / or???  ermm it depends,the performance is should be slightly better cause its said theres a 12% performance increase but you cant really pen it down in terms of how much extra or lower ghz you'll get while running it under bootcamp This post has been edited by nimrod323: Nov 20 2008, 02:31 PM |
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nimrod323
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Nov 21 2008, 09:32 AM
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QUOTE(Superman7 @ Nov 21 2008, 02:06 AM) Should I get the old Macbook (RM3699) or the new Macbook (RM4799)? Can't justify myself to spend extra RM1100. the difference is apparent. new macbook: 1066 BUS Nvidia 9400m integrated (its much more better than X3100,gaming arrived finally) DDR3 RAM much more faster than the 800 MHZ DDR2 Backlit LCD(The quality of the LCD is improved tremendously) Slimmer and lighter Lower powered processors(preserve battery) the list goes on. the 2.1 has many limitations if you have the money go for the new one mate. *Thanks String heheThis post has been edited by nimrod323: Nov 21 2008, 09:40 AM |
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nimrod323
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Nov 21 2008, 10:02 PM
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QUOTE(terencetoo @ Nov 21 2008, 09:54 PM) so stringfellow u reckon MBA is screen is much better than new MB? emm i have some question here...i ever see the picture quality for new MB/MBP and MBA i was wondering whether which serve the best picture quality angle among 3 of those machines? Thanks it has always been like this Macbook pro>Macbook Air>Macbook in ascending order,the Airs and Pros are of higher quality but theres a significant difference between the old MB lcd and new MB lcd,the quality is much more better on unibody MB |
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nimrod323
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Nov 21 2008, 10:12 PM
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QUOTE(civic98 @ Nov 21 2008, 10:04 PM) Just go by the price, won't go wrong I guess. Most expensive will have better one lor... Not really the case,sometimes the functionality of the notebooks plays an important part,the PROs are used to run many pro apps that needs very high clarity,such as FCS and all that, and AIRs being the ultimate travel companion serves as a media device for media playback and on the fly graphics editing needs to have a better screen too,the MBs are just for general purpose,students,just for normal stuffs,the LCD is good enough actually. |
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nimrod323
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Nov 22 2008, 12:18 PM
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QUOTE(Superman7 @ Nov 22 2008, 12:11 PM) Anybody still having problems with the new Trackpad? theres an update for that already |
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nimrod323
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Nov 22 2008, 05:29 PM
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QUOTE(Superman7 @ Nov 22 2008, 01:13 PM) I know.. that's why I'm asking if the problems is still there.. even before the update some of the new macbooks i have used dont have the symptoms its a somewhat isolated case,even after the update it works fine,i can vouch for that. |
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nimrod323
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Nov 23 2008, 12:41 PM
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QUOTE(Mythras231 @ Nov 23 2008, 12:03 PM) What cases are good for MBP ? Like ... not the bag ... For the protective cover...Hard crystal case or leather-like case ? go for soft case(leather is one of it) reduce the impact of falling if you were to accidently drop it |
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nimrod323
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Nov 23 2008, 05:58 PM
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QUOTE(sets84 @ Nov 23 2008, 05:11 PM) I too wish it could be used in mac, but I can't seem to be able to find ares working on mac There are other alternatives like limewire im using limewire,good enough for me |
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nimrod323
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Nov 27 2008, 11:42 AM
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haha dont use P version ma, u should know the superdrive is sensitive.
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nimrod323
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Dec 2 2008, 09:55 AM
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QUOTE(mysticxin @ Dec 1 2008, 08:06 PM) any mac IM that supports webcam and voice chat? (for windows live accounts) try AMSN,its an alternative of msn,not really my kinda thing but try it out nevertheless |
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nimrod323
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Dec 3 2008, 08:15 AM
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QUOTE(Kim^.^" @ Dec 2 2008, 08:18 PM) for hairline cracks, are they covered by ACPP? I close my lid lightly so i think it is caused by the slightly tight notebook sleeve + traveling.. doubt so man,its cosmetic defect dont think its covered. |
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nimrod323
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Dec 3 2008, 06:49 PM
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QUOTE(jakesean @ Dec 3 2008, 10:27 AM) may lead to hardware defect... so in a way it might be covered also.. duno yet until someone calls up applecare and ask.. ill call them up and ask them when i have the time. how could it lead to a hardware damage ,i have macbook which has a chipped top cover and its still running fine with no hardware intact |
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nimrod323
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Dec 4 2008, 08:15 AM
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QUOTE(MacDaNife @ Dec 3 2008, 08:30 PM) Not true. I got the Titanium case for my PowerBook Titanium changed TWICE for chips in the case. And once for a broken hinge. chips and a broken hinge is a different case,thats like the casing itself has metal fatigue,hairline cracks? this can be caused by the user unknowingly its 2 different things bro. QUOTE(jakesean @ Dec 3 2008, 07:25 PM) hmm... duno? may not be hardware defect, but what if the hinge gets loose or something.. anything can happen, who knows.. after paying so much for a laptop, i think we should expect most of it to be perfect.. Its definitely not a hardware defect,for your peace of mind bring to a service centre then just to be sure. Not really perfect la,its man made,how could it be perfect,even a BMW 7 series thats worth 700+++, also might have scratches and chipped paint,its normal mate. This post has been edited by nimrod323: Dec 4 2008, 08:21 AM |
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nimrod323
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Dec 4 2008, 02:20 PM
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QUOTE(terencetoo @ Dec 3 2008, 10:34 PM) btw the aluminum casing for MBP will it get faded...i mean like 1st gen iPhone with aluminium case...i see mine there's abit colour fading....wonder will this happen to MBP as well? bro UNibody.means it comes from one single block of aluminum,no plating or coloring done. How can aluminium change colour one?  |
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nimrod323
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Dec 5 2008, 10:37 AM
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QUOTE(myxery @ Dec 4 2008, 03:05 PM) it's becoz of oxidation. Sure will change color, later on the shiny look will changed to dull color. Our atmosphere full of oxigen gas, when metal such copper, aluminium, silver, gold etc direct expose to oxigen for a long period, the oxidation will happen. It is natural process for metal. 4Al (aluminium) + 3O2 (oxigen in our atmosphere) --> 2Al2 O3 (oxidation layer formed) 2Al2 O3 is the oxidation layer which will look dull n not shiny thats providing its 100% Aluminum,if its an alloy than oxidization wont happen. Most of apple's macs have been using alloys to make it rugged. |
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nimrod323
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Dec 7 2008, 07:07 PM
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QUOTE(Superman7 @ Dec 7 2008, 06:24 PM) The 1st option is definately very tempting.. but what does it mean by "All Apple Premium/Authorize Reseller"? From what I know, the price of the macbook is fixed by Apple and the only difference that the reseller can do is in terms of the free gifts/services that the individual shops could provide. But the statement above means all Authorize Reseller must have this Xmas promotion? Does it mean we will get it in Epicentre, Machines, MacCity, Switch, etc?? it basically means most if not all resellers have agreed to go with the promo,it seems Machines have it too |
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nimrod323
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Dec 8 2008, 12:35 PM
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QUOTE(GI Jane @ Dec 8 2008, 03:36 AM) true.. but ACP is also very expensive.  i guess if the machine does breaks down (touchwood) then the purchase of ACP is justified.  I'd compare it with life insurance,u'd never know what'll happen to u also. |
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