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terencetoo
post May 30 2008, 12:24 AM

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guys some question here..
Will u guys prefer small and portable 13" macbook (high end) model or the macbookpro 15"~17"?

it looks macbook is thicker than MBP~
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post Jul 1 2008, 07:16 PM

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Hello Apple Fans!

I have some questions here,

Been choosing between MB or MBP, what is the major differences besides the Graphic Gard?

one is 13" another is 15". Basically what is the majar usage for MB and MBP?

Thanks!
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post Jul 2 2008, 01:31 PM

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@kwekeugene

Hi there, basically im bored with PC, want to try something new.

my usage will be surfing the net and watch movies most of the time. Some music to go with too.

bscially i dont really mind the price for both devices (MB/MBP).
where im not into graphic~

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post Jul 2 2008, 06:29 PM

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thanks guys~ for all the inputs.

okie im very new to Apple products ( i have iPhone which i find it very useful for the Apps) but my concern will be the Apps in Apple, do I need to get all Original Software to run MB/MBP? can most of the Apps done in Mac transfertable to Windows PC?

e.g. Pdf/words/photoshop/movies files (rmvb/avi/mkv)/and antivirus)

How good is the GC from Mac Book and MBP? both have dedicated graphic card rigth? As I know MBP comes with nVidia 8600m GT with lower spec of 256MB.

Does this really make a huge differences while watching movies from MB/MBP with glossy sreen?

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post Jul 2 2008, 08:44 PM

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but based on tishaban part...with aluminum case will the heat reflect the metal while puting on the lap or on the bed?

U mean that the case for MB and MBP also easily get stretchable?

what about software able to use most of the application on Apple --> Windows?



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post Jul 3 2008, 10:38 AM

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coz sometimes this future MBP/MB will be my main computer probably will use to do some P2P so i wonder...some P2P software will it work and the heat problems coz MBP running on 8600 GC...

Well at the mean time i do not 1 2 get an iMac at the moment ( i wish to) coz i need something protable to carry around ~ the MacBook Pro Graphic Card looks tempting nVidia 8600 biggrin.gif

Okie "let say" Diablo 3 is coming out soon can I play on MBP?

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post Jul 3 2008, 03:38 PM

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QUOTE(tishaban @ Jul 3 2008, 12:25 PM)

However, the current Penryn based MB/MBPs are much cooler than the Santa Rosa ones so maybe it won't be so bad.

Don't understand your last question, do you want to run Windows apps on the Mac? Which ones?
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1)Sorry maybe my question abit misleading, for the highlighted form, can u help me to differentiate what is Penryn and Santa Rosa i head it some where but I dono what is it? can u enlight me? smile.gif

2)For my 2nd question is, im a Windows user for so many yrs never use Apple before, i wonder all the software in Apple able to view/Edit in Windoew?

Or,

3)Windows Application such as Microsoft Office/Pdf/.Rar/.Zip/P2P software/Movie Files able to transfer/use it at Apple Software?

4)Does Apples products have to get all original 3rd party software in order to run?

5)Do i need to buy the Mac Os as well? does this come along with the new MB/MBP?

Thanks guys~

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post Jul 3 2008, 06:49 PM

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So anyone encounter any problems or stange problems with MB/MBP?

does MB/MBP have HDMI slot? or hook up with lcd tv?


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post Jul 3 2008, 10:31 PM

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wow your uncle bought a MBP for u ~ what a great uncle~

Vearn27, ya i was having the same question as u ~ about the santa rosa thingy~ how do we identified the processor?

what is the latest price for MB/MBP now?

Singapore selling Lowerst spec MBP for S$3088 with 256mb GC

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post Jul 4 2008, 01:09 AM

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but how come apple 1 2 design MBP so simple design (plain) compare to PC with all the fancy buttons?

ohh ya how is the speaker volumn for MB/MBP? is it as good without any ext speakers?
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post Jul 4 2008, 07:01 PM

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thanks guys..

Ic..the speakers on the Mac not tat good ya~ where im using Toshiba now with harman Kardon speakers where i find it useful compare with my colleague lappie all very soft even though the volume almost 100% max.

Ya, the Acer latest model with all the touch sensitive buttons on the left portion really annoying, it looks cheap in my own opinion~ but never know MBP is sooo simple ~with the price above rm6k onwards~

Oh ya guys MB/MBP at the moment are they all latest model? any news upgraded model will be release soon?

plan to get 1 for my gal and 1 for me.. so have to choose wisely~ smile.gif


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post Jul 4 2008, 08:12 PM

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but Asus and Tos mostly enhanced on their lappie speakers~
Nevermind~ do u guys insert any ext. PCMCIA sound card into your Mac?

e.g. Creative Sound Blaster PCMCIA Audigy?


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post Jul 5 2008, 01:04 AM

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haha thanks for all the information~
coz im very new to Mac
ya i did play around with Mac at the Shops but no one entertaint me~

so not much question i can ask there~ they use one kind to look at customer~ IMO~


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post Jul 17 2008, 10:02 PM

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guys u mean the transparent rubber protection on the keyboard
singapore here is selling S$25 at epi~

MBP here is selling S$3088 lowerst spec nVidia 256mb 8600GC
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post Jul 19 2008, 03:22 PM

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guys~ regading the MBP 15" and 17"
worth if getting 17" slightly bigger screen only but the price tag like ~~ so exp~

any advice on these?
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post Jul 21 2008, 07:28 PM

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hey guys
im saving money to get MBP but i wonder will they come back any new model for it? where i might get it early Jan 09 with MB as well~ biggrin.gif

So if u guys have any rumours regarding redesign/ new features for MB/MBP do post the link hehe

p/s:alu iMac and MBA??


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post Aug 23 2008, 04:10 PM

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how true is the rumours mb and mbp will release next month? smile.gif
i plan to get mb and mbp end of the yr hehe save hard for better and enhanced performance from Apple biggrin.gif

so far still thinking either mbp for portability/ iMac for better viewing for standalone in the room instead of getting mbp. Or i'll get a lcd 32" tv to hook up with Apple Mini?

i have no idea which is the best deal....
( i have a laptop with is 4 yrs old now...)

read a few pages back someone mentioned mbp the heat is killing? im worry too im might get regret later

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post Aug 23 2008, 09:23 PM

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haha i though apple product is control price?
if is coming out new refresh product...think apple going to earn big money hehe coz im getting 1 mb and either mbp/ 24" iMac hehe~

now i wonder how badly is the mbp heat issue never try burning my hand or leg before where i dono how "Hot" is it smile.gif


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post Sep 6 2008, 12:07 AM

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went to apple shop today nothing fancy even they stated promotion...
guess what 20% discount for Apple Care....add S$136 for free 2GB ram and case....there goes for MBP and Macbook Air....

ask them when will the new mac will be coming in..they also dono smile.gif

so probably i'll wait till dec and see how it goes....at the mean time can play around with all the mac's they have it there smile.gif

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post Sep 7 2008, 06:03 PM

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currently sg apple care having 20% promotion saw it at parkway parade
any new of new mac will release?

any one pair an external Cinematic Apple HD lcd? available in 20"/23" and 30" but the price enough to get yourself an iMac 24"

what is advantage of the standalone lcd?

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