agreed. however for presentations, if u have an ipodtouch or iphone, the Keynote app (99cents) is better since u can view ur notes and next slide (pretty useful for me).

as for entertainment, try to decide if you like to use frontrow (or perhaps plex) or not for watching videos/movies. if just for music, the Remote app (free, also if u have an iphone / ipodtouch) would be better.

if you really like the idea of controlling a tv-connected mac from a couch, maybe u should consider a wireless mini keyboard/touchpad combination like the one from logitech (forgot the model...i remember got one forumer here paired it with a mac mini)

This post has been edited by dvlzplayground: Jun 25 2009, 12:39 AM

yes, but obviously you need to save ur work in Office formats (.doc, .ppt n the likes).

however, from my own experience, SOMETIMES it doesnt translate well when u open it in a windows PC. particularly for powerpoint. this is also true if u use Office 2008 for Mac. sometimes the formatting lari and all, and equations would appear 'blurred'. this can be fixed by doubleclicking the equations but then its a hassle doing that when i have lots of them.

that's why i do my work on Office 2007 in parallels. n i <3 ribbon hehe. if u dont want to do this, when sharing ur work (as in not allowing editing), share in PDF form. that way u can make sure things will look the same on a windows PC

why i keep reading someone buying MBP for his "cousin's sister". how is the "cousin's sister" not just his "cousin"? ;p

actually both MATLAB and Adobe CS3 got Mac versions, so you don't need to install Windows at all.

no discussions on pirated stuff here please

guys, i ordered my SL UTD on 23/8 n the order status said it shipped on 27/8, delivers by 3/9. i still havent receive it how do i track it? which one is the tracking number?

currently on the phone waiting 4 sum1 at the apple store hotlink number to pick up... 13mins already. haiyah

mine is posted using singapore...something2 (4got the name haha)

anyway i managed to talk to them n they said my delivery does not have a tracking number (does this makes sense to u guys?). anyway they'll try to send another copy to me, but it'll ship on monday n i should get it before 25th. well2 juz have to wait~

i think my gf bought it for rm399 at mac studio lowyat. not sure if its a part of a promo or something though

cannot buy in malaysia? btw its macBOOK pro... mac pro is a different thing. but if suddenly ur aunt give u mac pro, better lah haha

apple products got international warranty so should be ok

i'd go for the apple keyboard, i think it's very nice definitely third party mouse for me, maybe white logitech v470 to match the keyboard

have u used iWork before? can always use trial version 1st: http://www.apple.com/iwork/download-trial/

if this is going to be ur 1st mac, probably better skip the 169 iWork 1st. then u play with the trial, n buy when u decide u like it. 199, only rm30 more expensive. better rugi rm30 than paying rm169 for something u wont use later hehe

OR get the iWork, use it, n sell off when u decide u dont like it

that being said, i really love Keynote, n other iWork apps are wonderful. but i have to stick with MS Office for compatibility reasons~

oh if for HTPC then no need iWork

good keyboards are always pricey...those from Logitech or Razer are pricey as well. for HTPC use, have a look at logitech dinovo mini

those adapters quoted by beavis68 is great, but pricey for me. i have the monoprice adapter for video, n just use normal RCA cables for sound. not the tidiest solution, but works fine. i still havent seen any shops selling miniDP-to-HDMI converter though, i guess u can just order from monoprice

can do that? isnt it auto enroll?

oh i see. cuz at the 'Select' page down there it stated 'auto-enroll' so i thought they'll register the Mac for applecare straightaway ;p

oh if u're hooking to another speaker then juz use normal connection lah hehe i recommended the dinovo mini bcuz u said u want HTPC hehe more suitable what

good question. i forgot the mac mini got miniDVI. if u can find a miniDVI-to-HDMI connector locally, that would be great. if still have to order online, better get miniDP since more devices will support it. also u can get miniDVI-to-DVI then DVI-to-HDMI. not sure how much, but can buy locally lah

yeap the shipping charge is already expensive i bought it because i have no idea what to do with my tv after i canceled Astro haha. imagine if u got the more expensive adapter haha

ohhh i didnt realize u mentioned mobileme in the 2nd post. sorry!

what do they teach in those training sessions anyway? anything extra than the tutorials on apple's website?

welcome to the club hehehe

u can just buy the 'hotlink plan' from maxis. no contract also. then juz pop it ur celcom/digi/umobile whatever simcard. obviously maxis wont tell u to do that, but it's possible. if i remember right there's something in the malaysian law that no one can sell carrier-locked phones

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Added on January 24, 2010, 2:11 pmu're probably going to regret it the 1st week becuz 'everything is so different' hehehe

u'll get used to it sooner than u think

This post has been edited by dvlzplayground: Jan 24 2010, 02:11 PM

it's not like u bought it juz bcuz of CNY right... better dont lah, juz wait

if it's iPad...wow quite fast reach malaysia. but maybe juz the non-3G model lah

well it's not down...

you can't, can only buy from maxis or digi. get the prepaid plan...pay full price and no contract