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Hardware The New MacBook/MacBook Pro Users Thread v3, Share your joy and your pain here

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post Apr 27 2009, 02:00 PM

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QUOTE(defconkiller @ Apr 27 2009, 01:52 PM)
but as for the current spec is it more then enough?
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Why not you share your usage with us,what software or whatever thing.Then only we can determine the spec
suit your usage or not. biggrin.gif


Added on April 27, 2009, 2:00 pm
QUOTE(defconkiller @ Apr 27 2009, 01:52 PM)
but as for the current spec is it more then enough?
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Why not you share your usage with us,what software or whatever thing.Then only we can determine the spec
suit your usage or not. biggrin.gif

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post May 11 2009, 08:44 PM

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QUOTE(chizzu @ May 11 2009, 02:07 PM)
recently my mbp been acting strange. i not sure why. the popping sound on my left speaker is getting worse and sometimes annoying. regret din get ACPP when i bought my MBP.

now my mbp keyboard and trackpad wont work if the mbp is hot. i need to shut down my mbp using external kb or mouse and let it cool down a while. then only i can start it up and use it normally..
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Wow,seriosly?So un-normal. blink.gif


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QUOTE(hapa @ May 11 2009, 08:26 PM)
yeap, is my mbp... a short review after 6 months
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I saw my RIGHT key also bengkok abit,not visible unless view it carefully and straight angle.

Then i notice some others macbook have the same thing as well.. unsure.gif

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post May 15 2009, 07:45 PM

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QUOTE(don8ld @ May 15 2009, 07:07 PM)
Not a hard gamer though. Just for leisure. SSD is ram?
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SSD,Solid State Drive.

It a storage like normal Hard disk but have zero movement.
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post May 16 2009, 01:51 PM

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QUOTE(SHOfrE3zE @ May 16 2009, 01:12 PM)
guys, any1 using wired mighty mouse on a macbook? i saw some1 post his with the mighty mouse on his alu macbook and it looks weird because he needs to cross from left usb port to the right hand and some more the cable is not long enough. well of course the answer is to get the wireless 1 but then the price is almost double.

i wonder why do apple cut costs on the usb ports.
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The length is fine what,i using weird mighty mouse with Unibody Macbook.Cross from left USB port to the right,
since i'm right handed.Not too short but also not too long. smile.gif
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ May 20 2009, 10:23 AM)
i have that problem too. however, go to SysPref > Network. select the huawei modem (or u can rename it) and tick the 'show modem status in menu bar'. easier to connect (and reconnect and reconnect and reconnect  cry.gif ) like that. but if u can find any alternative to MobileConnect please let me know, as the modem status thing does not give u any details e.g. speed n whatnot. n the worse thing about mobileconnect is that u have to restart the app just because it cant find the modem. WTF. and, for me at least, it takes a longer time to launch than firefox!
i've played with mouse gestures since my PC days. never liked it tongue.gif
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I using Maxis Broadband as well.But i didnt face that problem and run fine on both of my Mac.
I use Istat Pro to see the speed and any others detail.Just install probally in network to show huawei mobile,
i just plug and play.Once i plug in,i click mobileconnect app and click connect.Didnt ask for Admin Password.
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post May 20 2009, 03:34 PM

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I also don't really support Apple Mighty Mouse even thought i using one of it.
The scroll ball is fail design,already using the warranty claim one.The current one
that the give me thru one to one replacement still fine.

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post May 20 2009, 04:21 PM

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QUOTE(ujoewong @ May 20 2009, 03:54 PM)
My right click sometimes does not respond, sometimes it is so stressful when u really have some important stuff to do.

@ff8ong,
Can I claim warranty for this? Maybe is defective or something.
Paid RM270 for this mouse and yet it is not working properly.

Bought from Machines by the way.
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Send warranty then,mine bought at Epicentre.But you can also can cliam at machines.

Epicentre took around 6 days to check then give me a brand new one that delivery from SG.
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post May 20 2009, 08:20 PM

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Actually i wont buy this Apple mighty mouse,if i didnt get promotion last time.That Buy both Apple Might mouse and Apple Slim keyboard for RM99..lolz
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QUOTE(elfreakz @ May 20 2009, 10:04 PM)
i'm not sure if macbook 2.0ghz suitable for gaming.. anybody every try? maybe game like warcraft...?
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Which Type of Macbook?Unibody with bootcamp?
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post May 21 2009, 03:46 PM

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QUOTE(elfreakz @ May 21 2009, 10:26 AM)
i don't really understand how macbook battery work...

on other laptop,  i usually be advice to take out the battery if im using the power adapter. this is use to reduce battery death.

but on macbook, it is not recommended to take out the battery, and there is some sort like battery charge cycle.

I dont understand the battery charge cycle.

Does it mean, anytime when we charge it from any 0-99% to 100% it will counted as "1 cycle" ?

If yes, then does it mean when we charge it all the time (battery attach, power adaptor attach, battery showing 100% all the time), means "0 charge cycle"?

I read somewhere - how true is this = The more charge cycle increase, will make sure your battery is in tip top condition. Lithium-ion polymer batteries need to be used for maximum performance. If you don’t use your device often, be sure to complete a charge cycle at least once a month.

I just bought my macbook 10 days ago, and my battery charge cycle is 18. that's mean i have already charge 18 times to power it up 100% ?
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The battery is like age,Child-Teen-old man.When you use around 100 battery cycle.Your battery will work almost the best condition.After 200++
it will start to decrease the battery life time.

1 battery cycle count when you use 100% of your batter.For exp:Today have 100% and you use it till 50% left then you charge to 100% again.
This will not count as one,but the next day you use from 100% to 50% as well.It will count as 1 battery cycle.Hope you do understand what i mean. smile.gif

Do not take your battery out,it will lower the clock speed of your CPU.Macbook will auto switch to direct AC after it reach 100%.

And it only start charging when it goes lower than 95%.
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post May 21 2009, 04:39 PM

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QUOTE(elfreakz @ May 21 2009, 04:32 PM)
ok i understand the battery life counting... it must be 100% then equal to 1.

so basically charging the battery when needed (life cycle) is good rather then keep plug in with adapter 24/7? or maybe it will give the same effect? may br plug in the adapter all time will make the battery die faster, rather then, used it for charging purpose then unplug it when 100% ?
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Just use power adapt when ever you can,when you move around use battery.If 24/7 hour using direct AC then do calibration every month or
at least use one cycle a month or per week.

Apple claim their macbook 13 battery will run up to 300 battery cycle and still able to maintain at 80% full charge.For MBP 17 is 1000... biggrin.gif
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Hahaha,Why me explain,i a bit blur on calibration.Ask brother WEI for expert advise.

But i actually use 1 battery cycle every week.One year will only take me 60 like that,So is ok

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QUOTE(Pendekar GoSu @ May 22 2009, 10:36 AM)
thanks for your reply
hmmm...soo the problem is on windows OS.
no wonder other notebook also have the same battery n heat problem when their running XP / Vista.

it's conclude that OS X really good smile.gif
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You won't notice when using windows side my side.But when using bootcamp on leopard,you will see big different.Lolz
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QUOTE(m|key @ May 25 2009, 06:47 PM)
cool.

maybe others who is having experience using bootcamp can share share. sorry, i havent do my part searching the old threads. hehehe.. so busy with work, sigh....

will probably do it tonite.

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Very simple only.Prepare Windows Installer CD and Mac leopard installation disc.Go to bootcamp asistant.

Create a partion then everything is fine.
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QUOTE(LittleStrawberry @ May 27 2009, 09:34 PM)
Guys, need help here..

I just bought a mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter, wanted to duplicate my Macbook display to Plasma TV. However I couldn't seems to get it display properly on TV, duh, can someone show some guidelines here? I tried on both Leopard and Windows7 also failed...
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What brand is your plasma TV?
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QUOTE(m|key @ May 27 2009, 10:07 PM)
r u serious? sigh....i just bought the macbook white 2.0GHz....  shocking.gif
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Yes,you can refer to all the Apple web,like Macrumors and engadget.

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post Jun 2 2009, 05:20 PM

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I always use the 2 side plastic that able to slide out from the magsafe and wrap the cable like this.
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correct way?

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post Jun 3 2009, 09:09 PM

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QUOTE(y11 @ Jun 3 2009, 08:37 PM)
may i know when the next gen new macbook release?
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No body can answer you about this.
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post Jun 4 2009, 09:51 PM

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QUOTE(Mr.Lonely @ Jun 4 2009, 09:39 PM)
i just got my macbook 2day =) guys mac ROX !
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Welcome to the Mac world then..
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post Jun 13 2009, 01:29 AM

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The latest Safari 4 update react so good with the 10.5.7 update.So much faster and the rainbow ball no longer appear. biggrin.gif

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