Continuation from version 1 here: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/510750

As mentioned by Prasys in v2:

This is the 3rd Version of the MacBook Pro/MacBook Thread. I hope you macbook users can get along and share the joy of your MacBook. Oh yes , did I say that it comes with new rules. I hope you guys can obey the rules


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I hope you enjoy your new MacBook Pro/MacBook Thread

I'll add some useful application and list of URLs later for you all

hmmm. i was about to press submit for a new thread but just to be safe i refreshed the page lucky i did not post the same new thread

Wow,V3...more mac nowadays

Walau...the 3rd version already open...good good..keep it up !!

I am happy on what i switch now~!

continue back there
no, there is no screen protector

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Added on December 12, 2008, 11:42 pmhahahahahhaha, accidenty click on command + F5
voice command, wahahahahahhaha

This post has been edited by rx330: Dec 12 2008, 11:42 PM

book a place sit in 1st page first

rx330 - But it seems that the plastic protector on the palm-rest is "spoilt" (just looking at the photo). It was not properly placed, is that right?

bravo! keep it up on v3..

i quite curious why he put the palm protection, it's Aluminum, i dont think any dirt will stay

its like tat, tarak spoil

crazy, i put on the protector for the whole mbp, not just the wrist pad

woa!
you own custom sticker?

crazy, bought online la

palm protector good for anyone who wearing watch . might scratch i think

yup first page i'll stay as well...
Star Newspaper advertised Mac City with freebies ~
It seems PC Fair full of ppl ..might as well visit Mac City or Machines for smooth traffic for all QnA

ya, im using a steel watch, quite dangerous...
my precious......

It seems like Machines had updated the Xmas sales free gifts..
now they are giving additional 2GB RAM free.. Machines

Clearly they are not aware of the 4GB problem with the Unibody Macbook..
Quoted from Engadget.com

Wow...now even with extra 2gb ram...super great deal.

shit man.... shudnt bought online
free me the pariah t shirt only

ideas on what software to replace microsoft office ? im using iWork '08 but trial period is ending soon , grrr .. i need something free that is ! to create .doc files, open word files, and powerpoint presentation files... but i doubt theres anything good out there that is free !

got. neo office, opensource. http://www.neooffice.org/neojava/en/index.php

You're willing to spend thousands on a computer but refuse to spring for a few hundred for software?

Bet you won't find it so difficult to pay for a case, sleeve or peripheral though.

That's the thing about piracy, once you get things for free, it's difficult to actually pay for things.

Please be noted that the 2GB given by Machines..meaning they will take out a stick of 1GB from the Mac. So in total you only get 3GB RAM (2GB + 1GB ..2 slots).

neo office are just super great... im using it rather than the microsoft office '04.

thanks, will definitely check it out , very soon once my trial period ends

So true. couldnt agree more when u know theres piracy out there, u wouldnt spend on the real thing

another user that said its great, must be good , will look at it soon .

there are still some feature lag

no equation editor, problem for me

that's why i'm using office 08 for school, personal thing use iwork
but presentation must use keynote

Anybody can give some comparison between neo office and the latest open office 3.0? I'm currently use iWork trial. Which is the best office suit if we compare the 4: m/s office 08, open office 3, neo office & iWork?

Hope to get some feedback from Ppl who try all of them.

ouh yea? i didnt realize that because most of my work done in neo office are mainly involve docs/reports. the reason why i switched for another alternative from office '04 to neo office because neo office are very light and i love the interface better than microsoft office '04 (havent tried on office '08 yet). At first i was like just tryin to install n see how it runs.. but now im in love with it , using it on my daily work.

This post has been edited by keccik: Dec 14 2008, 11:45 AM

The ad is very misleading then..
but that also means Apple acknowledge the problem of 4GB RAM in the new unibody Macbook

@neekun

Oo,i see.But still better than pay 4799 and get original spec.lol

I still havent make decision want to buy now or not.I might just wait for january Macworld then only see how it goes.

This post has been edited by ff8ong: Dec 14 2008, 06:30 PM

@ff8ong

What do yo mean by waiting for january macworld?

err u do realize that macworld doesnt necessarily mean a refresh on the mac line up do u? Yes there is a refresh but normally this time around its just the mac pro or the desktops. Theres a timeframe apple adheres too,not every 3 months change new product.

This post has been edited by nimrod323: Dec 14 2008, 10:39 PM

Or Apple introducing a whole new segment of a portable/desktop Mac. Macbook Touch or a more powerful Mac Mini? Both would have my purchase consideration.

i do really hope there is something new on the imac n mac mini

but dont write off the possibility of a new/refreshed macbook coming, especially with the known bugs that the current rev a macbooks have. the macbook air was first introduced during macworld.

i seriously doubt there is,apple wouldn't just create a new line of products after less then 2 months of launching the current line up it would be a PR nightmare and on top of that those early unibody adapters would be furious,to know their macs are discontinued. Macbook air has already been refreshed String has the new one. Whenever theres a new product dont buy it straightaway,as it is the first version thats what apple has thought us so far bugs also existed in the core duo macbooks and pros,they didnt immediately change to C2D macs did they?

Umm. What OS is the macbook pro running on?

leopard

Actually i waiting for snow leopard,not waiting for revision of macbook.it just introduce 2 month ago.

I'm currently using one external WD hdd to store files (for my old Windows laptop).

Can I use the very same hdd for Time Machine? Will it clash/crash/whatever?

can, but need to do partition. mine WD 320gb. 200gb in HFS+ format for time machines and balance for windows either in FAT32 or ntfs.

Where can get mac alu screen protector?
I bought one 13.3 today and actually it is not suitable for macbook.

today release 10.5.6 updates
Folks please update your Mac

From Macrumors
Apple has released Mac OS X 10.5.6 to customers this afternoon.
The 10.5.6 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.

Apple details the changes in this support document. Some highlights include:

- Improves reliability of Address Book syncing with iPhone and other devices and applications.
- Improves the reliability of AirPort connections, including improvements when roaming in large wireless networks with an Intel-based Mac.
- Resolves an issue in which pasting text from a Microsoft Office document could insert an image rather than text.
- Includes general improvements to gaming performance.
- Includes graphics improvements for iChat, Cover Flow, Aperture, and iTunes.
- Includes fixes for possible graphics distortion issues with certain ATI graphics cards.
- Mail: Includes overall performance and reliability fixes.
- MobileMe: Contacts, calendars, and bookmarks on a Mac automatically sync within a minute of the change being made on the computer, another device, or the web at me.com.
- Improves reliability and performance for AT&T 3G cards.
- Fixes issues that could cause Time Machine to state the backup volume could not be found.
- Improves Time Machine reliability with Time Capsule.
- Safari: Improves compatibility with web proxy servers.

This post has been edited by cRazYee: Dec 16 2008, 01:53 AM

wokay... my mbp just hang just now
the screen dim abit, then gone case, have to force shut down
was transferring files, and updating my software, suddenly a fren msn me nia, gone case

report as here
Tue Dec 16 10:20:16 2008
panic(cpu 1 caller 0x30A88E0D): FSObject == NULL
Backtrace (CPU 1), Frame : Return Address (4 potential args on stack)
0x3e2174b8 : 0x12b4c9 (0x45aaac 0x3e2174ec 0x1335ba 0x0)
0x3e217508 : 0x30a88e0d (0x30ab7208 0x2 0x3e217538 0x13d2d1)
0x3e217528 : 0x30a8c7ef (0x7255490 0x6462128 0x3e217578 0x13d3c2)
0x3e217578 : 0x1f64b5 (0x3e2175a0 0x0 0x3e2175c8 0x38bf4f)
0x3e2175c8 : 0x1edaaf (0x7255490 0x1 0x632e484 0x4686d4)
0x3e2178c8 : 0x1f00e6 (0x632e484 0x466a08 0x17 0x0)
0x3e217958 : 0x1c619c (0x723c320 0x466a08 0x0 0x3e217f58)
0x3e217f78 : 0x3df09b (0x45dd2a0 0x632e380 0x632e3c4 0xffffffff)
0x3e217fc8 : 0x1a0767 (0x58e8a20 0x0 0x1a30b5 0x58e8a20)
No mapping exists for frame pointer
Backtrace terminated-invalid frame pointer 0xb04492b8
Kernel loadable modules in backtrace (with dependencies):
com.paragon-software.filesystems.ntfs(1.0.7)@0x30a87000->0x30abbfff

BSD process name corresponding to current thread: Microsoft Word

Mac OS version:
9F2114

Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 9.5.1: Fri Sep 19 16:19:24 PDT 2008; root:xnu-1228.8.30~1/RELEASE_I386
System model name: MacBookPro5,1 (Mac-F42D86C8)

check apple website,its stated to ship in one year time. Probbaly the second or third quarter of 2009

Ya,I no rush to get the macbook yet.Since i going to use it for my upcoming college/Uni.
So i can buy after May also no problem..

what RAM suitable for new this ddr3 macbook?
any suggestion?

just now while updating my software, hang
call to applecare n seek help

seems like the problem is from the java update

New 17" unibody MBP with some new nifty features perhaps? That one is still lacking after all.

My Java update always hang at configuring installer.But i restart then ok and fine.That why until now i havent update that java thing.

i tot im the only one got this java update prob. same thing happen to me. always hang. need to force quit.
till today dont update that java..

Guys, i just updated 10.5.6 bout hour ago...

then i switch on my torrent to download an album of songs.. i realize that after the update, when i want to open my torrent file (using transmission) but now the default is Opera. anyone facing this problem?

you may reset it open with what app
i think if you use utorrent, that is faster compare to transmission

Feel like open safari is faster and smooth.

reset? can explain further?

u said bout 'faster'... you are not saying about connection aren't u? sorry im still learning..

oh wth.. previously i was looking at 2 cracks on my macbook pro's hinge... now im looking at 5..

can anyone tell me whats the vista experience index for all the macbook n macbookpro models?
tq

hey, they say we can change the ram on a mac as we like..is it true?? like we can snatch a 2gb ddr3 memory from a pc store, disassemble the mac and plug it into the mac..

Yes you can. However its strongly recommended that you plug it into the Mac at the shop itself, and test to make sure that it works before paying for it.

jake, i guess it would be better for u to show the issue to apple

running vista business 64bit original
erm..... still slower that mac
just i need it

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Added on December 17, 2008, 11:58 amjust info:

by next month, we be able to get cheaper price for miniDisplay port to HMDI, not from apple but third party
news from Gizmodo


This post has been edited by cRazYee: Dec 17 2008, 11:58 AM

How long did it take u all to update ur leopard to 10.5.6? Mine has been going on for an hour already and nothing has happened. Still showing "configuring instal"l or somrthing.

then you have to do manually

Manually? How?

It probably cause by bugs inside your current version.

download from here and install it manually
if you are in 10.5.5
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/appl...1056update.html

10.5.1~10.5.4
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/appl...omboupdate.html

okay thanks! ..

you're welcome

hopefully can solve your problem

hi guys
i just bought my macbook alu 13"
recently bought it at machine..
and the 3gb ram work fine..
no biggie...
just wanna ask..
do i need a cooling pad for my macbook coz sumtimes it gets kinda hot
especially when u charge it
and..
do i need to install some kind a antivirus or sumthing...

I was wondering. The iWorks software is compatible with .doc, .xls and so on office documents from Microsoft office right?

Yup...


Cheers

jake, my mbp update has the same problem as urs

iWork opens Microsoft Office documents BUT not exactly as it would look on Windows, alignments, page breaks etc. may not appear the same.

It is always best to download the updates and install independently. Just bookmark Apple's Download Support page and download the updaters from there. I never ran into any installation problems that way.

I usually use Software Update to check for updates, then download from the Support page and install independently.

http://support.apple.com/downloads/

any answer from the applecare ? i also have the same prob. i try to update on my 2.0 mb.

after force shut down n restart, install the software one by one, then u will find out the issue is with the JAVA update

I give up to update the Java,It don't work after 10.5.6 update as well.

Hey guys! I would like to know what is the difference between a 5400RPM HDD and a 7200RPM HDD? Does it heat up or anything? How about the power consumption?

You can try to delete any folder inside Macintosh HD/Library/Updates except the file index.plist
this solves my problem last time.

For the screen protector, I bought a 15" and cut to size(RM15.00 at LYP). For the external, I bought this from Zagg (http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/laptop/apple).

This post has been edited by mleong: Dec 18 2008, 03:12 PM

THANKS..will try this and start download it again.

Hi,
I just bought a Macbook alu 2.0 Ghz.So, I am new into this.
Just wanna ask about the battery for Macbook. Cos when i bought it, i directly used it while it is still charging. Then, I can use it up to 5 hrs after complete charging. Now after I complete charging for the 2nd time, the battery can last about 3 hours only.

I only use it for Internet browsing and listening to some music. Is this normal?
Sorry for asking this kind of question. just curious.
TQ

it is normal
it depends on what you have turned on
wifi, music, blue tooth... basically heavy processing reduces your estimated time. and one thing to note, the time indicated is an estimate not an accurate time

My new MBP was only 2 weeks old.
A fully charged only indicates a little over 2 hours only... Is this normal?

anybody want free software like enigmo game...pm me ur email...i need 2 person only...tq...

i will invite u the website...then u can get game free...and perhaps u can then invite others to get more free software...only until xmas...cheers

You're on Macheist too? Haha.. Just sent the invites to yourself, on other email accounts that is. That will ensure that your "invites" responds.

Btw, you can send more than 2...

This post has been edited by civic98: Dec 21 2008, 10:50 AM

oo...doesnt matter wether that invited person join or not...i can get that extra 2 gift?

then its great..i'll sent to myself then...lol..hehe

ok hi guys,

an update of my MBP... i've send the dang thing to mac 2nd time this year.

1st it was only about the keyboard, key no.9 was not functioning as normal.

And i tot it was rectified by change of mobo and logic board.

now it has more problems. bluetooth not functioning as normal as it should (like browse files and send files, when i click nothing happens.) and the graphic card goes all faulty for wakeup and the best part is the no.9 is still having the same problem.

so was the mobo and logic board changed? goddamn conspiracy.
Steve Jobs has done it to me again! Bloody chap. ganti baru la sial.

After calibration, my Unibody MBP can get 4 hours!! Yess!!

How to do the calibration?

use the battery until its totally dry,it'll go into sleep mode but the white indicator on the bottom right will still flicker wait for it to go off first and then fully charge your notebook.

tat one call calbration????

Hi all , I just got my Macbook PRO (earlier 2008) 2 weeks ago , Was using bootcamp on Win XP SP3 , all the drivers are ok except I have a yellow exclamation mark next to SM Bus Controller ???? anyone know what is the suitable driver ? thx

This post has been edited by weileong: Dec 22 2008, 01:33 PM

hey,

were you the one who used Logitech VX Revolution on the MacBook? Any problems?

bought macbook 2.4 alu on early nov, suddenly i noticed when i put application folder on my stack and I open it, it went up smoothly when i put my A/C power in, but when im running on battery only, the application folder on my stack went up not as smooth as when i put the A/C power in with the battery ofcourse, have you all notice that?
thx

This post has been edited by nolie: Dec 23 2008, 09:58 PM

goliath, not me

wait is it battery or display calibration here?

shud be battery i guess, ur method of calibration means draining?

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1490

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Added on December 22, 2008, 9:23 pmGuys - Have you seen this anywhere in KL?

Speck’s See Thru Satin case for the new MacBook Pro

http://macenstein.com/default/archives/1864



This post has been edited by Edoras: Dec 22 2008, 09:23 PM

oooooo
looks nice...
dunno after my transparent film, can i still fit my mbp in one of those?

hi, a new ALU MB user here, there are lotsa thing need to know, wer can i refer to?