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xandman
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 Oct 1 2011, 01:01 PM
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QUOTE(al3p @ Oct 1 2011, 12:52 PM) Hi all. Need some help. Just bought the new MBP with lion pre installed and I want to upgrade my hdd to ssd. Since the new MBP didn't come with any installation dvd, I wonder how do i upgrade my hdd and keeping my existing OS? Can i just back up to time machine and then copy everything to the freshly installed ssd? Cheers. use CCC. Clone your HDD to the SSD. Swap. Done~  i just did it this morning! |
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xandman
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Oct 1 2011, 01:14 PM
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QUOTE(al3p @ Oct 1 2011, 01:10 PM) Cheers man. Would you mind sharing which SSD model do you use? Thinking of getting one this month cause I feel the need for speed.  i have limited buget...so i got the Force 3 120GB at RM635 from CEX. if u have extra cash...u could opt for Vertex 3 or OWC or Intel or Force GT. but Force 3 is fast enuff for what i m doing  |
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xandman
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Oct 1 2011, 04:32 PM
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QUOTE(olivur @ Oct 1 2011, 03:16 PM) I might be off but shouldn't the light just be on when it first starts up and pulsates when its in sleep mode? also, while coz has always been ridiculously fast, I've always opted for crucial ._. yup, the lights shud be on while Mini is on...and pulsates if it's sleeping... but mine...just no light at all... hahahaha....i think i didnt connect the IR receiver after the "operation"...  |
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xandman
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Oct 1 2011, 04:39 PM
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QUOTE(stringfellow @ Oct 1 2011, 04:36 PM) You're gonna face problem later when you're using the Apple Remote for iTunes/DVDplayer/Plex. Otherwise it serves no purpose.  owh it's only for the Apple Remote? i dun even have the remote... Thanks for pointing that out man... Then i guess i dont need to "re-operate" my mini... 
Added on October 1, 2011, 4:40 pmQUOTE(olivur @ Oct 1 2011, 04:38 PM) hold up hold up. isn't the led just a power indicator? as in it has nothing to do with the ir receiver, right? i think they share the connector... This post has been edited by xandman: Oct 1 2011, 04:40 PM |
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xandman
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Oct 1 2011, 06:17 PM
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QUOTE(olivur @ Oct 1 2011, 04:46 PM) but you said it lights up when it's sleeping! which means it is working ._.! because iirc its not supposed to light up during normal use. eh? my lights doesnt light up at all! hahahaha... i think i need more practice before "operate" a mac...  the light does come on during normal usage...as far as i remember...
Added on October 1, 2011, 6:42 pmok solved my light problem! just as i thought...the cable not connected...  and with 8GB ram... i can more apss faster! HO YEAH!!!!!
Added on October 1, 2011, 7:10 pmGuys another quick one... if i buy a webcam for my mini... can i use the Facetime app? This post has been edited by xandman: Oct 1 2011, 07:10 PM |
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xandman
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Oct 1 2011, 10:27 PM
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QUOTE(olivur @ Oct 1 2011, 07:35 PM) it does, but google to see if the specific ,model works first. it should be pretty much plug & play. cousin uses a Logitech for hers that's good to know. planning to get a Logitech too. the cheapest possible! |
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xandman
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Oct 2 2011, 05:33 PM
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Guys... I need some help... i notice a very slow startup to get to the Apple logo after the SSD swap... but after that it's super fast to get to the desktop.. any idea why this is happening?  
Added on October 2, 2011, 5:39 pmOk somehow after a bit of digging... i tried following some advice...and it works... Basically all I had to do was go to "Startup Disk" in "System Preferences" and select the disk I'll be booting form. Voila! From 50+ secs to less than 15 secs! p/s : Does getting the OWC Mercury Extreme makes it A LOT faster? This post has been edited by xandman: Oct 2 2011, 05:39 PM |
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xandman
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Oct 4 2011, 06:35 PM
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Guys i know this is an upgrade thread.. but i'd like to ask about downgrade... is there a way to install SL in a Lion Mac? or is there such thing as dual booting Mac...1 for Lion 1 for SL? can i use target disk mode to boot from a SL HDD from my other mac? Help please! Thanks! |
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xandman
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Oct 4 2011, 07:05 PM
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clean install of SL on a new partition?
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xandman
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Oct 4 2011, 08:13 PM
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thanks olivur~!
now all i have to do is hunt for Leopard or SL install DVD!
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xandman
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Oct 4 2011, 08:22 PM
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owh really?
i m using the new mini...
:-s
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xandman
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Oct 5 2011, 06:34 PM
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QUOTE(izzi_guy @ Oct 5 2011, 05:41 PM) somehow i find this thread much useful. but the thing is, i just need more courage to find the right rams to put into my new mac mini.. its quite sluggish when i open aperture and some other apps..garageband.. does it void the warranty?its not am i right? i m using the same mini as u... and to tell u the truth...ram only helps a bit... what u need is this... » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « and u'll get this... » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Good luck! |
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xandman
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Oct 5 2011, 07:23 PM
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QUOTE(izzi_guy @ Oct 5 2011, 06:40 PM) haha..SSD..nice man..but really expensive too..i though it is because of the ram..have to save a bit la to buy it.. now im planning to build a DIY storage..like putting 3 slots off hdd into 1.and make it RAID..possible or not? not expensive bro. thats y i showed u the force 3...it's cheap! i m using it and got it at 635 only... yes it is possible to stuff a few HDD into a casing and raid it. Maybe u can take a look at Drobo.  i m considering it myself too! or maybe if u win lottery...i can consider this... » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « |
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xandman
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Oct 6 2011, 04:10 PM
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QUOTE(izzi_guy @ Oct 6 2011, 12:39 PM) Pegasus very expensive..haha..rm4000++ sounds will pokai if I buy it..hehe.. i will try to it..and put it nicely beside mac mini..hehe..now im looking for a small chassis but can put several hdd.. Drobo!  |
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xandman
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Oct 7 2011, 10:10 AM
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QUOTE(Jing-leBelle @ Oct 7 2011, 10:04 AM) Drobo loooks nice leh. How much was that? Actually what's the different if compare with normal HDD (eg: Buffalo/WD/Seagate)? it's 1.5k. check here for the features of Drobo... Drobo! |
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xandman
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Oct 7 2011, 10:21 AM
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its the 4 bay model, and comes driveless.
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xandman
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Oct 11 2011, 07:23 AM
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fellow mac users... i need some help... since after i upgraded to SSD... it seems that my mini suffer from frequent pauses and the rainbow thingy spinning for at least 5-10 secs whenever i was on safari with multiple tabs opened... is there anything wrong with the mini? Help please?  |
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xandman
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Oct 12 2011, 01:32 PM
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QUOTE(Private.G @ Oct 11 2011, 09:38 PM) I bought 2 pieces of KVR today. Too bad I couldn't freaking unscrew the bottom part even with 1.4mm precision screwdriver. Guess I'll be purchasing a set of 31-in-1 kind of screw thingy tomorrow. Damn. u r refering to the Macbook Pro issit? u need a Philips head screwdriver #00 |
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xandman
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Oct 12 2011, 02:44 PM
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if it includes the #00 philips head...u're good to go! |
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xandman
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Oct 12 2011, 09:36 PM
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QUOTE(olivur @ Oct 12 2011, 08:14 PM) privateg, could i get the model of the kvr's you got, please? i saw a pair of kvr1333d3s9/4g but my friend strongly adviced against it for some reason. x.x; i m using that thing in my mini.... so far so good... i even used the same one in my 2009 MBP... |
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