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09-09-2010, 10:32 PM
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Don't forget about Spaces (multiple desktops). You can set that up in your system preferences.
3 finger-swipe up/down = home/end in browser if it's turned on in system prefs.
And I see ppl use it like Windows (ie. minimizing). Don't do that. Just swipe.
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09-09-2010, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by kayceeee  Is it that much different in everyday use? Posted via RS Mobile | Mine hasn't been reboot in eons. I open the lid and it's ready to go.
Gigantic trackpad + multitouch make a big difference.
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09-09-2010, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by TOS'd Sry to hijack but I have a couple quick questions regarding the current mbps.
Is there a big difference between the 2.4GHz, and the 2.53GHz i5 processors?
And also the 330M gfx, is it much of a difference between the 256mb and 512mb versions?
Are these differences worth the extra money? | Quote:
Originally Posted by kayceeee +1 for not trying to hijack thread
But my current asus laptop is on the way to death so I'm gonna need a new one soon kinda torn between a regular windows laptop or get a macbook pro..
For the current mbp..is the 15inch with the i5 processor and better video card really worth the extra 500 bux??
Is it that much different in everyday use? Posted via RS Mobile | There won't be any noticeable diffference for everyday computing, but if you're going to be using any sort of CPU & GPU intensive programs like photo/video editing, games like WoW, then yes, there will be a difference.
You have to take a look at what your own needs are and ask yourself if it's really worth it to you to buy a MBP, as yes, they are expensive, but in some cases, it's the only choice.
For me, the 17" 3.06 GHZ MBP was the only laptop that fit my needs, so I got one. I use it for work as a photographer, so it was the only laptop that fit my needs. No other 17" laptop was as thin (1" thick!), light (6.6lbs), powerful, Firewire 800 port, and had a matte screen option. Also, the colour gamut (number of colours & tones it can reproduce) of the screen is second to none - essential for photography. The colour rendition is like night & day compared to my HP 17" laptop - much better for showing clients.
The one thing my MBP lacks which my old 17" PC laptop had is an eSATA port, but that was remedied by buying an adapter that fits into the ExpressCard slot. Quote:
Originally Posted by goo3 Gigantic trackpad + multitouch make a big difference. | I can't imagine life without it. Seriously, once you get used to it, it's amazing how well it works.
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09-10-2010, 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Senna4ever Carbon Copy Cloner for back-ups. More reliable than Time Machine. It's a free download too! Which Macbook did you get? | I got the 13" macbook. Nice and portable.
15" and 17" is a little to much in size. Even though they have huge difference in processor.
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09-10-2010, 11:26 AM
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#30 | | I bringith the lowerballerith
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im leaning towards to the 13inch based on my needs, dont really need the extra speed or better graphics, doesnt justify 600 dollars for myself, now im in no rush to get it, is there a good time where there might be deals or promo's of free ipod touches they give out like i've seen my friends get? Posted via RS Mobile
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09-10-2010, 12:41 PM
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use adium instead of msn messenger. msn messenger is filled with bugs and cant talk to appear offline contacts.
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09-10-2010, 03:51 PM
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#32 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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to save money...get the refurb from the apple online store
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09-10-2010, 03:56 PM
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is apple care a good idea? or is it like buying the extended warranties at bb/fs.
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09-10-2010, 07:17 PM
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IMO same type of scam lol.
You can find tons of articles if anything goes wrong with your mac
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09-10-2010, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by OhSoGood So I gave in and bought a macbook due to curiosity.
Any tips and pointers to help the little learning curve?
What programs are a must? | here's a tip, return it, buy a better PC and pocket the left over change. I used both, prefer PC much more as they're cheaper and better specs. Only thing i like about the mac is the unibody and looks.
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09-10-2010, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by TOS'd is apple care a good idea? or is it like buying the extended warranties at bb/fs. | Not really, as with the new unibody MB & MBP, it's quite easy to change the HD & RAM yourself if they crap out on you after the regular warranty runs out. With the older ones, it was very difficult to swap out the HD yourself, and if you broke anything like those one million little tabs securing the bottom plate to the body, it would very well end up costing you more for repairs.
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09-10-2010, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by J____ here's a tip, return it, buy a better PC and pocket the left over change. I used both, prefer PC much more as they're cheaper and better specs. Only thing i like about the mac is the unibody and looks. | Well, we're not discussing your needs here are we?
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09-10-2010, 09:09 PM
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#38 | | I bringith the lowerballerith
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Does apple ever have sales or promos? I'm not in too big of a rush but probably will get it oct latest..should I just get it now or wait till october? Posted via RS Mobile | |
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09-10-2010, 09:58 PM
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#39 | | Got MOD?
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Originally Posted by kayceeee Does apple ever have sales or promos? I'm not in too big of a rush but probably will get it oct latest..should I just get it now or wait till october? Posted via RS Mobile | Not really. If they or anyone else does it'll be a small savings.
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09-10-2010, 10:04 PM
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#40 | | VLS Moderator
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Originally Posted by kayceeee Does apple ever have sales or promos? I'm not in too big of a rush but probably will get it oct latest..should I just get it now or wait till october? Posted via RS Mobile | Go to the Apple Canada website and browse the refurbished units. You can save about 15%.
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09-11-2010, 12:30 AM
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#41 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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Originally Posted by kayceeee Does apple ever have sales or promos? I'm not in too big of a rush but probably will get it oct latest..should I just get it now or wait till october? Posted via RS Mobile | Are you a student? The once a year promo just ended I think. Free iPod Touch (then sell it on CL) with purchase of a Macbook. It usually goes on all summer.
But education pricing goes on all year.
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09-11-2010, 12:31 AM
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applecare is a pretty good idea! i would recommend it. they even fix wear and tear.
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09-11-2010, 06:40 AM
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#43 | | I bringith the lowerballerith
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Originally Posted by goo3 Are you a student? The once a year promo just ended I think. Free iPod Touch (then sell it on CL) with purchase of a Macbook. It usually goes on all summer.
But education pricing goes on all year. | Yah I am I can get the 100 off..and I think I just missed it FML...I just don't wanna get it now n next month they have like a thanksgiving promo or something lol
btw, are there any difference to the mac's whether i buy in in canada or in hong kong? in terms of software language or the os? ..12% tax is quite a bit Posted via RS Mobile
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09-11-2010, 09:52 PM
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#44 | | Bieksa eats bears for breakfast...
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Where ever you buy the mac its roughly the same. I have a friend that just picked up the 13 inch one from the Mac store in Shanghai and she said she paid about the same but no tax.
Have fun with the Mac. Its a nicer and easier world to work in. Things actually work.
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09-11-2010, 10:03 PM
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#45 | | I bringith the lowerballerith
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yea i thought about having a family member get it in hk no tax, but all the hassle might as well use my student discount and get it on apple.ca
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09-12-2010, 12:21 AM
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#46 | | フルコンボ
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Download "Better Touch Tool" to customize your trackpad to your liking.
Its free and its awesome.
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09-15-2010, 02:20 PM
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Loving my macbook.
I always thought it was just for looks but the macbook makes everything sooooooo easy.
Multitasking on it is easier than a PC as well
and this is coming from a microsoft fanboy lol
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09-16-2010, 08:46 PM
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#48 | | Bieksa eats bears for breakfast...
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one app that i've found myself using lots of is geektool. Another is the smcfancontrol (if you're into playing SC2)
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Trinity: "DUDE WTF ARE YOU DOING?! ARE YOU INSANE?!?!?!?
Your balls are sensitive things!! They shouldn't be played around with, at least not like that, and you should NOT BE DIPPING THEM IN AFTERSHAVE! Oh my god, I feel sorry for your balls!"
ODC: "Wrong, a roots type blower will produce max boost from 0rpm to redline."
Iceman_19: "A roots makes zero boost at zero rpm, lol"
Ulic Qel-Droma: "haha go google image big black dick. or black cock. i forgot which term i used. it's one of the many." | |
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09-16-2010, 09:09 PM
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#49 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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I think you can still get the $100 off for students just no free ipod.
I have iwork and office, I really like the look of iwork though over office, but yeah both I found off googling for torrents.
I use limewire just because it's what i've always used and i'm so used to the searching etc.
I think if you upload photos to FB iphoto is a must. When I was uploading RS summer meet pics I forgot to blur out plates after I already uploaded, I went back on iphoto blurred out plates and it took care of all the syncing for me. Love it lol
If you have a blackberry or iphone ical might be right for you, I like to keep everything sync'ed with my laptop so yeah I use that, contacts as well.
and as to J_____'s comment, I think the aluminum unibody really works wonders on making the mbp a solid laptop, I've dropped it numerous times (from about 2 ft) and it doesn't really have any scratches on it, sometimes i knock it off my bed and it hits the frame and it sounds scary but upon inspection, there really was no damage. Your typical FS/Best buy plastic laptop won't be able to take that kind of punishment and toughbooks are way out of this price range lol
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09-17-2010, 11:36 PM
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#50 | | Bieksa eats bears for breakfast...
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Keep in mind also that you can sync (just like a PC) all your stuff with the google stuff, like the google calendar and google contact list if you want.
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Trinity: "DUDE WTF ARE YOU DOING?! ARE YOU INSANE?!?!?!?
Your balls are sensitive things!! They shouldn't be played around with, at least not like that, and you should NOT BE DIPPING THEM IN AFTERSHAVE! Oh my god, I feel sorry for your balls!"
ODC: "Wrong, a roots type blower will produce max boost from 0rpm to redline."
Iceman_19: "A roots makes zero boost at zero rpm, lol"
Ulic Qel-Droma: "haha go google image big black dick. or black cock. i forgot which term i used. it's one of the many." | |
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