I follow 1 rule on all my laptops. If I ever need to plug in I never unplug it unless it's fully charged. Never had to replace a battery yet.

To check cycle count: Mac notebooks: Determining battery cycle count

Not saying your method of only charging at 10-20% is better than those that say to always keep it topped up. It's just there are so many different opinions out there regarding battery charging lol. Not sure which is better than the other!

If you use it while being plugged in so that it is always near 100%, does that not add towards your battery cycle? If so that means it would be better to have it plugged in whenever possible since it would slow down battery cycle, prolonging battery life? Or am I completely wrong on that.

13'' macboook pro w/ retina D:

just bought a 13'' macbook air, but still another $400 more for slightly better specs.

13" retina doesn't really work for me. 15" is JUST big enough and I run it in 1920x1200 mode when working in final cut rather than the native retina resolution.

Can't wait to get a new 27" iMac!!! Hopefully shipment time would work with my new office that is supposedly ready in December!!! Then I can go straight ahead and buy the new version instead of the thicker ones.

I'd rather get the 15". $1699 for a 13" is quite a bit.

So I went out on a limb and bought a wired apple keyboard to replace my gaming keyboard



HNNGGGGGHHHHH

It does not feel as nice as a mechanical keyboard but damn is it comfy for typing.

http://www.apple.com/sg/keyboard/ima...1_20070813.jpg

me gusta so much

just spaceinvadered my macbook lol
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...49252103_n.jpg

Any of you guys use a USB hub? If so which one? Does it really matter what kind I get? It will be for my mouse+keyboard for when I'm at home. I need to plug an external drive in too.

I would suggest getting one that has its own power source, as opposed to one that is drawing from the port. The more devices you have hanging from the HUB, the more power its going to draw.

Whos using the Moshi 13'' iGlaze for their MBA? Ive been using the Speck Satin for maybe a month now, and the rear clip just broke... How is the bottom piece clip design for the rear part of it holding up for you?

Hey guys, just wondering, is the 13inch retina mbp, just like the 15inch where the components are welded in?

Hey TOS'd, I've been using my iGlaze with my MBA with no problems.

I got it from compu2000.

basically yes but the trackpad is separate rather then together with keyboard/battery

Is it cheaper than at any of the apple stores? Also are you familiar with how the bottom plate on the speck satin connects to the MBA? Is the iGlaze the same way? Lastly, whats the texture of the case?

I'm not sure, but they didn't have the iGlaze at any Apple Store. I even called places such as Mac Station and Simply. Only compu2000 had any.

It's polycarbonate.

Moshi iGlaze for MacBook Air | iLounge + Mac

You can find photos of it here. Or if you want, we can meet up on Thursday somewhere and you can take a quick look at it? Hahaha.

I have the early 2011 MBP 13" and just recently when i plug in headphones, music doesn't come out of the left headphone. i've tried about 5 different headphones and its all like that. I bought apple care when i purchased the laptop :badpokerface: so i have just under 2 years left (got it october 2011).

what do you think they can do for me? i booked an appointment for sunday with the GENIUSES

You should try 6 headphones I heard that the 6th one always works (srs)





Did you check your settings in system preferences --> sounds? Maybe its set to mono or something.

Is it just one song? Sometimes if you download music it can download in mono or only left/right channel.

They'll fix it or exchange. Apple is very good about warranties.

so..anyone have experience with SSD in a macbook pro 13 early 2011?

i've been reading, but looking for a 2nd opinion here on RS

I was going to get a 15rMBP but decided to hold off for a bit

Mac recall on computers with seagate 1 tb hard drives built between October 2009 and July 2011.

Apple - Support - iMac 1TB Seagate Hard Drive Replacement Program

Are these the same HDs that were having problems on the PC side in early 2009?

Update: Seagate offers free data recovery for faulty drives, new firmware - Computerworld
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 drives failing- The Inquirer

any good case similar to speck for the 13" retina?

Retina updates released for Photoshop and Illustrator.

...can't get them to install. :okay:

Does anyone know how to convert videos (tv shows/movies) so they're playable on the iPad 2/iPad Retina?

Mostly just downloaded videos .. don't wanna die of boredom on a flight lol

hmm doesn't itune convert the files for you? if not just download any free converters you find in google and convert it.