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10-22-2012, 12:19 AM
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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.
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10-22-2012, 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by insomniac  How do you guys check how many charge cycles? Mines a late 2011 but battery lasts 4ish hours only..
@tosd it's best to start charging when you're at 10-20%
Worst is when you use it while charging it.
Posted via RS Mobile | 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.
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10-23-2012, 12:13 PM
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13'' macboook pro w/ retina D:
just bought a 13'' macbook air, but still another $400 more for slightly better specs.
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10-23-2012, 12:33 PM
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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.
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10-23-2012, 12:45 PM
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#705 | | Resident Bullshitter
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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.
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10-23-2012, 01:24 PM
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#706 | | Got MOD?
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Originally Posted by TOS'd 13'' macboook pro w/ retina D:
just bought a 13'' macbook air, but still another $400 more for slightly better specs. | I'd rather get the 15". $1699 for a 13" is quite a bit.
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10-23-2012, 06:22 PM
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#707 | | The Brown Reason
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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. 
me gusta so much
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10-24-2012, 11:23 PM
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10-31-2012, 09:12 PM
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#709 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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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.
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11-01-2012, 07:03 AM
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#710 | | Bieksa eats bears for breakfast...
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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.
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11-05-2012, 09:25 PM
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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?
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11-05-2012, 11:38 PM
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#712 | | Meow
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Hey guys, just wondering, is the 13inch retina mbp, just like the 15inch where the components are welded in?
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11-05-2012, 11:45 PM
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#713 | | Say! Say! Say!
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Hey TOS'd, I've been using my iGlaze with my MBA with no problems.
I got it from compu2000.
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11-05-2012, 11:57 PM
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#714 | | Media Officer / MOD
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Originally Posted by Araaadi Hey guys, just wondering, is the 13inch retina mbp, just like the 15inch where the components are welded in? | basically yes but the trackpad is separate rather then together with keyboard/battery
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11-06-2012, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Razor Ramon HG Hey TOS'd, I've been using my iGlaze with my MBA with no problems.
I got it from compu2000. | 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?
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11-06-2012, 12:18 AM
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#716 | | Say! Say! Say!
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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.
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11-07-2012, 10:36 PM
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#717 | | McFogg The Dawg is my homeboy
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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  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
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11-08-2012, 12:40 AM
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#718 | | The Brown Reason
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Originally Posted by kevin7352 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 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.
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11-08-2012, 06:36 AM
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They'll fix it or exchange. Apple is very good about warranties.
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12-10-2012, 02:38 PM
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#720 | | (╯°□°）╯聽不到 ╮(°□°╮)
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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
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12-10-2012, 07:36 PM
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#721 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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12-11-2012, 08:41 PM
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#722 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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any good case similar to speck for the 13" retina?
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12-11-2012, 09:28 PM
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Retina updates released for Photoshop and Illustrator.
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12-11-2012, 10:03 PM
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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
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12-12-2012, 12:07 AM
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#725 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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hmm doesn't itune convert the files for you? if not just download any free converters you find in google and convert it.
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