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Windex contains ammonia, which damages your LCD panel over timeOriginally Posted by reener
What's wrong with using Windex? I have been using windex.
The Official Mac Thread (Docs, Themes, Apps, Etc.)
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oh ok gotcha. ..
- Relatively high resale value- you can easily sell a 2-3 year old mac for anywhere from 50-75% of it's original sale value. this makes the upgrade process a lot sweeter when you have extra cash to work with
- Very good native creative suites- if your focus has anything to do with digital media arts (music production, film, photography/print manipulation, etc), OSX offers an extensive library of in-house software, most of which is the industry standard in a given field
- Low-risk of viruses- you still take a gamble going online raw, but i can say that in nearly 20 years of Mac-ing, i have never gotten a virus. Watch pr0n with confidence
- Design- there's no denying that MBPs are sexy beasts. They also have relatively high battery life ON PAPER. Your own experience and usage may prove otherwise
- The Apple Store- if you're not computer/tech saavy, having a retail store to troubleshoot your computer can be a lot easier to deal with than a tech support phone rep in India. This is not a reason to put your faith in every Apple Genius you come across though. Many will still jake you around if you need repairs/can't pinpoint an issue/etc. The peace of mind may just be worth it however.
- Price- I can't really agree that the markup on these things compared to other computers in their respective classes are entirely worth it. The 15" MBP is the best value of any MBP with it's mix of functionality, features and price. The current 13" should be no more than $1K, and the 17" is highway robbery considering its a 15" computer with a higher res, 2" larger screen real estate. There just isn't enough product differentiation to justify the stark price increases at those levels.
- Limited user upgrades: outside of RAM and hard drives, none of the components of a mac are upgradable. You'll need to buy a mac pro just to get the option of a semi-custom machine. If you do choose to go Mac, just understand you're pretty much stuck with that configuration for as long as you own it. If you would like to upgrade from the standard options available, DO NOT buy the RAM/HD upgrades from apple. They charge a whole lot for a whole little. buy those things from a place like Newegg and sell the parts that come out your Mac for a little extra money. Replaceing RAM and HDs are easy DIY jobs that take no more than 5 mins each. Apple charges a 100-300% premium
- Product updates are few and far between: The computer world moves at a very fast pace. Apple moves at it's own pace and adopts new hardware at a lower rate than PCs. It took them a year to adopt Arrandale chips on MBPs, and now we're about to be on Sandy Bridge
. The last MBP update was in April 2010. We're in January 2011... Along with the updates, Apple is slow to adopt new chipsets. Intel Core 2 Duos are STILL being used in modified forms on the 13" MB/MBP, MBA, and Mac Mini, 4 years after they were first introduced. While a fast chip is only a part of the equation in a quality computer, it is disheartening that a company who claims to be so innovative can't balance out profit margins and upgrades a little better.
Let me know if you need more info
I've been stalking this thread hard body for months now. Waiting for the MBP to drop. I'm just not sure if I should pull the trigger....bc looking at goats pro/con list, it seems to favor pc
Moneys not an issue and I plan on purchasing Apple Care with it (student disco of course) but I can't help but feel at bit un easy burning 1400 on a computer.
Any unbiased thoughts? Lol
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copped a macbook air 13inch with 128 sdd for 1200 flat.
good cop?
good cop?
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#++! no
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wow thanks, so a mixture of rubbing alcohol and water, correct?Originally Posted by thegoat121886
Windex contains ammonia, which damages your LCD panel over timeOriginally Posted by reener
What's wrong with using Windex? I have been using windex.
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yeah one part to one part...a 50% mix of each should suffice. If you don't wanna be cheap like me, Klear Screen works just as well. All those things are basically watered down alcohol in pretty bottles thoughOriginally Posted by reener
wow thanks, so a mixture of rubbing alcohol and water, correct?Originally Posted by thegoat121886
Windex contains ammonia, which damages your LCD panel over timeOriginally Posted by reener
What's wrong with using Windex? I have been using windex.
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i got this rusty razor
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how do i post my layout do i do a print screen ?????
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Shift + Command + 3 for a full screenshot, Shift + Command + 4 for a selectable screen. It saves the image to your desktop
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Originally Posted by iHust1e
I've been stalking this thread hard body for months now. Waiting for the MBP to drop. I'm just not sure if I should pull the trigger....bc looking at goats pro/con list, it seems to favor pcOriginally Posted by thegoat121886
oh ok gotcha. ..
Cons of MBP's
- Relatively high resale value- you can easily sell a 2-3 year old mac for anywhere from 50-75% of it's original sale value. this makes the upgrade process a lot sweeter when you have extra cash to work with
- Very good native creative suites- if your focus has anything to do with digital media arts (music production, film, photography/print manipulation, etc), OSX offers an extensive library of in-house software, most of which is the industry standard in a given field
- Low-risk of viruses- you still take a gamble going online raw, but i can say that in nearly 20 years of Mac-ing, i have never gotten a virus. Watch pr0n with confidence
- Design- there's no denying that MBPs are sexy beasts. They also have relatively high battery life ON PAPER. Your own experience and usage may prove otherwise
- The Apple Store- if you're not computer/tech saavy, having a retail store to troubleshoot your computer can be a lot easier to deal with than a tech support phone rep in India. This is not a reason to put your faith in every Apple Genius you come across though. Many will still jake you around if you need repairs/can't pinpoint an issue/etc. The peace of mind may just be worth it however.
- Price- I can't really agree that the markup on these things compared to other computers in their respective classes are entirely worth it. The 15" MBP is the best value of any MBP with it's mix of functionality, features and price. The current 13" should be no more than $1K, and the 17" is highway robbery considering its a 15" computer with a higher res, 2" larger screen real estate. There just isn't enough product differentiation to justify the stark price increases at those levels.
- Limited user upgrades: outside of RAM and hard drives, none of the components of a mac are upgradable. You'll need to buy a mac pro just to get the option of a semi-custom machine. If you do choose to go Mac, just understand you're pretty much stuck with that configuration for as long as you own it. If you would like to upgrade from the standard options available, DO NOT buy the RAM/HD upgrades from apple. They charge a whole lot for a whole little. buy those things from a place like Newegg and sell the parts that come out your Mac for a little extra money. Replaceing RAM and HDs are easy DIY jobs that take no more than 5 mins each. Apple charges a 100-300% premium
- Product updates are few and far between: The computer world moves at a very fast pace. Apple moves at it's own pace and adopts new hardware at a lower rate than PCs. It took them a year to adopt Arrandale chips on MBPs, and now we're about to be on Sandy Bridge
. The last MBP update was in April 2010. We're in January 2011... Along with the updates, Apple is slow to adopt new chipsets. Intel Core 2 Duos are STILL being used in modified forms on the 13" MB/MBP, MBA, and Mac Mini, 4 years after they were first introduced. While a fast chip is only a part of the equation in a quality computer, it is disheartening that a company who claims to be so innovative can't balance out profit margins and upgrades a little better.
Let me know if you need more info
Moneys not an issue and I plan on purchasing Apple Care with it (student disco of course) but I can't help but feel at bit un easy burning 1400 on a computer.
Any unbiased thoughts? Lol
if you're not comfortable dropping that much, go for a refurbished model. same computer, same warranty with a cheaper price tag
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got a new macbook pro 15inch
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find a microcenter they got last years 13 macbook pro, which is faster than the sandy bridges of this year for 899Originally Posted by thegoat121886
Originally Posted by iHust1e
I've been stalking this thread hard body for months now. Waiting for the MBP to drop. I'm just not sure if I should pull the trigger....bc looking at goats pro/con list, it seems to favor pcOriginally Posted by thegoat121886
oh ok gotcha. ..
Cons of MBP's
- Relatively high resale value- you can easily sell a 2-3 year old mac for anywhere from 50-75% of it's original sale value. this makes the upgrade process a lot sweeter when you have extra cash to work with
- Very good native creative suites- if your focus has anything to do with digital media arts (music production, film, photography/print manipulation, etc), OSX offers an extensive library of in-house software, most of which is the industry standard in a given field
- Low-risk of viruses- you still take a gamble going online raw, but i can say that in nearly 20 years of Mac-ing, i have never gotten a virus. Watch pr0n with confidence
- Design- there's no denying that MBPs are sexy beasts. They also have relatively high battery life ON PAPER. Your own experience and usage may prove otherwise
- The Apple Store- if you're not computer/tech saavy, having a retail store to troubleshoot your computer can be a lot easier to deal with than a tech support phone rep in India. This is not a reason to put your faith in every Apple Genius you come across though. Many will still jake you around if you need repairs/can't pinpoint an issue/etc. The peace of mind may just be worth it however.
- Price- I can't really agree that the markup on these things compared to other computers in their respective classes are entirely worth it. The 15" MBP is the best value of any MBP with it's mix of functionality, features and price. The current 13" should be no more than $1K, and the 17" is highway robbery considering its a 15" computer with a higher res, 2" larger screen real estate. There just isn't enough product differentiation to justify the stark price increases at those levels.
- Limited user upgrades: outside of RAM and hard drives, none of the components of a mac are upgradable. You'll need to buy a mac pro just to get the option of a semi-custom machine. If you do choose to go Mac, just understand you're pretty much stuck with that configuration for as long as you own it. If you would like to upgrade from the standard options available, DO NOT buy the RAM/HD upgrades from apple. They charge a whole lot for a whole little. buy those things from a place like Newegg and sell the parts that come out your Mac for a little extra money. Replaceing RAM and HDs are easy DIY jobs that take no more than 5 mins each. Apple charges a 100-300% premium
- Product updates are few and far between: The computer world moves at a very fast pace. Apple moves at it's own pace and adopts new hardware at a lower rate than PCs. It took them a year to adopt Arrandale chips on MBPs, and now we're about to be on Sandy Bridge
. The last MBP update was in April 2010. We're in January 2011... Along with the updates, Apple is slow to adopt new chipsets. Intel Core 2 Duos are STILL being used in modified forms on the 13" MB/MBP, MBA, and Mac Mini, 4 years after they were first introduced. While a fast chip is only a part of the equation in a quality computer, it is disheartening that a company who claims to be so innovative can't balance out profit margins and upgrades a little better.
Let me know if you need more info
Moneys not an issue and I plan on purchasing Apple Care with it (student disco of course) but I can't help but feel at bit un easy burning 1400 on a computer.
Any unbiased thoughts? Lol
if you're not comfortable dropping that much, go for a refurbished model. same computer, same warranty with a cheaper price tag
and u can get apple care later i think you have until ur year is up
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I waited on Sandy Bridge so I might as well wait on Lion OSX this summer.
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i have a regular macbook upgraded to 4gb of ram. got it new from the apple store 2/10.
it's awesome. i wanted the MBP but don't like the aluminum look. white FTW.
i've added nothing and i apologize.
it's awesome. i wanted the MBP but don't like the aluminum look. white FTW.
i've added nothing and i apologize.
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Anybody have a minidisplay to HDMI cable?
I'm looking at getting this http://www.monoprice.com/...p_id=5997&seq=1&format=2
WIll this allow me to watch my shows on my HDTV with crisp video and sound? I have the april 2010 13inch mbp
I'm looking at getting this http://www.monoprice.com/...p_id=5997&seq=1&format=2
WIll this allow me to watch my shows on my HDTV with crisp video and sound? I have the april 2010 13inch mbp
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copped a macbook last week
i love this thing, got that accidental plan through best buy too, employee discount ftw
i love this thing, got that accidental plan through best buy too, employee discount ftw
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ill be copping a 15" mbp for my bday in april.
having friends that work for apple FTW
having friends that work for apple FTW
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i should get the one i posted from sd tomorrow i got it for 7 shipped ill let you know how it works, it should be easy plug and stream tho
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Still holding out for a MBA 11" w/ sandy bridge
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Thanks. I have one around my way. I will check this out.Originally Posted by Joe Billionaire
find a microcenter they got last years 13 macbook pro, which is faster than the sandy bridges of this year for 899Originally Posted by thegoat121886
Originally Posted by iHust1e
I've been stalking this thread hard body for months now. Waiting for the MBP to drop. I'm just not sure if I should pull the trigger....bc looking at goats pro/con list, it seems to favor pc
Moneys not an issue and I plan on purchasing Apple Care with it (student disco of course) but I can't help but feel at bit un easy burning 1400 on a computer.
Any unbiased thoughts? Lol
if you're not comfortable dropping that much, go for a refurbished model. same computer, same warranty with a cheaper price tag
and u can get apple care later i think you have until ur year is up
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Intel just had a sandy bridge recall.....waiting FTW. Something about the USB ports stop functioning altogether over time. Might want to wait on that, the chipset is flawed...
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Is this recall for the new MBP?
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7$ well spent, just make sure to hit hdmi on sound...only thing is the screen like top tabs are cut off but maybe its something i did wrong...i really didnt play with the settings a lot just checked to see if it worked with sound and it does
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Yeah man I hope they have it all fixed by the Air refresh.
best hands in the game
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sandy bridge recall? well damn
