Random thoughts....[Tech edition] - Page 29

Thomas93 · November 7th, 2009, 11:49 AM

I find Office:Mac is better than iWork. Although it is slower to load up once its running it is much better.

Its not a completely invalid point to want Windows 7 on your Mac solely. You do still get the benefit of better hardware .

I watched a video on youtube of the projector in action and it seemed surprisingly good with the PS3 hooked up to it.

Supreme_Being · November 7th, 2009, 6:08 PM

I think I'm due for a computer replacement. My MacBook will turn 3-years-old next year.

I'm eyeing the new 13" MacBook Pro.

Thoughts?

viilaaja@pt cruiser · November 7th, 2009, 6:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supreme_Being

...Thoughts?

"I think, therefore i am"

Thou my thoughts aren't going to be posted here, as they are a mess.
Get the mac, "you'll love it!".

And no i don't have a mac. Last time i used one was 10 years ago in school.

teeb · November 8th, 2009, 1:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thevictor390

I'm not looking forward to the day I finally decide to upgrade the RAM in my 9" Acer netbook...

Too much bother, to be honest, for too little gain. Strip down your OS instead.

Oh, sidenote - I was ogling the macbooks and macbook pros in my local Apple store. A sales rep told me the main difference between macbooks and pros is "robustness". Is that truth or lies? I haven't bothered to look up the specs beyond the price tag.

smib · November 8th, 2009, 1:13 AM

Better graphics, I think.

katwalk · November 8th, 2009, 4:09 AM

Why is it nothing works but when I go to get it fixed it magically does so I look like an idiot?

Clegko · November 8th, 2009, 4:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katwalk

Why is it nothing works but when I go to get it fixed it magically does so I look like an idiot?

Not just you. Happens to me all the time. :/

Thomas93 · November 8th, 2009, 11:51 AM

the specs on the pro and unibody polycarbonate macbooks are identical

To me that just screams refresh for the unibodys.

killpanda · November 8th, 2009, 11:56 AM

There a some things that are not on the Polycarbonate MacBooks apart from the lack of Aluminum, the plastic one doesn't have the SD card reader nor the IR receiver for the remote (that may be why they replaced the old remote with an Aluminum one

), for the rest, they are quite similar but I think the Aluminum shell may indeed be more durable than the plastic one.

NooDle · November 8th, 2009, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katwalk

Why is it nothing works but when I go to get it fixed it magically does so I look like an idiot?

I thought it was just me,too.
Happens with most things, computer stuff, cars, etc...

weird thing is that when you get home from the store, the problem magically reappears

Thomas93 · November 8th, 2009, 12:12 PM

@killpanda have you gotten the free software at http://www.macheist.com/?

killpanda · November 8th, 2009, 12:30 PM

Yep! So far I only use Twitterific but I might try the other ones soon

Thomas93 · November 8th, 2009, 12:55 PM

They all look a bit crap to me, but free is free

Speedtouch · November 8th, 2009, 1:09 PM

Sold a Gorillapod at work yesterday, to an old (80s I guess) man. So much for their appeal to youngsters, eh?

Thomas93 · November 8th, 2009, 1:30 PM

I cant find any options to get my gadgets up on 7 :s

nsx_23 · November 9th, 2009, 7:08 AM

My macbook pro is almost here. I can almost taste it.

Before I order though, this has just been presented to me as an option:

Dell 13z

Any other options I could look at? Seems pretty well featured for the price, especially against the mb pro. (4GB DDR3 RAM, 64-bit Win 7, 320GB HD, 8 cell battery, Intel SU7300 + nVidia GeForce G105M 512mb, Creative soundblaster + wireless n for $1312AUD. The MB pro 13" base spec is $1449).

I do need something very portable though...

thevictor390 · November 9th, 2009, 3:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas93

I cant find any options to get my gadgets up on 7 :s

Right click on desktop -> Gadgets?

NooDle · November 9th, 2009, 3:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsx_23

My macbook pro is almost here. I can almost taste it.

Before I order though, this has just been presented to me as an option:

Dell 13z

Any other options I could look at? Seems pretty well featured for the price, especially against the mb pro. (4GB DDR3 RAM, 64-bit Win 7, 320GB HD, 8 cell battery, Intel SU7300 + nVidia GeForce G105M 512mb, Creative soundblaster + wireless n for $1312AUD. The MB pro 13" base spec is $1449).

I do need something very portable though...

Well, depends...

Are you set on 13"? What are your other needs aside from portability?
It's getting more and more difficult to find a laptop, especially 13", because netbooks (really light/cheap ones) are getting bigger, to 13", and regular laptops are getting smaller, also 13"

I'd say stay away from Macs because although they are very good, are not worth the extra money IMO.

nsx_23 · November 9th, 2009, 8:23 PM

13" is pretty much as big as I'd go.

Aside from portability, battery life is a big concern of mine, as is reliability.

I do wish to occasionally run software like autocad and matlab on it, but it won't be for anything intense (ie just viewing models or simulation result files).

I already have a good desktop, so this isn't a desktop replacement.

smib · November 9th, 2009, 8:48 PM

Some Dell's are surprisingly durable, but I'd have to assume that the MBP would be better. I don't know how Apple is with repairing things under warranty when it's the user's fault, but I've heard Dell is pretty good about it.

November 7th, 2009, 6:08 PM	#562
Supreme_Being Joined: Aug 17th, 2009 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 108 Car: 2009 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Rep Power: 3	I think I'm due for a computer replacement. My MacBook will turn 3-years-old next year. I'm eyeing the new 13" MacBook Pro. Thoughts? __________________

November 8th, 2009, 1:13 AM	#565
smib Joined: Aug 31st, 2007 Last Online: 1:57 AM Location: Bristol, Connecticut Age: 22 Posts: 2,201 Car: 2008 Scion tC LFS Status: Rep Power: 84	Better graphics, I think. __________________ PunisherBass: ANYONE with an IQ higher than a jar of mayo wouldn't be able to get through the scientology mumbojumbo without laughing their ass off. Clegg: PunisherBass, quit insulting mayo. "Sorry for the short replies, I can't use my left hand. In fact the whole left side of my body feels like it got hit by a planet. The right side is better, it only got hit by a truck." -Blind_Io I am an audiosurf elite champion, motherfucker. I support Koenigseggggggsegggegggegigioabbavikingsaab. Do you?

November 8th, 2009, 4:09 AM	#566
katwalk Not A Dude Joined: Apr 1st, 2008 Last Online: 1:46 AM Location: Massastupid Age: 20 Posts: 3,774 Car: 2003 volkswagen beetle Cabriolet Rep Power: 166	Why is it nothing works but when I go to get it fixed it magically does so I look like an idiot? __________________ Warning: user may make lewd comments about your penis. Please excuse the estrogen overdose and have a bear.

November 8th, 2009, 11:56 AM	#569
killpanda wants to fondle your manboobs Joined: May 22nd, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Vancouver, BC (but I'm French :-p) Age: 23 Posts: 2,048 Car: 2006 Ford Fiesta S TDci (in France) Rep Power: 69	There a some things that are not on the Polycarbonate MacBooks apart from the lack of Aluminum, the plastic one doesn't have the SD card reader nor the IR receiver for the remote (that may be why they replaced the old remote with an Aluminum one ), for the rest, they are quite similar but I think the Aluminum shell may indeed be more durable than the plastic one. __________________ Ouh yeah !

November 8th, 2009, 12:30 PM	#572
killpanda wants to fondle your manboobs Joined: May 22nd, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Vancouver, BC (but I'm French :-p) Age: 23 Posts: 2,048 Car: 2006 Ford Fiesta S TDci (in France) Rep Power: 69	Yep! So far I only use Twitterific but I might try the other ones soon __________________ Ouh yeah !

November 7th, 2009, 11:49 AM	#561
Thomas93 Joined: Nov 3rd, 2008 Last Online: 12:08 AM Location: West Midlands Posts: 160 Car: A Pair Of Converse Is my Main Form Of Transport Rep Power: 5	I find Office:Mac is better than iWork. Although it is slower to load up once its running it is much better. Its not a completely invalid point to want Windows 7 on your Mac solely. You do still get the benefit of better hardware . I watched a video on youtube of the projector in action and it seemed surprisingly good with the PS3 hooked up to it.

November 8th, 2009, 11:51 AM	#568
Thomas93 Joined: Nov 3rd, 2008 Last Online: 12:08 AM Location: West Midlands Posts: 160 Car: A Pair Of Converse Is my Main Form Of Transport Rep Power: 5	the specs on the pro and unibody polycarbonate macbooks are identical To me that just screams refresh for the unibodys.

November 8th, 2009, 12:12 PM	#571
Thomas93 Joined: Nov 3rd, 2008 Last Online: 12:08 AM Location: West Midlands Posts: 160 Car: A Pair Of Converse Is my Main Form Of Transport Rep Power: 5	@killpanda have you gotten the free software at http://www.macheist.com/?

November 8th, 2009, 12:55 PM	#573
Thomas93 Joined: Nov 3rd, 2008 Last Online: 12:08 AM Location: West Midlands Posts: 160 Car: A Pair Of Converse Is my Main Form Of Transport Rep Power: 5	They all look a bit crap to me, but free is free

November 8th, 2009, 1:09 PM	#574
Speedtouch Joined: Jul 30th, 2006 Last Online: 12:08 AM Location: Kent, England Age: 17 Posts: 4,131 Car: '99 Kangoo 1.4 (Parents) Rep Power: 86	Sold a Gorillapod at work yesterday, to an old (80s I guess) man. So much for their appeal to youngsters, eh? __________________ ^My Flickr^

November 8th, 2009, 1:30 PM	#575
Thomas93 Joined: Nov 3rd, 2008 Last Online: 12:08 AM Location: West Midlands Posts: 160 Car: A Pair Of Converse Is my Main Form Of Transport Rep Power: 5	I cant find any options to get my gadgets up on 7 :s

November 9th, 2009, 7:08 AM	#576
nsx_23 Joined: May 9th, 2009 Last Online: 1:52 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2,352 Car: 03 Toyota Echo 3DR Rep Power: 39	My macbook pro is almost here. I can almost taste it. Before I order though, this has just been presented to me as an option: Dell 13z Any other options I could look at? Seems pretty well featured for the price, especially against the mb pro. (4GB DDR3 RAM, 64-bit Win 7, 320GB HD, 8 cell battery, Intel SU7300 + nVidia GeForce G105M 512mb, Creative soundblaster + wireless n for $1312AUD. The MB pro 13" base spec is $1449). I do need something very portable though... __________________ "If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself." -Ferdinand Porsche "If it can't be fixed with a hammer, then its an electrical problem" - FSAE Forums "Be quick, be quiet, and be on time." - Clarence "Kelly" Johnson 03 Toyota Echo (Yaris) 3dr hatch - 5-speed and 1.3L of fury!!! Last edited by nsx_23; November 9th, 2009 at 8:45 AM.

November 9th, 2009, 8:23 PM	#579
nsx_23 Joined: May 9th, 2009 Last Online: 1:52 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2,352 Car: 03 Toyota Echo 3DR Rep Power: 39	13" is pretty much as big as I'd go. Aside from portability, battery life is a big concern of mine, as is reliability. I do wish to occasionally run software like autocad and matlab on it, but it won't be for anything intense (ie just viewing models or simulation result files). I already have a good desktop, so this isn't a desktop replacement. __________________ "If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself." -Ferdinand Porsche "If it can't be fixed with a hammer, then its an electrical problem" - FSAE Forums "Be quick, be quiet, and be on time." - Clarence "Kelly" Johnson 03 Toyota Echo (Yaris) 3dr hatch - 5-speed and 1.3L of fury!!! Last edited by nsx_23; November 9th, 2009 at 8:27 PM.

November 9th, 2009, 8:48 PM	#580
smib Joined: Aug 31st, 2007 Last Online: 1:57 AM Location: Bristol, Connecticut Age: 22 Posts: 2,201 Car: 2008 Scion tC LFS Status: Rep Power: 84	Some Dell's are surprisingly durable, but I'd have to assume that the MBP would be better. I don't know how Apple is with repairing things under warranty when it's the user's fault, but I've heard Dell is pretty good about it. __________________ PunisherBass: ANYONE with an IQ higher than a jar of mayo wouldn't be able to get through the scientology mumbojumbo without laughing their ass off. Clegg: PunisherBass, quit insulting mayo. "Sorry for the short replies, I can't use my left hand. In fact the whole left side of my body feels like it got hit by a planet. The right side is better, it only got hit by a truck." -Blind_Io I am an audiosurf elite champion, motherfucker. I support Koenigseggggggsegggegggegigioabbavikingsaab. Do you?

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