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| I'm behind the times. New Macbooks? ... So how do you click on things without a mouse button? Also, no matte screen option? Pfft screw that, I'll keep my MBP with a nice screen thanks. I wouldn't mind the gpu upgrade though, seeing as I actually need gpu power ![]() also I use NeoOffice - http://www.neooffice.org/ for word processing. The new OpenOffice.org apparently has proper OSX support now, haven't bothered with it yet though. | |
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| | #42 |
| Joined: Oct 31st, 2007 Last Online: December 30th, 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 102
Car: G35 Sedan Rep Power: 9 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | i took a look at the new macbook pro's, damn the case feels rigid as hell. and the edge to edge glass makes it hell of a lot easier to clean. |
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| | #43 | |
| Joined: Sep 22nd, 2007 Last Online: January 4th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 183
Rep Power: 11 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Quote:
ive tried one and it's hard to say whether i like it or not. should get used to it but the large trackpad is certainly great also, continuing with the cool apps Screen knock http://welcometochrisworld.com/2008/10/02/screen-knock/ uses the inbuilt motion sensor to change spaces just tap the side of your mac and itll change them pretty cool app | |
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Eductation and Higher Education.... 6 and 12% respectively. you can only get to the HE store via your universities network or over the phone so long as you provide proof you are a student attending university
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its machined from a solid billet of aluminium.... 13 machining processes with lasers (IR and UV types perhaps) and CNC's solid on piece construction... should improve structural strength and improve fit, finish and tolerances.
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| | #46 |
| Lexus? Oh shi- | ^ Well it's not totally one piece, is it? They must use a separate piece for the bottom after they've shoved in all the hardware. The old one wasn't that many pieces either, I think 3 including the screen. Hopefully they've made the aluminum more sturdy. My old MBP had quite a few dents on the aluminum chassis, even though I never abused it. It was really easy to bend. |
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Extremely worthless video port considering the availability of DVI->HDMI cables/adapters, not to mention the inherent issues of including HDMI (therefore HDCP) and Apple recently taking a firm stance about copy protection, especially ones that require a hefty license. | ||
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| | #48 |
| I think the best solution for Apple would be to make a desktop docking station for the Macbook and Macbook Pro. I understand why El Jobso is removing ports from the computers, and his desire to have a buttonless computer. Just give me a docking station that has HDMI, DVI, DisplayPort, FireWire 400/800, eSata, etc... etc... for the people who need / want those ports.
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| Lexus? Oh shi- | |
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| | #51 | |
| Is Über | Quote:
It's 6% at MAX here, no mather your degree of education. The reseller offered me 3% and I wouldn't have gotten a 125 EUR discount on an iPod. So I decided to just get it off the Apple site, although the estimated delivery date is 10 Nov. now. Grrr! I don't like waiting! ![]()
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| | #52 |
| I just got a look at the MacBooks and MBPs. Damn they are nice. ![]() The MacBook is solid as hell, much more rigid than the last gen MacBooks. I was completely surprised with the trackpad as well. Having the huge trackpad is nice and it clicks about 3/4 of the way up. My only complaint is that with the MacBook and MacBook Pro side by side, you can still see a distinct difference in screen quality. I'm uncertain whether they are using the same screens or if they're still using a higher quality screen in the MBP, but the MacBook looked like crap compared to the MBP. (Or maybe it was just that particular MacBook) | |
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| Is Über | Quote:
It does indeed feel quite rigid, and according to ifixit.com, also quite easy to maintain yourself (finally). Which probably also is the reason the AppleCare prices went down.
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| | #54 |
| That's why I couldn't believe the difference in the displays. The MacBook just looked washed out and dingy. The MBP looked spectacular, however. edit: I'm not the only one that thinks the MacBook's screen sucks.. http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=587739 Last edited by Prost264; October 24th, 2008 at 03:25 AM.. | |
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| | #55 |
| Is Über | Hmm, I can't find myself in what those people say, maybe my current laptop screen isn't that good, so I'm used to it. But if it indeed turns out to be crap when it arrives, it's going back to Apple without hesitation. For an already overpriced notebook, I expect something flawless.
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| | #56 |
| I completely agree. For what seems like an underpowered, smaller MacBook Pro it should look perfect. | |
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| | #57 |
| Joined: Nov 9th, 2006 Last Online: January 6th, 2009 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 174
Car: lawn mower Rep Power: 10 ![]() ![]() | Speaking of Mac apps, CrossOver will be free for today (Tuesday, Oct 28) http://codeweavers.com/ (the linux version is free as well!) |
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| | #58 |
| Joined: Nov 11th, 2004 Last Online: January 6th, 2009 Location: Philippines / Naples, Florida Age: 28 Posts: 625
Rep Power: 18 ![]() ![]() | Just got the unibody a few days ago. It's a solid machine and the glass pad is a dream to Jobsian obsession with no buttons. |
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| | #59 |
| Is Über | ![]() ![]() Happy! The only disappointment is that for whatever reason my Exchange account works perfectly fine with my iPod touch (calendar and email wise), yet on an Apple computer, iCal still isn't part of the whole Exchange deal. So I still have to use Outlook on my other computer to not miss out on that. The screen isn't all that bad, it's much better than my previous laptop screen and I'm really relieved after hearing all those boo-stories. Much, MUCH better blacks too.
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| Is Über |