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KidDynamite posted:SO would the new base 13" air be able to handle xcode? Cause gently caress if I don't want to return my 13" MBP Considering the 13" Air has the same amount of RAM, a much faster CPU, and a SSD, I think it will do just fine.
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Are there any takeaparts out there of the new base model Mini? I'm curious whether it has the necessary bits for adding the second hard drive after the fact, or if it needs an additional sled or something. I think my plan would be to get the base 500gb one, add a 100gb-ish SSD now, then eventually bump the 500gb drive up to a 1TB drive.
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# ? Jul 21, 2011 20:28 |
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beefnoodle posted:Holy crap Apple likes making people happy. I just exchanged my 3-week-old 13" Air (4GB/256GB/C2D) for the new one (4GB/256GB/i7) and got the $100 price difference back! Welp, it's only ancedotal evidence, but this should be remembered the next time there's a 'Apple gee-nee-yus told me i had to pay 500 bucks to replace the return key and they said i was a stupid head too' report..
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# ? Jul 21, 2011 20:54 |
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Has anyone ever used macconnection.com and know how reputable they are? They're selling the new Airs for $50 off, charge no tax in California, and offer free shipping. It seems like the best deal around at the moment, but I've never shopped there before.
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# ? Jul 21, 2011 20:57 |
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qbert posted:Has anyone ever used macconnection.com and know how reputable they are? They're selling the new Airs for $50 off, charge no tax in California, and offer free shipping. They're a division of PC Connection. They seem legit, but they only have a 3.5/10 review on reseller ratings http://www.resellerratings.com/store/PC_Connection EDIT: Google Product Search gives them 4.6/5 though http://www.google.com/products/seller?zmi=pcconnection.com&sa=X&ei=RYUoTqLCGYT0tgPt9uyBCQ&ved=0CAUQwQY
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# ? Jul 21, 2011 21:01 |
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qbert posted:Has anyone ever used macconnection.com and know how reputable they are? They're selling the new Airs for $50 off, charge no tax in California, and offer free shipping. They've been around forever. They used to offer an inkjet printer, RAM upgrade, Connectix Ram Doubler, and other crap for the same price as Apple retail* *all free after rebate.
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# ? Jul 21, 2011 21:08 |
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DEUCE SLUICE posted:Are there any takeaparts out there of the new base model Mini? I'm curious whether it has the necessary bits for adding the second hard drive after the fact, or if it needs an additional sled or something. I don't even think the official tech docs for the new Minis/Airs are out yet.
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# ? Jul 21, 2011 21:15 |
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Space Racist posted:Wonder if this is tied into that 'any new Mini or Air purchased can restore Lion over the internet' feature. I know it's not exactly the same thing as it's not built into the firmware, but if you boot into the recovery partition and tell it to do a clean install of Lion it'll ask you for your Apple ID and download a disk image. So, it's probably just drivers, since the functionality to restore over the internet exists in the GM build and there'd really be no reason to bump the OS build number for firmware functionality.
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# ? Jul 21, 2011 21:21 |
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Anyone know any good external portable hard drives that can be used cross platform (PC and Mac)? I want to store Movies and the bulk of my Music on it for my Macbook Air. 500GB would be enough, portability is a must.
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# ? Jul 21, 2011 21:35 |
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Rabid Snake posted:Anyone know any good external portable hard drives that can be used cross platform (PC and Mac)? I want to store Movies and the bulk of my Music on it for my Macbook Air. 500GB would be enough, portability is a must.
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Rabid Snake posted:Anyone know any good external portable hard drives that can be used cross platform (PC and Mac)? I want to store Movies and the bulk of my Music on it for my Macbook Air. 500GB would be enough, portability is a must. Look for USB drives that are powered off the cable. Very small, no need for a power brick.
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# ? Jul 21, 2011 21:58 |
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dissss posted:I thought you could use the Display port on iMacs as an input? Or is that not compatible with Thunderbolt? Yeah it should work since the new computer will just output a DP signal when hooked up to a DP display. You need TB if you're connecting to a TB iMac/display since those can't take DP as input apparently. flyboi posted:I'm contemplating selling the 27" iMac and my 2 24" LED LCDs and getting 2 cinematic displays for the mbp what the gently caress is wrong with me Epic Fail Guy posted:Now that I have an iPad, I want to replace my 15" MacBook Pro with one of those shiny new Minis and a big screen. DEUCE SLUICE posted:Are there any takeaparts out there of the new base model Mini? I'm curious whether it has the necessary bits for adding the second hard drive after the fact, or if it needs an additional sled or something. And I assume it'll be a pain in the rear end like the 2010s too.
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# ? Jul 21, 2011 22:00 |
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Sure enough...quote:I have just taken apart 2.5 Core i5 Mac mini, and it has a second custom SATA port (with the small zif connector) but no supplied cable/adaptor. The second hard drive stacks underneath the first and will require screws/cage to slot in.
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# ? Jul 21, 2011 22:07 |
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Rabid Snake posted:Anyone know any good external portable hard drives that can be used cross platform (PC and Mac)? I want to store Movies and the bulk of my Music on it for my Macbook Air. 500GB would be enough, portability is a must. I use a Western Digital "My Passport" external drive between my computers. It just uses a USB cable and takes power from the computers. I've been using a 320gig one for several years as well as a 500 gig one last year and both work fine. Format the drive to FAT32 and you'll be able to read/write on both OSX and Windows. You won't be able to transfer single files over 4gigs though.
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Mu Zeta posted:I use a Western Digital "My Passport" external drive between my computers. It just uses a USB cable and takes power from the computers. I've been using a 320gig one for several years as well as a 500 gig one last year and both work fine.
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Mu Zeta posted:I use a Western Digital "My Passport" external drive between my computers. It just uses a USB cable and takes power from the computers. I've been using a 320gig one for several years as well as a 500 gig one last year and both work fine. On this point: I currently use a Seagate 1TB External HD. I wanted it to be compatible between my PC and my PS3 (and eventually my Mac) at full capacity so I formatted in FAT32. Little known fact is, you can format in FAT32 as one giant partition instead of x times 32GB. Here's how to do it on a PC but I don't know how easy it is to do on a Mac; should be possible though. This may be an obvious tip to others here but I was intrigued when I learned it after running up against an uncooperative OS and pricey apps claiming to be the only way to do it. They warn it may result in slower performance but at least for streaming videos and music I've never had a noticeable lag so far at 66% capacity. From what I can tell the file size limit of 4GB still has no workaround though.
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Wikipedia Brown posted:Re: Locking MacBooks to tables because your hospital employs thieves: Thanks, that actually looks like a nice solution. As to the easiness of picking - I just need a visual deterrent. The same people who would steal my cell phone and then sign me up for spanish hip hop ringtone subscription (which never failed to entertain when they were delivered a month later on my new phone) are not going to take the time to figure out how to pick that lock on a computer in a work room. Also, for those interested in buying from someone that's not apple: I spoke with someone at Amazon who told me they are not expecting stock of the 13" 256 gb until 9/2. Yes, you can preorder an item that is available at the apple store now for delivery in 6 weeks from amazon. The triple points on my amazon card is not worth the wait.
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Bob Morales posted:Apple has the previous model refurb 11" for $749 They also have the 2010 13" for $999 Sucks for anyone trying to sell theirs, makes it only worth about 899.
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Dilemma I have an iPad 2 but want a new air. I can't really justify having both. Ive thought about selling my iPad but ive spent a bit on apps. Are you able to use apps in osx lion? I just really don't see myself using an air and an iPad, though I don't have a personal computer of my own. I think the air would just replace everything the iPad does. Ass Catchcum fucked around with this message at 00:42 on Jul 22, 2011 |
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rear end Catchcum posted:Are you able to use apps in osx lion?
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# ? Jul 22, 2011 00:36 |
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Will the Thunderbolt Display work with Mini DP? I have an early 2010 MBP and I'm overdue for a new monitor, but the Apple site says you need a Thunderbolt-enabled Mac. Is that just for the chaining functions, or has my wallet dodged a gigantic bullet (at least until the next MBP refresh, at which point I am going to be so goddamn broke)?
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# ? Jul 22, 2011 00:41 |
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bloodysabbath posted:Will the Thunderbolt Display work with Mini DP? I have an early 2010 MBP and I'm overdue for a new monitor, but the Apple site says you need a Thunderbolt-enabled Mac. You could always just get the previous model, it's not like the existence of the newer one automatically turns the panel into a horrible jelly or something.
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Not really a hardware question but since I'm using it to buy apple hardware, how is their financing? I'm thinking about using that to buy the new air since I don't want to put it on my credit card but would like to hear from others before I commit.
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iFixit has their Mac mini teardown (2.3ghz model) done: http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Mac-Mini-Mid-2011-Teardown/6131/1 Looks like the HDs in the dual models are probably just stacked in the same spot so it should be easy to get to now, rather than having to take the whole thing apart to get to the optical drive area like before. Definitely need a connector as the guy before said, but looking at the part for the included drive I'm guessing it won't be too expensive of a part. Otherwise it looks like you'll need some bracket piece to hold the drive in place. Overall a bit annoying but better than I had feared. Scienter posted:On this point: I currently use a Seagate 1TB External HD. I wanted it to be compatible between my PC and my PS3 (and eventually my Mac) at full capacity so I formatted in FAT32. Little known fact is, you can format in FAT32 as one giant partition instead of x times 32GB. Here's how to do it on a PC but I don't know how easy it is to do on a Mac; should be possible though.
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amf5 posted:You could always just get the previous model, it's not like the existence of the newer one automatically turns the panel into a horrible jelly or something. Would be open to this, except that I know for a fact I am going to be buying a Thunderbolt MBP sometime in the next 8-12 months (trying to hold out for a refresh, I've found buying a new computer every 2 years or so and selling the old one is the best way for me to rationalize my constant need to upgrade). If I'm going to put down 1k for a screen, I'd like it to be futureproof (as much as it can be, anyway). quote:Not really a hardware question but since I'm using it to buy apple hardware, how is their financing? I'm thinking about using that to buy the new air since I don't want to put it on my credit card but would like to hear from others before I commit. They have 12 months same as cash. If you know you are going to be able to pay it off in 12 months, I see no reason not to go for it. Just NEVER miss a payment or you'll be paying for it.
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Heh, naturally as SOON as I get done buying one and taking it apart stupid iFixit beats me to posting about it. But yes, the drives just stack. The first drive is held in with two screws attached to the antenna shield, and two bumpers on the outside. The second one should just get thrown in there on top of the first. I fit a second 2.5" drive in there without issue - just need the right cable.
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(edit-re: bloodysabbath) System requirements for it say you need a TB Mac so no, it won't work with your current MBP...at least until someone makes some adapter, but take into account that (if it ever exists) it'll probably cost a bit. If you want to save a little just wait for refurbs to show up, the ACD is $850 there right now. Or get a 27" iMac for $1269
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One drive. Two drives! Fits!!!
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# ? Jul 22, 2011 02:06 |
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bassguitarhero posted:Not really a hardware question but since I'm using it to buy apple hardware, how is their financing? I'm thinking about using that to buy the new air since I don't want to put it on my credit card but would like to hear from others before I commit.
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DEUCE SLUICE posted:
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# ? Jul 22, 2011 02:09 |
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I just had my first scare with my MBA. For some reason, my left USB port was not working. It did not recognize my iPhone or a USB drive I had. I was almost ready to take it back but I remember people saying to reset the SMC when you have a hard ware problem. I just did and now it works again. I think this is a sign telling me to go buy Apple Care... I'm driving down to get it now with an educational discount.
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Rabid Snake posted:I just had my first scare with my MBA. For some reason, my left USB port was not working. It did not recognize my iPhone or a USB drive I had. I was almost ready to take it back but I remember people saying to reset the SMC when you have a hard ware problem. I just did and now it works again. I think this is a sign telling me to go buy Apple Care... I'm driving down to get it now with an educational discount. How old is your air? Remember as long as the unit is working you can purchase applecare during the entire first year.
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kingfet posted:How old is your air? Remember as long as the unit is working you can purchase applecare during the entire first year. I got it yesterday when the refreshes hit.
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Your laptops covered its first year, you don't need AppleCare right now - get it before the year is up.
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Rabid Snake posted:I'm driving down to get it now with an educational discount. Also yeah, you can wait 364 days to purchase it.
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Star War Sex Parrot posted:Your drive's got some bent pins. OH NO
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Is it sad that I knew it was a Fujitsu from the PCBA?
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Star War Sex Parrot posted:You don't need to drive anywhere to purchase AppleCare, even through education.
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Rabid Snake posted:I did not know that, I thought you had to show some proof through ID or something. I think I might just wait it out than and buy it towards the end depending on how I think my Mac's holding up. It's better to wait in case of accidental damage or theft (though I think If you ask really nicely they'll give you a prorated refund for the remainder of your coverage).
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DEUCE SLUICE posted:OH NO I saw the bent pin too but then realized it was IDE so all was good.
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