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Wait i thought apple were notoriously tight lipped about refresh dates. Did that change since i stopped keeping up with mac news or are those just guesses? (cept for the ipad obviously)
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canada jezus posted:Wait i thought apple were notoriously tight lipped about refresh dates. Did that change since i stopped keeping up with mac news or are those just guesses? (cept for the ipad obviously) Never listen to any rumor you hear about Mac hardware.
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Mar 13, 2012 17:08
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Bob Morales posted:It would also kill any consumer Thunderbolt drive purchases, and a bunch of the business ones. USB 3.0 is theoretical like.. 5 Gbps? I'd still like to see Thunderbolt make way into the mainstream.
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Mar 13, 2012 17:09
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canada jezus posted:Wait i thought apple were notoriously tight lipped about refresh dates. Did that change since i stopped keeping up with mac news or are those just guesses? (cept for the ipad obviously) Yeah, that site's countdowns (applelaunchtimer.com) get more and more accurate as the time gets closer and closer. I'm guessing it combines the 1-year refresh date with rumors about hardware to make an educated guess. It had the iPad announcement date on there spot on about a month beforehand.
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Mar 13, 2012 17:11
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Bob Morales posted:It would also kill any consumer Thunderbolt drive purchases, and a bunch of the business ones. Speaking of Promise and Thunderbolt, they showed off a Mac mini sized 4 drive box: http://www.tomshardware.com/news/promise-thunderbolt-storage,14937.html (and I think some other TB stuff but I forget what)
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I ran into an interesting little problem and my usual (windows) diagnosis hasn't gotten me a solution. I just got a 2560x1440 monitor and displayport --> dual link dvi adapter (monoprice, requires USB for power). When I plug in the adapter, my wifi doesn't work any more. It still says I'm connected to the network, but there is no longer an internet connection. As soon as I unplug the USB, the internet starts to work again. I've got a 2011 Macbook air and it happens in both of the USB ports. e: Problem solved: Changed channels my router was broadcasting on. Guess the displayport adapter was putting out too much interference or something. Shmoogy fucked around with this message at 02:54 on Mar 14, 2012 |
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Mar 14, 2012 02:22
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Try slapping a ferrite core onto the cord, they're supposed to soak up any interference being generated by the cable.. preferably closer to the MDP port.. Edit: Technically you're supposed to calculate stuff like voltage used, resistivity of the cable, how many windings you put on the core, etc. but if you can find an old one from another cable or just order one or two from Amazon (they're below $10) that might keep you from having a piece of your wireless spectrum cut out from under you. Binary Badger fucked around with this message at 22:31 on Mar 15, 2012 |
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Mar 15, 2012 22:28
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For some reason spotlight has been kind of 'jerky' lately. As soon as I type a letter it returns the top hit, applications, and web searches, and then a half second later it refreshes the dropdown with system preferences, folder, messages, etc. I made a little video to demonstrate: http://youtu.be/VAKAChAsu_w It wasn't always like this, and it's kind of annoying how it's always flashing as I try to type. Anybody know what might cause this?
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Mar 16, 2012 01:38
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Hmm. It's weird, almost as if something is stealing focus away from it. Does it persist after reboot?
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Large Hardon Collider posted:For some reason spotlight has been kind of 'jerky' lately. As soon as I type a letter it returns the top hit, applications, and web searches, and then a half second later it refreshes the dropdown with system preferences, folder, messages, etc. I made a little video to demonstrate: I had that happen for a bit. It went away after I did a reboot.
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EDIT: Sorry!
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Mar 16, 2012 13:01
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iPad stuff goes in Inspect Your Gadgets 
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step aside posted:I had that happen for a bit. It went away after I did a reboot. Martytoof posted:Hmm. It's weird, almost as if something is stealing focus away from it. Does it persist after reboot? Thanks guys, this fixed it for me. 
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Mar 16, 2012 14:27
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Rumors are claiming that production on slimmer 13 and 15 inch MBPs has begun and they'll be out soonish? Intel already got Apple the new ivy bridge things for production. Shmoogy fucked around with this message at 14:57 on Mar 16, 2012 |
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Mar 16, 2012 14:52
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Shmoogy posted:Rumors are claiming that production on slimmer 13 and 15 inch MBPs has begun and they'll be out soonish? Gonna kill someone if they keep 1280x800 in the 13" model Shouldn't the new Mac Pros come out first? The Xeons are out and ready...
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Shmoogy posted:Rumors are claiming that production on slimmer 13 and 15 inch MBPs has begun and they'll be out soonish? MBP is morphing into MBA, you all knew it was going to happen!
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Mar 16, 2012 15:52
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Give me a 13" Air with a black bezel and call it a Pro and we have a deal, Tim/Jony.
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Sprat Sandwich posted:Give me a 13" Air with a black bezel and call it a Pro and we have a deal, Tim/Jony. I want a lightweight 15-inch mbp with little to no bezel.
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Sprat Sandwich posted:Give me a 13" Air with a black bezel and call it a Pro and we have a deal, Tim/Jony. gently caress that, the bezel would be too shiny and fingerprinty
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Mar 16, 2012 16:10
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Don't poke the screen, sheesh. I can't deny that it isn't shiny but the black bezel is just SO SEXY.
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Mar 16, 2012 16:29
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13" Pro with better screen and smaller bezel please!
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Shmoogy posted:Rumors are claiming that production on slimmer 13 and 15 inch MBPs has begun and they'll be out soonish? Would not mind at all if they ditched the spinning platters completely and the obsolete plastic disk laser physical media thing too. Then they should get rid of the "air" completely and just make "the MacBook". NOTinuyasha fucked around with this message at 17:08 on Mar 16, 2012 |
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Mar 16, 2012 17:05
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That's what they're most likely doing: 11, 13, 15, 17 inch Macbooks something like dual core on the 11/13, dual/quad 13/15/17, discrete graphics 15/17 Maybe spinning + SSD on (hopefully 13)/15/17
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NOTinuyasha posted:Then they should get rid of the "air" completely and just make "the MacBook". Why would they force everyone in a compromised machine? You either get very thin and very light (8GB, dual-core, SSD) or you get powerful (16GB, HDD+SSD, quad-core) but still reletively thin and light.
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Bob Morales posted:Why would they force everyone in a compromised machine? You either get very thin and very light (8GB, dual-core, SSD) or you get powerful (16GB, HDD+SSD, quad-core) but still reletively thin and light. I think he means in name only.
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Bought a Mac Mini to hold me over until my PC laptop gets back from the shop. Figure if the laptop doesn't get repaired, I go forward with the Mini and build a proper gaming desktop down the line. However, I bought the base-spec i5 model and I'm finding myself pretty dissatisfied with the performance. After opening a few tabs with images in Chrome, the machine slows to a complete halt and I get the Beach Ball or whatever it may be properly be called. My laptop is an i7, last-gen, with a 1GB video card (primarily for photo and video work with gaming (that will be offloaded to a desktop soon)) which I spent $1100 on. Should, if I am to stay with the Mac Mini, pony up to the i7 "mini server" to get the equivalent amount of performance? Is the jump from the base model to the $1K model going to benefit me that significantly? I feel it should, but figured I'd inquire here first.
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You can't possibly be CPU-limited. If anything the HD or RAM. Did you get the base model with only 2GB of RAM? If so, RUN, do not walk to the store and buy either 1 or 2 4GB chips ($17.99 each on Newegg). Apple is stupid and really gimped the base models for some reason. If you have 4GB of RAM already, I'm not sure what the problem would be. You could add and SSD for $150-$250 (or even a 7200 RPM drive would be a bit of help). I have 3 machines - 11" Air 1.4GHz C2D with 2GB, 13" Air 1.7GHz i5 with 4GB, and a iMac with the i3 and 4GB RAM (upgraded to 8GB but used it for a few months with only 4GB) and they're all perfectly fine. The Airs have SSD's so that helps but the iMac has the piece of crap 250GB/320GB 5400RPM that came with it stock. I normally have SQL and web servers running, a Linux VM, all three browsers, a bunch of terminals, filezilla, mysql workbench, a bunch of PDF's open, Word, Excel, iTunes....I rarely get beachballs. And when I do, I either end up having to force quit whatever app it is, or the whole system comes crumbling down and it crashes or I have to reboot. Maybe once a month. Fire up Activity Monitor or Menu Meters (http://www.ragingmenace.com/software/menumeters/) and see what your free/used RAM looks like. Lion will eat 2GB for breakfast. Bob Morales fucked around with this message at 01:07 on Mar 17, 2012 |
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Matlock posted:Bought a Mac Mini to hold me over until my PC laptop gets back from the shop. Figure if the laptop doesn't get repaired, I go forward with the Mini and build a proper gaming desktop down the line. You have other problems not related to the CPU. You're either swapping by running out of ram or you have a hardware problem. Upgrading to an i7 isn't going to do poo poo.
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I would also be using this for video production, would the i7 not be an improvement for that? And yeah, it is the Base Model with 2GB. I'd rather not do any changes or invest more money into this specific unit until the laptop comes back. I'm not entirely sure I like it enough to keep it at the moment.
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Matlock posted:I would also be using this for video production, would the i7 not be an improvement for that? Yes, but the mini server is like $999 comapred to the base model which is $599
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Bob Morales posted:Yes, but the mini server is like $999 comapred to the base model which is $599 So you're saying that the performance jump between the i5 and the i7 is not worth the premium for video work? I'm not exactly wanting to go up to Mac Pro budgeting here, but I don't want to scrimp.
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Matlock posted:So you're saying that the performance jump between the i5 and the i7 is not worth the premium for video work? I'm not exactly wanting to go up to Mac Pro budgeting here, but I don't want to scrimp. Well 4 cores vs 2 cores will probably be a big help but check benchmarks for whatever program you're using to be sure. I'm not sure if a single 5400rpm disk is going to become a bottleneck at that point or not.
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The server mini also comes with integrated graphics, so for most people the 2.5 i5 will be a better buy. SSD will still make the biggest impact.
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Matlock posted:So you're saying that the performance jump between the i5 and the i7 is not worth the premium for video work? I'm not exactly wanting to go up to Mac Pro budgeting here, but I don't want to scrimp. I noticed a huge difference in the i5 and i7. Especially with other windows open and other applications running. I'm a video editor/photographer/videographer myself -- the difference is noticeable if you do this type of work, and it is worth it in the long run.
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As long as you know the extra cores will be put to use (like FCPX or something where it does a bunch of background processing with them) get the server. Otherwise get a cheaper one and upgrade the RAM and get a SSD. Well get a SSD no matter what if possible. And remember the refurbs: $849 for the server: http://store.apple.com/us/product/FC936LL/A ...or if you're willing to take an iMac, $999 for this one: http://store.apple.com/us/product/FC309LL/A Not sure how the CPU compares (cause desktop i5s don't have hyperthreading iirc) but the GPU will kill the Mac mini's while the drive will be eh, tolerable. If possible I'd wait for Ivy Bridge bumps but that'll take a while.
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At that price, an iMac would be a better buy. A $999 mini will have: 2.0ghz mobile quad core 2x2gb ram 2x500gb hdd Intel HD3000 graphics Meanwhile, a $1199 iMac will have: 2.5ghz desktop quad core 2x2gb ram 1x500gb hdd Radeon 6750 graphics 21.5" 1080p display Included keyboard and mouse (or magic trackpad)
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Yes, but the iMac is barely portable. I have a monitor and a 42" TV that I can switch between, as well as the ability to take it with me.
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Just pick up a good 2x4gb set of ram for your current mini, it'll fly after that. 2gb ram is just not enough.
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japtor posted:As long as you know the extra cores will be put to use (like FCPX or something where it does a bunch of background processing with them) get the server. Otherwise get a cheaper one and upgrade the RAM and get a SSD. When I get my laptop back, I think I'll return this one and spring for the refurb server. Seems a good deal.
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