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shrughes posted:Those are fast write speeds. The 256GB drive reads/writes in the low 700's The 128GB drive reads in the low 700's but only writes in the low 300's http://blog.macsales.com/19008-performance-testing-not-all-2013-macbook-air-ssds-are-the-same Bob Morales fucked around with this message at 19:41 on Oct 25, 2013 |
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Bob Morales posted:The 256GB drive reads/writes in the low 700's Samsung wins again?
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Oct 25, 2013 20:04
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etalian posted:Samsung wins again? I believe so. The teardown of the 13" rMBP 128 says it has a Marvell controller. Those have been slower than the proprietary one samsung uses. At least in their pro series ssds.
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Oct 25, 2013 20:12
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Aww gently caress, well now I'm debating my original desktop/13" rMBP plan. Why don't I get a 15" rMBP instead of a desktop? And instead of selling off my Air, I just get the battery fixed and keep it as my ultraportable....or I sell it and pick up a refurb 2013?....maybe even an 11" one? I mean, sure a self-built desktop would be more powerful for the cost, but an rMBP would be portable...you know, for portability. Auuuugh...this is hard  .
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Oct 25, 2013 20:19
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What's the cost between a rMBP and a Refurb 2013 11" Air + a refurb 2012 21.5" iMac
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Oct 25, 2013 20:30
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I think it's easier to manage and back up your poo poo when you use one computer. I would go for the RMBP 15". That's what I would get if I were in the market for a computer.
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Oct 25, 2013 21:17
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Bob Morales posted:The 256GB drive reads/writes in the low 700's Did you mean to say 512GB instead of 256GB, or are you referring to data elsewhere than in the article?
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Bob Morales posted:What's the cost between a rMBP and a Refurb 2013 11" Air + a refurb 2012 21.5" iMac I get what you're suggesting, but there really isn't a refurb-available 21.5" iMac that would truly suffice spec-wise. I'd have to look at the 27"- which is gorgeous and comes with its own massive display and I could get similar power out of it for substantially less than a $2400 rMBP (or notably more power new for roughly $200 less), but then I'd lose out on the "pick-it-up-and-move-it-when-you-want-to" (it's also worth noting that the 15" rMBP isn't that big and cumbersome- I think it might actually weigh less than my old BlackBook. I'm just spoiled from using an Air for 2 years). And if we're playing that game, then why not just go with the original "self-built Windows desktop + Air/13" rMBP" route? I mean, the only legitimate benefits to the 15" rMBP option are workstation portability and consolidation of all of my poo poo. The other-other option is to park an rMBP on my desk and use an iPad Air/Mini for portable browsing and trucking to class/lab. At least I'd save a couple hundred bucks over an MBA (who am I kidding, I'll probably buy an iPad mini at some point in the next year regardless of whatever else I do). trilobite terror fucked around with this message at 23:49 on Oct 25, 2013 |
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Oct 25, 2013 22:12
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Posting from 2007... loving Apple and their 4GB/6GB limit on memory for the MBP 3.1. Every other C2D laptop I've owned or refurbed for friends/family could support 8GB.
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Bob Morales posted:The 256GB drive reads/writes in the low 700's You can't compare the write speed of a 512GB ssd to that of a 128GB ssd, even if the controllers were identical the 512GB would still be up to twice as fast.
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Got a quote for my busted-rear end swollen battery MBP (claim came to almost $1000 after the genius realized that the logic board is also dead as a result). Turns out that State Farm wanted the root cause of the failure because they will deny any claim that is due to "manufacturer's defect." It seems like semantics whether this was manufacturer's defect or accidental damage--I guess the initial battery failure was due to a short circuit, but that short circuit was the result of the super-depleted battery from my leaving my computer on my desk for a couple weeks. Also is it a defect if it does this by design? Is neglect considered accidental damage? If I had noticed this quickly (and not after 2 weeks), I could have just pulled the battery more quickly and likely avoided all of the mechanical damage to the laptop. Seems like some semantical bullshit since I have this thing covered against "all perils." E: they'll pay the claim. I think this all came down to the guy honestly having no idea what to write in the paperwork. Given that it's late on a Friday afternoon, I'm guessing he decided to do me a favor and is now enjoying an after-work beverage. marmot25 fucked around with this message at 00:44 on Oct 26, 2013 |
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Oct 25, 2013 23:44
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Anyone else dealing with the SSD recall: I just got a phone call from the Apple store and instead of having me wait three weeks for a backordered SSD, they're just going to give me a new MBA. I live in Phoenix, btw.
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Oct 26, 2013 00:46
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^^^ Or maybe they're calling people proactively! So apparently Apple is outright replacing Macbook Airs affected by the SSD issue. If anyone has theirs in for repair, I suggest you stop in ASAP, since the policy seems to be "if they ask and the wait is too long". The Genius I spoke with said the delay for a new part is about 3 weeks. However, I asked if I instead of getting a replacement, I could pay the difference for an upgrade to the the new rMBP, so that's what I'm typing on right now.  Best hardware failure ever. EDIT: They also didn't ask for my power adapter back, so free spare! EDIT #2: If you're getting a replacement, bring your old box if you have it. They'll keep the box from the new one if you don't have the old one. clockworx fucked around with this message at 01:12 on Oct 26, 2013 |
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Oct 26, 2013 00:47
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clockworx posted:However, I asked if I instead of getting a replacement, I could pay the difference for an upgrade to the the new rMBP, so that's what I'm typing on right now.  gently caress you.
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Is there a fan in the 27" iMac? It kind of sounds like a fan, or is it just a noisy hdd?
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I just read this and ran 10 blocks out of my way to see for myself. My genius du jour said it's only for those that take more than 14 days to repair, so I have 7 days to wait. He was so happy for me he didn't seem sympathetic to the fact I had already gone several weeks without because I couldn't afford the out of warranty price. My plea was denied on appeal because the genius who first looked at it weeks ago didn't log my visit. If I had my pick I'd take my old one back now over a new one next week. But I can't really complain.
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Ninja Rope posted:Is there a fan in the 27" iMac? It kind of sounds like a fan, or is it just a noisy hdd? fan
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porkface posted:I just read this and ran 10 blocks out of my way to see for myself. Why would you have to wait? Mine was in for exactly 1 week, and they predicted 2 more weeks, and replaced based on that. I would think they're able to predict how long it will take and not make you wait the entire period. Your genius du jour might not have been too smart. I was immediately directed to speak to a "Genius Admin" who was awesome and immediately told me "Here's what we're going to do" without me even having to ask.
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clockworx posted:^^^ Or maybe they're calling people proactively! Wait really? I asked about paying the difference for an rMBP and was told they couldn't do it. I still walked out with a brand new laptop though, can't really complain.
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Just got my 13" rMBP (1 day from China to California. WOW) and god drat the screen. I'm so in love with this thing. Everything is so smooth and the trackpad gestures are so convenient. Why did it take me so long to make the switch?
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Demented Guy posted:Just got my 13" rMBP (1 day from China to California. WOW) and god drat the screen. I'm so in love with this thing. Everything is so smooth and the trackpad gestures are so convenient. Why did it take me so long to make the switch? drat! How the hell did you get it so soon? I'm in California and mine just shipped today (16GB/512GB) and is estimated to be delivered on Tuesday.
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I have been having a weird problem with my new 13" rMBP, every couple of hours something happens and the keyboard and trackpad freeze and become unresponsive. Everything else is still working in the background but I can't move the mouse or type. The only way to fix it has been to turn the machine on and off. Searching google shows people having similar issues but but that was due to old batteries swelling or drivers playing up with external devices. Don't really know what to do fix it.
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fookolt posted:drat! How the hell did you get it so soon? I'm in California and mine just shipped today (16GB/512GB) and is estimated to be delivered on Tuesday. It was originally scheduled to be delivered on Tuesday. Then it was moved to Monday. Then when I checked earlier in the morning, the item is out for delivery and now I have it. Worth every penny.
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This Mac Pro better be fully specced out for the expected price: imnotinsane posted:I have been having a weird problem with my new 13" rMBP, every couple of hours something happens and the keyboard and trackpad freeze and become unresponsive. Everything else is still working in the background but I can't move the mouse or type. The only way to fix it has been to turn the machine on and off. Searching google shows people having similar issues but but that was due to old batteries swelling or drivers playing up with external devices. Don't really know what to do fix it.
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eames posted:I found a site with a decent list of game benchmarks and narrowed it down to the current rMBP GPUs while we wait for benchmarks. I sure hope the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 runs DoTA2 10 FPS higher than the NVIDIA 750m.
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Oct 26, 2013 10:57
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Why is the body of my MBA so weird to the touch while charging?
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japtor posted:This Mac Pro better be fully specced out for the expected price:
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KATY PERRY posted:Why is the body of my MBA so weird to the touch while charging? Do you mean like a tingly sensation when you run your fingers over the aluminium? If that's the case, it's just a tiny amount of current running over the body - not enough to harm you.
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Kidney Stone posted:Do you mean like a tingly sensation when you run your fingers over the aluminium? It shouldn't do that, though. I've had a MBA and currently have an rMBP. Take it the the Apple store and have them look at it.
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Oct 26, 2013 15:32
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Josh Lyman posted:That got me wondering, are any computers in MoMA? The Mac Pro seems like it could end up there some day. Only the best Macs Apple ever made. http://www.moma.org/collection/artist.php?artist_id=10295
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Oct 26, 2013 15:35
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~Coxy posted:Only the best Macs Apple ever made. I am kinda shocked the Twentieth Anniversary Mac isn't in there. I STILL lust after one of those.
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Oct 26, 2013 15:45
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Which museum had a G4 cube? Because the new Pro is basically the modern version of that.
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japtor posted:Got any third party USB drivers? I've heard of something similar happening with Logitech and Steermouse, possibly something else with external drives (and related drivers) in another case. It's a brand new computer, haven't installed any additional drivers, only use the keyboard and trackpad on the macbook. Thought it might be a time thing so I left it go but after 40 minutes or so it still happening. Plugged in a USB keyboard and a USB mouse - no change still couldnt control it. The computer is still going though (spotify keeps playing new songs) Edit, put the lid down and left it alone for about 10 minutes and came back to it working. imnotinsane fucked around with this message at 17:36 on Oct 26, 2013 |
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~Coxy posted:Only the best Macs Apple ever made. There's no swing arm iMac. A terrible museum.
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FCKGW posted:There's no swing arm iMac. A terrible museum. I still have nightmares about working on those. A computer whose logic board could go bad if you set it down too roughly, aaaargh!
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I got one of the new retina 15 inch MacBook Pros. I'm very happy with it. For whoever was asking earlier, so far it only turns on the discrete GPU for gaming which is exactly what I wanted it to do. I haven't tested yet whether it turns on for photo editing or stuff like that.
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clockworx posted:^^^ Or maybe they're calling people proactively! Any idea if this is a genius bar thing, or is there a chance my local authorized repair place will have a reason to this instead of just waiting for an ssd?
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Shaocaholica posted:Posting from 2007... Yeah, I got burned on that recently. My MBP died and I got a loaner C2D from someone. I was hoping I could at least stick 8GB and there, but nope. clockworx posted:I was immediately directed to speak to a "Genius Admin" who was awesome and immediately told me "Here's what we're going to do" without me even having to ask. I love those guys. I think they're the last vestige of the forgotten days where "Geniuses" were actually trained, salaried tech support professionals.
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Mr. Despair posted:Any idea if this is a genius bar thing, or is there a chance my local authorized repair place will have a reason to this instead of just waiting for an ssd? I just called my local repair place and they couldn't even give me a quote on the eta, they weren't helpful at all really. That's what I get for living in bumfuck nowhere 
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Mr. Despair posted:I just called my local repair place and they couldn't even give me a quote on the eta, they weren't helpful at all really. That's what I get for living in bumfuck nowhere Maybe call Apple about shipping it in for repair, and feel them out? it sounds like an Apple policy, so you might have better luck talking directly to them.
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