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sclitheroe · 11-22-2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Juventus3

What makes you think Q2? Apple needs something to make headlines at MacWorld. At this point no one has any idea (nor are they even speculating) as to what that something will be. On my part it's nothing more than wishful thinking, but in some ways I think it makes sense.

Maybe announced at MacWorld, but in term of getting something new in your hands, probably more likely Q2.

Regardless, this years MacWorld is supposed to be more heavily Mac oriented (as opposed to iPhone), so I would expect there to be at least one new product.

Barnes · 11-22-2007, 12:39 PM

Either the MB or MBP would suit your needs. With 2 or more gigs of RAM the MB would make for an excellent video editing machine.

The biggest thing in this case to consider is screen size. 13.3 for the MB and 15.4/17 for the MBP. I have a Macbook and am surprised that the small size doesn't bother me one bit but it may bother you. FWIW I waited years for the Macbook because I couldn't use an iBook because of the max screen resolution.

The MB is a perfect size too.

For those of you that have an Apple laptop, the DVI to s-video adapter is a must. Plug it in to your TV with a minijack to rca for sound, fire up Front Row and you have yourself an AppleTV.

Everything Llama said I agree with as well and I will second the statement about app development. The quality is phenomenal. Check out delicious library as an example.

It's an application that allows you to catalog your books and movie collections if your the type of person that lends stuff out or has a huge library.

To enter a DVD or book into your library, hold the barcode up to the iSight camera and it will read it, find it online and enter it into your library. Very cool.

Juventus3 · 11-22-2007, 12:42 PM

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To enter a DVD or book into your library, hold the barcode up to the iSight camera and it will read it, find it online and enter it into your library. Very cool.[/QUOTE]

WHAT!?!

llama64 · 11-22-2007, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Juventus3

WHAT!?!

Ditto...

frakin sweet.

peter12 · 11-22-2007, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by llama64

Ditto...

frakin sweet.

What?! Does this work on any Macbook? How do I do it?

sureLoss · 11-22-2007, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by peter12

What?! Does this work on any Macbook? How do I do it?

http://www.delicious-monster.com/

peter12 · 11-22-2007, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sureLoss

http://www.delicious-monster.com/

Wow!

Tyler · 11-22-2007, 02:38 PM

Awesome program. Had it for years. Lots of fun to start a new collection. Makes you feel like a check-out person

peter12 · 11-22-2007, 02:43 PM

So if you scan a DVD, does it put the whole DVD onto your computer? Same with books?

Wouldn't this be an amazing way in which to analyze and compile research?

llama64 · 11-22-2007, 06:56 PM

I'll stick this question in here:

On my MacBook using Leopard, how do I do a "Page Up/Down"? Some times I just don't want to use the mouse/trackpad and would love a simple keyboard shortcut for this function.

Thanks!

MarchHare · 11-22-2007, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by llama64

I'll stick this question in here:

On my MacBook using Leopard, how do I do a "Page Up/Down"? Some times I just don't want to use the mouse/trackpad and would love a simple keyboard shortcut for this function.

Thanks!

I'm not sure if this will answer your question or not, but on my iBook, Page Up/Down is done by hitting Function+Cursor Up/Down.

Barnes · 11-22-2007, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MarchHare

I'm not sure if this will answer your question or not, but on my iBook, Page Up/Down is done by hitting Function+Cursor Up/Down.

Yeah that's right.

control > double finger scroll is a handy one too.

llama64 · 11-22-2007, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MarchHare

I'm not sure if this will answer your question or not, but on my iBook, Page Up/Down is done by hitting Function+Cursor Up/Down.

AWESOME! Thanks!

Lucky boy · 02-12-2008, 07:55 PM

My PC is just about to die and I am looking at getting a macbook pro. A couple of questions that I have ...

Is the 256MB graphics card ( 2.4 GHz model) worth the extra cash?
I do a bit of gaming, nothing super intense, but will the 256MB make it that much better?
Should I get the apple care warranty package thing?

Thanks

Flaming Choy · 02-13-2008, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucky boy

My PC is just about to die and I am looking at getting a macbook pro. A couple of questions that I have ...

Is the 256MB graphics card ( 2.4 GHz model) worth the extra cash?
I do a bit of gaming, nothing super intense, but will the 256MB make it that much better?
Should I get the apple care warranty package thing?

Thanks

can't help you with the vid card question, but i think the apple care thing is worth it. There was a posting at redflagdeals where you can get the apple cares package for 33% off. I'll post the link when i'm at work tomorrow (don't have it here). Another note to consider, it's rumored that hte new mac book pros are coming soon (possibly end of the month). If it follows the mba trend it'll have led backlit display, multi-touch trackpad...ect.

Tyler · 02-13-2008, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by llama64

AWESOME! Thanks!

Apple button + Up /Down on your laptop keyboard will also help

Lucky boy · 02-13-2008, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Flaming Choy

Another note to consider, it's rumored that hte new mac book pros are coming soon (possibly end of the month). If it follows the mba trend it'll have led backlit display, multi-touch trackpad...ect.

Thanks for that, I will definitely hold off a bit longer, just hope my PC can last that long

llama64 · 02-13-2008, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Tyler

Apple button + Up /Down on your laptop keyboard will also help

Would this be the "Command Button"? There is no apple button on my Macbook.

Command + Up/Down goes to the top or bottom of a page in Firefox.

llama64 · 02-13-2008, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucky boy

My PC is just about to die and I am looking at getting a macbook pro. A couple of questions that I have ...

Is the 256MB graphics card ( 2.4 GHz model) worth the extra cash?
I do a bit of gaming, nothing super intense, but will the 256MB make it that much better?
Should I get the apple care warranty package thing?

Thanks

No... that increase in price is not justified by the extra 40Gb of HDD or the doubling of Video ram. Each step up component wise at the Apple store seems to be worth about 200$ regardless of what it actually would cost Apple. The Pro's suffer the worst from this.

If all you need is a decent home PC replacement to do some gaming on, the base Macbook Pro will suit you. You likely won't notice the difference in processor speed and increasing the diskspace is cheaper outside of Apple. You will only notice the difference in video card memory if you spend a lot of time playing intensive 3d games. Since you're looking at a Mac, it's safe to assume that games arn't your main focus

Flaming Choy · 02-13-2008, 08:23 AM

well, gaming is starting to creep into the mac market with Cider and just running windows. But yes, gaming isn't usual a primary focus for macs.

http://www.sigelectronics.com/Apple-i/Mac-Software

Here is that site to get cheap apple care. Good reviews from people too, not sure how they can sell so low below apple's prices.