A great video processor powers a great display. The new MacBook Pro is available in 15-inch models with a new mercury-free, power-efficient LED-backlit display
and finally
2GB (two SO-DIMMs) of PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 memory; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB
perfect timing, I'm unemployed for the next two months
Hey, I'm employed, and I haven't upgraded mine! And I'm not gonna, not until it's plumb wore out. I'd love the LED, but really, can't justify it with all that's going on in my life.
I'm still happy with my ol' PowerBook but when it comes time at least I won't be stuck with the old generation MBP. I love these new specs! Up to 4GB RAM, up to 200GB drive, LED-backlit screen, 2.2GHz dual core, and that's the cheapest version! Way to go Apple!
If you get the 17", you now have an option for a higher-res 1920x1200 display for an extra $100.
I saw the new Apple Store 2.0 today, interesting. No registers, no more theater, with metal on the walls and a very different feel.
I also saw an LED Macbook Pro, looked good. It is difficult to tell if it is a lot better without having an old one next to it in your own environment.
I saw the new Apple Store 2.0 today, interesting. No registers, no more theater, with metal on the walls and a very different feel.
So *THAT* is why I saw contractors with measuring tapes looking around the apple store when we were there last Saturday. (And they clearly were NOT looking at he products. Can't wait until I get back up there to look at it.
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So *THAT* is why I saw contractors with measuring tapes looking around the apple store when we were there last Saturday. (And they clearly were NOT looking at he products. Can't wait until I get back up there to look at it.
It feels very different, much lighter. The black back wall/mini-theater is gone and the black software/accessory shelves in the middle are gone, so it has a larger more open feel too it.
Machine Name: Mac Pro
Machine Model: MacPro1,1
Processor Name: Dual-Core Intel Xeon
Processor Speed: 3 GHz
Number Of Processors: 2
Total Number Of Cores: 4
L2 Cache (per processor): 4 MB
Memory: 2 GB
Bus Speed: 1.33 GHz
Could be, but that sounds like a bit of work. Maybe the difference is that he's not sharing a drive, but using it exclusively on a Mac. I notice the piece mentions partioning a drive. What's that all about?
I saw the new Apple Store 2.0 today, interesting. No registers, no more theater, with metal on the walls and a very different feel.
I also saw an LED Macbook Pro, looked good. It is difficult to tell if it is a lot better without having an old one next to it in your own environment.
Were people holding off on buying at the old store because the hardware sites told them 2.0 was on the way?
MacBook Pro Hard Drive Specs?
I'm moving to a MacBook Pro 15" from an old Sony Vaio PC. I'm looking at upgrading from the 120 GB 5400rpm drive to the 160GB 5400rpm drive.
But I would like to hear opinions, however, on using PS CS3 on the the 160GB 5400rpm vs the 7200rpm.
And if anyone has experience with the even larger but slower 200GB 4200rpm drive, it would be greatly appreciated. Does the better processor & 2GB RAM compensate for such a slow drive in large (70+MB) PSD files
"Don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to. Oh well."
-Fleetwood Mac
Thats right, there is even banding issues with gradients. Lotsa
stuff to read on MacRumorsForums about.
I just wanted to post sth I actualy found very useful for my
portable mac. Ever noticed that it takes about 10 seconds
(depending on your ram) until your mb(p) is in sleep mode?
If the light starts pulsing that means the disk stopped rotating
and you can safely carry your laptop away. On the go its very
annoying to have to wait that long. But there is a simple sultion:
Change the hibernate mode of osx to speed things up!
Pretty cool stuff, saves me 2gb of disk space as well
“To consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravitation before going for a walk.”
― Edward Weston
I think they came in at an attractive price. It is the same as I pay with my current phone with data. I will be watching to see how it functions in the real world, definitely a lot of cool features if it works right.
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and finally
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Sell it and upgrade.
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I am curious to see how the LED display looks. No matter when you buy, someone is always working on something better.
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Hey, I'm employed, and I haven't upgraded mine! And I'm not gonna, not until it's plumb wore out. I'd love the LED, but really, can't justify it with all that's going on in my life.
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If you get the 17", you now have an option for a higher-res 1920x1200 display for an extra $100.
I feel your pain. Mine hasn't yet had its 2 month birthday either.
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I also saw an LED Macbook Pro, looked good. It is difficult to tell if it is a lot better without having an old one next to it in your own environment.
Anyway, I'm pretty excited about Quick Look, the new Mail, Time Machine and the new Finder enhancements. You can view demos here.
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So *THAT* is why I saw contractors with measuring tapes looking around the apple store when we were there last Saturday. (And they clearly were NOT looking at he products.
http://wall-art.smugmug.com/
Any Windoze users tried it yet?
On my 12" PB G4 it feels about the same as the previous version.
What are you using?
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It feels very different, much lighter. The black back wall/mini-theater is gone and the black software/accessory shelves in the middle are gone, so it has a larger more open feel too it.
I am testing it on my Macbook and I don't notice a big difference. I have been using FF for a while now.
Machine Name: Mac Pro
Machine Model: MacPro1,1
Processor Name: Dual-Core Intel Xeon
Processor Speed: 3 GHz
Number Of Processors: 2
Total Number Of Cores: 4
L2 Cache (per processor): 4 MB
Memory: 2 GB
Bus Speed: 1.33 GHz
Yes, yes, I like me some widget action. So sue me. :-P
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I hope the hello kitty widget people fix it before Leopard Ships!!!11!!!!!!1!!
/kidding
//or am I?
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Or he forgot what he's installed.
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Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam
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Were people holding off on buying at the old store because the hardware sites told them 2.0 was on the way?
nyuk nyuk
http://www.hardmac.com/news/2007-06-21/#6923
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I'm moving to a MacBook Pro 15" from an old Sony Vaio PC. I'm looking at upgrading from the 120 GB 5400rpm drive to the 160GB 5400rpm drive.
But I would like to hear opinions, however, on using PS CS3 on the the 160GB 5400rpm vs the 7200rpm.
And if anyone has experience with the even larger but slower 200GB 4200rpm drive, it would be greatly appreciated. Does the better processor & 2GB RAM compensate for such a slow drive in large (70+MB) PSD files
-Fleetwood Mac
Thats right, there is even banding issues with gradients. Lotsa
stuff to read on MacRumorsForums about.
I just wanted to post sth I actualy found very useful for my
portable mac. Ever noticed that it takes about 10 seconds
(depending on your ram) until your mb(p) is in sleep mode?
If the light starts pulsing that means the disk stopped rotating
and you can safely carry your laptop away. On the go its very
annoying to have to wait that long. But there is a simple sultion:
Change the hibernate mode of osx to speed things up!
Here is the easy to follow tutorial: http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20070302210328928
Pretty cool stuff, saves me 2gb of disk space as well
― Edward Weston
I think they came in at an attractive price. It is the same as I pay with my current phone with data. I will be watching to see how it functions in the real world, definitely a lot of cool features if it works right.