Thanks for the advice. I've done that several times with PCs in the past and never had any problems. But since this is my first Mac I'm probably going to be a coward and buy it from Tim.
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Apple Special Event - 10.16.14 - "It's been way too long"
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The Real Abed
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Yeah. But at least a 7200 would be a little faster than a 5400. Either way I'll probably get a 27" instead so I can at least replace it with an SSD at some point. I got my eye on a Refurb on the store I might get if it sticks around. I won't have a fancy box but it'll be a great replacement. The mini might be cheaper by a lot but I should probably future-proof myself. Anyone know how you replace the HDD in a new iMac? Do you go through the front still or is there access somewhere? Is it easy?
It's the reason I haven't gotten a STB yet. I was hoping for all Apple stuff. But this makes me want to just get another Roku. All I want is Plex! I was hoping an AppleTV with an App Store would bring over quick ports of all the video players and streamers iOS has. It would have been perfect and easy to port being Cocoa and everything. I plan on getting something when I get a new TV. So hopefully they'll release one by then. Else I'll probably just get a Roku. Though my options are open.
Ken Masters
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I'm now anxiously waiting for someone to confirm the 2GB RAM of the iPad Air 2. The reflection issue of previous iPads was a big deal of you ever were outside and FINALLY the gap on the iPad screen is reduced. Thinner and lighter is always better on a device you need for reading. After getting a 6+ I can't use a non Touch ID device, it's so damn convenient to use
Iacobellis
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Think Apple Stores will have the new iMac for display on Monday?
The Real Abed
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Okay. 27" Refurbished iMac is ordered. Should be here by Thursday. What have I done? lol
Retina was tempting, but I only need a server and a little more. Not a full replacement. That's what my rMBP is for.
I just hope they weren't planning on updating the non-Retina iMacs at any time soon.
Retina was tempting, but I only need a server and a little more. Not a full replacement. That's what my rMBP is for.
I just hope they weren't planning on updating the non-Retina iMacs at any time soon.
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wait, the iPad Air 2 doesn't have a rotation switch ?
AKA Silence switch, correct
betterhalf
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A buyer offered $325 for my 16 gb wifi iPad air. Is this a fair deal for me or could I get more?
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Deleted member 22576
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Lock switch absense gives me pause.
LyleLanley
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A new one is $399 so that seems like a pretty good deal for you,
but it's thinner!
Crazymoogle
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Back when Apple didn't think we wanted a rotation lock, I was concerned. But now it's a part of the bottom UI panel, so I can live without it. (I will miss it, but it's like the side power button on the iPhone 6; we'll adapt)
Community Forum
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Goodbye iPad 4, hello iPad Air 2. Going white to match my phone 
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Yep, they decided thinner with on-screen lock switch outweighed a physical switch. Though, I'm surprised how many of you don't use it as the default sound silencer.
I use the rotation switch several times a day, especially at home when lying on couch/bed and shifting around. My iPad is always muted (i use headphones), so I never use the switch for muting.
Liu Kang Baking A Pie
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I'm fine with the switch gone, but they've got to have a better software solution for auto-rotation. Make it smarter, let us train it, anything. It's weird that Apple hasn't recognized all these years in how much iPad use goes on sideways in bed.
Suddenly realized they might as well use the GPS, barometer, accelerometer, and all of their friends to set a "bed" mode when we're in it.
Suddenly realized they might as well use the GPS, barometer, accelerometer, and all of their friends to set a "bed" mode when we're in it.
Crazymoogle
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Never bothered with that since holding volume down has always done the same thing.
Gaming benchmarks? I'm sure it'll do terribly in that area, but thankfully I'm not buying it for that purpose. I do web development and having a 5k AIO is a dream come true for me.
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Shit, why not cut the fat and do shake to orientate screen? I know undo is typically mapped to shake but thats less vital.
LyleLanley
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Ugh, I hate using shake for anything. Why not use a double tap of the Touch ID ring like reachability uses on the new IPhones?
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Eh, within the next 36 months we will see an entirely new input paradigm on iOS so honestly its just a moot issue.
In another thread I said that I wouldn't go back to a full size iPad again and I would get the Mini 3 even though it's less of a good value this year.........well, I lied. I convinced myself to get the Air 2 even though I prefer the Mini size because of how much better the screen is (full sRGB, fully laminated, anti-reflective coating). Better cpu/gpu and supposedly more ram will be icing on the cake. Excited to get this as soon as possible because its kind of sucked not having an iPad around (sold my original Mini a week or so ago).
LyleLanley
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What?
Sir Abacus
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Because you can edit a 4K video at full resolution with 720 lines of room for the video editor interface.
It was the same when the original 30" Cinema Display came out. You could get basically get pixel accurate 1080p footage in a Final Cut Pro window with room for the interface.
yes, definitely at that price.
I'd like an alternative to simply 'auto rotate' or 'never rotate'. How about a 'don't rotate unless I tap with three fingers and then adjust'
Ipad mini 2 is literally the ipad mini 3 only without the finger print reader. $250 is a great price, jump on it.
Maaan. This is temping. I kinda wanna go back to Apple for some time already. And 250 seems almost reasonable.
LyleLanley
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That's definitely a reasonable price, the mini 2 is a great device.
[KoRp]Jazzman
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I've been nodding off for 10 minutes but just bit my tongue while snoring apparently and now I'm awake. Would be nice if it was available though sometime soon so I can get some sleep lol.
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Oh come on.
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Deleted member 22576
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No you read my post right. Don't worry.
[KoRp]Jazzman
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I'm using the store app, anyone try it on the website to see if that's working instead?
[KoRp]Jazzman
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Damn, thanks. This is really lacking the excitement the iPhone 6 preorder had. That I atleast knew there was going to be a long wait list for.
LyleLanley
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Care to elaborate on that thought?
TheChewyWaffles
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If this isn't going at the bottom of the hour I'm going back to bed.
Mind Control.
[KoRp]Jazzman
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Believe the actual release date is the 24th, so you are preorderig it now for home delivery. If it's like the 6 was, it will ship ahead of time so it's actually delivered on the 24th.
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