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CrudeDiatribe
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Have you checked the Console for panic.log? You may be having Kernel Panics, which auto-reboot on newer OSes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kernel_panic#Mac_OS_X
So I started having a problem today on my MacBook Pro where my mouse goes crazy for a period of time, moving on its own. Then it stops for about an hour or so and then does it again for another 2-3 minutes.
I looked online and found people having the problem but nobody seemed to have a fix or explanation for what it was.
Anyone here dealt with this or know if it's a virus/hardware problem or what?
I looked online and found people having the problem but nobody seemed to have a fix or explanation for what it was.
Anyone here dealt with this or know if it's a virus/hardware problem or what?
CrudeDiatribe
Member
I had the same problem on a Mini. Turns out it was a nearly invisible hair across the optical sensor. I was going mad. If you're using the trackpad, I have no idea.
I just hit all the things that said "Repair" or "Verify" to make sure everything was good.
Anyway, the problem was with my SMC - reset that and got in fine. I'd already done the work for a full reformat, so I went ahead and did that anyway.
Now another question...
In all of this, I learned that my battery is apparently now incapable of holding a charge. I'm still under Apple Care - will the store replace my battery for free?
Angelus Errare
Banned
How's the app scene on OSX side of things? From a developer's perspective? Obviously not as lucrative as iOS, but I'd imagine the top selling apps are bringing in a good amount for developers no?
Any site have developers speaking in depth about it?
Any site have developers speaking in depth about it?
CrudeDiatribe
Member
Depends on the number of cycles. If you're below the expected amount it's covered. I have no idea what that number is, but it's supposed to be quite high on Macs without user-replacable batteries.
Got the Shakes
Member
I believe the rMBP is rated for 1000 cycles, not sure about the other MacBooks.
Looking to pick up the 13" MBA (probably the 256GB model, I just don't think 128GB will be enough). I'm going to pay for the 8GB, but I'm not convinced the i7 upgrade is worth it for me.
Usage will be primarily browsing, with some photo editing and (I'm assuming it'll run it OK) some WoW every now and again.
Sound about right?
Usage will be primarily browsing, with some photo editing and (I'm assuming it'll run it OK) some WoW every now and again.
Sound about right?
I got that exact config + i7. I don't think the GPU will be very good for 3D games...
It's literally only WoW I'll ever play, so as long as someone can confirm it's acceptable for that at the screen native resolution it'll be fine.
EDIT: This looks OK.
So after my whole SMC ordeal this weekend, I went ahead and reformatted and reinstalled everything.
...Now, somehow, my Mac is slower than it was before.
Loading, window openings, etc. are all kind of herky-jerky. Tumblr is almost unusable now, and it was silky-smooth before.
Any thoughts?
It's a MacBook Pro 8,2 (Early 2011) with 8 gigs of RAM and an SSD. The herky-jerkiness sounds like it could come from the SSD, but I don't understand why it wouldn't have done this until now.
...Now, somehow, my Mac is slower than it was before.
Loading, window openings, etc. are all kind of herky-jerky. Tumblr is almost unusable now, and it was silky-smooth before.
Any thoughts?
It's a MacBook Pro 8,2 (Early 2011) with 8 gigs of RAM and an SSD. The herky-jerkiness sounds like it could come from the SSD, but I don't understand why it wouldn't have done this until now.
Wow runs fine at lower settings on the hd3000 in my 13" MBA with an i5. So the hd4000 in the newer MBA with an i7 will run wow (and other games at medium settings) just fine.
helloresolven
Member
Other than Apple being quite slow with reviewing Mac apps & taking 30% (it'd be nice if it were lower to make up for lack of sales / higher prices), I think it's pretty good. I know my two apps probably would have never reached as many people as it has without the Mac App Store.
But I really don't there are any sites with developers discussing it... other than maybe Apple's official Developer Forums?
I really REALLY wish Microsoft made its own premium computers like what they did with the Surface. I would not buy any other as I hate ALL PC manufacturers and I'm completely against software and hardware from different vendors. I would have stayed in the Windows world then.
Word 2011 can't send a document as an e-mail attachment to Apple Mail...this is really frustrating.
Word 2011 can't send a document as an e-mail attachment to Apple Mail...this is really frustrating.
You don't say.
A proper 13" or larger laptop computer with an excellent touchpad like the Macbook Air, not a 10" tablet.
Why not just attach it manually? Or drag and drop in the mail window?
And agreed about MS creating their own PC. That would be amazing.
Because attaching it manually is more hassle. You also can't drag the word window to the e-mail. you have to navigate to the folder in the finder and then drag it. It's a pain in the ass.
CrudeDiatribe
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Assuming you've saved it, just drag the icon in the title bar to the left of the name to Mail's dock icon.
Thanks for the tip, but still I miss being able to directly e-mail from Word.
I can exchange my MBP 15" late 2011 for a big discount on a macbook air 13" 256 GB at an Apple Reseller Store. The MBP i have now is not very portable (i travel alot) and since i only use my MB for basic Office work, i dont need all the extra power the MBP has. I still have some doubt though and that is mainly about the screen size. Isnt a 13 inch screen too small for long hours of work? Can anyone share some experiences on that? Thanks.
Not at all. I went from a 15" to a 13", and the size difference isn't huge. Just wish my 2009 13" came with a higher resolution for more content. Otherwise, not a big deal. Dont miss the 15" size, but will be getting the 15 MBPr for the power and speakers.
Anatoli Bacharach
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I went from an old 21" 4:3 monitor to the 13" MBA. I do miss the higher resolution sometimes, but it's a compromise i was willing to make. The resolution on the 13" is pretty good, anyways. In terms of screen size, it's totally not an issue. I just moved closer to the screen.
Crazymoogle
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I'll back up the MBA 13" comments, but the one thing not said here is how your usage pattern changes on a OSX laptop. I had the same screen real-estate concerns when I bought mine, to the point that I bought a DVI adapter. I've never used it, because I rarely need to do any sort of window adjustment/management. Instead, I use touch swipes to flip between desktops. (It's way easier to just have four apps on four desktops than to squish multiple windows on one screen.)
A year ago you could have counted me as someone who was extremely skeptical of touch gestures or even just common use of a trackpad, but here it's really simple and it works *really* well. I can post here with a great fullscreen 1400x900 view, and then just swipe left to go back to my coding window or swipe right to go to Photoshop.And if I ever get lost or need to sort things out, F3 and F4 are right there to offer "what apps are on this screen?" and "what do each of my desktops look like?" at a glance.
A year ago you could have counted me as someone who was extremely skeptical of touch gestures or even just common use of a trackpad, but here it's really simple and it works *really* well. I can post here with a great fullscreen 1400x900 view, and then just swipe left to go back to my coding window or swipe right to go to Photoshop.And if I ever get lost or need to sort things out, F3 and F4 are right there to offer "what apps are on this screen?" and "what do each of my desktops look like?" at a glance.
Anatoli Bacharach
Member
Crazymoogle is right. My window management habits changed in the same way when I switched to Mac recently.
CrudeDiatribe
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When it does make more sense to not use multiple desktops, you can quickly swipe downwards with four fingers (maybe it is three out of the box?) to trigger application-level Exposé, and four-fingers up to trigger Mission Control/everything Exposé.
CrudeDiatribe
Member
Mine does that too. I find push it around gets the LED working again. Seems independent of what's going on with the charging though (or at least, I haven't noticed a pattern).
usually batteries dont charge right to 100% to prevent discharging and other issues
you'll love it... i have an 8gb i5 air and it's such a fast, beautiful and incredibly perfect machine... the wow-effect is much bigger than with my ipad or old macbook
had this for a week after i got my air (also posted it here but got no answer)...does the light slowly fade out?
for me, it's gone now and i still don't know why i had this problem
Vigilant Walrus
Member
Go with the Air.
Posted this earlier in the thread. Looks OK.
Forgot to mention this was for HotS ;/
But have to say, the MBA is pretty beasty all things of the body considered. So happy with it.
QueenOfThorns
Member
I wish Amazon sold Macbook airs with 8GB of ram. The 13 inch retina Macbook Pro is actually cheaper than getting an air with 8GB of ram. (The MBP is $1,593.99 on Amazon and the MBA "13 with 8GB of ram after tax is $1,636.57) The negative reviews for the retina MBP are kind of putting me off though. The stock MBP on Amazon also only has a 128GB SSD but that doesn't bother me as much as not having 8GB of ram.
So...I guess I'm wondering at this point if I should just get the MBA that's on Amazon. It'll have 4GB of ram, but it'll be a good bit cheaper.
So...I guess I'm wondering at this point if I should just get the MBA that's on Amazon. It'll have 4GB of ram, but it'll be a good bit cheaper.
Ken Masters
Banned
Apple better release the iMacs next week
LowEndTorque
Member
Why not order a MBA from the Apple store online? It's only $90 to add the extra 4 gigs of RAM + the education pricing discount. I paid a little over 1200 for my Air with 8 gigs.
Ken Masters
Banned
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009NHAFEC/?tag=neogaf0e-20
What's the difference between the Samsung 840 and 830 SSD? I have a late 2010 base model 13" pro
What's the difference between the Samsung 840 and 830 SSD? I have a late 2010 base model 13" pro
840 is the new generation, has new "MultiCore" controller they have also broken into 840 and 840 Pro, the non pro has lower life expectancy and different IOPs
Check Abandtechs reviews:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6337/samsung-ssd-840-250gb-review
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6328/samsung-ssd-840-pro-256gb-review
Went to the Apple store with the goal of getting a Macbook Air but i returned home with a MBP 15 inch Retina.
You can trade in your older Macs to Apple now?
edit: saw it was a reseller above. nevermind!