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Mac Hardware and Software |OT| - All things Macintosh
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The_Inquisitor
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Gary Whitta
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I just inputted specs for a 2010 13" MacBook Air on sellyourmac.com - used the exact same specs for both models, the only difference being 2gb RAM on one and 4gb RAM on the other. The site offered me $510 for the 2gb model and $563 for the $4gb. So that's $53 higher resale value based on a 2gb RAM difference. The current models are 4gb and 8gb, double the difference in RAM. You do the math.
BruceLeeRoy
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Anyone?
The_Inquisitor
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Yeah, but if you actually use the 8gb the depreciation isn't that big a deal.
Gary Whitta
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Yeah, my point is that the extra RAM does in fact help the resale value, it's not insignificant at all.
The_Inquisitor
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Ah okay we're on the same page. I plan to possibly VM into my work computer AND work in a X11 environment at the same time. 8GB of ram seems like a no brainer.
POWERSPHERE
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It's only a hundred bucks and the 4 gig is fine anyway, so if you're thinking about it go 8 gig. I was in the same boat.
Sorry, meant to write Alaska not Arkansas.
The_Inquisitor
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He never does. He'll post a pic or two words and expect us all to read his mind.
The_Inquisitor
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Gary's trying to say that a 4GB MBA does not sell for the same as a 8GB MBA used. You do get some money to make up for the difference.
The_Inquisitor
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Oh dammit so close to shaming you.
Gary Whitta
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Here, it'll go faster if I do the math for you.
2gb/4gb RAM differential = $50
4gb/8gb RAM differential = $100
Double the difference in RAM, double the difference in price.
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Gary Whitta
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Even if it's only $50 that's still 5x what you used in your misguided iPhone storage space analogy.
The point is that RAM, like every other component, does of course depreciate, but not to the insignificant degree that you tried to argue. Also, it's just easier to sell a higher-specced machine. A lot of people just aren't interested in buying the base RAM model a few years later when you need more RAM each year.
Gary Whitta
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Okay I'm done arguing with Greyface, it's pointless trying to debate people who can't even bother to type more than a few characters. Ignore list +1.
BruceLeeRoy
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GARY you SOB stop arguing with Grey Face and drop some knowledge on me.
Gary Whitta
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What do you need?
What are out trying to say, Lassie? Timmy fell down the well? Oh no, we have to save him!
BruceLeeRoy
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Ooh Nice check this out:
My current Mac setup right now is I have 2 laptops(Me: Macbook Pro, Wife: Macbook Air) a Tony Mac and a airport extreme.
I really want a central media server where all the laptops and my TV can access music and movies. I figure I need to get apple TV to help with that as well but what else would you guys recommend to set this up as efficiently as possible.
What should I do?
Gary Whitta
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Hmm, not sure, I think there are many ways you can do it. I have an iMac and a laptop and most of the media is on the iMac. Media gets streamed from that to the Apple TV.
BruceLeeRoy
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Do you just share the iMac with your laptop for songs and such?
Hmm this looks interesting. Ill have to check it out. Thanks man
Here's a decent guide: http://lifehacker.com/5919558/turn-...p-streaming-or-torrenting-machine-with-ubuntu
This particular setup uses Ubuntu, but it should work for Macs as well (considering the program started on Mac and all), and gives you a decent look at to what a Plex machine is capable of.
BruceLeeRoy
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Wow this is excellent. Thank you so much
The_Inquisitor
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Or just buy a synology NAS for 189. Less power consumption which is important.
mescalineeyes
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I am very curious. Thank you very much.
I still haven't pulled the trigger because I heard rumors of choppiness on that model. At least I got my Thunderbolt Display on the way! ;D
The_Inquisitor
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MutantCyborg
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So I'm staring down the Macbook Pro page and I honestly can't decide which model I want... I'm buying the laptop as a Comp. Sci. major at my university. Last night I was set on the base Retina model, but today I am unsure again. I would either be buying the base Retina model or the Normal Macbook Pro @ 2.6 ghz model at the same price.
Are people having problems with the Retina model? Should I just decide on one quickly today? I'm sure I'll be happy with either but am just a little on edge when I am about to spend this much money on a laptop.
Are people having problems with the Retina model? Should I just decide on one quickly today? I'm sure I'll be happy with either but am just a little on edge when I am about to spend this much money on a laptop.
there's some latency issues, but that's a given considering this is running over gigabit ethernet and not a direct SATA interface. otherwise, throughput is more than good enough for file management and touchups in Lightroom, and files transfer over the network great. another snazzy feature with Synology - you can set up a DYNDNS service and access all your files through any web browser supporting java. the interface is tops, and you can stream the Synology 'OS' has a built in streaming media player as well. you can queue downloads/torrents remotely, hook up USB cams the device for a make-shift security cam device, run a DLNA server and, if you love working with code, even install an AirTunes emulator, plug in a USB soundcard and have a remote speaker system.
give the beta interface a test - http://www.synology.com/products/dsm_livedemo.php?lang=us. all the 'programs' in the OS are nestled in the upper left menu button. oh, just saw that there's a Plex Server package available for Synology too.
Synology and HDHomeRun are my most favorite purchases over the last few years because both devices, at the core, rip functionality away from any one computer and networks it to any and all devices you have in your home.
i have no experience using Aperture, but there do appear to be some issues - http://forum.synology.com/enu/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=39855
mescalineeyes
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If you don't like it, you can return it.
The_Inquisitor
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I don't use aperture. Plan is to continue using lightroom.
Get hands-on experience with both models. Decide if the added money really adds value for you personally. As for a day-to-day uni laptop, both will be amazing either way.
DeadRockstar
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Thanks man, that's a clever solution. I may just do the same thing.
MutantCyborg
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Can I return it even if I order online?
Yea, I've played with last years MBP at BestBuy since there isn't a Apple Store close to me. Does anyone know how long it takes for Brick and Mortar stores to get the latest models in?
Thanks! Missed the announcement for some reason
Got the Shakes
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You can ship it back to Apple if you order it from them and want to return it.
I was in my Best Buy a few days ago, and they had a price tag in the Apple section for 2 different retina models, but I didn't ask if they have any in stock.
For what it's worth, I got my rMPB early this week, and I love it. I bought the base model, and would recommend it to almost anyone, unless having a lot of storage built in is a big deal. I have all of my media files on a NAS and also a portable external hard drive, so it's not an issue for me.
killertofu
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My girlfriend just bought a retina MacBook Pro. My jealousy is immense. Especially since my Mac is torn apart
"Borrow" it.
I have a stupid question about the retina MBP
Apple says the cutouts for the side vents add torsional rigidity because of the little pillars. How does cutting material away from a solid object make it more rigid? I'm not a materials engineer, but that makes no sense to me.
From the ars review, but I also saw it in the liveblog of the announcement.
Wouldn't it be stronger if the vents weren't there?? So confused
Apple says the cutouts for the side vents add torsional rigidity because of the little pillars. How does cutting material away from a solid object make it more rigid? I'm not a materials engineer, but that makes no sense to me.
From the ars review, but I also saw it in the liveblog of the announcement.
Wouldn't it be stronger if the vents weren't there?? So confused