I had to use Senuti when my HDD died to pull all my songs from my iPhone so I could inject them back into iTunes without losing them on a first sync
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I had to use Senuti when my HDD died to pull all my songs from my iPhone so I could inject them back into iTunes without losing them on a first sync
http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-Sleeve-from-a-FedEx-Envelope/
Make an undercover FedEx tyvek sleeve. The materials are basically free (I used an old flannel shirt as a liner).
All you need is access to a sewing machine.
I'm a big fan of booq. High quality and looks nice. Not the cheapest, but not terribly expensive either.
StopMakingSense
Member
yes
killertofu
Member
I asked this in the mountain lion thread but is there a way I can pick and choose which applications I want after I put a fresh install?
Liu Kang Baking A Pie
Member
Probably.
In terms of what? It will only have system utilities (and iTunes).
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
They likely didn't sell enough to be worthwhile. Look at the resale value of 17" laptops. They sell like crap.
killertofu
Member
Sorry, forgot to mention that I have a Time Machine backup.
I swapped out my old HDD with one I had laying around. I couldn't do a full restore because the harddrive isn't as big as my old one.
Yes/No. I think migration assistant is all or nothing for applications, you can pick and choose from the app store what you want to install. Unless you have tons of apps you need to restore you may just want to reinstall them individually.
killertofu
Member
There hasn't really been anything in the pipeline about a 15inch MacBook Air. Closest you'll get is a Retina MBP.
Another question for you guys:
My battery is pretty close to expiring...has anyone had any experience buying a battery from someone other than Apple? Is it worth the savings?
I didn't know if there were currently any rumors or anything out there about it.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
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I've had this guy since 2008!
And the good news is that I brought my pro in to be fixed today fearing the worst and left happy when they told me it would only be 185 as all the essential components are fine.
Represent.
Represent(ative) of bad opinions
Anyone?
http://www.everymac.com/
looks like it would work. But why would you put 1333 speed in when it supports 1600?
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/index-macbookpro.html
Slim
hahah
Not really worth the trouble or whatever savings you might be getting. I'd stick to their (more expensive) product.
They *were* selling, but not enough.
Gary Whitta
Member
I just want a new iMac 
I just want a new iMac
Yeah - I'm waiting to buy one as well. Hopefully the refresh comes soon.
The Real Abed
Perma-Junior
There just isn't as big a market for huge laptops anymore. They were a thing for a while, but then again so were netbooks. I understand that there were people who wanted them, but they're just too big and too small of a niche anymore. Everyone's going after 13" laptops these days and 15" ones for power. Apple just realized that it was time to let it go.
Just be glad they're still going to update the Mac Pro next year at least one more time. Possibly the iMac. Personally I can't really imagine a world where everyone is using a laptop and doesn't at least have one desktop, but in this house, aside from my Mac mini server/media center, we're all laptops and tablets here. It's gotten to the point that a good powerful laptop (15" MacBook Pro) is just as good as the high-end Mac Pro for most things. Maybe not huge renders of huge data intensive things, but they can handle a lot these days. Apple just sells what they can sell. If it stops selling, it's gone, and life moves on.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Gary Whitta
Member
Yup the Genius commercials may be obnoxious but that service is one of the best reasons to go Mac.
Autumn Wind
Member
Would it be possible to make a less expensive Mac mini with a core i5 ULV processor? The thought occurred to me while thinking about the iPad mini.
Perhaps even shrink them down and offer core i5 and i7 ULV models.
Perhaps even shrink them down and offer core i5 and i7 ULV models.
Trojita
Rapid Response Threadmaker
Anyone know the cheapest place to buy Windows 7 to install through bootcamp?
I had a coworker that was going to give me a copy a long time ago for my Mac Mini, but then he kind of flaked, and now he doesn't have his technet subscription.
I wonder if it might be better to just wait till Windows 8 or something.
I had a coworker that was going to give me a copy a long time ago for my Mac Mini, but then he kind of flaked, and now he doesn't have his technet subscription.
I wonder if it might be better to just wait till Windows 8 or something.
outunderthestars
Banned
Does anyone know if Verizon still offers free hotspot service with ipads?
njean777
Member
Which is odd, working at Best Buy I sell way more Laptops then ipads. Then again, I sell a lot of ipads also. Desktops will become a niche market, but gamers/power users will always need desktops if the current trend in graphics keeps up. OSX will still be important for their laptop line I believe.
mescalineeyes
Banned
obnoxious might be an odd choice of word for commercials that aired for 2 weeks at best.
Granted I think with the increasing power of notebooks I think it is fair to say that most consumers don't need the added screen size and power or a desktop, but there are still professionals and even regular users who are going to continue to use and need desktops for a very long time. It is going to be a shrinking market for sure, but I can't see how it will ever be replaced by laptops.
The iPod analogy doesn't really work because the only thing the classic has over the touch is in storage space (I guess you could argue sound but I don't know if anyone really cares about that on their mp3 player other than a very, very small group of people who probably were never into iPods to begin with). Once solid state prices get down to the point where that is no longer a factor it makes sense to get rid of the classic and just make the iPod touch. Ditching the iMac and Mac Pro is basically telling prosumers to either go to Windows or adapt to the existing product line. Apple can surely afford to treat its loyal customers better than that.
Anatoli Bacharach
Member
So i will be getting my first mac this week (Air 13", can't wait), and thus i've been preparing for the switch.
Now i'm trying to figure out my storage setup and backups. I'm probably going to buy a single-bay network drive for general device-independent storage, and then an equally sized USB drive to back up the network drive to.
I'd like to use time machine to back up the Macbook to the network drive, but it seems like network drives are not officially supported (except Apple's time capsule obviously). Is this accurate or am i missing something?
I've seen hacks to make it work, but i'd rather not take any risks when it comes to backups.
The next step would be to start looking into other backup apps that will just sync a bunch of folders from the Macbook to the NAS. I guess it won't be as nice as time machine, but it'll get the job done?
Now i'm trying to figure out my storage setup and backups. I'm probably going to buy a single-bay network drive for general device-independent storage, and then an equally sized USB drive to back up the network drive to.
I'd like to use time machine to back up the Macbook to the network drive, but it seems like network drives are not officially supported (except Apple's time capsule obviously). Is this accurate or am i missing something?
I've seen hacks to make it work, but i'd rather not take any risks when it comes to backups.
The next step would be to start looking into other backup apps that will just sync a bunch of folders from the Macbook to the NAS. I guess it won't be as nice as time machine, but it'll get the job done?
Yea the MBPs are known for that, although I thought the newer models were supposed to be slightly better at resisting it. It all depends on your sweat, but mine is pretty mad on one side of the laptop.
While that definitely looks to be the case, he's only had it for 2 and a half weeks though.
mescalineeyes
Banned
Way back when it happened to me, the Apple rep told me the following:
"Use a different soap"
I almost snapped.
mescalineeyes
Banned
duh. I know.
The Real Abed
Perma-Junior
That's not even where the palm rests really. It's too high. Plus it's only been 2 weeks. None of the Unibody Macs I've had ever did that.
Souless_PJ
Banned
Yeah unless you sweat straight acid it shouldn't do that after two weeks use. Two years maybe.
RazzleDazzleRB
Member
Question for GAF.. I am thinking about picking up a 2012 13" Macbook Air but can't decide between the i5 and the i7. The only thing holding me back is what I have read on other message boards about the i7 processors running hot in the MBA's, causing the laptop to become hot and making the fans run a lot. I am a developer so having some extra CPU for things like compiling large projects is a nice to have, plus the extra CPU for some light gaming would be nice. However, if it causes the fan to run a lot it isn't worth it to me.
Does anyone have a 13" 2012 Macbook Air with the i7? If so, what is your experience with the temp/fan?
Thanks
Does anyone have a 13" 2012 Macbook Air with the i7? If so, what is your experience with the temp/fan?
Thanks
The Real Abed
Perma-Junior
I just got one actually. It does get warm at least. About what my i5 used to if not cooler. Not unbearable in the least. I still have to put something under it though.
RazzleDazzleRB
Member
Thanks for your response. Even though it is just warm, does the fan run a lot for you and is it loud? Have you done anything CPU intensive? What about gaming?