3NIGM4 Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Yeah im getting tired of tweaking my comp, have less time, my desktop died and im getting old. Of course ill keep my XPS 1710 handy around but im about to buy a new Macbook pro 15 inches. Heres the spec :Size and WeightHeight: 0.95 inch (2.41 cm)Width: 14.35 inches (36.4 cm)Depth: 9.82 inches (24.9 cm)Weight: 5.5 pounds (2.49 kg)2CPU * 2.53GHz Intel Core DuoRam * 4gigDisplay * 15.4-inch (viewable) LED-backlit glossy widescreen, 1440 by 900 pixels * 2 Graphic cards : The integrated Geforce 9400M and the Geforce 9600m GTBattery3 * Up to 5 hours of wireless productivityConnectivity * Built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11n)4 * Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR * Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) * Two USB 2.0 ports * One FireWire 800 port * One ExpressCard/34 slotAudio/Video * Built-in iSight camera * Mini-DisplayPort video out-put with support for DVI, dual-Link DVI, and VGA video output via adapters * Combined optical digital/headphone out, combined optical digital/audio line in, microphone, speakers with subwoofers (hahaha subwoofers my ass) * I use Sennheiser PC 350 for voice chat, skyping and teamspeaking * I use an external audio card/ headphone amp IBasso to get the sound isolated from the other computer partsLink to websiteMy only concern is the glossy screen, Apples doesnt offer the option anymore on the 13 and 15 inches notebook. Im mostly working on dark environnement so it shouldnet be too bad. And 3M makes some matte privacy filter anyway so i might get on of those. I needed lighter, more stable, quieter, keyboard light to work in dark, more battery life etc. I was looking much into Sager's computer too, if you guys plan to buy a high end/ gaming pc thats the brand to go seriously. Ive been browsing the web for months before choosing this laptop. My sis is at college so i bought with here rebate that save me about 350$ CAN, so thats pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoKz Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Ohh my... Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irefay Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I bought it the day it came out. Its so-so.Glossy screen has nasty glare at times... but 80% of the time its fine.Typing while trying not to touch the touch pad is super annoing. I dont even want to think about trying to type a paper on here. I was severly disappointed with the speed. I upgraded from a 2ghz (single core) with 2gb ram to 2.53ghz (dual core) with 4gb of ram... I notice almost NO diffrence. Battery life is no where near expected (on xp or osx)For some reason I have no audio about a third of the time I start up. Hard Drive may be defective.2!!! USB ports???Special video port with no standard ports availible SUCKS.Have to press FN key to delete stuffKeyboard is not curved.All kinds of wierd little things you have to put up with if you run windows (limited to ONE win partition)The construction is awsome though. VERY lightAudio is good volume and quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shought Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 It'd be great if you posted some great Mac programs here, or just give us a list of names and we could try... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychoticxBloodxLust Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 3NIGM4 has gone to the darker darkside :dance2: I hope you get waht you want and expect out of t my friend sounds to me like Irefay got a (HSB) Horror Story macBook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3NIGM4 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 Its done, im typing on it right now! I had to wait the whole holiday for it since i ordered it dec 9... Hey it may be a good thing, i meet with my family instead of learning how to crack on mac lol. Pictz to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shought Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Hehe, that's good to hear ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KilJaden Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Grants on you're buy , waiting for those pics ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marik Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Grants on you're buy , waiting for those pics ;)I'm also waiting for the ones referring to "jumping the fence..." :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3NIGM4 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 Jumping FenceSide PortsSide ViewTop View, the glass reflect alot as you can tell but im mostly working in dark environment so it wont be an issue. + backlight keyboard FTW (not shown in the pic)Front Comparison with my XPS 1710 both at full brightnessDifference of tickness? imagine the weight...15 vs 17 inches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoKz Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Not bad... looks cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marik Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 man that's 1337 ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3NIGM4 Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 i nearly put a rick roll link there instead of the sheeps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizarre™ Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Nice notebook you got there ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KilJaden Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 The only thing that i can say is Sweet :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessjirval Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Nice notebook, a bright screen and tiny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donaldo Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I like your system configuration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3NIGM4 Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 So i brought my brand new lappy to work last week. Left it in the hotel room downloading the whole internet (so i can browse offline) So torrenting like mad. Then one night i decide to bring the lappy to the bed so i pulled out my long RJ45 cable out of my bag, plug the thing and hook up to my Mac. Cable unplugged it was saying... i go wtf so i tried the short cable that was working before... cable unplugged again WTF!!! so i checked if i didnt rip off the small white box on the wall changing cable... Nope. Tried another of my cable, nope. So i called front desk and told them to send me a tech with a comp to check ther stuff but it turn out to be my lappy that doesnt work anymore. Went down to the store room, took a job compy and confirmed that my ethernet card was blown off. God damn... At least my wireless still work but still a real pain in the ass especially when it f*ck only 10 days after purchase. Anyway did my search on the web and looks like there's a couple issues on the late 08 models of macbook pro with easily short-circuited logic ethernet board. Ill get it repair at the beginning of Feb and let you guys know of the outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shought Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Ah, shame... that sucks :footinmouth: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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