New Macs - Page 5

Kanz · 8th June 2006, 19:14

^^ Yes I too would like to know

Cheers

Kanz · 8th June 2006, 19:19

In the process of getting a family member to buy me one from the States. With student discount around $700+ $NZ cheaper than buying here for the 1.8ghz. Free ipod nano on top of that too

::Shocker · 8th June 2006, 19:51

That's one hell of a deal. The discounted price here for the 2.0Ghz white Macbook is currently $2658 (inc GST). It's not a huge discount by any means - the retail store price is $2839 - but meh, I'll take what I can get

s0nic · 12th June 2006, 11:21

that is pretty damn good.
so does this mean you have to order it through the apple website ?

i find getting the retail stores (harvey norman et al) extended warranty is far cheaper than the applecare warranty.

(eg: 3 years through noel leeming is about 150 i beleive)

Kickass · 12th June 2006, 19:16

just got a macbook today, white 2ghz model.

will post pictures next to macbook pro ASAP.

Great build quality!

Jian001 · 12th June 2006, 19:35

nice one!

a side by side comparison would be awesome.

Kickass · 12th June 2006, 20:10

here we go, sorry done with my Sharp V903sh as i don't own a digi cam

crocos · 12th June 2006, 20:12

Kickass · 12th June 2006, 20:14

ask any questions about them if you like..

only had it for a few hours, and i have found

build quality better than Macbook pro
Doesn't whine as much..
gloss screen , im no fan
Keyboard is very nice
the thinkness is the same as the macbook pro when open, when closed a little bit higher.

Overall nice machine, but macbook pro is better:P

crocos · 12th June 2006, 21:29

http://flickr.com/photos/tswartz/165320569/

Kickass · 12th June 2006, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by crocos

http://flickr.com/photos/tswartz/165320569/

saw that link today, im wondering what apple will say about that...

homercles · 12th June 2006, 23:58

Seeing as you have 2 now and like the MacBook so much, how about you give me the Pro and I send my MacBook to Simon, since heaven knows when his is going to arrive?

Simon · 13th June 2006, 14:24

Thanks for that. Still not here

s0nic · 13th June 2006, 15:17

ill buy your macbook off you homercles

BadNova · 13th June 2006, 15:59

I want a Macbook with the video hardware from the Macbook Pro.

:O

Kickass · 13th June 2006, 16:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by BadNova

I want a Macbook with the video hardware from the Macbook Pro.

:O

same only way around that it to buy both!

BadNova · 13th June 2006, 17:17

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE1XQyT_IbA

noice

homercles · 13th June 2006, 17:39

That's Parallels with VirtueDesktops. You can set it up as one of your 4 virtual desktops then just switch with a key combo or mousing over the edge of the screen. Works very well and is fast even on 512 RAM (though I haven't done much with it so YMMV).

s0nic: no.

Kickass · 13th June 2006, 20:32

use that with smackbook, very cool

Genesis · 13th June 2006, 20:53

Fuck I want one of these things, hardout. If it wasn't for them being so extremely over-priced ;(

Kanz · 13th June 2006, 21:02

Extremely overpriced?

I think they're reasonable priced. And I'm a fucking tight arse.

Anyway decided on 2.0ghz white, superdrive

Kanz · 13th June 2006, 21:26

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esCVmB0yJZo

wtf whats going on? i call hax

homercles · 13th June 2006, 22:33

I agree - even though they're cheaper in the US, I'd take this over a higher specced Windows machine any day.

Consider that for the price you get a nice, secure OS that's really a pleasure to use, and it comes with the great iLife software. Not to mention the size, screen quality and battery life. Personally I'd take all that over a slightly faster CPU and bigger hard drive/RAM.

And then there's the system requirements of Vista to consider.

They have pretty good resale value, too, judging by what they go for on TradeMe.

Come into the light, brother!

BadNova · 13th June 2006, 22:46

Who wants to buy my G4 powerbook

Simon · 13th June 2006, 22:47

I can't believe how many people have taken the plunge -- in this thread alone

homercles · 13th June 2006, 23:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by BadNova

Who wants to buy my G4 powerbook

How much? My brother's drooling over my MacBook and I need to keep cleaning the keyboard.

Genesis · 13th June 2006, 23:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by homercles

Come into the light, brother!

Believe me if I had $2900 I would grab one now. I'm trying to get one through work, in which case I won't have one 'til summer

That video of the multi-tasking OS switching is insanely awesome.

Kickass · 13th June 2006, 23:31

My flat has gone from all PC , to PC + Mac

2 PCs

1 Macbook pro
1 Macbook
2 Powerbook G4 12"

Best computers ever.

BadNova · 15th June 2006, 16:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by homercles

How much? My brother's drooling over my MacBook and I need to keep cleaning the keyboard.

I was thinking somewhere between $1500-1800 or so. 15" Powerbook G4 (with upgraded ram) in mint condition

homercles · 15th June 2006, 18:58

Cheers I'll let him know.

Just added 1 1GB RAM stick and wow - HUGE performance increase. Can run tons of apps in 4 virtual desktops and no slowdown at all; everything opens and closes faster.

Best $157 I ever spent

Kanz · 15th June 2006, 22:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by homercles

Best $157 I ever spent

Thats good price. Where from? TM?

Brand? Looking to get some (2gb) in time for my Macbook arriving next week

Cheers

homercles · 15th June 2006, 22:42

Just Legend ram from C1: link

Same as the Apple spec: DDR2 667MHz/PC2-5300 200-pin.

I looked around for people's experiences and as usual the cheap RAM works just as well as the OMGuBerlowlatency stuff. You have to give the chips a decent push to get them in the slot properly since they have this lever eject mechanism.

They really do like the extra RAM. Running Virtue Desktops with 4 desktops + Firefox, Garageband, iTunes, iPhoto, iCal, Mail, and Parallels running Debian and its as fast as if I'd just booted up. (this gives 120MB free, though there is 660MB inactive).

Kanz · 15th June 2006, 23:03

Thank you, cheapest I could find was $180 on TM.

Slacker · 16th June 2006, 01:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kanz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esCVmB0yJZo

wtf whats going on? i call hax

It's Parallels on a Mac. Like VMWare, is real nice. Looks cool using Expose and that rotatey workspace thing too (esp with smackbook!).

Slap the Mac, switch to windows. Get bored of windows? Smack it to Ubuntu, or smack the other way back to MacOS!

I like the movement sensor, get some funky things happening!

Hannibal · 20th June 2006, 01:05

I got Parallels today, very cool. However my core duo mini only has stock 512meg ram so it runs like a dog. I now have a pair of 1gig chips in the mail so that will sort me out.

How did that guy get parallels to fast user switch? I couldn't figure that one out..

Kanz · 20th June 2006, 01:56

here: http://virtuedesktops.info/

how much for the RAM?

homercles · 20th June 2006, 12:02

If you install Virtue Desktops, Parallels will automatically use one of them (the one to the right) when you go into fullscreen view. You can bind apps to different desktops as well and use keyboard or mouse (edge of screen) triggers to switch.

The manual tells you how to set up networking so XP can use the net.

Simon · 20th June 2006, 20:54

Fresh off the courier this afternoon, still wrapped in plastic. To apologise for the delays the reseller gave me an MS natural keyboard, MS optical intellimouse, upgrade to 3-year warranty, and upgrade to a black model for free.

Kanz · 20th June 2006, 22:17

OMG nice Si. Where did you order from?

Jonas Undrawing · 20th June 2006, 22:27

everyone rejoice!

oh yeah, the trackpad was driving me nuts (I can't do shit with that pad and one mouse button, although the 2 finger scrolling rocks), and I wanted a solution that didnt need a flat surface. So i got me this bad boy:

The Kensington Expert Optical Trackball. Biggest balls in the mouse industry apparently.

20th June 2006, 20:54	#198
Simon SHG	joy Fresh off the courier this afternoon, still wrapped in plastic. To apologise for the delays the reseller gave me an MS natural keyboard, MS optical intellimouse, upgrade to 3-year warranty, and upgrade to a black model for free.

8th June 2006, 19:14	#161
Kanz	^^ Yes I too would like to know Cheers

8th June 2006, 19:19	#162
Kanz	In the process of getting a family member to buy me one from the States. With student discount around $700+ $NZ cheaper than buying here for the 1.8ghz. Free ipod nano on top of that too

8th June 2006, 19:51	#163
::Shocker	That's one hell of a deal. The discounted price here for the 2.0Ghz white Macbook is currently $2658 (inc GST). It's not a huge discount by any means - the retail store price is $2839 - but meh, I'll take what I can get

12th June 2006, 11:21	#164
s0nic	that is pretty damn good. so does this mean you have to order it through the apple website ? i find getting the retail stores (harvey norman et al) extended warranty is far cheaper than the applecare warranty. (eg: 3 years through noel leeming is about 150 i beleive)

12th June 2006, 19:16	#165
Kickass	just got a macbook today, white 2ghz model. will post pictures next to macbook pro ASAP. Great build quality!

12th June 2006, 19:35	#166
Jian001	nice one! a side by side comparison would be awesome.

12th June 2006, 20:10	#167
Kickass	here we go, sorry done with my Sharp V903sh as i don't own a digi cam Last edited by Kickass : 12th June 2006 at 20:14.

12th June 2006, 20:12	#168
crocos	__________________ Ξ √ Ω L U T ↑ ☼ N وكل يوم كنت تعيش في العبودية Last edited by crocos : 12th June 2006 at 20:16.

12th June 2006, 20:14	#169
Kickass	ask any questions about them if you like.. only had it for a few hours, and i have found build quality better than Macbook pro Doesn't whine as much.. gloss screen , im no fan Keyboard is very nice the thinkness is the same as the macbook pro when open, when closed a little bit higher. Overall nice machine, but macbook pro is better:P Last edited by Kickass : 12th June 2006 at 20:16.

12th June 2006, 21:29	#170
crocos	http://flickr.com/photos/tswartz/165320569/ __________________ Ξ √ Ω L U T ↑ ☼ N وكل يوم كنت تعيش في العبودية

12th June 2006, 23:58	#172
homercles	Seeing as you have 2 now and like the MacBook so much, how about you give me the Pro and I send my MacBook to Simon, since heaven knows when his is going to arrive? __________________ Relax... The Sand People frighten easily, but they'll be back, and in greater numbers.

13th June 2006, 14:24	#173
Simon SHG	Thanks for that. Still not here

13th June 2006, 15:17	#174
s0nic	ill buy your macbook off you homercles

13th June 2006, 15:59	#175
BadNova	I want a Macbook with the video hardware from the Macbook Pro. :O

13th June 2006, 17:17	#177
BadNova	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE1XQyT_IbA noice

13th June 2006, 17:39	#178
homercles	That's Parallels with VirtueDesktops. You can set it up as one of your 4 virtual desktops then just switch with a key combo or mousing over the edge of the screen. Works very well and is fast even on 512 RAM (though I haven't done much with it so YMMV). s0nic: no. __________________ Relax... The Sand People frighten easily, but they'll be back, and in greater numbers.

13th June 2006, 20:32	#179
Kickass	use that with smackbook, very cool

13th June 2006, 20:53	#180
Genesis	Fuck I want one of these things, hardout. If it wasn't for them being so extremely over-priced ;(

13th June 2006, 21:02	#181
Kanz	Extremely overpriced? I think they're reasonable priced. And I'm a fucking tight arse. Anyway decided on 2.0ghz white, superdrive

13th June 2006, 21:26	#182
Kanz	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esCVmB0yJZo wtf whats going on? i call hax

13th June 2006, 22:33	#183
homercles	I agree - even though they're cheaper in the US, I'd take this over a higher specced Windows machine any day. Consider that for the price you get a nice, secure OS that's really a pleasure to use, and it comes with the great iLife software. Not to mention the size, screen quality and battery life. Personally I'd take all that over a slightly faster CPU and bigger hard drive/RAM. And then there's the system requirements of Vista to consider. They have pretty good resale value, too, judging by what they go for on TradeMe. Come into the light, brother! __________________ Relax... The Sand People frighten easily, but they'll be back, and in greater numbers.

13th June 2006, 22:46	#184
BadNova	Who wants to buy my G4 powerbook

13th June 2006, 22:47	#185
Simon SHG	I can't believe how many people have taken the plunge -- in this thread alone

13th June 2006, 23:31	#188
Kickass	My flat has gone from all PC , to PC + Mac 2 PCs 1 Macbook pro 1 Macbook 2 Powerbook G4 12" Best computers ever.

15th June 2006, 18:58	#190
homercles	Cheers I'll let him know. Just added 1 1GB RAM stick and wow - HUGE performance increase. Can run tons of apps in 4 virtual desktops and no slowdown at all; everything opens and closes faster. Best $157 I ever spent __________________ Relax... The Sand People frighten easily, but they'll be back, and in greater numbers.

15th June 2006, 22:42	#192
homercles	Just Legend ram from C1: link Same as the Apple spec: DDR2 667MHz/PC2-5300 200-pin. I looked around for people's experiences and as usual the cheap RAM works just as well as the OMGuBerlowlatency stuff. You have to give the chips a decent push to get them in the slot properly since they have this lever eject mechanism. They really do like the extra RAM. Running Virtue Desktops with 4 desktops + Firefox, Garageband, iTunes, iPhoto, iCal, Mail, and Parallels running Debian and its as fast as if I'd just booted up. (this gives 120MB free, though there is 660MB inactive). __________________ Relax... The Sand People frighten easily, but they'll be back, and in greater numbers.

15th June 2006, 23:03	#193
Kanz	Thank you, cheapest I could find was $180 on TM.

20th June 2006, 01:05	#195
Hannibal	I got Parallels today, very cool. However my core duo mini only has stock 512meg ram so it runs like a dog. I now have a pair of 1gig chips in the mail so that will sort me out. How did that guy get parallels to fast user switch? I couldn't figure that one out..

20th June 2006, 01:56	#196
Kanz	here: http://virtuedesktops.info/ how much for the RAM?

20th June 2006, 12:02	#197
homercles	If you install Virtue Desktops, Parallels will automatically use one of them (the one to the right) when you go into fullscreen view. You can bind apps to different desktops as well and use keyboard or mouse (edge of screen) triggers to switch. The manual tells you how to set up networking so XP can use the net. __________________ Relax... The Sand People frighten easily, but they'll be back, and in greater numbers.