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got your C2D MBP? please tell us....
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I guess there's the normal rule of don't use any more privilages than you need to do your job. I've lost count of the number of times I've broken or nearly broken a system because I have 'root' privilages (OK, being retorical, but the point stands).
Macs encourage you to log on as a user account and not root. This is a good thing. You can then enable the root account for doing things under the cover.
Now the Windos bit....
There's two choices, use Parallels (and soon VMWare), or use Bootcamp.
Quite honestly, using Bootcamp is a bit of a waste of time (IMHO). It means you've a normal PC. OK, an expensive looking normal PC. You don't have the benefits of using OSX. Just the wonders of windos. OK, there might be the really odd occasion that you need bootcamp, but I can't think of many. OK, maybe one; you've some obscure CPU intensive application that only runs on Windows that you *have* to run. Quite honestly I'd suggest you get a $400 base station and use that. Same goes for the gamers - buy a Playstation.
My real suggestion is to use Parallels. It's brilliant. You can install a 14 day eval version and buying it is cheap enough. This means you have all the benefits of a Mac whilst running Windos in a window. I've *got* to run Windos apps, particularly Visual Studio for various developments (plus all the non-Mac apps that I need). I've built a VM, backed it up, duplicated it, and then installed Visual Studio on one, and various apps on the other. And I've installed Windos 98 for testing.... great.
Integration wise, Parallels is a dream. The Mac <command> key becomes the <winkey>, you can run it full screen (and watch the amazing cube animation - neat!). There's a few keys missing from the Mac keyboard: you can't print screen (<ctl>+<alt>+<shift>+<print_screen> - four keys!), 'cos there's no print screen button. OK, an old version of Pant Shop Pro solved that (version 4, works great). Parallels also can expose the Mac disc as a share in the Windows session (doesn't natively go the other way though - however, I guess it's possible to create a share). I'd suggest using the same account name and password in Windos as OSX which will greatly improve information sharing.
Performance wise, I've no complaints. XP reports it as 1.2GHz in a 2Ghz Core Duo MBP, which is more than adequate for running visual studio and a few other apps like exploder (remember most of them run on the Mac, so not a lot will be running in the VM).
I've had one nasty thing happen with Parallels. I was waiting for a flight and doing some work in the VM (screenshots using Internet Exploder) and noticed that my flight had been called. Oops!! So I shut the screen, shoved it into the slip case, shoved that in the bag, and legged it for the plane. I got on, stuck it into the overhead locker and landed in London a couple of hours later. When I got off I was mortified to discover that my case was *really* warm. The bloody thing hadn't gone to sleep.
This bothers me. OK, a ton of what-ifs could have happened, but it was the first time this has happened to me and could have been due to many things. Probably it's the ghost of Bill trying to kill my precious. Or Exploder finally giving up on life...
Well it's wonderful. I can't hear a peep from anything.. and I've been doing a lot. I'm just installing WoW now and the drive is QUIET! Way quieter than my desktop. I'm amazed by this whole thing. The latch to open the thing does require a little bit more pressure than I thought it would, but I don't consider it damaged or defective.
I'm as happy as a clam. I'll setup Boot Camp later tonight I think...
I'm as happy as a clam. I'll setup Boot Camp later tonight I think...
Our MacBook Pro's look like they are next to each other. Mine is headed to San Diego however (2.33/160gb/matte).
Oct 30, 2006
12:49 PM Arrived at FedEx location ANCHORAGE, AK
1:39 AM Left Origin SHANGHAI CN
1:38 AM Picked up SHANGHAI CN Package received after FedEx cutoff
Oct 29, 2006
11:46 AM Package data transmitted to FedEx
Original Estimated Shipdate Oct 31 Actual Oct 30
Original Estimated Delivery Nov 7 Now estimated Nov 2
Oct 30, 2006
12:49 PM Arrived at FedEx location ANCHORAGE, AK
1:39 AM Left Origin SHANGHAI CN
1:38 AM Picked up SHANGHAI CN Package received after FedEx cutoff
Oct 29, 2006
11:46 AM Package data transmitted to FedEx
Original Estimated Shipdate Oct 31 Actual Oct 30
Original Estimated Delivery Nov 7 Now estimated Nov 2
Mine shows the same thing!
Oct 30, 2006 12:49 PM
Arrived at FedEx location
ANCHORAGE, AK
We must have been on the same plane! Where are you having it delivered? I'm in Urbana, IL
It shipped out on Oct. 30th Chinese time and won't get here until Nov. 2nd. That's more than 2 business days and really should get here on Wed rather than Thurs.
My MBP is being assembled and shipped from California...
and still hasn't shipped
(ordered Wednesday evening)
Congrats on getting your MBP soon though
Cheers!
-TYC-
Thats really what I wanted to hear! I am all for getting used to the change mouse included and I appreciate the fine explanation.
Plan is to get the 17" MBP / 2 G Ram / 160 HD / matte / FinalCut Express / IWorks / MS Office
...and to the person or persons looking for a case and mentioned Brenthaven as being a nice case, they do make one for the 17", thats my choice
I read this thread from start and share in all the excitement and enthusiasm I see here for my upcoming purchase. I must wait however due to being offshore. I certainly want to be a my home when it arrives.
I can't wait for the apple stores to get the 2.33's in..im dying here. But that the best part of getting things like these, the wait is the hardest but best part.
can someone pllleeeassseee answer me. I've posted this question so many times! Thanks!!!
The 17" MBP isn't scheduled to ship until 1 week after the 15" does, which would be scheduled for 11/7.
iBorg
no, this isn't quite true. What if I took a picture looking at my laptop as I'm typing on it? By your logic as long as I measure the angle along the leading edge (of the side) we will get the correct answer, but this is not the case, as it appears to be 180 degrees
-mike
Silence is golden?
I'm soooo miffed. I couldn't wait any longer and got a refirb 2Ghz MBP about two weeks ago. I'm really fed up with the noise. Wines, whistles, buzzes, clicks.... and HOT!
I'm seriously wondering about returning the damn thing. It's horrid having to work with it sitting on the desk. It appears to have the inverter wine, the display buzz, and a fan that's clicking when it runs slowly.
Anyone any suggestions? It's going to be a PITA to send back as I've transferred everything over. Do you think I might get a refund?
I'm soooo miffed. I couldn't wait any longer and got a refirb 2Ghz MBP about two weeks ago. I'm really fed up with the noise. Wines, whistles, buzzes, clicks.... and HOT!
I'm seriously wondering about returning the damn thing. It's horrid having to work with it sitting on the desk. It appears to have the inverter wine, the display buzz, and a fan that's clicking when it runs slowly.
Anyone any suggestions? It's going to be a PITA to send back as I've transferred everything over. Do you think I might get a refund?
I was on the same plane
Mine is headed to Oregon. Scheduled delivery is Nov 1st, 12pm, but every single FedEx package I have had in the last 3 years arrives exactly one day before scheduled delivery. Not kidding.
160 Hitachi vs 200 Fujitsu benchmarks
There's an in depth comparison of several mobile drives on Tom's HW including the 160 Hitachi and 200 Fujitsu. Here's how they stack up...
http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/10/12/fujitsus_mhv2200bt/index.html
There's an in depth comparison of several mobile drives on Tom's HW including the 160 Hitachi and 200 Fujitsu. Here's how they stack up...
http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/10/12/fujitsus_mhv2200bt/index.html
Is there a tally of who's received their C2D MBPs so far? This thread is moving too fast to keep up.
Call Apple NOW!
You are supposed to be on the phone about that kind of stuff as soon as it starts. You have 14 days to return with restocking fee of 10%. You should have waited. The C2D has a radically different venting system that lets all the hot air out all the time. If I were you, I would have been calling a supervisor last Tuesday morning. What have you been doing for a week?!?!?
New C2D... A couple of questions...
I've noticed two things with my new system that I'm hoping someone could verify:
Aside from that, it's really freaky fast...
I've noticed two things with my new system that I'm hoping someone could verify:
- Ethernet port isn't entirely flush with the bezel (little gap)
- lower right corner of screen is dimmer than rest - even after warmup.
Aside from that, it's really freaky fast...
I think I'm going to buy a:
15" MBP
2.16Ghz C2D
2GB RAM
200GB HDD
I just have one question regarding the 200GB HDD. I've read the earlier posts but I've talked to someone who assured me that the 4200RPM was way too slow.
I'm looking at it mainly for some graphic-intensive tasks (a little iPhoto, Photoshop), maybe the odd game or two but mostly writing, iTunes (quite a big library of over 50 gigs) and Safari browsing.
What do you guys think now? I think how fast a hard-drive is really depends per person.
15" MBP
2.16Ghz C2D
2GB RAM
200GB HDD
I just have one question regarding the 200GB HDD. I've read the earlier posts but I've talked to someone who assured me that the 4200RPM was way too slow.
I'm looking at it mainly for some graphic-intensive tasks (a little iPhoto, Photoshop), maybe the odd game or two but mostly writing, iTunes (quite a big library of over 50 gigs) and Safari browsing.
What do you guys think now? I think how fast a hard-drive is really depends per person.
from looking at the VR of the 17" there doesn't seem to be any new vents on the sides or back... they must have changed the innards and the cooling system inside... i think they should have added more vents on the sides
Personally, I always go for the fastest drive I can get (currently 5400rpm on 15" MBP)
Because you can always get an external drive to put on your other files on...
(External drives are usually at 7200rpm and have FW800 - having both you don't sacrifice performance)
(I'm currently looking at getting an external 500GB with FW800 - if anybody has any ideas as for a good one at a good price - let me know. I'm looking at Maxtor right now - but I'm open to suggestions)
Having a faster HD in the MBP will allow for better OS and program speed.
That's just my take on it...
Cheers!
-TYC-
Damn. I'll call them in the morning.
I've checked and see that I installed it on the 7th October (3 weeks ago). I should have called them last Tuesday.
Core2Duo temperature
What's a reasonable temperature for the 2.16 core2duo to run at and at what temperature should i start worrying? I ran my new Macbook pro all weekend with DJ software which keeps the cpu at about 60%, the temperature never went above 60 degrees celsius, Is that a good thing. I don't know if that is good or not when I am not sure what is normal and what i too HOT. Thanks in advance to any insight you can give me on temps
What's a reasonable temperature for the 2.16 core2duo to run at and at what temperature should i start worrying? I ran my new Macbook pro all weekend with DJ software which keeps the cpu at about 60%, the temperature never went above 60 degrees celsius, Is that a good thing. I don't know if that is good or not when I am not sure what is normal and what i too HOT. Thanks in advance to any insight you can give me on temps