MacBook Pro new arrivals thread

[powerhd]

Received my stock MBP 2.0 today. I have not played around with it too much, but have noticed at least 3 dead pixels on the screen. I had to return 2 PB DLs with the lines so at this point is it beter to just live with the dead pixels?

 

[Cybix]

can you return a unit with dead pixels? there's no way i could live with that, NO WAY.

 

[Texas04]

Received my stock MBP 2.0 today. I have not played around with it too much, but have noticed at least 3 dead pixels on the screen. I had to return 2 PB DLs with the lines so at this point is it beter to just live with the dead pixels?

Back to the Apple Store it goes. So thats a total of 2 outta alot... not TO to bad.. i guess...

 

[Meyvn]

Tehcnically, with only three dead pixels, you're not supposed to be able to get a new one, but if you complain enough, you'll get your way.

 

[dotdotdot]

Just curious, are the OSX binaries themself universal binaries?

I'd imagine if every app in the computer (like safari.. or garageband.. or iphoto..) takes up twice as much space as usual it gets quite hefty!

OSX is a universal binary application... when purchased retail. But, the version that comes with the MacBook Pro or iMac Core Duo will (I assume) only have the Intel binary on there, as in the past (for example) a PowerBook's OS X install discs would not install OS X on an iMac G5.

 

[dotdotdot]

Received my stock MBP 2.0 today. I have not played around with it too much, but have noticed at least 3 dead pixels on the screen. I had to return 2 PB DLs with the lines so at this point is it beter to just live with the dead pixels?

Well, where are they located? On the sides, I'd just say live with it. Anywhere close to the center, its time to complain.

 

[mduser63]

OSX is a universal binary application... when purchased retail. But, the version that comes with the MacBook Pro or iMac Core Duo will (I assume) only have the Intel binary on there, as in the past (for example) a PowerBook's OS X install discs would not install OS X on an iMac G5.

As far as I know OS X retail is PowerPC only. That may change when they update the retail version to 10.4.5 (I think it's at 10.4.3 right now), but there's no real reason to do it until 10.5 as currently the only computers that can run Intel Tiger already came with it, so no need to buy it at retail.

 

[Koutsi]

It supports upto 2560 x 1600. It can run the 30" Apple Cinema display without issue.

Could you confirm that there is free choice of resolution upto that? Is the horizontal resolution possible to choose with 8 pixel intervals or how? (I'll need 1360 or 1366 or 1368 x 768 res. for an external lcd) Thanks...

 

[toneloco2881]

Could you confirm that there is free choice of resolution upto that? Is the horizontal resolution possible to choose with 8 pixel intervals or how? (I'll need 1360 or 1366 or 1368 x 768 res. for an external lcd) Thanks...

Not natively out the box. You'll need something like http://macupdate.com/info.php/id/13375 to output exact resolutions for 1:1 pixel mapping to your HDTV.

 

[Merom MacBook]

Could you confirm that there is free choice of resolution upto that? Is the horizontal resolution possible to choose with 8 pixel intervals or how? (I'll need 1360 or 1366 or 1368 x 768 res. for an external lcd) Thanks...

Does your display connect with DVI or VGA? I think that the resolutions available are dependent on the detected monitor connected. Probably a better chance of getting the resolutions you want if it hooks up with DVI.

 

[Koutsi]

Does your display connect with DVI or VGA? I think that the resolutions available are dependent on the detected monitor connected. Probably a better chance of getting the resolutions you want if it hooks up with DVI.

It's VGA so I guess 1366x768 is not possible. I know some have succeeded with their PCs to view 1360x768 but there isn't so much stories about Macs used this way. Or is there?

I hope I can also connect MBP sometimes to my LCD tv's HDMI port... I guess that would suit 720p or 1080i/p HD film material.

 

[menziep]

As far as I know OS X retail is PowerPC only. That may change when they update the retail version to 10.4.5 (I think it's at 10.4.3 right now), but there's no real reason to do it until 10.5 as currently the only computers that can run Intel Tiger already came with it, so no need to buy it at retail.

goto this address and watch this
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/qtv/wwdc05/
it will tell you all u need to no

 

[NeuronBasher]

It's VGA so I guess 1366x768 is not possible. I know some have succeeded with their PCs to view 1360x768 but there isn't so much stories about Macs used this way. Or is there?

I hope I can also connect MBP sometimes to my LCD tv's HDMI port... I guess that would suit 720p or 1080i/p HD film material.

I get 1360x768 as an option in the resolutions list on my MBP when connected to my Dell 2405FPW. I haven't tried it since my display is running at 1920x1200, but if the display tells OSX that it supports 1360x768 you should be all set.

 

[robbieduncan]

Mine just arrived at work. 2.0Ghz with 120Gb drive. Charging to 100% now. Seems pretty nice, but until I get home and transfer my account over it's difficult to say!

 

[jfb]

upgrade MacBook Pro

I'm relatively new to computers in general, but I always wanted to get a apple computer, I'm buying the $2400 Macbook Pro as soon has arrives in the store close by me (I called last weekend and they told me to try this weekend). My question is, I have $300 dollars extra to spend, what would be the best upgrade.

Sorry but I'm still confused.

 

[chaos86]

My question is, I have $300 dollars extra to spend, what would be the best upgrade.

RAM

EDIT:
wait, no, if youre getting the $2500 macbook pro then it comes with 1 gb of ram
in that case, get the faster hard drive (7200rpm instead of 5400). it will make apps (including the OS) start faster, files save faster, and if you run out of ram and it's paging to the drive (windows term: using virtual memory) it will be faster at that too.

 

[solidbreakz]

memory, without a doubt. I buy my memory from Crucial and/or Other World Computing. Buy a 1GB chip and you'll have the max memory (the $2499 MacBook Pro already comes with 1GB)

Crucial: $187.99
OWC: $114.99

The rest of the money? put towards a sleeve or bag...or put it in the bank.

 

[solidbreakz]

RAM

EDIT:
wait, no, if youre getting the $2500 macbook pro then it comes with 1 gb of ram
in that case, get the faster hard drive (7200rpm instead of 5400). it will make apps (including the OS) start faster, files save faster, and if you run out of ram and it's paging to the drive (windows term: using virtual memory) it will be faster at that too.

JFB just stated that he/she is new to computers in general. I don't think cracking the case and replacing the hard drive is the best option right now (besides a 100GB @ 5400rpm is fine, unless music prod/ video editing is the goal). And getting it swapped at an Authorized service center will cost at least $100 to get THEM to crack it and swap, not even counting the price of the drive. Memory is much easier and cheaper to install. Just remove two screws at the bottom of the MBP near the battery and insert the new chip.

 

[desenso]

I was wondering if someone with a MacBook Pro could tell me how the Sleep / Unsleep feature is. Is it as snappy as PPC laptops?

 

[robbieduncan]

I was wondering if someone with a MacBook Pro could tell me how the Sleep / Unsleep feature is. Is it as snappy as PPC laptops?

Seems to be. Sleeps when you shut the lid (sleep light starts pulsing instantly). It's awake in under 1 second when I open the lid.

 

[chaos86]

JFB just stated that he/she is new to computers in general. I don't think cracking the case and replacing the hard drive is the best option right now.

JFB hasnt bought the machine yet, he/she can BTO the faster drive.

Also, a person who is new to computers won't likely benefit from more than a gig of RAM, but anyone, new or not, will benefit from a faster drive.

EDIT: of course, with $300 he/she could max out the ram (after market) AND get the faster drive (bto) and still have about $80 to spare for a nice bag (wait till the MBP shaped ones come out).

 

[desenso]

Seems to be. Sleeps when you shut the lid (sleep light starts pulsing instantly). It's awake in under 1 second when I open the lid.

Thanks!

 

[torncanvas]

I calibrated the battery last night, and am going to do so a couple more times just in case. However, preliminary battery usage is mediocre.

So far, battery life is expected to be about 3-3.5 hours. I still need to do more tests, but that's where things are sitting right now.

 

[chaos86]

However, preliminary battery usage is mediocre.
...
So far, battery life is expected to be about 3-3.5 hours.

geez, maybe i need a new battery because im lucky to get 3 hours out of my 1.33ghz 15" pb

 

[DSL Steve]

I calibrated the battery last night, and am going to do so a couple more times just in case. However, preliminary battery usage is mediocre.

So far, battery life is expected to be about 3-3.5 hours. I still need to do more tests, but that's where things are sitting right now.

Calibration should be done when you first use the battery, and every few months after, not more frequently.