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The "I just ordered / bought / got my new/refurb MBP" thread [Merged]
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I love my new MBP 17" 2.8, but I have a minor concern about the battery life.
Most of the people who own the 17" report a charge capacity of 12800 mAh. I've tried calibrating it twice (full charge, 2 hours rest, discharge until auto shutdown, wait 5 hours, full recharge), but the highest number I've been able to obtain is 12354 mAh. iStat reported 91% battery health on the day I got the machine and now it's up to 95%.
Coconut reported 2 cycles on day 1, which is normal I believe.
Most of the people who own the 17" report a charge capacity of 12800 mAh. I've tried calibrating it twice (full charge, 2 hours rest, discharge until auto shutdown, wait 5 hours, full recharge), but the highest number I've been able to obtain is 12354 mAh. iStat reported 91% battery health on the day I got the machine and now it's up to 95%.
Coconut reported 2 cycles on day 1, which is normal I believe.
We must be in the same batch. My MBP 15 is in TN too. I did not change the config. Just added the mini-displayport adapter. Taking way longer than I expected.
Do Built to Order options add extra time to your order?
I'm curious because my sister ordered a stock MB and it arrived in three days, I am wondering if I should I count on it taking longer because I opted for some BTO options?
I'm curious because my sister ordered a stock MB and it arrived in three days, I am wondering if I should I count on it taking longer because I opted for some BTO options?
Yes.
ships BTO orders within 1-3 business days from China, whereas stock items will be shipped within 24 hours from PA(?)Thanks for the link, this was not mentioned to me at time of purchase.
Also, has any noticed their audio being a little louder out of the right speakers? I checked the balance and the MIDI settings and they were set properly.
It almost sounds like the tweeter is blown on the right and less bass on the left.
Sound is perfectly balanced with headphones, fyi.
It's because there's a "subwoofer" on the right side. Real subwoofers are omnidirectional due to the fact that low frequencies usually bounce against a wall before one wave cycle has been completed (therefore subs are mono and can be placed asymmetrically), but that sad little excuse for a 'sub' inside a Mac is probably low midrange at best, so naturally your ears will be able to locate it. Apparently there wasn't enough room to place it in the middle. Really daft concept if you ask me.Thanks for the link, this was not mentioned to me at time of purchase.
Also, has any noticed their audio being a little louder out of the right speakers? I checked the balance and the MIDI settings and they were set properly.
It almost sounds like the tweeter is blown on the right and less bass on the left.
Sound is perfectly balanced with headphones, fyi.
Cool, thank you for the info. When did they start that? I never had the issue with my G4 PB.
15" uMBP
I ordered my first mac on 6/20. Feels good to finally switch over.
Specs:
MBP 15.4/ CTO Z0GG $1,894.00 1 $1,894.00
With the following configuration:
Processor 065-8453 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory 065-8457 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRM-2x2GB
Hard Drive 065-8462 320GB Serial ATA Drive@7200rpm
Ships: 1 - 3 business days
Delivers: Jun 24 - Jun 30
gotta love the iPhone copy/paste
I ordered my first mac on 6/20. Feels good to finally switch over.
Specs:
MBP 15.4/ CTO Z0GG $1,894.00 1 $1,894.00
With the following configuration:
Processor 065-8453 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory 065-8457 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRM-2x2GB
Hard Drive 065-8462 320GB Serial ATA Drive@7200rpm
Ships: 1 - 3 business days
Delivers: Jun 24 - Jun 30
gotta love the iPhone copy/paste
I ordered my first mac on 6/20. Feels good to finally switch over.
Specs:
MBP 15.4/ CTO Z0GG $1,894.00 1 $1,894.00
With the following configuration:
Processor 065-8453 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory 065-8457 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRM-2x2GB
Hard Drive 065-8462 320GB Serial ATA Drive@7200rpm
Ships: 1 - 3 business days
Delivers: Jun 24 - Jun 30
gotta love the iPhone copy/paste
R U truly switching over or are going to install Windows? People SAY that are "Switching" but in fact they are just using Apple's hardware to install Windows which is not switching over. Just curious?
New 17" was shipped out. should be here by 6/24 (wednesday) morning according to fedex tracking(assuming nothing gets delayed during transit).
It's my first mac as well, should be an interesting transition. I'm going to install 7 on it as well via bootcamp until I feel 100% confident using a mac. It'll be a great learning experience
Don't let me down,.
It's my first mac as well, should be an interesting transition. I'm going to install 7 on it as well via bootcamp until I feel 100% confident using a mac. It'll be a great learning experience
Don't let me down,
.Today is the day my new 15" is on its way, "Out for delivery". So I should have it when I get home from work about 4 with any luck YAY!!
EDIT / UPDATE:
It has now been delivered but I have to wait until I leave work this afternoon to get it, but at least its waiting there for me!! I'm so happy, un-boxing pics to follow.
YAY!!EDIT / UPDATE:
It has now been delivered but I have to wait until I leave work this afternoon to get it, but at least its waiting there for me!! I'm so happy, un-boxing pics to follow.
Ordered a mid-range 15" last night. It'll be the first laptop for me only had imacs since the days of the green birdhouse/microwave-imacs of the late 90s or something im a bit late of the whole intel switch, dunno how im going to let go of this last-of-the-species G5 imacD
only had imacs since the days of the green birdhouse/microwave-imacs of the late 90s or something im a bit late of the whole intel switch, dunno how im going to let go of this last-of-the-species G5 imacD
My new MBP 15", 3.06GHz, 500GB 7200rpm, 4GB arrived this morning! Hurrah! (2 weeks to ship! Come on, Apple!)
It's great! Really fast, looks and feel delicious. Almost lickable.
Just downloading 100's of MB of software updates... Will calibrate battery tonight when I get home. I want to see just how much juice it's got in it.
It's great! Really fast, looks and feel delicious. Almost lickable.
Just downloading 100's of MB of software updates... Will calibrate battery tonight when I get home. I want to see just how much juice it's got in it.
Yay! My 13" BTO macbook pro just shipped today! It's in Shanghai right now! I hope to get it by this thursday!
Yay! My 13" BTO macbook pro just shipped today! It's in Shanghai right now! I hope to get it by this thursday!
I'm jealous. I'm debating whether or not to ditch my 2.33 15" for a 13".
If you already have a perfectly good 15", just stick with it! You already have a bigger screen and slightly faster CPU. You should keep it, unless you NEED the smaller screen. For you it would be more like a "downgrade".
Or unless he WANTS a smaller laptop.
I'm thinking of 'downsizing' to a 13.3" for the smaller footprint.
Typing out this post on my new MBP 15", was just walking through the gate to my app block and the doorman was walking out for the day, just caught him in time to grab my delivery. Just about to update it and fully charge it up ready for a battery calibration tomorrow. So happy right now!