MacBook questions
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Just spent half an hour having a play in the Currys store.
Seemed nippy and this was the older model with just 1GB. I was going to get the 2GB automatically but might wait a couple of weeks and see how I go with the 1GB.
Was initally put off by the 13" screen but after browsing a range of forums, websites and looking at the applications in the shop it's fine. Most of the time it'l be hooked up to the TFT anyway.
What are the speakers like? I know you can't expect much from laptop speakers on the whole but are the MacBooks any good?
Edit: Also how long roughly for delivery?
Seemed nippy and this was the older model with just 1GB. I was going to get the 2GB automatically but might wait a couple of weeks and see how I go with the 1GB.
Was initally put off by the 13" screen but after browsing a range of forums, websites and looking at the applications in the shop it's fine. Most of the time it'l be hooked up to the TFT anyway.
What are the speakers like? I know you can't expect much from laptop speakers on the whole but are the MacBooks any good?
Edit: Also how long roughly for delivery?
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If they're similar to the ones in the MBP they're ok, but far from perfect. A lot less tinny than most Laptop speakers.
Nice one, my Dad has a cheap laptop for web browsing and the speakers are awful.
My MacBook will be plugged into my seperates system most of the time so it's not that much of an issue, was just wondering if they were a bit better than the usual rubbish you get on laptops.
Like i've said, i'l be using it at a desk with a monitor most of the time, is it best to remove the battery? Seems pointless charging it up etc for the sake of it?
Think i'm definately going to order one now, hopefully tonight as i'l be at my gf's and she can get me the 14% discount!
My MacBook will be plugged into my seperates system most of the time so it's not that much of an issue, was just wondering if they were a bit better than the usual rubbish you get on laptops.
Like i've said, i'l be using it at a desk with a monitor most of the time, is it best to remove the battery? Seems pointless charging it up etc for the sake of it?
Think i'm definately going to order one now, hopefully tonight as i'l be at my gf's and she can get me the 14% discount!
Ah not too bad, I thought of waiting around till December and ordering it as a Christmas present for myself but I don't want to wait.
Just taking a look at the sticky in the software section, i'm actually looking forward to installing all my programs etc on.
Just taking a look at the sticky in the software section, i'm actually looking forward to installing all my programs etc on.
Yea, do as I do, run the battery down once a month.
22 or so cycles since early in the year. I saw the other week that someone managed 4 in a week.
Yea, do as I do, run the battery down once a month.
22 or so cycles since early in the year. I saw the other week that someone managed 4 in a week.
Wow, I have 48 cycles since June
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My macbook never turns off - power cycling is bad for components anyway! As long as you keep it cool and use the battery lightly every so often you will not be damaging it. Heat is the great enemy.
One not for those running without a battery, the CPU will downclock bizarrely
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305336
One not for those running without a battery, the CPU will downclock bizarrely
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305336
Think it's only there when someone is around.
It is, yup.