*** The MacBook Pro (Mid-2009) Thread ***
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I've had this white MacBook since October '06 and now the airport is playing up and I've cracked the screen (pixels are dying everywhere, there's a big splodge of black along the top), and as soon as the 13" MBP was announced I knew it was the next laptop for me, but now I'm torn between the 13" and paying extra for the 15", it's my main (only) computer so I'm torn. Really torn.
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I'd go with a 15". They 13" has always seemed too small to me.
Also, you get much better audio quality versus the behind-keyboard nonsense of the 13".
Also, you get much better audio quality versus the behind-keyboard nonsense of the 13".
I think the Unibody MB's screen got a stealth upgrade near the end of its life, so I'd imagine it'll be either than one or better.
Received my MBP17 - the screen (9C99) is majestic.
Edit - Here's a calibrated colour profile for the screen. Parameters in the file name. Screens do differ unit by unit, but give it a try if you have this model and panel version.
Received my MBP17 - the screen (9C99) is majestic.
Edit - Here's a calibrated colour profile for the screen. Parameters in the file name. Screens do differ unit by unit, but give it a try if you have this model and panel version.
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quick question guys, i brought a macbook pro from HE and i was wondering what the deal was with apple care, i didnt receive a product box or any documentation about it so do i have to register my mac anyway or is it already done?
Improved.
It should be on a par with the 15" now, although both are still some way behind the 17".
Are you a glossy or a matte?
That's kind of you, but I'm afraid it won't be of use to anyone other than yourself.
It simply refers to how the panel in your MBP reproduces colours under the conditions in the location in which you calibrated and with whatever changes were made to the panel's settings and/or the LUT.
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Although the above comment is correct however, mine wasn't done and all it took was a phone call to Apple and they did it on the phone. So if you don't get a confirmation email then just phone them up.
Has anyone who ordered online recently got their order yet? My status just changed to "Shipped", but I still have an ETA of 26-29th June...a week and a half for delivery seems ridiculously long! Anyone got real-life experience of how long it usually takes once it's been shipped?
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http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17855573
Once it hits the UK couriers, it will be delivered next-day.
Obviously, this is assuming it's coming from abroad
Glossy. Allegedly the 9C99 panel used in some glossy speced machines is the best in terms of quality. The panels used for matte speced machines have been entirely different (not just a different layer on top).
I know just what it is. Ambient light compensation was disabled, the region of the screen sampled is essentially sealed off, and the influence of any custom software LUT is disabled before calibration. I even had a disclaimer about unit variations :/ It will be an improvement on Apple's supplied profile for the same panel.
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http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17855573
Once it hits the UK couriers, it will be delivered next-day.
Obviously, this is assuming it's coming from abroad
Oops missed that thread - thanks for the link! No records on the tracking website linked to yet, but the Apple page now says it's "In transit to customer", so fingers crossed for a Friday delivery (wishful thinking perhaps!)
Now the only problem I've got is do I open it when it arrives...or leave it sealed til this SATA 1.5/3 mess is sorted out in case I need to return it...
