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I don't think it is; his Macbook just crashed because I closed the Mac and moved it suddenly. You can't do that with 2006 white Macbooks. That causes scratches on the HDD. Note, the new MBP has a sudden motion sensor built in to prevent this.
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07-07-2009 at 01:05 PM
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07-07-2009 at 04:20 PM
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I don't find my Gateway bad at all... I had it since first year and now I'm entering my fifth year. I do however find it heavy... and it's battery life is ~ 1 hour... So now that mainly serves as my home computer, while my MBA is my travel one.
For me light and thin are important b/c of the limited space in my backpack! Battery life is somewhat important, though I do not carry and use my computer for every class.
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07-07-2009 at 04:42 PM
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is the crashing of hard disks common with macs?
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It was a known issue with early models of Macbooks. Current models don't have the problem, nor do Macbook Pros.
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07-07-2009 at 06:11 PM
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I got the Macbook when it first came out.
Apple is really good with replacing things quite quickly. Although there's a Macbook service on Campus, titles is really slow and doesn't even call you when your laptop is fixed (even though they said they would ;__  . I'd just go to the Apple store closest to you. |
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07-07-2009 at 06:30 PM
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I got the Macbook when it first came out.
Apple is really good with replacing things quite quickly. Although there's a Macbook service on Campus, titles is really slow and doesn't even call you when your laptop is fixed (even though they said they would ;__ . I'd just go to the Apple store closest to you. |
Or if its the crashing HD, you can just call and have a new drive sent to you, and install it yourself in a couple days
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07-07-2009 at 10:20 PM
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Okay so... if im getting a good amount of RAM and hardrive, plus the right wireless, as well as the size and wieght that I want... whats better... an HP or a Dell. Cause Im down to both, and im about to choose based on asthetics lol
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07-07-2009 at 10:21 PM
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Okay so... if im getting a good amount of RAM and hardrive, plus the right wireless, as well as the size and wieght that I want... whats better... an HP or a Dell. Cause Im down to both, and im about to choose based on asthetics lol
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Toshiba 
Seriously though, of the 2, I'd go with Dell.
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07-07-2009 at 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Melanieee
Okay so... if im getting a good amount of RAM and hardrive, plus the right wireless, as well as the size and wieght that I want... whats better... an HP or a Dell. Cause Im down to both, and im about to choose based on asthetics lol
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Check this page out and tell me if you do decide to buy one of those Dell systems, I have a coupon code for 25% off.
http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/topi...afLgjdVI_7I Q
Edit: The coupon expires on July 16th.
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07-07-2009 at 10:29 PM
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Im thinking Im going to wait until the end of the summer when all those "Back to School" sales start.. I think lol
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07-07-2009 at 10:40 PM
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Im thinking Im going to wait until the end of the summer when all those "Back to School" sales start.. I think lol
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I keep saying that too, then somehow wind up at the local computer shop every time I leave the house. Its just a matter of time before I cave in and buy it.
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07-08-2009 at 12:14 AM
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1723
I really...really hate that.
My computer makes Sample Noise 1 and 2.
And the keyboard moves UP when the CD is inserted.
Really annoying feature with the Pro's.
So if you for some reason don't want your roomate knowing you've inserted a CD ...take it outside.
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07-08-2009 at 09:30 PM
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I use an HP laptop and it works great.
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07-12-2009 at 07:44 PM
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Alright is there an important differene between a Wireless-n-minicard, Wireless-N-card and Wireless-G-card?
do i need a certain one for the wireless on campus?
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07-12-2009 at 07:56 PM
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Ooh I second Melanie's question, what do we need to do to get Wireless connection on campus?
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