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    Picked up MacBook PRO

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by thecommish16, Feb 21, 2008.

  1. thecommish16

    thecommish16 Notebook Evangelist

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    I went to Apple store and grabbed a Macbook Pro. First mac for me (yes I know not penryn, but not my main computer) and I love it so far. Cant wait to do more exploring and have some fun with it.

    I also got a sweet education discount, and a discount on the 3 year apple plan which saved me 310 bucks in all. Not bad.

    I was out the door for 2100.

    Glad to be a MAC PRO OWNER!
     
    thecommish16, Feb 21, 2008
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  2. ATC

    ATC Notebook Deity

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    Congrats. You'll love it. Good price too. :)
     
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  3. Arquis

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    congratulations on getting it. Hope you like it :)
     
    Arquis, Feb 21, 2008
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    Glad to hear you got around to getting one :-D
     
    hollownail, Feb 21, 2008
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    I said screw the wait for Penryn and also picked one up today, happy about the switch so far :D
     
    Magimagus, Feb 21, 2008
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  6. thecommish16

    thecommish16 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yea me too. Thanks all, I love it so far. My friend whos a mac expert has been screen sharing with me all afternoon getting me started.
     
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    Congrats you'll enjoy that fabulous, marvelous, magnificent, fantastic machine.
     
    the caveman, Feb 21, 2008
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    But you'll miss spyware/malware. Sad! :p
     
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  9. thecommish16

    thecommish16 Notebook Evangelist

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    do you guys use anti virus or firewalls?
     
    thecommish16, Feb 21, 2008
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    No anti-virus here, just using the OSX's built-in firewall which you can find under "Security" in System Preferences. I have also heard good things about "little snitch" for those who are extra paranoid. :)
     
    firestarter, Feb 21, 2008
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  11. bmwrob

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    Just guessing: you like the MBP. :D

    Congrats, commish. Nice choice.

    /considers remark concerning commish's future AW plans . . . [​IMG]
     
    bmwrob, Feb 21, 2008
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  12. thecommish16

    thecommish16 Notebook Evangelist

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    LOL yeah for the money I could have gone AW, but I decided for NOW to change it up a little. Leopard is awesome.
     
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    thecommish16 Notebook Evangelist

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    BMW rob what do you have?

    Also I have Ichat but it automatically logs in when I click "available" how come that can be changed?
     
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    Congrats on the MBP!

    For the firewall/anti-virus program on Mac OSX... not needed. The only time you'll need one is if you load Windows on it (either virtually or through Boot Camp).
     
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    really, no AV at all?
     
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  16. Arquis

    Arquis Kojima Worshiper

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    OS X has a firewall (although im not sure if it even does anything lol), but anti-virus's are not needed for a Mac, as there are no virus's (yet).
     
    Arquis, Feb 21, 2008
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    Oh, right. Mac OSX does have a firewall which I do have active. I just don't have an Anti-Virus program on it as there isn't a real need for it. As long as you don't visit questionable web sites there isn't a real threat at all.
     
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    thecommish16 Notebook Evangelist

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    What did it cost to move up to 4GB RAM?
     
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    Assuming you mean Apple products: MacPro and a MBP. Actually, I prefer the MB, though (I like the smaller size and the great white finish). I don't really have a need for the power in the MBP, but had several aggravating issues with a MB and its replacement. Switched to the MBP in self-defense! [​IMG]


    Sam, I'm kidding, so just a reminder: You may not ban users for joking about MacBooks . . . I hope! [​IMG] :D
     
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  21. thecommish16

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    Thanks Sam...I LOVE Iphoto and the book/calendar etc making ability.

    What is the "upgrade" about though for ilife? What do I NOT have if I dont have Ilife?
     
    thecommish16, Feb 22, 2008
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  22. Arquis

    Arquis Kojima Worshiper

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    iLife is iMovie, iDVD, GarageBand, iPhoto, etc. And it comes pre-installed on all Macs.
     
    Arquis, Feb 22, 2008
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    I love the IWEB too...very cool. I have a website I USED to run in dreamweaver (family site) and I cant wait to remake it. Does the .mac entitle me to a REAL domain name?
     
    thecommish16, Feb 22, 2008
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