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    neat/cool tricks to do on an apple vs. window

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by guhjeeh, Aug 10, 2006.

  1. guhjeeh

    guhjeeh Notebook Consultant

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    I am really considering apple notebooks and was wondering what are some cool features that come on an apple notebook.
     
    guhjeeh, Aug 10, 2006
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    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Tons! The obvious is iLife which is bundled with every new Mac, but there are also little things that OS X does that people overlook. For one Preview can read and print PDF files, the built in burner can burn .iso's, Automator has to be one of the coolest programs I have ever seen. Basically you can make your own programs to do things like automatically post photos to a blog or automatically rip a DVD when you insert it. The sky is the limit. Security is another obvious. Hooking up an external monitor is as easy asplugging it in. OS X automatically resizes itself correctly and scales everything perfectly, never had a notebook that could handle that easily before. Front row is great. It can run Windows. Better community than Windows IMO. Excellent support.

    The are, in my opinion only 2 reasons not to go Mac. Businesses are one and gaming is the other. Although with BootCamp those are becoming less important.

    **EDIT** I forgot also ease of use, backlit keyboard (MBP) and self adjusting brightness on the LCD. Oh and they are all drop dead gorgeous!
     
    cashmonee, Aug 10, 2006
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  3. jterp7

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    as much as i love my asus w3j..the truth is that if i didn't game..which will probably be true later on in my life..i'd go MBP..the 17" w/ glossy is so nice..of course i'd have to go legit on a lotta stuff too lol
     
    jterp7, Aug 10, 2006
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    If you do play game on MBP on a 19" monitor will it be able to support 1280x1024 rather than just 1024x748?
     
    easyeye, Aug 10, 2006
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    should be..the x1600 should be able to support all the way up to 2048 x 1536
     
    jterp7, Aug 10, 2006
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    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    It depends on the game. The x1600 will probably display any resolution the game will allow it. Will it be playable? Depends on the graphics requirement. 1280x1024 should be no problem. Anything higher might get a little hairy.
     
    cashmonee, Aug 11, 2006
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    You also will probably want to up the amount of RAM in your notebook for a fast, quick boost in power.
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Aug 11, 2006
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    coriolis, Aug 11, 2006
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    Yeah I saw that video before when it was in Macworlds latest issue, of course many in the comments I agree with.

    1. Awww such a cute kitten.
    2. OMG! you're letting it scratch the hell out of it!
     
    xbandaidx, Aug 11, 2006
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    I wish I could go on with the features and continue where cashmonee left off, but um Expose is great, and just the whole idea of all the little things Apple adds, this is one thing you can't view in a store, you see all the small things that just delight you when you own one.

    Just something you gotta see for yourself on that part.
     
    xbandaidx, Aug 11, 2006
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    zadillo, Aug 11, 2006
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  12. Wooky

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    Indeed, Exposé is probably the greatest wow-factor utility in OS X. Open a few Quicktime videos, Safari with some Flash animations, a DVD, play a game in windowed mode. Activate Exposé and see all you Windows-based friends stare in awe.

    Another trick that is sure to gather a few "ohhhh"s is installing the latest version of Virtue Desktops with built in motion sensor support, install Parallels and Windows, and change operating systems with a tap on the side of your notebook.

    Finally, MacSaber is also nifty specially if you are an Star Wars fan like I am (it may look stupid, but it is fun). Wait! There is also iAlertU (even though I haven't tried it yet, it is a show off allright).
     
    Wooky, Aug 11, 2006
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