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I was going to wait until the next rev, but I... 844 Views / 6 Replies  
I was going to wait until the next rev, but I needed to get a smaller book now for a year long photo project. I am coming from a 15" 2.83 with 4 GB ram, 7,200 rpm 320 to a 13" 2.53, 8 GB ram, 7,200...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Dec 6, 2009 at 06:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Never mind, after reading all I could on it, the... 605 Views / 1 Replies  
Never mind, after reading all I could on it, the 250 SSD's are not mature products yet. Maybe when Intel gets a 250 as good as their 160, I will go for it. I can certainly wait a few months...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Dec 6, 2009 at 06:24 PM, in Mac Notebooks
250 GB SSD, Crucial or OCZ? 605 Views / 1 Replies  
Hi, I am building out a 13 inch 2.53 with a 250 GB SSD, the OCZ G2 gets great reviews, but is not in currently in stock at Newegg, the Crucial model is, any reports on it?

I am wanting to put an...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Dec 5, 2009 at 05:35 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Ahhh... I was hoping they would do that, I... 679 Views / 5 Replies  
Ahhh...

I was hoping they would do that, I got my phone back in October, have awhile before I upgrade.
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Jun 8, 2009 at 09:08 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
New 3G features via firmware upgrade? 679 Views / 5 Replies  
I have a current 16GB iPhone. It seems to me that unless Apple has changed the actual hardware in the 8GB 3G phone, one should be able to upgrade the software / firmware to at least get the cut &...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Jun 8, 2009 at 08:15 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Look, bottom line, get out there and talk to... 4,119 Views / 53 Replies  
Look, bottom line, get out there and talk to *pros* who are too busy making *images* to nit pick the crap out of a great machine like the new MacBook Pro on some blog.

Taken with a D3, uploaded,...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Feb 7, 2009 at 03:42 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Well, first off, no one has an "Audience" here,... 4,119 Views / 53 Replies  
Well, first off, no one has an "Audience" here, this is not a show. Secondly, Rob-G is a good shooter and knows his stuff, but his is not the last word on how we working folks feel. So to start a...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Feb 4, 2009 at 02:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Before Rob became a web and gear junkie, he was... 4,119 Views / 53 Replies  
Before Rob became a web and gear junkie, he was nothing but a photographer and shot full time. Now he does the web and gear thing more than shoot. Take that for what you will...

I shoot full time,...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Feb 3, 2009 at 07:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
This is very true for me. I do advertising, stock... 2,099 Views / 42 Replies  
This is very true for me. I do advertising, stock and editorial and a lot of it on location. My 2.8 GHZ glossy screened MacBook Pro is doing awesome by the way.

When I am on the road and I am...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Jan 11, 2009 at 08:57 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Mail typing delay... 464 Views / 1 Replies  
It seems as though when I type an email in Mac Mail, reply or new mail, it takes a moment for the letters typed to catch up with my typing speed. So much so that it is really annoying.

This is on...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Dec 22, 2008 at 04:28 PM, in Applications
I paid a bit extra for Apple installed ram, a... 1,512 Views / 20 Replies  
I paid a bit extra for Apple installed ram, a time and headache saver. While I have never had a problem with Crucial ram, I did once have a total nightmare with OWC on a powerbook. It eventually cost...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Dec 16, 2008 at 05:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Not all photographers want the matt... 2,898 Views / 56 Replies  
Not all photographers want the matt screens......just to disrupt that stereotype.
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Nov 27, 2008 at 06:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Got home yesterday, yep, that was the issue. And... 1,238 Views / 8 Replies  
Got home yesterday, yep, that was the issue. And of course since I don't run iPhoto or Aperture, the update never happened. So I re-installed iPhoto and then updated to 2.3 and it is now fine.
...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Nov 25, 2008 at 03:05 PM, in macOS
Another vote for the new machine, for my needs,... 8,468 Views / 125 Replies  
Another vote for the new machine, for my needs, it is much better. Fit and finish are outstanding.
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Nov 20, 2008 at 12:46 AM, in Mac Notebooks
OK, I am up, getting some work done on here so I... 33,151 Views / 26 Replies  
OK, I am up, getting some work done on here so I can get off of the computer and have a "real" life....that is why we buy these things...right? They are faster / better so we can get off of the...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Nov 2, 2008 at 10:58 AM, in Mac Notebooks
After driving two 3" wood lags through the... 33,151 Views / 26 Replies  
After driving two 3" wood lags through the keyboard and mounting my MacBook Pro to the wall, I was quite distressed that my laptop did not perform well as a shelf.

To top it off, my buddy put his...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Nov 2, 2008 at 02:41 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Nikon D700 NEF thumbs in OS 10.5.5 1,238 Views / 8 Replies  
OK, so now I am pretty confused. My brand new MacBook Pro 2.8 Ghz is rendering Nikon D700 NEF thumbnails with no problem, but my Mac Pro running the same OS 10.5.5 is not doing it....what is going on?
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 25, 2008 at 12:45 AM, in macOS
I would just like to verify something. For those... 12,337 Views / 65 Replies  
I would just like to verify something. For those of you who have the new MacBook Pro with the 320, 5,400 or 7,200 RPM, what is the model number on the drive?

Mine is a Hitachi HTS723232L9SA62.
...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 24, 2008 at 06:10 PM, in Mac Notebooks
This is odd, why are you taking this personal?... 30,237 Views / 514 Replies  
This is odd, why are you taking this personal? Odd..

I am just giving my experience with it, which has not a thing to do with your opinion. I have been using Mac's since Photoshop 2.0, I have...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 22, 2008 at 02:06 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Yep, thought it was odd.... 469 Views / 3 Replies  
Yep, thought it was odd....
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 22, 2008 at 01:51 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Over 24 hours now on my 2.8 Ghz / 320 / 7,200. ... 30,237 Views / 514 Replies  
Over 24 hours now on my 2.8 Ghz / 320 / 7,200.

CS4, NX2, Silverfast Ai, Lightroom and iView Media pro are running great, quite fast, respectfully. The screen is a welcome change from the dead...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 21, 2008 at 02:07 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Spennnnnnndy! By the time 4GB modules are... 2,758 Views / 53 Replies  
Spennnnnnndy!

By the time 4GB modules are actually affordable, the MacBook Pro will officially support them...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 20, 2008 at 11:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
41 seconds: MacBook Pro 2.8 GHZ, Nvidia... 30,766 Views / 286 Replies  
41 seconds:

MacBook Pro 2.8 GHZ, Nvidia 9600M GT 512MB, 4 GB DDR3 / FSB 1066 Mhz / CS4 / Hitachi 320 GB / 7,200 RPM drive.
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 20, 2008 at 09:12 PM, in Mac Desktops
Well I am one, high end advertising, stock, fine... 851 Views / 19 Replies  
Well I am one, high end advertising, stock, fine art. I did three jobs on this new machine today, the new screen is outstanding, a lot easier to get rid of glossy reflections than diffuse ones.

I...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 20, 2008 at 08:10 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Glass is a more efficient optical path of light,... 851 Views / 19 Replies  
Glass is a more efficient optical path of light, therefore, the image appears brighter, with greater contrast which in turn gives the appearance of greater sharpness. A matte optical transmitting...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 20, 2008 at 01:23 PM, in Mac Notebooks
2.8 / 320 7200 rpm + extra battery + mini to dvi... 808 Views / 11 Replies  
2.8 / 320 7200 rpm + extra battery + mini to dvi adapter + 2-day shipping, $2,840

Moving into it right now, perfect model thus far, very happy with the upgrade...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 20, 2008 at 11:26 AM, in Mac Notebooks
2.8 / 320 7200 rpm left China, shipping Fed-X,... 6,731 Views / 64 Replies  
2.8 / 320 7200 rpm left China, shipping Fed-X, here the 22nd.
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 18, 2008 at 01:04 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Hi Mario, I'd be more than willing to... 6,683 Views / 83 Replies  
Hi Mario,

I'd be more than willing to address some of the concerns you may have when I get my 2.8/7200. I have the experience and expertise to know how this is going to shake out.

I often work...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 17, 2008 at 06:21 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Nada? Wow...wrong echelon I guess....... 759 Views / 2 Replies  
Nada?

Wow...wrong echelon I guess.......
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 16, 2008 at 09:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Scratch disk for new MacBook Pro... 759 Views / 2 Replies  
Hi folks,

I have been using a USB flash drive as a scratch disk for Photoshop on my 2.0 MBP for some time, it has really worked great.

But now with CS4, Snow Leopard and the new 2.8 / faster...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 16, 2008 at 06:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
MBP 15.4/CTO, 2.8GHZ / 320 7,200 rpm. ... 6,731 Views / 64 Replies  
MBP 15.4/CTO, 2.8GHZ / 320 7,200 rpm.

Delivers Oct 20 - Oct 24

Spare battery Oct 27 - Oct 30
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 15, 2008 at 07:59 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Hello, I have run a sucssesful stock and... 30,237 Views / 514 Replies  
Hello,

I have run a sucssesful stock and advertising photo agency for over 15 years. We now do more in house that resembles a traditional agency in a very high end market in Colorado. I shoot...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 15, 2008 at 03:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I actually don't care for the matte screens, they... 30,237 Views / 514 Replies  
I actually don't care for the matte screens, they catch more glare overall from more directions. I like the glossy a lot. And I do professional photography for a living...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 15, 2008 at 01:28 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I urge folks to remember the value of an upgrade... 30,237 Views / 514 Replies  
I urge folks to remember the value of an upgrade path is entirely up to the individual, not everyone is coming from a 2.4 GHZ MacBook Pro.

I am trying to have my portables last 2-3 years and in...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 14, 2008 at 04:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Apple store is down again, maybe they are adding... 30,237 Views / 514 Replies  
Apple store is down again, maybe they are adding the spare battery option now...:err:
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 14, 2008 at 02:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I bet an OS update fixes that.... 30,237 Views / 514 Replies  
I bet an OS update fixes that....
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 14, 2008 at 02:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Interesting, I was looking for the little rubber... 30,237 Views / 514 Replies  
Interesting, I was looking for the little rubber stoppers near the iSight and it now looks like they have gone with a full circumference o-ring like feature. While this is going to be nice for...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 14, 2008 at 02:35 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Larger battery? 30,237 Views / 514 Replies  
Larger battery?
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 14, 2008 at 02:15 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Ordered the 2.8 / 7200 rpm 320 GB option. I... 30,237 Views / 514 Replies  
Ordered the 2.8 / 7200 rpm 320 GB option.

I guess 2GB of ram has never got in the way so 4 and a much faster CPU/GPU than my current 2.0 should be fine.

I guess the spare battery is now going...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 14, 2008 at 02:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
No spare battery option on the order page? ... 30,237 Views / 514 Replies  
No spare battery option on the order page?

WTF?
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 14, 2008 at 02:06 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Are we still at 4GB of ram? The lower end Macbook... 30,237 Views / 514 Replies  
Are we still at 4GB of ram? The lower end Macbook is upgradeable to that...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 14, 2008 at 01:53 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Not a fan of the need to remove part of the case... 12,096 Views / 253 Replies  
Not a fan of the need to remove part of the case to get to the battery, but the idea of a quick disconnect for the HD is awesome for travel / security.

Unless I am completely put off by something,...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 14, 2008 at 12:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Interesting to see the DVD drive move to the... 12,096 Views / 253 Replies  
Interesting to see the DVD drive move to the side, during flights, it was a pain to load / unload them in the front given the lack of room. By the looks of this internal, one could ask if the new...
Posted by Kodachrome_Project, on Oct 13, 2008 at 01:35 PM, in Mac Notebooks
 
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