Welcome to the MacNN Forums.

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

You are here: MacNN Forums > Search Forums > Search Results

Search: Posts Made By: reRESERVEDMD
Thread Thread Starter Last Post Replies Views Forum
True, but I don't really care about anything but... 2,602 Views / 33 Replies  
True, but I don't really care about anything but the stuff that's already been available the time I bought it and haven't selected it. I realize that the high res screen only adds about an inch...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Dec 2, 2010 at 02:05 AM, in Mac Notebooks
No, nothing to worry about. As Doc HM said, it's... 5,313 Views / 7 Replies  
No, nothing to worry about. As Doc HM said, it's SMS locking the drive whenever it senses sudden movement. I used to hear it whenever I tapped the bed on which the laptop was lying. Switch to SSD for...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Dec 2, 2010 at 01:58 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Another reason to make me feel worse for buying... 2,602 Views / 33 Replies  
Another reason to make me feel worse for buying computer from Best Buy and getting 1440x900 display :/ I got an i7 MBP that's already outdated cause I haven't forked out another 100 to get the high...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Nov 28, 2010 at 01:04 AM, in Mac Notebooks
MBP 15 i7 screen dim 742 Views / 1 Replies  
Hey,

When I stop using my MBP, it will spontaneously dim the screen for half a second and return back to its normal brightness.

Also, I noted today that when I've switched the graphic mode from...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Nov 22, 2010 at 12:19 AM, in Mac Notebooks
What I mean was: Look at the upper right... 1,416 Views / 15 Replies  
What I mean was:

Look at the upper right corner of the screen and tilt the device so that you're looking from an extreme angle. There's a line going thru the whole right side that's really bright....
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Sep 27, 2010 at 08:20 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
iPhone 4 bright sides 1,416 Views / 15 Replies  
Hi

I've had an issue with my iPhone 4 and decided to get it replaced. After arguing for 15 mins that I shouldn't get a white box model because I'm within 30 day return period, I finally walked out...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Sep 26, 2010 at 11:18 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
rev b I should say. This 'rev' part probably... 697 Views / 3 Replies  
rev b I should say. This 'rev' part probably talks about whether you have a tightly spaced keyboard like the pre-unibody ones or the loose spaced like everything Apple nowadays. Although, I'm not...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Sep 6, 2010 at 02:39 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Sticky: It looks like IKEA Furuksog pine table and VIKA... 1,700,205 Views / 4,099 Replies  
It looks like IKEA Furuksog pine table and VIKA legs...

Don't ask how I know it :P IKEA is my second home recently since I've been remodeling most of my house and they know me by first name there...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Aug 29, 2010 at 02:53 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Damn... thanks a lot for the heads up! Didn't... 4,105 Views / 6 Replies  
Damn... thanks a lot for the heads up! Didn't know the secure erase meant I would need an OS with TRIM support still. I guess I'm gonna wait and then do it.

Thanks a lot!
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Aug 21, 2010 at 07:41 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Just go to the Genius Bar and have them replace... 955 Views / 3 Replies  
Just go to the Genius Bar and have them replace it. I wouldn't risk running out of warranty and then have the battery go kaput... [happened to me :/]
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Aug 21, 2010 at 12:40 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I guess; I also heard something about securely... 4,105 Views / 6 Replies  
I guess; I also heard something about securely erasing the drive... overwrite will cause the SSD to reset itself or something like that but I cannot find anything about it when I need it :/
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Aug 20, 2010 at 10:07 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Formatting an SSD 4,105 Views / 6 Replies  
Hi,

I want to install a new copy of Mac OS X from scratch. However, since SSD's degrade I was wondering whether it's a good idea. I heard that there's a way to do it without SSD degrading due to...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Aug 20, 2010 at 06:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I really don't care about the antenna issue. I... 30,793 Views / 677 Replies  
I really don't care about the antenna issue. I always use a nice, clear case. People are seriously getting too worked up over this. I'm a perfectionist, yet it doesn't bother me. Reason being is...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Aug 3, 2010 at 01:38 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Get the i7 since you will end up using it longer... 1,243 Views / 7 Replies  
Get the i7 since you will end up using it longer than the i5. New stuff comes out... natural reaction is to buy the new, but then you look at your i7 beast and realize you don't need that new iMac or...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Aug 3, 2010 at 01:35 PM, in Mac Desktops
Glass desk - advice? 2,634 Views / 13 Replies  
Hi,

To make this short. It's time for a new desk and I really like the IKEA's Galant system. It's a 1/2 inch glass with support struts throughout that can handle around 140 pounds.

Does anyone...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Jul 31, 2010 at 10:51 PM, in MacNN Lounge
I see. Thanks a lot guys. Seems like I will have... 1,036 Views / 7 Replies  
I see. Thanks a lot guys. Seems like I will have to live with AT&T that pisses me off a lot. I know T-Mobile is a network that's worse than AT&T but I can't stand their customer service!
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Jul 13, 2010 at 10:34 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Belkin ClearVue or something like that at Best... 6,229 Views / 36 Replies  
Belkin ClearVue or something like that at Best Buy! $25 and it protects the entire phone. It's also clear, so you can see your device and is everything but bulky!
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Jul 12, 2010 at 12:31 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
iPhone 4 and T-Mobile USA 1,036 Views / 7 Replies  
Hi,

From what I've heard, I understand that if you decide to use your iPhone with T-Mobile, you're only capable of using their EDGE network as opposed to 3G because of the phone's band...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Jul 12, 2010 at 12:23 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
As for the speed, the difference is beyond words.... 887 Views / 8 Replies  
As for the speed, the difference is beyond words. Startup down from 30 seconds to 12. Apps launch instantaneously and everything downloads super fast. I highly recommend it despite the smaller size...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Jul 11, 2010 at 12:54 AM, in Mac Notebooks
As 'Strong' said, give craigslist a try! I was... 887 Views / 8 Replies  
As 'Strong' said, give craigslist a try! I was reluctant, thinking no one wants my computer though well taken care of... Turned out I sold it in 8 hours and 400 bucks over what Gazelle offered me for...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Jul 10, 2010 at 02:12 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I have iSkin and it feels great! It's thin,... 833 Views / 4 Replies  
I have iSkin and it feels great! It's thin, smooth and very well fitting. Stay away from Marware! They're horrible!!!!
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Jun 20, 2010 at 02:04 AM, in Mac Notebooks
7200, my bad ;) 946 Views / 10 Replies  
7200, my bad ;)
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on May 22, 2010 at 01:26 AM, in Mac Notebooks
There were a lot of posts here and there about... 946 Views / 10 Replies  
There were a lot of posts here and there about 7200 rpm drives and how marginally they affect the battery life and temperature. You have nothing to worry about. Just enjoy the speed!
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on May 21, 2010 at 06:12 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Today the boot speed went back down to 8 seconds.... 2,422 Views / 7 Replies  
Today the boot speed went back down to 8 seconds. I also haven't seen any problems since. I have 2 more weeks to have the drive replaced, so I will just see if the computer starts crapping out on me...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on May 21, 2010 at 06:07 PM, in Mac Notebooks
120 views and no one knows what could've caused... 2,422 Views / 7 Replies  
120 views and no one knows what could've caused this?

Also the computer ran extremely hot during those times. One it hit I believe 85 Celsius just watching House on Hulu full screen.
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on May 21, 2010 at 02:04 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Can someone else help? I honestly didn't find... 2,422 Views / 7 Replies  
Can someone else help? I honestly didn't find anything special in the console and would really like to know if maybe the SSD already managed to degrade so much just after putting the system on.
...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on May 20, 2010 at 01:59 AM, in Mac Notebooks
No, not yet but I will do that! I could just... 2,422 Views / 7 Replies  
No, not yet but I will do that!

I could just bring it back to the store and get another one but it's a pain in the ass having to reinstall everything again!
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on May 19, 2010 at 01:19 PM, in Mac Notebooks
MacBook Pro Core i7 Sudden Crashes 2,422 Views / 7 Replies  
Hi,

As some of you already know, I recently got the i7 MBP 15" and put a 128GB CORSAIR SSD in it.

Yesterday while just watching a movie, the browser froze but I could hear the audio, then the...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on May 19, 2010 at 02:24 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Disk Utility and the new SSD 3,276 Views / 12 Replies  
Hi,

Yesterday I got a new 128GB SSD drive. I've heard that they degrade over time especially if you defrag them etc. Now, I was wondering if verifying disk/fixing permissions etc. in Disk Utility...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on May 12, 2010 at 08:53 AM, in Mac Notebooks
You guys must be using the laptop in a wrong way... 32,417 Views / 100 Replies  
You guys must be using the laptop in a wrong way because my arms only gently brush the edges and I never rest my hands on the edges or anything but the keys actually. That actually feels really...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on May 11, 2010 at 03:09 AM, in Mac Notebooks
New MacBook Pro Bubbly Keyboard 842 Views / 1 Replies  
Hi

Today when typing without the keyboard protector, I noticed something underneath the arrow key. Upon close inspection, I noticed that the paint has 'bubbles' in it. After inspecting all other...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on May 3, 2010 at 01:37 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks guys! I ended up returning it and the... 1,353 Views / 3 Replies  
Thanks guys!

I ended up returning it and the new one is perfect. I'm in the process of setting the whole thing up and I see something that looks like a chipped glass up top, but I only hope it's...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Apr 21, 2010 at 12:49 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Scuff on the black hinge of unibody MacBook Pro 1,353 Views / 3 Replies  
Hi,

I just got the new Core i7 15" MBP and when I got it out of the box, I noticed an inch long and 2mm thick scuff on the black hinge. The laptop otherwise is perfect, but I'm a bit of...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Apr 20, 2010 at 06:42 PM, in Mac Notebooks
The iPad came out yesterday. All in all great but... 15,784 Views / 211 Replies  
The iPad came out yesterday. All in all great but what's with us who are waiting for the new MBPs/MPs?! Will Apple update their professional line in the next month or so? I'm tired of waiting for the...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Apr 4, 2010 at 03:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I purchased a new MacBook Pro few days ago and... 15,784 Views / 211 Replies  
I purchased a new MacBook Pro few days ago and returned it yesterday cause I heard about the rumors that the new ones will be coming out this week. Do you think I should still wait or just go back...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Mar 16, 2010 at 01:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Sticky: MDD - I take it you do design work. Is glossy... 1,700,205 Views / 4,099 Replies  
MDD - I take it you do design work. Is glossy screen much of a hassle for you regarding color accuracy or is it something you're fine with. Sorry for hijacking the thread.
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Mar 10, 2010 at 12:53 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I just ordered a new unibody MacBook Pro and... 33,141 Views / 26 Replies  
I just ordered a new unibody MacBook Pro and noted that the new hinge is very flimsy and also falls down when I put the laptop past 90 degrees. It's probably caused by the glass screen which weights...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Mar 8, 2010 at 08:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Sorry! Typo! I meant right click in the right... 785 Views / 2 Replies  
Sorry! Typo! I meant right click in the right corner but I just figured it all out! Now the only problem it seems is the screen. I'm gonna go to Apple Store tomorrow and compare computers side to...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Mar 8, 2010 at 02:04 AM, in Mac Notebooks
MBP Unibody trackpad and screen issues. 785 Views / 2 Replies  
Hi!

Today I finally swapped out my old late 2008 MBP 2.4IC2D to the mid range 15 unibody MBP. It's all great but:

The left click doesn't work for some reason when I tap the right corner of the...
Posted by reRESERVEDMD, on Mar 8, 2010 at 12:06 AM, in Mac Notebooks
 
Top
Privacy Policy
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:46 AM.
All contents of these forums © 1995-2017 MacNN. All rights reserved.
Branding + Design: www.gesamtbild.com
vBulletin v.3.8.8 © 2000-2017, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.,