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Video editing over Gigabit Ethernet vs FW 800 1,353 Views / 0 Replies  
Hello everyone! I need some advice based on experience.

I have been editing my home movies on my macbook pro with FCE and iMovie, but it really eats up the hard disk space. I can only really...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Jan 10, 2007 at 11:40 AM, in Mac Notebooks
MBP refresh at Macworld ? 798 Views / 2 Replies  
I am planning to purchase a refurb 15inch core 2 MBP (2.16/1GB/128MB) on the Apple store today. Here are my two questions.

1) How likely is a refresh for the MBP at MWSF on the 9th?

2) VRAM -...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Jan 4, 2007 at 09:31 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Mac Pro - RAID 0 vs seperate scratch disk 1,053 Views / 2 Replies  
According to FEDEX, my Mac Pro will be arriving today. I have a quick question about the optimal disk configuration for my system. I will use it mainly for FCE HD, and iDVD. I have the standard...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Aug 16, 2006 at 09:35 AM, in Mac Desktops
I totally agree with your point, the problem is... 1,000 Views / 11 Replies  
I totally agree with your point, the problem is that if you check out the apple discussions and search whine, you will see why I was hesitant to send my brand new computer to Apple for an...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Jun 8, 2006 at 12:13 AM, in Mac Notebooks
UPDATE. So I called Apple today. They... 1,000 Views / 11 Replies  
UPDATE. So I called Apple today.

They determined that my battery was defective and are shipping an advance replacement. On the other items, the tech support guy said that it would take about a...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Jun 6, 2006 at 08:36 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks for all of the replies. Based on the wait... 1,000 Views / 11 Replies  
Thanks for all of the replies. Based on the wait times you guys experienced, and the fact that you have similar issues to mine, this is what I am going to do. I will call apple and explain the...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Jun 5, 2006 at 10:08 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I was hoping that I would be able to get a strait... 1,000 Views / 11 Replies  
I was hoping that I would be able to get a strait out replacement :confused: Oh well. I will have to wai until vacation before I can send it in since I cannot go a week to two without a system.
...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Jun 5, 2006 at 09:43 AM, in Mac Notebooks
mbp: applecare questions 1,000 Views / 11 Replies  
I have a 2.16 Macbook Pro. It is from week 08(W8608), so it is a very early model. I have been having battery problems. I know there was a sort of quite recall through attrition, but until now I...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Jun 4, 2006 at 10:15 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I looked at that. I really need a backpack... 378,895 Views / 581 Replies  
I looked at that. I really need a backpack though. I'm not sure If I could go back to a shoulder case again. Thanks for the recommendation though.
Posted by jimbosyn, on May 27, 2006 at 08:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Perhaps I should modify my question a bit. I am... 378,895 Views / 581 Replies  
Perhaps I should modify my question a bit. I am aware that the dimensions of the duo 15 backpack from brenthaven will fit the macbook. Technically, my current pro 15/17 is large enough for my...
Posted by jimbosyn, on May 27, 2006 at 08:35 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I have a brenthaven pro 15/17 case that I have... 378,895 Views / 581 Replies  
I have a brenthaven pro 15/17 case that I have used for my Macbook Pro. It is an extremely awesome case. Now that my MBP has been sold, and a macbook purchased, I am looking for a backpack to fit...
Posted by jimbosyn, on May 26, 2006 at 09:48 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I just don't understand why apple would... 4,049 Views / 51 Replies  
I just don't understand why apple would intentionally cripple this card? Oh well.

So since all of the applications I use are consumer grade, ie iMovie, iPhoto, etc.. I doubt apple would leave...
Posted by jimbosyn, on May 18, 2006 at 11:24 AM, in Mac Notebooks
"Configure to Order" 508 Views / 2 Replies  
"Configure to Order"
Posted by jimbosyn, on May 17, 2006 at 04:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
That is freaking jank. I thought apple users... 4,049 Views / 51 Replies  
That is freaking jank. I thought apple users were smarter than that.

So on my lunch break, I dropped into the apple store to check out the macbooks. I'll have to say that I was impressed. The...
Posted by jimbosyn, on May 17, 2006 at 01:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm a unix admin who writes code and uses web... 4,049 Views / 51 Replies  
I'm a unix admin who writes code and uses web apps. I use iPhoto and iMove extensively though for personal family videos attached to a Dell 2001FPW. I really like the portability of a macbook, but...
Posted by jimbosyn, on May 17, 2006 at 10:37 AM, in Mac Notebooks
GMA 950 question 4,049 Views / 51 Replies  
Hello all. I currently have a macbook pro with the 2.16 processor. I have been extremely happy with the system. I have had none of the whine problems that others have described. The only thing...
Posted by jimbosyn, on May 17, 2006 at 09:04 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I have been many more headaches lately. However... 1,352 Views / 13 Replies  
I have been many more headaches lately. However I live in Georgia and the pollen season is in full swing. This just happens to coorespond with the timing of the Macbooks arrival.
Posted by jimbosyn, on Apr 7, 2006 at 10:42 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I noticed the same thing. The trackpad on my... 1,282 Views / 5 Replies  
I noticed the same thing. The trackpad on my powerbook was much smoother than my macbook pro. Then today I realized the trackpad on my MBP seemed smoother than it did the day I got it. I appears...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Mar 2, 2006 at 10:56 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Problem adding keychain file 455 Views / 0 Replies  
I am unable to add an existing keychain file to my MBP. I open keychain access, then click "edit->keychain list". I then click the "+" symbol to add an existing keychain that I added to...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Mar 1, 2006 at 01:42 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Update here. I got home and tried on my home... 656 Views / 4 Replies  
Update here. I got home and tried on my home network. No issues at all.

I do have a Cisco SIP Phone on my desk that plugs into the same switch. This is probably the issue. I'll dig around on...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 28, 2006 at 09:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Is there anyone out there who might be able to... 656 Views / 4 Replies  
Is there anyone out there who might be able to help?
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 28, 2006 at 09:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
MBP Ethernet card. DOA? Need troubleshooting help 656 Views / 4 Replies  
I have a MBP 2.16. I got it Friday. I used migration assistant to transfer everything over from my powerbook. I connect to the internet thorough my airport card at home. Everything was working...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 28, 2006 at 01:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I have a 1.5GHZ powerbook and a 2.16GHZ Macbook... 3,008 Views / 34 Replies  
I have a 1.5GHZ powerbook and a 2.16GHZ Macbook Pro. The powerbook is hotter than the macbook, but not by much. Neither are as hot as an old Dell inspiron 8600 I used for work a while ago. My...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 26, 2006 at 11:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
My wife signed for mine around 11:30am. It sat... 108,970 Views / 1,213 Replies  
My wife signed for mine around 11:30am. It sat all day yesterday in INDY with a est delivery date of the 27th(Monday). It'll be nice to have this baby to play with all weekend!
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 24, 2006 at 03:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Ok, my wife signed for mine around 11:00am EST. ... 108,970 Views / 1,213 Replies  
Ok, my wife signed for mine around 11:00am EST. It should be noted that my delivery estimate was the 27th, so it did get here early! It was stuck in INDY all day yesterday, then it left there with...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 24, 2006 at 03:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
me crosses fingers.. It's too bad I'm covering... 108,970 Views / 1,213 Replies  
me crosses fingers.. It's too bad I'm covering for my boss at work tomorrow. else I feel an illness coming on. :)
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 23, 2006 at 11:42 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Has any one seen this type of delay? How long... 108,970 Views / 1,213 Replies  
Has any one seen this type of delay? How long will this delay last? It looks like I was on track to get my MBP by Friday, but with this delay, I doubt it. This entire day has been wasted with my...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 23, 2006 at 11:05 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I think we have the same configuration. A 2.16... 108,970 Views / 1,213 Replies  
I think we have the same configuration. A 2.16 with a 120gb hdd. Mine shipped yestereday. The last tracking update I have is " Departed FedEx location ANCHORAGE, AK ". I ordered mine on Jan...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 22, 2006 at 10:03 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks. I'll give it a try. If all else fails I... 644 Views / 4 Replies  
Thanks. I'll give it a try. If all else fails I can just move my data over manually, but if it saves time that is great!
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 21, 2006 at 12:24 PM, in Mac Notebooks
MIgration assistant for pb to mbp 644 Views / 4 Replies  
Now that my Macbook is on it's way, I was wondering if you guys could give me some pointers about migration assistant. I have never used this utility before, and was wondering if it will transfer...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 21, 2006 at 10:56 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Just got a shipping notification. * Ordered... 108,970 Views / 1,213 Replies  
Just got a shipping notification.

* Ordered 1.83 on Jan 19th - Ship date estimated to be Feb 15th
* Upgraded on Feb 15th to 2.16 and 120Gb hdd (via telephone call) - est ship date of March 16th...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 21, 2006 at 10:31 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I have this tv and a 15 inch powerbook. I use... 685 Views / 4 Replies  
I have this tv and a 15 inch powerbook. I use the dsub connector on the monitor and the included dvi-vga connector for my powerbook. It looks great, you just have to set the resolution on the...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 20, 2006 at 02:44 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Here is what I mean. ... 2,779 Views / 32 Replies  
Here is what I mean.
http://static.flickr.com/40/101422577_42ff93c0cd.jpg

1. Can't be this.. The order date shows Jan 19
2. Awesome! Maybe it's already on it's way :)
3. Nope, I did not...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 18, 2006 at 11:08 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Ditto. I have the 2.16 with a 120gb 5400 rpm... 2,779 Views / 32 Replies  
Ditto. I have the 2.16 with a 120gb 5400 rpm hdd.

But there is still hope. Today around 3:00est, when I go to order status and click cancel, I get a new message that my order can no longer be...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 18, 2006 at 10:44 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I envy you! Did you order on the 14th? Or... 3,666 Views / 38 Replies  
I envy you!

Did you order on the 14th? Or was your order an upgraded 2.0 that you called to change? Also, what was your original ship estimate?
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 18, 2006 at 02:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
For my part, I got the 2.16 because with my... 3,666 Views / 38 Replies  
For my part, I got the 2.16 because with my developer discount, I could get the 2.16 and a 120gb drive for 2319. That's almost 200 less than a stock 2.0. At that price, it was a no brainer. Also,...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 18, 2006 at 02:10 PM, in Mac Notebooks
It looks like someone posted them to flickr as... 3,640 Views / 38 Replies  
It looks like someone posted them to flickr as well. You can get them here.

http://flickr.com/photos/andrewescobar/sets/72057594066307201/
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 18, 2006 at 01:59 PM, in Mac Notebooks
cant wait.. must be patient.. losing my mind... :) 3,640 Views / 38 Replies  
cant wait.. must be patient.. losing my mind... :)
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 18, 2006 at 01:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Great.. you ordered on the 14th, also a CTO, and... 108,970 Views / 1,213 Replies  
Great.. you ordered on the 14th, also a CTO, and yours shipped before mine which I ordered on the 19th of January. I'll bet the 2.16 started a new line and since you placed an order before I called...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 18, 2006 at 01:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
So are you the first confirmed CTO that has... 108,970 Views / 1,213 Replies  
So are you the first confirmed CTO that has shipped? Also, has anyones 2.16 order been shipped, or moved to earlier than the 16th of March?
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 18, 2006 at 09:58 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Wow. It looks like Apple kept there promise of... 108,970 Views / 1,213 Replies  
Wow. It looks like Apple kept there promise of "shipping this week"



http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=367922&tstart=0&start=0
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 17, 2006 at 01:27 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Sweet!!! Once my macbook pro arrives, I'll let... 2,572 Views / 5 Replies  
Sweet!!! Once my macbook pro arrives, I'll let you guys know how cisco vpn 4.9 fares!
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 17, 2006 at 09:37 AM, in Mac Desktops
Yikes, I'd hate to be married to that woman. My... 108,970 Views / 1,213 Replies  
Yikes, I'd hate to be married to that woman. My wife if totally cool, no complaining.
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 17, 2006 at 09:36 AM, in Mac Notebooks
:lol: 3,614 Views / 52 Replies  
:lol:
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 17, 2006 at 09:33 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I called and had my 1.83 come 2.0 upgraded to... 3,666 Views / 38 Replies  
I called and had my 1.83 come 2.0 upgraded to 2.16. My original ship date was 1/19. Now my estimate is 3/16 :( Oh well. It'll be worth the wait.

...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 15, 2006 at 08:44 PM, in Mac Notebooks
For those of you who are contemplating the... 108,970 Views / 1,213 Replies  
For those of you who are contemplating the upgrade to the 2.16 for your existing order, I thought I would share my experience. I originally orderd my MPB on Jan 19th. My estimated ship date was Feb...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 15, 2006 at 06:24 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yikes, I should have checked my inbox. Just got... 108,970 Views / 1,213 Replies  
Yikes, I should have checked my inbox. Just got this from Apple.



Things to note, It looks like you can call to upgrade to the 2.16 processor, but this _MUST_ be done by the 18th. My original...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 14, 2006 at 04:06 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Has anyone else received an email confirming the... 108,970 Views / 1,213 Replies  
Has anyone else received an email confirming the change yet? I wonder if all of the preorders are now pushed to the last day in February.


When Steve said "Ships in February", he barely made...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 14, 2006 at 04:02 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Tikki, where did you get that widget!?!? 108,970 Views / 1,213 Replies  
Tikki, where did you get that widget!?!?
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 14, 2006 at 03:21 PM, in Mac Notebooks
My order page was just updated with an estimated... 108,970 Views / 1,213 Replies  
My order page was just updated with an estimated ship date of February 28th! Previously it was the 15th. The product description is unchanged and still shows

MBPRO...
Posted by jimbosyn, on Feb 14, 2006 at 03:19 PM, in Mac Notebooks
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