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The stock drive has been fine for me. The MBP...	2,500 Views / 80 Replies
The stock drive has been fine for me. The MBP with Lion is considerably faster than my iMac. The iMac is maxed-out at 3GB RAM while the MBP has been upgraded to 8GB. I may consider an SSD when the...
Posted by Mojo, on Feb 18, 2012 at 01:37 PM, in Mac Desktops

My 24" Core2Duo iMac will be my last iMac. Why? ...	2,500 Views / 80 Replies
My 24" Core2Duo iMac will be my last iMac. Why? 1. Current iMacs have Apple's "glassy" display. 'Nuff said. 2. The iMac lacks basic ergonomic adjustments except for tilt, which is of minimal...
Posted by Mojo, on Feb 17, 2012 at 09:40 PM, in Mac Desktops

I purchased an early 2011 13" MBP last summer....	1,670 Views / 50 Replies
I purchased an early 2011 13" MBP last summer. The build quality seems to be better than my early 2008 pre-unibody 15" MBP. The 13" MBP is the coolest-running portable Mac that I have owned. (G3...
Posted by Mojo, on Feb 1, 2012 at 03:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Correction...	2,372 Views / 114 Replies
The default shared VRAM is 384MB in the 2011 13" MBP; if you upgrade the RAM to 8GB VRAM is automatically increased to 512MB. I don't know if the VRAM increases if you upgrade to 6GB.
Posted by Mojo, on Nov 17, 2011 at 05:39 PM, in Mac Notebooks

You don't need to spend twice as much money in...	1,299 Views / 15 Replies
You don't need to spend twice as much money in order to use an external display. Any of the current and previous-generation 13" MBPs will drive an external monitor just fine via the integrated...
Posted by Mojo, on Nov 14, 2011 at 01:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks

The early 2008 MBP can accept a maximum of 6GB...	1,299 Views / 15 Replies
The early 2008 MBP can accept a maximum of 6GB RAM. (MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 15" (08) Specs (Early 2008, MB133LL/A, MacBookPro4,1, A1260, 2198) @ EveryMac.com...
Posted by Mojo, on Nov 12, 2011 at 12:28 PM, in Mac Notebooks

[QUOTE=P;4124224]Mojo, I'm not sure what you are...	1,245 Views / 36 Replies
[QUOTE=P;4124224]Mojo, I'm not sure what you are saying here. "fad" means that you think that it is something that will fade out. Just about everyone in this thread disagrees with you. If that's not...
Posted by Mojo, on Oct 30, 2011 at 02:03 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Charles, is that really the best that you can do?...	1,245 Views / 36 Replies
Charles, is that really the best that you can do? When you have to switch the discussion to a dispute over terminology it indicates that either you did not understand my main point or you would...
Posted by Mojo, on Oct 30, 2011 at 12:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks

If you are an early-adopter of new technology you...	1,245 Views / 36 Replies
If you are an early-adopter of new technology you usually pay a premium, and SSDs are no different in that regard. For some people the advantages of the new technology are worth the cost,...
Posted by Mojo, on Oct 29, 2011 at 08:04 PM, in Mac Notebooks

You must have missed my first post where I noted...	1,245 Views / 36 Replies
You must have missed my first post where I noted essentially the same thing: "Sometime in the future SSDs will likely be the standard drive in portables, if not all computers. Presumably their...
Posted by Mojo, on Oct 29, 2011 at 05:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Be sure to personally check out an MBA before...	1,245 Views / 36 Replies
Be sure to personally check out an MBA before buying or get it from a retailer with a good return policy... I was ready to buy an 11" MBA until I spent 1.5 hours working on one. Within 15 minutes...
Posted by Mojo, on Oct 29, 2011 at 02:50 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Standard drives are not lame (but that comment...	1,245 Views / 36 Replies
Standard drives are not lame (but that comment certainly is...) SSDs are an expensive fad. If shaving 30 seconds off the boot-up time and faster app start-up times are worth hundreds of dollars to...
Posted by Mojo, on Oct 28, 2011 at 04:40 PM, in Mac Notebooks

A Computer Is Not The Same As An Automobile...	1,348 Views / 26 Replies
A well-mainained vehicle can last for many years. I have a 1994 Toyota 4X4 extended cab pickup that still runs like a top. I paid it off in 1997. There is no compelling reason for me to spend around...
Posted by Mojo, on Oct 25, 2011 at 02:45 PM, in Mac Notebooks

I upgraded from a 3GS. It's a significant...	641 Views / 36 Replies
I upgraded from a 3GS. It's a significant upgrade; I got a new iPhone for my wife to replace a 4+ year old LG phone with Cingular branding. She loves it! Facetime and iMessage is a hoot; no paying...
Posted by Mojo, on Oct 21, 2011 at 02:15 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod

This thread is a great advertisement for extended...	862 Views / 7 Replies
This thread is a great advertisement for extended Applecare... The best online prices for Applecare are at the L.A. Computer Company.
Posted by Mojo, on Sep 27, 2011 at 11:38 AM, in Mac Notebooks

Tech Restore installs replacement displays...	662 Views / 5 Replies
Tech Restore installs replacement displays including a matte option for 13" and 15" MBPs. The cost is $200 or $269 if the display glass is shattered. 24-hour turnaround and return shipping is...
Posted by Mojo, on Sep 22, 2011 at 12:15 PM, in Mac Notebooks

I recently purchased a 13" MBP. I have owned a...	974 Views / 12 Replies
I recently purchased a 13" MBP. I have owned a 15" MBP for several years and it is too large for me when I travel. I only take two carry-on bags and the 15" is just a bit too large and heavy for my...
Posted by Mojo, on Sep 22, 2011 at 12:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Well, I'll Be Buying Two iPhones When They Are Released...	5,797 Views / 63 Replies
Well, I'll be buying two iPhones when they are released. I'll sell my mint condition 3GS (it's been in an Otterbox Defender case since I got the phone...) and keep my wife's 4+ year old LG phone for...
Posted by Mojo, on Sep 9, 2011 at 06:49 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod

Compromise...	1,896 Views / 19 Replies
It all comes down to compromises: if you want small and light you must give up some battery power. If you want the longest possible run times from an internal battery, then you must select a heavier...
Posted by Mojo, on Aug 9, 2011 at 01:53 PM, in Mac Notebooks

I have recommended the L.A. Computer for...	1,896 Views / 19 Replies
I have recommended the L.A. Computer for AppleCare for several years. Unlike eBay sellers, the L.A. Computer Co. is an authorized Apple reseller. It consistently has the best AppleCare prices. And...
Posted by Mojo, on Jul 25, 2011 at 11:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Ron, I am planning on buying an 11" MBA for...	1,896 Views / 19 Replies
Ron, I am planning on buying an 11" MBA for traveling when the new models are released. I do not care for Apple's "glassy" displays, which is why I snagged an MBP 15" when the unibody models were...
Posted by Mojo, on Jul 16, 2011 at 01:10 PM, in Mac Notebooks

I have the same 2.4GHz 15" MBP model, which is...	1,433 Views / 24 Replies
I have the same 2.4GHz 15" MBP model, which is mainly used by my wife. When the MBA is updated to Sandy Bridge we plan on selling the MBP and buying an 11" for me and a 13" MBA for my wife. I...
Posted by Mojo, on May 23, 2011 at 03:24 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Hmmm...	2,743 Views / 34 Replies
[QUOTE=SierraDragon;4072074]Yes I read the articles. I should know better than question the resident expert... Now where is that genuflecting emoticon when you really need it??? From the 13"...
Posted by Mojo, on May 5, 2011 at 12:27 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Allen, did you even bother to read the linked...	2,743 Views / 34 Replies
Allen, did you even bother to read the linked articles or at least their titles? The image rendering capability of the current MBAs should be of some interest to photographers planning on editing...
Posted by Mojo, on Apr 28, 2011 at 05:12 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Photographers considering a MacBook Air should...	2,743 Views / 34 Replies
Photographers considering a MacBook Air should read these articles regarding the MBA display: On 2010’s MacBook Air: Screen Quality + Can It Finally Replace the Pro? \| iLounge Backstage...
Posted by Mojo, on Apr 27, 2011 at 03:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks

TechRestore offers an anti-glare LCD for the 13"...	1,208 Views / 12 Replies
TechRestore offers an anti-glare LCD for the 13" MBP that costs the same as the Apple upgrade for the 15": TechRestore Anti-Glare Upgrade (http://www.techrestore.com/mac/matte-upgrade.html). Ordering...
Posted by Mojo, on Mar 6, 2011 at 04:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks

To minimize the chances of someone gaining access...	1,167 Views / 24 Replies
To minimize the chances of someone gaining access to sensitive data on a Mac sold or stolen I simply encrypt all financial info, passwords and other sensitive files. My secure password has upper and...
Posted by Mojo, on Mar 1, 2011 at 07:34 PM, in Mac Notebooks

A sledge hammer also works quickly and cheaply......	1,167 Views / 24 Replies
A sledge hammer also works quickly and cheaply... for data destruction, not resale. :D
Posted by Mojo, on Feb 20, 2011 at 04:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks

All I can say that for whatever reason the memory...	3,893 Views / 24 Replies
All I can say that for whatever reason the memory gets tied-up on my Macs and after a reboot they speed up noticeably. YMMV. It costs nothing to try it and see how it works for you... And it...
Posted by Mojo, on Feb 14, 2011 at 12:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks

If you decide to get it (I always buy AC and I...	2,061 Views / 9 Replies
If you decide to get it (I always buy AC and I NEVER buy extended warranties...) then check L.A. Computer Company. It usually has the lowest AC prices available from an authorized Apple retailer. ...
Posted by Mojo, on Feb 14, 2011 at 12:48 PM, in Mac Notebooks

If you decide to get it (I always buy AC and I...	2,061 Views / 9 Replies
If you decide to get it (I always buy AC and I NEVER buy extended warranties...) then check L.A. Computer Company. It usually has the lowest AC prices available from an authorized Apple retailer. ...
Posted by Mojo, on Feb 14, 2011 at 12:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks

If you restart your Mac every couple of days you...	3,893 Views / 24 Replies
If you restart your Mac every couple of days you will free up RAM that has been "captured" and is no longer available. This is one of the downsides to leaving a Mac running for long periods of time...
Posted by Mojo, on Feb 11, 2011 at 06:58 PM, in Mac Notebooks

I Had A Similar Problem...	1,060 Views / 5 Replies
I had the same problem and the fix was a new LCD under warranty. This is a common defect with Apple portable LCDs of the vintage you own. I suggest calling Apple and see what they can do for you....
Posted by Mojo, on Feb 11, 2011 at 06:36 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Maybe...	1,059 Views / 41 Replies
[QUOTE=turtle777;4043489]That's nice and fine, but useless voodoo :-) I was merely noting a feature that is unique to GoSecure... How many passes to use is obviously debatable. At least...
Posted by Mojo, on Jan 15, 2011 at 05:40 PM, in Mac OS X

Espionage actually creates an encrypted DMG. But...	1,059 Views / 41 Replies
Espionage actually creates an encrypted DMG. But unlike Disk Utility it merges the disk image and mount point into a "folder." This allows the user to perform actions that cannot be done with a...
Posted by Mojo, on Jan 15, 2011 at 04:32 PM, in Mac OS X

Try GoSecure	1,059 Views / 41 Replies
GoSecure goSecure - Secure, Easy-To-Use Mac Encryption Solution (http://www.gogoalsoft.com/goSecure.php) It has 128-bit and 256-bit AES options. $19.99. I have been using it for a number of years...
Posted by Mojo, on Jan 15, 2011 at 02:59 PM, in Mac OS X

Try DragThing...	862 Views / 28 Replies
I gave up on the Apple Dock years ago; I keep it safely tucked away on the right side of my Desktop so I can easily access the Trash. I highly recommend DragThing About DragThing...
Posted by Mojo, on Jan 10, 2011 at 12:12 PM, in Mac OS X

Many thanks for this thread. I have been waiting...	27,909 Views / 100 Replies
Many thanks for this thread. I have been waiting for a 13" MBP anti-glare option but now I will be keeping a lookout for a MBP case redesign before I get another portable Mac... I don't get it......
Posted by Mojo, on Jan 4, 2010 at 06:50 PM, in Mac Notebooks

For some people an iMac just won't cut it,...	4,875 Views / 26 Replies
For some people an iMac just won't cut it, ergonomically-speaking... So Buyer Beware when considering an iMac. In some cases the cost of adapting your office furnishings to accommodate an iMac may...
Posted by Mojo, on Nov 24, 2009 at 04:40 PM, in Mac Desktops

Compare Before You Make A Decision...	807 Views / 9 Replies
True enough... I have communicated with the Witopia developers about security issues. They maintain minimal logs that do not identify client connection history and the logs that they do compile are...
Posted by Mojo, on Nov 24, 2009 at 03:52 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod

I didn't need VPN to make this work; I use VPN to...	807 Views / 9 Replies
I didn't need VPN to make this work; I use VPN to secure my connections when I use unencrypted public and private wireless and wired networks. I also use it to prevent my ISP from tracking my online...
Posted by Mojo, on Nov 13, 2009 at 12:11 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod

A Trouble-Free, Low-Cost iPhone European Experience	807 Views / 9 Replies
I recently traveled to Europe for a couple weeks R&R. I was concerned about the cost of making overseas phone calls, high data transfer fees, etc. And then at the very last minute I decided against...
Posted by Mojo, on Nov 12, 2009 at 04:20 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod

ATT Store Not So Good, Phone Help OK...	1,068 Views / 32 Replies
I have had some problems with the sales associates at a local ATT store. A couple of times they neglected to inform me that I would be charged a $36 "service fee." I received wrong information...
Posted by Mojo, on Nov 12, 2009 at 04:06 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod

The best educational deals are on discontinued...	992 Views / 17 Replies
The best educational deals are on discontinued models sold at selected college bookstores. I have saved up to 50% on brand-new portable Macs and iMacs; I have never seen MacPros offered. For...
Posted by Mojo, on Sep 10, 2009 at 04:32 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Lag-Time For Comments?	254 Views / 0 Replies
It is common when I post a comment to a MacNN story that it does not show up in the comments section; is there a period of time before a comment is posted? Or are my comments not showing up for some...
Posted by Mojo, on Jan 19, 2009 at 02:42 PM, in Feedback

Anti-Glare Film OK But It Still Isn't A Matte Screen...	3,575 Views / 77 Replies
The anti-glare film is better but there is still a fair amount of reflected light compared to a standard matte screen...
Posted by Mojo, on Nov 4, 2008 at 05:05 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Anti-Glare Film Options: Any User Experience Here?	255 Views / 0 Replies
Now that all MacBook models have glossy screens I think that the stock of anti-glare film companies might go up in price a bit... So has anyone here used anti-glare film on a glossy iMac or...
Posted by Mojo, on Oct 14, 2008 at 04:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Super Mario, I'm surprised that that you are able...	15,484 Views / 514 Replies
Super Mario, I'm surprised that that you are able to remove your head from the sand long enough to post here... :screwy: Isn't it time for your nap? Now now, you'll feel better soon. :sleep:
Posted by Mojo, on Oct 14, 2008 at 01:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Wicks and Company Are Too Cautious...	1,075 Views / 14 Replies
I think that Allen Wicks is too cautious regarding Migration Assistant. (Heck, he is also overly-cautious about filling up his hard drives; his insistence that a drive should be no more than 50% full...
Posted by Mojo, on Sep 26, 2008 at 03:06 PM, in Mac Notebooks

Don't Close The Network...	3,082 Views / 6 Replies
Network glitches can be very frustrating to diagnose. You could spend hours on this problem and still not fix it. Or you may get lucky! If you don't want to spend the time on it or you can't fix...
Posted by Mojo, on Sep 10, 2008 at 02:49 PM, in Networking

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