PowerPPC2289 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Ive given up all hope of ever running os x on my hp laptop. Worst OSX laptop ever! Good news is I just ordered a shiny new macbook. I figured it was time to purchase one whjat with the recent speed upgrades and what not. Finally have something to feed my os x craving with. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/52478-just-ordered-a-macbook/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnzymeX Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Glad to hear Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/52478-just-ordered-a-macbook/#findComment-374653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hecker Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Congratz! That is one sweet machine (I just bought mine as well). Just remember to NEVER open or close the lid by the edges/corners. Always use the center of the screen. Failure to do so may lead to a broken LCD and nobody wants to see their baby broken in such a cruel way. Am I right? Also, never lift it by the screen either. Yes, the MacBook is not as robust as it seems. Cheers, hecker Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/52478-just-ordered-a-macbook/#findComment-374716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerPPC2289 Posted May 29, 2007 Author Share Posted May 29, 2007 Thanks for the tip! Im also worried about keeping it clean, this macbook will most likely trigger an obsesive compulsive disorder with cleaning my hands. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/52478-just-ordered-a-macbook/#findComment-374719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hecker Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Thanks for the tip! Im also worried about keeping it clean, this macbook will most likely trigger an obsesive compulsive disorder with cleaning my hands.Definitely. Also consider buying one of those antistatic rags to place inside the MacBook to prevent the keys from directly touching the screen when it's closed. They're not expensive and some can even be used as mouse pads. I'm getting mine from a store in Hannover (my city of residence) this weekend. Here's a link to the store so you can take a look (german site): http://www.gravis.de/Detail.aspx?path=Zube...&pid=335336 You should also check out those transparent rubber protection cases. They protect your MacBook from getting scratched and do not affect the looks: http://cgi.ebay.de/HARD-CRYSTAL-COVER-CASE...VQQcmdZViewItem hecker Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/52478-just-ordered-a-macbook/#findComment-374732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyhighmac Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Also, get something (like a case) to put between the laptop and your legs if you want to use it that way. The bottom of the macbooks can get kinda hot. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/52478-just-ordered-a-macbook/#findComment-374744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerPPC2289 Posted May 29, 2007 Author Share Posted May 29, 2007 Thanks guys. I'll check them out. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/52478-just-ordered-a-macbook/#findComment-374774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjduro Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 And don't forget to buy a craddle to put it to sleep at night, and to make a doctor's appointment every month to check it's vaccines.... Gezz.... It's just a machine! (An expensive one... but a machine!) _____________________________________________________________________________ Asus F3Jc (OSX 10.4.9) Using 10.4.8 JaS beta 8 DVD upgraded to 8.9.1 with netkas' kernel ___________________________________________ Intel Pentium T5500 1.6 Ghz Core Duo -> (working 100%) Hard driver (working 100%) TouchPad (working 100%) USB2 (working 100%, after installing debug kit from http://developer.apple.com/hardwaredrivers...d/usbdebug.html) CD/DVD (working 100% after installing Patchburn -> http://www.patchburn.de/) FireWire (working 100%) Graphic card Nvidia Geforce Go 7300 -> OK with QE/CI: Resolution 1280x800x32@60 (Sleep crashes computer) Bluetooth (working 100%) Sound Realtek ALC861 seems to work with Azalia kext, but no line in, no volume control and no sound from speakers or jacks. AppleHDA Patcher is useless so far Network card Realtek RTL8xxxx works with driver from: http://www.installers.dl.am Wireless Intel 3945ABG not working but there's a driver here http://code.google.com/p/iwidarwin/ that could be the answer TouchPad working Built-in camera: Integrated Syntek DC-1125 USB 1.3mpx (Not working, but there's a linux driver here http://syntekdriver.sourceforge.net/ that could be easely ported. The Macam Project http://webcam-osx.sourceforge.net/ doesn't seem to be very interested in supporting this integrated webcam) Card reader not working (it works, out of the box with linux, though) Express Card not tested Battery works with patched PowerManagementBundle from: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?sho...237&hl=d600 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/52478-just-ordered-a-macbook/#findComment-375248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hecker Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 It's just a machine! (An expensive one... but a machine!)You're absolutely right but keeping it clean and protecting it's weaker components will help it last longer and increase it's resale value. Who likes a dirty, broken machine? Specially a white one.You can't (mis)treat it like you would, say, your cars motor block hecker Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/52478-just-ordered-a-macbook/#findComment-375324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjduro Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 You are absolutely right. I bought a Boundi iBook (1999 version). I really loved it and was very carefull with it (I sold it to a friend after installing OSX 10.3.9), but I think you guys are overreacting , sorry Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/52478-just-ordered-a-macbook/#findComment-375965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hecker Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 I bought a Boundi iBook (1999 version). I really loved it and was very carefull with it (I sold it to a friend after installing OSX 10.3.9), but I think you guys are overreacting, sorryYeah, I guess it sounds like that. I am really careful with all my expensive hardware ever since I decided to "fix" my old notebook (a Toshiba Satellite 3000) and ended up with a broken LCD. Until then I would treat these things like regular PCs and even smack em around a bit whenever I got frustrated with windows. Those days are over now Cheers, hecker Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/52478-just-ordered-a-macbook/#findComment-376009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjduro Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Nothing like a good Mac... a black one.. that is. Since Pismo, I never saw a Mac I really loved. Those were really great computers. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/52478-just-ordered-a-macbook/#findComment-376044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hecker Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Nothing like a good Mac... a black one.. that is. Since Pismo, I never saw a Mac I really loved.Those were really great computers. I hear ya. I had to sell my Pismo G3 (Lombard) for 300 Euros on Ebay to get the new MacBook *sigh*. Now that was one sturdy machine and I will miss it a lot.It sucks that Apple makes you pay so much money for the black MacBook. Ah, well. hecker Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/52478-just-ordered-a-macbook/#findComment-376059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjduro Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 White is such an outdated color.... I used to have a white car... Everybody said I was driving a refrigerator. Black is beautifull Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/52478-just-ordered-a-macbook/#findComment-376166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hecker Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Yeah, but I bet you didn't have a white Porsche or Mercedes. hecker Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/52478-just-ordered-a-macbook/#findComment-376168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjduro Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Yeah, but I bet you didn't have a white Porsche or Mercedes. hecker Ford Fiesta But I've done an upgrade to a metalic green Audi A3 (now everybody says I ride a lugie).... There's no way to please some people. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/52478-just-ordered-a-macbook/#findComment-376208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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