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just bought a mbp and im looking to add some storage. Not sure if i should go with Apples own Time Capsule(which you can get for around $175 w/500GB), Seagates 500GB Portable Hdd(for about $130 on sale) or if i should just add some internal storage. Im leaning towards time capsule mainly because i’ll be able to access my files anywhere (granted i have mobile me) without any extra hassles of walking around with a portable Hdd. I was thinking of adding 320GB momentus hard drive internally but im really sure how good it is. what would u guys suggest?/

So I’ve had my MacBook for almost 3 years and the extended warranty is about to expire, and it has been extremely valuable to me. I’ve had to bring in my machine several times for repairs/replacement parts. Anyways, last week I gave it to Apple because the fan would stop working at times, when it did work it was extremely loud and sounded like something was stuck in there, as well as the unit randomly shutting down.

I got it back, thought everything was all fine and dandy, they replaced the heatsink and the logic board, but the fan is starting to make that same noise again, even though it’s very faint. Now, I’ve mentioned that I’ve brought it in for repairs before, and I can’t keep giving up my computer every few months for days at a time. How likely is it that I will get a replacement MacBook if I ask for one? My warranty is about to expire, and I don’t think it’s fair that I would have to pay for a repair that they haven’t fixed properly in the first place.

Side not: I’ve been a loyal Apple customer for over a decade and have never had as many problems with a Mac as with this machine.

For you network folks out there.

Here’s my network setup currently.

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My question has to do with transfer speed between the HTPC and the server.

Just moved my first large folder this morning at 28GB including a single file at 22 GB. Transfer speed maxed out at about 900 KB/sec on the smaller files and at 9.5MB/sec on the 22 GB file.

Should this be my expected speed or do I need to upgrade the standard CAT5 cable (about 100′) between the D-Link and the Time Capsule?

Hi,

I’m new to Macs and am considering switching to a MacBook Pro. My budget is limited to the lower end models (or lowest end!)…and I have seen this model, which I am guessing is a slightly older model:

(1)
MacBook Pro 2.4Ghz 2GB 250GB 15” Notebook - Micro Anvika UK

I’m comparing it to the new 15″ 2.53GHz model:

(2)
Configure - Apple Store (U.K.)

I noticed that model (1) has 2 graphics cards in (which seems interesting), a slightly slower processer and 2GB of RAM - compared to 4GB in the new model. But it is around 200GBP less.

I’m going to be using the laptop for general use (word processing, using the net…) but I want something that I can start to edit my miniDV tapes with (my current laptops graphic card died 2 years ago and so isn’t up to it) and also record and edit music on (I’ve been using cubase on this laptop).

Does anyone have any info about Model (1)? Is it drastically different in design to the new models? When was it originally released? Does it look any different? Is the engineering much different between the two? Also - does anyone know if the display would be much different between the two?

Thanks for any info!
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I just bought my macbook pro and I need to know if I have to qualify for the upgrade to snow leopard so its only 9.95.

Am I automatically eligible for the upgrade

or

do I have to do something here Apple - Mac OS X - Update your new Mac with Mac OS X Snow Leopard

^that website info is confusing me

any help would be great!