Quote: Originally Posted by fafnir Don't you guys ever learn something? If you want/need a computer, get it NOW! I would remove the word "want" from that. If I bought a ne…

Quote: Originally Posted by b11051973 I would remove the word "want" from that. If I bought a new computer everytime I wanted one, I'd be getting one every 6 months. I'm waiti…

Quote: Imagine fast-forward to late August: Apple announces the MacBook Pro with slightly higher clocked Intel Merom CPU. They are shipping in 5-10 business days. Late …

I have a 15" PPC final rev with DVD-DL and other goodies. I have played with a MBP at CompUSA and with one my friends has and actually did a few side by side tests. The MBP feels…

Quote: Originally Posted by Toyin You're assuming that I NEED a computer now, I don't. My 1.5ghz powerbook is plodding along fine. The MBPs are tempting because we're finally …

Quote: Originally Posted by mduell You to paypal me $2000 for the MBP and $1400 for the memory... whatcha waiting for? I can't seem to find my PayPal account infos anywher…

There's a good pickup line for yall "I can't find my PayPal account information; can I borrow yours?"

Quote: Originally Posted by Yakov There's a good pickup line for yall "I can't find my PayPal account information; can I borrow yours?" Noted, thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by Tuoder Note the bold. Yes, it is more complicated than that, but your statement was misleading. All versions of OS X today are fundementally 32-…

i wouldnt worry about the 64bit issue at all... you wont even feel it when you are working. 32 bit will still be supported for a long time to come. 4Gb ram is enough isnt it??? how…

Quote: Originally Posted by b11051973 I would remove the word "want" from that. If I bought a new computer everytime I wanted one, I'd be getting one every 6 months. I'm waiti…

I think the general rule to go by is: will buying this computer make your life easier?

Quote: Originally Posted by jamil5454 I think the general rule to go by is: will buying this computer make your life easier? I like it! A simple, easy question by which to …

Merom is gonna be bad a$$..

http://forums.somethingawful.com/sho...readid=1864582 APPLE DIDN'T APPLY THE HEATPASTE TOO WELL REDONING IT REDUCED THE TEMP. BY APR. 10 DEGREES!!! SEE LINK ABOVE FOR HOW TO DO …

That's really impressive if it is true, but I don't think I dare to break open my Macbook Pro case (even though I've built my own PCs since the early 90s and am actually manical ab…

Awesome fix, if true. I'd use some Arctic Silver 5, though.

I dont want to shoot this down or anythign cuz for one that is an ungodly amount of paste they used which is definatley a factor in the heat problem. But if they used some crap on…

http://forums.macnn.com/showthread.php?t=293777

Quote: Originally Posted by lowdaksport But if they used some crap on them from apple then just cleaning it and switchign to somehtign like arctic silver, or any higher quality …

i learned my lesson about the MBP "fixes"...i will wait for a recall or a software fix. i will not go through the hell of another fix.

Quote: Originally Posted by eobet That's also an excellent point. I wonder what would happen if I manage to get my Macbook Pro sent to be serviced because of the heat, and inclu…

Differences in thermal paste will have no effect on the temperature of your computer in your lap. The only thing to vary is the Td between the chip and the heat sink on the other s…

Except that the report is that the fans go on more often with proper thermal paste applied, so what seems to be happening is that the heat is actually being lead through the heat p…

ok this is way out of my comprehenstion. is what the guy posted a true fix? i dont see how apple could screw up what seems to be such a fundemental and usually simple task of a…