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Quote: Originally Posted by zinfella Obviously you do not advocate ethics, I do. This will conclude our conversation, or at least my participation in it. Even though I risk the possibility of you not reading this conversation again, I will res…
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Quote: Originally Posted by zinfella What part of the fact that he is setting out to get around the rules that govern the rest of us don't you understand? This isn't some silly hypothetical, he's asking for assistance to scam Apple. Spin that ! …
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Zinfella: I think you would fall into the type of person who would very frankly and in "all-seriousness" say: "Apple is nice enough to give us a free iPod when we purchase their product, and this guy is trying to cheat the poor little company-tha…
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Quote: Originally Posted by Tauron All the new laptops here look like crap, have crappy hardware and run crappy software (Vista). What is the point? 1. What makes that hardware "crap"? If you are reffering to "crap" as in the "crap that far o…
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Seeing first Sony redesign their line-up almost entirely, then Dell just recently with their sweet new professional line redesigns, and now HP makes the MacBooks dated in terms of technology. I saw a Dell on Engaget (I think it was one of the new P…
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I've done it! Got a 250GB ATA drive from MacSales - a Western Digital Scorpio 5400RPM. I have pictures as well as a description at my site and the post about replacing the drive here.
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Quote: Originally Posted by TravisReynolds it's probably because IE is the main browswer Main? IE is the "main" browser? If so, can I be the main man of Apple Insider? No? How about the main man of Appleville in Cupertino? Just b/c IE h…
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Quote: Originally Posted by backtomac I configured exact systems and the MB was cheaper, $1299 vs. $1379. Don't forget that the MB uses an LED screen. The only advantage for Dell is that you have the option of dedicated graphics. And you can …
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Quote: Originally Posted by solipsism That is a good comparison. Apple doesn't even sell the default processor that comes in the Dell for hundred dollars more. And that if after the $500 "instant" savings. haha I hate that kind of marketing. I ha…
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Quote: Originally Posted by backtomac Please 'spec' one out then. I opened the link and saw a Dell with a 1.66 ghz C2D cpu and integrated graphics for $999. That doesn't look better to me. Most people don't need dedicated graphics. The best b…
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Quote: Originally Posted by Bageljoey So... If you want a Dell, buy a Dell. (That was easy) Well aren't you helpful? Do you think I would be posting in these forums, speculating, voicing my concerns, and in general spending my time this wa…
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Quote: Originally Posted by solipsism I really hope I don't come across as a dick as a dick but I felt your post wasn't inflammatory or mindless yammering, but this is your problem. Apple is growing at record speeds and the MacBook is theor top s…
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Quote: Originally Posted by solipsism Apple doesn't make the GPUs. Perhaps as Macs become more mainstream we'll see better offerings for Mac GPUs from ATI and NVIDIA. You probably aren't going to see a price decrease with Intel's roadmap. Wha…
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Quote: Originally Posted by jasondwelsh How come I never see anyone mention the use or option of a better GPU in the MacBook Pro or higher-end MacBooks? Perhaps I missed it on this string. I did not read through all of the posts. But look, the…
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To your prediction, I would also add: -GPU option on the MacBook -ExpressCard slot Possibly: -Memory card slots across the board (could be inside the ExpressCard slot "enclosure") The Dell offers both a GPU and that slot, and it's becomin…
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Let's see here. Quote: Originally Posted by Walter Slocombe there was a 12"iBook as well don't forget. 1) The 12" iBook had a 32MB card - one that didn't require as much cooling as do current video cards. And it would be: "There was a 12" …
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Quote: Originally Posted by Name101 To be honest I love the latches. it holds the laptop firm and close. I brought a cheap laptop from Compaq and when you close the laptop it bends open a little. (it doesn?t have the latches) As we all know, t…
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DHagan4755, I hear you loud and clear! The USB ports is one thing, but what is up with the maximum screen opening angle? It makes it difficult to see standing up, and I'm not that tall; I can imagine some folks who are over 6 feet tall and how dif…
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Oh man, - thanks for agreeing with me! I'm so glad that at least one person shares my views. I know that they don't listen - it's funny the way Apple works. I think they're the only company who can get away with it. But I still remember the hi…
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Quote: Originally Posted by vinea I think an expresscard slot might be best for this and it allows for a heap of other capabilities. You're right - it allows the modem to be upgraded by the user - in case a new cell tech arises (think WIMAX). …