a posh hammer
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ohh baby, still functions fine for word processing and school stuff though.
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ohh baby, still functions fine for word processing and school stuff though.
Too lazy for pictures now.
8-Core Mac Pro
2x 3.0GHz Xenon Harpertown
16GB DDR2 RAM
ATI 4870 512MB VRAM (updating with Mac Pro refresh cards)
4x 1TB WD Caviar Black @ 7200rpm.
USB 3.0 PCIe Card (hoping to buy a Thunderbolt card once released if compatible)
Windows 7 64-bit via Bootcamp
15" Macbook Pro
2.66 GHz Intel Core i7
8GB DDR3 RAM
500GB HD @ 7200rpm
1680 x 1050 High Resolution Display
Windows 7 64-bit via Bootcamp
24" LED Cinema Display (soon getting an additional 27")
13" Macbook Pro
Don't know the specs, in the other room...
8-Core Mac Pro
2x 3.0GHz Xenon Harpertown
16GB DDR2 RAM
ATI 4870 512MB VRAM (updating with Mac Pro refresh cards)
4x 1TB WD Caviar Black @ 7200rpm.
USB 3.0 PCIe Card (hoping to buy a Thunderbolt card once released if compatible)
Windows 7 64-bit via Bootcamp
15" Macbook Pro
2.66 GHz Intel Core i7
8GB DDR3 RAM
500GB HD @ 7200rpm
1680 x 1050 High Resolution Display
Windows 7 64-bit via Bootcamp
24" LED Cinema Display (soon getting an additional 27")
13" Macbook Pro
Don't know the specs, in the other room...
Nazgul_Hunter
Member
I've got a MacBook pro 15" core i7 from mid 2010, and I hook it up to my tv through a mini display port to hdmi cable. However, it does this annoying thing everyonce in a while where the sound will drop for a few seconds and then come back... I read this is a widespread problem with the connections that transfer sound as well as video. Anyone know if there's a way to fix it?
SeanR1221 said:
Think the Cinema Display is expensive? This goes for $2,100. EIZO Coloredge CG243w. I was about to get it before I realized you can get very similar results on a Cinema Display with some more tweaking.
As far as displays go, Cinema Displays are relatively inexpensive if you get lucky on eBay, which is a lot easier than it may seem..
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
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Watch out: A true heavyweight emerges!
This is my beloved.
I've edited tons of video and wrote numerous essays on the way to getting a degree, have began making music and produced an album, created a website and have built up copious amounts of videos, music and photographs on it.
I even made a short stop-motion film using nothing but it's iSight camera and Photobooth.
Will be pained to get rid of this machine but am set on getting a Mini when I get a new place.
Oh yeah, I constantly see people advised against getting a Mac Mini if they intend on editing video but the Mini's by-far outstrip my machine and I edit HD video on it regularly, I even did a bit this morning, so why are people constantly talked out of getting Air's and Mini's as editing machines?
This is my beloved.
I've edited tons of video and wrote numerous essays on the way to getting a degree, have began making music and produced an album, created a website and have built up copious amounts of videos, music and photographs on it.
I even made a short stop-motion film using nothing but it's iSight camera and Photobooth.
Will be pained to get rid of this machine but am set on getting a Mini when I get a new place.
Oh yeah, I constantly see people advised against getting a Mac Mini if they intend on editing video but the Mini's by-far outstrip my machine and I edit HD video on it regularly, I even did a bit this morning, so why are people constantly talked out of getting Air's and Mini's as editing machines?
Benjamin1981
Member
Gary Whitta said:
Gary, there is a 35 page thread in the apple support forums that older mini display port cinema displays have flickering when hooked up to a new thunderbolt equipped Mac. I have the same issue with my 15" MBP and my Mini. Both 2011 models connected to a 24" LED Cinema Display.
Apple knows about this problem since february and has not been able to fix it. So i would advice your friend to test a thunderbolt mac with his display first before buying. Also there is no adapter needed.
Sutton Dagger
Member
On an iPhone in bed so can't post pics
I have a white MacBook I got back in 2007, and the most recent iMac (27" i7 beast) lol.
I successfully overclocked it yesterday, and I'm pretty impressed with the results. It's actually running cooler than on standard clocks because I upped the fan speeds. A 5-7 FPS gain in crysis is quite considerable, if anyone is interested I can detail how to do it (I generally followed advice by some people on Macrumors).
I have a white MacBook I got back in 2007, and the most recent iMac (27" i7 beast) lol.
I successfully overclocked it yesterday, and I'm pretty impressed with the results. It's actually running cooler than on standard clocks because I upped the fan speeds. A 5-7 FPS gain in crysis is quite considerable, if anyone is interested I can detail how to do it (I generally followed advice by some people on Macrumors).
Benjamin1981
Member
SeanR1221 said:
I don't know about other brands, but older Apple Cinema Display with Mini Display Port definitly have flickering problems when connected to thunderbolt port.
I got you beat! At least with one of my Macs...Jo Shishido's Cheeks said:
Upgraded the HD on both of my Macs. Didn't upgrade the newer MBP to Lion yet because I am waiting until they get all of the kinds out. On the early 2005 CoreDuo MBP I upgraded to a 7200 RPM HD (huge difference) and on my 2010 MBP I upgraded to a OWC SSD (like getting a new computer, highly recommend the brand for Macs as well). Believe it or not the CoreDuo's ram is maxed at @ 2GB :lol. I will probably max out my newer MBP later this year but honestly it runs perfectly with 4.
Strange how well my older MBP runs considering it is over 5 years old. It does chug sometimes on iPhoto and when I run Flash videos it sounds and feels like a rocket, but it is perfectly usable in my day to day use. Hopefully Apple supports Snow Leopard for awhile longer and I get some more use out of it.
Soakedjunk
Member
I was going to buy a new macbook pro today at the apple store to replace my late 2008 model. I ended up finding a 2.0 i7 on CG new and sealed for $1550. Now I'm updating to Lion and preparing to migrate my data over.
AbsoluteZero
Banned
Struggling with the decision of whether or not I want the Kanex XD.
I don't play my 360 as much as my Wii, but I somehow feel that if I had it on the iMac display I'd play it more just because the screen is so much better than my 2004-era 19" TV.
Of course then I'd have to find space on my desk to put my 360 when I want to play it.
I'll likely won't bother though...$100 is a lot to drop on something I may not use very often.
I don't play my 360 as much as my Wii, but I somehow feel that if I had it on the iMac display I'd play it more just because the screen is so much better than my 2004-era 19" TV.
Of course then I'd have to find space on my desk to put my 360 when I want to play it.
I'll likely won't bother though...$100 is a lot to drop on something I may not use very often.
patrickthehedgehog
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My first mac since the 2006 Macbook!
AbsoluteZero
Banned
user_nat said:
The 2010 iMac I have can accept HDMI sources using extra hardware, but I don't believe the newer models can as they ditched the mini display port for thunderbolt.
AbsoluteZero
Banned
aswedc said:I win.
It's still faster browsing than the iPad, and its "best web experience". It's incredible the loss of performance people will accept for the "ooh shiny!" factor. I think the iPad 2 might finally have the G4 beat though.
I kinda miss my G4 eMac, but Flash performance on the G4 is atrocious.
All three Macs the wife and I own and use daily. We are looking to purchase a couple Mac Pros very soon.
We currently use the Mac Minis for film editing and 3D work. Surprisingly, they hold their own. They aren't the best for extremely heavy compositing or detailed 3D work, but we struggle through it. The Macbook is the general purpose Mac, but also my writing Mac.
We currently use the Mac Minis for film editing and 3D work. Surprisingly, they hold their own. They aren't the best for extremely heavy compositing or detailed 3D work, but we struggle through it. The Macbook is the general purpose Mac, but also my writing Mac.
CrudeDiatribe
Member
Alfarif said:
My 2006 MP is still beastly. Love it. I would seriously look at a used 2008 8x2.8, but look at the benchmarks for the apps you use and weigh the cost of the new ones (soon?!).
My Macs:
2006 Mac Pro 2x2.66 dual-core Xeon, 13GB, ATI 3870, 2.6TB disks
2006 MacBook 1.83 Core 2 Duo, 2GB
2003 PowerMac 2x1.8 G5, 5GB, ATI X800
2000 iMac 0.35 G3, 512MB
My partner has a 2010 13" MBP. I still get a thrill touching it.
I also use a 2010 Mini at work. Will be turning my previous one, a 2006, into a server.
YO.
so I'm looking at either the 21.5" iMac or the 27"...
I'd either get the upper level 21" or the lower level 27". I see that these two models have the same graphics card (actually I think they are identical except for the screen size).
are there any performance issues with that card pushing the huge amount of pixels on the 27" screen? or is that really not going to be noticeable at all?
I currently have a 2010 MBP, and probably going to sell and get an iMac for Sandy Bride and larger screen for media work.
Leaning towards the 21.5" for now I guess as it's $200 less and possibly better performance due to the graphics card not having to work as hard. Plus it wouldn't take up 50% of the space in my apartment.
but yea.... maybe I should just splurge because my media will look insane on a 27" screen...
so I'm looking at either the 21.5" iMac or the 27"...
I'd either get the upper level 21" or the lower level 27". I see that these two models have the same graphics card (actually I think they are identical except for the screen size).
are there any performance issues with that card pushing the huge amount of pixels on the 27" screen? or is that really not going to be noticeable at all?
I currently have a 2010 MBP, and probably going to sell and get an iMac for Sandy Bride and larger screen for media work.
Leaning towards the 21.5" for now I guess as it's $200 less and possibly better performance due to the graphics card not having to work as hard. Plus it wouldn't take up 50% of the space in my apartment.
but yea.... maybe I should just splurge because my media will look insane on a 27" screen...
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
Member
Don't skimp, even if it means waiting longer until you're able to buy. Bigger is better my man
Leona Lewis
Banned
Anyone not a fan of the tapered design of the Air? It's a little more than half an inch at its thickest point, and I would prefer if it were totally flat like the MacBook Pro. At half an inch all throughout the whole chassis, maybe Apple could fit a bigger battery or some extra ports.
I still love my new Air, but I feel like the crazy-thin palm rest keeps digging into my wrist while I'm using it, and it doesn't feel stable on a desk.
I still love my new Air, but I feel like the crazy-thin palm rest keeps digging into my wrist while I'm using it, and it doesn't feel stable on a desk.
Just got my first Apple computer today. I've owned Nanos and played around with my bro's iPod Touch and Macbook (Late 2008 aluminum unibody), but never owned my own computer.
Got myself a Macbook Air 11" w/ 4GB RAM, 64GB SSD, 1.6 GHz
I'm very impressed!
I'm looking into upgrading my bro's Macbook from 2GB to 8GB and maybe throwing in an SSD. Hopefully Lion will play nice with it despite being just a 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo
Got myself a Macbook Air 11" w/ 4GB RAM, 64GB SSD, 1.6 GHz
I'm very impressed!
I'm looking into upgrading my bro's Macbook from 2GB to 8GB and maybe throwing in an SSD. Hopefully Lion will play nice with it despite being just a 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo
CrudeDiatribe
Member
No_Style said:
Nice!
It'll work.
ChocolatePuddin
Member
Ok guys I need some advice, I am in the market for a Mac, but which one should I get if my main focus will be App development?