This thread is for anyone who owns a Mac computer. Anything from an eMac to a Mac Pro. Please don't post if you have a Apple display (doesn't count as a computer) this is only for Mac computer owners.
Also now excepting iOS devices!
This thread is going to be used for any basic help with macs and also just some FAQs about Mac and OSX.
If you would like to be added, use the sign up link
News:
Lion being released Q2-Q3 in 2011
Current Mac Models/base prices:
Mac Mini - $699, $999
iMac - $1199(21.5"), $1499(21.5"), $1699(27"), $1999(27")
Macbook - $999(13.3")
Macbook Air - $999 (11.6") $1199 (11.6") $1299(13.3"), $1599(13.3")
Macbook Pro - $1199 (13.3"), $1499 (13.3"), $1799 (15.4"), $1999(15.4"), $2199 (15.4"), $2299 (17")
Mac Pro - $2499
Don't forget to use your student discounts if your in college! Link
Useful Websites:
ifixit
Useful Programs:
Transmission - Torrents
Adium - Universal IM
Xblaze - Xfire add-on for Adium (Currently does not work with new verison of Adium)
Handbrake - A/V Conversion
UnRaRX - .rar File Extractor
Oynx - System Maintenance
VLC/DivX - Media Players
Perian - Quicktime Plugin
Quicksilver - Interface
refit - Bootmenu and Maintenance Toolkit
CPU-X - Similar to CPU-Z
coconutBattery - Tells you the current maximum battery capacity and original capacity
coconutIdentitycard - When and where your Mac or iPod was born
coconutWiFi - Tells you if you're in range of a WiFi network
SMCFanControl - Manually control fans for any intel Mac
iStat Pro - A widget that monitors every aspect of your Mac
Update Rumors:
How To:
Install memory on Macbook
I will continue to add more info to this thread tomorrow.
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Anything below the form will be deleted in a week, just giving people some time to sign up for the form.
Edited by sdla4ever - 12/21/10 at 9:23pm
