kdoug
May 2, 03:23 PM
Hi all,
I have a mid-2009 15� MBP. Last year I upgraded my 500GB HDD with a 160GB SSD. Overall I love the results and believe it�s one of the best hardware upgrades I have made in recent years.
However, 160GB quickly becomes difficult to work with (especially with multiple VMs) so I am keen to look for another internal storage solution.
This is where OptiBay comes in. Allowing me to remove my optical drive (which I never use) and add an additional HDD.
I am keen to understand if anyone has any experience with OptiBay? Any issues or things I should know about?
My other problem is which one to buy? There are loads on eBay, but I worry about quality. So I have narrowed my search to:
MCE OptiBay (http://www.mcetech.com/optibay/) for $99 or iFixit OptiBay (http://www.ifixit.com/Apple-Parts/9-5-mm-SATA-Optical-Bay-SATA-Hard-Drive-Enclosure/IF107-080) for $59.95?
Any thoughts? I consider iFixit to be a reparable company and it�s cheaper, but I don't want to drop quality.
Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance.
Or this one; http://www.maxupgrades.com/istore/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=348
Another option; http://www.newmodeus.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_27&products_id=259
Lots of choices.......
I have a mid-2009 15� MBP. Last year I upgraded my 500GB HDD with a 160GB SSD. Overall I love the results and believe it�s one of the best hardware upgrades I have made in recent years.
However, 160GB quickly becomes difficult to work with (especially with multiple VMs) so I am keen to look for another internal storage solution.
This is where OptiBay comes in. Allowing me to remove my optical drive (which I never use) and add an additional HDD.
I am keen to understand if anyone has any experience with OptiBay? Any issues or things I should know about?
My other problem is which one to buy? There are loads on eBay, but I worry about quality. So I have narrowed my search to:
MCE OptiBay (http://www.mcetech.com/optibay/) for $99 or iFixit OptiBay (http://www.ifixit.com/Apple-Parts/9-5-mm-SATA-Optical-Bay-SATA-Hard-Drive-Enclosure/IF107-080) for $59.95?
Any thoughts? I consider iFixit to be a reparable company and it�s cheaper, but I don't want to drop quality.
Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance.
Or this one; http://www.maxupgrades.com/istore/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=348
Another option; http://www.newmodeus.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_27&products_id=259
Lots of choices.......
AppleMatt
Mar 5, 04:03 AM
Do we really need more rules, when the people breaking them aren't likely to know of their existence in the first place????????
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AppleMatt
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AppleMatt
admanimal
May 6, 11:10 PM
My Uptime - 12 hours :p
Do you pay your electricity bill?
Also that is one sure way to fry your Mac. Power surge can happen at any time.. Do you really trust those $100 surge boards for 24/7 use or do you have UPS.
Also think of how much dust gets in there...
Not smart to leave your computer on 24/7.
Unless you are completely unplugging your computer when it's not in use, just turing it off doesn't really protect it from power surges.
Do you pay your electricity bill?
Also that is one sure way to fry your Mac. Power surge can happen at any time.. Do you really trust those $100 surge boards for 24/7 use or do you have UPS.
Also think of how much dust gets in there...
Not smart to leave your computer on 24/7.
Unless you are completely unplugging your computer when it's not in use, just turing it off doesn't really protect it from power surges.
noekozz
Apr 29, 10:23 AM
Take your pirating elsewhere.
clearly he stated he installed a trial version of My3G
reading + you = fail
OP that's part of the trial, once you purchase My3G the ads are gone.
clearly he stated he installed a trial version of My3G
reading + you = fail
OP that's part of the trial, once you purchase My3G the ads are gone.
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Blue Velvet
Mar 30, 10:42 AM
BTW: The 1gb shuffle is UK�99.01 over here.
About US$186... :eek:
So that's why $30 seems fairly reasonable from a UK point of view.
Well... from my point of view anyway.
About US$186... :eek:
So that's why $30 seems fairly reasonable from a UK point of view.
Well... from my point of view anyway.
Euan
Sep 20, 06:16 AM
\0/
Looks like we're getting new products today boys and girls :D
Glee!
Fingers crossed they update the PBs or drop prices :D
Looks like we're getting new products today boys and girls :D
Glee!
Fingers crossed they update the PBs or drop prices :D
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akm3
Mar 13, 02:01 PM
Who at age 15 gets asked to shoot video of hot chicks? Well done.
I'm a total amateur and much older, but the advice above about the smoothness of the pans seems spot on. Watching the hot chicks video (the only one I watched) there was just so much motion it was almost dizzying.
I'm a total amateur and much older, but the advice above about the smoothness of the pans seems spot on. Watching the hot chicks video (the only one I watched) there was just so much motion it was almost dizzying.
ddeadserious
Mar 19, 12:24 PM
Where on earth can I find them other than eBay? I need the following...
� display bezel
� backlight inverter board
� aluminum access panel(the one on the bottom that you remove to take it apart)
� power cable
Obviously I'd be willing to purchase a parts iMac if the price were right and it had what I need.
� display bezel
� backlight inverter board
� aluminum access panel(the one on the bottom that you remove to take it apart)
� power cable
Obviously I'd be willing to purchase a parts iMac if the price were right and it had what I need.
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pmz
Jun 30, 10:16 AM
What is going on in the software dept at 1 infinite loop?
Not only is this update overdue, but its the only one of Apple's own iPhone apps to even be touched for iOS4 or the iPhone 4.
None of the Apps have been updated to a universal version with iPad support.
Oh, but Find my iPhone was critically important to have out on launch...:confused:
It's embarrassing.
I mean, what kind of example does this set for other devs? Apple expects their developers of technically completed products (apps) to be updated asap to support all of the latest features of the latest devices. Yet they themselves have half a dozen critical apps that haven't even been touched?
Not only is this update overdue, but its the only one of Apple's own iPhone apps to even be touched for iOS4 or the iPhone 4.
None of the Apps have been updated to a universal version with iPad support.
Oh, but Find my iPhone was critically important to have out on launch...:confused:
It's embarrassing.
I mean, what kind of example does this set for other devs? Apple expects their developers of technically completed products (apps) to be updated asap to support all of the latest features of the latest devices. Yet they themselves have half a dozen critical apps that haven't even been touched?
noekozz
Apr 29, 12:34 PM
You're not alone, I've read of others having a similar problem with facetime on 4.3.2 as well.
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840quadra
Dec 1, 03:19 PM
This is all interesting news.
I may have to try folding on my Macbook C2D! I am not a big production output guy, and my G5 has been down and out of folding to save on power, and wear ;) .
I may have to try folding on my Macbook C2D! I am not a big production output guy, and my G5 has been down and out of folding to save on power, and wear ;) .
peapody
Jun 22, 03:32 PM
I pm'ed but still have not heard anything.
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macboy62
Oct 26, 01:18 AM
Hi it's now 3:16 and there is a little rain here in Ginza. The que is still short only 18 people so far. I guess there is plenty off time yet to get a t-shirt for those of you that are having to wait until you finish work.
:)
:)
AndrewR23
Apr 10, 08:01 PM
I need a case for my iPhone 4. I don't want it to be too bulky, and I don't need too much coverage.
Thanks!
apple bumper.
Thanks!
apple bumper.
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ThaDoggg
May 4, 02:48 PM
Yes, the vyper or a case will offer good protection but they are bulky. If you need to fit your mbp in a backpack or professional briefcase I would go with a sleeve. Depends what you want.
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xxBURT0Nxx
May 4, 03:42 PM
You heard wrong.
guess you missed the sarcasm ;)
i don't think there is ever a reason to wait for a new os to be released before buying the hardware....
guess you missed the sarcasm ;)
i don't think there is ever a reason to wait for a new os to be released before buying the hardware....
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Hellhammer
Mar 11, 10:31 AM
At least 5.0.3 works (launched it from my SL partition).
-aggie-
Mar 16, 11:21 AM
They keep it hidden! :D
276358
I think when you join the site they mention reading those links though. :cool:
276358
I think when you join the site they mention reading those links though. :cool:
gkarris
Apr 2, 08:09 PM
Not limited edition according to Engadget and Joystiq. Worry not.
The version but what about the Black color - is that permanent?
The version but what about the Black color - is that permanent?
Glial
Jan 17, 07:25 AM
http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif (http://www.macrumors.com)
The iLidz Personal Media Viewer was previewed at Macworld, promising "a large screen viewing experience at a fraction of the cost."
Simply insert your iPhone into the iLidz media viewer, look through the magnifying glass and adjust until focused. Voila. Hands free viewing. I can't say I necessarily felt like I was looking at a large screen, I suppose being hands free while watching a movie could be useful.
Article Link (http://www.macrumors.com/2008/01/17/ilidz-personal-media-viewer/)
What kind of movie would you be watching where it would be useful to be hands free? :p
The iLidz Personal Media Viewer was previewed at Macworld, promising "a large screen viewing experience at a fraction of the cost."
Simply insert your iPhone into the iLidz media viewer, look through the magnifying glass and adjust until focused. Voila. Hands free viewing. I can't say I necessarily felt like I was looking at a large screen, I suppose being hands free while watching a movie could be useful.
Article Link (http://www.macrumors.com/2008/01/17/ilidz-personal-media-viewer/)
What kind of movie would you be watching where it would be useful to be hands free? :p
cualexander
Jun 18, 10:03 AM
The southpark mall in Charlotte NC opens at 6am and only one door opens at that time. So I am getting there around 5:30am. Maybe I'll get lucky and no one will show up that early :)
edesignuk
Dec 29, 03:49 PM
Nope, which is why a lot of people are now telling you to make a trip to the charity in question, and donate directly, instead of donating to somebody collecting money for a charity.
Good thing too. All those 3% mount up. I really hope most are donating direct rather than through Spymac or others like them (taking a cut).
Good thing too. All those 3% mount up. I really hope most are donating direct rather than through Spymac or others like them (taking a cut).
lathrop4
Jan 17, 01:34 PM
I'm a teacher who has brought his class every year to MacWorld. We always come on Friday. I don't think that any booths close down on Friday until the late afternoon. My kids like the fact that vendors are more willing to give away free stuff on Fridays.
So...I don't think it would be a waste of your time.
So...I don't think it would be a waste of your time.
scubabeano
Aug 26, 09:37 AM
Macs look better. period.
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