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Whenever I plug in my iPhone to my Mac, it makes the keyboard and trackpad unresponsive until I move or use a key for about 5 seconds. I honestly don't remember if it's always been like this but I just noticed and it's really annoying. Is this normal? On a 2011 MacBook Air running 10.8.2. Fake Edit: actually you know it might have started after I upgraded from 10.8.1.
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Macintosh posted:Whenever I plug in my iPhone to my Mac, it makes the keyboard and trackpad unresponsive until I move or use a key for about 5 seconds. I honestly don't remember if it's always been like this but I just noticed and it's really annoying. Is this normal? Getting this too, except with any USB device. On a base Retina Macbook Pro.
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Sep 28, 2012 03:26
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Are you guys aware of any adapter that would let me plug the SSD from a 2011 Air into my 2011 Mini sata slot? Even better, one that would work in the 2nd (uncabled) position...
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Sep 28, 2012 16:16
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pipebomb posted:Are you guys aware of any adapter that would let me plug the SSD from a 2011 Air into my 2011 Mini sata slot? Even better, one that would work in the 2nd (uncabled) position... http://dx.com/p/apple-macbook-air-ssd-convert-to-sata-22p-converter-adapter-w-pack-of-install-screw-black-139438 http://usb.brando.com/macbook-air-mba-ssd-to-sata-22-pin-2-5-hard-disk-pcba-put-in-the-notebook-laptop_p02915c042d015.html
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Sep 28, 2012 16:24
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mediaphage posted:http://dx.com/p/apple-macbook-air-ssd-convert-to-sata-22p-converter-adapter-w-pack-of-install-screw-black-139438 I just gave you five Klouts and 3 thumbs-up and a star and a virtual bj. Thanks!
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Sep 28, 2012 16:46
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I have a 2009 iMac with a 500gb HD that I've never backed up...obviously I need an external hd. What's the consensus on the time capsule? My router is an old linksys running tomato and I'm sure is about 4 years old, so I'm due for an upgrade on that as well. Thoughts?
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Oct 1, 2012 00:46
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nwin posted:What's the consensus on the time capsule? Works pretty great for internet and TM backup for me, the new Airport Utility for configuration and setup is a little dumbed down compared to the old version, but it does all I need. Network storage works well, but it's going to be a bit slower than a proper Firewire/USB external drive. If your linksys doesn't have 802.11N hardware, you'll be in for a speed upgrade if you have any other hardware which supports N as well.
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Oct 1, 2012 00:58
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It seems like I have to reset the SMC on my 2011 Air every week or two. The fans will run at 0 load and the charger light doesn't work...
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Oct 1, 2012 04:04
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quadratic posted:My MBA is taking ~25 seconds to wake from deep sleep and get to a point where I can enter the password. Is that normal? This is a 2011 running Mountain Lion. Mine does this too, it was near instant on Lion but since upgrading to ML it's been really slow. I might try disabling the login screen to see if that makes any difference!
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Oct 1, 2012 04:42
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My buddy has an original MBA, I believe they came in 2 configurations. His was the cheaper one. Not sure of the specs but he upgraded to Lion and he says his system crawls. Will upgrading the RAM/HD increase the speed? I am secretly hopingnot because then it's mine when he upgrades. Ill install something less taxing.
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Oct 1, 2012 06:52
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b0nes posted:My buddy has an original MBA, I believe they came in 2 configurations. His was the cheaper one. Not sure of the specs but he upgraded to Lion and he says his system crawls. Will upgrading the RAM/HD increase the speed? I am secretly hopingnot because then it's mine when he upgrades. Ill install something less taxing. Can't increase the RAM, it's soldered on and it was only 2 GB for the first generation MBA. Upgrading the HD is so ridiculously expensive, north of $200 for a 128 GB PATA SSD, you're better off selling the thing for something more modern. Snow Leopard might be a better OS, it'll take up less room than Leopard will. Also be advised that everyone hates the flip-open USB/monitor/headset assembly. Binary Badger fucked around with this message at 09:04 on Oct 1, 2012 |
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Oct 1, 2012 09:02
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Binary Badger posted:Can't increase the RAM, it's soldered on and it was only 2 GB for the first generation MBA. So my buddy shuld just upgrade to a new Macbook Air? He was looking at an Intel UltraBook but isn't sold yet. I see used Macbooks going for $500 on Ebay. I could sell it and get a new 12" for about $1000.
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Oct 1, 2012 09:18
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b0nes posted:My buddy has an original MBA, I believe they came in 2 configurations. His was the cheaper one. Not sure of the specs but he upgraded to Lion and he says his system crawls. Will upgrading the RAM/HD increase the speed? I am secretly hopingnot because then it's mine when he upgrades. Ill install something less taxing. It shouldn't be crawling I have a machine older than that and it runs Mountain Lion fine. Have you tried resetting the PRAM and SMC?
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Oct 1, 2012 12:22
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Gism0 posted:Mine does this too, it was near instant on Lion but since upgrading to ML it's been really slow. I might try disabling the login screen to see if that makes any difference! I disabled deep sleep on my retina pro, and now it's ready by the time the lid is open. It eats a little battery, but I don't care.
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Oct 1, 2012 13:01
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Binary Badger posted:Can't increase the RAM, it's soldered on and it was only 2 GB for the first generation MBA. That was a fun phone call to take.
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Oct 1, 2012 14:35
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Binary Badger posted:Can't increase the RAM, it's soldered on and it was only 2 GB for the first generation MBA. Plus, ancient Intel video. Ugh.
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Oct 1, 2012 15:14
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I'm about to make "the switch" from PCs to a rMBP this week. I'm planning on doing some (light) gaming on it at some point. Minecraft, Guild Wars 2, TF2. Eventually probably doing a boot camp install. I like the look of the Magic Mouse. Is it suitable for games, or should I buy a traditional bluetooth with separate buttons for games? If so, what are some recommendations for Mice to use with a Mac?
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Oct 1, 2012 16:18
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mediaphage posted:I disabled deep sleep on my retina pro, and now it's ready by the time the lid is open. It eats a little battery, but I don't care. I just upped my deep sleep time to 3.25 hours sudo pmset -a standbydelay 11700. I haven't been annoyed by the wakeup, but I'd rather only done it at most twice a day.
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Oct 1, 2012 16:21
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CombatMedic posted:I like the look of the Magic Mouse. Is it suitable for games, or should I buy a traditional bluetooth with separate buttons for games? gently caress that mouse, seriously. Just buy whatever mouse you like.
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Oct 1, 2012 16:22
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Apple store quoted $280 to fix a 13" MBA screen - it just 'went out', it's not physically broken but there's nothing on the screen. PowerbookMedic and iResq both want $300 or more, and a legit apple screen appears to be $240. So it sounds like the best option is to just have them fix it, right?
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Oct 1, 2012 16:23
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CombatMedic posted:I'm about to make "the switch" from PCs to a rMBP this week.
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Oct 1, 2012 17:13
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Legdiian posted:You can't left and right click at the same time with the MM. If you play games that require that, you will need a new mouse. This reminds me. I think the magic trackpad is great, but sometimes I want a mouse (like for gaming). Can you have both a magic trackpad and a mouse at the same time? Or do you need to switch out?
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Oct 1, 2012 19:11
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ConfusedUs posted:This reminds me. I think the magic trackpad is great, but sometimes I want a mouse (like for gaming). Can you have both a magic trackpad and a mouse at the same time? Or do you need to switch out? I've had a USB mouse and keyboard plugged in at the same time as Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. You can use all 4 at the same time (if you have 4 arms)
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Oct 1, 2012 19:13
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You can have both. The trackpad has its own preferences panel so tracking speed will be separate for each device.
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Oct 1, 2012 19:14
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jeff8472 posted:You can have both. The trackpad has its own preferences panel so tracking speed will be separate for each device. Of course, somehow they managed to gently caress up the "natural vs classic" scrolling. Despite there being separate options under Mouse and Trackpad, setting one sets the other.
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Oct 1, 2012 19:34
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Yo guys I'm broke so I am selling my iMac in SA Mart if anyone is interested. I think it's a good deal http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3509696
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Oct 1, 2012 20:04
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I saw this on Reddit so blah blah It's supposed to mean new iMacs in two weeks.
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The magic trackpad is the best trackpad ever.nwin posted:I have a 2009 iMac with a 500gb HD that I've never backed up...obviously I need an external hd. What's the consensus on the time capsule? My router is an old linksys running tomato and I'm sure is about 4 years old, so I'm due for an upgrade on that as well. I'm very happy with mine, wireless range is pretty good (except for a room in my house that is haunted or something and blocks all wifi). The first backup will take forever over wireless so if you can do it over a wired connection. If you want to fiddle with settings then it's not for you though, I got it precisely because I was tired of fiddling with ddwrt on linksys or asus hardware.
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Oct 1, 2012 20:14
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Apple should come out with a keyboard with a built-in trackpad - exactly the same layout as the laptops. That would rule.
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Oct 1, 2012 22:02
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Bob Morales posted:I saw this on Reddit so blah blah If this is true I hope that means the same for the mini. 
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Oct 1, 2012 22:39
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ratbert90 posted:If this is true I hope that means the same for the mini. I hope it is true for the 13" MB Retina
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Still praying for a 13.6" 2400x1800 Retina MBP 
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Oct 2, 2012 00:49
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Drogadon posted:
I definitely don't want to fiddle with anything. I haven't upgraded the firmware for tomato in I don't know how long... Any chance it ever drops less than $300 (hahaha yeah right I know...)
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Oct 2, 2012 01:02
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Sorry if this is a dumb question, but how do I wipe a new mac that doesn't come with an OSX install disc?
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Oct 2, 2012 01:42
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Hold Command-R on boot and enter Internet Recovery. Start Disk Utility and wipe the disk.
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So I just bought a 13-inch Air. It's my first Apple computer since the IIc my parents gave me free reign with when I was a kid. It's really nice. I don't think PC OEMs have something this good in them. The OS is new to me and I'm still learning stuff, but it seems to make really good use of the touchpad with gestures and all that. So....yea. You win, Apple. You got me.
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Oct 2, 2012 02:45
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The touchpad hardware and gestures are so good I wish PC makers and Windows 8 would just steal it. Trying to use other laptops now is awful.
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Oct 2, 2012 03:07
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Mu Zeta posted:The touchpad hardware and gestures are so good I wish PC makers and Windows 8 would just steal it. Trying to use other laptops now is awful. I was in a Microsoft Store the other day (amusingly I was headed to an Apple Store to pick up an iPhone and the MS store was across the street) and some of the newer notebooks actually have halfway decent touchpads. The OS support is still kind of bad, but they were bigger than a postage stamp and actually weren't completely awful.
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Oct 2, 2012 03:21
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Using a magic trackpad (almost) makes the one on my 13" MBP feel like poo poo. The amount of space on those things is loving awesome.
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AbsoluteLlama posted:I was in a Microsoft Store the other day (amusingly I was headed to an Apple Store to pick up an iPhone and the MS store was across the street) and some of the newer notebooks actually have halfway decent touchpads. The OS support is still kind of bad, but they were bigger than a postage stamp and actually weren't completely awful. It all boils down to Apple having control of the software and the hardware unlike in the PC world were you see a much bigger variation in trackpad hardware quality/software.
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