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[Chin Ang]

the white macbook was never officially compatible with Mavericks to begin with.

well bro, there is.

 

[xDarkJo]

Where to replace MacBook Air battery? Cycle more than 1k already. Don't think AppleCare covers that.

 

[PetPet]

Where to replace MacBook Air battery? Cycle more than 1k already. Don't think AppleCare covers that.

System Information > Power

See what does Battery says.
If it says service required, bring it down to any of the AASPs.

 

[xDarkJo]

It says replace now. Cycle count more than 1k. AppleCare covers this?

 

[B772ER]

It says replace now. Cycle count more than 1k. AppleCare covers this?

Not covered, battery is considered consumed.

 

[xDarkJo]

how much does apple charge if i change the battery?

 

[chehjin]

It says replace now. Cycle count more than 1k. AppleCare covers this?

you should have sent it in before you hit 1k cycle count. apple care covers defective batteries.

for you case, its obvious a case of wear and tear.

anyways, if you still have valid applecare, just send it in and request for battery replacement, the worst that can happen is they reject you, no cost.

 

[xDarkJo]

you should have sent it in before you hit 1k cycle count. apple care covers defective batteries.

for you case, its obvious a case of wear and tear.

anyways, if you still have valid applecare, just send it in and request for battery replacement, the worst that can happen is they reject you, no cost.

didn't keep track of the cycle count until recently. will try my luck since i got applecare.

 

[WONDERGIRLS]

hi all, am planning to get a 13in MBP for my sch later this year...

Just a quick question, when does apple usually refresh their mbp lines? i don't wanna get one and then 1-2 mth later a new one comes out. I am planning to get it around june (mid 2014). I think i will get it at some school convention with the help of my friends (SMU, etc) to get free ram upgrades and all..

Also, is the transition from pc to mac really easy? haha. Just more concerned about importing my whole iTunes library (with the playlists, play counts, etc) into my new mbp when i get one.

 

[weird]

didn't keep track of the cycle count until recently. will try my luck since i got applecare.

Do keep us updated as I'm keen to know more about it

 

[iCubes]

hi all, am planning to get a 13in MBP for my sch later this year...

Just a quick question, when does apple usually refresh their mbp lines? i don't wanna get one and then 1-2 mth later a new one comes out. I am planning to get it around june (mid 2014). I think i will get it at some school convention with the help of my friends (SMU, etc) to get free ram upgrades and all..

Also, is the transition from pc to mac really easy? haha. Just more concerned about importing my whole iTunes library (with the playlists, play counts, etc) into my new mbp when i get one.

Yes its safe to buy. Currently in mid-cycle. Mac Buyer's Guide: Know When to Buy Your Mac, iPod or iPhone

Migrating is super easy. You can use the Windows Migration assistant or any of the methods listed here: iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer

 

[chehjin]

hi all, am planning to get a 13in MBP for my sch later this year...

Just a quick question, when does apple usually refresh their mbp lines? i don't wanna get one and then 1-2 mth later a new one comes out. I am planning to get it around june (mid 2014). I think i will get it at some school convention with the help of my friends (SMU, etc) to get free ram upgrades and all..

Also, is the transition from pc to mac really easy? haha. Just more concerned about importing my whole iTunes library (with the playlists, play counts, etc) into my new mbp when i get one.

when you get from schools, they dun refresh the same time as outside stores do, maybe a few weeks lag. Also, you might be limited to certain models or configurations. although u do get 3 yrs apple care by default.

long time since i bought from school, so my info might be outdated.

 

[duhduhduh]

Anyone got any more tips for users who just migrated from windows to osx?

 

[Laneige]

related to iPad though

any sw or apps to resize / reduce % of pics instead of cropping into wallpaper/home screen size? best if can add words, even chinese

n how do i transfer pics from iPhoto to my iPad? i didn't sync don't dare to do so because its so confusing, worried about removing pics
thanks

 

[iCubes]

It's really simple. Just check whatever albums/events you want to transfer. It won't delete anything in your iPhoto don't worry.

 

[crystalnox]

Anyone got any more tips for users who just migrated from windows to osx?

Just keep using and googling. Practice makes perfect.

 

[weathersohot]

just want to rant a bit, jin sian. now apple support is no longer 24h. last time at this time I submit a case got adviser help. now all I get is "Hello. You have reached us outside of normal operating hours. Please try your chat again during business hours. Thank you."

no longer can communicate with the us side. all sg side already I think. warranty with them don't seem so attractive anymore

 

[Laneige]

just want to rant a bit, jin sian. now apple support is no longer 24h. last time at this time I submit a case got adviser help. now all I get is "Hello. You have reached us outside of normal operating hours. Please try your chat again during business hours. Thank you."

no longer can communicate with the us side. all sg side already I think. warranty with them don't seem so attractive anymore

Since last yr I already have this issue Liao
U get to talk to them aft yr case escalate up to senior position when the normal staff can't help u

 

[weathersohot]

Since last yr I already have this issue Liao
U get to talk to them aft yr case escalate up to senior position when the normal staff can't help u

serious? I had a case in nov (I think), and I was still able to talk to the advisers in the states / oz in the middle of the night.

now need to wait until sg operating hours for online chat.

 

[Munchies]

i just got my first ever mac, a rmbp. when i charge it and use it, i get a tingling feeling along the front edge and on the wrist area and when i touch the metal charge connector on the adapter if its powered on. im using the 3 pin connector with the earth.

anyone got the same issue? im an EE by trade and i gotten quite a few zaps and shocks before but not a tingling feeling till now.