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[chris888222]

Took the plunge and ordered the black SmartShell Satin.

 

[kwok0037]

Haha I'm looking at the SmartShell cases at Apple online...

Quite keen on the black one:
Speck 13" SmartShell Case for MacBook Pro with Retina Display - Apple Store (Singapore)

It's really sexy, plus Apple online exclusive... But

It seems that 2 reviews reported MOLD and dents on their set! Anyone using this case (regardless of color)? Does this case really cause such damage?? I really want such a case but I never want my macbook to grow moldy.

You already own the best case, it's called the unibody. cases make your mac fat. IMO, I didn't protect my mac for 3 years, it's sturdy and steady. No dents and scratches as long you don't mishandle, you need no case man!

 

[chris888222]

You already own the best case, it's called the unibody. cases make your mac fat. IMO, I didn't protect my mac for 3 years, it's sturdy and steady. No dents and scratches as long you don't mishandle, you need no case man!

I will constantly have to bring my MBP out... Will put it in a bag but I have this habit of placing it down too hard (yes I'm quite rough). I really don't want my $2k macbook to suffer such damage in the bag.

I have cases on for most of my electronics... 3DS, Vita, phone, tablet... Having this case on for the MBP just kinda gives me more assurance. Haha. I'll probably just use the laptop w/o the case on at home, and pop the case in when I head out with it.

 

[LeonaV]

Put a sleeve in your bag

 

[lehbraun89]

one of the 2 usb ports on my mbp 13" died on me just days after my apple care ended and i called apple and managed to got it fixed out of goodwill and i was told that the usb ports were replaced. unfortunately the same usb port had to die on me yet again within a few months and this time round, i have no warranty to cover it. ive tried connecting thumbdrives and usb hubs onto the 'faulty' usb port and there seems to be current running through because the LEDs on the devices usually lights up but my mac does not respond to any of these devices. all these happened more than 4 months ago and i have gave up on it ever since (been working with only 1 usb)

something weird happened when i was prompted to update my OS (mountain lion) just a couple of months ago and the port worked miraculously after a restart. i was surprised coz i thought its already dead and the inquisitive me decided to restart the macbook again and it stopped working. i couldnt remember what i did but i vaguely recalled that the 'faulty' usb port worked after restarting and it stops working after i quit an application or something. i tried looking up for solutions online and theres topics regarding faulty ports and this file called HWNetMgr or smth like that. same thing, i cant remember what i did and i gave up ever since.

have anyone experienced this before? any suggestions?

 

[blurkingz]

got 1 more question, is it difficult to transfer or sync files from macbook air to android phones? Will there be any compatibility problem or any hassles?

 

[LeonaV]

got 1 more question, is it difficult to transfer or sync files from macbook air to android phones? Will there be any compatibility problem or any hassles?

I am unable to sync anything from OS X to my Notes2. Samsung Kies mac version is next to useless and can't even detect the phone.

 

[netzach]

I am unable to sync anything from OS X to my Notes2. Samsung Kies mac version is next to useless and can't even detect the phone.

Fug the Samsung Kies man.
When I synced my iTunes playlists to my S3 with Kies, all the bloody songs order all jumbled up.
Back to iPhone nao.

 

[blurkingz]

I am unable to sync anything from OS X to my Notes2. Samsung Kies mac version is next to useless and can't even detect the phone.

damn means i cant get a macbook air, i still prefer android phones

 

[fuzzybear]

dont use keis if u on samsung
just plug in usb and use normal way its still best

 

[chris888222]

Kies is a piece of shyt, even on PC... My old laptop couldn't even detect my S3 last time.

 

[LeonaV]

dont use keis if u on samsung
just plug in usb and use normal way its still best

You can't. OS X cannot detect the handphone or any folders inside android without additional software

 

[AhBui168]

hi bro & sis

may i know, where you all send your imac for repair if the warranty still available?

by the way, what if we loss the receipt to proof of purchase, will the warranty be void?
(bought from epicentre)

how to extend the warranty, if it's going to end soon?

thanks

 

[limpe84]

hi bro & sis

may i know, where you all send your imac for repair if the warranty still available?

by the way, what if we loss the receipt to proof of purchase, will the warranty be void?
(bought from epicentre)

how to extend the warranty, if it's going to end soon?

thanks

Call the apple helpline. They will send someone to your house to look at it.

Extend warranty shouldn't need AppleCare. Try to extend it from the apple online store?

 

[AhBui168]

Call the apple helpline. They will send someone to your house to look at it.

Extend warranty shouldn't need AppleCare. Try to extend it from the apple online store?

how to extend it on apple store?

I thought need buy a AppleCare box, then key in and register online for the warranty?

 

[B772ER]

how to extend it on apple store?

I thought need buy a AppleCare box, then key in and register online for the warranty?

you can only register online within the first year of purchasing the computer.

 

[ykeen]

I use the Activity Monitor to monitor bandwidth utilisation. As communications technology is usually in bits, but Activity Monitor likes to display in Bytes/sec .. any idea to change it to bits per sec, or what is a nice tool/utility to use? Did a search didn't find anything useful (and free)..

Thanks.

 

[PetPet]

I use the Activity Monitor to monitor bandwidth utilisation. As communications technology is usually in bits, but Activity Monitor likes to display in Bytes/sec .. any idea to change it to bits per sec, or what is a nice tool/utility to use? Did a search didn't find anything useful (and free)..

Thanks.

Open terminal

netstat 1

hope this is what you're looking for.

 

[fuzzybear]

those on retina macbook
I knw some program atill not retina upgraded
but when I try adjzt it resolition to 1440 or 1650 it looks acceptsble like macoffice but what about those on firefox chrome will retina suport it higher resolition ?

 

[qwerty90]

http://imgur.com/6Lu2l6H
http://imgur.com/cmAZKVD

noob qn here. First time shipping, will my MBA arrive tmr? I thinking to take off for work