LeeM
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What are the specs? Sounds a pretty good deal.
You'll probably want an external screen for web work as 13" is going to be too small.
Saying that, my first Mac was a 13" and I do some times miss the mobility. The 15" is a heavy fucker.
when they release a 13 with dedicated gpu and quad core i'll buy one with a thunderbolt display without a second thought
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Balling
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Why does the display need a thunderbolt connection?
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LeeM
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I mean the apple display, it's called a Thunderbolt Display isn't it? Just because its got a MacBook charger and usb hub, and looks cool.
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Balling
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Ah, yeah, I'm still stuck in the past and calling it a Cinema Display. 
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LeeM
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They still sell that. I like the idea of a little shelf behind it and just pop it away and essentially have an iMac, with removable laptop, but the 15" isn't portable enough and currently it's far too much to spend for an imac with only dual core and integrated GPU.
My 22" acer does for now
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Corsa_Joel
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Just noticed my laptop didn't come with Windows 8 Pro, only Windows 8, need to upgrade to Pro if I want to use Media Center.
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Whittie
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Still can't find keyboard light 
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Balling
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Tested it in the dark?
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Whittie
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Aye, couldn't see it
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Balling
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You sure it has it? 
Not mentioned on the spec sheet...
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Whittie
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Thanks to the HP Backlit Keyboard, keep playing even in dimly lit rooms or on red eye flights. It’s a full-size keyboard that doesn’t compromise comfort [6].
[6] - Optional.
Fuck, wasn't given the option!
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Balling
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Yet another reason to go for the MBP then. 
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LeeM
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just put another 8gb ram in mine. very fast now
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LeeM
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geekbenching higher than the retina 13" now 
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Whittie
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Phoned and said I want the lit up keyboard, they said it doesn't exist, they're sending me a new case, and new mouse. Winner.
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Balling
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Originally posted by LeeM
just put another 8gb ram in mine. very fast now
What is it that you think is faster?
Can't see any reason why 16 GB should be faster than 8 GB unless you're raping your machine with something ultra heavy.
In most cases you'll never even use 8 GB to it's full potential.
[Edited on 10-01-2013 by Balling]
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Balling
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Phoned and said I want the lit up keyboard, they said it doesn't exist, they're sending me a new case, and new mouse. Winner.
Winner. 
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Whittie
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Bought the Mac for £650
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Balling
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To resell or keep?
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LeeM
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quote:
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quote:
Originally posted by LeeM
just put another 8gb ram in mine. very fast now
What is it that you think is faster?
Can't see any reason why 16 GB should be faster than 8 GB unless you're raping your machine with something ultra heavy.
In most cases you'll never even use 8 GB to it's full potential.
[Edited on 10-01-2013 by Balling]
went from 4 to 10, quicker when i click stuff (marginally)
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LeeM
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Bought the Mac for £650
proper bargain that, you'll either love it or make some money
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Balling
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went from 4 to 10, quicker when i click stuff (marginally)
4 + 8 = 10?
But yeah, I can imagine that increase might be slightly noticeable with some tasks.
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Corsa_Joel
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Worth upgrading to Pro for the sake of Windows Media Center or just go ahead with XBMC?
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Whittie
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quote:
Originally posted by Balling
To resell or keep?
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Originally posted by LeeM
proper bargain that, you'll either love it or make some money
Dunno yet, pick it up tomorrow, its in the film and everything so might sell
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Originally posted by Corsa_Joel
Worth upgrading to Pro for the sake of Windows Media Center or just go ahead with XBMC?
I'm in same boat, isn't it only £30ish?
[Edited on 10-01-2013 by Whittie]
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Corsa_Joel
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£24.99 here -
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msuk/en_GB/pdp/productID.257641900?tduid=226b68e1bccb18d29197054732ab51e9
Think i'm going to leave it for now, can see myself using the laptop as a HTPC for films and music via Windows Media Center rather than a general use laptop!
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