March 6, 2008

My MacBook Pro is Here

Today is simply way too hectic for me to devote the time I need (and want) to do either a full MacBook Pro unboxing pictorial or video…and it’s killing me! I want to open my box!

Since I have a Samsung camcorder review due next week, I should probably do a video, right?

That means either waiting until tomorrow or maybe even later tonight – do you think I can hold out?

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I have had a fascination with all types of gadgets and gizmos since I was a child, beginning with the toy robot that my grandmother gave my brother - which I promptly "relieved him of" in 1973. I have long been captivated by devices that did anything interesting or served a unique purpose - however silly. I can't tell you how everything works – but I am known world-wide for using a product until I have a full understanding of what it does, what its limitations are, and if it excels in any given area...or not.

http://www.geardiary.com Mitchell Oke

So, so jealous.

Congrats!
http://pocketnow.com Christopher Spera

Do ** I ** think you can hold out..?

NOPE. You’re gonna open it, and then make out like you didn’t.(and you know it!)

C’mon..!!!! Open the box!!
Wayne Schulz

Come on you have to at least charge it..
http://www.geardiary.com Judie Lipsett

Guys, it’s cheating to open it and not film it as it happens…and I can’t charge it without opening it!
http://wonderdawg777.blogspot.com/ Kerry Woo

Judie, I’m with you – savor the moment… like fine wine or Christmas morning… I would wait!
Joel Mclaughlin

A hell….rip it open!
http://www.geardiary.com Mitchell Oke

In the amount of time it’s taken to respond to this, you could have unboxed it by now Hehe
http://www.geardiary.com Judie Lipsett

Ive been doing other things! sheesh! but the box is calling to me…
n0iz3

if you are going to wait this long, you should make sure you record the expression on your face when you open the box too
i couldn`t possibly be able to wait that long with the box sitting next to me. i`d have to lock it away
http://www.astraware.com Alsicole

As Mrs Doyle from Father Ted would say:

Go on go on go on go on go on! You will!
Donald Posey

First time poster.

I’m a life-long Windows user but recently I’ve been tempted by the MacBooks.

Other than the obvious (i.e. size and CPU speed), what is the difference between the MacBook and MacBook Pro. I mainly use a laptop for travel so I’ve been leaning more toward the smaller MacBook.

Also, I rely extensively on Exchange. How close is Entourage in funtion to Outlook 2007?

TIA
Don
http://www.geardiary.com Judie Lipsett

Hi Don, thanks for coming out of the shadows.

Obviously I can’t answer your questions, but I did want to welcome you. I am sure some of the more Mac-experienced will be chiming in soon.
http://www.geardiary.com Mitchell Oke

Hey Don, Unless you need high performance graphics then the MacBook would be fine. Uses the same Core 2 Duo chips, just slightly lower clock frequencies.

My free Exchange account doesn’t allow me to connect to a desktop client unfortunately, but Chris Spera might be using one with his Mac. I’d drop an email to him. Cheers!
rsnavin

Judie just do it or have you already done it?
http://www.geardiary.com Judie Lipsett

Ok! I did finally do it, and it was filmed. I need to edit the video, but I have been quiet this weekend partly because I have been exploring the MBP.

I’m in the process of figuring out how to move everything over. Mitchell found a program, O2M to convert my Outlook files so I could keep all of my email files (a big deal for me), and so far I have installed MacOffice, iWork, AppZapper, FireFox, BootCamp and Windows XP Pro service pack 2. I have to use certain Windows only programs still, so I am going to give Parallels a try.

One question – and you all can laugh at the newbie-ness: how do you right click when in the Windows side, when there is no right click on the mouse? Just askin…
Wayne Schulz

Ctrl + Click = Right Click

Also I found a lot of options could be set in System Preferences.

This was the first thing I wondered about too.
http://www.geardiary.com Judie Lipsett

No Wayne, not the Apple side – when you are in Windows. How do you do a right click?

But that was the first thing I had trouble with.
http://www.geardiary.com Judie Lipsett

Never mind! I figured it out – in the windows side you emulate a right click by placing two fingers on the pad and clicking! YAY!
Wayne Schulz

In VMWARE the Ctrl-Click worked for me on Friday when I was running Windows XP.
http://www.geardiary.com Judie Lipsett

Ah, that’s the problem. I was on the actual Windows partition; I haven’t yet installed Parallels because I am still updating and configuring Windows.
dannyka

I’ve found Parallels to be perfect for running the few Windows-only apps that I must have. The Coherence feature is great, too.

I don’t have Multi-touch like *some* people (let’s see, where’s that jealousy smilie…), but when I’m on the laptop keyboard (no mouse), my favorite feature is the two-finger scroll.

Can’t wait to see that vid!

~Dan
http://www.geardiary.com Judie Lipsett

Yeah, I seriously need to process the video…I know. This weekend just got away from me! But I will definitely have it this week.
Joel Mclaughlin

Get on with it!

Just kidding! Take your time J and do it right!
http://www.geardiary.com Judie Lipsett

Ha! It may take some heavy editing. Jerry filmed it with the Samsung camcorder I will be reviewing this week, and to put it bluntly – he did some really jerky zooming. I’ll have to see what I can salvage, but it will probably be pretty painful to watch.

Just being honest!!