MBP is coming, software needed!!

Hi guys,

My 2.2GHz MBP is coming this afternoon, i would like to know what kind of softwares I should have for testing my MBP, including hardwares and display dead pixels and color test. What kind of softwares you guys recommend for testing MBP display to see how good its performance is and what kind of software you recommend for testing the hardwares (I think I may only test it on Mac platform first). Mine is equipped 7200 rpm 160GB HD. Don't remember if anyone who reported the performance of 7200rpm HD, please let me know if you guys are interested in knowing any test or performance about it. cheers!

 

iStat pro is a good all encompassing program that sits in your dock. I use it as well as amnesia, Temperature Monitor, and SMC fan control to get a good idea of what's going on.

As for performance judging programs, I have no idea

 

If you're worried about any hardware not working, try using the Apple Hardware Test found in the Mac OS X reinstall disc 1. Enter the disc, restart the computer and hold down the D key to launch Apple Hardware Test.

iStat Pro is a good indicator of temperature, hard drive size (used/free), RAM used, battery health and stuff. I recommend it as well.

As for dead pixels, they should be easily seen by you without using a program. If you can't physically see any, I wouldn't worry about it .

 

Also, to add you can test for stuck pixels by using a black background wallpaper. The easiest way to do this is to open up the Apple DVD Player and maximize to full screen. This will cover up the desktop icons so you have full display of a black screen to view any red, green or blue stuck pixels. Use any white background for dead pixels that generally show up as black specs of dirt on the screen.

 

Or you can run LCD Test by Ekim Software; it's really simple and free. It just changes the color of your background when you click. Although I would recommend you do NOT 'massage' any dead/stuck pixels as they direct at the end of the test to fix stuck pixels.

Some people have reported that jcscreenfix repairs stuck pixels. If need be, it's worth a try. Hopefully your screen will be flawless!

 

Thanks for your kindly replies! I really appreciate this!

Thanks again! Good day!