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    a couple of mac switcher questions

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by ASyme, Jun 19, 2007.

  1. ASyme

    ASyme Notebook Guru

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    At the moment, like quite a few others, I'm contemplating buying a macbook pro (the 17 inch version) and am off at the weekend to the local apple shop to prod it and give it a whirl.

    Out of curiosity:

    How easily do laps sync up with the average UK routers/ISP's? I assume fine but you never know...

    I assume replacing memory down the line voids the warrenty?

    And lastly do folk have any recommended mice and rucksacks that go well with the 17 inch pro's?

    Thanks!
     
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  2. cdnalsi

    cdnalsi Food for the funky people

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    I can answer some of your questions:

    Replacing the RAM will void the warranty.

    Mice - mighty mouse (bluetooth) - that's what I have and I love it. It's precise, it's nice to click, and you don't use your USB for it :D

    Backpacks - check your apple store for the "back to school" backpack. I have that for the 15" - there should be one for 17" as well.

    Oh, and as far as I know, the 17" doesn't feature the LED screen yet...
     
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  3. Budding

    Budding Notebook Virtuoso

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    Very easily

    No. The previous poster got it wrong.

    Microsoft bluetooth wireless intellimouse, Logitech V270. I wouldn't recommend the mightymouse because the rollerball and side-squeeze buttons are a bit strange.
     
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  4. taelrak

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    I don't believe replacing the RAM will void your warranty.
    Here are some instructions: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303491

    Eh, the might mouse is an acquired taste. Try it before you buy it - and I've heard bad stories of them failing a few months in.
    I personally use the Logitech VX Revolution - arguably the best laptop mouse in existence :p. Since you're not going to be carrying a 17" MBP around though (are you?), you might try the bigger Logitech MX Revolution instead. Main disadvantage is it uses wireless usb, so might be a problem with the limited # of USB ports on the MBP.

    A lot of shops sell backpacks specially tailored to Macbook Pros, especially sleeves.

    Brenthaven (which makes the bag mentioned above) is one...Waterfield is another.

    I personally am probably going to get the Tom Bihn Brain Bag and Brain Cell.

    No LED on 17".
     
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  5. ehiunno

    ehiunno Notebook Guru

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    I know not of mice and UK ISP's, but I can say that opening the computer does not void the warranty, and replacing the memory does not void the warranty. I specifically asked the "genius" *eye roll* about that before I bought one.He also said short of breaking the mbp yourself, you will not void the warranty.

    *edit* I should say that I am refferig to APP, not the standard warranty, which may have different terms.
     
    ehiunno, Jun 20, 2007
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    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Replacing the memory will not void your warranty. However, do hold onto your old memory as AppleCare will look to new memory first when diagnosing a problem.

    Mice, I would stay away from the Mighty Mouse. I really like the MS Intellimouse, but really anything you feel comfortable with is fine.

    And your UK router and ISP should work fine with a Mac.

    Good luck!
     
    cashmonee, Jun 20, 2007
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