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[preshit.net]

I've decided to go in for the Glossy screen, for the following reasons:

1. Better color reproduction
2. Sharper Text

From what I've read, the glossy screen on the MacBook Pro is not like the HP and SONY screens that you get in the markets. Meaning, it does not mirror like the other screens.

Also, I've a matte screen 19" monitor which I'll be using with a Dual Screen set-up with the MBP. So it makes sense going in for the Glossy screen, since the monitor is already matte.

I just need to know the cons of the glossy screen of the MBP. Not the matte screen in general.

 

[SunnyChahal]

My iMac has glossy screen and I tell you it's awesome for watching movies.The only flaw is that while photoshopping,the reflections pester me.

For that electric current thing,the plug points here were added later for my Mac which were unearthed.Will be fixed this evening.

@Aayush or Milind,Please change that Apple stuff I'd like to own to a 17"MBP coz I own both TC and a 8GB iPod Nano(yeah!Got it).

 

[Pathik]

If there is too much direct lighting in your room, the glossy screen will hamper your viewing.

 

[dinesh72]

May be a silly q
now that I am ready to explore mobile me, I want to inform my new id to all of my mates and work place. Which id I should inform @mac.com or @me.com
I know mails will be received in both ids but me.com is the future.

 

[preshit.net]

It's a personal choice, really. I prefer the @mac.com address.

Sadly, new Aliases can only be created for @me.com

 

[cooldudie3]

I have a matte screen. Can I return it and then get a glossy? I have a Apple Store nearby. It is the true Apple Store.
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I can invite you guys into the orkut community Mac Laptops here: *www.orkut.com/Community.aspx?cmm=53062614
It is for any Mac Laptop users that love their macbook or macbook pro and macbook air
Who wants to be the co owner of this community? How about the moderators?
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One day later..

What is going on! It has been morning since I posted and now night and still no one to answer me!

Anyways, can anyone help me? I downloaded a AVI file from my camera to my PC. Then I transfered it to my mac via USB flashdrive. Now I cannot play my video. It played on my PC correctly but not on my mac. I downloaded the DivX and the XviD component but no luck. What is going on with my video?
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@Cadcrazy, curse you! Why do you hate macboyz!!

 

[preshit.net]

According to this Macrumors report, Apple's MobileMe's Push Service have been detailed by Apple in a knowledge base article.

Changes to Me.com -> Mac (push)
Changes to Me.com -> iPhone push)
Changes to iPhone -> Me.com (push)

The point of contention comes when changes are performed on your Mac. These changes do not trigger an automatic sync and instead waits until the next scheduled sync which is every 15 minutes:

Changes to Mac -> Me.com (15 minute sync)

 

[aryayush]

Sadly, new Aliases can only be created for @me.com

Yeah, I'd figured something like this would happen, which is why I purchased .Mac before it became MobileMe.

So far, I have to say, I'm not as impressed with .Mac (I'll keep referring to it as .Mac -- MobileMe is the worst name Apple could ever come up with) as I'd hoped I would be. Apple really botched up this launch. Even now, the web interface is not as responsive as I'd expected it to be. Plus, there's still no server side filtering.

I have a matte screen. Can I return it and then get a glossy? I have a Apple Store nearby. It is the true Apple Store.

No, you cannot.

Anyways, can anyone help me? I downloaded a AVI file from my camera to my PC. Then I transfered it to my mac via USB flashdrive. Now I cannot play my video. It played on my PC correctly but not on my mac. I downloaded the DivX and the XviD component but no luck. What is going on with my video?

Download and install Perian. After that, QuickTime Player will be able to play any video you throw at it.

@Aayush or Milind,Please change that Apple stuff I'd like to own to a 17"MBP coz I own both TC and a 8GB iPod Nano(yeah!Got it).

I'm on it.

Also, please welcome Nishant to the Apple thread. He's been a Mac user for a while but didn't like to indulge in frivolous chatting with fellow Mac users on a petty online forum. But he seems to have changed his mind.

BTW, I still don't know Azeem, Dinesh and Sunny's .Mac IDs.

I've also added an Occupation field to the profiles. It's high time we knew what all of you do. So out with it already.

If you're studying, then your Occupation field should say Student.

 

[SunnyChahal]

Student!!
My ID is sunnychahal93@mac.com.

BTW both earthing and WiFi are fixed.I'm fully enjoying the Mac experience now!!

 

[aryayush]

You mind telling us how'd you get both issues fixed? I'm kinda having the same problems in both departments.

 

[SunnyChahal]

See,the plug points I was using here in my new house were not provided with an earth wire coz they were added later according to my needs.Today the electrician added the earth wire and the shocks were just gone!Forget about the old house.There was no proper earthing there!
For WiFi,Time Capsule didn't help so my dad bought a new router with excellent range which now covers all the three floors of the massive residence.TC will only be used as a backup HD from now on.

 

[aryayush]

Dude, use it to extend your network. The option is there in the settings. That way, you won't have to connect it via ethernet or manually change your Wi-Fi network to do the backing up.

 

[nish_higher]

^ thanks for adding my profile

wt abt the headset?

 

[aryayush]

I had every intention of transferring the money today and had even gone out to do it but then totally forgot about it in all the hustle and bustle of getting Happy (my dog) vaccinated. I'll do it tomorrow for sure.

 

[jamesbond007]

Does the EP630 pin fit in the iPhone ??

Me not very impressed with MobileMe too, everytime I use it, I get the feeling how great Google is. Also if you prefer using the web interface of MobileMe, I recommend selecting the keep me logged in for 2 weeks, as it will not make you feel that the interface is sluggish and will take you directly to inbox. Sadly there seem to be no filters in MobileMe

 

[goobimama]

What is happening Macboys! Just had a very geeky digit meetup with Preshit, Mehul, Pathik, Manan, Ediz and myself. Manan is a stupid windows fanboy even offline. Chalo, take care. I won't write any more cause I'm currently using Preshit's crappy Compaq notebook with Windows on it, featuring a stupid Ubuntu theme. Yuck! I'm outta here! See you guys Wednesday evening when I resume my moderating duties.

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And MobileMe has been working splendidly. No lags whatsoever. Just missing a few features, that's all.

 

[CadCrazy]

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@Cadcrazy, curse you! Why do you hate macboyz!!

Sawdhan : Tumhari yeh harkat janleva ho sakti hai

using Preshit's crappy Compaq notebook with Windows on it, featuring a stupid Ubuntu theme. Yuck! I'm outta here! See you guys Wednesday evening when I resume my moderating duties.

 

[SunnyChahal]

Sajjano,I need a good BT client for Mac.Transmission sucks!Azureus maybe.What about utorrent+ GT via crossover?

 

[iMav]

PowerLink (3-in-1 Battery Pack/Data Sync/Flash Drive for iPhone and iPod)

 

[jamesbond007]

Transmission sucks!Azureus maybe.What about utorrent+ GT via crossover?

How dare you say that ?? That is blasphemy!!
The best p2p client available for Mac is Transmission, there is another Acquisition but its not free.
I wouldn't suggest utorrent+GT setup because it will require that you install CrossOver Office. And when you run this setup, your battery will drain 50% quickly and add this to the fact that it does no better than what Transmission does. The choice is yours.

@Aryayush
You said there is gonna be a portal on Indian Mac users community, what's the update ??