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Yeah, makes it really expensive for wannabe "pro-sumers" like me. Still, impressive design. The lack of upgradeability makes it a "no" for me, unfortunately. And since it's unlikely Apple changes their stance going forward, I might as well start looking at Windows machines. I had a nice 6+...

I'm having major problems when playing video, whether it be flash-based in a browser or a video file using QT/Perian, VLC or MPlayerX: general system freezes--video freezes, audio continues, system totally unresponsive to mouse/kb input; have to hard shut down by holding down power button...

I'm right-handed, but mouse w/ my left hand (due to some pre-arthritic condition, I think...too damn young for that, LOL). I use a Logitech VX Revolution, but miss the functionality I could get w/ the bigger Logitech models.

I'd miss SBSettings & some of the Winterboard functionality like WeatherIcon & changing icons/docks/wallpapers.

Not much of a "rig", I know, but having been jobless for some time has forced me to sell some things & otherwise cut back.. Sept. 2009 iPod Classic & Audio Technica ATH-ESW9a portable headphones... Actually sounds pretty damn nice (ALAC files only)

I still have a a Edge iPhone (8 GB)-- 450 anytime minutes, rollover, 5000 night/weekend Data Plan + 200 text messages/month my monthly bill with taxes, fees is usually around $72

I've had my 2G iPhone since Dec-07, and I've mostly loved it (jailbroken even though I'm w/ AT&T). BUT, it lacks in what I consider to be the most important function of a mobile phone/device--the phone part itself leaves a lot to be desired. Compared to my (backup) Nokia 6500 Slide, the...

No problem... Oh, and the other MF'er can take his self-important, superior a$$ & pound sand.:D

I've always felt the audio quality out from my MBP was pretty darn good... It got a lot better when I got my Apogee Duet though. :)

Crappy pic (I only have an iPhone, not much into photography), and it only shows a partial view-- Macbook Pro > Apogee Duet (DAC) via firewire > Music Hall a25.2 Integrated Amp > Hsu VTF-1 sub & Epos ELS-3 bookshelf speakers (on stands); also a pair of Denon AH-D2000 headphones on a...

x2... I used the 2.1 ProMedias for almost 5 years before recently upgrading to powered bookshelf speakers. The ProMedias are terrific given how cheap they are.

Hell, I'd like almost ANY Jerker...can't find them in my area. I know it's a philosophical question that will be pondered for ages, but why in the hell did Ikea find wisdom in discontinuing the Jerker?

Gonna be "on your way" outta here if you keep spamming threads w/ this crap..

^^^ That does look promising; thanks. Since the A5's are powered, I think I'll focus on a DAC first & foremost if I end up thinking it'll make that much of a difference. I think the MBP outputs "decent" sound the way it is....

O.K. so I just ordered the AudioEngine A5's (direct from the manufacturer website)... I do obviously plan on auditioning these when I get them early next week; just soliciting opinions on whether I "need" to get a DAC to put between the A5's & my MBP... Anyone experienced w/ these speakers...

Yeah, I could've sworn I've read the MBP has an optical out.... Anyways, I think I'm gonna start w/ the suggestion of just trying some nice powered speakers, and I think the AudioEngine A5's are the route I'm gonna take initially. I can always add pieces later if I want. Thanks for all the...

Actually, I did stumble across many reviews, and they seem well-respected. Arghh...I guess it would be a pretty cost-effective solution

Thanks again... I think I will go the receiver route, and I have always liked Yamaha products, so the RXV459 looks like a good candidate. So I'll just need to get a RCA-Toslink cable so I can hook it directly to my MBP audio out? (you said earlier I'd need a "standard" cable; not 100% sure...

O.K. Thanks, that is very helpful... LOL...I typed "optical out" an dI meant "digital" or whatever! I'll start Googling for t-amp solutions; I do prefer a simpler solution as I think the MBP soundcard is "decent" if not "great."... Is M-Audio a good company to start looking at for such a device?

Is there such a thing as an external soundcard that connects via express card? I really don't know about using a USB sound card... So the proper set-up would be external souncard>amp/DAC>receiver>sub>speakers? I can't just use my single optical out to connect to an external amp/DAC? As you...

My home computer is a15" Macbook Pro, 2.16GHz Core2Duo, 2GB RAM. I currently use Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 system simply connected directly to the MBP audio/headphone out. I am really interested in upgrading. I figure a place to start would be a good external amp & non-computer speakers. I'm...

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What he said... I have REALLY missed utorrent since converting to Mac several months ago..

Eizo, NEC....then everyone else is a crapshoot...

I got my MBP a month ago w/ mine!! Well, partially financed w/ my return....I typically hate getting a return b/c that means Uncle Sam gets my money interest free during th eyear, but I screwed up on my w/holdings in '06, so was shocked to see I got a hefty refund this year...

Probably a stupid question, but do all airlines have power ports in their seats (even in Coach), thus making the purchase of a MagSafe Airline Adapter worthwhile? My company is too cheap to pony-up for anything beyond Coach:)

Just got my 2407wfp today, and like everyone else (at least recently) I got a rev A04; have it hooked-up to my Mac Book Pro right now.. Pretty nice...image quality compares favorably to the 2005fpw it replaced (which has an S-IPS panel).. TBH, I would've gotten the 24" BenQ FP241W except for...

I know you want one under $100, but I'll still refer you to the one I ordered earlier this week (still hasn't shipped)---> http://ergoboy.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=33&osCsid=2ce42afe4ad84624949 It's specs say it can hold up to 29 lbs (the "1000" model). I also just ordered a...

What he said... A buddy of mine got a 22" widescreen, and I didn't care for it at all. If it has 1680x1050, I'd prefer it on a 20.1".....

The Apple Cinema display is way out of your price range--lists for $999....I believe you said you don't want to go above $600... I was gonna get one to go w/ my Mac Book Pro, but can't justify the cost when I can get a 24" BenQ for ~$750 shipped...

Yep, thanks I was referred to that site by someone @ anandtech.. I think I'll wait it out a bit & see if newegg starts shipping the updated model soon..

Can anyone confirm a specific retailer (online or B&M) that is shipping the newer stock w/ the 1:1 pixel mapping firmware upgrade? Judging by the recent reviews on the product page at newegg, they are still shipping old stock (meaning w/out 1:1)... Also, is the listed weight of this (~24 lbs)...

NVM........

Just read through this whole thread (whew!). I think this will be my next monitor (upgrading from a Dell 2005fpw). Thanks for all the different advisements reagrding this monitor, especially you higgy...

Well, I went ahead and ordered the arm I linked to in the first post. It's more than plenty strong enough according toits specs for my Dell 2005fpw, but I wanted to "overbuy" an arm now b/c I plan to buy a larger monitor (maybe a 23" Apple Cinema Display) later this year. I was just surprised...

Any of you purchased from ergoboy.com? I've Googled, but can't find much in the way of reviews. I'm thinking of getting this lcd arm http://ergoboy.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=4046 (will use it initially w/ my Dell 2005fpw; I am thinking of buying a 23" Apple Cinema Display in a...

Brand new from the online Apple Store...

Not sure what caused my problem, but everything seems to be working fine. Just for the hell of it, I repaired permissions this morning; I have no idea whether that actually fixed my issue, or if it's just a coincidence. BTW, DVD player has never asked me for region info, not even the very...

I am on the second day of owning my very first Mac (MBP; 2.16 C2D; 2GB RAM). Anyway, I have tried to play 6 movie DVDs (all of which play just fine in my Dell laptop) on my MBP--I insert the DVD into Superdrive, DVD player pops up, just sits there so I press the play button on the controller. On...