Getting my first macbook pro in hours. Checklist recommendation?

[ssacong]

Hi. I am getting my first Macbook pro in about 4 hours. I would like to ask everyone what needs to be done to see whether it's fully functional and not defect in anyway(LCD, Keyboard, Sound, Software)

and is there any website where I can find most recommended application for mac?

Thanks everyone.

 

[Garemz]

Hi. I am getting my first Macbook pro in about 4 hours. I would like to ask everyone what needs to be done to see whether it's fully functional and not defect in anyway(LCD, Keyboard, Sound, Software)

and is there any website where I can find most recommended application for mac?

Thanks everyone.

Make sure to get applecare you will thank me for that in the future.

Amazon.com usally has it cheaper.

Cheers
Gary

 

[thechidz]

actually the macbook pro will come with a year of applecare... after 11 months go ahead and pick up the extended care from ebay or sell the macbook pro and upgrade to a new one (the new owner can buy the extended apllecare and you save the 300 bucks)

 

[jayhawk11]

I really think the most uttered word on this forum is "search"

Anyway, here is a list of good Mac apps:

http://www.mactricksandtips.com/2008/01/top-100-essential-mac-applications.html

 

[surferfromuk]

Yep, immediately turn on the 'two fingers on pad and click' for right click feature in the trackpad prefs...everything else will be perfect.

S/W : Always buy an Apple S/W option first if it exists (ie pro apps) - they just run better and are, arguably, the best in class.
Pixelmator makes a great 'low budget' photoshop replacement...

 

[holamiamigos]

congrats on your first mbp.. this might help..

calibrate battery > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1490


coconut battery > http://www.coconut-flavour.com/coconutbattery/


you only get one battery so you better make it last!! haha

 

[xaneshx]

If it is possible, I would get the Macbook Pro and open it in the store to see if it has any issues (whether it be yellow tinting or stuck/dead pixels). Getting any of those problems on a newly purchased computer would really make me mad.

 

[Petey07]

When I got my MBP, I didnt' check at the store, Assuming that's it's in good condition, and after 24 hours of having it, I realize that there were a stuck pixel in the middle of the screen WTF! They wouldn't let me do a exchange for free other than that, if i wanted an exchange they want me to pay a Restocking Fee? It's not my fault that there a stuck pixel (Like I wanted it to be there...) But overall, Everything is good!

Got my student discount on the laptop and apple care (310 dollar off)
Printer/Ipod Touch Discount (399)
So overall about 710 off the original total cost if I didn't apply my student discount,

But Here are some suggestions that You might take into consideration:
Buy a hardcover laptop cover (got the clear one and like it)
Laptop Cooler if you're going to use it for several hours straight
Max the Ram out (got a good deal of www.newegg.com)
Other than that, it's up to you.