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TheBrazilianGuy

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Jul 26, 2006
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Looking back to previous posts shows much less people complaining
about hardware issues, as expected.

Therefore, if someone bought (or is going to buy) a Macbook, what
he/she should look for after starting OSX for the first time ?

Rev A (CD) :
a. Noise
b. Flickering screen
c. Excess of heat
d. Discoloration after some weeks
e. cracked hinges

Rev. B (C2D) :
a. Flickering screen ?

Is there anything else ?
I have seen some people going for the refurbs and it occurred to me that
these are things that they should be aware of.
 
I dunno about all that, the first thing I'd do after buying any laptop is check for dead pixels.

This doesn't necessary pertain to your post but I really wish people would stop spreading the FUD about the "Moo" in CD MacBook Pros. If you keep your software is up to date, the problem was fixed a long time ago with the SMC update.
 
The first thing I'd do is enjoy it, and worry about faults when I seem them rather than actively searching for things wrong with something. I don't think I'd want to meet you if this is the same sort of examination process you use after meeting people for the first time, every time you order food, or every time you buy any product.
 
As much as I respect everybody's opinion, my original post is NOT intended
to offend Mac zealots or being picky on the Macs (or any other purchased
product for that matter).

You have a grace period of 14 days after the date of purchase to return
your Mac if you are not satisfied (paying a reasonable fee) OR replace it to
another machine in case of hardware/software issues.
Some problems are quite obvious (DOA, loud noise, etc) but there are
people in this world (not only Macrumors readers) who are not aware of
other technical defects which may affect them in the future (ex: bad screens,
plastic at the vents, etc).

Obs. Thanks, nazmac21, snowmoon and jamdr.
 
As much as I respect everybody's opinion, my original post is NOT intended
to offend Mac zealots or being picky on the Macs (or any other purchased
product for that matter).

You have a grace period of 14 days after the date of purchase to return
your Mac if you are not satisfied (paying a reasonable fee) OR replace it to
another machine in case of hardware/software issues.
Some problems are quite obvious (DOA, loud noise, etc) but there are
people in this world (not only Macrumors readers) who are not aware of
other technical defects which may affect them in the future (ex: bad screens,
plastic at the vents, etc).

Obs. Thanks, nazmac21, snowmoon and jamdr.

I have to come to this site to learn all about these problems. That is because no one I know is having issues. I have a MBP, my wife a MP. I just gave my nephew a 17" PM. I bought 2 MB's for other family members. We have three at work. Guess what, no issues! Maybe everyone with an issue shows up here? I do not know. But, statistically you are unlikely to have any issues, so just enjoy the thing.
 
That's exactly the reason why I posted the OP here. I felt
that some readers here would go to the last bit of detail
on anything related to Macs (just check the last info about
iPhone ads at Oscar night) and maybe there were something
else I needed to know.

Anyway, I was also following Apple's discussions and the lack of
major issues is what made me buy one last weekend.
So far it has been a pleasant experience. :rolleyes:

I have to come to this site to learn all about these problems. That is because no one I know is having issues. I have a MBP, my wife a MP. I just gave my nephew a 17" PM. I bought 2 MB's for other family members. We have three at work. Guess what, no issues! Maybe everyone with an issue shows up here? I do not know. But, statistically you are unlikely to have any issues, so just enjoy the thing.
 
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