MWSF Tidbits: Modbook Pro, Matte Screens, Tune Blocker, Gorilla Pod
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Electro Funk
macrumors 65816
hmmmm they are doing a modbook as well.
http://www.axiotron.com/index.php?id=modbook
1299 if you supply the macbook.
http://www.axiotron.com/index.php?id=modbook
1299 if you supply the macbook.
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Bubba Satori
Suspended
Maybe 'cause it's easier to hackentosh Tiger.
Tallest Skil
macrumors P6
They've been doing that for years.
Well, they've said it for years, but have just recently (six months) done it.
hiimamac
macrumors 6502a
I'm not sure really.
I started with Tiger HACK then got a MBP, it came with TIGER then having worked at Apple I got you know, all the free goodies such as Leopard, iWork, iLife which you can install forever, at least the Leopard is - got my copy from genius buddy.
Anyway, right now on the laptop, its tiger (still) with target EXTERNAL setup with 10.5.5 and 10.5.6 (was 10.5.2 for a while and needed 10.5.6 for iLife 09), a copy (back up) of tiger. Also on the laptop is latest BOOTCAMP with XP. So yes, it's possible to install TIGER and latest bootcamp. (will tell you in a second)...
Anyway, the reason I never upgraded was due to some higher end software not stable for LEOPARD and to be frank about it, Leopard was not installed in the APPLE back of house computers until just this past July, only the floor models had Leopard, since then, I just haven't gotten around to it - I suppose it's time, especially since I have back up copies. LOL.
To install latest BOOTCAMP with tiger, you have to basically install LEOPARD first, then bootcamp, then boot to target (in my case it was LEOPARD), and copy the back up of TIGER back onto laptop, when you do this, it never erases the BOOTCAMP partition.
Safe to say though that Leopard is stable enough - was really waiting for Pro Tools to become stable and it has been for a while now - just need to see what the story is with the latest Pro Tools 8 that just came out as many studios still use TIGER as knowone ever wants their MAIN HD systems down.
I recall a time when I was working with x.x.x, one composer for Everybody Loves Raymond, and talked him into upgrading - he did but made a mistake during the install - and his system was done for a few days! (ugg), not that it mattered that much..... as his day consisted of coming in at 12:30, leaving a few hours later, coming in only a few times a week, most time was on golf course, and one spotting session every two weeks and he collected a nice $5K check per week, not including his writers share of the royalties that will pay him the rest of his life. NICE NICE NICE...my goal too.... Get a show that goes into syndication = set for life...
God Willing I can make it tooThen I can afford $4000 for a tablet.
Wait, what the *hell* is with that cable?
Am I not getting something here, or are they asking $25 for a physical replacement for the iTunes checkbox that changes whether the iPhone will or will not sync-on-connect?
I mean, over a ton of iPods and two iPhones, I've never, ever, had my device overwritten, even when connecting to a machine I've *never* connected to before. It's always asked me what to do.
*shrug*
Am I not getting something here, or are they asking $25 for a physical replacement for the iTunes checkbox that changes whether the iPhone will or will not sync-on-connect?
I mean, over a ton of iPods and two iPhones, I've never, ever, had my device overwritten, even when connecting to a machine I've *never* connected to before. It's always asked me what to do.
*shrug*
alexbates
macrumors 65816
$5000 for a ModBook Pro! I would never even consider buying this unless the price was $2000 or under.
And another thing- no AppleCare or Apple support services. I have no idea what kind of warranty these things have, but I would not trust them.
If your thinking about getting one, I'd wait because I bet Apple will come out with some sort of cheaper one in the next few years. This will probably happen because of competition and education needs. At my school, computer teachers have been mentioning switching to Windows tablets in the future because of what they could do in classes like a math class. Many private schools these days are trying to move to be laptop schools with every student having their own laptop, which will probably be all the same in a particular school. (this is where Apple could step in and more than triple their sales to schools) Also, they are trying to incorporate the use of them in each and every class. Imagine trying to take notes on a regular laptop as a child. That would be hard. But if you could write everything down with a pen, it would be much easier. Then there would never be any worries about loosing written notes and you could print them out as many times as you like.
I hope Apple decides to come out with some sort of tablet in the future, maybe even without a keyboard like the iPhone. I see this as an opportunity for Apple to increase their laptop sales in the future.
And another thing- no AppleCare or Apple support services. I have no idea what kind of warranty these things have, but I would not trust them.
If your thinking about getting one, I'd wait because I bet Apple will come out with some sort of cheaper one in the next few years. This will probably happen because of competition and education needs. At my school, computer teachers have been mentioning switching to Windows tablets in the future because of what they could do in classes like a math class. Many private schools these days are trying to move to be laptop schools with every student having their own laptop, which will probably be all the same in a particular school. (this is where Apple could step in and more than triple their sales to schools) Also, they are trying to incorporate the use of them in each and every class. Imagine trying to take notes on a regular laptop as a child. That would be hard. But if you could write everything down with a pen, it would be much easier. Then there would never be any worries about loosing written notes and you could print them out as many times as you like.
I hope Apple decides to come out with some sort of tablet in the future, maybe even without a keyboard like the iPhone. I see this as an opportunity for Apple to increase their laptop sales in the future.
Winni
macrumors 68040
That's not entirely correct. The Apple EULA states that you are only allowed to use the software on an Apple COMPUTER, and other versions of that EULA spoke of an "Apple labeled computer". The important part here is the word "computer", and that allows for various interpretations -- one being that, although it is based upon components of an Apple computer, the Modbook uses an own brand and label and clearly is NOT an Apple computer anymore. Or does Apple say otherwise?
I think this raises some interesting legal questions, especially in regard to the Psystar lawsuit.
you're overthinking this.
bottom line is the modbook motherboard has the tpm chip that allows it to run osx. that's what makes it "apple branded."
the modbooks have been around for a long time and apple has not asked them to stop, so i think their silence can be interpreted as tacit approval.
bottom line is the modbook motherboard has the tpm chip that allows it to run osx. that's what makes it "apple branded."
the modbooks have been around for a long time and apple has not asked them to stop, so i think their silence can be interpreted as tacit approval.
meeksdigital
macrumors newbie
Matte Screens - Come on Apple!
On the subject of the matte screens -
if TechRestore can replace your screen with a matte one, WHY CAN'T APPLE JUST EFFING MAKE IT AN OPTION STRAIGHT FROM THE FACTORY!? This is utter insanity - I've never been so pissed at Apple in my life. Thank GOD I bought my second macbook pro (a refurbished 15" with... you guessed it... MATTE SCREEN) while they're still available. This glossy/glass screen crap really pisses me off.
On the subject of the matte screens -
if TechRestore can replace your screen with a matte one, WHY CAN'T APPLE JUST EFFING MAKE IT AN OPTION STRAIGHT FROM THE FACTORY!? This is utter insanity - I've never been so pissed at Apple in my life. Thank GOD I bought my second macbook pro (a refurbished 15" with... you guessed it... MATTE SCREEN) while they're still available. This glossy/glass screen crap really pisses me off.
The people viewing the modbook pro as a "status symbol" are looking at it the wrong way.
The same is true of the people thinking that attaching a cintiq to their desktop or buying (most) tablet pc's are the same thing.
While prohibitively expensive, the modbook pro is the largest, most powerful, most pressure sensitive tablet out there and the *only* mac tablet you can get.
The only people that should be buying this are people that work extensively in photoshop, maya, zbrush, illustrator, etc. for long hours (where sitting in front of a desktop can be a literal pain) and who have to travel and continue to work with a variety of very expensive programs.
If you want to use it to browse the internet you might as well just burn your money.
... man. It is expensive though.
The same is true of the people thinking that attaching a cintiq to their desktop or buying (most) tablet pc's are the same thing.
While prohibitively expensive, the modbook pro is the largest, most powerful, most pressure sensitive tablet out there and the *only* mac tablet you can get.
The only people that should be buying this are people that work extensively in photoshop, maya, zbrush, illustrator, etc. for long hours (where sitting in front of a desktop can be a literal pain) and who have to travel and continue to work with a variety of very expensive programs.
If you want to use it to browse the internet you might as well just burn your money.
... man. It is expensive though.
w_parietti22
macrumors 68020
hmmmmm....
ModBook Pro
or
Fully loaded 17" MBP* + $600?
Thats a though one.
I do agree with Mr. B^ however, there is a significant group of people who will buy this because of it's usability for their profession.
*2.93GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
8GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2X4GB
320GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200 rpm
SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
MacBook Pro 17-inch Hi-Resolution Antiglare Widescreen Display
$4,399
ModBook Pro
or
Fully loaded 17" MBP* + $600?
Thats a though one.
I do agree with Mr. B^ however, there is a significant group of people who will buy this because of it's usability for their profession.
*2.93GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
8GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2X4GB
320GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200 rpm
SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
MacBook Pro 17-inch Hi-Resolution Antiglare Widescreen Display
$4,399
StealthRider
macrumors 65816
It's widescreen. Resolution is 1280x800, just like the MacBooks.
Dmac77
macrumors 68020
Sorry my mistake. I read 12" not 12.1" my mistake. when I read 12" I thought iBook hence 4:3.
Don
iParis
macrumors 68040
Oh, sweet lord.
ModBook Pro? MEGATON!
A portable, powerful Cintiq... I have just laid eyes on my next Mac portable
Only $4999!
Like a 15-in regular MacBook Pro isn't a portable Mac?
In fact, I don't think a lot of Pro's would like to type with a stylus or your finger, so having to carry around a keyboard would make it less convenient .
Minority_taxi
macrumors regular
They do! You can click 'Anti-glare' as an option on the Apple Store (AU$90)
"About glossy and antiglare
Choose the glossy widescreen display to make your graphics, photos, and videos appear with richer colours and deeper blacks — great for watching DVD movies. If you prefer a display with antiglare coating for a matte rather than glossy viewing experience, choose the antiglare widescreen display."
Cc.
MagnusVonMagnum
macrumors 603
Tell him to back Psystar then and you could get a tablet Mac for $899 instead of this insane rip-off.
jnc
macrumors 68020
Only $4999!
Like a 15-in regular MacBook Pro isn't a portable Mac?
In fact, I don't think a lot of Pro's would like to type with a stylus or your finger, so having to carry around a keyboard would make it less convenient .
Currently running a refurb 2.6 last gen MacBook Pro + Cintiq 12WX, which came to a cost of £2000 ($4000) plus a lot of adapters, wires and cables to hook up to ports and power sources... This one device does the job of my current setup, converged and wireless...? Larger screen to boot? I'm saving.
Don't tell me this isn't convenient! Don't worry about it man, you're clearly not the target market
how much typing do you think I'll be aiming to do on this device? I'm in animation and this is just a DREAM device. True digital paper. I could literally animate on the toilet. Another secret dream of mine, heh.I want this so much it's unreal!
Maybe I missed something, but even on the AU Store i can only find this option available for the 17", and not the 15" MBPs (like TechRestore is offering!)
iParis
macrumors 68040
Currently running a refurb 2.6 last gen MacBook Pro + Cintiq 12WX, which came to a cost of £2000 ($4000) plus a lot of adapters, wires and cables to hook up to ports and power sources... This one device does the job of my current setup, converged and wireless...? Larger screen to boot? I'm saving.
Don't tell me this isn't convenient! Don't worry about it man, you're clearly not the target market
I want this so much it's unreal!
Oh don't get me, I love this thing.
LAWL. Animate on the toilet!