I now own a MacBook Pro 17". And now I have some questions relating to MacOS and Windows 7, hardware upgrades and getting Applecare-on-the-cheap. [more inside]
posted by Effigy2000 on Nov 11, 2009 - 19 answers

Which Mac laptop should I buy? Needs and specs inside. [more inside]
posted by misha on Oct 20, 2009 - 19 answers

Can a 13" MacBook Pro comfortably edit 1080p AVCHD video from a Canon Vixia HF series camcorder? [more inside]
posted by jaimev on Oct 7, 2009 - 7 answers

MacBook Pro owners... tell me all about owning a MacBook Pro 17". Pros, cons and people suffering from buyers remorse all welcome. A bunch of questions are inside. [more inside]
posted by Effigy2000 on Oct 1, 2009 - 37 answers

The hinge on my partner's new unibody MacBook Pro is just-loose-enough to make using it in bed annoying. Solutions, cases or a hack welcomed. [more inside]
posted by lonefrontranger on Sep 19, 2009 - 24 answers

Will Apple be replacing my 2 yr old Macbook Pro with a totally new machine? [more inside]
posted by pianohands on Sep 11, 2009 - 11 answers

My current macbook pro has decided to take a leave of battery. That is, I have to run it off the power adapter. *headdesk* Also it's getting a little old, and I have a scholarship that will pay $2500 towards a new computer, soooooooooooooooooooooooo. I was going to wait a year and vest in an iMac, but maybe now would be a good time also? [more inside]
posted by rubah on Jul 12, 2009 - 17 answers

I've been debating with myself for the last week or so about which Mac I should buy and when I should buy it. My brain could use a break from the back and forth, and that's why I'm asking for help. [more inside]
posted by trueluk on Jun 2, 2009 - 27 answers

Time to replace the Mac. Should a graphic designer go for the economical iMac or is splurging for a MacBook Pro and external screen worth it? [more inside]
posted by Bunglegirl on Apr 23, 2009 - 42 answers

Do any retailers have the Seagate Momentus 7200.4 hard drive in stock? If not, should I just give up and buy a 5400.6? [more inside]
posted by alms on Apr 20, 2009 - 6 answers

Why can't iTunes 8.02 find my songs? [more inside]
posted by Lillitatiana on Feb 7, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm getting some weird artifacts/corruptions appearing on my macbookpro screen. Any explanations? [more inside]
posted by tanc on Feb 1, 2009 - 7 answers

How do I build a microphone preamp for a Macbook Pro? [more inside]
posted by knowles on Jan 25, 2009 - 6 answers

What's the best way to buy a Mac? [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy on Jan 7, 2009 - 10 answers

What do I need to do to prep my MacBook Pro for running Vista as a virtual machine? [more inside]
posted by photomusic86 on Nov 25, 2008 - 10 answers

New Macbooks: how good are the integrated NVIDIA graphics? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool on Oct 29, 2008 - 7 answers

Suggestions for cooling a MacBook Pro? [more inside]
posted by Silvertree on Sep 28, 2008 - 11 answers

I will have $3000 saved by the end of this month. I am hoping to spend it on a high-end 15" MBP. I am currently a high school senior, and am looking to replace my aging P4 desktop with a laptop that will last me into college. When is it likely that Apple will release new MBPs? [more inside]
posted by nokry56 on Sep 9, 2008 - 58 answers

Airport Extreme de-bugging help please! Downloaded firmware updates Monday and now Macbook won't find my airport. [more inside]
posted by spicynuts on Aug 28, 2008 - 4 answers

A friend of mine (ahem) is eying a refurbished MacBook Pro. (Even though a new one is supposedly imminent, we're sticking with refurb in this scenario.) How many generations old are the units in Apple's refurb store? How can you tell? Does the 2.4GHz 15" model there today include the "new" LED monitor technology introduced in February, for example? [more inside]
posted by pzarquon on Aug 25, 2008 - 11 answers

How can I copy one project into another in iMovie 08? [more inside]
posted by photomusic86 on Aug 23, 2008 - 1 answer

Help me with a weird Windows install problem. [more inside]
posted by Electrius on Aug 21, 2008 - 10 answers

Which HD would be a better (read: faster) drive for my soon to buy MBP? [more inside]
posted by nokry56 on Aug 4, 2008 - 17 answers

Brand new Mac convert - haven't used one since the IISE back in college. So far I love it but I have some questions about converting my peripherals or moving data like music, etc. [more inside]
posted by spicynuts on Jul 17, 2008 - 10 answers

Help! The backlight on my Macbook Pro has problems! Diagnosis and advice greatly appreciated! [picture included] [more inside]
posted by dragontail on Apr 13, 2008 - 6 answers

While casually surfing, why am I getting 404 errors for pages that definitely exist (like google and facebook)? How can I stop it? [more inside]
posted by smersh on Apr 12, 2008 - 18 answers

Bizarre Hard Drive Failure Filter: Is it possible that my desk from Ikea is helping to send my hard drive to an early grave? [more inside]
posted by fenriq on Apr 5, 2008 - 20 answers

The multi-touch trackpads on the new MacBook Pros are cool and all, but are they $750 cool? [more inside]
posted by saraswati on Mar 23, 2008 - 31 answers

I've been planning an upgrade to a MacBook Pro for a few months, but had been waiting for MacWorld, assuming that there would be a hardware revision. Now that the keynote has come and gone, sans even a spec bump, how long can I expect to wait for the next revision? [more inside]
posted by tweebiscuit on Jan 15, 2008 - 13 answers

I'm looking at purchasing a MacBook Pro for my job at a non-profit. I do web design and IT (as well as Accounting, which is what I'll need to keep running Windows XP for, and Outlook for the Exchange server). I'll install Bootcamp for XP, but much of the time, I will not want to reboot into XP. Would Parallels or VMware Fusion to a better job of meeting my needs? Does either one do a better job of running off the Bootcamp partition? [more inside]
posted by mac-way on Dec 13, 2007 - 14 answers

Help me with my orientation on whether and how to buy a Macbook Pro 17" high resolution. [more inside]
posted by jouke on Nov 28, 2007 - 20 answers

What should i watch out for in a used macbook pro ? [more inside]
posted by SageLeVoid on Nov 12, 2007 - 19 answers

Can I re-arrange the keys on my MacBook Pro for Dvorak and for some cleaning? [more inside]
posted by mccarty.tim on Nov 10, 2007 - 13 answers

MacBook Pro Upgrade Failed: Bad memory or bad user? [more inside]
posted by DiscourseMarker on Oct 11, 2007 - 7 answers

Where to send Macbook Pro for hard drive upgrade? [more inside]
posted by colecovizion on Sep 6, 2007 - 18 answers

I'm sure this has been covered before but I'm in a small panic, so forgive the indulgence. I just spilled a small (maybe 1/4 oz.) of beer on my MacBookPro. I caught it very quickly and sopped up the liquid with an absorbent towel. However, a small discolored spot has developed in the LCD and I'm wondering what the best way to abate the liquid might be. [more inside]
posted by maniactown on Aug 14, 2007 - 3 answers

New iMac or new Macbook Pro? Details, details [more inside]
posted by sindas on Aug 14, 2007 - 11 answers

Speck (clear) case for my MacBookPro (15"). I want to do something really cool - paint it. What should I paint it (and how best to accomplish such?) [more inside]
posted by Towelie on Jul 2, 2007 - 5 answers

Is there an easier way to switch monitor modes with my Macbook Pro? [more inside]
posted by alidarbac on Jun 20, 2007 - 4 answers

About to join the ranks of the mac faithful, but wtf is with these prices? [more inside]
posted by marxfriedrice on Jun 18, 2007 - 26 answers

It's time for a new laptop. I have very strong thoughts on this subject, but I need your help, suggestions, and guidance. [more inside]
posted by davidinmanhattan on Jun 7, 2007 - 29 answers

Help me save my theoretical new MacBook Pro from my Sweat of Doom! [more inside]
posted by Alterscape on Jun 7, 2007 - 20 answers

My 13-month-old MacBook Pro broke. Can you guess? Yeah, the AppleCare warranty had just expired. The fan made a horrible "playing card in the bicycle tire spokes" sound for about 60 seconds, then stopped forever. [more inside]
posted by evariste on May 20, 2007 - 25 answers

Is there a way to reuse an apple powerbook g4 battery to power a macbook pro? I know that it doesn't fit, but I'm hoping there is some kind of external pack that can accept and charge a powerbook battery but which can power a macbook pro. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by jwiener on Apr 5, 2007 - 5 answers

How can I fix my MacBook Pro's Airport problems? [more inside]
posted by jack_mo on Mar 14, 2007 - 12 answers

If you had $1000 to spend on peripherals/software/extra things for a new MacBook Pro, what would you buy? Assume that you have no need for a printer or really expensive software like LogicPro or FinalCut. Through a generous gift, I find myself in this position.
posted by Falconetti on Feb 19, 2007 - 40 answers

What's the best way to backup/restore (on a Mac)? [more inside]
posted by Colloquial Collision on Dec 11, 2006 - 13 answers

So the superdrive on my Macbook Pro is having the same problem as a lot of people on Apple's discussion website - it is spitting out most DVDs. I am outside the 90 day support period so I can't call them to tell me what to do but inside the warranty period, and an Apple Store is too far from me. What can I do about repairs?
posted by raheel on Nov 26, 2006 - 6 answers

What can I do about my MacBook Pro's abysmal keyboard finish? [more inside]
posted by jdurlowe on Oct 22, 2006 - 11 answers

Why does my MacBook Pro hiss/bubble when I connect it to the TV (not the logic board thing, I've done that)? [more inside]
posted by tonylord on Oct 9, 2006 - 4 answers