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New Macbook Pro

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TonKwon
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Just got my hands on a new 15 inch macbook pro for graduation. Overall, the computer is pretty nice but where can i upload some new software for it or what is good to have with it?

The programs look pretty basic in my opinion, or at least i was expecting more. I used mac all throughout high-school and i thought the pro was supposed to be better, as of right now i notice absolutely no difference exempting the keyboard lights.

PS if anyone has an ableton or DJ program torrent PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PM me
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StevenR
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The pro is better, but its the components (as in its more powerful). If you aren't doing anything to take advantage of it then yeah you're not going to notice it. Not sure what you were expecting to happen, haha.

Anyway, as far as programs, http://www.mactricksandtips.com/2008/01/top-100-essential-mac-applications.html that list has it pretty well covered. Since I got mine, the ones I have been most glad I got and used the most are:

Fire Fox (3.6, I hate 4)
Handbrake (Extremely handing for converting video files)
VLC (This one is an absolute necessity)
GfxCardStatus (Not sure if this is on that list but its handy, especially since the graphics card switching does seem to be finicky sometimes)
Geektool (Super fun to mess around with, it can make your desktop awesome with a bit of effort)
Coconut Battery (Only really does one thing, but it does it well. I only check it occasionally out of curiosity, it gives you a run down of your batteries lifetime)

There is a shit ton of good apps for Macs out there, you'll come across them over time.

Enjoy your new computer, you will start to love it more as time goes on.
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amo
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Dude, utilize the App Store - I got virtual DJ off there for free the other day. but anyways, there is more downloadable software in the App Store than you would ever need - check it out, I'm sure you'll find some things of interest
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beardstatus
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So I can use handbrake and convert my .cpi files?
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RubberSoul
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i dont understand, youve used macs a lot before but you expected it to come with a bunch of advanced programs just cause it's the pro version? it's the hardware that's good about it.. use final cut or something and you'll notice the difference..
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BuSkiz
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lolz at expecting more advance programs cuz its "pro".
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SCOO-WOOP
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Redbull BPM! Redbull BPM!
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zagfan5
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if you want a free decent program for mixing music, not producing it, check out the program called mixx.

i like it for house parties and just making sets at home for fun.

http://www.mixxx.org/
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Big5hifty
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another computer thread for my threads
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I.B
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thepiratebay.org

step one

download bittorrent from bittorrent.com

go to the piratebay.org and search mac applications.

download.

dildos
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corona
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shoulda got a mac
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Mama.
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Hahahaha. Pro. You'z silly OP. There's barely a difference between the Macbook and MPB. A couple of asthetic things, the SD card slot, firewire port andddd... That's about it.

Geektool for sure. And I ♥ Google Chrome.... it's a preference thing. Seriously check out the app store. There's a shit ton of stuff on there.
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1337
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nope, the internal buildup of the pro is much better, the components are (usually) faster and better. But with what the op was saying, yes, they are both the same software wise
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Mama.
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Depends on the specs you pick. You can build an MBP that's got the same specs (for the most part) as the regular old macbook. But for the most part, yeah.
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Christian[MN]
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My Threads
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RubberSoul
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what? no
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Mama.
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Oh okay.
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messplay
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you are so wrong. failing.
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marsh.
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Toasty.
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i just got one of these. greatest mac in the world!!!!

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Piste.Off
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with the new i5 and i7 processors the mbp now blows the mb out of the water, performance wise.

and op, lion comes out in a few weeks. get that.
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.seb.
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lol hoax
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NickSki.
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Typical, another person buying Mac with no idea how and why they say it's "good."
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RubberSoul
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haha cause it affects you so much...
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BootySpunk.
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I heard it plays games amazingly....oh wait.
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TonKwon
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why you got to hate for no apparent reason? stupid ass get the hell out of this thread.

I shoot out one simple question and get a bunch of ignorant responses with no relevance to the thread?

Get out all of your built up anger elsewhere man, NO ONE wants to hear it, especially over the internet? be real.
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Deezy
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i have the 1st unibody mbp and my mom just got the new macbook.
my 2 or 3 year old (800 battery cycles) mbp is at least 2x faster then the normal macbook.

i dont get it, they have the same specs n shit. its just pro.

but its also broken, i cant copy/paste or drag and drop. :(

threads for later, but it looks like im ontop of everything already posted ahha
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Avifarer
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i'll buy almost anything if it's shiny and made by apple
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