Two questions before purchase ...

I'm close to purchasing the 1.83ghz macbook from amazon (100 rebate) and have two questions:
1) Does it look like Apple has solved the discoloration problem? I've been looking through the posts here and I see alot of people talking about how their June-July purchased macbooks have this problem so is it too soon for the August ones to have this problem or does it look like Apple has fixed the defect?
2) This is not macbook specific. In Office 2003 (Windows based) you can have the "Speaker Notes" box open during a full screen slide show so you can add notes to the lecture while in slide show mode; does the mac version of office 2004 have this feature?
Thanks for any help.
-Chris

I'm close to purchasing the 1.83ghz macbook from
amazon (100 rebate) and have two questions:
1) Does it look like Apple has solved the
discoloration problem? I've been looking through the
posts here and I see alot of people talking about how
their June-July purchased macbooks have this problem
so is it too soon for the August ones to have this
problem or does it look like Apple has fixed the
defect?
I would advise ordering one direct from Apple to get the latest build. I'm sure some units out in retail channels have bad logic boards in them yet. Also, you will be waiting 4 MONTHS for that rebate from Amazon.
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I would assume that in following their "mission" of creating beautifully designed computers, Apple also wants to have a really silent one. Now I'm all for a quiet machine, but I feel as though if fans were on either (a) all the time or (b) when the CPU reaches the high 50s lots of people would be happier.
Anyway, it's just a thought. I noticed there are lots of experts around here, so I'm just interested to hear what you guys think about this approach that Apple seems to have taken. I don't think the heat will stop me from getting this amazing notebook, but it certainly is a little frustrating.
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1. I could order my MBP from the computer store at my university. Do you guys think that will get me the newest possible MBP or will they maybe get me one that they have had in stock for ages? I really don't want to get stuck with an outdated logic board and/or battery. Is it safest just to order directly from the site?
No matter where you take possession there's no assurance of when the machine was manufactured. There is really just as good a chance of getting a perfectly good computer regardless of place of purchase. If there is a problem it's covered under warranty. You can have the computer replaced within the first two weeks. Afterwards they will replace or repair. Without Applecare's extended warranty the computer is warranted for one year after purchase.
2. Although the issue with really hot MBPs seems to have gotten better, I am still quite shocked that people say that temperatures well above 70 Celsius are "within spec". I understand that Apple officially states this and that the Intel chip can handle up to 100 Celsius, but this seems crazy to me Basically, I want to ask if I am correct in my observations that the new Intel chips don't get much hotter than other chips around, but rather Apple has chosen to set the temperature mark that sets off the fans pretty hight (around the 70s if I remember correctly?)
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I would assume that in following their "mission" of creating beautifully designed computers, Apple also wants to have a really silent one. Now I'm all for a quiet machine, but I feel as though if fans were on either (a) all the time or (b) when the CPU reaches the high 50s lots of people would be happier.
In fact the fans in the MBP are very quiet at least mine are. Unless you are in the hardware design business with intimate knowledge of using Core Duo chips in portable computers, then your observations, although certainly your opinion, are not based on anything factual.
Anyway, it's just a thought. I noticed there are lots of experts around here, so I'm just interested to hear what you guys think about this approach that Apple seems to have taken. I don't think the heat will stop me from getting this amazing notebook, but it certainly is a little frustrating.
More likely there are a lot of people around here who think they are experts. As the remark goes, "An 'expert' derives from ex, meaning 'has been', and spert, meaning 'drip under pressure.'"
You'll read lots of opinions on these forums. Don't take for granted that everything you read is factual or truth. A lot of the opinions expressed are without any basis in fact.

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djsuk43, Welcome to the discussion area!
Am I correct in thinking the Aiport Express will do this for me?
Yes
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netrack wrote:
Im starting a job monday that is going to require international travel (thus the reason im getting the 8830, im with Verizon)
Questions:
1. If i dont unlock my phone what do I gain/lose? Why should I do this?
2. If i pop a sim in from another carrier, say vodaphone, will I get a new number, aka a euro specific number?
3. What will be the best way to call back to the states? Id really like to use my cell phone to be able to be able to call home. Would a sim card from euro let me call home? Is prepaid the best way to go so I avoid some huge charges?
4. Will the 8830WE work all over, Ive only seen people who goto europe but i know that Ill be traveling to every continent (spare antartica) will the phone work in all of these places?
5. Im trying my best to stay with verizon as its been very reliable to me or should i switch to a GSM carrier.
Any advice is greatly appreciated, this will be my first blackberry and am looking forward to it!
1. you wont be able to use other simcards so unlocking you phone is your best bet
2. yes, becouse you are under their subscription
3. use a prepaid local to where you are at
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