Swad Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I know it might be a little early to ask... but some of you always surprise me. Has anyone already gotten a 17" MBP yet? I'm curious because it sounds like they are using a totally different motherboard on this one, which means that it might be cured of some of the technical issues - like whining - that the other MacBooks have. Any ideas? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/16056-17-technical-issues/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
apolloae Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I have the same question. Anyone have any input? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/16056-17-technical-issues/#findComment-106228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickzaz Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Same questions... I assumed the answer was yes and ordered an unit yesterday. Wait and see... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/16056-17-technical-issues/#findComment-106347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swad Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 Seems like the there are a lot of good initial reports coming in about the 17" model. We'll have to wait until more people test them out, but it seems like they've fixed at least some of the issues with the 15" model. http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?t...475112&tstart=0 vickzaz, did you get yours? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/16056-17-technical-issues/#findComment-110519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwinian Dude Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Here in south australia, my iMac 20 I got one month ago is now on it's third (second replacement) motherboard due to intermitant not turning on issues. But it's resolved now and behaving itself. I know three people here who have purchased 15" MacBooks, all recently, and all do quite clearly not have the severe heat or whining problems. But i haven't seen 17"'ers yet. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/16056-17-technical-issues/#findComment-110534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickzaz Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I should get it by the 18th... I know some people have begun receiving theirs, so I guess we'll be hearing soon some reports. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/16056-17-technical-issues/#findComment-110653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
d1g1ta7 Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Haven't had any so far. Sometimes internet seems a little weird, but I think its just my internet connection. Haven't heard a whine, and not too hot. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/16056-17-technical-issues/#findComment-110958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickzaz Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Haven't had any so far. Sometimes internet seems a little weird, but I think its just my internet connection. Haven't heard a whine, and not too hot. Are you going to install Bootcamp ? I've heard reports that people have problem with it. As I'm going to use windows a lot, it's very important for me. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/16056-17-technical-issues/#findComment-111073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swad Posted May 13, 2006 Author Share Posted May 13, 2006 How is the heat, everyone who has one of these? Do your palms get sweaty? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/16056-17-technical-issues/#findComment-111956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
d1g1ta7 Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 My palms don't get too sweaty. The main heat is between the top of the keyboard and the lcd. However, if you're doing some processor intensive tasks (I was trying compressor), it burns up. I mean, if you touch the bottom, its like its on fire. I did have to re-install OS X after using BootCamp. I think a standby that messed up corrupted the OS X partition. Though It may be MacDrive (which I have since uninstalled). For a while at least, keep backups. The only "whine" I've noticed, don't even know if its a whine, is when there is a CD/DVD in the drive. If you're listening to something else, you won't notice it. Its very, very soft, nothing detrimental to the experience. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/16056-17-technical-issues/#findComment-112886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swad Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 It sounds like the 17" have the same heat issues as the MBP with poor thermal paste application. Man, I wish they'd fix these things soon! I really want to buy one! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/16056-17-technical-issues/#findComment-113467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickzaz Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 I got mine yesterday. A beautiful machine, truly. I've had no problem installing windows whatsoever, everything went smoothly. No whine, the laptop is dead quiet. As for the heat, so far, it's bearable. Actually I expected something much worse. I could let it rest on my lap during the whole windows installation process, It got warm, really warm, but not "hot". I haven't tried yet some intensive task to really test the heat, later on this afternoon. The battery holds very well : 2H15 of a DVD movie, plus 30 mns of web browsing before it died. I expect to gain half a hour more of battery later on. I have one disapointment : I've read all over the web that the LCD screen is awesome, well, it isn't. It's pretty good, yes, but not the best I've ever seen, sony's screens are better for example. Some more thoughts later Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/16056-17-technical-issues/#findComment-113504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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