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    Image of BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2 BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2
    10:08 AM

    In reply to Control Your Mac With an iPhone, the Patent
    I'm still on the fence about getting a mac. *n00b alert* what's that one that has like the 21" screen with the components built in? I like that one -- or maybe a macbook -- do they ever package them together as a deal?
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    Image of TheSonOfKrypton TheSonOfKrypton
    10:12 AM

    @BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2: iMac is the one you're thinking about. But yea, if you're a student or just like portable shit period, I'd rather suggest a Macbook or Macbook Pro.

    You ever get around to beating MW2? Played it online yet? Multiplayer on that game is my crack cocaine these days...
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    Edited by TheSonOfKrypton at 12/16/09 10:13 AM TheSonOfKrypton was starred TheSonOfKrypton was unstarred
    Image of €hЯ!§, I have a strong urge to ♥ you €hЯ!§, I have a strong urge to ♥ you
    10:19 AM

    @TheSonOfKrypton: I finally played around with a MacBook Pro when I went to the Apple store instead of going straight to the iPhones (which I already have...).

    All I can say is DAMN. I want one. I just wish they came in a size a little smaller than 13". My laptop is 11.1" and I love the size. The 13" just seems a little bit too big.

    But man! It was fast. And so smooth. iTunes runs perfectly on a Mac. I'm getting one next year. And sorry for drifting so far off topic. :]
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    Image of BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2 BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2
    10:26 AM

    @TheSonOfKrypton: I beat it on recruit which I don't personally qualify as beating it. Multiplayer online I do like playing. Hit me up with a FR -- SusquehannaGrad
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    Image of kthxbai kthxbai
    10:31 AM

    @BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2: The 21 incher is a macbook built into a screen.... meaning there is generally no differences in the innards of the macbook pro and the imac.

    I was on the fence about getting my 15 inch macbook pro, but my band was progressing and i decided it would be nice to dabble in audio recording. Logic 9 and the fireport that im using are fantastic.

    Go buy a mac... do it... But if you prefer desktops or already have a kick ass lappy, het the 21 inch imac or the massive 27 incher and play your xbox through it rofl
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    Image of BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2 BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2
    10:33 AM

    @kthxbai: I have a 2007 model HP laptop -- obviously nothing impressive. I also have a 2004 model Dell PC (bought for college) which after recently having everything rebooted works alright. I have given up on games for PC since I'm quite content with my xbox so my next computer would be just for leisure and the occasional Photoshop project. BTW -- Thanks readers for all the responses/advise! #macpurchase
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    Edited by BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2 at 12/16/09 10:34 AM BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2 was starred BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2 was unstarred
    Image of TheSonOfKrypton TheSonOfKrypton
    10:51 AM

    @BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2: PS3 or XBox Live Bergen? Please say PS3. Don't have bad taste.
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    Image of BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2 BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2
    11:08 AM

    @TheSonOfKrypton: Sorry to disappoint -- 360 ftw
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    Image of TheSonOfKrypton TheSonOfKrypton
    11:15 AM

    @BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2:Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo... yea......About that.....
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    Image of Noobs-R-Us Noobs-R-Us
    10:06 AM

    In reply to Control Your Mac With an iPhone, the Patent
    If they can come up with a patent for me to control my woman with the iPhone, THAT would be worthwhile.
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    10:04 AM

    In reply to Control Your Mac With an iPhone, the Patent
    The Gestapos are going to have to kill someone now.
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    Image of Odin Odin
    10:06 AM

    @Mikestan:
    They'd have to commit suicide then. Patents are public domain. Can't file them unless you disclose the contents.
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    10:13 AM

    @Odin: I am aware patents are public info. Thank you for completely ruining my joke.
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    11:10 AM

    @Mikestan: Welcome =D
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    Image of Noobs-R-Us Noobs-R-Us
    12/09/09

    In reply to All the Jocks at This University Got Macbook Pros, But Are They Happy?
    It's like giving BoBo the chimp a calculator. It doesn't know whether to eat it or throw it.
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    Image of met2art met2art
    12/09/09

    In reply to All the Jocks at This University Got Macbook Pros, But Are They Happy?
    These new Macs are a Bulls hit athletics department idea.
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    Image of Monty Monty
    12/09/09

    In reply to All the Jocks at This University Got Macbook Pros, But Are They Happy?
    They must have some pretty complicated play calling schemes to require a computer. On the bright side, the only BSOD they will see will be after an injury.
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    Image of met2art met2art
    12/09/09

    In reply to All the Jocks at This University Got Macbook Pros, But Are They Happy?
    Well, my first thought would be, "That's just great, something else to clutter up my dorm/bedroom/desk. Now I have to babysit a freakin' laptop and make sure it doesn't get damaged, or stolen, until it's time to give it back." So, yeah, I'd be totally stonefaced in the photo, too.
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    Image of shorty63136 shorty63136
    12/09/09

    In reply to All the Jocks at This University Got Macbook Pros, But Are They Happy?
    I wasn't an athlete in college but I do understand why this is a good idea:

    1) They are loaners - they are not keeping them.
    2) A LOT of athletes are there purely on scholarship and their families may not be able to afford to buy them a computer. This was the case with my family. I had to get a job.
    3) Athletes who play for the school are generally not allowed to have a job - thus they may not be able to pay for their own laptop.
    4) Sure, they could use the computer labs on campus, but when they are constantly traveling for games, how are they going to do that?
    5) Athletics bring in a LOT of revenue dollars to the university. The price of these MacBooks are small by comparison.

    I wasn't an athlete until after college but not all college athletes are stupid. I come from a family full of scholar athletes. Just thought I'd clear that up before the sports bashing began.
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    Edited by shorty63136 at 12/09/09 5:40 PM shorty63136 was starred shorty63136 was unstarred
    Image of Nathan Obbards Nathan Obbards
    12/09/09

    @shorty63136: I would like to offer some counter points:
    1.) Why are only the athletes given laptops and not those who add to the prestige of the university through their intelligence and SAT/ACT scores? All students who bring any kind of attention to the university should be given loaners.
    2.) Many students are at university solely on scholarships and their families cannot afford computers.
    3.) While they may not be able to have a job (if there on scholarship), the university pays for their housing, their schooling, food, and their tuition. Many students who are there on scholarship or who have a job struggle to pay for those and, even with a job, cannot afford a laptop.
    4.) This is the only valid argument so far; however, it could be argued that the athletes only be given access to the laptops during the on-season and not the off season. Additionally, if the computer labs are not open 24/7, then those who cannot afford laptops should be given a loaner as well.
    5.) This claim is an oft stated claim, bot one that is patently false. Very few university athletic departments make a profit or even break even, such as Notre Dame, USC, and Michigan. Even if a university has a profitable athletic program, the funds go to cover the costs of those other programs which are not profitable.

    I know many an intelligent athlete and just as many who only got through college due to pressure put on professors from the athletics department. The question needs to be addressed as to why they are deserving of special treatment.
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    Image of shorty63136 shorty63136
    12/09/09

    @Nathan Obbards: I agree and know that athletes have always gotten special treatment. I worked the SEC game this weekend between Florida and Alabama and between ticket sales, merchandising, and all the other hullabaloo that goes on with major games like that, I have to say that some schools DO bring in that much money. Gator fans are like rabid dogs when it comes to their football. I'd never seen anything like it in my life. I see it more as the university protecting their investment because ultimately, if Tim Tebow doesn't keep good grades, it doesn't matter what kind of moves he has on the field, he can't play - and thus can't bring in revenue.

    I went to school solely on academic scholarship, grants, and loans. I didn't get a laptop but they did pay for my housing. But I guess I wasn't bringing them any money, so...
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    Image of Andrew Andrew
    12/09/09

    @Nathan Obbards: Thank you. That needed to be said. As someone who could have been an athlete at school but actually wanted to learn something, I am often baffled by the special treatment given to athletes.

    Why were only the people who play sports given laptops? Ridiculous.
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    Image of Nathan Obbards Nathan Obbards
    12/09/09

    @shorty63136: I'm glad you do agree, but I would like to point out one common mis-perception you are still holding on to. There are literally under a dozen schools who break even or make a profit on their athletic department as a whole (though I believe the Gators may be one of those). I emphasize this fact because there are hundreds if not thousands of universities in the US who have athletics programs and most of them lose the university money. Profitable programs may cover some losses from less profitable ones, but rarely cover the entirety of the loss.

    Mind you, I have no problem with athletics programs and departments, and actually think they offer something for the university, I am just sick of the special treatment the athletes get and the fallacious arguments used to prop them up.
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    Image of puffnstuff puffnstuff
    12/09/09

    In reply to All the Jocks at This University Got Macbook Pros, But Are They Happy?
    Good 'ol U Stay Forever
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    Image of Rosa Golijan Rosa Golijan
    12/09/09

    @puffnstuff: I have the feeling that you went to my alma mater as well...
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    Edited by Rosa Golijan at 12/09/09 5:34 PM Rosa Golijan was starred Rosa Golijan was unstarred
    Image of Kaiser-Machead Kaiser-Machead
    12/09/09

    In reply to All the Jocks at This University Got Macbook Pros, But Are They Happy?
    People who are given things that they could easily sell for 1-2k should always be pleased.

    I would never want to buy a high end Dell, but I would be ecstatic if I was given one.
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    Edited by Kaiser-Machead at 12/09/09 5:33 PM Kaiser-Machead was starred Kaiser-Machead was unstarred
    Image of nneonneo nneonneo
    12/09/09

    @Kaiser-Machead: They are loaners, so presumably selling them outright would not be permitted.
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    Image of Kaiser-Machead Kaiser-Machead
    12/09/09

    @nneonneo: OK that detail I missed.

    However, if you were even loaned a premium computer to use for a period of time, unless you were some crazed Windows fanboy, you wouldn't be displeased, unless you were unhappy that they had to take it away afterwards.
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    Image of nneonneo nneonneo
    12/09/09

    @Kaiser-Machead: Agreed on that. I would certainly appreciate having a Macbook Pro sitting on my desk :)
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    Image of Shamoononon: I shave my legs. Shamoononon: I shave my legs.
    12/09/09

    In reply to All the Jocks at This University Got Macbook Pros, But Are They Happy?
    The guy in the middle with the horns looks super excited.
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    Image of Nathan Obbards Nathan Obbards
    12/09/09

    In reply to All the Jocks at This University Got Macbook Pros, But Are They Happy?
    Fucking jocksters and their Macboo ooh, cute redhead! Wait, what was I ranting about?
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    Image of chasetony chasetony
    12/09/09

    Enough meathead comments. In the picture, not all the people are football players either. There is no way that the "school" loans the computers to just athletes. Most likely they are from the athletics department. Is this a good idea, or would it be more important to construct a building dedicated only for athletes to put in required study hours? Please dont think that all Athletic departments rape their respective schools for money. A few tend to give back to the institution.

    [blog.al.com]
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    Nathan Obbards promoted this comment chasetony was starred chasetony was unstarred
    Image of Nathan Obbards Nathan Obbards
    12/09/09

    @chasetony: I know they're not all football players, I was being sarcastic in my post combining jock with hipster.

    "Is this a good idea, or would it be more important to construct a building dedicated only for athletes to put in required study hours?"

    Neither. There are plenty of other students who need laptops or who use university loaners and there are existing study facilities for all to use.

    I also don't think all athletics departments rape schools for funds, but most do. I have no problem with that. My problem is when athletes are given special treatment. To me, being given a laptop, textbooks, tutors, and special buildings for them to study constitutes special treatment. That is where my problem lies.
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    Image of chasetony chasetony
    12/11/09

    @Nathan Obbards: I can respect that. Im lucky enough to enjoy some of those perks mentioned. However, I can see both sides to the issue. Alot of these things are offered within a scholarship, so it would be the NCAA who would be at fault with what can be offered. As for the tutors, I believe they are offered because of the increased time demands of the student athlete. Being a college athlete today involves not just a couple hours of practice anymore. There are practice, weight sessions, treatment in the training room for an injury, conduct meetings, and some have volunteer time. Most 18-22 year olds are not well versed in time management and would not be able to succeed in college level courses (not just pass) without help from a tutor or someone to help with time management issues. These athletes should have the chance to excel in the classroom and in their given sport.
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    Image of Stndsh0 Stndsh0
    12/08/09

    In reply to MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.8 Muffles Noisy Optical Drives
    I have a Toshiba X205, and I love to hear my computer roar. Dunno why you would want to silence it.
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    Image of RainyDayInterns RainyDayInterns
    11/30/09

    In reply to BassJump Review
    It is just physics... only so much air can be moved by a box that size.

    Subwoofers are not large for no reason.
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    12/01/09

    From RainyDayInterns: did we say this right???

    Does the "double negative" give the same meaning in this case as : "Subwoofers are large for a reason"???

    The more we read it, the more confused we got...
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    Edited by RainyDayInterns at 12/01/09 10:10 AM RainyDayInterns was starred RainyDayInterns was unstarred
    Image of valkilmerisawful valkilmerisawful
    11/30/09

    In reply to BassJump Review
    I didn't know the MBP had a slot-loading record player for Beatles music. That's cool, I wish they would release digital music already, and let the interwebz have it.
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    Image of MacAttack7388 MacAttack7388
    11/30/09

    @valkilmerisawful: It's not too hard to convert records to digital music using audio in and out ports.
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    Image of valkilmerisawful valkilmerisawful
    11/30/09

    @MacAttack7388: I was just poking fun, alluding to a recent Giz article.

    edit: No reason for this edit...
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    Edited by valkilmerisawful at 11/30/09 5:21 PM valkilmerisawful was starred valkilmerisawful was unstarred
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