My first mac. My first impression.

QuadLeo

I bought a MBP on adverts 2 weeks ago. So far it's top class. I thought I'd share my first impressions on OS X and some of the features I like and things I miss from windows. Firstly OS X is excellent. It hasn't given me a single problem and I've been using it pretty heavy with a lot of digital audio and mulitasking. It seems very stable and looks great too. It boots up in a few seconds and once my password is entered the operations system is ready to go.... brilliant! Apart from being really fast an having no problems at all there are a few other things I really like;

> It's ridiculously easy to install software.
> The sound from the built in speakers are excellent for a lap top.
> The track pad is good and I hate most track pads.
> The dock looks lovely at the bottom of the screen.
> I really like how application windows open to the correct size depending on
desktop items or your dock size. Simple but effective.

There are a few things I don't like too;

> There is no cut function. Just copy. It's awkward and time consuming
having to go back and erase copied files.
> There's no delete key. Just a back space.
> The machine gets very hot very quickly. But does cool down once the fans
come on.
> Only 2 USB. I know it's enough for most but with a USB mouse and one
audio interface connected you're pretty much screwed if you don't have a
hub lying around.
> No euro currency key.

All in all I'm really happy with my MBP and OS X. I don't think I'll buy a windows machine again.

Sad Professor

QuadLeo wrote: »

> No euro currency key.

Option - 2.

QuadLeo

€ It works. Thanks. I read the noob thead but I didn't see that tip.

Dont be at yourself

> There is no cut function. Just copy. It's awkward and time consuming

apple + x

QuadLeo

Savage. I knew OS X should be able to do it but I just couldn't find it. Thanks.

aidan_walsh

NekkidBibleMan wrote: »

apple + x

Not for file management, which I think is what he means.

whiterebel

I THINK there's a keyboard shortcut to allow you to "cut" rather than just copy. Google Mac Keyboard shortcuts. Its something like Apple + Drag&Drop file, or Alt + D&D, something like that.

QuadLeo

Yea, I need to cut for file management. It's not a big deal but It's just something I noticed.

Sad Professor

Yeah, command-x won't work in the Finder. However you used to be able to enable it via the command line. I think OnyX can do it as well.

swingking

I think fn+backspace = delete key

conchubhar1

yeah

its the key apple/shamrock key and backspace for delete
buy an adapter for more usb - or get a wireless mouse etc etc - tho that ''wastes'' battery

projectmayhem

conchubhar1 wrote: »

yeah

its the key apple/shamrock key and backspace for delete
buy an adapter for more usb - or get a wireless mouse etc etc - tho that ''wastes'' battery

got a wireless mighty mouse today. very impressed with it... looks lovely and works great

dubmick

I got a macbook pro myself recently. I am absolutely delighted with it but have to admit I don't use it near to it's capabilities. I had a mac mini a few years back so the transition from windows has been fine.

I'm loving some of the new apps I've found:

Adium
Snap n Drag
Transmission
CoverSutra

Two things that slightly annoy me:

1) Battery seems to last about 2 hours max

2) When typing I often hit the touch pad and it changes the cursor so I end up typing back a few lines back. It's like the touch pad is too sensitive.

forbairt

projectmayhem wrote: »

got a wireless mighty mouse today. very impressed with it... looks lovely and works great

Really ? I've got one sitting here and I find I just end up using the touch pad more .. maybe if I wasn't using the keyboard on the MBP and had a blue tooth one I'd use the mighty mouse more

QuadLeo

dubmick wrote: »

I'm loving some of the new apps I've found:

Adium
Snap n Drag
Transmission
CoverSutra

What's transmission like? I use BitRocket. It seems to be fine.

dubmick

simple and effective

does boards.ie look strange using firefox on a mac?

aktelmiele

dubmick wrote: »

simple and effective

does boards.ie look strange using firefox on a mac?

Normally use safari but there doesn't seem to be any difference

QuadLeo wrote: »

What's transmission like? I use BitRocket. It seems to be fine.

I think the best torrent client is the one that you like the most. I changed from Azerus to Transmission because of all the stories on how great it is. However, I don't use half the fancy features on it.

It's still a great client.

My favourite program is Quicksilver. Its so much faster than spotlight at finding files etc..

Red Alert

I'm very impressed with my MBP which I've had for just over a year. I'm only sorry I didn't get a Mac Pro when I upgraded my home rig too.

K.O.Kiki

QuadLeo wrote:

The machine gets very hot very quickly. But does cool down once the fans
come on.

Google "SMC Fan Control".

projectmayhem

dubmick wrote: »

simple and effective

does boards.ie look strange using firefox on a mac?

nope, looks exactly the same. as do all websites that i've visited so far anyway

QuadLeo

K.O.Kiki wrote: »

Google "SMC Fan Control".

I'm downloading it now. Do many people use this on their machines?

jtsuited

i love my mbp more than is healthy.

had a g4 powerbook beforehand.

WUSBDesign

QuadLeo wrote: »

I don't think I'll buy a windows machine again.

No need to buy. Just peep into windoze-only applications, via MacOS, using the *FREE* xVM VirtualBox.