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i joined the darkside

StoreTags: macbook, apple, software, fanboy

Author: soft on July 12 2007

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--> so i did it.
today .... i got a macbook!!
my laptop is really really crap and i didn't want vista so though 'fuck it - i'll get a mac'

# Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2GHz
# 667 MHz FSB
# 4 MB Cache
# 1 GB RAM
# 80 GB Hard Drive
# SuperDrive (DVD RW Drive)
# 13.3" TFT Display
# MAC OS X v10.4 TIGER
# 64MB Intel GMA 950 Integrated Graphics

the HD is only 5400 but i assume i can change it out at a later date?
i'll be adding more RAM when i have enough money too.
keeping my desktop as my main music making hub and using this as gig/road machine.
i have to say though .... it is rather sexy ;)

i need some progs though.
so i'm asking you guys... what are the essential apps?
free is obviously best but cheap is good too.

im talking anything here from image editing to dj software ... ANYTHING!!
what have i been missing out on in windoze land?
soundhack is the first thing that comes to mind.
hit me up yo!

kris
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07/13/07 + PYVND

What do you guys think of this software here: jackosx.com

The review in MacWorld says it can give you 16 virtual ins/outs if you only have the Macbook's original audio. But it's not even a 1.0 release. Is it safe? Anyone here use it?

07/14/07 + lunatinker

monkvolcano's video scared me. "dark-sided?" wtf. lorlfhelol

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07/15/07 + cbit

i got a macbook too, very happy with it

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07/16/07 + cartesia

I just got a macbook 2.16 a couple days ago ...

my first apple & I love it. .. checked out reputable PC laptop manufacturers (toshiba, sony, etc) . . They couldn't provide anything in the same performance range with anywhere near the specs. . wtf! macs were cheaper and faster (most similarly priced sony/toshibas were only 1.6ghz)

only prob is I have no software on it yet XD

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07/16/07 + bsr

just make sure you don't leave it plugged in when you're not around: link

07/16/07 + soft

good job i have a macbook and not a powerbook then hey? ;)

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07/16/07 + bsr

haha, there's a difference? i plead ignorance.

07/16/07 + mlbot

Mac.... PC.... everyone knows hardware is better!!!! join the dach side

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10/14/07 + Logo

I know this is old, but anyone know where that "essential software for mac" thread went? It seems to have vanished... much thanks

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