This has turned out to be a help post as well as a help me post. I’ll deal with the help part first since it’s the easiest.
Have you tried to update your OS X to the latest version (10.5.6) through system update and found yourself staring at a non-moving progress bar forever? Many have had the same issue, me being one of them. There’s an easy fix (for most). Just download the Combo Pack and run it locally. Works like a charm (again, like I said… for most).
This brings me to the second part of this post…
After performing the previously mentioned task (twice, in one attempt to fix the issue below), I find myself with a fully updated MBP that has convinced itself that I have seven (7) displays attached. Now, not only do I not have any connected nor did I have any at the time of upgrade, but I can’t even think of how I would attach 7 displays to this thing. As cool as this looks, it’s not the case and I want it to go away. My system is creepy slow now. There’s gotta be something I can do. Any help? Everyone I have connected with tonight says a resounding “wow, I’ve never even heard of that before” … Well, now you have. What do I do?
This year, if you’re looking to give someone a gift for a notebook-owning machead, we’ve got some great suggestions:
mStand Laptop Stand By Rain Design – For the person who ends up using their laptop as a desktop replacement, why not give them a stand, for better ergonomics and design?
It’s the day after Thanksgiving here in the United States, do you know where the deals are?
The Big Deals
Apple – Apple’s kept the word mum on their Black Friday sale so far, but you can see Apple’s past Black Friday deals via MacRumors. Apple discounted the iMac, Macbook, iPod Nano, iPod Classic, iPod Touch, and AppleTV modestly. It’s expected that the macs will recieve discounts up to $100, and iPods & accessories will see some discounts as well. If you’re shopping for the best deal at the Apple Store, be sure to check out the Refurb/Special Deals section, which provides deals year-round.
MacMall – This authorized Apple re-seller is selling macs at great deals, where you have up to $994 off Macbook Airs, and $1094 on Macbook Pros – not all of the deals apply to the current line of Macs, so be sure to check out what you’re buying!
Drobo – Drobo’s got a holiday promotion going on, where you can get a 4TB Drobo bundle for $949, or a 2TB Bundle for $699.
More Coverage:
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– For the person who ends up using their laptop as a desktop replacement, why not give them a stand, for better ergonomics and design?
– Another gift for the desk-using notebook owner
– Pair the Wireless Keyboard with the Wireless Mighty Mouse, for the best desktop replacement experience
– Shiny, New, and perfect for the desktop-replacement user.
– Protect that investment with a full-body skin to prevent scratches!
– Make easy, wireless backups with Leopard’s Time Machine and a Time Capsule
– Perfect for keeping that computer safe!
– Let’s face it, Apple doesn’t always pack enough ports that are needed, so expand your USB ports with a hub.
– You can never have too much Hard Drive space, and these drives are sleek, portable, colorful (
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