Comments for PlasmaBlog http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com Ramblings and musings from the people behind PlasmaDesign.co.uk Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:08:12 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on MacBook Air Core Shutdown by Used Macbook http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/2008/04/02/macbook-air-core-shutdown/#comment-2547 Used Macbook Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:08:12 +0000 http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/?p=64#comment-2547 Did you notice a significant decrease in speed? I may mod mine as i have found mine shuts down, especially after the kids have spent a while watching youtube as you found! Did you notice a significant decrease in speed? I may mod mine as i have found mine shuts down, especially after the kids have spent a while watching youtube as you found!

]]> Comment on MacBook Air Core Shutdown by Jason http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/2008/04/02/macbook-air-core-shutdown/#comment-2545 Jason Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:37:57 +0000 http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/?p=64#comment-2545 Coolbook cured my mac air shutdown/overheating problem as well. No more overheating while I watch videos. Coolbook cured my mac air shutdown/overheating problem as well. No more overheating while I watch videos.

]]> Comment on Loud Trackpad Button Solution (for the 2008 Unibody MacBook & MacBook Pro) by Geoffrey Diamond http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/2008/12/27/loud-trackpad-button-solution-for-the-2008-unibody-macbook-macbook-pro/#comment-2544 Geoffrey Diamond Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:39:07 +0000 http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/?p=101#comment-2544 You are my hero! Well, I guess I should try this first... but, if it works... you'll be my hero! You are my hero! Well, I guess I should try this first… but, if it works… you’ll be my hero!

]]> Comment on Ultimate Ears Super.fi 4vi For iPhone Review by Chris http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/2008/02/03/ultimate-ears-superfi-4vi-for-iphone-review/#comment-2529 Chris Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:57:26 +0000 http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/?p=45#comment-2529 I own these earbuds and they have really clear and crisp sound. They're great for pop, rock, classical and acoustic music. They're adequate for r&b and rap, but won't shake your eardrums with low freq. Try adjusting the equalizer for a little more bass response. If the seal in your ears is right, the bass is not bad. I own these earbuds and they have really clear and crisp sound. They’re great for pop, rock, classical and acoustic music. They’re adequate for r&b and rap, but won’t shake your eardrums with low freq. Try adjusting the equalizer for a little more bass response. If the seal in your ears is right, the bass is not bad.

]]> Comment on MacBook Air Core Shutdown by Langsom MacBook Air « [ peter lind nielsens weblog ] http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/2008/04/02/macbook-air-core-shutdown/#comment-2526 Langsom MacBook Air « [ peter lind nielsens weblog ] Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:39:32 +0000 http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/?p=64#comment-2526 [...] Langsom MacBook Air Jeg har haft problemer med at min MacBook Air blev langsom sidst på eftermiddagen. Selvom jeg lukkede programmerne ned så brugte den systemressourcer der var helt abnorme på ca. 80% og den var frygtelig langsom og hang i programmerne. Jeg har surfet lidt og fundet programmet coolbook – se www.coolbook.se da problemet åbenbart – hvad jeg kunne læse mig til – er at computeren lukkede en af de to CPU’er ned ved kraftig belastning og når den blev lidt varm, hvilket bl.a. sker når der er tilstluttet ekstraskærm, mus m.v.. Jeg har nu efter nogle anbefalinger leget lidt med programmet og det ser ud til at virke – se evt. mere på Plasmablog [...] [...] Langsom MacBook Air Jeg har haft problemer med at min MacBook Air blev langsom sidst på eftermiddagen. Selvom jeg lukkede programmerne ned så brugte den systemressourcer der var helt abnorme på ca. 80% og den var frygtelig langsom og hang i programmerne. Jeg har surfet lidt og fundet programmet coolbook – se http://www.coolbook.se da problemet åbenbart – hvad jeg kunne læse mig til – er at computeren lukkede en af de to CPU’er ned ved kraftig belastning og når den blev lidt varm, hvilket bl.a. sker når der er tilstluttet ekstraskærm, mus m.v.. Jeg har nu efter nogle anbefalinger leget lidt med programmet og det ser ud til at virke – se evt. mere på Plasmablog [...]

]]> Comment on Loud Trackpad Button Solution (for the 2008 Unibody MacBook & MacBook Pro) by OmeuNOME http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/2008/12/27/loud-trackpad-button-solution-for-the-2008-unibody-macbook-macbook-pro/#comment-2525 OmeuNOME Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:00:59 +0000 http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/?p=101#comment-2525 thanks for the tip, my trackpad not only make too much noise, but also don't work every time I click... I did what you said and know the button works allways and no noise :D really apreciate ;) thanks for the tip, my trackpad not only make too much noise, but also don’t work every time I click…

I did what you said and know the button works allways and no noise :D

really apreciate ;)

]]> Comment on MultiTouch On Crack by mihail http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/2008/05/17/multitouch-on-crack/#comment-2520 mihail Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:17:03 +0000 http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/?p=77#comment-2520 Installed MultiClutch, was able to assign keys first time, after I closed and open it via System Preferences, I can't delete or assign command keys anymore! Any suggestions? Installed MultiClutch, was able to assign keys first time, after I closed and open it via System Preferences, I can’t delete or assign command keys anymore! Any suggestions?

]]> Comment on Why Is Adobe Software Updater A CPU Hog? by SpamBot http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/why-is-adobe-software-updater-a-cpu-hog/#comment-2517 SpamBot Sat, 02 May 2009 16:23:18 +0000 http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/?p=70#comment-2517 Adobe Illustrator is also using 100% of the cpu on my macbook. This is a trial version, but doesn't even complete tasks (gives error message after a long wait). What is going on? Adobe Illustrator is also using 100% of the cpu on my macbook. This is a trial version, but doesn’t even complete tasks (gives error message after a long wait). What is going on?

]]> Comment on Loud Trackpad Button Solution (for the 2008 Unibody MacBook & MacBook Pro) by Tim Stringer http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/2008/12/27/loud-trackpad-button-solution-for-the-2008-unibody-macbook-macbook-pro/#comment-2513 Tim Stringer Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:50:10 +0000 http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/?p=101#comment-2513 I've found the noise of the Trackpad a bit excessive as well. I've been experimenting with the Trackpad settings in System Preferences and find that the combination of "Tap to Click" and "Dragging" works well with a little practice. I’ve found the noise of the Trackpad a bit excessive as well. I’ve been experimenting with the Trackpad settings in System Preferences and find that the combination of “Tap to Click” and “Dragging” works well with a little practice.

]]> Comment on Loud Trackpad Button Solution (for the 2008 Unibody MacBook & MacBook Pro) by spatel600 http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/2008/12/27/loud-trackpad-button-solution-for-the-2008-unibody-macbook-macbook-pro/#comment-2510 spatel600 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:49:54 +0000 http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/?p=101#comment-2510 man this is a great find. i got my mbp yesterday and was completely annoyed by the noise. job well done! man this is a great find. i got my mbp yesterday and was completely annoyed by the noise. job well done!

]]> Comment on About by Jenny http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/about/#comment-2507 Jenny Sat, 21 Feb 2009 16:46:24 +0000 /about/#comment-2507 Can you please help me, I read your article where you cooled down a macbook air with coolbook. I downloaded coolbook and can't figure out how to configure it, everything is greyed out. Can you tell me how to configure it? Thx, Jenny Can you please help me, I read your article where you cooled down a macbook air with coolbook. I downloaded coolbook and can’t figure out how to configure it, everything is greyed out. Can you tell me how to configure it?

Thx,
Jenny

]]> Comment on Ultimate Ears Super.fi 4vi For iPhone Review by Jubei http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/2008/02/03/ultimate-ears-superfi-4vi-for-iphone-review/#comment-2506 Jubei Sat, 21 Feb 2009 11:49:27 +0000 http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/?p=45#comment-2506 I recently got the Super.Fi 4vi and have been happy with it - comfy with foam tips, sound quality is decent. Recommended if you ask me. I recently got the Super.Fi 4vi and have been happy with it – comfy with foam tips, sound quality is decent.

Recommended if you ask me.

]]> Comment on MacBook Air Core Shutdown by Dolce http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/2008/04/02/macbook-air-core-shutdown/#comment-2502 Dolce Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:19:30 +0000 http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/?p=64#comment-2502 Love the advice. Thank you. Love the advice. Thank you.

]]> Comment on New MacBook Pro Observations by Will Hawkins http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/2008/10/21/new-macbook-pro-observations/#comment-2496 Will Hawkins Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:06:01 +0000 http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/?p=98#comment-2496 Nice review! The glossy display is the one thing holding me back! As I work in ever-changing environments, the high-gloss brings too much risk that myself and my clients may be faced with too much glare & reflection. I'm hoping Apple announces a matte version in Q1. Cheers, Will Nice review!

The glossy display is the one thing holding me back! As I work in ever-changing environments, the high-gloss brings too much risk that myself and my clients may be faced with too much glare & reflection.

I’m hoping Apple announces a matte version in Q1.

Cheers,
Will

]]> Comment on MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro Build Quality by justin l http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/2008/02/24/macbook-air-vs-macbook-pro-build-quality/#comment-2489 justin l Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:46:33 +0000 http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/?p=54#comment-2489 I just put a base-level Air through the paces for a few hours, and have yet to see it even show a hint of strain. It handled scrubbing clips in iMovie, exporting, copying, and playing high-resolution video, mixing music in GarageBand, surfing with tons of tabs open, and browsing with 30+ finder windows open (just for kicks) without breaking a sweat (or a spinning beachball). Very impressive. It seemed every bit as responsive as my MacBook Pro. I think I may pick one up very soon. I just put a base-level Air through the paces for a few hours, and have yet to see it even show a hint of strain. It handled scrubbing clips in iMovie, exporting, copying, and playing high-resolution video, mixing music in GarageBand, surfing with tons of tabs open, and browsing with 30+ finder windows open (just for kicks) without breaking a sweat (or a spinning beachball). Very impressive. It seemed every bit as responsive as my MacBook Pro. I think I may pick one up very soon.

]]> Comment on MacBook Air Core Shutdown by jchurch http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/2008/04/02/macbook-air-core-shutdown/#comment-2481 jchurch Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:33:51 +0000 http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/?p=64#comment-2481 I have installed Coolbook as my MBA was running extremely hot. I live in humid state as well which didnt help anything. I have since installed Coolbook and SmcFanControl and my machine is running 'much' better. The CPU temp is much lower than usual. The fan speed is still alot higher but thats because I have SmcFanControl running as well. Go MBA!! I do love the machine even though it needs help like this at times! I have installed Coolbook as my MBA was running extremely hot. I live in humid state as well which didnt help anything. I have since installed Coolbook and SmcFanControl and my machine is running ‘much’ better. The CPU temp is much lower than usual. The fan speed is still alot higher but thats because I have SmcFanControl running as well. Go MBA!! I do love the machine even though it needs help like this at times!

]]> Comment on New MacBook Pro Observations by Mike Lao http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/2008/10/21/new-macbook-pro-observations/#comment-2475 Mike Lao Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:10:29 +0000 http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/?p=98#comment-2475 hahaha that's true.. i am usually bad at putting screen protectors but surprisingly, the iphone protector from power support was so easy to apply! i didnt have any bubbles with me and put it on 2 iphones. hahaha that’s true.. i am usually bad at putting screen protectors but surprisingly, the iphone protector from power support was so easy to apply! i didnt have any bubbles with me and put it on 2 iphones.

]]> Comment on New MacBook Pro Observations by plasmadesign http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/2008/10/21/new-macbook-pro-observations/#comment-2471 plasmadesign Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:26:37 +0000 http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/?p=98#comment-2471 I haven't tried to calibrate my display yet. I don't spend too much time looking at color critical stuff these days. Purely based on observations by eye, I would say the reproducible gamut is wider on the new displays. There seems to be less banding on gradients. I have printed a couple of photos and the display profile out of the box seems to do a pretty good job of accurately representing the image to be printed. I suspect there will be many products to reduce glare on these screens. But I had enough problems getting a screen protector applied to my iPhone without bubbles. I anticipate applying one to a 15" screen to be a tricky proposition. I haven’t tried to calibrate my display yet. I don’t spend too much time looking at color critical stuff these days. Purely based on observations by eye, I would say the reproducible gamut is wider on the new displays. There seems to be less banding on gradients. I have printed a couple of photos and the display profile out of the box seems to do a pretty good job of accurately representing the image to be printed.

I suspect there will be many products to reduce glare on these screens. But I had enough problems getting a screen protector applied to my iPhone without bubbles. I anticipate applying one to a 15″ screen to be a tricky proposition.

]]> Comment on New MacBook Pro Observations by Mike Lao http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/2008/10/21/new-macbook-pro-observations/#comment-2470 Mike Lao Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:07:14 +0000 http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/?p=98#comment-2470 cool! in that case, i might as well consider it in the future! thanks a lot! :) did you try calibrating the monitor? how are the colors compared to the matte screens? btw, maybe powersupport (http://powersupportusa.com) will come out with a matte or anti-glare protector. i saw on their site before that they have one for the old mbp but i havent seen a new one yet... I use their anti-glare protector for my iphone and it works great! cool! in that case, i might as well consider it in the future! thanks a lot! :)

did you try calibrating the monitor? how are the colors compared to the matte screens?

btw, maybe powersupport (http://powersupportusa.com) will come out with a matte or anti-glare protector. i saw on their site before that they have one for the old mbp but i havent seen a new one yet… I use their anti-glare protector for my iphone and it works great!

]]> Comment on New MacBook Pro Observations by plasmadesign http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/2008/10/21/new-macbook-pro-observations/#comment-2468 plasmadesign Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:16:44 +0000 http://plasmadesign.wordpress.com/?p=98#comment-2468 I have not found the glare to be a huge issue. I tend to use it indoors (as the weather is not that great in the UK in October :)). But even in a well lit office I have found little cause to complain. I am not aware of any matte protectors specifically designed for the new MBP screens. However, I did hear that Radtech (http://www.radtech.us) are working on this. I am sure many other companies are doing the same. I have not found the glare to be a huge issue. I tend to use it indoors (as the weather is not that great in the UK in October :) ). But even in a well lit office I have found little cause to complain.

I am not aware of any matte protectors specifically designed for the new MBP screens. However, I did hear that Radtech (http://www.radtech.us) are working on this. I am sure many other companies are doing the same.

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