Ten things I LOVE about my Macbook

1) I love the size of the Macbook. 13.3 inch size is the perfect compromise between mobility and comfort. I can carry my Macbook around easily and it is still comfortable enough to use as an desktop replacement at home.

2) I love the power adapter. Why can't every notebook manufacturer make their power adapters this small? My previous notebook had an adapter that was almost three times the size of Apple's and weighed like a ton. I also like the little hooks you can open to roll up your power cord. This is just a sweet little feature. And the magnetic connector! This is another sweet little invention. No more broken notebooks because you accidently tripped over your power cord while going to the bathroom at night:-)

3) I love the glossy display. YES, I said it. I love the glossy display. I do not understand why so many people complain about this. I can live with the little reflections I get. In exchange I get really nice colors and in my opinion a more "expensive" look of the Macbook.

4) I love the fact that all the ports are on one side! I don't have to remember where specific ports are and since I am right handed nothing comes in the way while using my mouse.

5) I love the keyboard of the Macbook. It looks different, it looks sweet, it feels sweet and typing is just fun on this one.

6) I love the trackpad. It's larger than most other trackpads I've seen and you have enough area you can go wild on:-) I love that there is only one-button and the right click (tap on the pad with two fingers). I also love the scroll feature (two fingers method).

7) I love the closing mechanism of the lid. Using magnets is ingenious! No ugly hooks sticking out of the lid!

8) I love the iSight! No more big ugly webcams clipped to my display! No more extra weight to carry just to be able to video chat on travel.

9) I love the Apple Remote shipped with the Macbooks. It's just handy. I also love that you can clip the remote to the lid (white part of the display) since there are magnets in there. Not sure if this was intended or not but it sure is a nice place to keep your remote. (I'm the type of guy who loses his key in his apartment!)

10) Finally I love the looks I get from people when I sit in a library or a café with my MB. I love it even more that some people even start talking to you about the Macbook even though you haven't seen them once in your life.


Do you have aspects you love about your Macbook (concerning the hardware not OS X)? If not listed in my personal 10 Things list I would be delighted if you shared them in the comments:-)


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Poll: Next review / 次のレビュー / Nächster Testbericht

To all the readers of my blog: For the next 6 days there is a poll on the right hand side where you can vote on which product review you would like to read next. It is just so that I can see which product category interests my readers the most. After the poll closes I will post the review of the winning alternative. Well, I guess it is up to you guys now---so please vote. You can also leave comments why the next review should be the alternative you selected. I will try to consider your wishes the best possible way so this blog can become even better and better.

In den nächsten 6 Tagen könnt Ihr, die Leser meines noch neuen Blogs, abstimmen, welches Produkt als nächstes getestet werden soll. Der Testbericht wird dann innerhalb von wenigen Tagen nach dem Schluss der Umfrage gepostet werden. Es interessiert mich sehr was meine Leser interessiert und ich würde mich über eine zahlreiche Teilnahme sehr freuen---also los geht's!

今日から６日間このブログの読者の皆さんが次のレビューを決めることが出来ます。皆さんが、どのハードウェアに一番興味をお持ちなのか知りたくてたまりません。どうか真剣に参加して下さい。お答えの理由にも興味があるので、暇でしたらコメントも書き込んでくれればとても感謝します。それでは、後ほどまで、

List of upcoming reviews

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Mr. Clean's magical effect! -Mr. Clean Magic Eraser/Meister Proper Schmutzradierer

So I couldn't resist using the Mr. Clean Magic Erasers I got the other day.
Even though my Macbook wasn't that dirty you can see the magical effects it had on the top case. Please take a look at the zoomed in part. Judging from the enormous cleaning abilities of these little bad boys I'd say it is enough if you use this sponge once every two months. Well, this was it for now...I will be writing a more detailed cleaning tutorial (describing my cleaning ritual) soon.
For anyone who is interested in how the Magic Erasers work check out these links:

English
German

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The probably most pimped out Macbook

While surfing flickr to kill some time I found the probably most pimped out Macbook out there--and in my opinion it looks good. I especially like the logo on the back and the color-coded keyboard.

For more info click here

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Another cool Ikea hack...for PCs

ikea hacker: hol computer case




Here is another beautifully done Ikea hack.
If you still own an old PC and want it to melt into your living room; this is a hack for you!

またまた、Ikeahackerさんのブログでおもしろい物を見つけてしまいました。暇でしたら、作ってみてはいかがでしょうか。

Ein toller Ikea Hack für alle, die noch einen alten PC haben, der ein neues Gewand bekommen soll.


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Meister Proper Schmutzradierer / The magic eraser

I purchased the famous Magic Eraser today. Unfortunately, I can't use them because my Macbook (white) isn't that dirty yet. But as soon as the Macbook gets dirty you can expect a full review and a how-to-clean article.

Heute wurde der Schmutzradierer von Meister Proper gekauft. Leider kann ich noch keinen Testbericht schreiben, da ich diesen Radierer noch nicht benutzen werde---Macbook ist leider einfach noch zu sauber. Aber sobald es sich lohnt mal wieder kräftig zu putzen wird ein Erfahrungsbericht gepostet.

今日、Magic Eraserと言うスポンジを購入しました。ネットの情報によるとこのスポンジは特にMacbookをきれいにするために使えるそうです。残念ながらMacbookがまだあまり汚れていないのでレビューはまた今度です。楽しみにしていてください。

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Update: Logitech Control Center / Wichtig: Logitech Control Center / 大事 ロジクール VX Revolution

Update:
There is a bug with the Logitech Control Center (2.2.2 for Mac) which causes Kernel Panics. I will post a workaround as soon as I find one.

Wichtiges Update:
Aufgrund eines Bugs in der Logitech Control Center Software kann es unter Mac zu vermehrten Kernel Panics kommen. Sobald ich eine Lösung des Problems gefunden habe wird es hier gepostet.

大事なアップデート:
ロジクールのドライバーをマックで使用すると、時々 Kernel Panicが起こります。まだこのバグのワークアラウンドは見つかりませんけど、見つけ次第ここにポストしたいと思っています。

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Edit: So I have tried many LCC versions (from 2.0 up to 2.1.4) but all were either buggy or wouldn't recognize my VX Revolution. For the time being I would recommend using Steer Mouse (http://plentycom.jp/en/steermouse/). It is not a permanent solution but it is better than installing the buggy LCC software. If anyone has other recommendations please post it in the comments. I'd be glad to hear any suggestions. If I have time and there is any interest out there I will be posting a software review of Steermouse soon.

残念ながら今の所、ワークアラウンドは無いそうです。ですからぼくはステアマウスと言うソフトを使っています。これだと　Quick Search Button が使えないのが少々残念です。

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