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gearlog.com - 11/3/2008

Windows 7 on a MacBook Pro

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macbookprowindows7closeup.jpg Here we are sitting in the PC Magazine Labs, and it occurs to us: We've got a shiny new Macbook Pro and an early build of Windows 7 on disc, so why not attempt to use one to run the other? Check out photos, video, and a run down of the process, after the jump. ...

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macrumors.com - 11/5/2008

Software Fix for MacBook Pro Trackpad Issue "Coming Soon"

— macrumors.com — Earlier this week, a number of complaints emerged about a trackpad issue found on the new MacBook... Pros. PCPro.co.uk relays one customer's experience: "Every 50 clicks, my trackpad will stop responding for five to clicks," reports one... (more) Software Fix for MacBook Pro Trackpad Issue "Coming Soon"

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appleinsider.com - 11/5/2008

Apple readying software patch for quirky MacBook trackpads

— appleinsider.com — Trackpad issues experienced by users of Apple's new unibody MacBooks and MacBook Pros will be addressed in... a forthcoming software update, according to an email response from chief executive Steve Jobs. (more) Apple readying software patch for quirky MacBook trackpads

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youtube.com - 11/3/2008

Windows 7 On a Macbook Pro (video)

— youtube.com — We run the pre-beta version of Windows 7 on a new Apple Macbook Pro.Check out the full... rundown here: http://www.gearlog.com/2008/11/windows_7_on_a_macbook_pr... (more) Windows 7 On a Macbook Pro (video)

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Windows 7 Ultimate on Apple’s new MacBook Pro
MacDailyNews — ... Heater reports. "After installation, we installed the drivers via the Apple OS X startup disc, hoping that Windows 7 might have an easier time communicating with the hardware." "The disc didn't do much, sadly. The system was unable to get online, and various other Windows 7 features, such as the mouseover preview, were disabled," Heater reports. "Windows 7 still retained some of its key functionality, however..." Windows 7 Ultimate on Apple's new MacBook Pro: Full article here . MacDailyNews Take: Yuck.

Unholiest of unholies Windows 7 on new MacBook Pro
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Windows 7 installed on a new MacBook Pro, sparks fly
Engadget — ... It's a next-generation operating system and mirror all in one! [Thanks, Brian H.] Windows 7 installed on a new MacBook Pro, sparks fly originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of ...

MacBook Pro Infected with Windows 7
Apple Eclectic — ... money this has to take the sadistic, glass-shard-encrusted biscuit. Windows 7 is Microsoft’s latest attempt at not sucking, and here we see it up and crawling on a MacBook Pro. It’s still in development, but the fact these guys couldn’t get the WiFi working suggests it’s already achieving the same high standard of fail as Vista. WARNING: This video contains images of bearded weirdos reflected in that glossy, glossy screen. Gear Log via Mac Daily News Shopping for something Apple-related? ...

That ain’t right…
Macenstein — [image] The folks over at Gearlog , bored of filling Pepsi bottles with Coke, decided to do the unthinkable, and put the Windows 7 pre-beta on a brand new MacBook Pro. While the installation went relatively smoothly, it seems the build they had was pretty rough. “The disc didn’t do much, sadly. The system was unable to get online, and various other Windows 7 features, such as the mouseover preview, were disabled. Windows 7 still retained some of its key functionality, however: The new Paint and Wordpad were intact. “ Paint and Wordpad are “Key Functionality” of Windows 7? Time ...

Why glare is a bad thing on a notebook
The Apple Core — ... PC Magazine Labs decided to install Windows 7 (build 6801) on a new MacBook Pro and although it installed ok, things quickly went down hill after that. When I watched their video I couldn’t get past how bad the glare is on these new machines, even indoors. Check out the glare starting about 9 seconds into the clip, it’s like a mirror. I don’t think that I can tolerate that level of glare, but people tell me that it’s ok and that “all you have to do is tilt the screen.” Glossy/glassy screens = glare and no one can convince me otherwise. Tell me about your thoughts on ...