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Which cases are you looking at? Granted, /u/DunderN8 posted a case with an open top, but I used the Spigen Neo Hybrid on my 5 for nearly the entire time I had it. Super protective, every corner and edge hugged by sweet, sweet armor, and pretty to boot.

For my 6+, I went with this Neo Hybrid Bumper, still hits all the corners (and keeps the camera off the table), same double layered protection, but leaves the back nice and open, and there's a near perfect version of my old case in this listing as well.

This is the SSD I got for my Late 2011 MBP and it took a dying MBP into what feels like a brand new one. I like it because it comes with a 3 year warranty. (If you get the PRO model, it comes with a 5 year warranty) I'd be careful about using a smaller 128GB model, because the more free space you have, the more reliable the drive will be. (I use about 110-130GB on my 250GB SSD). What I would do is get a program to look at all of your files and see how much space you're currently using on your HDD and then make sure you'll have enough extra space on the SSD.

RAM is a pretty simple installation, and really as long as you get the right kind, there's no going wrong. But overall, make sure you have good tools to use to open your MBP, because those little screws can easily get lost or stripped and then you'll have to replace them. Good luck! And I absolutely recommend any SSD and RAM upgrade, it'll feel like you've got a brand new computer.

I'm coming from a custom-built PC background and looking to make the new iMac with Retina 5K Display (Retina iMac) my first Apple computer. From my research on configuring 32GB memory to order vs upgrading myself, I could not find any evidence that the modules Apple uses are any better than available from third-parties.

• Apple has yet to post a support article with the Retina iMac's user-upgradable memory requirements. Below is last year's spec. Based on the Retina iMac being the same body as the Late 2013 27" iMac and the high-level RAM specification on the Tech Spec product page is the same for both models (DDR3 1600Mhz SO-DIMM, up to 32GB) people have assumed that the exact memory specification for the Retina iMac is unchanged since last year. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5908
  
  
• From what I've read, you should only upgrade the memory in your MAC if the manual mentions it, so it will not void your warranty. Here's the iMac manual dated 2014, claiming memory is the only user-upgradable component on the Retina iMac. "Your iMac doesn’t have any user-serviceable parts, except for memory, which is user-replaceable in 27-inch models only." https://a248.e.akamai.net/7/248/51/20120908/manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1690/en_US/imac_late2014_ipig.pdf
  
  
• Recent model iMacs, MacBook Pros and Mac Minis all use the same DDR3 1600Mhz laptop-size memory, with only the max capacity varying.
  
  
• Since Apple started using Intel chips, the memory spec has become generic PC memory. In at least the last 3 model years, for example, no Mac uses error correction ECC memory except for the professionally-targeted Mac Pro. In consumer Macs, there is nothing about the memory Apple uses that's Mac-specific. The only difference is a third party manufacture like Crucial or OWC may have done additional testing to verify their memory works on a Mac. The extent of testing was probably to install the max amount of memory, see that the Mac boots up properly, no kernel-panics, and the correct amount memory and frequency is displayed in About this Mac.
  
  
• Below is a table of 8GB modules in 1, 2 or 4 module kits (8GB, 16GB, or 32GB) that I have researched that meet the Late 2013 27" memory specification AND with positive reviews (between Amazon, Newegg, Tigerdirect, and BHPhoto) AND are either verified as working on a Mac by the manufacturer OR where multiple reviewers have mentioned success with late model Macs:
  
  
  Product | Verification | Product Page | Buy
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  OWC CL11 | By manufacture | OWC | OWC 4x8GB kit
  Crucial CL11 | By manufacture | Crucial | Amazon 2x8GB kit or [Newegg 2x8GB kit] (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148609)
  Kingston CL11 | By manufacture | Kingston | [Amazon 1x8GB kit] (http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-1600MHz-PC3-12800-KTA-MB1600-8G/dp/B0089MTON0/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1413945462&sr=1-4&keywords=KTA-MB1600LK2%2F16G) or Amazon 2x8GB kit
  Kingston HyperX CL11 | By manufacture | Kingston | Amazon 2x8GB kit
  Corsair CL9 | By customers | [Corsair] (http://www.corsair.com/en-us/vengeance-16gb-high-performance-laptop-memory-upgrade-kit-cmsx16gx3m2b1600c9) | [Amazon 2x8GB kit] (http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Performance-1600MHz-CMSX16GX3M2B1600C9/dp/B00EXPNG5Y)
  Corsair CL10 | By customers | [Corsair] (http://www.corsair.com/en-us/vengeance-16gb-high-performance-laptop-memory-upgrade-kit-cmsx16gx3m2a1600c10) | [Amazon 2x8GB kit] (http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Laptop-Memory-CMSX16GX3M2A1600C10/dp/B0076W9Q5A)
  
  
• With the exception of the Corsair memory above, which are both verified to work only by customer reviews, the rest of the list have a CAS Latency (CL) value of 11. The lower the CL the better. This is where I am currently stuck in my research. Apple does not publish the latency numbers of their memory, nor have review sites like iFixIt included this information in their teardowns/reviews. Since the above products are similarly priced, except OWC which is way more, I am torn whether or not to take a chance on the higher performing Crucial CL9 or go the safe route with a manufacture verified product. And if I start considered non-manufacture verified products that still meet the spec, that would open up to many more possibilities I don't have time to list here.
  
  Thoughts on CL or which one of the above seems best?
  

Cocoa Programming for Mac OS X is probably your best choice if you know a bit of C or have experience with any programming language. It's a book about Cocoa for Mac OS X, but most of it applies to iPhone app development as well.

Pragmatic Programming's Cocoa Programming: A Quick-Start Guide for Developers is also a good one. It will help you getting started easier and more focused to iOS development than Hillegass book.

Just looking through my Amazon history, I have the same ssd the 250gb Samsung evo.

I thought it was busted but I changed the actual ssd/hdd cable and it is working a dream so if you have any issues try that before replacing your drive/ test your drive in another machine if you can

My ram is Crucial 16 GB DDR3 1600 MT/s CL11 SODIMM 204 Pin, 1.35/1.5 V Memory Module Kit https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007B5S52C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_r6ftxb3B8692N
Hope that link works well

Those two upgrades gives the 2012 MBP a real second life and it can handle lots of browsing, apps open, plenty of different programming environments etc.

I've never had an OS X machine before and I think I might still prefer a Windows desktop but for a laptop it's been amazing, I'm still debating the merits of a iPad Air / iPad mini vs. an ms surface.

This is the fastest method.

It's also one of the safest methods and the easiest method. Plus, you get to verify that the new drive is working before putting it into your Mac. That's not really such big deal on a MBP 2011 since the drives are so easy to swap, but on other Macs making sure the drive is working properly can be a really good idea.

Also, you can get an external drive cable/adapter for like $13. This works great if you don't want an enclosure for the drive, but not advisable if you want a portable drive, in which case you want an enclosure.


Another option if the OP no longer wants the optical drive is to remove the optical drive and swap it with a HDD bracket and the old HDD drive. Then they can just clone from the old HDD drive internally to the new SSD.

You can also get an enclosure for the old optical drive making it a portable external optical drive.

My criteria are good (and numerous) reviews, and the best specs for the best price.

I went with this set, but I've used crucial in the past. As long as you go to a known brand your good. The best deal probably depends on the ram you need.

> It's so strange to me that an iPhone can't do that while a "traditional PC" can. Why should I rely on a traditional PC to do something so simple? It's definitely not processing power / memory / etc.
>

Mobile-devices (Apple, Android, WindowsPhone,etc) .... all have some of the same parts (CPU, Memory, Storage, Battery,etc) as a "traditional PC".. but the Operating Systems and code and architecture are different in many significant ways.

Take for example.... Background-Processes. On iOS (iPads, iPhones)... background process are "tomb-stoned" (frozen) to help minimize resource usage and battery drain. That's just 1 example.. but there are probably 100's more. (I'm about halfway through reading this book: http://www.amazon.com/Mac-OS-iOS-Internals-Apples/dp/1118057651 ... which really goes into a lot of depth about how the architectures are similar in some ways and drastically different in others.

Microsoft Windows and Windows Phone have the same type of relationship. They're similar in many ways.. and different in some ways.

> "Is there a good free app (like Paint) that I could leverage to do this?"

On your PC.. or the mobile-devices?... I use Pixelmator on my Mac. I think it's also available for iPad now. You could also use Paint.net on Windows.

Superdrive hard drive caddy: $9.70

120GB SSD: $60

USB Superdrive enclosure: $14

All in all, $84 to extend the life of your $2k laptop by a few more years. Well worth it in my opinion. Also if you're feeling adventurous, enable a fusion drive on your new dual-drive Mac.

BTW, the physical SSD and caddy option are very easy- just follow the take-apart guide on ifixit.com. It takes about one drink's worth of time to do.

Have fun!

This is the cocoa book I have.

Looks like there's not only a kindle edition but a newer one as well.

Best of luck!

I ordered this one:

iPhone 6 Plus Case, Spigen® [METALLIZED BUTTONS] iPhone 6 Plus (5.5... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LLGLR18/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Dxikub0S3QG3E

And I love it. I don't know why so many ppl have complaints about this case it's great. The texture in the back is excellent for it not to slip on tables or out your hand. The buttons work perfectly for me. And the bumper allows me to set it on the screen without it touching the screen but it also doesn't even look like its out much. On the back as well it covers the space that the camera comes out.

It's also incredibly thin. Get compliments on the case all the time and sometimes ppl don't even notice it has one.

I ended up getting this one considering my budget it was the best. I also needed the function that keeps the meal warm after finishing the cooking part which this model has. It is also less prone to overcooking from what I've gathered. Some test I found put it among more expensive slow cooker when it comes to not make the meat too dry. Glad to help :)

Start with a language like Python. After that it is easier for you to learn C, because you will know at least the basic programming constructs like If-statements, loops, variables etc.

I would learn C with the book The C Programming Language. It's the standard bible for C, short and to the point, and one of the best technical books ever. A good C knowledge is IMHO necessary and useful, because sooner or later you have to use C libraries or at least fall back to the C interfaces of Mac OS or iPhone OS to do certain things that aren't there in the Objective-C abstraction layers.

After you have a solid C knowledge, you can learn about Object Oriented Programming and Objective-C. Apple has a good introduction to both topics: Introduction to The Objective-C Programming Language.

After you know the language, you can learn about Cocoa in the Cocoa Fundamentals Guide and do your first graphical Cocoa application with Xcode and Interface Builder with the Cocoa Application Tutorial.

Then buy the book Cocoa Programming for Mac OS X by Aaron Hillegass. You will learn to use some of the most important Cocoa classes. After that you can stay with the Apple docs and reference.

When you know Cocoa, you can do your first steps with iPhone development very easily by watching the peepcode.com introduction videos IPHONE VIEW CONTROLLERS PART I and IPHONE VIEW CONTROLLERS PART II - oh, peepcode has even a Objective-C introduction video OBJECTIVE-C FOR RUBYISTS but it's very ruby-centric...

Absolutely.

I installed this SSD in my 2011 Macbook Pro, and it works perfectly.

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Electronics-EVO-Series-2-5-Inch-MZ-7TE250BW/dp/B00E3W1726/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396930089&sr=8-2&keywords=samsung+840+Evo

This is the best deal in terms of price/ performance in an SSD that you can get today. I highly suggest it. I've had mine for several months now, without any issues.

If you have any questions about setup and installation, feel free to ask.

I'd go with 8GB of Ram from Newegg and the Sammy 840 250GB from Amazon

This is of course if you're in the US (which you might be if you're wishing a Happy 4th). It will put you slightly over budget. As of right now the RAM on Newegg is 69.99 +shipping / tax, and the SSD is $129.99 with free shipping from Prime (if you've never signed up you can get a free trial). I know it's over 200, and you said roughly 200, so as long as it's roughly a little more than 200 you can only make a small compromise.

http://www.amazon.com/Spigen®-Non-Slip-Perfect-Fit-Premium-Excellent/dp/B00MAWSV0M Thin Case that I think is pretty good if you aren't SUPER clumsy.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2014/10/28/zagg-glass-iphone-6-screen-protector/ This one is what I use for my regular six. It works well. I'd recommend it. Of course,s sometimes looking for a MORE expensive option does sometimes get you better quality.

And that's one other thing about cases and protectors that are glass. You can get a cheap little silicone case for a buck...it's absolutely shit, I promise you. You can get a screen protector at the mall...it's also probably going to be shit. Go a little bit more expensive. I have a beautiful wooden case on it's way and it was a little pricey but I've heard nothing but good things for protection and the feeling of it. Plus it looks nice. Just a suggestion. you're paying a lot for a phone anyways, might s well get the whole shebang.

This. Also, keep in mind that you never want to have only one copy of your photos. That means making sure your external drive is formatted for Mac OSX Journaled and ensuring that your time machine backups include it. I recently did this exact procedure with a StorEDGE card and am loving all the free space.

Based on your description this is the type of RAM you will need.

You will need two 4GB sticks of PC8500 DDR3 1066MHz SO-DIMM to get 8GB of RAM (the maximum your Mac can use).

You can get the specs from OWC’s site and shop around on Amazon if you like.

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_MacBook_MacBook_Pro/Upgrade/DDR3

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/8566DDR3S8GP/

I can't give you a viable SSD recommendation until I know what you space needs are and what type if things you do in the MacBook.

OWC sells several SSDs of varying capacities and speeds.

The latest version of SATA will probably work fine in your MacBook but you will not see any extra speed advantage over a slightly older SATA version.

I just replaced my 2010 13" MacBook Pro's hard disk with a 500GB Samsung SSD and this has made my old Mac far more usable.

This Samsung SSD is a good value for storage space vs price.

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Electronics-EVO-Series-2-5-Inch-MZ-7TE250BW/dp/B00E3W1726/

I have a StorEdge from PNY and it's magical. The only thing I use it for currently is to store my iTunes library and I've had no problems.

I've been using it since November or so, and not once have I taken the thing out. My battery life is as good as it always was, the card is plenty fast for playing music or movies. The card itself hasn't been damaged and it hasn't damaged my MacBook Air.

> Would this work as well and as fluidly as I'm hoping?

Yes. It would. Here is a link to it if you're interested (I got the 128 GB version): http://www.amazon.com/PNY-StorEDGE-Memory-Expansion-P-MEMEXP64U1-EF/dp/B00DC9TN72

OP: Get an SSD (I highly recommend this one, which I use in my Mid-2012 cMBP 13")

Also, get some more RAM. I have 16GB of this Crucial RAM and the machine runs great.

Make these upgrades and you should be in a better place.

Well, Steve Jobs hated the idea of a stylus.

And personally, I think he was right. "God gave us 10 styluses..." adding a stylus took away from the simplistic nature of apple products and Jobs' vision: an easy to use integrated hardware-software bundle that would connect your entire life. And he did A pretty damn good job in my opinion. and now Apple is sticking to their guns with going for simplicity, and cutting the cords on the headphones.

EDIT: In the biographical book, Steve Jobs he even told Isaacson (the author) that he had plans to revolutionize the textbook industry, because he thought it ridiculous that a 21st century society had to carry around heavy textbooks to help with learning; and wanted to make something (an iPad app? a new tablet altogether? I dunno) to make textbook buying and using altogether through apple products. I wonder what it would've looked like because, as a university student, I see a desperate need for change in the textbook industry, but I won't talk about that here.

Also, I don't sponsor the book or author, I genuinely thought it was an excellent book

Can you post a purchasing link to amazon?

Edit: Of course, instead of answering a question down vote the shit out of it, that's helpful.

Edit 2: OP was kind enough to provide me with a link
Whoever wondered what book it is can buy it without asking a bunch of condescending pricks for help.

I know you said you didn't want to use Bluetooth as to avoid sacrificing audio quality but you may want to look at this. I have one and I love it. The audio is slightly quieter but not any worse than direct with aux.

You plug one cable into the aux and one into the cigarette lighter. It adds Bluetooth calling and buttons to play/pause and skip tracks. And it gives you a USB port so you don't lose the ability to charge when you want.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009NLTW60/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1413431025&sr=8-1

I have owned both and I'm happy with the company

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LLGLR18/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1417199593&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

I currently have this one on and I love it:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LLGCWAI/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?qid=1417199593&sr=8-14&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

SSD - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KFAGCUM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

RAM - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008LTBJFM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Directions - https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Mac_Laptop

You'll need to search for your model. Swapping the parts is really easy. If you don't already have one, make a Time Machine backup. Then, after swapping the parts, just pop in your OSX disk and restore from the backup.

Edit: I did a clean OSX install and then just restored the stuff I wanted, but if you're not sure what to do them just do a full restoration. It's easier.

Edit 2: There is a lengthy thread about this in the sub somewhere if you want to search for it.

Edit 3: Here it is. https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/2tytpb/with_a_new_ssd_and_8_gb_of_ram_my_4_year_old/

I recently added an SSD & moved my HDD to the expansion bay. I am very pleased with my decision. As others have said, it feels like a new machine.

You can also probably upgrade for cheaper than the ifixit estimate:

• $80 for 240-56 GB SSD via slickdeals hunting, like here [I replaced my original HDD with this, since that SATA port should give faster read/write speeds]
  
• $10 for this bay
  
• $10 to repurpose the superdrive
  
• $70 for 2x4GB RAM on Newegg I think this is compatible, but be sure to double-check.
  
• Battery from ebay/amazon - I would guess around $60.
  
  Total: $170 [$230+ after battery]

Swapping the card in a MBP should be straightforward, but the replacement card which will work will depend primarily on the year of your model, as the interface changed on newer models.

If you're trying to upgrade an older model, you might have to look for a 3rd party card which uses the same chipset as an official apple model but utilizes the correct interface (mini-pci-e)

Lookup an iFixit guide for your particular model - they should have clear info on how to replace the card.

As far as using an add-on dongle, I know that the GBU521 was a direct plugin-and-work model (at least the ones Amazon was shipping in 2013)

If you decide to try an SSD to replace the slow 5200rpm hard drive that came in that iMac, I'd recommend checking out the Samsung 840 Evo SSD. Best bang for your buck and an SSD should definitely speed things up.

250GB

500GB

I bought a SD card to use on my laptop. It's a smaller version of the SD card and sits flush in the slot. It's not the fastest, but perfectly fine for iTunes.

This is it: http://www.amazon.com/PNY-StorEDGE-Memory-Expansion-P-MEMEXP64U1-EF/dp/B00DC9TN72/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1381112043&sr=8-4&keywords=macbook+sd+card+pny

Okay, I couldn't wait to hear if anyone else was able to use this successfully with a 3rd party adapter. I'm using a custom-built Hackintosh with this adapter:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007GFX0PY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It found it immediately, and works brilliantly.

I can really recommend the Dell U2713H, it's the same pannel with better color reproduction and the light mate coating is far better then the thunder bolt display's coating. For half the price.

The design and build quality are worse though, but the stand has a lot of positioning options.

I'm using it right now with a Macbook Air 2013 and it works flawlessly, just don't forget to buy a minidisplayport to displayport cable or a displayport to displayport cable + a minidisplayport to displayport converter. I recommend a minidisplayport to displayport cable though because it's a lot less hassle.

Any chance you could link me to the SSD you're talking about? I just ordered THIS memory kit upgrade, but I'm interested in a SSD soon as well.

My previous Mac was the same, so I researched it as well. The tool is available on this site and for you requires a dongle based on the Broadcom BCM20702 chip. The ones they recommend are below:

http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-USB-Adapter-Bluetooth-USB-BT400/dp/B00DJ83070/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425415585&sr=8-1&keywords=Asus+BT400

http://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-Bluetooth-Micro-Adapter-GBU521/dp/B007GFX0PY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1425415585&sr=8-2&keywords=Asus+BT400

The page supplies the directions. Hope this helps.

Upgrading your hdd and ram in a macbook pro is super easy to do yourself. $150 got me a 128gb ssd and 8gb of ram vs apple trying to charge me $500 for that.

Also, I just found out about this: http://www.amazon.com/Drive-Unibody-MacBook-SuperDrive-Replacement/dp/tech-data/B0058AH2US/ref=de_a_smtd

So I'll be putting my "old" 500gb hdd in there.

I bought the Anker one because I've been happy with their other products so far, plus you get an alignment frame, which is helpful. I know I'd get it crooked otherwise
https://www.amazon.ca/Anker-Protector-GlassGuard-DoubleDefence-Technology/dp/B074YXH9WX/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509553613&sr=8-1&keywords=anker+iphone+x+screen+protector

I got this 27" ASUS monitor 5-6 months ago: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009C3M7H0/

I've had a fantastic experience so far. It's very adjustable, has a bevy of ports, and is 1440p. I don't think you'll be able to find a better monitor without spending a lot more money.

I've heard really good things about the Samsung Evo 840 and it seems pretty affordable. Here's a link: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-250GB-2-5-Inch-Internal-MZ-7TE250BW/dp/B00E3W1726

I'm not the same guy but I have this one and have been happy with it for a couple years: https://www.amazon.ca/Kinivo-BTC450-Bluetooth-Hands-Free-Input/dp/B009NLTW60

You could get a bluetooth USB 4.0 dongle, here is the one I use:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007GFX0PY?pc_redir=1413280929&robot_redir=1

It has flawless support for OSX.

Sounds good! I’ll do that , hopefully I can return it.

Bought this one instead.

Anker KARAPAX iPhone X Screen Protector GlassGuard for iPhone X / 10 (2017) with DoubleDefence Technology and Tempered Glass [2 PACK] https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B074YXH9WX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LqEPAbQHWJRSG

So i did a quick search on amazon and found a couple deals. What do you think of the results below? Did I find a good deal or are there better ones out there?

8GB Kit

I know I said 8GB, but after seeing the price of 16GB, its actually not that bad. I thought it would cost more.

16GB Kit

Is the Thunderbolt Display a good display? Yes. Is the Thunderbolt Display worth the $1000 price tag? No. There are displays with the same specs that are less costly. For example, this.

That being said, Apple will also likely release an updated Thunderbolt Display that has the same 5K panel as the riMac when Thunderbolt 3.0 is released as part of the Skylake generation of processors (maybe this summer).

http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digital-2-5-Inch-SV300S37A-120G/dp/B00A1ZTZOG/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Looks like it's a bit cheaper right now on Amazon. Not the fastest SSD out there, though for peak sequential reads at least the bottleneck is going to be the Sata II interface in the computer anyway. Looks like the Crucial MX100 is just a few dollars cheaper, too, at a similar capacity.

Dell U2713HM is an amazing display. I have one myself and really want a second one....

The U2713HM is also a great option at a drastically lower price. They've got a newer more expensive version available (U2713H) but I'm still madly in love with mine.

If you are looking for a good 27'' 1440 monitor, Asus makes a really nice one.

Apple Cinema displays are nice too, but pricey.

Stay away from the cheap Korean ones if money is not an issue.

Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008LTBJFW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1410717458&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40

Crucial RAM has worked great. I have 24GB of RAM in mine Their memory is Mac certified and works flawlessly

Fair warning. The process of adding the ram is enough to make your balls shrink to the size of raisins because you have to pull the existing 8GB of ram (2 x 4GB sticks) with considerable force using an anti-static cloth and a pair of pliers. You see although there are two slots free you must swap the 16GB kit into where the 8Gb kit is and the put the 8GB kit in the empty slots or else the iMac won't boot. I don't know why but this is also corroborated by other reviews. You have very little leverage on the factory RAM which is why you must resort to these tactics. I'm not kidding - Superman couldn't get those sticks out with his 'batin arm without using tools.

Im from the UK and I bought these screen protectors

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B074YXH9WX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also bought 2 wireless chargers and a fast charger and im so hype and ready for this phone!!!

If you get an external hard drive enclosure to go along with your new drive then you can just plug it in to the computer through USB and then use Carbon Copy


https://www.bombich.com


to clone your existing hard drive to the new drive and you'll have everything exactly the way it is currently. Then just take out the old drive and plug in your new one. Then you can use the external drive enclosure to hold your old hard drive and use it for whatever you please. I would still recommend backing up to time machine regularly anyway as you never know when a drive or machine might fail or be lost/stolen.


Here's a good guide on how to replace a drive: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+15-Inch+Unibody+Late+2008+and+Early+2009+Hard+Drive+Replacement/841


I would not recommend using OWC as their prices are steep compared to other brands and wasn't even as fast as my Samsung SSD. Here is a way better and one of the fastest SSDs on the market for half the price of an OWC 6G SSD: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Electronics-EVO-Series-2-5-Inch-MZ-7TE500BW/dp/B00E3W19MO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405796918&sr=8-2&keywords=samsung+ssd+840+evo

You can keep the SSD once you do upgrade though. Here's a 120GB one for $57. Not too bad at all and definitely with the upgrade, even if you won't have the mac for that much longer.

I really dig my Spigen Neo Hybrid case. It doesn't add any bulk. It gets complimented a lot, people don't believe there is a case on my phone and it has protected it from a drop already.

I also have the Spigen case with the kick-stand which added some bulk but not bad at all, and the Spigen Card Case which is the biggest(I haven't used it yet).

I'm looking at:

Carved (Rigid wood backs, Rubber Bumpers)
http://www.carved.com/shop/iphone-6-plus/traveler-wood-case/

Spigen Slim Fit (Very rigid plastic, though I'd recommend a screen protector in case of drops)
http://www.amazon.com/Spigen%C2%AE-Non-Slip-Perfect-Fit-Premium-Excellent/dp/B00MAWSV0M/ref=sr_1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1413731017&sr=1-3&keywords=spigen+slim+case+iphone+6+plus

Ah, thanks so much! I actually went ahead and emailed them and they linked me the one (and only officially supported) dongle that I should use.

http://www.amazon.com/Doubler-Converter-Solution-selected-SuperDrive/dp/B00724W0N2/ref=pd_bxgy_pc_img_y

WHat if I got this^ in combination with this...

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Electronics-EVO-Series-2-5-Inch-MZ-7TE250BW/dp/B00E3W1726/ref=pd_bxgy_pc_img_z

my super drive stopped reading/writing DVD's so I don't really use it that much anyway

Thanks for the info. I'll be getting [this](
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008LTBJFW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER)

I opted for the Spigen iPhone 6 Plus Case Slim along with an Orzly iPhone 6 Plus Tempered Glass Screen Guard.

Both are sitting on my desk. Just waiting for AT&T to decide I'm worthy of having my phone shipped..

Actually I have a Pontiac but it's just a factory radio with an AUX input. I tried a few aftermarket stereos over the years trying to find the right level of iPhone integration, but finally settled on the Kinivo BTC450 and it works great and should be somewhat futureproof. I ran the wires so it's reasonably integrated looking.

In case anyone is trying to figure it out, I added an extra 12v accessory behind the dash to hide the plug, then added a usb extension so the USB port in the plug isn't wasted (the extension pops up beside my seat). I did need the Ground Loop Isolator that so many mention in the reviews.

Edit: I also forgot to mention that Siri was difficult to hear until I changed a setting that made her not speak unless over Bluetooth. For some reason that made her speak over bluetooth at a higher volume. Almost remember you can adjust her volume while she's speaking using the volume keys.

This is what you need.

I have the exact same computer as you and just purchased this a month ago. Took 5 minutes to swap out. I'm 99% 8gb is the max amount of RAM the mid 2010 model can support.

I miss Steve!

I'm currently reading Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
a good biography.

FYI, that link to the Crucial is not compatible with Mid 2009 MacBook Pros which need 1066 and won't run on 1600.

This one should work.

Posted elsewhere recently:

I've used a Kinivo for 2+ years now. Plugs into the 12V power port with a USB port so you can still charge, mounts somewhere you can reach it, plugs right into the Aux port. Don't have to worry about batteries or anything and gives you a big button for play/pause/track controls.

Sounds great too. Has a built-in mic for calls which isn't the greatest quality but it's functional, and the sound quality and big button more than make up for it for me.

I've ordered this as I've always had slim minimal black cases on my iPhones.

iPhone 6 Plus Case, Spigen® [Non-Slip] [Perfect-Fit] iPhone 6 Plus ... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MAWSV0M/

Although overpriced, I am curious about a black Apple leather one.

Cool, would this hard drive enclosure work for swapping the HDD to the optical bay? Also, would I lose speed on the HDD? I'll still be keeping things like music files and what not on it.

You are right. I gave it a look and it requires Bluetooth 4.0 LE devices. Which is a shame, but I wonder if I get this and put it into my mac, somehow maybe I would be able to use it as a updated bluetooth.

"Allows any computer with a USB port to become a Bluetooth enabled computer" Hm.. I have Bluetooth 2.0

I am not sure about that, it would be a nice work around. Maybe I can find some more information on it somewhere, unless someone stumbles upon this thread and reads my comment with Bluetooth 4.0 LE knowledge and if it could possibly work.

> http://accessories.ap.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=au&cs=audhs1&l=en&s=dhs&sku=210-40773&redirect=1

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-U2713HM-IPS-LED-CVN85-27-Inch-LED-lit/dp/B009H0XQQY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382933106&sr=8-1&keywords=U2713HM

$600 on amazon.

Sure thing. These are Canadian links though, sorry.

RAM: Crucial 8GB Kit (4GBx2) DDR3/DDR3L 1066 MT/s (PC3-8500) SODIMM 204-Pin Mac Memory CT2K4G3S1067M https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B008LTBJFM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qyvFxbSYANJEQ

SSD: SanDisk Internal SSD 240GB 2.5-Inch SDSSDA-240G-G25 https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00S9Q9VS4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qxvFxb0ZMFWVR

I just got this one http://www.amazon.com/Asus-VE278Q-27-Inch-Integrated-Speakers/dp/B0043T34RK when was on sale for $200. It's Ok for the price. has two hdmi and speakers, I have to mac minis connected to it.

I wanted this one but is 3 times the asus. http://www.amazon.com/Dell-U2713HM-IPS-LED-CVN85-27-Inch-LED-lit/dp/B009H0XQQY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top more pictures here http://www.monitorsforphotoediting.com/dell-u2713hm-ips-led-cvn85-27-inch-screen-led-lit-monitor-review/

Oh, I misread your comment above. What's on your external disk? Your complete music folder including the library files (creating a symlink), or just the music? I'd recommend setting iTunes to manually manage files, then drop music onto iTunes after you've moved files to the external disk or card. This way the library files (ITL files) are still on your internal disk and you still have a functional iTunes even if the external one isn't connected.
The drive has to spin up after some time of inactivity so it often hangs for a few seconds. This might be a factor too.

Get a Class 10 card, they're the fastest. This might be an option too: http://www.amazon.com/PNY-StorEDGE-Memory-Expansion-P-MEMEXP64U1-EF/dp/B00DC9TN72
It's cheaper than getting an adapter plus microSD card. They have a 128 GB model too. It's worth it. If I didn't have the setup above I'd just get the 128 GB model.

This is the one I bought, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058AH2US

While they don't come with instructions the ifixit teardown guide has a step by step guide on how to remove the old superdrive.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1118057651?pc_redir=1397318140&robot_redir=1

To the Apple's Core, a very detailed read that primarily focuses on the software side.

Only 8? So this wouldn't work? http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Laptop-1600MHz-CMSX16GX3M2A1600C10/dp/B0076W9Q5A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343160973&sr=8-1&keywords=ddr2+ram+16+gb

Here are the products without the referral links:

• http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KFAGCWK SSD
  
• http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008LTBJFM Ram

I installed one of these with the adaptor and enclosure listed above, along with 16GB of ram a few years ago. Computer runs incredibly fast still. MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011)

64gb. 40$.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DC9TN72?pc_redir=1395214176&robot_redir=1

If you don't used your dvd drive, get a hard drive tray caddy so you can use your current hdd to hold your music/videos/etc. Check for compatibility, but here is a search starting place: http://www.amazon.com/Drive-Unibody-MacBook-SuperDrive-Replacement/dp/B0058AH2US/

Now just put your old drive where that useless silver thing above it is.

http://www.amazon.com/Drive-Unibody-MacBook-SuperDrive-Replacement/dp/B0058AH2US/

Here is an example of the ODD adapter.

And here is an example of a USB enclosure for the ODD.