joffems

If you're set on the 15" screen, the base MacBook Pro 15" is the way to go. Before you purchase it, I highly recommend that you check out the 13" MacBook Pro in the flesh. Try watching videos and surfing on the 13" model in store or using a friends to see if you really need/want the 15" screen. The 15" model is really overpowered for your needs and if you can use a 13" model it is a great way to save money. In addition, I personally find the 13" model comfortable for every day use. The screen is really crisp and easy to read. I personally use my 13" macbook pro (1 of 3 computers I use on a daily basis) for about 11- 12 hours a day. I spend this time reading terminals, coding, writing documents and watching videos. Not once have I ever regretted the smaller screen. Granted for about 6 hours a day I'm using the laptop with 2 x 23" external monitors. An additional Apple recommendation would be to check out Apple's refurbished store. The refurbished store is a great way to save a few hundred dollars on a fully supported recent generation computer. Finally, if you do buy a Mac, please buy an external hard drive (not directly from Apple to save money) and use it for time machine backups. Using time machine is great tool for backing up your system (I don't think it is enough of a solution, but that is an entirely different topic).

OP, unfortunately, many threads like this becoming pissing matches. It is not uncommon to see people arguing aimlessly about one experience or another when someone simply makes a recommendation. I will tell you that based on my experience, which includes 15 years in the industry and 5 years running my own IT consulting company, all brands experience failures. Don't accept one person's endless complaints as a sign about a brand. Over the years I've seen everything from dead on arrival to spontaneous failure of redundant hardware on $30,000 servers with every brand. Quality of service is what really matters and I think Apple and Dell excel at the issue. For this thread, I think the best advice that I have seen is to talk to friends/IT people that will help you if you have computer problems. If the assistants are most comfortable with one technology you may be better off with it. Moving on to recommendations, I think you would be happy with either a Mac or a Dell. I'd be happy to recommend models, but I would need to know more about how you plan on using the laptop. How many hours per day is the computer used? Other than web surfing, what sort of software do you use? Do you use your computer for watching a lot of media (netflix, you tube, other)? Do you store a lot of photos, videos and music on your computer? Do you travel a lot with the laptop or does it sit in the house? As an alternative recommendation, have you considered a Microsoft Surface Pro 3. I have several clients buying these for mobile employees and so far all of the employees love the units. I will acknowledge that I have a seen a few issues with the devices with mounting of USB drives and one unit that was very troublesome, but replaced by Microsoft after a few days of support calls. One additional thing is that I do not think that a Surface Pro will last as long as a full blown laptop, but I don't have empirical evidence to prove it. Full Disclosure: I'm a Dell reseller and sell their units every day. That said, I cannot sell to you or make money off any Dell purchase that you make.

Welcome! I'll definitely be stopping by the store when it opens in the summer.

Thanks for the tip. I had this issue with one of my older bottles and it used to really annoy me. I cut the protrusion off as recommended and the bottle is working flawlessly now.

Thanks for the post. I meant to order one of there when they were on Shark Tank, but forgot about them. I have a lot of problems with wearing belts due to lower back surgery and I think this may be the solution. Will order this evening!

I scotch guard my seats 3 times a year. I haven't decided if it is necessary or not as I've only had my current car for 2 years and before that I had leather. I should note that I do not have any pets, but I do have a daughter who adds a bit of wear and tear. So far the seats are looking great. In my mind, regular vacuuming is more important than scotch guard, but I would still say go for it since the price is low and application is very easy.

Great job removing the swirls.

For me, always. I can normally still smell it on the driveway a day later.

Ask your local wash what they use. I went into my local coin-op and asked what soaps they used. They told me which supplier and products they use so I could look into them. I now support the wash for their co-operation and friendliness and know that their soap is fine, but to skip their pre-soak.

That's awesome. Build looks really clean. Next update, it needs to drive to you and open the lid to serve you a cold one.

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Man that's infuriating. If you can take anything positive out of it, it sounds like you and your son had some good bonding time solving the issue.

I hope to be able to pick it up this weekend and get a bit of play time in. I am pretty excited to give it a try. GTA will likely be the last game I play on the 360 before my PS4 arrives.

Welcome to the forum. I recommend that you watch the Adams videos to get a godd idea of all of the different products and then you can choose what you need. Also have to agree with the others that recommend starting with a kit. I didn't do it that way, but I would have saved if I did.

Never seen that before. Really enjoyed. Thanks for sharing.