MacBook FYI

Blueface · 03-03-2009, 05:29 PM

Not sure if anyone else has had this problem but some may recall a thread of mine at another forum some of us no longer visit that alluded to "sleep" problems with my MacBook.

For some reason, my MacBook stopped going to sleep if I left it open. I would have to manually put it to sleep or close the lid and then it would sleep.

Well, I went through some numerous steps with Apple and was never able to resolve it. I quickly got use to doing it manually and moved on.

I recently uploaded the new iLife '09 an guess what? My MacBook now sleeps again if I leave the lid open.

I always suspected iMovie '08 as the culprit but was never able to pin it down. I suspected it because the issues arose when I used it to transfer old family VHS/8mm movies to DVD. Seems that by loading the new version, which includes changes to iMovie '08 resolved it.

Thought I would share this if anyone else has experienced this, knows someone who has or in case you do in the future. Good thing is that new laptops will now bring iLife 09 so it should not be an issue.

Viva la Apple!!!

replicant_argent · 03-03-2009, 05:37 PM

I'm still going with operator error.

stevieray · 03-03-2009, 05:43 PM

Carlos having yet another issue with an Apple product.................Why does this not surprise me?

dunng · 03-03-2009, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

I'm still going with operator error.

PEBKAC!

Blueface · 03-03-2009, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevieray

Carlos having yet another issue with an Apple product.................Why does this not surprise me?

Not at all.
This is a year old issue.

The operator is officially declared not the culprit.
I have been cleared.

JE3146 · 03-03-2009, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dunng

PEBKAC!

Sauer Grapes · 03-03-2009, 07:40 PM

How does Hulu work on your macbook? Ever since I upgraded to the new one with Leopard, Hulu sucks on the macbook. It's not a network issue either, as both of my other computers work fine. Apparently it's a pretty common problem that apple hasn't addressed if you check their forums.

GTCanuk · 03-03-2009, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

How does Hulu work on your macbook? Ever since I upgraded to the new one with Leopard, Hulu sucks on the macbook. It's not a network issue either, as both of my other computers work fine. Apparently it's a pretty common problem that apple hasn't addressed if you check their forums.

Nope, seat to keyboard interface problem

Blueface · 03-03-2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dunng

PEBKAC!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JE3146

The problem is not between the chair and the computer.
Not in this case.
Mac sleep problems are very well documented as an issue.
Quite a few number of possible fixes and not all work.
I wonder how many of them were actually caused by iLife '08 and they were going nuts trying to fix via updates to Leopard.

Just check out this page for starters.
http://www.google.com/search?client=...UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

Sauer Grapes · 03-03-2009, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTCanuk

Nope, seat to keyboard interface problem

I'm still using the default settings that came on the macbook...

I am capable to click a link on hulu, so it's not me. Plus, my other laptop, and my desktop that are both windows machines run it perfectly.

03-03-2009, 10:01 PM

Go back to PC's, Carlos. You're making Apple look bad.

King James · 03-03-2009, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

I'm still going with operator error.

given Carlos' track record with Macs, it isn't hard to believe

glad you got it figured out tho Carlos

Blueface · 03-04-2009, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

Go back to PC's, Carlos. You're making Apple look bad.

Hey, look at all the Carlos in the world.
http://www.google.com/search?client=...UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
Amazing how many of us there are.

Bottom line:
Can't cover the sun with a thumb.
It is still there.

Not what Mac lovers want to hear but reality.

On positive note, did get my RAM installed and working fine.
Love it.

Oh, and my iPhone? Pixels missing from the screen, showing up in blue rather than the color of the image? I think I will Google that one next to see how many Carlos there are. The one they replaced it with is charm.

Blueface · 03-04-2009, 07:47 AM

OMG!!!

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...oq=iphone+pixe

Go figure.
More Carlos in the world with the iPhone pixel problems.
Wow.
I am not the missing link after all.

Seems I just happen to be a magnet for anything that can go bad on an Apple device.
I should be their tester.

JE3146 · 03-04-2009, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueface

OMG!!!

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...oq=iphone+pixe

Go figure.
More Carlos in the world with the iPhone pixel problems.
Wow.
I am not the missing link after all.

Seems I just happen to be a magnet for anything that can go bad on an Apple device.
I should be their tester.

Nothing would ever be released

Blueface · 03-04-2009, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JE3146

Nothing would ever be released

....and maybe that is not a bad thing.

I am really liking this smilie:

King James · 03-04-2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JE3146

Nothing would ever be released

Blueface · 03-04-2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King James

You too!!!

Blueface · 03-04-2009, 02:13 PM

Well, while we are on the subject of Apple issues, has anyone ever had any problems with their Mighty Mouse?
Darn thing sticks all the time and really ticks me off.
Not to mention it freaking squeaks all the time.
I have the tan and white model.
I think I will try the all white one next.

bazookajoe · 03-04-2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueface

...On positive note, did get my RAM installed and working fine.
Love it...

I know you said iLife '09 seems to have fixed the sleep problems, but out of curiosity, did you add, or more specifically, change the RAM about the same time?

03-03-2009, 05:29 PM	#1
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	MacBook FYI Not sure if anyone else has had this problem but some may recall a thread of mine at another forum some of us no longer visit that alluded to "sleep" problems with my MacBook. For some reason, my MacBook stopped going to sleep if I left it open. I would have to manually put it to sleep or close the lid and then it would sleep. Well, I went through some numerous steps with Apple and was never able to resolve it. I quickly got use to doing it manually and moved on. I recently uploaded the new iLife '09 an guess what? My MacBook now sleeps again if I leave the lid open. I always suspected iMovie '08 as the culprit but was never able to pin it down. I suspected it because the issues arose when I used it to transfer old family VHS/8mm movies to DVD. Seems that by loading the new version, which includes changes to iMovie '08 resolved it. Thought I would share this if anyone else has experienced this, knows someone who has or in case you do in the future. Good thing is that new laptops will now bring iLife 09 so it should not be an issue. Viva la Apple!!! __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

03-03-2009, 05:37 PM	#2
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: MacBook FYI I'm still going with operator error. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

03-03-2009, 05:43 PM	#3
stevieray Just slacking off Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: CT Posts: 721 Trading: (42)	Re: MacBook FYI Carlos having yet another issue with an Apple product.................Why does this not surprise me? __________________

03-03-2009, 07:40 PM	#7
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: MacBook FYI How does Hulu work on your macbook? Ever since I upgraded to the new one with Leopard, Hulu sucks on the macbook. It's not a network issue either, as both of my other computers work fine. Apparently it's a pretty common problem that apple hasn't addressed if you check their forums.

03-03-2009, 10:01 PM	#11
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: MacBook FYI Go back to PC's, Carlos. You're making Apple look bad.

03-04-2009, 07:47 AM	#14
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: MacBook FYI OMG!!! http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...oq=iphone+pixe Go figure. More Carlos in the world with the iPhone pixel problems. Wow. I am not the missing link after all. Seems I just happen to be a magnet for anything that can go bad on an Apple device. I should be their tester. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

03-04-2009, 02:13 PM	#19
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: MacBook FYI Well, while we are on the subject of Apple issues, has anyone ever had any problems with their Mighty Mouse? Darn thing sticks all the time and really ticks me off. Not to mention it freaking squeaks all the time. I have the tan and white model. I think I will try the all white one next. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

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