Does the internet slow down while the Macbook Pro is in clamshell mode?
641123
No never, it doesn't have anything to do with internet connections, It just rests in this cradle -- however it's designed -- you can't use the computer while it rests in this BookArc.
641124
Closing your macbook should not impact your your WiFi connection. Actually, I would guess that it speeds up your connection because the macbook is able to conserve energy by powering off the display and using it for other things like WiFi. If you experience any reduction in internet speed there are probably objects on your desk / around the computer that are blocking the signal.
641125
Have not had any problems with Internet speed. I have Charter Internet. I keep my Mac Pro in the cradle most of the time. It seems to get sufficient air flow to keep it cool. I have the Mac Pro connected to a Dell 23" monitor and the only inconvenience is lifting it out of the cradle to open it and turning it on.
641126
Internet is the same. I wouldn't do graphics heavy video editing or photoshop In clamshell mode, but every day use is fine.
641127
Not in my experience - but sometimes I have difficulty making the connection from the laptop to the large screen - have not worked out why yet!
2194283
Same problem. I got a faster and better router and upgraded my mps from 20 to 50. Still drops a lot (Default gateway not found)... Bought a external USB wireless adapter and now it works perfectly. Well not perfectly, it is like a spare tire; quick fix but does not really solve problem. A computer this expensive shouldn't need an auxiliary part that sticks out the side.
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I can't answer that through a test, as I'm using a Mac Mini with a SSD internal drive that only holds the OS and the program files. All of my music, movies, documents, etc. are on the first external drive, the second is a back-up of the first drive, the third backs-up the internal SSD and the 4th is a time-machine back-up (I don't use the external in a RAID configuration). I can tell you that I do not notice any difference compared to my former MacPro that had internal bays. I just opened my photo library that holds more than 42,000 photos and can scroll through the thumbnails without any lag. I also have more than 23,000 songs in iTunes and when I scroll through that, there is no lag, and all the album artwork appears instantly. I recently commented to a friend who purchased the new MacPro (has not arrived) and ordered the DataTale thunderbolt enclosure that I could not tell I was using an external drive. I also use Aperture for photo editing (large RAW files) and there is no lag when editing. It's a great drive!
1765211
I have a 2-yr old macbook pro, and there doesn't seem to be a noticeable delay. The main issue is when you hit the keys, they don't always play the note, or they might play two notes.
384891
Yes - but I do get disconnects from time to time. Not sure if this is the disk, the card or OS X
1510226
I notice my internet speeds lower if I use the cm but it's still pretty fast. Try rebooting both of them. Unplug plug back in etc
80667
I had an issue with the 7200 rpm drive not booting up from my MacBook Pro, and returned it for a refund. I have several of these running at the slower speed (5600 rpm) with no problems, though I did have one that had a port that loosened and became unusable.
2020641
I have not had any problems with mine. I use the slow speed almost 100% of the time.
1071107
No - it is running at or near the speed provided by our ISP. Nominally we pay for 60 Mbps but a speed test of the computer using this adapter currently is showing 65 Mbps. The router is at the opposite end of the house through several walls but I've had no dropouts or other problems between the Medialink and the Netgear router. The only time it's been down is when the cable modem went down for a few minutes after a lightening strike.
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It hasn't improved the speed on my 2009 MacBook Pro, but that's not to say it's slow. It's got nice zip
2159680
I don't think so as it's not labeled as being that. If it does power down I haven't noticed it. Latency isn't really much of an issue any more - smaller disks spin up very quickly. Mine is doing a TimeMachine backup as I type. The drive is silent and the case is only slightly warm to the touch.
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LaRaine, you need to disable the option "Disconnect after xx minutes of idle time" on the router. I use a cheap netbook for MJ and I leave it on all the time (I set Windows to go to Standby mode after 10min of idle, MJ still works when Windows is in Standby).
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In my case it works for 3 hours at most. Haven't checked if it shows the connected mac addresses.
2149860
0 delay on video and audio OSX or Bootcamp but I noticed it runs smoother when I added 24gb of ram in my Imac.
259452
Yes. I have my MacBookPro attached attached to the router via cable and the router attached to the Modem for internet service
594590
Not really, mine is really fast even with weak internet conections. And using slow software is surprisingly fast in this computer. Mayve you have some software issues?
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Yes it seems to be in slow motion when using the Magic Pix(nightshot) mode.. although I'm not sure how this looks when transfered to P.C.