You can change the default browser if you jailbreak btw. Saw a Lifehacker article on it recently. 

I've been using Atomic since it was released so will give Chrome a shot too. It's not all that on Android iirc (flakey flash compared to stock I found). *off to the Appstore*

Ay AJ, I can't be bothered with JBing anymore either I just saw it in this browser face-off article here.

Had a crack at Crome too now and although you can't fullscreen it like Atomic (makes a bit of a difference on  the screen size of an iphone, ipad probably less so?) it does seem to be a fast enough, decent alternative to the stock. It syncs well with a google account if you use Chrome desktop too.
I've got so used to using Atomic now that all these options (tab arrangement, gestures, fullscreen, desktop version etc) make being clunked back to mobile Safari a right pain. I even use Safari as my main browser on the macbook so the syncing thing should be a boon but it is now so backward regards functions that it doesn't make a difference to me.

Speaking of Time Machine, anyone know if it works in office environments or just bogs the network down?  I've got to spec a backup system for the laptops that half the company uses.

AJ_ wrote:

Speaking of Time Machine, anyone know if it works in office environments or just bogs the network down?  I've got to spec a backup system for the laptops that half the company uses.

I wouldn't trust Time Machine to do enterprise level back ups. Hell, I wouldn't trust it to do home back ups. When I had a Time Capsule, the one time I need to restore from it was the one time it threw a hissy fit and wouldn't let me. Thank feck I'm a paranoid bastard and had another back up on a cloned HDD.

It may have been a hardware issue, or a software. I know the data was on the Capsule, but Machine couldn't get it.

YMMV, etc., but I wouldn't trust it for something important. Perhaps you can use it as a secondary back up?

What have you got at the moment AJ, some form of server infrastructure or literally guys at desks with laptops?

Oh good, my Windows 7 partition has shat itself. I'm in for a fun evening.

Juz ordered myself a new Macbook pro (non retina)




Configuration
8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
2.6GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz
Accessory Kit
MacBook Pro 15-inch Hi-Res Antiglare Widescreen Display

750GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200 rpm
Backlit Keyboard (British) & User's Guide (English)
SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

What's Accessory Kit, liad?

Starbucks loyalty card, espadrilles, those thick rimmed glasses, tumblr account, etc.

I seem to remember being able to negotiate on Applecare if you leave it till they start sending you emails (1 year after purchase) to say you're losing the ability to sign up for the extra two years. 

It's a touch risky as you have slightly less telephone  support (iirc?? could well be wrong there) doing this in the first year but I seem to remember doing the "ummm.. arrrr... call me back, I'll think about it??" and getting some reductions. 
As an aside, I have made a heavy use of it since and this Macbook Pro has been back to them at least 3 times till they managed to fix it. I've logged hours of my life with the very friendly (generally Irish?) tier 2 support bods on the phone too doing various numbers of virgin installs test and the rest. I would now consider Applecare indispensable and a part of the cost of buying as they do make sure it all happens as painlessly as possible if they ship it in. 
Always push for tier 2 guys though as the first person to answer the phone will be much of a "turn it off and on again" type. 

I had to use Lenovo techs recently too as my sister's Thinkpad has gone mental. It's currently with them somewhere in Europe being investigated as I type but I was slightly miffed to have to pay to send it to Colchester when it was under warranty. Applecare pick it up from the front door at zero cost but I guess you pay for that service.

Edit: Kind of jealous of that beast you've specced too. Very noice! This old mid 2010 warhorse is getting a little rough round the edges already even after being tenderly Applecared.

I don't understand Apple care. 
You pay an upfront fee to cover a limited time. 

In return you get the ability to post in a computer when it goes wrong, telephone support and a reduction on repair. Am I missing anything?

monkey wrote:

I don't understand Apple care.  You pay an upfront fee to cover a limited time.  In return you get the ability to post in a computer when it goes wrong, telephone support and a reduction on repair. Am I missing anything?

AppleCare is an extended warranty adding 2 years onto the initial first year. It also provides a higher level of free technical support.

I beleive repairs are free unless you have thrown it in the bath or something equally retarded.

Found AppleCare for £155 on Amazon as opposed to Apple's price of £279. Thats not a small difference, Apple really are terrible at over charging for the extras.

Think that might come under "somewthing as equally retarded"

Well it paid off for me, the logic board and screen came to £800!!! I prob wouldnt be too fussed if it was a desktop but laptops take a beating and while they wont cover obvious accidents lesser wear and tear is covered depending on how lucky you get.

Im also getting my macbook on finance so I need to ensure its not fucked before ive finished paying for it, will also be getting insurance to cover everything else