I just got my Santa Rosa MPB from the Apple Store

[mmoran27]

It is the 15 inch Glossy - Screen looks awesome.

2.4
2 GIG RAM, 2 1 GIG Sticks (That sucks, If I wanted to add later).

Here is a shot from system profiler

It seems just like my old one on the outside. No differences whatsoever.

It is what is on the inside that counts!

The Hard drive is 160GB Fujitsu and the SuperDrive says ATA Bus:

MATSHITADVD-R UJ-857E:

Model: MATSHITADVD-R UJ-857E
Revision: ZA0E
Serial Number:
Detachable Drive: No
Protocol: ATAPI
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Internal
Low Power Polling: Yes

[squwish]

Cool, :)
Have fun with your new laptop:D

[illustratorDavi]

Sooo jealous i can't pick up my mbp now :)

How much empty hard disk space do you have left ?

[haiggy]

Pictures please!

[leprechaun8942]

They told me that none of the Apple retail stores would have them in stock...wow, congratulations, I am envious, but pissed at the same time.

[mmoran27]

Speaking of which, I am looking to sell my old one. I cannot post in the Marketplace for some reason.

Asking $2,000.

• 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
• 2GB 667 DDR2 SDRAM-2x1GB
• 4MB shared L2 cache
• 120GB Serial ATA Drive@5400rpm - Hitachi HTS541616J9SA00
• 6x double-layer SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) - MATSHITADVD-R UJ-857D
• 15" Widescreen Display - Glossy Finish (NO DEAD PIXELS)
• 1440 x 900 pixels
• ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics with 256MB SDRAM
• Built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11n)
• Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

Purchased directly from the Apple on-line store. Currently under one year warranty.

Production week: 43

Immaculate condition, no scratches, mars, or scuffs. It looks like it just came out of the box for the first time. I'm anal on how I take care of my belongings, if you purchase this MBP, you will not be disappointed.

Includes all manuals, documentation, & accessories as shipped from the factory.
• 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord
• Lithium-polymer battery
• Apple Remote
• DVI to VGA adapter
• Install/restore DVDs
• Printed and electronic documentation
• Comes in original packaging used by Apple

I would like someone local to San Diego only please.

[MacBass]

How does the LED backlight compare to the non-Santa Rosa MBP?

[DigitalAx]

Speaking of which, I am looking to sell my old one. I cannot post in the Marketplace for some reason.

You must have 100 posts to post in the Marketplace.

[holamiamigos]

congratz and enjoy :apple:

[slffl]

If you would like to help a lot of people out, could you print out a protractor and measure the opening angle of the display?

Many user, including myself, didn't like 5-10 degree change from the Powerbooks to the MacbookPros.

[StayingOccupied]

You have to pay tax at the store, right? Thats like an extra 150$+ here in michigan for the high end one. You dont have to pay online, or do you? I'll order online if i'm saving that much.

[KT322]

You have to pay tax at the store, right? Thats like an extra 150$+ here in michigan for the high end one. You dont have to pay online, or do you? I'll order online if i'm saving that much.

It depends whether Apple has a physical presence (i.e. Apple store) in your state.

[wHo_tHe]

They told me that none of the Apple retail stores would have them in stock...wow, congratulations, I am envious, but pissed at the same time. Who did? Never trust them again. ;)

The Apple store in San Francisco had a bunch (maybe 50, at least), when I picked mine up this morning. I've heard other stores were well stocked as well.

[leprechaun8942]

Who did? Never trust them again. ;)

The Apple store in San Francisco had a bunch (maybe 50, at least), when I picked mine up this morning. I've heard other stores were well stocked as well.

The five Apple people I talked to on the phone. I had a hard time believing it, so I called four times, then the guy who I placed my order with told me that if I went to a store I would have to wait at least a week. Maybe they were thinking I meant stores like CompUSA or something when I said Apple retail store....Whatever. Very nice machine!

[wHo_tHe]

If you would like to help a lot of people out, could you print out a protractor and measure the opening angle of the display?

Many user, including myself, didn't like 5-10 degree change from the Powerbooks to the MacbookPros. My protractor's in the shop, but I can tell you that my new LED display MBP doesn't even open as far as my one-year-old MBP 2.16. It's not a personal tragedy, but I do miss the open-wide ability of earlier models.

[meagain]

I'm going to step away, then read this again. Tell me I didn't read the hinge is WORSE? This is a deal breaker. What are they thinking wih this?

[wHo_tHe]

The five Apple people I talked to on the phone. I had a hard time believing it, so I called four times, then the guy who I placed my order with told me that if I went to a store I would have to wait at least a week. Maybe they were thinking I meant stores like CompUSA or something when I said Apple retail store....Whatever. Very nice machine! Thanks!

Darn, kind of disappointing that Apple's own operation is spreading misinformation. I hate to bust out the conspiracy theory, but maybe they were discouraging you from shopping the 'old-fashioned' way to possibly squeeze a commission out of you through a phone sale?

[PDE]

My protractor's in the shop, but I can tell you that my new LED display MBP doesn't even open as far as my one-year-old MBP 2.16. It's not a personal tragedy, but I do miss the open-wide ability of earlier models.

noooooo....I can't believe they would be so stupid.

[wHo_tHe]

I'm going to step away, then read this again. Tell me I didn't read the hinge is WORSE? This is a deal breaker. What are they thinking wih this? It could just be new and stiff, but my new screen definitely doesn't open as far as my old one sitting right next to it.

[PDE]

It could just be new and stiff, but my new screen definitely doesn't open as far as my old one sitting right next to it.

and I just ordered one! Damn. This is a deal breaker. The old one was bad enough.

[wHo_tHe]

As I mentioned, it could just be that I've flexed the older hinge enough to 'stretch' it a bit, but here are the two screens next to each other at maximum deflection.

Sheesh, remind me to clean up the area a bit next time I post a picture. Embarrassing. :o

[daneoni]

As I mentioned, it could just be that I've flexed the older hinge enough to 'stretch' it a bit, but here are the two screens next to each other at maximum deflection.

Whoops, neck strains anyone?......this is one of the reasons we need a case redesign

[StayingOccupied]

It depends whether Apple has a physical presence (i.e. Apple store) in your state.

Well, i have 2 apple stores about 45 minutes away each.

I dont see why it matters? Does the physical store charge tax? And does the online store not charge tax?

[meagain]

I don't have one. Nor a Macbook even, but when tested at the store, the Macbook opened more. Going on memory, your older version in the pic does seem to open more and perhaps there was some stretch? If these things 'do' give a bit, I'd really like to know that. If not - the pic is scarey and Apple needs to understand not everyone uses these things on a standard desk with chair situation.

Does the old one's lid feel loose or does it flop a bit? Wish you had a Macbook to compare with. But great picture. Thanks! Maybe I need to hit a store to compare old vs. new side by side as well as the Macbook. Further, I wonder if one could tweek the hinge to allow it to open more?

[meagain]

Well, i have 2 apple stores about 45 minutes away each.

I dont see why it matters? Does the physical store charge tax? And does the online store not charge tax?

The online store is free ship but does charge tax. I wish I knew how though. State or by the city you reside in? I want to weigh getting it via Amazon vs. the Apple store with free iPod deal.

[PDE]

As I mentioned, it could just be that I've flexed the older hinge enough to 'stretch' it a bit, but here are the two screens next to each other at maximum deflection.


To me, the top one looks more like what I have used wiith the old MBPs. The one underneath looks the way I'd like it to be.

[iW00t]

9C68...

sounds like new screens ;) ;) ;)

[wHo_tHe]

To me, the top one looks more like what I have used wiith the old MBPs. The one underneath looks the way I'd like it to be. The top one is the new 2.4ghz MBP (LED). The bottom one is my older 2.16 MBP. HTH.

[slffl]

To me, the top one looks more like what I have used wiith the old MBPs. The one underneath looks the way I'd like it to be.

I agree. The bottom one actually looks like a Powerbook. Maybe the screen does give over time. When I had a 15" MBP, there was a definite internal artificial block on the screen (as opposed to it hitting the case as some people thought it did).

[alwaysaangel]

The online store is free ship but does charge tax. I wish I knew how though. State or by the city you reside in? I want to weigh getting it via Amazon vs. the Apple store with free iPod deal.

They do it based on the shipping zipcode you provide. So you pay the sales tax you would pay in your own city.

[jedivulcan]

I'm definitely interested in how that new screen preforms.

[majestic]

Sooo jealous i can't pick up my mbp now :)

Me too! I ordered mine as soon as they were announced, and my shipping date is July 3. :(

[jellz]

Me too! I ordered mine as soon as they were announced, and my shipping date is July 3. :(

Did you get the 160GB 7200RPM hard drive?

[majestic]

Did you get the 160GB 7200RPM hard drive?

Yes, I did. Is that what's causing the long delay?

[jellz]

yeah. that option makes it 4-6 weeks shipping as opposed to the 1-3days on the other models.

[haiggy]

yeah. that option makes it 4-6 weeks shipping as opposed to the 1-3days on the other models.

That's odd...

I opted for the 160 GB Hard Drive option and my shipping says June 6-8th, delivery anywhere from June 14th-20th.

I'm pumped!

I live in Canada... do you think that's why it's different?

[chex]

you probably ordered the 5400rpm hdd

[Alexander]

When the store first came back online, adding the 7200rpm 160GB drive to the 17" kept the 1-3 business day shipping time.

This leads me to believe that either these initial orders are going to be delayed, or, more likely, the later 7200rpm orders will ship somewhat earlier than expected. Hopefully the latter, since I actually had one of the earlier orders, but it had to get cancelled and re-entered for reasons beyond my control. :(

[MattDell]

the two screens next to each other at maximum deflection.

Naughty.

[Fwink!]

You have to pay tax at the store, right? Thats like an extra 150$+ here in michigan for the high end one. You dont have to pay online, or do you? I'll order online if i'm saving that much.

They do indeed have stores in Michigan, so Full tax and all that jazz.
Canton & GR (store locations)

[Locatel]

You have to pay tax at the store, right? Thats like an extra 150$+ here in michigan for the high end one. You dont have to pay online, or do you? I'll order online if i'm saving that much.

Wait a few days so they can have it in stock and order from www.bhphotovideo.com in NY, free shipping and no taxes to Michigan (or any other state).

[zwida]

Wait a few days so they can have it in stock and order from www.bhphotovideo.com in NY, free shipping and no taxes to Michigan (or any other state).

Except NY...:(

That said, these guys are the best photo/electronics retailer I've dealt with. Top notch all around.

[tirerim]

Except NY...:(

That said, these guys are the best photo/electronics retailer I've dealt with. Top notch all around.

Or not. I ordered some stuff from them once. It was supposed to ship in 4-8 days or something similar. I had to cancel the order when they still hadn't sent it a month and a half later. Never ordering from them again.

[Roy Hobbs]

They do indeed have stores in Michigan, so Full tax and all that jazz.
Canton & GR (store locations)

There is not an Apple Store in Canton.

Troy, Novi and Grand Rapids

[Coheebuzz]

So how hot does the new MBP gets? Can anyone post some temperatures under different work loads?

I have a revision 1 MBP and am tired of having to keep the fans constantly running at 4000rpm, in order to keep it cool enough for my laps, so it would be great if they did some work on that area.

[student_trap]

o how does the led screen compare? is it brighter? and more importantly, how does the screen itself compare with the older model...still grainy etc?

[PieMac]

o how does the led screen compare? is it brighter? and more importantly, how does the screen itself compare with the older model...still grainy etc?

I'm very interested in how the screen compare as well-am giving serious thought to Ebaying my current 2.16 and upgrading.

[GroundLoop]

When the store first came back online, adding the 7200rpm 160GB drive to the 17" kept the 1-3 business day shipping time.

This leads me to believe that either these initial orders are going to be delayed, or, more likely, the later 7200rpm orders will ship somewhat earlier than expected. Hopefully the latter, since I actually had one of the earlier orders, but it had to get cancelled and re-entered for reasons beyond my control. :(

Crossposted....

Here is my guess on the situation. I spent a good portion of yesterday trying to identify the 250GB/4200RPM drive that is being used in the 17" MBP. The only one that I could find was this one:

http://www.fujitsu.com/global/support/computing/storage/hdd/mhdd/mhx2250bt-mhx2300bt.html

Notice that it is a 12.5mm drive. Knowing this, I am assuming that the 17" version of the 160GB/7200RPM drive is also 12.5mm and is therefore more freely available than the 9.5mm version needed for the 15" MBP.

This is only a guess though until I get my MBP and see which HDD is actually in it.

Hickman

[majestic]

yeah. that option makes it 4-6 weeks shipping as opposed to the 1-3days on the other models.

Thanks jellz, I changed the drive to 5400rpm and the ship date is now a much more respectable June 20 (Cupertino is a long way from Singapore, I'm happy with just 2 weeks!).

Cheers