The "my MB/MBP" is flawless thread

[gothamm]

I just wanted to let you guys know that my 2.2 SR macbook purchased back in november...is flawless :D no hardware issues, no software issues...no nothing.


When I first joined macrumors before buying my mb, I was a bit disappointed as i stalked the forums only to see that every 1 out of 3 threads are from people posting problems with their books (flaws like LED screens, backlight keyboards, discoloring, hd crashes, software crashes, wifi problems...the list is endless).

Since everyone makes threads about problems, I might as well even the keel and let you know how flawless and well constructed my macbook is =]

[tersono]

Ditto =]

[Sky Blue]

Mine too :D

[saltyzoo]

I bought mine end of October. I've had a few minor issues along the way, but all have magically resolved (silent fixes in updates, I presume) along the way. As of now I have 0 outstanding gripes. I love it.

[TimJim]

Bought my Late 2006 version MBP in April '07. No flaws. It's perfect.

[Bobioden]

I bought mine the end of November, and have had zero problems. Only complaint is that the Black gets so dirty looking.

[a4abt]

mine is also working great! Bought it in December (knocking on wood ;) )

[Hankster]

White MacBook. Zero issues. Runs perfectly. After over ten PC laptops this is by far my favorite one. OS is lightning fast, no crashes, fast start up and shut down, not bloated down with needless software.

Perfect machine.

[anirban]

Purchased mine on June, just after the WWDC. Has been flawless.

[skyrider007]

Mine's great!!! It got even better today after I upgraded the RAM!

[gothamm]

anyyone owned their lappies for over 2 yrs?

[goose1873]

Mines only a week old...It better be flawless...honestly though, it's my first mac and I will never go back...never.

[ravenvii]

Mine isn't flawless, it has that delayed-response keyboard issue. It's because of a loose keyboard connector, apparently. But I haven't taken it to Apple for repairs, and probably will not bother.

[Michael CM1]

There are millions of Macs out there, and we often read about maybe 10 people having dire issues. When I subscribed to PC World, Apple was always at the top of the customer satisfaction list. If there were massive problems with these computers, there would be lines around the block at Apple stores and/or recalls like crazy. You don't make money selling POS computers (unless you are HP and make tons of money on printers).

[Nermal]

I bought my MBP in late 2006 and it's been almost perfect, hardware-wise. The DVD drive failed after a few months, but the replacement was quick and painless and it hasn't happened again (it's actually a different brand of drive now).

[luftwaffles08]

Purchased in December 2006. Absolutely no problems with the actual computer. Only had the battery conk out prematurely, but with a quick trip to the Apple store she's getting 4 hours of life again. :D

[a4abt]

There are millions of Macs out there, and we often read about maybe 10 people having dire issues. When I subscribed to PC World, Apple was always at the top of the customer satisfaction list. If there were massive problems with these computers, there would be lines around the block at Apple stores and/or recalls like crazy. You don't make money selling POS computers (unless you are HP and make tons of money on printers).

Agreed! People won't post about how great their products are! Usually, we post problems in order to find solutions. I've owned many different computer brands (Sony, Gateway, Compaq, Toshiba) and Apple is by far the best I've ever had. The only "issue" I can think of on my MBP is how difficult the hard drive is to change...but with the right "how-to" and tools, it ain't a big problem.

[Nydator]

Mine has been perfect since I bought it in June. It has had some minor problems waking from sleep since I upgraded to Leopard, but I will be surprised if they are not fixed in 10.5.2.

[bjett92]

Bought my white MB on October 26 2007, and absolutely no problems this far, except I've had one kernel panic, but nothing else after that.

[ntrigue]

Absolutely flawless! Made the transition from Tiger to Leopard without a hitch.

[Fiasco]

Mine is almost flawless, I did have the HD die over New Year's, but since the mac geniuses replaced the drive... everything has been smooth sailing.

Funny, I noticed today I spend much more time taking pictures now than being on my MacBook... the "newness" factor seems to have worn off...

[BrokenE]

I will post for a friend and as I am sure he is not aware of this site...he bought his wife a low line MB for Christmas....she loves it, Zero problems. I on the other hand, am waiting on the new MBP to jump into my first MAC:).

[iTeen]

perfection here.:eek:

[Andrmgic]

If mine isn't perfect, it is close, I think.

I originally had the screen yellowing issue, but I just got my laptop back this morning from an authorized repair shop and I can't see anything like the problem I saw before.

If there is yellow now, it is related to the viewing angle and not the display itself, I've had several people scrutinize it to make sure I wasn't imagining it.

This new LG screen is much much better than the Chi mei it used to have :)

[vm7118]

as flawless as a laptop can be.

after an old rock solid thinkpad, it takes a lot to impress me, and my MBP 2.4 w/256mb gpu did the trick. i was expecting longer battery life but the 7200 rpm hdd might be killing that a little.

oh wait... it's not flawless... a flaw i have noticed: when i check the "use random screensaver" box, it doesn't use a random screensaver. the screen is black, with white text in the middle telling me to choose a screensaver.

so yeah it's pretty much flawless :)

[3 9 27]

Yea I just got this BlackBook about a week ago and it seems to be a good one... no problems yet. I had to really hold myself back from getting the Air, but there is no doubt in my mind I made the right decision. Once the Air gets Penryn and a proper SSD, it'll be a beast... albeit a very skinny one, but a beast nonetheless.

[Antimatter]

Mine's close to flawless. The trackpad button creaks a little bit and it feels wierd when I open it up from sleep but other than that, perfection! I love it!

[gothamm]

Yea I just got this BlackBook about a week ago and it seems to be a good one... no problems yet. I had to really hold myself back from getting the Air, but there is no doubt in my mind I made the right decision. Once the Air gets Penryn and a proper SSD, it'll be a beast... albeit a very skinny one, but a beast nonetheless.

you mean the macbook pro?

[urlostinmyworld]

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[darfel]

I purchased my MB C2D in August 2007, my problems have been minor, few and far in between. Everyday is a great day to use a Mac!

[3 9 27]

you mean the macbook pro?

no, I was talking about a future version of the Air... but thanks.

[tremendous]

what a lovely great big fate tempter this thread is.

[Brianstorm91]

Hijacking as the "My 12.1" PowerBook is flawless", even if the battery may explode any minute, the number one key doesn't work and it gets really hot; it all adds character :)

[3 9 27]

what a lovely great big fate tempter this thread is.

fate needs no temptation.

[tremendous]

fate needs no temptation.

maybe not, but if it did, this thread would be perfect.

[ewxlt]

My wife's MB had a faulty disc drive out of the box.

[tremendous]

My wife's MB had a faulty disc drive out of the box.

that doesn't sound very flawless

[DannySmurf]

Have had my 1st-gen MBP since April 2006 and aside from the "whine" (which really isn't all that annoying) I've never had an issue. Ditto my previous laptop (an iBook 1.42) and my previous desktop Mac (1st-gen mini).

[trippr]

Mine is running great as well.. got it late last year.

Only prob is around the button to open the silver bit is coming off a little, bit gutted but apart from that great..

oh and i just upgraded to 4 GIG as it was running a tad slow now and then when i was working with alot of progs. But now is great

[aerove]

mbp 2.2 .. bought in oct!! its flawless...! love it! i feel people tend only to report their problems here.. cause anyone whose got nothin wrong wont post much.. except maybe answer queries ..

[soms]

bought mine in december, haven't had a peep of trouble other than the odd leopard software issues.

[lshirase]

my 2.2SR blackbook is almost flawless. it crashed once on me when i was using spaces..but other then that no problems what so ever.

[iW00t]

My work PC is flawless too, no kernel panics, no issues.

Oh, and it has a Mac Pro feature. Dual DVI ports!

A feature that costs an Mac user upwards of A$4000!

[r00]

I just bought my 2.2 SR MPB on Monday even though I knew in the back of my head they're updating them in a month or two. Well I couldn't wait a month or two and I have no regrets. It is flawless in every where. It's the most beautiful laptop I've ever used.

Up next is 4GB of RAM.

Thanks :apple:

[MacDude415]

I bought my SR Macbook in November as well and it is flawlessly wonderful!

[SolRayz]

My MBP bought last June has been problem free except for one dead pixel two inches from the bottom of the screen. :mad:

[iW00t]

My MBP bought last June has been problem free except for one dead pixel two inches from the bottom of the screen. :mad:

Congratulations!

that doesn't sound very flawless

It is the Mac user's definition of flawless.

[thebassoonist]

Mine if flawless! No problems what-so-ever!

[SolRayz]

Congratulations!




Ok...what did I win a prize!:rolleyes:

[Beric]

My only hardware problem with my September 2007 Macbook is that the glossy screen picks up dirt like crazy. Easy to clean though.

The Macbook wireless dropout though, is another story. If my computer has a flaw, that is it. A reboot corrects the problem, or waiting 5+ minutes, but that's about it.

Other than that, there have been absolutely no problems.

[dmarch]

MBP 2.4 SR 160 GB HDD 4GB memory
Purchased @ Apple store mid October
No issues :)

[ZacUSNYR]

My MacBook, although only a week old, is flawless to start :)

[PimpDaddy]

Mine is flawless too apart from the dents I put in it by not being carefull :)

[mavherzog]

My current gen MacBook Pro (15", 2.4Ghz, 4GB ram, 250GB hdd) that I purchased in November is absolutely perfect. It drives my new 30" LCD beautifully (HP).

If it wasn't for the fact I love the Macbook style and form factor better, I'd be completely happy. (I was on the fence between the MB and the MBP and convinced myself that driving a 30" would make me "learn to love" the MBP...I was wrong. I still wish I had gone with the MB) ;)

[skyrider007]

MBP 2.4 SR 160 GB HDD 4GB memory

No issues :)

Mine too!!!! I love it so much (but less than my bf).

BTW, my power brick broke but I got a replacement one within 24 hours of contacting AppleCare.

[fuziwuzi]

MBP 2.4 SR 160 GB HDD 4GB memory
Purchased @ Apple store mid October
No issues :)

sorry to sounds like a dumbass, but what is SR

EDIT: figured it out (means santa rosa)

[ski2moro]

I was on the waiting list for the first 17" MBPs. Perfect except for the battery swelling issue, which I don't think qualifies as a MBP problem, rather a battery problem. Apple replaced the battery no questions asked. Flawless ever since.

I had to install BootCamp for work software - flawless. Fastest PC I ever had.

I stood in line to upgrade to Leopard - easy to install - flawless.

Airport...flawless, no connection issues.

Screen...flawless, no dead pixels. Bright and clear.

I was a Switcher, now I'm a Mac Fan. I'll never go back cuz, well, it just works.

[iCeFuSiOn]

MacBook Pro 2.2 GHz 15" (Late 2007), purchased last month at Future Shop, it's the best computer I've ever owned and it's flawless! 4 1/2 - 5 hours battery life with AirPort on listening to iTunes, the screen is absolutely stunning, the whole thing is like a work of art. :)

[darwinian]

Don't get me wrong. My MBP is great. Ok, flawless*.




Congratulations!



It is the Mac user's definition of flawless.

Whereas I think Apple allows for something like 7 stuck pixels ...




* LHS USB port's power not included in this evaluation.

[::Lisa::]

Mine too.
I *heart* my baby! :D

[kabunaru]

I love my MacBook. Best computer I had. :)

[gothamm]

My current gen MacBook Pro (15", 2.4Ghz, 4GB ram, 250GB hdd) that I purchased in November is absolutely perfect. It drives my new 30" LCD beautifully (HP).

If it wasn't for the fact I love the Macbook style and form factor better, I'd be completely happy. (I was on the fence between the MB and the MBP and convinced myself that driving a 30" would make me "learn to love" the MBP...I was wrong. I still wish I had gone with the MB) ;)

lol. my case is the opposite ;)

[tip]

Got my MBP back from Apple yesterday. Background: Had repaired logic board, two batteries, screen, case, and fans (during the course of three repairs).


Now .... it is perfect. My replaced display is brighter and richer in colors. My entire top casing was replaced - my keyboard is like new and my trackpad button is less mushy (has a sharp "click" to it). It actually runs a few degrees cooler as well.