bigandy
Feb 7, 2008, 01:55 PM
I'm considering changing my Mac set up. Currently, I've got a MacBook Pro, with the following spec:
Technically the Late 2006 revision, purchased in February 2007
CPU
CPU: Intel Core2 Duo
CPU Speed: 2.16 GHz
Bus Speed: 667 MHz
Data Path: 64 bit
RAM Type: PC2-5300 SO-DIMM
Minimum RAM Speed: 667 MHz
RAM: 2 GB
Level 1 Cache: 32 kB data, 32 kB instruction
Level 2 Cache: 4 MB onchip, 1:1
Expansion Slots: 1 ExpressCard/34
Video
Screen: 15.4" Matte TFT
Video Card/Chipset: ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
VRAM: 128 MB GDDR3
Max Resolution: 24 bit 1440x900
Video Out: dual-link DVI (Powers a 30" ACD)
Camera: iSight
Storage
Hard Drive: 120 GB 5400 RPM (w/SMS)
ATA Bus: Serial-ATA
Optical Drive: 24x/24x/10x/8x/6x/4x/2.4x CD-RW/DVD±RW/DVD+R DL
Input/Output
USB 2.0: 2
Firewire 400: 1
Firewire800: 1
Audio Out: 16 bit stereo mini, Optical S/PDIF
Audio In: 16 bit stereo mini, Optical S/PDIF
Speaker: stereo
Microphone: mono
Networking
Ethernet: 10/100/1000BaseT
Airport Extreme: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth: 2.0+EDR
The machine is lightning quick. I've been using it for almost a year, daily, for Final Cut Studio 2, CS3, web development, and building virtual machines in VMWare.
The screen is fantastic - only a few tiny spots where dust has managed to settle behind the screen (I don't know how, as I've never opened it up) - something that has never bothered me despite the work done on it. It's not had a single issue that wasn't my fault. No warping of case, no dead/stuck pixels, no overheating (even after playing C&C3 all day!), and so on. The battery is more than decent, and provides me with 3hrs or so work away from mains power.
There are a few tiny scratches on the bottom of the case, just near where the hinge is - nothing really noticeable. The casing is in very good condition, and I'll clean off my fingerprints before letting it go.
It'll be sold with all accessories:
DVI-VGA adapter
Front Row remote (barely used)
Power cord/cable/plug
Manuals
Install DVDs (Tiger)
And it'll come in the original, beautiful, packaging.
...and last but not least, it's covered by warranty until 21 February 2010.
What does everyone think about this? :o
I thought about offering shipping to the US, but due to costs, it's probably not going to be a financially sound idea. But, offer if you must! ;)
Technically the Late 2006 revision, purchased in February 2007
CPU
CPU: Intel Core2 Duo
CPU Speed: 2.16 GHz
Bus Speed: 667 MHz
Data Path: 64 bit
RAM Type: PC2-5300 SO-DIMM
Minimum RAM Speed: 667 MHz
RAM: 2 GB
Level 1 Cache: 32 kB data, 32 kB instruction
Level 2 Cache: 4 MB onchip, 1:1
Expansion Slots: 1 ExpressCard/34
Video
Screen: 15.4" Matte TFT
Video Card/Chipset: ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
VRAM: 128 MB GDDR3
Max Resolution: 24 bit 1440x900
Video Out: dual-link DVI (Powers a 30" ACD)
Camera: iSight
Storage
Hard Drive: 120 GB 5400 RPM (w/SMS)
ATA Bus: Serial-ATA
Optical Drive: 24x/24x/10x/8x/6x/4x/2.4x CD-RW/DVD±RW/DVD+R DL
Input/Output
USB 2.0: 2
Firewire 400: 1
Firewire800: 1
Audio Out: 16 bit stereo mini, Optical S/PDIF
Audio In: 16 bit stereo mini, Optical S/PDIF
Speaker: stereo
Microphone: mono
Networking
Ethernet: 10/100/1000BaseT
Airport Extreme: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth: 2.0+EDR
The machine is lightning quick. I've been using it for almost a year, daily, for Final Cut Studio 2, CS3, web development, and building virtual machines in VMWare.
The screen is fantastic - only a few tiny spots where dust has managed to settle behind the screen (I don't know how, as I've never opened it up) - something that has never bothered me despite the work done on it. It's not had a single issue that wasn't my fault. No warping of case, no dead/stuck pixels, no overheating (even after playing C&C3 all day!), and so on. The battery is more than decent, and provides me with 3hrs or so work away from mains power.
There are a few tiny scratches on the bottom of the case, just near where the hinge is - nothing really noticeable. The casing is in very good condition, and I'll clean off my fingerprints before letting it go.
It'll be sold with all accessories:
DVI-VGA adapter
Front Row remote (barely used)
Power cord/cable/plug
Manuals
Install DVDs (Tiger)
And it'll come in the original, beautiful, packaging.
...and last but not least, it's covered by warranty until 21 February 2010.
What does everyone think about this? :o
I thought about offering shipping to the US, but due to costs, it's probably not going to be a financially sound idea. But, offer if you must! ;)
