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Sikaffy
Nov 22, 2008, 11:23 AM
My uncle brought me a Macbook 2.4Ghz (late 2008) like 15 days ago, but he'll give it to me 24 Dic. And i'm worried about a screen problem that you can see in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8-y26HkQ0E
You guys have this 'problem' with the new Macbook too?

(Sorry for my english :()


NC MacGuy
Nov 22, 2008, 02:36 PM
My uncle brought me a Macbook 2.4Ghz (late 2008) like 15 days ago, but he'll give it to me 24 Dic. And i'm worried about a screen problem that you can see in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8-y26HkQ0E
You guys have this 'problem' with the new Macbook too?

(Sorry for my english :()

No. That's strictly a MB Pro "feature." The new MB won't do that.
eneisch
Nov 22, 2008, 03:00 PM
My 2.4 GHz Macbook does not do this. I don't think you need to worry. From what I've read, however, the new Macbook's magnetic latch is a little weaker than the previous model though. If you hold it upside down it will open open slightly, but the hinge is stron enough not to let the screen flop open.
Next Tuesday
Nov 22, 2008, 03:01 PM
Is there anything that can be done to prevent that happening on the New MBP's? WIll apple fix it with the next revision?
NC MacGuy
Nov 22, 2008, 03:05 PM
Is there anything that can be done to prevent that happening on the New MBP's? WIll apple fix it with the next revision?

Don't know. It appears to be designed that way due to the weight of the glass panel. It is a bit annoying but not a flaw per se. Not a super big deal and I've been using mine with very few accidental closings.
acfusion29
Nov 22, 2008, 04:50 PM
I have a 2.0 and it does NOT do that.
Ironic
Nov 22, 2008, 04:54 PM
Nothing for you to worry about.
jav6454
Nov 22, 2008, 05:11 PM
That is a video on the MacBook Pro, the MacBook does not do that.
silverblack
Nov 22, 2008, 05:27 PM
The hinge on my 2.0 Al-MB is solid as a rock. No problem at all.
NewMacbookPlz
Nov 23, 2008, 12:22 AM
The hinge on my 2.0 Al-MB is solid as a rock. No problem at all.

Right there with you!
Mafamaticks
Nov 23, 2008, 01:10 AM
I don't see why it's a big deal really. Most likely you won't use the laptop in that position so I don't think you should worry.
Sikaffy
Nov 23, 2008, 09:59 PM
Thanks to all for your answers :)!

I don't see why it's a big deal really. Most likely you won't use the laptop in that position so I don't think you should worry.

Yeah, but you're buying a 2000$US laptop, so...
jav6454
Nov 23, 2008, 10:47 PM
Thanks to all for your answers :)!



Yeah, but you're buying a 2000$US laptop, so...

Yes, I would expect my MacBook not to do that also. $2000 is quite the sum if you ask me.