just got a macBook, is illuminated keyboard worth $400??

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megadon

macrumors 6502

Original poster

• Apr 2, 2009

• #1

the one I have doesn't have the illuminated keyboard, and I don't need the extra gigs and other stuff, but all tax included, you guys think its worth it?
its in canadian dollars if it makes a diff

 

aznguyen316

macrumors 68010

• Apr 2, 2009

• #2

me? nope, don't think it's worth it. check what I did to my MB by saving that money. (sig)

 

aznguyen316

macrumors 68010

• Apr 2, 2009

• #3

also read this: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/586937/

could give you some ideas, read some opinions.

 

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megadon

macrumors 6502

Original poster

• Apr 2, 2009

• #4

aznguyen316 said:

also read this: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/586937/

could give you some ideas, read some opinions.

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thanks a lot,
ya I already have an external hard drive, so the extra gigs would be pretty useless..

but I'm gonna check out the link..thanks..

 

sjc83

macrumors 6502

• Apr 2, 2009

• #5

i dont think it is...

 

ayeying

macrumors 601

• Apr 2, 2009

• #6

I got it because of the illuminated keyboard. Can't live without it... but I wish I got the 2.0GHz model now because I'm using my MacBook as a desktop and taking the MacBook Pro everywhere.

 

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macDonalds

macrumors 6502

• Apr 2, 2009

• #7

It's nice, I have it on the MBP, but it's not $400 nice.

 

SnowLeopard2008

macrumors 604

• Apr 2, 2009

• #8

I think that the better processor and extra HD space is worth it. It's more like $300 and not $400.

 

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darngooddesign

macrumors Core

• Apr 2, 2009

• #9

The keyboard and close to half a Ghz is def worth the $300.

 

Drewsky87

macrumors 6502

• Apr 2, 2009

• #10

I got the 2.4GHz model mostly because I figured if I'm going to shell out all this money I'm gonna go all out so I don't regret it later. The keyboard is pretty nice, after using it for the past week (my MB is brand new) I turn the back lights off and I don't know how I went without it on my old HP notebook. I'm more than pleased with my $1800+ purchase (well $1700 with MS Office after my discount).

 

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rimbdizz

macrumors newbie

• Apr 2, 2009

• #11

totally worth it. it is so sexy and superficial. you can see where your money went rather than just visualizing that you bought better hardware (ie faster cpu and stuff....)

 

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superxero3

macrumors regular

• Apr 2, 2009

• #12

worth it.. the keyboard is awesome.

 

angemon89

macrumors 68000

• Apr 2, 2009

• #13

Absolutely not. Do you know what's worth $400? Four $100 dollar bills - that you can use to spur the economy elsewhere.

 

Colin0317

macrumors regular

• Apr 2, 2009

• #14

You can always buy a 2.4 refurbished for about $150 CAN more than the 2.0 new. I heard the refurbished are exactly like a new unit without the fancy box...

 

GeekGirl*

macrumors 65816

• Apr 2, 2009

• #15

I honestly miss the lit keyboard on my 2.0.

 

NewMacbookPlz

macrumors 68040

• Apr 2, 2009

• #16

If you know how to type without looking at the keyboard, it's worthless.

 

Drewsky87

macrumors 6502

• Apr 2, 2009

• #17

NewMacbookPlz said:

If you know how to type without looking at the keyboard, it's worthless.

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I can type just fine without looking at the keyboard but it's still nice to have because of the function keys.

 

rKunda

macrumors 68000

• Apr 2, 2009

• #18

It's pricey, but man, I can't imagine no backlighting. I love it!

 

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acurafan

macrumors 6502a

• Apr 2, 2009

• #19

so not worth it, my gf has it b/c she's possessive and superficial 😀 i memorized my keyboard and use the extra $$ somewhere else.

 

steve31

macrumors 6502a

• Apr 2, 2009

• #20

I use mine all the time while I am watching TV so for me it is a must. Its one of my favorite things with the Macbook.

 

aznguyen316

macrumors 68010

• Apr 2, 2009

• #21

I'm sure I'd use it if I had it, but it's one of those things where I'd take it b/c it was free, rather than pay for it.

 

TuffLuffJimmy

macrumors G3

• Apr 2, 2009

• #22

angemon89 said:

Absolutely not. Do you know what's worth $400? Four $100 dollar bills - that you can use to spur the economy elsewhere.

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pffft
How is spending the money on a Mac different than spending it elsewhere?

 

NewMacbookPlz

macrumors 68040

• Apr 2, 2009

• #23

Drewsky87 said:

I can type just fine without looking at the keyboard but it's still nice to have because of the function keys.

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Never had an issue, but I guess that's why they offer it as an option

 

Boston Fan

macrumors member

• Apr 2, 2009

• #24

The difference between the educational discounts on the two models, plus the value of the additional HD space (which I needed) made the difference only $160. That was easily worth it for me for the illuminated keyboard and faster processor.

 

MacGeek767

macrumors member

• Apr 3, 2009

• #25

the keyboard is not worth $400

the other stuff that comes with that new MacBook compared to the older MacBook, however, is...