I always thought that Apple used the same parts/materials in their computers (assuming its the same rev/model) and I sure as hell hope that someone tells me I'm wrong. Well, I've just received a replacement for my iBook and have become very suspicious of some of the materials used. Before I go on I should note that this iBook was given to me on the premise that it was BRAND NEW because it was replacing a DOA iBook.
I have another iBook that's brand new which I've used for comparison on this replacement iBook. It appears as though the trackpad and mouse button differ from the new one in that the trackpad feels a lot less...slick. It takes more effort for my finger to glide across the trackpad than does the other one because this appears to be made out of a more coarse material. The one button makes this springy noise whenever I release.
One of the screws on the side of my LCD lid has not been driven all the way through.
My main concern though isn't the trackpad but the hard drive. When I place my hand over the left armrest, I can feel a substantial increase in vibration when compared to my new iBook. Apart from that everything works like it should and the performance is on par with my other iBook.
It's hard to enjoy a new laptop when you're suspecting it to be a refurb. The packaging which came with this iBook was the same as any other new iBook. For those of you who have purchased refurbs, do they come in different packaging?
I hope someone proves me wrong. I'd hate to send this one away and have to risk getting another dud. Thanks in advance to those of you who've actually taken the time to read this far
I have another iBook that's brand new which I've used for comparison on this replacement iBook. It appears as though the trackpad and mouse button differ from the new one in that the trackpad feels a lot less...slick. It takes more effort for my finger to glide across the trackpad than does the other one because this appears to be made out of a more coarse material. The one button makes this springy noise whenever I release.
One of the screws on the side of my LCD lid has not been driven all the way through.
My main concern though isn't the trackpad but the hard drive. When I place my hand over the left armrest, I can feel a substantial increase in vibration when compared to my new iBook. Apart from that everything works like it should and the performance is on par with my other iBook.
It's hard to enjoy a new laptop when you're suspecting it to be a refurb. The packaging which came with this iBook was the same as any other new iBook. For those of you who have purchased refurbs, do they come in different packaging?
I hope someone proves me wrong. I'd hate to send this one away and have to risk getting another dud. Thanks in advance to those of you who've actually taken the time to read this far