What extra features do you like with the New Macbook

riz78612 · 01:13 PM

http://www.apple.com/uk/macbook/

These new features on the MacBook, you can get today at $1299 (lower than the $1999 for the MacBook Pro). There are going to be two models. 13.3-inch LED backlit display, 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 3MB L2 Cache, 2GB 1066MHz DDR3 memory, 9400M GeForce, 160GB hard drive and SuperDrive.

Second model, $1599, adds 2.4GHz processor, 250GB hard drive and a backlit keyboard.

To be clear, these two models are going to be on top of the white plastic MacBook which comes at $999.

The MacBooks ship today to hit stores tomorrow.

It starts with a solid “block” of aluminum, and outputs long strips which then get cut and carved into the MacBooks.

The glass display goes up “right to the edge of the product.” Advantages of the LED backlight is that it’s on instantly, it’s 30% more efficient and the colors are brighter (higher intensity).

riz78612 · Oct 14, 2008, 03:43 PM

Please do add some comments etc.

My other threads in Macbook Air and Macbook Pro- are buzzing with replies.

Seems odd hardly anyone in the Macbook section replied.

Maybe the way i put the quesiton.

Auzburner · Oct 14, 2008, 03:51 PM

It's a very tough decision for many. I brought up my thoughts here: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=580692

MacsBestFriend · Oct 14, 2008, 05:06 PM

I don't like that the Macbook is still underspeced (- graphics) but im still buying!

Jpoon · Oct 14, 2008, 05:12 PM

The only thing we were really "wowed" with was the re-design *for some*.
Hardware internals remained relatively unchanged.
SSD's are still too expensive
DDR3 is a marginal costly upgrade

For instance, most of the MacBook users really didn't give a hoot about the graphics. It's nice that they aren't ****** Intel chips anymore, but it really wasn't enough to "wow" us.

And we got screwed over by the non inclusion of FireWire. Most people don't use it, but why shouldn't we have it on a notebook that's already premium priced. I guess that doesn't help keeping the case sturdy from an engineering standpoint, but people want more ports when the PC equivalents are getting them.

Anyways, I can b*tch and moan all I want, but I'm still never going to get exactly what I want, like everyone else.

mike... · Oct 14, 2008, 05:37 PM

I'm really psyched up about the Blu-r... Oh, wait. The HDM... no. The new aggressive price... oh, that didn't happen either.

pufftissue · Oct 14, 2008, 06:38 PM

sd card slot

ryanwarsaw · Oct 15, 2008, 02:51 AM

Backlit keyboard.

altair7 · Oct 15, 2008, 04:51 AM

I'm just glad that they put in a video card.

dougnewman · Oct 15, 2008, 01:11 PM

If I were buying a new MacBook (which I'm not because it doesn't have FireWire and old-gen MBP prices are so low) I would be very happy about the aluminum case.

The plastic case on the old MacBooks was, frankly, below any acceptable standard. All the cracking and staining issues... Just not acceptable.

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Oct 14, 2008, 01:04 PM	#1
riz78612 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007	What extra features do you like with the New Macbook http://www.apple.com/uk/macbook/ These new features on the MacBook, you can get today at $1299 (lower than the $1999 for the MacBook Pro). There are going to be two models. 13.3-inch LED backlit display, 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 3MB L2 Cache, 2GB 1066MHz DDR3 memory, 9400M GeForce, 160GB hard drive and SuperDrive. Second model, $1599, adds 2.4GHz processor, 250GB hard drive and a backlit keyboard. To be clear, these two models are going to be on top of the white plastic MacBook which comes at $999. The MacBooks ship today to hit stores tomorrow. It starts with a solid “block” of aluminum, and outputs long strips which then get cut and carved into the MacBooks. The glass display goes up “right to the edge of the product.” Advantages of the LED backlight is that it’s on instantly, it’s 30% more efficient and the colors are brighter (higher intensity). Last edited by riz78612; Oct 14, 2008 at 01:13 PM.
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Auzburner macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Syracuse, NY - USA	It's a very tough decision for many. I brought up my thoughts here: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=580692 __________________ -2012 RETINA MacBook Pro+2.7GHz+16GB RAM+512GB FLASH -2010 17" MacBook Pro+i7+8GB+256GB SSD -G5PowerMac -32GB iPad -Much more - White iPhone4S 32GB
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MacsBestFriend macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: upstate ny (purgatory)	I don't like that the Macbook is still underspeced (- graphics) but im still buying! __________________ Twitter: Tumblr: Late 2011 2.2 Ghz i7 Macbook Pro 500GB HDD, 120 GB Intel SSD iPhone 4S (Soon)
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Oct 14, 2008, 03:43 PM	#2
riz78612 Thread Starter Banned Join Date: Dec 2007	Please do add some comments etc. My other threads in Macbook Air and Macbook Pro- are buzzing with replies. Seems odd hardly anyone in the Macbook section replied. Maybe the way i put the quesiton.
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Oct 14, 2008, 05:12 PM	#5
Jpoon macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Memphis, TN	The only thing we were really "wowed" with was the re-design for some. Hardware internals remained relatively unchanged. SSD's are still too expensive DDR3 is a marginal costly upgrade For instance, most of the MacBook users really didn't give a hoot about the graphics. It's nice that they aren't ****** Intel chips anymore, but it really wasn't enough to "wow" us. And we got screwed over by the non inclusion of FireWire. Most people don't use it, but why shouldn't we have it on a notebook that's already premium priced. I guess that doesn't help keeping the case sturdy from an engineering standpoint, but people want more ports when the PC equivalents are getting them. Anyways, I can b*tch and moan all I want, but I'm still never going to get exactly what I want, like everyone else.
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Oct 14, 2008, 05:37 PM	#6
mike... macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2008	I'm really psyched up about the Blu-r... Oh, wait. The HDM... no. The new aggressive price... oh, that didn't happen either.
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Oct 14, 2008, 06:38 PM	#7
pufftissue macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2006	sd card slot
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Oct 15, 2008, 02:51 AM	#8
ryanwarsaw macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2007	Backlit keyboard.
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Oct 15, 2008, 04:51 AM	#9
altair7 macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2004	I'm just glad that they put in a video card.
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Oct 15, 2008, 01:11 PM	#10
dougnewman macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Island, NY, USA	If I were buying a new MacBook (which I'm not because it doesn't have FireWire and old-gen MBP prices are so low) I would be very happy about the aluminum case. The plastic case on the old MacBooks was, frankly, below any acceptable standard. All the cracking and staining issues... Just not acceptable.
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