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17" Unibody MacBook Pro Orders Begin Arriving
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Completely agree. And I can just about tolerate "teh glossy" on the 13" due to the display size. I can't imagine the horror of using a 17" mirror for any length of time
I mean, I'm just not that narcissistic
I guess it'll be like having a 13" with wing mirrors on each side - you'll see everything going on behind you
Hmm, could be useful...
It costs the same as the previous 17" MBP. The PB 17" started at $3299 (although it did sell for $2500 for those few months before the MBP was released). Point being, relative to its predecessors, it's not any more expensive.
Actually if their was room I would have wanted the accountants number pad. It's good for paying bills and invoicing. Mine is due to ship March 13th.
Has anyone seen the new 17" MBP in apple stores yet? I'd really like to play with a new one before plopping down $3k
Wow, you're actually being positive?
THIS is ugly:
Can you imagine showing up to a client meeting with this? Once they stopped snickering, you could jump into your hot pink Honda with the 4-foot wing stuck on the rear deck and drive home.
3 months from now, all high-end laptops will be unibody and in various shades of anodized aluminum and have black keyboards just like all of the windows laptops
I think the new unibody mac Book Pro's look beautiful. And the black keys make it way easier to see the key illumination in low light; I have to squint and look closely at the keyboard to see the letters when it's illuminated because the light blends with the silver paint of the keys.
The black keyboard looks like crap. I think I'll keep my current MBP and upgrade my Mac Pro.....
What's wrong with some of you guys here, you act like you never saw the new Unibody Macbooks before. The 17" looks exactly the same as the 13" and the 15". I saw it at Macworld, it looks beautiful, especially the anti-glare model.
Quote of the week right there!
Wow, you're actually being positive?
IMVHO, the new MacBooks/Pro's are not as pretty as the previous generation, but they're not horrifically ugly like some people are saying.
THIS is ugly:
Perhaps, but I'd be willing to bet that it has more useful ports on it!
And you act like we liked the unibody 13" and 15" MacBooks.
Well, SOMEBODY liked them, Apple's been selling them like crazy. You're just a troll, nobody cares what you are saying. And if you don't like the new Macs then why post here, you're not going to buy them anyway.
I typed it phonetically because I refuse to use any sort of Fr**ch. At least as far as you know.
my crap detector is going wild.
That is a horrible picture. I saw one in person at MacWorld, and I can safely say it is the nicest looking laptop I've ever seen in my life.
Don't get me started!
S-Video is still the standard for VJs. There is a very real need for a MiniDP/S-Video adapter.
The only other realistic options are to buy a scan-converter (awkward and either laggy or expensive) or a new mixer (over £1000 for a V8, very nice though).
And yes, I have posted feedback to Apple...
For me, the design IS ugly. But on a more practical point, I have a white iMac Core 2 Duo 24" and a 15 Powerbook. I can't upgrade either as I need non-glossy for outdoor and colour critical work. The only option available is the Mac Pro and Cinema Display and 2 grand (UK) for the 17" anti-glare (that might not even be colour accurate).
If the situation continues, it won't be a case of UGLY notebooks, it will be a case of I can't use Macs anymore.
If the situation continues, it won't be a case of UGLY notebooks, it will be a case of I can't use Macs anymore.
It's just a matter of preference and they are expressing their opinions... just because someone says something negative about the new design doesn't mean they are "juvenile trolls".
External
You can certainly pair non-Apple external monitors with any Apple with a video out. As much as I like the aesthetic of Apple monitors, they lack the input options to support a second computer and anything but DVI.
You can certainly pair non-Apple external monitors with any Apple with a video out. As much as I like the aesthetic of Apple monitors, they lack the input options to support a second computer and anything but DVI.
OMG its a Marketing ploy!!! were all gonna be happy when they come out with the silver option
LOL!
Honestly I bought one and I also use both 2008 MBP 17 and the new MBP 15 uni. Its a freakin computer nuff sed
Man, ever since they announced the 17" I've been going back and forth between that and the next Mac Pro. To be able to do my graphics and web work in my office, then pick and leave at any time is so handy. Then for the same price in a Mac Pro, I could get so much power.... but none of the portability.
But seeing these initial pics, it's so hard to choose! Can't wait to see some benchmarks and more pics!
Congrats to all who ordered and have your shipments already - very exciting!
But seeing these initial pics, it's so hard to choose! Can't wait to see some benchmarks and more pics!
Congrats to all who ordered and have your shipments already - very exciting!
i don't think any of the unibody's ever photograph well, but they look and feel sooo amazing in real life. that's my personal thoughts anyways
I completely agree. Even the pictures on Apple's website look cheap and plain. But every time I see the unibodies in real life my old MacBook Pro gets jealous
Oh, and for goodness sakes - you whiners who hate the new unibody - go buy a blasted refurb then - they are amazingly cheap!
I love the new design, use them in person and you'll find they are rock solid!
I love the new design, use them in person and you'll find they are rock solid!
Have the antiglare ones started shipping, too? If anyone has received one can you post a picture? I am trying to decide between glossy and antiglare and would like to see both machines before I buy...
Black Keyboard
I have my MBP 17 on order, wasn't as fast as all of youl were. Mine is due to be shipped Mar 12 (seems like an eternity at this point) lol
The reason for the black keyboard, which granted does not LOOK as good as the other one, COULD be this ... I have had two versions of the 17" MBP and have had keyboards replaced multiple times due to my acrylic fingernails "scratching" off the coating. I view this black keyboard as a definite improvement, although perhaps not as aesthetically pleasing ... kudos to Apple for acknowledging the problem and attempting to fix it.
I simply can't wait to get my hands on the new addition to my family (the MBP) and am green with envy of all of you that have a tracking number!
enjoy *S*
I have my MBP 17 on order, wasn't as fast as all of youl were. Mine is due to be shipped Mar 12 (seems like an eternity at this point) lol
The reason for the black keyboard, which granted does not LOOK as good as the other one, COULD be this ... I have had two versions of the 17" MBP and have had keyboards replaced multiple times due to my acrylic fingernails "scratching" off the coating. I view this black keyboard as a definite improvement, although perhaps not as aesthetically pleasing ... kudos to Apple for acknowledging the problem and attempting to fix it.
I simply can't wait to get my hands on the new addition to my family (the MBP) and am green with envy of all of you that have a tracking number!
enjoy *S*