I like the plastic ones, due mostly to Wi-Fi range, it seems to be that the plastic Macbooks have much better Wifi Range than the Macbook Pros, so I am guessing that it's the material that is causing this, so I would like to see a macbook pro that is plastic.
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...see my sig, that's what I prefer...and a cotton ball with a little rubbing alcohol once a month keeps it clean...
Hehe ive got a tip
i was working as webmaster for a smal primary school and said: I dont need payments there is only one thing i need and thats: A MACBOOK! and ive got one Yeah man, same thing happened to me a while back...
when my windows laptop broke, well not literally but the screen latch was getting all messed up and the video was messed up...
my parents were convincing me to get a Dell Laptop, they said even if it cost like 800 they'll get it. i'm like NO i WANT that MACBOOK!
so yeah I got myself my own macbook, they helped me by giving me 200 dollars. so yeah
I love my parents.
I prefer the alu over the white plastic, although not by much and as a poor student I purchased the white MacBook as I didn't think the price difference was justified for my needs.
However, I think the Black Plastic MacBooks were beautiful, more elegant than the alu ones. I would love Apple to bring those back!
However, I think the Black Plastic MacBooks were beautiful, more elegant than the alu ones. I would love Apple to bring those back!
i've heard so many "not so great' things about the aluminum macbook. though few good things too.
The aluminum compared to the white macbook poly-car-bonate-plactic stuff sucks. & though this shouldn't be an issue for most, its a huge deal for me. My late 2006 white Macbook has travelled with me everywhere. On a daily basis i'll place it in my Incase backpack and literally chuck it into my car every morning all over Los Angeles. This Incase backpack (great backpack btw) and macbook has been with me to San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, New York, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, you name it. Admittedly, when I 1st got my macbook in late 06 I was very careful with it, making sure to always be clean and rest on my desk unless it was gently put into my backpack. But as time went on I began to see how durable this white macbook was.
The first time I dropped it was about 3 feet and fell right on the screen. My b*lls tightened and i feared the worst, but it worked fine. Then another time, then once more. But all worked well. Since early 2007 up to now it's been rare for me to drop my macbook until about a month ago when i took it to the kitchen and it fell a good 3 ft, in fast spinning motion right into the metal trash can. The trash can was dented (still is) but the macbook was completely fine. No exaggeration. Even in China when my buddies and I went to the great wall, it was raining and i slipped, instinctively i purposely fell on my back so my incase backpack would cushion my fall, macbook in there and all. Everything worked completely fine. The real damage i've ever gotten out of the macbook was when a small liquid spill messed up part of the logic board and they even replaced that and the screen.
Today, i'm getting a new macbook, but i'm getting the 2009 White Macbook model instead of the Aluminum one. I simply know the aluminum one would be able to live up to my daily life and truth be told, after comparing the specifications of both the white and aluminum macbooks, there isn't too much of a difference unless you really want a multi-touch trackpad and 7hr. battery life instead of the 2009 white macbook's 5hr. Which to me 5hr's is amazing considering this 2006 white macbook is on its 900+ charge, running for only 1:30 on just battery.
Get the white macbook, or wait till september for apple's new macbook tablet or w/e its gonna be to see if it's worth it. Hell, who knows, if it is i'll be selling the 2009 model macbook for the new i=tablet or w/e.
EDIT: With an interesting turn of events it seems I'm now on track with getting the Aluminum Macbook Pro. I was on the phone with an Apple Corporate Rep. and she got me a deal to pay only $100 more for the basic 13in. MAcbook Pro, which it seems i've gone and taken the offer. Knowing me, I won't be happy until I actually receive the new Macbook and even then not until i've played with it for after a week. Obviously getting this Macbook Pro, i'm not a hypocrite regarding all the stuff i've just written up there. But in my defense feel I got the new Macbook Pro a few hours ago for 3 things: 1. (mainly) 7 hour battery life 2. Multi-Touch feature isn't bad 3. The "New Apple Product" factor. Hey, why not?
The aluminum compared to the white macbook poly-car-bonate-plactic stuff sucks. & though this shouldn't be an issue for most, its a huge deal for me. My late 2006 white Macbook has travelled with me everywhere. On a daily basis i'll place it in my Incase backpack and literally chuck it into my car every morning all over Los Angeles. This Incase backpack (great backpack btw) and macbook has been with me to San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, New York, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, you name it. Admittedly, when I 1st got my macbook in late 06 I was very careful with it, making sure to always be clean and rest on my desk unless it was gently put into my backpack. But as time went on I began to see how durable this white macbook was.
The first time I dropped it was about 3 feet and fell right on the screen. My b*lls tightened and i feared the worst, but it worked fine. Then another time, then once more. But all worked well. Since early 2007 up to now it's been rare for me to drop my macbook until about a month ago when i took it to the kitchen and it fell a good 3 ft, in fast spinning motion right into the metal trash can. The trash can was dented (still is) but the macbook was completely fine. No exaggeration. Even in China when my buddies and I went to the great wall, it was raining and i slipped, instinctively i purposely fell on my back so my incase backpack would cushion my fall, macbook in there and all. Everything worked completely fine. The real damage i've ever gotten out of the macbook was when a small liquid spill messed up part of the logic board and they even replaced that and the screen.
Today, i'm getting a new macbook, but i'm getting the 2009 White Macbook model instead of the Aluminum one. I simply know the aluminum one would be able to live up to my daily life and truth be told, after comparing the specifications of both the white and aluminum macbooks, there isn't too much of a difference unless you really want a multi-touch trackpad and 7hr. battery life instead of the 2009 white macbook's 5hr. Which to me 5hr's is amazing considering this 2006 white macbook is on its 900+ charge, running for only 1:30 on just battery.
Get the white macbook, or wait till september for apple's new macbook tablet or w/e its gonna be to see if it's worth it. Hell, who knows, if it is i'll be selling the 2009 model macbook for the new i=tablet or w/e.
EDIT: With an interesting turn of events it seems I'm now on track with getting the Aluminum Macbook Pro. I was on the phone with an Apple Corporate Rep. and she got me a deal to pay only $100 more for the basic 13in. MAcbook Pro, which it seems i've gone and taken the offer. Knowing me, I won't be happy until I actually receive the new Macbook and even then not until i've played with it for after a week. Obviously getting this Macbook Pro, i'm not a hypocrite regarding all the stuff i've just written up there. But in my defense feel I got the new Macbook Pro a few hours ago for 3 things: 1. (mainly) 7 hour battery life 2. Multi-Touch feature isn't bad 3. The "New Apple Product" factor. Hey, why not?
WONDERFUL NEWS, EVERYONE! I may be getting my Macbook!!
So I was talking with my parents last night, and we made a deal. I get a 4.0 on my semester report card, I get the Macbook. Not only that, but I have $400 to add to that!
So I have a question for you: The Macbook Air is kinda growin' on me, and I would have enough to get it....BUT, if I put the $400 to the regular Macbook, (with about $100 extra from chores) I could get a 500GB Hard Drive AND 4 GB of RAM along with iWork and MAYBE (if I scrounge some more money) Final Cut Express!!!!!!!!!
So, which would you choose? I'm leaning to the regular Macbook as I am a huge data packrat. Also, how long would a computer like this last? I want to use what I get for college, so I need to know if it will last 6+ years.......
So I was talking with my parents last night, and we made a deal. I get a 4.0 on my semester report card, I get the Macbook. Not only that, but I have $400 to add to that!
So I have a question for you: The Macbook Air is kinda growin' on me, and I would have enough to get it....BUT, if I put the $400 to the regular Macbook, (with about $100 extra from chores) I could get a 500GB Hard Drive AND 4 GB of RAM along with iWork and MAYBE (if I scrounge some more money) Final Cut Express!!!!!!!!!
So, which would you choose? I'm leaning to the regular Macbook as I am a huge data packrat. Also, how long would a computer like this last? I want to use what I get for college, so I need to know if it will last 6+ years.......
As it turns out, when I mentioned I bought the new White Macbook for $999, I was on the phone with an Apple Rep and she told me I could upgrade for the new 13 inch Macbook Pro for the very same price! The only thing is the new Macbook Pro is refurbished. To me however is not a big deal at all and went for it.
I suggest you take a look at the Refurbished section in the Apple online Store. They even have the Macbook Air for $999.
As for the hard drive upgrade (& i'm assuming you'll want better RAM) I highly suggest you buy it other than with Apple. I purchased a Western Digital 5400RPM 500GB HD for $75 last year on eBay, and works amazing. I also bought 4GB of RAM for my macbook at $25 at Fry's electronics.
okay i'm guessing your total money should be around $1400? am i correct?
If i were you I don't want to turn against the Plastic WhiteBook, which is currently what i'm using...
If you want something that could last for about 6 more years. I'd get the PRO!
If you can't get a hold of around $1,600 - $1,800 You can get a refurb MacBook Pro 15, 2.53 GHZ 4GB RAM (up to 8GB), SD card SLOT, 250gb and backlight keyboard, only for $1,450.
But if you want the plastic go with the whitebook, and upgrade it BY YOURSELF! you'll save some money trust me! 500gb is like 90 USD and 4gb of ram is like 50-70 USD
so you'll pay around 999.99 + 90 +70 = roughly around $1200 USD.
EDIT!!!:
I went to apple online and put final cut express and iwork... everything that you mentioned is roughly aroun $1,600 USD
I'd definitely just go with what i suggested.
New 500GB Scorpion Blue or black i believe is around 80-90 NEW
and 4gb crucial is around $45-70
so shop smart brother
I'll actually be getting the government discount, as my grandmother works for the government. I already asked her, I'll just give her the money.
But I don't like the design of the Pros......They just don't do anything for me, and I'm care a great deal about design........The only thing I really like and envy on the new Macbook Pros is their illuminated keyboard......Man, if only they brought that to the Whitebook!
But I don't like the design of the Pros......They just don't do anything for me, and I'm care a great deal about design........The only thing I really like and envy on the new Macbook Pros is their illuminated keyboard......Man, if only they brought that to the Whitebook!
get the 13 inch MBP it will last longer than the whitebook and this trackpad it TO DIE FOR
I was doing this yesterday morning, while I was waiting for the Fed-Ex guy to show up with my new computer!
get the 13 inch MBP it will last longer than the whitebook and this trackpad it TO DIE FOR
The trackpad is amazing! I still have the whitebook right now, next to the new mbp and I can feel a huge difference with the trackpads. The mbp one feels smoother, feels better on the finger when using it.
Also, last night i was excited and at like 3am when i came home i decided to switch the hard drive and i really noticed how beautiful the design on the inside is. The aluminum bottom cover that comes off is so thin, all in one piece. I was impressed.
For the longest time I ranted mentally to myself about how the whitebook is sufficient to get the job done, and though it is, this past day of playing around with the new mbp i'm now sold on it!
Oh! & the backlit keyboard. Oh man. This makes me want to use it in the dark even more now. it's like a movie theater experience. lol. okay...
I definitely prefer the sexiness of my new MBP 13" compared to my two previous whitebooks. They look more professional, and the screen is leagues ahead.
I am 17 years old, and I'm a junior in high school. I worked this summer and last summer (never before that. Started my bank account then too.) I pay my car insurance, gas, pretty much any expenses. I make $8.25 an hour, you just have a good work ethic. My parents give me no money at all, and in the last year I've had:
All three iPhones, two whitebooks, and now my MacBook pro, apple in ear headphones, wireless mighty mouse and keyboard, iPod video, and about 10 iPhone cases (~$250). Not to mention me paying for my car (2002 Civic. Not great but it drives), and my $6,000+ in my personal debit card account.
I am 17 years old, and I'm a junior in high school. I worked this summer and last summer (never before that. Started my bank account then too.) I pay my car insurance, gas, pretty much any expenses. I make $8.25 an hour, you just have a good work ethic. My parents give me no money at all, and in the last year I've had:
All three iPhones, two whitebooks, and now my MacBook pro, apple in ear headphones, wireless mighty mouse and keyboard, iPod video, and about 10 iPhone cases (~$250). Not to mention me paying for my car (2002 Civic. Not great but it drives), and my $6,000+ in my personal debit card account.
As long as it has that Little Apple looking logo it is still better then anything else on the market
As long as it has that Little Apple looking logo it is still better then anything else on the market
I second that.
I own the last rev. of the whitebook, nice machine I can see why you like it.
But I agree you should seriously consider the 13" MBP. From the software you described you might buy seems you wish to do video or photo editing?
While the screen on mine is passable it could be alot better. Comparing to my dad's MBP there is a huge notice in quality different. His angles are more "acceptable" for watching videos. Also his colors are, I don't know the word so i'll say "richer".
Backlit keyboard would be nice but to me not really on my list of things I care awhole lot about.
I am just like you, my dad was going through mac lappies to find one he liked. He bought this one but the screen size and quality just didn't work for him. It was 2 weeks from my birthday and I casually mentioned "well don't suppose I could have it for my birthday since your selling".
Surprised he said "sure, you pay it off over the course of the year, I cover all charges and interest".
Must say it is good to be a mac user again. I was on a "dry" spell with just pc laptop and desktop (thought i built one and bought the other on my own).
Anyways, as others have said upgrade ram and hd yourself. If you don't feel comfortable doing it I guess you could buy the ram and hd seperate then hit the apple store and give them fifteen or so bucks for them to install.
Anyways just giving you "the other side of the story." Whatever you decide, hope you love your mac!