True, but really I will take less "clutter" as well. I guess the removal without an addition is what bugs me moreso than the fact that it was removed in the first place.
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True, but really I will take less "clutter" as well. I guess the removal without an addition is what bugs me moreso than the fact that it was removed in the first place.
That will give them some time to add a FireWire option to the MacBook that many on the forum (me included) are clamoring for.
BTW, for those who don't know or forgot, with FireWire you can use you MB/MBP/iBook/PowerBook as an external hard drive. It's a great way to transfer data from one machine to another. That's why I want FW back. I'd settle for eSATA, but I'd rather have FireWire.
I did want the firewire as I have a triple interface Ext HDD but USB will be perfectly fine. I'll probably just end up buying an AEBS and doing wireless backing up on both the iMac and new MB when I buy it.
So I'm very happy about today's update. I was going to buy a 320GB HDD but I don't have to because the higher end MB comes with 250GB and that is more than enough. I will wait until DDR3 is cheaper then buy 4 GB RAM. Plus, the backlight keyboard is a nice touch. I'll be buying the higher end MB at ed pricing assuming it will be $1449. For those of you that think it is too expensive, be happy because the old MB is now $100 cheaper and has the F400. Students be even happier because it's $949 for you! That's cheap.
So I'm very happy about today's update. I was going to buy a 320GB HDD but I don't have to because the higher end MB comes with 250GB and that is more than enough. I will wait until DDR3 is cheaper then buy 4 GB RAM. Plus, the backlight keyboard is a nice touch. I'll be buying the higher end MB at ed pricing assuming it will be $1449. For those of you that think it is too expensive, be happy because the old MB is now $100 cheaper and has the F400. Students be even happier because it's $949 for you! That's cheap.
That doesn't make any sense.
If that was indeed Apple's strategy, why didn't they just leave the FW alone? Why would they push FW users away just to gain USB users? Why not just have both and please everybody? It may not be useful to some consumers for reasons of ignorance, but there are the few out there who use it.
I'm still deciding on buying one for the price however.
Anyone else notice that the Macbook 2.0ghz says it has a backlit keyboard, but the Macbook page says it doesn't and only the 2.4 does ???
QUESTION:
I have an external FIREWIRE 400 hard drive that I've used for my last, oh, three computer transitions. If I were to obtain a new MacBook....how would that even work?
How would I get my data off the external and onto the MacBook? I can't put all the data on my external on my iMac and then buy a new USB powered external, because there's just too much.
Any suggestions?
I have an external FIREWIRE 400 hard drive that I've used for my last, oh, three computer transitions. If I were to obtain a new MacBook....how would that even work?
How would I get my data off the external and onto the MacBook? I can't put all the data on my external on my iMac and then buy a new USB powered external, because there's just too much.
Any suggestions?
Store seems to be back up and both MacBook store pages has this configurable option:
Keyboard and Documentation
* Backlit Keyboard (English) / User's Guide
* Backlit Keyboard (Western Spanish) / User's Guide
But the detailed specs page says:
Full-size keyboard (illuminated keyboard standard on $1,599.00 model)
Keyboard and Documentation
* Backlit Keyboard (English) / User's Guide
* Backlit Keyboard (Western Spanish) / User's Guide
But the detailed specs page says:
Full-size keyboard (illuminated keyboard standard on $1,599.00 model)
seems like the new macbook does not come with a remote. i dont' see a remote sensor on the machine either. how are you suppose to use front row without one
I can't access the store, but I'm assuming the "new" (ha!) $999 MB doesn't have firewire either?
No F/W is a deal breaker for me too, I own too many peripherals that use it. If anything, I love my G3 iBook even more this afternoon than I did before, with it's portable 12" matte screen, 4 hour battery life and Firewire port.
Realistically I know it's coming towards the end of it's life, so it's off to the Apple Refurb store I go or wait and see what the Rev. B's bring to the table.
No F/W is a deal breaker for me too, I own too many peripherals that use it. If anything, I love my G3 iBook even more this afternoon than I did before, with it's portable 12" matte screen, 4 hour battery life and Firewire port.
Realistically I know it's coming towards the end of it's life, so it's off to the Apple Refurb store I go or wait and see what the Rev. B's bring to the table.
funny how the stock price declined as the event progressed.
It does over every single Apple event and keynote, then picks right back up again.
Prices
Prices for the new macbooks and new macbook pros are way too high. Honestly, there does not appear to be too many new features. This is the second consecutive Apple event in which they failed miserably. Unfortunately, I have become a slave to Apple, and I will therefore most likely buy one anyway, but I am really not happy at all.
Prices for the new macbooks and new macbook pros are way too high. Honestly, there does not appear to be too many new features. This is the second consecutive Apple event in which they failed miserably. Unfortunately, I have become a slave to Apple, and I will therefore most likely buy one anyway, but I am really not happy at all.
Jebus, what are you smoking ? Awesome upgrade ? Work arounds ? Price hikes ? Save the world ? Missing features ? Price as low as they can ? Unbelievable.
Nope! Go for it! I got a blk refurb back in feb 08 and I swear it was brand new and got it for $1,049. After todays update, Im glad I got it as I'll stick with that.
so yeah firewire - what gives ? my choices are either refurb old design mb for £20 more or MBP at a stupid price !
mmm does a dell have firewire? or express card Scrub that the Dell's are equal if not more in price in the UK for same ish spec
bugger i'm all confused - need new laptop soon
mmm does a dell have firewire? or express card Scrub that the Dell's are equal if not more in price in the UK for same ish spec
bugger i'm all confused - need new laptop soon
I like the new look, the aluminum finish, and the improved processing and battery life (not to mention the graphics card addition)...I think a few more design changes could have been considered...like moving the speakers somewhere else.
It is a decent update but could have been a lot better. I just think the removal of firewire isn't as huge a deal as other people believe it is. Which is fine I mean we all have our own methods of file transfer and I think firewire is eventually going to phase away for newer USB technologies instead.
The proprietary port for a cinema display is incredibly lame. Even though adapters exist. I think they should have put something else if they remove the firewire port, but obviously "less is more" as usual.
It is a decent update but could have been a lot better. I just think the removal of firewire isn't as huge a deal as other people believe it is. Which is fine I mean we all have our own methods of file transfer and I think firewire is eventually going to phase away for newer USB technologies instead.
The proprietary port for a cinema display is incredibly lame. Even though adapters exist. I think they should have put something else if they remove the firewire port, but obviously "less is more" as usual.
seems like the new macbook does not come with a remote. i dont' see a remote sensor on the machine either. how are you suppose to use front row without one
They charge £15 for the remote now!
How does that not make sense. Average consumer, doesnt know FW, why bother putting it there to please the few when the many wont care. Its not trying to gain usb users (i wasnt aware that was a classification of person). Its simply getting rid of a component your average consumer doesnt care about. For anyone that cares enough to actually need FW , the Pro is for you. That means more money for apple.
What part doesnt make sense? Oh you werent talking business sense?