I think we are getting screwed over in pricing the most. I am however with the new updates, would have however been more happy to pay $500 less for it!
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I think we are getting screwed over in pricing the most. I am however with the new updates, would have however been more happy to pay $500 less for it!
i totally agree. Apple will not sale a lot of those machines. I wanted to buy one but an increased in price of an already over-priced product isn't a good strategy!
I'm so mad cause some of my friends wanted to buy a Macbook for school. But now they sure won't!! We all want the backlit keyboard and it's only available for the 2.4. It's just CRAZY!
did you get the backlit keyboard with that?
Yeah, I want to check my order but it's having technical difficulties
Well, I for one think the new Macbooks look great and the features are reasonable. The only showstopper for me was the non-LED backlight display, and since Apple has included that there seem to be no reason for me not to buy.
I've been using a desktop hackintosh up until now and will probably continue to do so, but it'll be nice to use OS X on the road as well.
The features that are important to me are build quality, durability, display, long battery life, and low weight. I couldn't care less about Firewire.
So I guess Apple gained another notebook customer, and I personally doubt they'll lose too mush business on removing the FW port.
I've been using a desktop hackintosh up until now and will probably continue to do so, but it'll be nice to use OS X on the road as well.
The features that are important to me are build quality, durability, display, long battery life, and low weight. I couldn't care less about Firewire.
So I guess Apple gained another notebook customer, and I personally doubt they'll lose too mush business on removing the FW port.
did you get the backlit keyboard with that?
Both new Macbooks come with backlit keyboard standard.
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i really don't understand how apple could not have anticipated the backlash this would receive. it seems so very simple to at least offer it as BTO.
For me personally, the decrease in cpu speed is less important considering i'm looking for gpu usage to be the major factor in future operating systems. also, with this size L2 cache, my usage will be fine with dual core 2.0ghz. unfortunately, the uncertainty of the trackpad and the lack of a backlit display on an already overpriced machine might be a deal-breaker.
*wipes tear from cheek*
Bye bye White MacBook! You've been a icon for many a year....sorry to see you been dropped!
Damn that black edge around the display is ugly!
Bye bye White MacBook! You've been a icon for many a year....sorry to see you been dropped!
Damn that black edge around the display is ugly!
A black keyboard/silver body and no Firewire....so the "new" Macbooks are a cross between old Titanium G4 PowerBooks and even older Wallstreet G3 PowerBooks?
Apple...thinking different with a mildly retarded brain.
Apple...thinking different with a mildly retarded brain.
I agree with the point about removing the FW port. I would say that these notebooks are going to still sell like hotcakes as your "average joe" will not need this port. However, they may lose the professional market that need the matte screen and FW port.
Too bad Apple didn't provide something else to go along with the case design: FireWire on the Macbook, or alternatively a 13" Macbook Pro. I don't mind paying a little extra but I do want to get the form factor and features I'm looking for.
After speaking to some camcorder makers, I learned that high-definition HDD camcorders utilize a recording format called Advanced Video Codec High Definition ( AVCHD )which neither Final Cut nor iMovie support.
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new macbook migration?(without firewire)
sorry if this is a dumb question but in the past ive always done an initial migration from my old mac to my new mac using firewire. maybe stupidly ive just ordered a new macbook but dont know how im supposed to transfer everything in one go as the new macbook doesnt have firewire. i have my music/photos and files on a usb hard drive but if i want to replicate my current macbook pro to the new macbook how do i do this?
sorry if this isnt relevant in this forum.
rob
sorry if this is a dumb question but in the past ive always done an initial migration from my old mac to my new mac using firewire. maybe stupidly ive just ordered a new macbook but dont know how im supposed to transfer everything in one go as the new macbook doesnt have firewire. i have my music/photos and files on a usb hard drive but if i want to replicate my current macbook pro to the new macbook how do i do this?
sorry if this isnt relevant in this forum.
rob
Overpriced
Apple needs to wake up and build at least one type of laptop that is comparable to what other manufacturers are selling. I like that they're concerned with quality and design, but even Mercedes has a "C" class (and even an "A" class in some parts of the world).
No firewire makes it useless for video-editing. Glossy screen again -- don't know why this keeps cropping up... everyone I know hates it. Otherwise, not a bad offering. It just needs to be a lot cheaper... make a configuration that can be sold for $799 and it will sell like gangbusters!
Of course do that, and the Mac faithful will complain that their current systems will have been unfairly depreciated.
Apple needs to wake up and build at least one type of laptop that is comparable to what other manufacturers are selling. I like that they're concerned with quality and design, but even Mercedes has a "C" class (and even an "A" class in some parts of the world).
No firewire makes it useless for video-editing. Glossy screen again -- don't know why this keeps cropping up... everyone I know hates it. Otherwise, not a bad offering. It just needs to be a lot cheaper... make a configuration that can be sold for $799 and it will sell like gangbusters!
Of course do that, and the Mac faithful will complain that their current systems will have been unfairly depreciated
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only the 2.4 GHz macbook comes with an illuminated keyboard
i dont really like the new design at all. i think its kind of ugly to be honest. i dont like the black border around the screen. i see what they were trying to do, but just aluminum would have been fine.
Man, I needed to sign up just to say how pissed off I am right now with Apple. I've been planning on getting a new Macbook Pro and figured I'd be better off waiting for the new Macbook Pros to come out. However, as it now turns out Apple just now raised the price of the Macbook Pro by about £200.
And for what!? Is there some massive increase in speed or any such thing. Nope nothing really; just a better graphics card (I assume for the 7 people in the world who play games or use 3D software on a macbook) and another 50gb of harddrive space (which was only £30 before). So I'm now being forced to pay another £200 for essentially what is about the same machine.
My only hope is that if I act fast I can track down a current version Macbook Pro for the cheaper price from somewhere else. Apple well and truly screwed this one up.
And for what!? Is there some massive increase in speed or any such thing. Nope nothing really; just a better graphics card (I assume for the 7 people in the world who play games or use 3D software on a macbook) and another 50gb of harddrive space (which was only £30 before). So I'm now being forced to pay another £200 for essentially what is about the same machine.
My only hope is that if I act fast I can track down a current version Macbook Pro for the cheaper price from somewhere else. Apple well and truly screwed this one up.
I ordered from the online Apple store and once more.
The NEW aluminum Macbooks come with the backlit keyboard standard. Both the 2.0 and the 2.4
All of a sudden a notebook with good OS & firewire is much more expensive than before.
Waiting for windows 7...
Waiting for windows 7...