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Apple Updates MacBooks to Santa Rosa, GMA X3100
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A timely article that should answer the PC/Dell/Value Troll from earlier ...
http://www.macworld.co.uk/mac/news/index.cfm?RSS&NewsID=19552
I think I'll be soldiering on with my last-generation iBook for a few more months, it's more than good enough for what I'm using it for now. The MacBooks are terribly tempting though, but I just cannot justify it.
http://www.macworld.co.uk/mac/news/index.cfm?RSS&NewsID=19552
I think I'll be soldiering on with my last-generation iBook for a few more months, it's more than good enough for what I'm using it for now. The MacBooks are terribly tempting though, but I just cannot justify it.
i started watching this site was during the last macbook update. i don't know if everyone remembers but what people were bitching about then we got now. yes it may have gotten then a few months later. people were rummoring this update that we would get x1300 and SR updates. we got those. why can't people just be happy. at least its not like the update before this when we got nothing that we wanted...
Lurking newbie (but not dumb-bie) with a few ?s
I've been monitoring these boards for a while because I'm in the market for a new Macbook. My 2001-2 era Dell Latitude C600 is, uh, not getting it done anymore.
As of yesterday, I was waiting for the following to be added to the Macbook:
Santa Rosa
3100 GPU (dedicated GPU I think is a pipe dream if I don't want to drop Pro-level coin)
up to 4 GB RAM
LED display
Aluminum case
The case I'm not too concerned about, especially given aluminum's wifi interference.
First question is: is it worth waiting 6 months (in all likelihood) for the complete overhaul of the line so that I can get LED plus whatever other changes they make? (I'm guessing another modest upgrade in speed, possibly upgraded GPU again). Santa Rosa will be in the next line of Macbooks as well, I would guess, since the Penryn chips will go in the new Pros. A secondary question is, will Leopard run alright with the 3100?
Second question is, assuming I'm convinced I should buy now, who should I buy my RAM upgrade from? Even with EDU discount $765 for 4 MB of RAM is hilarious. I'll take the 2x512's and replace them with 2x2 GB for $160-$180.
Any other considerations I'm missing here? I don't do much gaming or video editing so I have no need for the pro apart from feeling awesome about myself for blowing an extra 300-500 on a status symbol.
I've been monitoring these boards for a while because I'm in the market for a new Macbook. My 2001-2 era Dell Latitude C600 is, uh, not getting it done anymore.
As of yesterday, I was waiting for the following to be added to the Macbook:
Santa Rosa
3100 GPU (dedicated GPU I think is a pipe dream if I don't want to drop Pro-level coin)
up to 4 GB RAM
LED display
Aluminum case
The case I'm not too concerned about, especially given aluminum's wifi interference.
First question is: is it worth waiting 6 months (in all likelihood) for the complete overhaul of the line so that I can get LED plus whatever other changes they make? (I'm guessing another modest upgrade in speed, possibly upgraded GPU again). Santa Rosa will be in the next line of Macbooks as well, I would guess, since the Penryn chips will go in the new Pros. A secondary question is, will Leopard run alright with the 3100?
Second question is, assuming I'm convinced I should buy now, who should I buy my RAM upgrade from? Even with EDU discount $765 for 4 MB of RAM is hilarious. I'll take the 2x512's and replace them with 2x2 GB for $160-$180.
Any other considerations I'm missing here? I don't do much gaming or video editing so I have no need for the pro apart from feeling awesome about myself for blowing an extra 300-500 on a status symbol.
The Dell also doesn't have n wireless and doesn't state what resolution the screen is it. Also, being 14" probably makes it LESS desirable as it is bigger to lug around. Furthermore, Dell doesn't state the weight. I briefly considered PC laptops, but it's hard to find one that isn't a cow....
You also forgot to include the bluetooth, and if you include the 802.11n and the bluetooth, you are looking at less than $100 difference. Not to mention that if you want the "ultimate" version of windows, the Dell is MORE expensive. You get the ultimate version of Leopard with the macbook
That being said, how long does it usually take for the laptops to get out to resellers? Because of my situation(long story) I pretty much have to order from a reseller.
Value of running Leopard and not Vista (or XP):
PRICELESS
Post of the day.
Luckily I still have 2 x 1 GB from last year. ($150 ouch!)
I'll get 4 GB one day.
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/MacBook/DDR2/
i think they have a great value and rep. for mac memory
Hey, I agree...do it myself and save big.
But if they charge that AND get it...is Apple stupid for charging it?
Just Bought macbook "ultimate" Biltmore Store
I just bought the latest macbook at the Biltmore Apple Store. They insisted I wanted a macpro...no new macbooks. This went on for awhile when somebody said they were unloading things in the back. Another guy goes out to look and gee, I'm not brain dead after all, MacBook 2.2. and it's being called "Ultimate MacBook."
Then they wondered aloud in a huddle wether they were allowed to sell it yet. I was cranky at this point and took out credit card, said I was buying right now or going home and ordering online. They sold it to me.
Their attitude took a chunk of fun out of buying a new toy. I'll get over it as soon as I take this new "ultimate" out of it's box. I'm upgrading from an older G4 ibook so this should be damn cool.
I just bought the latest macbook at the Biltmore Apple Store. They insisted I wanted a macpro...no new macbooks. This went on for awhile when somebody said they were unloading things in the back. Another guy goes out to look and gee, I'm not brain dead after all, MacBook 2.2. and it's being called "Ultimate MacBook."
Then they wondered aloud in a huddle wether they were allowed to sell it yet. I was cranky at this point and took out credit card, said I was buying right now or going home and ordering online. They sold it to me.
Their attitude took a chunk of fun out of buying a new toy. I'll get over it as soon as I take this new "ultimate" out of it's box. I'm upgrading from an older G4 ibook so this should be damn cool.
More or less
The only things I use my laptop for work-wise is word processing and web-based research. My Dell does these things crappily and causes me a fair amount of frustration, but strictly speaking I can put up with it for another 6 months or so if there is something truly worth it down the line.
The only things I use my laptop for work-wise is word processing and web-based research. My Dell does these things crappily and causes me a fair amount of frustration, but strictly speaking I can put up with it for another 6 months or so if there is something truly worth it down the line.
I really am happy as i am not sure how the alum will look always liked the white so bought today, the new imacs look tacky, IMHO, and worry what will happed to the macbook so i am good.
so i am good.i can see what you are saying here. but if we paid attention to how well the CDN Dollar was doing, we wouldn't really be America, Land of the Self-Involved...now would we?
Taxes, schmaxes...i am jealous of all countries with 15% sales tax and healthcare for all.
Tax people for what they BUY not what they EARN! ughhhh....at least i can get macs cheaper!
Don't forget that most people in Belgium have the day off today. At least that's why I think they haven't updated the Belgian store yet.
where are they?
Is apple just slow on updating all their pages? I am purchasing one of these for work ( I work at a church) and we go through an association that gets us a discount (it's like going to the education pricing page). But when I go to the store and click on Macbook, just the picture and info appear but none of the options to select and then checkout. I noticed they are updated for the education pages though. Comon Apple... I want my Macbook! I already waited 2 months for Leopard and then the update....
Is apple just slow on updating all their pages? I am purchasing one of these for work ( I work at a church) and we go through an association that gets us a discount (it's like going to the education pricing page). But when I go to the store and click on Macbook, just the picture and info appear but none of the options to select and then checkout. I noticed they are updated for the education pages though. Comon Apple... I want my Macbook! I already waited 2 months for Leopard and then the update....
No, they are geniuses if they get it lol.
Really if they cut the price down though, more people would upgrade and they might make more profit in volume.
If you can hold out, do it. I bought an iMac 6 week ago and have never had a laptop and I don't want to wait 6 months, so I didn't. And I love this little bad boy
UK Issues
If buying a US Macbook with the idea of using it in the UK, what compatibility issues will I come up against?
I am aware of the obvious power cable, and also I have heard of some issues with DVD regions and keyboard layouts?
What are the major issues I will come up against?
Many thanks,
If buying a US Macbook with the idea of using it in the UK, what compatibility issues will I come up against?
I am aware of the obvious power cable, and also I have heard of some issues with DVD regions and keyboard layouts?
What are the major issues I will come up against?
Many thanks,
finally!
I've been waiting for this update ever since my iBook G4 800Mhz died on me last summer (logic board failure)!
Since the Canadian online store insists on gouging us though, I think I'll make a trip to New York city to visit that spanking new Apple Store instead.
I have some questions for you guys:
- Will I still be able to get an edu discount at the NY Apple Store even though I work/study in Canada? Do I need some paper proof to get an edu discount? (I've only ever shopped online for edu discounts for Apple products)
- is there a store in NY city where I can buy some good and cheap RAM for the MB that I'll be buying (might as well max it out to 4GB if I can get a good deal)? Will they do the install for me?
- does Leopard run smoothly on 1GB of RAM? I'm asking just in case I wait a little bit before upgrading my RAM...
- the battery on my iBook was getting really weak near the end and I wonder if it's partially my own fault. Just so I don't make the same mistakes with the new one: do you leave the laptop plugged in or do you unplug it when working? Do you leave it plugged in when the lid is closed and the battery is fully recharged? Or do you unplug it?
- can I expect some longer battery life from this SR upgrade?
Thanks!
I've been waiting for this update ever since my iBook G4 800Mhz died on me last summer (logic board failure)!
Since the Canadian online store insists on gouging us though, I think I'll make a trip to New York city to visit that spanking new Apple Store instead.
I have some questions for you guys:
- Will I still be able to get an edu discount at the NY Apple Store even though I work/study in Canada? Do I need some paper proof to get an edu discount? (I've only ever shopped online for edu discounts for Apple products)
- is there a store in NY city where I can buy some good and cheap RAM for the MB that I'll be buying (might as well max it out to 4GB if I can get a good deal)? Will they do the install for me?
- does Leopard run smoothly on 1GB of RAM? I'm asking just in case I wait a little bit before upgrading my RAM...
- the battery on my iBook was getting really weak near the end and I wonder if it's partially my own fault. Just so I don't make the same mistakes with the new one: do you leave the laptop plugged in or do you unplug it when working? Do you leave it plugged in when the lid is closed and the battery is fully recharged? Or do you unplug it?
- can I expect some longer battery life from this SR upgrade?
Thanks!
to all those Canadians:
Did apple change the price of the new macbooks compared to the older ones?
I'm in Oz, and the AUD is much stronger than it has been and is now almost equal to USD, yet the current prices are still as if the AUD is 1/3rd less valuable...
(Apple hasn't updated the AUS store yet, which is why I'm asking to see if I can expect a price cut)
Did apple change the price of the new macbooks compared to the older ones?
I'm in Oz, and the AUD is much stronger than it has been and is now almost equal to USD, yet the current prices are still as if the AUD is 1/3rd less valuable...
(Apple hasn't updated the AUS store yet, which is why I'm asking to see if I can expect a price cut)