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Are you buying the NEW Macbook?
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The biggest advantage of SSD is shock resistance.
However, since the rest of the MacBook is not "ruggedized" while the SSD may survive the MacBook won't.
A far better use of your money is to buy a 500GB Samsung instead (under $150 here in the U.S.)
However, since the rest of the MacBook is not "ruggedized" while the SSD may survive the MacBook won't.
A far better use of your money is to buy a 500GB Samsung instead (under $150 here in the U.S.)
I doubt I can find the intel ssd anywhere else over here in Sweden.
I think the new MacBooks are great but I'm not buying right now. I promised myself that I would not upgrade my notebook until it's three years old. I purchased it in July '06 so that means I only have 9 more months to go.
Being that July is a summer month and Apple likes to use that time to get rid of the current stock to make way for the new, I'll probably end up waiting until October or November to purchase. That means it'll be at least a year before the new look machine is in my hand.
If anyone is willing to donate one my way, I'll gladly accept it before then.
Being that July is a summer month and Apple likes to use that time to get rid of the current stock to make way for the new, I'll probably end up waiting until October or November to purchase. That means it'll be at least a year before the new look machine is in my hand.
If anyone is willing to donate one my way, I'll gladly accept it before then.
Wouldn't the ssd give me a lot more performance? Faster boot times, faster load times etc?
I reluctantly answered yes merely because i'm gonna be using Oracle and SQL on my course soon and need a computer that can run windows. Sadly my 12" PoweBook can't do that. My iMac can but i can't take my iMac to school so it just sits on my desk looking pretty.
Realistically i have to sell my iMac & G4 and get the MacBook if i want to make life easier for myself that way i can access windows on the go and not have to wait till i get home with the macbook
But i was hoping for a price cut not hike especially given the state of the economy and the loss of Firewire made me die a little inside but in all honesty i don't use it that much but i'd still have liked it as an option
Realistically i have to sell my iMac & G4 and get the MacBook if i want to make life easier for myself that way i can access windows on the go and not have to wait till i get home with the macbook
But i was hoping for a price cut not hike especially given the state of the economy and the loss of Firewire made me die a little inside but in all honesty i don't use it that much but i'd still have liked it as an option
For me, no for now. My 11 month old MacBook suits me fine and still works like new. The revisions looked great, but don't warrant me getting a new one in the next few months. As for the MBP, the revisions to that are a little more tempting as to getting a new one, but as I said, still don't warrant me getting one anytime soon.
I will probably get a MBP at the end of this coming-summer, or wait a month or two into September or October of next year if there are rumored updates around then. I'll need a new computer by then for my freshman year of college, and by then I think that a new computer will be warranted, but I will probably go the route of the MBP.
I will probably get a MBP at the end of this coming-summer, or wait a month or two into September or October of next year if there are rumored updates around then. I'll need a new computer by then for my freshman year of college, and by then I think that a new computer will be warranted, but I will probably go the route of the MBP.
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ordered my 2.4 MacBook aluminum yesterday with overnight shipping... Got an email at 1am saying it shipped and is coming today!! So excited to boot this baby up
ordered my 2.4 MacBook aluminum yesterday with overnight shipping... Got an email at 1am saying it shipped and is coming today!! So excited to boot this baby up
No - Not buying a new Macbook b/c its not worth it for me. I still have my 2.2 SR Blackbook w/ 4gb ram. Maybe in a year or so when its time for an upgrade. Although I would really like having nvidia powerd visuals!
My current Blackbook is fine for another year or two. I'm not a gamer so it is all about looks and I can live with my older model for now. I do like the silver but not enough for a sale. I actually have the money for it but will wait to see what will happen at Macworld 2009. If I was going to get another machine it will be the Pro for 2k.
I was hoping to if it was $999.
But now I see that the Aluminum one starts at $1299, and to get that backlit keyboard (which I really want) I'd have to go with the $1499. I wasn't prepared to spend another $500 on it, so I'm still on the fence. In all likelihood, I'm going to wait.
Granted, I'm in love with the NVIDIA, aluminum and glass design, and the multitouch trackpad.
But now I see that the Aluminum one starts at $1299, and to get that backlit keyboard (which I really want) I'd have to go with the $1499. I wasn't prepared to spend another $500 on it, so I'm still on the fence. In all likelihood, I'm going to wait.
Granted, I'm in love with the NVIDIA, aluminum and glass design, and the multitouch trackpad.
Honestly, I don't like the new Macbook at all.
Plus, I'm perfectly content with my current all white macbook. Maybe in a few years I will update, but now, its not needed for me.
Plus, I'm perfectly content with my current all white macbook. Maybe in a few years I will update, but now, its not needed for me.
+10000!!!!!
what is the display like?
have you got any problems?
size color rendering or eyes tired ?
give us feedback!!!!!
planning to order one base+250GB now!!!!
I just realized how the track pad on the new MB's are not different from the old trackpads on the old macbooks...The new MB has no button, but the old MB's have a button, but you don't have to use it. You can do the same thing on the old MB trackpad as the new on. Just turn off the button in settings.
Even more reason to not buy this new MB.
Even more reason to not buy this new MB.
Actually the new high-end Macbook is now $1599, not $1499. Take $50 off if you are a student.
$1599 MacBook is the Sweet Spot
Yes, I was going to buy MacBook Pro, but when I saw the specs on the $1599 MacBook, same 2.4 GHz processor as Pro, new aluminum case, fast memory, 9400 graphics, lighted keyboard (that was a must for me), etc., I decided to save the $400 difference. I ordered it online at Apple store yesterday. I got it with 320gb drive. I got the 2gb instead of 4gb, as I thought the price would be cheaper at Crucial (should have checked it), but its the same price. However, if you wait about a month or longer, I bet crucial's will be less. I think this $1599 model is the sweet spot, balancing price and feature. I had wanted a matte screen, but they are no more, so not a decision point. Also, I didn't need the firewire connection, as I'm coming from a PC. So, I'm really excited, it should be here next week.
Yes, I was going to buy MacBook Pro, but when I saw the specs on the $1599 MacBook, same 2.4 GHz processor as Pro, new aluminum case, fast memory, 9400 graphics, lighted keyboard (that was a must for me), etc., I decided to save the $400 difference. I ordered it online at Apple store yesterday. I got it with 320gb drive. I got the 2gb instead of 4gb, as I thought the price would be cheaper at Crucial (should have checked it), but its the same price. However, if you wait about a month or longer, I bet crucial's will be less. I think this $1599 model is the sweet spot, balancing price and feature. I had wanted a matte screen, but they are no more, so not a decision point. Also, I didn't need the firewire connection, as I'm coming from a PC. So, I'm really excited, it should be here next week.
My original first gen works just fine. If it dies, I'll probably go for the new one but it might be in its 2nd or third generation by then. Meanwhile, I can keep using my FW port and my mini-dvi adapter.
That is not the same exact feature, the trackpad on the new computers is larger, and the trackpad is actually a button that can be pressed, while the feature that you are referring to is just the trackpad sensing that you are tapping the trackpad, so not the same feature.
You can't select multiple options!
These are my selections.
No - Lack of Firewire (I need FW for my TM backup drive and camera)
No - Too expensive (I can get a MBP's worth of specs for $1299)
No - Revision wasn't enough to make me buy (still integrated graphics! And on a machine selling for $1599 without BTO options!)
No - I'm buying a Vista, Apple really screwed me over.
As for the last option, I'm giving Apple one more revision. If Apple doesn't deliver, then it's gonna be a machine that costs less that the high-end MB but kills the 15" MBP, both high and low-end models.
Mac OS X may be nice (I love it!), but it's not worth more than 1.5x the cost for identical PC hardware. Perhaps later on I could hack a notebook PC and install OS X.
These are my selections.
No - Lack of Firewire (I need FW for my TM backup drive and camera)
No - Too expensive (I can get a MBP's worth of specs for $1299)
No - Revision wasn't enough to make me buy (still integrated graphics! And on a machine selling for $1599 without BTO options!)
No - I'm buying a Vista, Apple really screwed me over.
As for the last option, I'm giving Apple one more revision. If Apple doesn't deliver, then it's gonna be a machine that costs less that the high-end MB but kills the 15" MBP, both high and low-end models.
Mac OS X may be nice (I love it!), but it's not worth more than 1.5x the cost for identical PC hardware. Perhaps later on I could hack a notebook PC and install OS X.
I use a BT mouse most of the time instead of my trackpad, so the new improved trackpads are not a big deal to me. I just prefer using a mouse most of the time. They looked cool and performed alright when I tested them today, but it isn't a selling point for me personally.
You can't select multiple options!
These are my selections.
No - Lack of Firewire (I need FW for my TM backup drive and camera)
No - Too expensive (I can get a MBP's worth of specs for $1299)
No - Revision wasn't enough to make me buy (still integrated graphics! And on a machine selling for $1599 without BTO options!)
No - I'm buying a Vista, Apple really screwed me over.
As for the last option, I'm giving Apple one more revision. If Apple doesn't deliver, then it's gonna be a machine that costs less that the high-end MB but kills the 15" MBP, both high and low-end models.
Mac OS X may be nice (I love it!), but it's not worth more than 1.5x the cost for identical PC hardware. Perhaps later on I could hack a notebook PC and install OS X.
I have disagreed with you before, but you are right. Apple should of done more especially with the prices they are asking for. I love OS X and I will keep my current Macbook for a year or 2 (depending on what Apple does). I'm sure you didn't expect Apple to give the new Macbooks dedicated graphics. I know some of the kiddies on here were saying they thought they would, but you had to know Apple wasn't going there. Overall Apple didn't impress me with this change. Looks might be an improvement (depending on the person if they like the new looks or not) and maybe Apple thinks most people will buy it b/c it has the big Apple illuminated on it and it looks pretty. From the many, many posts on here they are right. Looks mean everything to some and they don't care what is under the hood. They will defend it b/c they will be buying it, but deep down they know it wasn't a great revision(graphics are better, but not enough to justify the price). Hopefully Apple will see the error of their ways and make the next gen or 2 a lot better.
No firewire, no sale.
This refurbed Pro is coming tomorrow; better specced, larger screen, equal price:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/FB133LL/A#overview
This refurbed Pro is coming tomorrow; better specced, larger screen, equal price:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/FB133LL/A#overview