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Black or White MacBook? You choose!
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I love the feel of the black matte finish, but I prefer the white interior. So I modded my 1.83GHz CD white MacBook
I love the feel of the black matte finish, but I prefer the white interior. So I modded my 1.83GHz CD white MacBook
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I love the feel of the black matte finish, but I prefer the white interior. So I modded my 1.83GHz CD white MacBook
That looks nice. I wouldn't mind getting a white MB just to do that.
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I love the feel of the black matte finish, but I prefer the white interior. So I modded my 1.83GHz CD white MacBook
and you have no problems with discoloration on the white keypad/palm rest?
looks good btw.
That is pretty cool, but I was a little concerned about the "EXTREMELY DIFFICULT" installation rating for the MacBook.
Did you find it difficult to install?
for those complaining about smudges, i much rather take 2 seconds to wipe down a smudge than to deal with scratches and discoloration which are probably permanent.
i feel like the white apple computers look antique once aluminum upgrades are released, while black will still look cool and modern.
BLACK ALL THE WAY
i feel like the white apple computers look antique once aluminum upgrades are released, while black will still look cool and modern.
BLACK ALL THE WAY
black or white ?
I got a blackbook but like the look of the whitebook too. I like the shiny white but so far the matte black hasn't been that problematic. It is true, a magic eraser does make the black finish look clean and the smears and prints seem to be slower in returning. The black keys get shiny compared to dirty looking like the white mac. Marware does make a nice stick on wrist rest cover in both black and white that saves the original finish.
At least with the black there's no doubt it's the premium model, the white can be the pricier model or the cheaper one and no one will know. Like George Harrison said, "it's what you value". I'm pretty anal about appearance and dirt and all so that's one reason I went with the black.
I got a blackbook but like the look of the whitebook too. I like the shiny white but so far the matte black hasn't been that problematic. It is true, a magic eraser does make the black finish look clean and the smears and prints seem to be slower in returning. The black keys get shiny compared to dirty looking like the white mac. Marware does make a nice stick on wrist rest cover in both black and white that saves the original finish.
At least with the black there's no doubt it's the premium model, the white can be the pricier model or the cheaper one and no one will know. Like George Harrison said, "it's what you value". I'm pretty anal about appearance and dirt and all so that's one reason I went with the black.
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I love the feel of the black matte finish, but I prefer the white interior. So I modded my 1.83GHz CD white MacBook
That's a good example of having your cake and eating it too..
Nope. I had my original case replaced under warranty about 18 months ago for discolouration. You might notice a slight nick in the front right hand corner of the keyboard; that is the sum damage of dropping it from about 4'.
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There have been a number of "chicks dig it" posts, which I hope the fellas aren't confusing with "chicks dig me with it". Really, do guys with black macbooks score more than guys with white macbooks? I've never looked at a guy using a blackbook and thought "His macbook is black... how incredibly manly, and... sexy. He spent an extra $200 on his computer, so he must be loaded and therefore totally do-able..." If anything, guys with blackbooks are less secure with their manliness and thereby less likely to score.
But... if we're playing by those rules... has anyone heard of the Five Times Rule? Hot chick. Hot chick on a bike: five times hotter. Hot chick. Hot chick topless: five times hotter. Hot topless chick on a bike... you do the math because I can't count higher than five.
That's why I drive a stick and I'm buying BLACK. And I ride around topless on a motorcycle.
Also, black is very slimming and goes with almost any outfit.
But really, who spends $200 extra in the off chance they might win a piece of tail? If that's your reason for buying black, you should take your $200 to a state where prostitution is legal and buy as much tail as it will get you.
There have been a number of "chicks dig it" posts, which I hope the fellas aren't confusing with "chicks dig me with it". Really, do guys with black macbooks score more than guys with white macbooks? I've never looked at a guy using a blackbook and thought "His macbook is black... how incredibly manly, and... sexy. He spent an extra $200 on his computer, so he must be loaded and therefore totally do-able..." If anything, guys with blackbooks are less secure with their manliness and thereby less likely to score.
But... if we're playing by those rules... has anyone heard of the Five Times Rule? Hot chick. Hot chick on a bike: five times hotter. Hot chick. Hot chick topless: five times hotter. Hot topless chick on a bike... you do the math because I can't count higher than five.
That's why I drive a stick and I'm buying BLACK. And I ride around topless on a motorcycle.
Also, black is very slimming and goes with almost any outfit.
But really, who spends $200 extra in the off chance they might win a piece of tail? If that's your reason for buying black, you should take your $200 to a state where prostitution is legal and buy as much tail as it will get you.
I have the white one, the hubby has the black one. We bought his first and when I bought my white one I got the same specs as he had cheaper. I like the white one better. The black matte finish leaves finger prints and I usually make sure my hands are clean before using any computer so my white one doesn't have dirt on it. I vote for white.
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