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Did I Just Order the Wrong Mac?

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CoffeeCake

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Uh-oh.

After months and months of trying to decide between a macbook black and (refurbished) macbook pro, I finally opted for a macbook black.

Only, I just now noticed after my order, that the mid range macbook white could be configured the same as the macbook black but at a savings of about $200.

Did I read the comparison of the configuration right or is there an advantage ot the macbook black that I didn't see?

That savings could buy me an airport express or MS Office 08!

Should I change my order or is there a hidden advantage to the higher end macbook?

Thanks for the advice!!
 
swiftaw said:
yeah, you're paying $200 for the color
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and +40GB HDD storage.


Nah, Macworld benchmarks show that the blackbook performed well :)
 

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phungy said:
and +40GB HDD storage.


Nah, Macworld benchmarks show that the blackbook performed well :)
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Thanks! Honestly, as long as I'm getting at least a bump, I feel better with the product. Otherwise, I'm thinking of better ways to spend that money.
 
swiftaw said:
yeah, you're paying $200 for the color
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Nowadays yes, you pay a premium of 125$ for the color black (if they are equally specked, the black has 160GB standard) But for when I bought mine (Dec 06') it was a difference of 50$ just for the color (120GB standard in the black one, 80 in the mid-range white). Apparently the hdd prices have fallen. I got mine instead of the MBP because it has the same price tag of the 12" PB it was replacing, although I wanted a MBP.

-Victor
 
skye12 said:
You'll be happier with the white. Cannot fathom why anyone would
spend that extra money on color.
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People spend money for aesthetics. Don't you? If you were to get an ugly hooker for $50 vs a good looking one for $100, they both do the same thing, but the better looking one pleases the senses more!
 
I personally would go for the black over the white anyday, but then I'm in the $150 difference between blackbook and MBA both with 2GB RAM, and the MBA is much nicer looking
 
errol said:
People spend money for aesthetics. Don't you? If you were to get an ugly hooker for $50 vs a good looking one for $100, they both do the same thing, but the better looking one pleases the senses more!
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And trust me, you want a machook pro, not a machook. Big difference.
 
skye12 said:
You'll be happier with the white. Cannot fathom why anyone would
spend that extra money on color.
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4 things: 1- aesthetics, yes people pay more for beautiful things. 2- material, white ones scratch very very easily (I rather have my MB dirty than scratched) 3- Store availability, what if you wanted 160GB and like in my case online or other purchasing method rather than in store pickup was impossible; you'll get the better spec'd one in the store. 4- personal choice/budget

-Victor
 
Well I paid extra to have my new car in Diamond Black Perlescent paint so I can fully understand someone wanting to pay extra for a colour. Besides, you always pay more for black these days. Even though once upon a time everything was black. LOL.
 
Abstract said:
Its black finish gives it additional speed. Run a sticker of a flame along the top of the blackbook. Unofficial tests confirm that the laptop performs 3% better.
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What are official tests considered as? Ones done by Apple? Does Apple even do benchmarks?
 
Victor ch said:
3- Store availability, what if you wanted 160GB and like in my case online or other purchasing method rather than in store pickup was impossible; you'll get the better spec'd one in the store.

-Victor
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Well seriously, you can buy any 160(+)GB SATA drive for your macbook and install it yourself, it takes no longer than 5 mins and 3 screws after you take the battery out. I'd never pay someone to do that when its that easy, youtube it I'm sure theres a bunch of how-to vidoes
 
If you prefer the black, then stick with it.

I prefer the black myself, but am not in the market for a MacBook.

yadmonkey said:
Not true. 160GB 1.8" drives (and anything over 80GB) are a couple of mm thicker than anything up to 80GB. They are not installable in the Macbook Air.
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Where does the MacBook Air come into this?

We are referring to the black and white MacBook .
 
kingcrowing said:
Well seriously, you can buy any 160(+)GB SATA drive for your macbook and install it yourself, it takes no longer than 5 mins and 3 screws after you take the battery out. I'd never pay someone to do that when its that easy, youtube it I'm sure theres a bunch of how-to vidoes
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I know, Im familiar with computer interiors, but I honestly (even though it doesn't void warranty) would hate go thru all the hassle of getting the OS in there etc etc, I just did that with my revived PB G4 but is still time consuming.

-Victor
 
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