shadowlander said:
They don't mention easy access HD drive on the MacBook page though and that does have it. However, I think these new MBPs will have the same difficult to get to hard drive, as the enclosure hasn't been redesigned.
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They don't mention easy access HD drive on the MacBook page though and that does have it. However, I think these new MBPs will have the same difficult to get to hard drive, as the enclosure hasn't been redesigned.
well, i took the plunge and just ordered my first mac. i got the c2d mbp 15.4". looking forward to opening it up and finding out why people are so fanatical over the mac os.
it's been fun!
it's been fun!
just ordered the high end 15 inch. i wonder if the apple stores will have these in stock starting today
Not a new enclosure
I just finished looking at the Apple photo gallery of the new C2D MBP 15" and as far as I can tell the case is the same as the CD release. This raises several questions:
1) Has the heat issue been addressed?
2) As this release was _silent_ and basically only included a processor bump and the re-introduction of the FW800 port on the 15", can we expect a full blown new design at MWSF?
Sopranino (Happy that my previous predictions have proved to be wrong)
I just finished looking at the Apple photo gallery of the new C2D MBP 15" and as far as I can tell the case is the same as the CD release. This raises several questions:
1) Has the heat issue been addressed?
2) As this release was _silent_ and basically only included a processor bump and the re-introduction of the FW800 port on the 15", can we expect a full blown new design at MWSF?
Sopranino (Happy that my previous predictions have proved to be wrong)
64 Bit?
Ok, so I know Core 2 Duo is 64 bit and not to bring anyone down but....
Has anyone noticed that unlike the iMac pages, the new MacBook Pro C2D pages have no claims to being 64 Bit?
Hmmm....interesting...
I'll probably be buying soon...I've been carrying around a 20" iMac G5 in an "iLugger" case like a freakin idiot....I'm glad this day is finally here. But I'm always suspicious of big buys like a computer.
Ok, so I know Core 2 Duo is 64 bit and not to bring anyone down but....
Has anyone noticed that unlike the iMac pages, the new MacBook Pro C2D pages have no claims to being 64 Bit?
Hmmm....interesting...
I'll probably be buying soon...I've been carrying around a 20" iMac G5 in an "iLugger" case like a freakin idiot....I'm glad this day is finally here. But I'm always suspicious of big buys like a computer.
Beau said:
"Every MacBook offers either the Intel Core Duo or Intel Core 2 Duo. A single chip with two processor cores, each processor gives MacBook faster performance, 64-bit capability, and speeds up to 2.33GHz." - www.apple.com/macbook/
I'm trying to order, but in the Netherlands you can choose between
Dutch of Engl/int keyboard.
I'd prefer the US, with the \ above the enter and the ~ above the tab. That is not available in the Netherlands. I don't know what the difference is. I think, looking at other apples. That the Eng/int keyboard has the \ next to the large sized enter and the ~ next to the shift. (by heart)
Anyone knows the difference?
Also the Eng/int does not have a delete, but only a backspace.
Anyone have info or knows where I can find this?
Cheers
Peter
Dutch of Engl/int keyboard.
I'd prefer the US, with the \ above the enter and the ~ above the tab. That is not available in the Netherlands. I don't know what the difference is. I think, looking at other apples. That the Eng/int keyboard has the \ next to the large sized enter and the ~ next to the shift. (by heart)
Anyone knows the difference?
Also the Eng/int does not have a delete, but only a backspace.
Anyone have info or knows where I can find this?
Cheers
Peter
daneoni said:
I'll walk down to my local apple store first thing when I woke up tomorrow and stand (or sit) there for one hour playing with both the glossy and matte screen. Thus I will decide later.
Girlfriend of mine complained about glossy screen being not good for long hours work since she used it at work (especially someone like me who stared at a computer my whole time)
She said it's a Dell brand. I insisted that Apple is better, but I am really feeling in doubt now =(
suwandy. at the same resolution, it is the same screen by the same manufacturer probably. Either that or its CM vs another producer with the exact same specs (which are all probably made in the exact same plant with samsung or cm electronics attached later)
azeteg said:
Yes, but me and Satan love our glossy screens. The colors are a bit more vibrant due to the higher reflective nature, which admittedly can make it a little more troublesome for serious print and color work. I think for general use the glossy is more pleasing... Works better in high ambient light or outdoors (tried that yesterday since it was such a nice day and it was being discussed in the forum). Glossy screens in areas where they can catch reflections can be a real @!^&# though compared to the matte screen.
Zic said:
emotion said:
Or it could be that the page advertises both the old macbooks and the new macbook pros...hmmm
They're here!
They're finally here! Now, my only problem is with RAM. It would be real nice to max out the 2.33 15.4" MBP but is it cheaper to get that 2GB module installed by Apple or buy somewhere else? With other size modules, this would be a no brainer, but the 2GB still has a pretty high price tag. Does anyone sell those for under $600? I'm estimating since they remove a 1GB stick that is around $150. Anyone know? I guess I can wait for the prices to drop but we've all been waiting since August for these damn things I'm tired of it. I'm going to purchase through the ADC, so I can now afford to max it out through Apple but would perfer a less expensive alternative.
They're finally here! Now, my only problem is with RAM. It would be real nice to max out the 2.33 15.4" MBP but is it cheaper to get that 2GB module installed by Apple or buy somewhere else? With other size modules, this would be a no brainer, but the 2GB still has a pretty high price tag. Does anyone sell those for under $600? I'm estimating since they remove a 1GB stick that is around $150. Anyone know? I guess I can wait for the prices to drop but we've all been waiting since August for these damn things I'm tired of it. I'm going to purchase through the ADC, so I can now afford to max it out through Apple but would perfer a less expensive alternative.
and to think i was annoyed when my phone started freaking out with my friend on the other end yelling, "WAKE UP! THEY'RE HERE!"
do you think they'll be in stores?
do you think they'll be in stores?
ahh maan
ive decided to go mb not mbp...
what happened to full laptop refresh? ohh well.. keeep on waiting
ive decided to go mb not mbp...
what happened to full laptop refresh? ohh well.. keeep on waiting
Getting through to Apple is tough today... Been hung up on once already and on hold for 14 minutes now... Ah well, it is worth the wait right?
Yes! (rhetorical)
Yes! (rhetorical)
Mr.Gadget said:Getting through to Apple is tough today... Been hung up on once already and on hold for 14 minutes now... Ah well, it is worth the wait right?
Yes! (rhetorical)
Not really worth it for me. In general, I prefer to wait until it's not quite so busy in situations like these. That way I can actually do something fun or useful with that time.