just got a macBook, is illuminated keyboard worth $400??

[megadon]

the one I have doesn't have the illuminated keyboard, and I don't need the extra gigs and other stuff, but all tax included, you guys think its worth it?
its in canadian dollars if it makes a diff

 

[aznguyen316]

me? nope, don't think it's worth it. check what I did to my MB by saving that money. (sig)

 

[aznguyen316]

also read this: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/586937/

could give you some ideas, read some opinions.

 

[megadon]

also read this: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/586937/

could give you some ideas, read some opinions.

thanks a lot,
ya I already have an external hard drive, so the extra gigs would be pretty useless..

but I'm gonna check out the link..thanks..

 

[sjc83]

i dont think it is...

 

[ayeying]

I got it because of the illuminated keyboard. Can't live without it... but I wish I got the 2.0GHz model now because I'm using my MacBook as a desktop and taking the MacBook Pro everywhere.

 

[macDonalds]

It's nice, I have it on the MBP, but it's not $400 nice.

 

[SnowLeopard2008]

I think that the better processor and extra HD space is worth it. It's more like $300 and not $400.

 

[darngooddesign]

The keyboard and close to half a Ghz is def worth the $300.

 

[Drewsky87]

I got the 2.4GHz model mostly because I figured if I'm going to shell out all this money I'm gonna go all out so I don't regret it later. The keyboard is pretty nice, after using it for the past week (my MB is brand new) I turn the back lights off and I don't know how I went without it on my old HP notebook. I'm more than pleased with my $1800+ purchase (well $1700 with MS Office after my discount).

 

[rimbdizz]

totally worth it. it is so sexy and superficial. you can see where your money went rather than just visualizing that you bought better hardware (ie faster cpu and stuff....)

 

[superxero3]

worth it.. the keyboard is awesome.

 

[angemon89]

Absolutely not. Do you know what's worth $400? Four $100 dollar bills - that you can use to spur the economy elsewhere.

 

[Colin0317]

You can always buy a 2.4 refurbished for about $150 CAN more than the 2.0 new. I heard the refurbished are exactly like a new unit without the fancy box...

 

[GeekGirl*]

I honestly miss the lit keyboard on my 2.0.

 

[NewMacbookPlz]

If you know how to type without looking at the keyboard, it's worthless.

 

[Drewsky87]

If you know how to type without looking at the keyboard, it's worthless.

I can type just fine without looking at the keyboard but it's still nice to have because of the function keys.

 

[rKunda]

It's pricey, but man, I can't imagine no backlighting. I love it!

 

[acurafan]

so not worth it, my gf has it b/c she's possessive and superficial i memorized my keyboard and use the extra $$ somewhere else.

 

[steve31]

I use mine all the time while I am watching TV so for me it is a must. Its one of my favorite things with the Macbook.

 

[aznguyen316]

I'm sure I'd use it if I had it, but it's one of those things where I'd take it b/c it was free, rather than pay for it.

 

[TuffLuffJimmy]

Absolutely not. Do you know what's worth $400? Four $100 dollar bills - that you can use to spur the economy elsewhere.

pffft
How is spending the money on a Mac different than spending it elsewhere?

 

[NewMacbookPlz]

I can type just fine without looking at the keyboard but it's still nice to have because of the function keys.

Never had an issue, but I guess that's why they offer it as an option

 

[Boston Fan]

The difference between the educational discounts on the two models, plus the value of the additional HD space (which I needed) made the difference only $160. That was easily worth it for me for the illuminated keyboard and faster processor.

 

[MacGeek767]

the keyboard is not worth $400

the other stuff that comes with that new MacBook compared to the older MacBook, however, is...