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MacBook and MacBook Pro Unpacking, Disassembly and First Impressions
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Can I put 7200 RPM 2.5" drive on the new MacBook 2.0 Ghz?
I just order the 2.0 GHZ New MacBook with 4GB Ram today, I'm just wonder can I put a 7200 RPM drive on it?
Also I have two 23" Apple display at home, can I hook it up with my new MacBook by using the dual DVI connector?
I just order the 2.0 GHZ New MacBook with 4GB Ram today, I'm just wonder can I put a 7200 RPM drive on it?
Also I have two 23" Apple display at home, can I hook it up with my new MacBook by using the dual DVI connector?
Yeah, same question here. I remember when the Macbooks first came out in 2006. I was one of the first buyers. The overheat and the noise were so annoying that I had to return my Macbook and I haven't been using a Mac since then.
I am planning to buy one next week but I don't wanna get into same kind of Rev. A problems again.
Anyone has any experience to share?
ALL OF THAT DOESN'T MATTER BECAUSE THE OG ENTRY LEVEL MB HAS A FASTER PROCESSOR THAN THE ENTRY LEVEL NEW ONE!!!
how is this progress?
they are not from the same generation of processors so the new entry level one is way faster than the old one...
Take a look at the Geekbenches newbie.
http://browse.geekbench.ca/geekbench2/view/81689
http://browse.geekbench.ca/geekbench2/view/81693
If you just want raw CPU power then an older 2.4 GHz is a good idea to same some money.
Can you run an instance of "yes > /dev/null" in two Terminal windows? What about YouTube playback?
Future Shop and Best Buy
I wonder what the Future Shop and Best Buy flyers this Friday will show. They always have MacBook ads every week. Last Friday was the last generation models.
I doubt this week will have the new ones, since they need to get specs/pix early. So when you see the flyer, it'll probably be the older model shown and you might be able to buy either the older (if any are in stock), or the newer model.
I wonder what the Future Shop and Best Buy flyers this Friday will show. They always have MacBook ads every week. Last Friday was the last generation models.
I doubt this week will have the new ones, since they need to get specs/pix early. So when you see the flyer, it'll probably be the older model shown and you might be able to buy either the older (if any are in stock), or the newer model.
Direct consumer complaints should be more effective, that's true. But with a certain amount of signatures in the background, pointing Apple to that petition may trigger more attention than simple feedback messages.
So, please help us:
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/MB1394/petition.html
You can escape the registration dialog by simply pressing Cmd-Q
No need to send Apple your E-Mail address and other personal information...
Have you done a comparison between the glossieness from an old glossy display versus the new glass-glossy displays? They seem to me to be MUCH more reflective
Are the speakers much better in this version?
I seem to remember that they were fairly poor in the old macbook...
I seem to remember that they were fairly poor in the old macbook...
My first impressions are based upon some time playing with the new MacBook in my local Retail Store. I'm not in the market to buy new as I got married earlier this year and am therefore flat broke! My 2 year old white C2D MacBook will have to suffice for another year but that's no big deal as it does its job quite nicely although I have suffered with the famous falling-to-pieces-plastic on my MacBook.
The Design & build
I know that it's not everybody's cup of tea but I actually like the new design; it feels tougher than the old plastic Macbooks (obviously - its metal!) and both the body and the screen feel rigid and strong. The black/silver colour looks cool and I actually like the keyboard layout (I may be the only person who does - perhaps I should be drugs tested...).
Trackpad
Interesting. My initial fear was that I would find the buttonless design difficult to use but, in fact, I was able to start using the track pad in my normal way i.e. clicking with my thumb whilst tracking with my index-finger. I tried using my index-finger to both track and click and it felt a little wierd at first.
I don't have access to even three fingered gestures but, having tried them and the four fingered ones, I like them.
Screen
Okay... *puts helmet on and takes cover* ... I like the glossy screens (I like the one on my current MacBook). Under the lights of the Retail Store, there was very little reflection and the display was bright, punchy, easilly readable and most useable. I don't know what it would be like in bright sunshine but I'd be very happy to use one of these in place of my current machine.
However, I can quite understand proffesionals who have complained of not having a matte option. I said above that there was "very little reflection" but I bet a lot of Pros would like "no reflection at all" i.e. a matte screen.
It's a shame that the discussion has descended into a somtimes vitriolic argument about the issue. The I-like-the-glossy brigade have, on occasion, accused the disgruntled Pros of being moaners but, from their point of view, they have a right to be disgruntled. They're not asking to do away with glossy altogether but simply to have the option of a matte screen.
The great Firewire debate
I'm not really qualified to have an opinion on this one - I don't use firewire and so couldn't care less about it not being there. I will say, however, that having a FW400 port on my existing MB has never got in my way so I'm sure I could live with one on the new MBs.
Overall
Nice! The new MB would certainly satisfy my needs. The lower end of the new design would be fine as I have no need of a backlit keyboard (I don't do a lot of typing in the dark). The only BTO I would do is an increased HD capacity.
EDIT: Probably my only concern would be over the durability of the new clickable trackpad - its a new moving part (I know there was a button before but this is different) and so we'll have to wait and see whether Apple's QC is on the ball in this matter
Time to start saving....
The Design & build
I know that it's not everybody's cup of tea but I actually like the new design; it feels tougher than the old plastic Macbooks (obviously - its metal!
) and both the body and the screen feel rigid and strong. The black/silver colour looks cool and I actually like the keyboard layout (I may be the only person who does - perhaps I should be drugs tested...).Trackpad
Interesting. My initial fear was that I would find the buttonless design difficult to use but, in fact, I was able to start using the track pad in my normal way i.e. clicking with my thumb whilst tracking with my index-finger. I tried using my index-finger to both track and click and it felt a little wierd at first.
I don't have access to even three fingered gestures but, having tried them and the four fingered ones, I like them.
Screen
Okay... *puts helmet on and takes cover* ... I like the glossy screens (I like the one on my current MacBook). Under the lights of the Retail Store, there was very little reflection and the display was bright, punchy, easilly readable and most useable. I don't know what it would be like in bright sunshine but I'd be very happy to use one of these in place of my current machine.
However, I can quite understand proffesionals who have complained of not having a matte option. I said above that there was "very little reflection" but I bet a lot of Pros would like "no reflection at all" i.e. a matte screen.
It's a shame that the discussion has descended into a somtimes vitriolic argument about the issue. The I-like-the-glossy brigade have, on occasion, accused the disgruntled Pros of being moaners but, from their point of view, they have a right to be disgruntled. They're not asking to do away with glossy altogether but simply to have the option of a matte screen.
The great Firewire debate
I'm not really qualified to have an opinion on this one - I don't use firewire and so couldn't care less about it not being there. I will say, however, that having a FW400 port on my existing MB has never got in my way so I'm sure I could live with one on the new MBs.
Overall
Nice! The new MB would certainly satisfy my needs. The lower end of the new design would be fine as I have no need of a backlit keyboard (I don't do a lot of typing in the dark). The only BTO I would do is an increased HD capacity.
EDIT: Probably my only concern would be over the durability of the new clickable trackpad - its a new moving part (I know there was a button before but this is different) and so we'll have to wait and see whether Apple's QC is on the ball in this matter
Time to start saving....
I batted around this question all day today with the sales reps and tech support... The told me "CHANGING THE HARD DRIVE WOULD DEFINITELY VOID YOUR MACBOOK WARRANTY"
I Argued for the fact they made it more accessible than ever and is like bringing down the cookies from on top of the Fridge and saying, "Now mommy said don't eat..."
Can anyone confirm this? I was told I would void the warranty...
The guy quoted the apple care agreement and it's ok if you change them. I can already do that on my acer and that has a much worse warrenty!
First impressions, a wonderful design that was spoiled.
The glossy screen is beyond words the most anti-pro feature, I could imagine.
The black border on the screen is quite distracting from the overall design aesthetic, and thats again thanks to the glossy screen.
An aluminum border would have blended with he overall design far better, and offered the possibility of a non glossy option.
The bevel tapered edge works well on the Air, but doesn't quite work here for me.
The glossy screen is beyond words the most anti-pro feature, I could imagine.
The black border on the screen is quite distracting from the overall design aesthetic, and thats again thanks to the glossy screen.
An aluminum border would have blended with he overall design far better, and offered the possibility of a non glossy option.
The bevel tapered edge works well on the Air, but doesn't quite work here for me.
Difficult Battery Changes
One thing that peeves me is that you now have to remove a cover to access the battery. While this may be aesthetically pleasing and not much of an issue when at home or in the office, I travel on airplanes often. Unfortunately in coach for long flights (6+ hours).
With my arms jammed between the fat guy to my right and the old man passed out (or dead?) to my left, I have to be a contortionist to change the battery as it is. Now, I'll have to remove a cover first, put that somewhere in the 3 square inches of "luxury tabletop space the airline so graciously affords me to which they expect me to be eternally grateful", dislocate my shoulder so that I can maneuver to remove my battery and throw it in my bag that is safely stowed beneath the seat in front of me, get my extra battery and place in the mac, then search for my cover in the 3 square inches of space only to find that the cover is no longer there but I quickly discover it is now on the floor under the feet of the fat guy to my right when I hear the dreaded "crunch". Oh yeah, then reset my dislocated shoulder and order my 4th Jack Daniels.
One thing that peeves me is that you now have to remove a cover to access the battery. While this may be aesthetically pleasing and not much of an issue when at home or in the office, I travel on airplanes often. Unfortunately in coach for long flights (6+ hours).
With my arms jammed between the fat guy to my right and the old man passed out (or dead?) to my left, I have to be a contortionist to change the battery as it is. Now, I'll have to remove a cover first, put that somewhere in the 3 square inches of "luxury tabletop space the airline so graciously affords me to which they expect me to be eternally grateful", dislocate my shoulder so that I can maneuver to remove my battery and throw it in my bag that is safely stowed beneath the seat in front of me, get my extra battery and place in the mac, then search for my cover in the 3 square inches of space only to find that the cover is no longer there but I quickly discover it is now on the floor under the feet of the fat guy to my right when I hear the dreaded "crunch". Oh yeah, then reset my dislocated shoulder and order my 4th Jack Daniels.
That sounds very very awkward.
You could try it a different way.
1. Take second battery out of your bag and place it on your lap (between the laptop and your stomach).
2. Turn laptop over and place on lap.
3. Take off cover and place it on top of the laptop on the space that you don't remove.
4. quickly and easily swap the batteries.
5. Pop the cover, which is in your sights all the time, back on.
6. Turn laptop over.
7. Job done
Or
1. Read a book
DV Camera Connection via USB
Sorry if this has already been done but am I right in assuming that if you buy a non HD digital video camera (the type with a hard drive built in), that this will work fine with a usb connection to the new MacBook? I'm not a pro, will only use a dv camera for occassional use.
Any help with this appreciated.
Sorry if this has already been done but am I right in assuming that if you buy a non HD digital video camera (the type with a hard drive built in), that this will work fine with a usb connection to the new MacBook? I'm not a pro, will only use a dv camera for occassional use.
Any help with this appreciated.
I never thought I would do this: I just bought the old 15-inch MacBook Pro. I had a chance to see the new MacBook Pro in the Apple Store alongside a 17-inch MacBook Pro with matte screen. Wow! What a difference... The 17-inch was easy on the eye, no reflections whatsoever. The screen of the 15-inch was a mess, just too many reflections. Since I work 9+ hours a day non-stop on my computer I do need something which is easy on the eye.
So, after 4 years my old Powerbook G4 12-inch will be replaced by a new old 15-inch MacBook Pro.. It's kinda sad, since I really like the unibody design, but the end of the day it's just a tool and not a fashion statement. Now I'm good for the next 4 years and hope by 2012 Apple has started listening to its customers again.
So, after 4 years my old Powerbook G4 12-inch will be replaced by a new old 15-inch MacBook Pro.. It's kinda sad, since I really like the unibody design, but the end of the day it's just a tool and not a fashion statement. Now I'm good for the next 4 years and hope by 2012 Apple has started listening to its customers again.
had a question regarding the GHZ on the new macbook.
its the 2.0 ghz faster then the older macbook with 2.1 and 2.4 ghz???
sorry i know its a noob question. But pls anyone answer me this.
its the 2.0 ghz faster then the older macbook with 2.1 and 2.4 ghz???
sorry i know its a noob question. But pls anyone answer me this.
re: first Impressions in store
The owner let me feel how hot the new MB was running. It had been on for a while, as she was in the middle of transferring stuff from her old computer. Since an older MB was on display adjacent to where she was working, it was an easy comparison; just slide a hand under each notebook
I would have loved to spend some time with the MB, typing etc., but since it was somebody's purchase, and not a demo I took what I could get. My post is about those first quick impressions and are not backed up by any scientific data. http://images.macrumors.com/vb/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif I'm sure we'll hear more about the hot/cool issue as people have actual lap time with the new MBs.
Gotta run. Ironing to do.
Well I have to ask - if you did not get to pick up the thing how come you could tell it runs A LOT COOLER and won't iron your pants?
The owner let me feel how hot the new MB was running. It had been on for a while, as she was in the middle of transferring stuff from her old computer. Since an older MB was on display adjacent to where she was working, it was an easy comparison; just slide a hand under each notebook
I would have loved to spend some time with the MB, typing etc., but since it was somebody's purchase, and not a demo I took what I could get. My post is about those first quick impressions and are not backed up by any scientific data. http://images.macrumors.com/vb/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif I'm sure we'll hear more about the hot/cool issue as people have actual lap time with the new MBs.
Gotta run. Ironing to do.
Yes, there are many camcorders both standard and HD that will transfer video via USB 2.0.
The only thing that you can't do without a firewire connection on the new MB is stream HD video. USB 2.0 can't keep up and usually it bogs down the CPU as the USB standard relies heavily on the processor.
Also transfer times will usually be longer to move HD video via USB compared to FW.
Standard Video camcorders will work fine as will most consumer HD camcorders.
anybody install MultiClutch on these new comps yet? i'm hesitant to mess with things like this especially considering it's a beta version, but the ability to assign gestures to every application is almost too tempting to resist. You can assign three finger swipe (up, down, left, right), pinch open/close, and rotate to any keyboard hotkey with this app.