Sidebar Sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

MacBook Pro build

imapfsr

imapfsr

macrumors regular
Original poster
Feb 14, 2008
173
0
Victoria, B.C.
Hey All,
I just received my replacement MacBook Pro from my MacBook Air from Apple and there is no doubt this is a power house compared to the MBA. My one thought and I am not complaining, is the Pro sure feels flimsy compared to the MBA. I guess thats the difference between a plastic case and aluminum. I was surprised that when I pick up my MBP by the side it creaks a little and you can even hear the hard drive change up. Is this normal and is just relevant to the plastic case? I still have to say though that it is an amazing piece of technology and sure lays to waste any Windows laptop I have ever used. Me likey !!!!
 
It could be painted plastic I guess. :eek:
To me, a MacBook Pro felt like plastic when I used it in Best Buy. At least, near the keyboard where the hands rest.
 
I was told that only the outer casing of the bottom and screen is aluminum. Whereas the inner casing around the keyboard and the screen are plastic. It sure feels like it on my MBP.:)
 
Animalk said:
I was told that only the outer casing of the bottom and screen is aluminum. Whereas the inner casing around the keyboard and the screen are plastic. It sure feels like it on my MBP.:)
Click to expand...

Yes, that's what I felt at Best Buy.
The MacBook Pro is truly not an all-aluminium machine.
 
kabunaru said:
Yes, that's what I felt at Best Buy.
The MacBook Pro is truly not an all-aluminium machine.
Click to expand...

Maybe the newer machines are to cut costs, but my 2.2Ghz I definitely think the top (keyboard/mouse pad area) are aluminum. It is too hard to be plastic. Plus, the top is cold most of the time, unlike the MB, the plastic is always warm.
 
you guys got me thinking and worried that my macbook pro is made of plastic! but after some thought, i don't think it is since the strip of metal above the keyboard can get to temps where plastic would buckle. also, when the machine is off, it feels pretty cool. i think the aluminum is just very thin and feels cheap. back on topic, i would be really jealous is the next macbook pro had better build quality like the air. the current MBPs creak and don't feel sturdy when carrying it under your arm. it feels like you are pushing the middle of the screen in, making the lid warp. also, the bottom panel of my MBP, close to the battery makes a weird hollow click when i press on it sometimes, especially when the machine is warm.
 
imapfsr said:
Hey All,
My one thought and I am not complaining, is the Pro sure feels flimsy compared to the MBA. I guess thats the difference between a plastic case and aluminum.
Click to expand...


Are you sure you didn't buy a Macbook? They are made of plastic.
 
mine looks very like Aluminium! even the keys I tought was aluminium too... thats because when cleaning it, the edges of keys cuted out the cloth like sharp blades! :eek:

I swear, I have a cleaning cloth full off holes made by my ninja MBP :lol:
 
Bobioden said:
Amazing you can spend $2000+ on a machine and don't know what it is made of. :)
Click to expand...
I was obviously being sarcastic to your previous post. Of course i Know its a MBP and so as it turns out is aluminum. That still doesnt take away from the fact that its case is definitely much , much thinner than the MBA making it much more flexy and definitely not as sturdy as the Air.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom
Back