Macbook quality issue... replace with a pro?

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  1. Boothy, Feb 10, 2008

    Boothy macrumors newbie

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    Just bought a new macbook as my partner has now got my 1 year old blackbook.

    The first unit had the split casing issue and went straight back,this unit I have now is not much better still splitting and dodgy keyboard,the build quality seems nowhere near a good as a year ago.

    I am considering calling Apple and returning this one and upgrading to a macbook pro(can't wait for the updates)..a couple of questions:

    Will the 4gb ram I have just bought for the macbook work in the macbook pro?

    Would the build quality on the macbook pro be better?

    Any advice would be great?:D
     
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  2. samh004, Feb 10, 2008

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    The RAM should work fine as long as they don't change the type needed.

    I've always found a MBP will dent/scratch easier, or even get out of shape but I guess out of the box it should be better than what you've experienced.
     
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  3. DocSmitty, Feb 10, 2008

    DocSmitty macrumors regular

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    Yes the 4gb will work in a MBP (better, even)

    Yes, the build quality is generally better, but still not perfect.
     
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  4. anirban, Feb 10, 2008

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    The current MBP will accept the current MB RAM.

    And comparatively speaking, the MBP does have a better build quality than the MB- noticeable enough.
     
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  5. Jiddick ExRex, Feb 10, 2008

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    I agree with this. The MBP is wonders in front of the MacBook in quality really. :eek:
     
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  6. Csmitte, Feb 10, 2008

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    I was considering buying a blackbook for my wife? guess not!
     
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  7. skyrider007, Feb 10, 2008

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    I've never liked the MacBooks, MBP feels far more sturdier* and looks sexier IMO.

    * i know it can get dented and warped but i'm very careful with my stuff
     
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  8. GeneKam, Feb 10, 2008

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    It works fine. The blackbook i personally find wears out way too fast. Well white does the same, but due to color you dont notice the wear at all. Still the pro seems more solid, but way more fragile. Like mentioned above, good out of the box, but **** after first accident.
     
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