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Macbook Released
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QPlot said:
Yes, you can now use lid closed mode on all new MacBooks and MacBook Pros.
http://store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Images/comparison_chart.html
The more I look at it the less I like the black version. I suppose some people will want it because it's somewhat nondescript (in an office environment that may be a plus) but to me it looks like a mainstream Lenovo--makes me love my aluminum that much more. The white is cool, as always.
I wonder if shiny screens are in the cards for all of Apple's notebooks now...
The worst thing about this release is an end to the mindless arguing over the specifications once a week. I will miss those.
I wonder if shiny screens are in the cards for all of Apple's notebooks now...
The worst thing about this release is an end to the mindless arguing over the specifications once a week. I will miss those.
I agree with you, it is a bit odd. I think it makes a fantastic iBook replacement. The problem is that they seem to think it also replaces the 12" PowerBook, and there it falls short, mostly because of the integrated graphics. I wish there was a +$ option for a dedicated 128MB graphics chip, that would solve the dilemma.sunfast said:
Overall, it looks really nice, but what's up with the premium for a COLOR (and BLACK, no less, what would generally considered the color of OLD laptops)? That is just bizarre to say the least. The +20GB HD space certainly doesn't account for that. If I get one, I'll probably throw in my own 7200 rpm drive anyway.
maveness said:
Well it is faster than my production machine. Definitely picking this up in the states.
I fail to see how having a better GFX chip than the 12" PB means its falls short of being a 12" PB replacement. If your argument was the high weight and size then I am inclined to agree with you, but this does everything the 12" PB does graphically, better.HiRez said:
I am very pleased with the Macbooks. I have decided to buy one and not put Bootcamp on it. My only complaint is 256x2MB of RAM. Now I will have to have 1.25GB instead of 1.5. Good job Apple
I think I will get the $1299 model ($1199 with edu) and bump the hard drive to 80GB. My wallet is crying already.
I think I will get the $1299 model ($1199 with edu) and bump the hard drive to 80GB. My wallet is crying already.
boncellis said:The worst thing about this release is an end to the mindless arguing over the specifications once a week. I will miss those.
Don't worry, mindless arguing over the Mini's specs should start in a few hours.
There are ALWAYS specs to argue about at macrumors... Even if it is for a machine/model that doesn't exist.
Nice update
I don't understand the black option. I wish you could pay an extra $125 for dedicated graphics.
Now where are my new iPods!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't understand the black option. I wish you could pay an extra $125 for dedicated graphics.
Now where are my new iPods!!!!!!!!!!!
ImAlex said:
Well it does do BootCamp. You can judge its ability based on how well we can run WoW.
jxwolf, I am offering a virtual cookie if you can give a readout of what graphics settings you manage to push on WoW and the frame rate it does it at
That might well settle all this stuff about the integrated graphics!
No. While superb for many tasks, the Macbook will play games like a dog that's been fed Novocaine soup. Someone posted some benchmarks earlier, and it struggles to get 20FPS in Half Life 2, which is a pretty well built engine, and I wouldnt expect much better from World OF Warcraft
sunfast said:
It's been lame since it was released. I wish they were all duo, but on the other hand I'd like to see them keep prices as low as possible. Hopefully in the future the base models will all have at least duo AND drop in price from what they are today. It's a tough call since people will always find the cheapest, crappiest PC with a celeron or worse and whine that there isn't a mac that cheap.
style said:
And it's DOUBLE the price of the MB. Is that really a valid comparison?
macEfan said:
To be fair, not on everything. The iMac and the 15 stayed the same price.
isgoed said:
It DOES have a built in microphone, I'm not sure what you mean by "regular microphone" but it can certainly use any of the many mics (including headsets) that use the computer 1/8" standard.
http://store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Images/comparison_chart.html
It will never be settled trust me. If people can actually come on here and with a straight face say that the GeForce Go5200 is a better performer than the GMA950, then basically you're battling not against knowledge of the flaws of Integrated Graphics by with blind predujice and ignorance.Lewisham said:Well it does do BootCamp. You can judge its ability based on how well we can run WoW.
jxwolf, I am offering a virtual cookie if you can give a readout of what graphics settings you manage to push on WoW and the frame rate it does it at
That might well settle all this stuff about the integrated graphics!
filterban said:That's why I bought the white one and not the black one... people recognize the white as being "Not a PC".
Absolutely agree - I don't understand the hype about the black one, it could be any laptop - the white one is an Apple, special......