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Macbook Released

What's with the lack of button on the front? How does that work??

Looks like they're replaces the clip with an iSight... Does it stay shut at all??
 
kirk26 said:
Thanks for finally posting this. Glad MacRumors was able to squeeze in this story in your busy schedule today.
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Why wouldn't they post this? You must be new. 😕

I still love my 1.83 Ghz MBP!
 
only slightly off-topic...

... But (how) does Apple check whether or not you're a student? I am, but I was curious how they check this. Do they require you to send them a copy of registration or something?

Loving it 🙂 GarageBand here I come; the world had better be ready for Q-branch. And my first "digital EP": Undercover (a 5-song collection of covers).
 
NOW...

All that awaits is a Intel PowerMac....

This machine is the only one left sans Intel...

EXPECTATIONS ARE GONNA BE HIGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
I was under the impression that the iBooks came with 512 RAM soldered in.

Am I mistaken?

the MacBooks come with two 256 DIMMs.

Can anyone comment on this?
 
Now we have to wait and see if these have the same horrible heat and whine problems found in the MBP that Apple still hasn't fixed and continues to ignore.
 
Ryan T. said:
<3 Thinkpads

I really dislike the glossy screens.
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I used to like the thinkpads but have heard stories of the new lenovo ones being a bit rubbish. How true that is I dunno.
 
deal maker right here

"Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 x 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors"
 
add $50 = Upgrade middle (white) model from 60GB to 80GB hard drive.
add another $150 = same 80GB hard drive computer but in black.

😕
 
Just a typo, but that shouldn't stop anyone from speculating wildly as to what it could mean:

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512 Mb Is Not Enough.

I like glossy screens... but I think Apple are going to cause another batch of unhappy punters by shipping with 512 MB.

But please remember people, 512 MB IS NOT ENOUGH.

Please don't let have loads of purchasers of 512 MB machines complaining that their machines are slow due to lack of ram... Learn from the mistakes of we arly adopters of the imac and macbook pro.
 
Sharewaredemon said:
I was under the impression that the iBooks came with 512 RAM soldered in.

Am I mistaken?

the MacBooks come with two 256 DIMMs.

Can anyone comment on this?
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you can now put two 1gig sticks in if you want..The memory is no longer soldered to the board.
 
macmadandproud said:
Now don't flame me: They are gorgeous machines, and it is not my intent to whine (too much!) but is anyone else a little dissapointed that they weigh in at 5.2lbs? That is only a sliver less than the 15.4" MBP...and this has a 13" screen!!

Asus and others are putting better specs into 4.5lb machines...why shouldn't Apple be able to? 😕
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This machine weighs a bit more because it's built to be rugged and sturdy. If you compared the 4.5 pound machines and the MacBook side-by-side you would see and feel the difference. This machine can survive in a student's backpack.

Chris
 
MattQiu said:
anyone know if Aperture can run on MacBook?
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SOmeone in another thread said that the mac mini could run it no problem, once you crached the program so it didn't do the hardware check. I'm sure the macbook will run it fine.
 
Buying my First Mac.

I'll be ordering mine @ 1pm (I've got a nice hookup - Babysit the neighbor's Brood, dad is an Apple Store Mgr.) The best part is that I had just finished saving THIS MORNING, for an MBP (which is more computer than I need as a writer /editor). So now I can get a fully loaded White Macbook w/ a 20" Cinema Display for the house. And I just finished my last final! Damn, I am so excited if I threw myself @ the ground I'd probably miss. 😀

P.S. I apologize for the 2 dozen or so doubting Thomas comments, and derivise remarks about the wildly inaccurate hypothesizing of many ppl here @ MR. If anybody has a good pic that applies to eating one's own words, feel free to paste it to me. 😀
 
I can't believe they advertise that glossy screen as a feature and there is no way to get rid of it...😡
This update is probably one of the best Apple has ever done except that DAMN GLOSSY SCREEN.
You can't even use it in sunlight now... what's the damn point in haveing a portable then in the first place if you can't use it outside?

Argh. 😡
 
edesignuk said:
The premium for the black one is taking the piss a bit though. Naughty naughty.
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I think they threw that in just so you guys had something to bitch about🙄

Diatribe said:
I can't believe they advertise that glossy screen as a feature and there is no way to get rid of it...😡
This update is probably one of the best Apple has ever done except that DAMN GLOSSY SCREEN.
You can't even use it in sunlight now... what's the damn point in haveing a portable then in the first place if you can't use it outside?

Argh. 😡
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Just like you get better contrast on glossy paper, you also get a better picture on a glossy screen. The downside of that is of course reflections. Its a win-lose feature.
 
Great update, or should I say replacement for the iBook line. Overall I'm pleased with everything and I don't mind the integrated graphics all that much. I was hoping for a less expensive model however. My iBook G3 just bit the dust and I was looking to replace it with something inexpensive. I already have an iMac Core Duo and I don't need that power, just something I can lug around and browse the internet, etc.

Maybe I'll wait a while and pick up a refurb model for under $899.
 
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