I agree, it is so hard to convince someone to purchase a new macbook with their price!
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I agree, it is so hard to convince someone to purchase a new macbook with their price!
As I said earlier, you're simply not Apple's target market. You're not going to find what you're looking for from Apple, so best to look elsewhere. Sorry.
Actually, if you look around, that Gateway has great reviews, a good warranty, ect. People are completely happy with it.Argh. Specs do not a good computer make. Given an identically spec'd Thinkpad to the Gateway, the Gateway is a piece of ****, as is an HP. Or Dell.
But you guys don't care about that, right? Just the shiny numbers?
Find out about a computer before you make fun of it. I've spent many hours researching that model personally. That Gateway is like what I want. I'm currently giving Apple 6 months to a year to make a similar model for a similar price, or I'll buy it. I prefer OS X and will give it a bit more time, but not forever.
I've already found out about the brand, which in my first hand experience doesn't have good support. But thanks!
Let's just say this was true... Ever heard of a warranty? Every PC manufacturer offers a minimum 1 year warranty.
Again, assuming this was true... You think these are normal occurrences? Monitors, regardless of brand, just don't up and "explode"
Sure they did.
Macs use the same processors as PCs... (intel)You are just full of it. Crashes 20-30 times per day? Exploding monitors? Fried processors?
haha.
ha,ha,ha, too late for them they NEEDED Steve back in the late 70s...it's all going to be downhill for them now, and good f. riddance too.
Let's just say this was true... Ever heard of a warranty? Every PC manufacturer offers a minimum 1 year warranty.
Again, assuming this was true... You think these are normal occurrences? Monitors, regardless of brand, just don't up and "explode"
Sure they did.
You are just full of it. Crashes 20-30 times per day? Exploding monitors? Fried processors?
LOL. Well said.
Specs ARE important in a computer, not just the design.
It's like BMW vs. FORD.
The BMW has a better engine.
Just like Macs have a better processor and hard disk drive than PCs. The processor is special made INTEL. and also NVIDIA graphics.
On a PC you'll probably get AMD and Ati graphics.
It's like BMW vs. FORD.
The BMW has a better engine.
Just like Macs have a better processor and hard disk drive than PCs. The processor is special made INTEL. and also NVIDIA graphics.
On a PC you'll probably get AMD and Ati graphics.
Yeah that's a bunch of crap, this atrocious repulsive bloatware that is vista has a lot of things going against it but it's the most stable thing ms has produced in a long time.
I'm sorry, but I have to call this what it is: An utter lie.
20-30 crashes a day? You NEVER had a crash on OS X and neither has ANYONE you know? You either had your mac for a VERY short time, and have NO friends owning a mac, or you're lying through your teeth.
Secondly, Macs especially their portables - have dwindled in quality in recent years to the point they should be considered the Dells of yore.
In summary: If you want a properly made laptop today, there are plenty to choose from, but Apple is not one of them. Meself? I prefer Thinkpads. And when this one dies, I will make my next computer (a thinkpad) into a dual boot hackintosh.
OS X itself are so bloated that Apple themselves see the need to slim it down considerably: Snow Leopard.
OS X is buggy as hell since the advent of 10.5 and the focus on the iPhone and Touch.
Jesus dude, they're the same processors, with the exception of the Air. nVidias are all over the place; HP, Dell, Lenovo, etc. Why do you think it's more than just Apple having issues with the 8600m?
Seriously, please stop now.
Is This The Product Transition?
OK, so here's my two cents, most of which is simply agreement with what others have said so far.
Apple mentioned a "product transition" that would affect quarterly earnings. Now it's fairly obvious that the earliest we would see a Mac tablet is Macworld in January, and technically that is a new product line, so that takes out that argument. We've seen the new iPods, none of which are revolutionary, or would affect profits in any way.
I think, based on what I've read so far, is that the product transition is going to be a dropping of the Macbook Pro (name, not product line), and merging the two notebook lines into a single product lineup. I think that this would could as a product transition. Prices would be cut (that's where the loss in quarterly earnings comes in). The Macbook line would appeal to both entry level and professional users based on the options available.
Also, with both the Macbook and the Macbook Pro expecting to make the shift to aluminum, could it be possible that they are simply referring to the same line?
Here's my predictions for October 14:
- A new Macbook line, with a discontinuation of the Macbook Pro name
- New Cinema Screen Displays
- The "Brick" that is rumored - A New Mac Mini?
- Speed bumps to the iMac
Whether or not Apple introduces everything in one event is highly unlikely I guess, as they need to save something for Macworld. But those are the products that are all long overdue for a refresh.
As long as I get my new Macbook Pro (or high level Macbook?) I'm happy.
OK, so here's my two cents, most of which is simply agreement with what others have said so far.
Apple mentioned a "product transition" that would affect quarterly earnings. Now it's fairly obvious that the earliest we would see a Mac tablet is Macworld in January, and technically that is a new product line, so that takes out that argument. We've seen the new iPods, none of which are revolutionary, or would affect profits in any way.
I think, based on what I've read so far, is that the product transition is going to be a dropping of the Macbook Pro (name, not product line), and merging the two notebook lines into a single product lineup. I think that this would could as a product transition. Prices would be cut (that's where the loss in quarterly earnings comes in). The Macbook line would appeal to both entry level and professional users based on the options available.
Also, with both the Macbook and the Macbook Pro expecting to make the shift to aluminum, could it be possible that they are simply referring to the same line?
Here's my predictions for October 14:
- A new Macbook line, with a discontinuation of the Macbook Pro name
- New Cinema Screen Displays
- The "Brick" that is rumored - A New Mac Mini?
- Speed bumps to the iMac
Whether or not Apple introduces everything in one event is highly unlikely I guess, as they need to save something for Macworld. But those are the products that are all long overdue for a refresh.
As long as I get my new Macbook Pro (or high level Macbook?) I'm happy.
Sure they did.
Not all Macs. Remember PowerPC Macs?
Those were different.But that's the point.
A PC is like a Ford that doesn't look great, but performs like a BMW.
A Mac is like a Ferrari that looks great, but performs only like a Ford.
See the difference?
You know, realistically, is there really anything PRO about any laptop? If you want to do power computing, don't most people go to their desktop? Just asking.
For those of you who are saying that it will come out tomorrow.....I GUARANTEE you that if these rumors are true and that it shipped from the factory today, it would take ALOT longer than 1 day to reach the United States, let alone all the retail stores. Think about it...these are coming over on cargo ships from China, they have to clear customs, be put on trucks, driven across the entire country...and you think all this can happen in a day?? To be honest, I think the October 14th time frame seems right on
Ahhh, Good point. I really hope they come out soon. I was going to order a macbook over the summer, but didn't because I was on this site and read that new ones would be out soon. So I have been waiting so long. I am ordering mine the first day it comes out!
Hahaha!! ON a mac you get OS X INSTANTLY without having to install it.
on a thinkpad, you will have to look for at least 2 hours to fix the audio problem to get it working smoothly. Believe me, i tried it. I have hackintosh on several computers, and setting it up is NOT an instant thing. the first one i made took 5 hours.
I don't think it's too much to hope for, I think I remember the $899 ibook G4 back in the day...
There's nothing pro about the Macbook Pros. They are worse than most anything out there in their category, and yet cost more than anything out there. Just look at the graphics card. The processor and RAM are similar to most anything else. The HDD capacity is less, standard.