MacBook Unibody

[drtimjones]

Hello - A couple of questions;

1) Since the MacBook was only updated in October 09, do you think it is relatively safe (other than perhaps a speed-bump) to buy one now or is there a major revision looming?

2) For those who have the MB UB, does the track-pad area scratch really easy since it is made of the same high gloss material as the exterior which I know is prone to hairline scratches etc?

Thanks for your help.

 

[miles01110]

1) Since the MacBook was only updated in October 09, do you think it is relatively safe (other than perhaps a speed-bump) to buy one now or is there a major revision looming?

Relatively safe, but nobody knows for sure.

 

[Pixellated]

The trackpad is glass.

 

[J&JPolangin]

...does the track-pad area scratch really easy since it is made of the same high gloss material as the exterior which I know is prone to hairline scratches etc?

Thanks for your help.

...with a diamond...

The trackpad is glass.

...it doesn't scratch, it shatters...

 

[Dekimasu]

1) Since the MacBook was only updated in October 09, do you think it is relatively safe (other than perhaps a speed-bump) to buy one now or is there a major revision looming?

Seems relatively safe to me. In some cases the specs are higher than in the entry-level Pro, so that gives Apple cover to not update the plastic when it next updates the other laptops.

 

[brendu]

pretty safe.. it will not see any major spec bumps for awhile...

my sister just got one and the trackpad is identical to the mbp and i have not heard of any real issues with it. the palm area is super glossy and does attract fingerprints but does not seem overly prone to scratching....

id say its a pretty solid laptop, i wouldnt worry.