Need Knowledge on 9400m White Macbook vs 9400m Alum Macbook

[Abstract]

That depends. If you treat it like it's a computer, and take care of it, it's not a problem. If you sit on it, regularly toss it into a backpack, drop things on it, hit things with it, and generally treat it like a rag doll, then you could have some problems with cracks.

I do none of those things and my palmrest has suffered cracks many many times. The Genius told me it was a design flaw, and even showed me what causes it to crack. The reason isn't related to mistreatment. It's due to picking up the laptop with your right hand, which is why most cracks I've seen reported in this forum are cracked on the right edge of the palmrest, not the left. Most people are right-handed.

Many other people have wrote concerns about the poly getting cracked. Is this a serious problem?

Yes, but only the very edge of the palm-rest.

I don't even have AppleCare, and Apple will still replace my palm rest for free. There's no reason to, as the part costs them nothing, and I'm pretty sure they know it's their fault, not mine. It's a bit of a hassle.


The rest of the laptop is pretty sturdy, probably much sturdier than aluminium. As a material, aluminium is a very soft metal. By "less sturdy", I mean the polycarbonate MacBook's ability to take a hit from something and resist real physical damage (i.e. not hairline scratches) is better than aluminium's. Same with older polycarbonate iBooks versus the PowerBooks from the past. I doubt that has changed over time.

The reason people say the Al Unibody MacBooks feel more durable is largely due to the new Unibody design process, not the material. This is also why you hear people say that the new unibody MBP is more durable than the old aluminium MBP. That, and aluminium doesn't look as old after using it for a few years. Aluminium shows less wear-and-tear on the case.


Regardless of why the Unibody MacBook feels more sturdy than the plastic model isn't relevant, as there is no such thing as a unibody white MacBook. They'll both be durable for their own reasons. Aluminium will maintain its look better (e.g. my old 12" PowerBook), while the white MacBook is made of polycarbonate, which is a harder and more durable material for taking a knock or two.

 

[zorahk]

I have used both a white macbook and the unibody MBP in my sig which I bought in october (yes I know it's a pro, but the case isn't any different really)

Go. For. The. Aluminum.

The whitebook just feels cheap after using this computer for awhile. The keyboard is crap, and it gets dirty too easily. It scratches like crazy because of the glossy plastic, and the palmrests will eventually turn brown. Also, the screen is complete garbage. I know you aren't looking at an MBP, but if you have an apple store near you, try an MBP screen and then look at the whitebook screen. That will pretty much explain to you my feelings on the whitebook.

Then again, since the whitebook is my mom's, I really shouldn't be hating on it so much. But I like my pro too much I guess

 

[Chase R]

Multi-Touch alone is enough for me to pay the extra for the aluminum MB. I don't know what I'd do without it!

Plus the screens on the white MB are plain garbage.

 

[ihabime]

What's the point of this poll? you've already posted another poll asking the exact same question.

Need Knowledge on 9400m White Macbook vs 9400m Alum Macbook

Plus there are several other threads on the exact same topic, which you've posted in.

 

[55orangeave]

What's the point of this poll? you've already posted another poll asking the exact same question.

Need Knowledge on 9400m White Macbook vs 9400m Alum Macbook

Plus there are several other threads on the exact same topic, which you've posted in.

As you can see that was over a week ago and ask people to discontinue on this thread. I wasn't getting what I needed from the other threads.

The polls are always useful as well. This is just my opinion but you should spend your time more creatively then question me on why I opened a new thread. Not trying to be rude but no one wants to hear you and the rest of the people in hear repeating over and over about us repeating threads. I have read the rules and I agree with not repeating threads unless you dont get the info you need out of the ones that exist.

So please stop looking for something to rag on someone for.

Cheers to ya, and the rest of the people in this forum. Always a great help.

 

[ihabime]

As you can see that was over a week ago and ask people to discontinue on this thread. I wasn't getting what I needed from the other threads.

The polls are always useful as well. This is just my opinion but you should spend your time more creatively then question me on why I opened a new thread. Not trying to be rude but no one wants to hear you and the rest of the people in hear repeating over and over about us repeating threads. I have read the rules and I agree with not repeating threads unless you dont get the info you need out of the ones that exist.

So please stop looking for something to rag on someone for.

Cheers to ya, and the rest of the people in this forum. Always a great help.

Strange, you mean that people repeating themselves bothers you?

I'm not ragging on you, I'm simply pointing out the rules, I'm sorry if they are inconvenient to you, but they keep the forum fair so other people can get help too, not just the ones that ignore the rules and repeatedly post till they get what they want.

And now I see that you've started a third thread on the same issue, so i will quote the relevant rules here, please note that no where in them is the phrase "until you get what you want"

Instantly Bannable Offenses
These can be one-time bannable offenses for which you will not get a warning.

2. Spam and overposting. Not just being a prolific poster, but posting the same exact post many times, posting multiple pointless posts in the same thread, making numerous posts with no real content, or posting for the purpose of gaining a higher post count. This will get you banned.

Minor Problems
4. One thread. Do not post a thread more than once. Post a new thread in the proper forum. If the topic is relevant to more than one forum, pick the best fit or most specific forum and post it only once.

 

[55orangeave]

And now I see that you've started a third thread on the same issue, so i will quote the relevant rules here, please note that no where in them is the phrase "until you get what you want"

I tried to be good about it, but I will take the higher ground and not argue with you. If the Admins feel that I am repeating threads, I'm sure they will contact me or boot me.

And if you think the new post is the same thing, well then your just plain numb. Do us both a favor and stop arguing in the thread. And let people help when they can.

Grow up. I'm sure you want the last word in so I will expect to see one last post quoting what ever. But you will not get no more response from me on your childish game.