returning MacBook pro

[bsmith1]

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after 5 days of real world use I have decided I am going to return my new MBP. The glass/gloss screen doesn't work for me.



Before returning it, what should I do to make sure none of my personal information on it could be read. Is a format an reinstall of leopard good enough?



Thanks.

 

[MatLane]

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after 5 days of real world use I have decided I am going to return my new MBP. The glass/gloss screen doesn't work for me.



Before returning it, what should I do to make sure none of my personal information on it could be read. Is a format an reinstall of leopard good enough?



Thanks.

I dont like it either

i tried it in person for the first time today and really did not take to it for some reason


Just something about it i dont like
I might order the older model

 

[WildCowboy]

They'll of course do a full wipe of the hard drive as part of the refurbishment process, but yes, an "Erase and Install" of Leopard will be sufficient. Feel free to do a 7-pass erase if you really want to make sure your stuff is gone, but it's not really necessary.

 

[barefeats]

We have the glossy "early 2008" MacBook Pro with glossy screen and the "late 2008" MacBook Pro with "glassy" screen in our test lab. There's definitely more noticeable reflection in the latter.

But the thing that gives me pause is the keyboard on the "late 2008." It's "clackity" -- especially the space bar -- and shows up finger smudges more than the "early 2008." And the trackpad is "snaps" when you click it as a button.

 

[bsmith1]

I would agree on the snapping with the trackpad....even worse when using windows in bootcamp. Never noticed the spacebar till you mentioned it. I suggest others try it...press spacebar multiple times...much different then hitting other keys.

But I could live with that...and the single firewire port....and having to pay for a new dvi out cable, or whatever it is called now. It is the reflecto screen that is the deal breaker. It is going to cost me $250 to return this thing, not blaming anyone, I knew that going in. Just thought Apple would be better. I took a chance, will not do so again.

 

[iViking]

We have the glossy "early 2008" MacBook Pro with glossy screen and the "late 2008" MacBook Pro with "glassy" screen in our test lab. There's definitely more noticeable reflection in the latter.

But the thing that gives me pause is the keyboard on the "late 2008." It's "clackity" -- especially the space bar -- and shows up finger smudges more than the "early 2008." And the trackpad is "snaps" when you click it as a button.

x3 in agreement with the snapping of the trackpad "button".

And I also agree about the "clickety" space bar, as you put it!