Teachers and mac book pro

[Xcallibur]

I was referring more to how nice and thin the Pro is. I never saw a regular Macbook up close, but they look thicker which makes it seem more sturdy.

Having handled them both, I would say the aluminium macbook pro is sturdier, although I think the plastic macbook is heavier, but I have a sneaky feeling the plastic would break upon impact. I quite liked the white macbook too, shame they never updated it with a newer processor before the discontinuation.

 

[rockyroad55]

Having handled them both, I would say the aluminium macbook pro is sturdier, although I think the plastic macbook is heavier, but I have a sneaky feeling the plastic would break upon impact. I quite liked the white macbook too, shame they never updated it with a newer processor before the discontinuation.

Nah, the plastic is not weak. My brother has the white MB before the multitouch one and that has been through hell (drops, scrapes, dirt) and it looks alright with the wrist area chipping.

 

[Xcallibur]

Nah, the plastic is not weak. My brother has the white MB before the multitouch one and that has been through hell (drops, scrapes, dirt) and it looks alright with the wrist area chipping.

Arhh thats cool then.

 

[balamw]

Apparently can only get a big batch of macbooks on edu in the US...we need them in the UK!

This is the most confusing thing in the world!!

Not so much anymore: https://www.macrumors.com/2012/02/0...-educational-institution-distribution-halted/ No one can get 'em now.

B

 

[Eddyisgreat]

Not so much anymore: https://www.macrumors.com/2012/02/0...-educational-institution-distribution-halted/ No one can get 'em now.

B

The end of an era

 

[toblerboy]

just got in!!

 

[mrsir2009]

I was referring more to how nice and thin the Pro is. I never saw a regular Macbook up close, but they look thicker which makes it seem more sturdy.

They are thicker, yes. However having used both the MacBook & MacBook Pro for extended periods of time I've found the aluminium of the MacBook Pro's is worlds stronger. You cannot make the chassis of the MBP bend, even if you put all your weight on it. The MacBook often suffers from cracking...

 

[rockyroad55]

They are thicker, yes. However having used both the MacBook & MacBook Pro for extended periods of time I've found the aluminium of the MacBook Pro's is worlds stronger. You cannot make the chassis of the MBP bend, even if you put all your weight on it. The MacBook often suffers from cracking...

I believe the cracking issues are far less common on the unibody plastic than the previous gen.

 

[mrsir2009]

I believe the cracking issues are far less common on the unibody plastic than the previous gen.

True... But the MacBook Pro is still stronger than the unibody MB.

 

[rockyroad55]

True... But the MacBook Pro is still stronger than the unibody MB.

It most definitely is.

 

[Zumino]

I would suggest a option of 3:

11" MBA w/128gb SSD ($1149USD)
13" MBA w/128gb SSD ($1249USD)
13" Base MBP ($1099USD)

This get's you all three options at ~1100-1250, which is only a little more then the old MacBooks', gives the teachers some level of choice, gives people who "need" a ODD the option, all while keeping the price down.

 

[toblerboy]

personally I prefer them to be a little chunkier - I am not a huge fan of ultra-thin technology - it feels somewhat delicate. I am a clumsy man so I need something sturdy!

 

[toblerboy]

I think we have made the best choice jfl...