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Updated Macbook vs MBP
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I don't see the point in a backlit keyboard. I never look at the keys day or night when I type.
comparing a 4GB MacBook ($1099) and the base model 13"MBP ($1199)
the only difference are:
aluminum body
firewire and SD slot
and backlit keyboard
so, if you want the above features and the potential compatibility of 8GB ram for $100, you go for the MBP
if you're happy with 4GB of ram and polycarbonate body, go for the MacBook
the only difference are:
aluminum body
firewire and SD slot
and backlit keyboard
so, if you want the above features and the potential compatibility of 8GB ram for $100, you go for the MBP
if you're happy with 4GB of ram and polycarbonate body, go for the MacBook
i wasn't trying to say the backlit keyboard is a necessity for everyone, but in my case i find it very helpful. i recently got the Mac so i'm still getting used to the somewhat different keyboard layout
Although the Apple store doesn't offer an 8GB RAM upgrade, the MacBook DOES support it. There are a few threads floating around on this topic.
If MicroCenter offers the new MB for $799 too, it's hard to resist.
I might have to get one.
Nope.
And lets face it.. that would just plain stupid on their part LOL
To me MBP is the easy choice for the following reasons:
If you open Safari and a few tabs, your 2 GB is pretty much gone. 4 GB is really the minimum that you did to do anything reasonable. That alone makes the price difference only $100.
The case, lighted keyboard and reader are certainly worth another $100.
mbpsimply for the 8gb ram limit rather then 4
That's not true, MacBook can unofficially take 8GB
i've been looking for the thread to support that. care to point me in that direction?
http://eshop.macsales.com/Customized_Pages/Framework.cfm?page=macbook/macbookwhtselect.html
Not sure is there a thread but OWC has tested 8GB and it works fine
Hey everyone what the hell are you talking about? Unibody MacBook Pro 13" Models support OFFICIALLY 8GB of RAM - http://store.apple.com/uk/configure/MC374B/A?mco=MTc0Njg2NDg - it's an extra £320, which personally i think is great, as one of these machines would probably last 5/6 years for the average user
Hey everyone what the hell are you talking about? Unibody MacBook Pro 13" Models support OFFICIALLY 8GB of RAM - http://store.apple.com/uk/configure/MC374B/A?mco=MTc0Njg2NDg - it's an extra £320, which personally i think is great, as one of these machines would probably last 5/6 years for the average user
We were talking about MacBook which officially supports only 4GB but 8GB works fine
oops my bad, shows how good i am at reading stuff properly
i think that if you don't really need the SD or Firewire ports then the extra $ for the Unibody might seem excessive if you are not really that bothered about it, personally i would go for the Unibody because the Aluminium Chassis feels great (even on the MBA) and that 3/4 years down the line when it starts to feel old, the extra Non-Warranty Voiding Official RAM can greatly improve your computing speeds for another year or two
HOLY ****
For real?
That shows what a terrible OS MacOS X is.
My X340 has only 2GB with Win7 and I can open couple of browser, iTunes, WinLive Mail and others and no problems at all.
At night time its a God send to me to see the keys illuminated with the easy view.
I remember on the old white macbook it was a pain in the ass to look at the keyboard everytime before typing.
That shows what a terrible OS MacOS X is.
My X340 has only 2GB with Win7 and I can open couple of browser, iTunes, WinLive Mail and others and no problems at all.
Yeah, you keep thinking that.
Guess what, that memory can be relocated. *GASP* Can you imagine that?! Guess not.
OS X uses all the resources you throw at it, and if it runs out of room it trims it down as necessary.
Jeez, I make it on 768mb of RAM with Leopard running Safari and Quicktime and iChat and Mail, NO problem with the Forum Spy and ten tabs open.
Google is free.
I was being sarcastic, if you read the whole thread (especially Penn Jennings's post), I guess it gets more clear. I thought my smiles were enough.
Sorry for any confusion.