What are your favorite features of aluminum macbook?

[Aven SkyGazer]

I personally LOVE the new trackpad, specifically, the feature that triggers the expose when you use 4 fingers and pan down. the 4 finger pan is by far my favorite at this point.

What else have you guys discovered? I got the 2.0, so no fancy keys.

 

[CalMin]

No one thing. Everything just comes together beautifully.

I did fire up my old 12" Powerbook though and forgot just how PERFECT that machine was. The Macbook is close, but the Powerbook still has the edge. I know, I know, I need to get over it...

 

[ryanfong]

Trackpad & illuminated keyborad...

But ultimately, the most attractive feature is the system..

 

[bigjnyc]

aluminum and solid feel, trackpad and light up keyboard. I am in the dark right now typing this and the keyboard looks great

 

[coffey7]

I love how the case is all one piece and so solid. It is thin and looks really nice.

 

[Your5335]

My favorite feature of the MacBook is the sexyness of the computer, I personally love the color scheme Apple went with the MacBook. Also I love the light up keyboard and the glossy LCD display which to me looks bigger than a 13 inch screen.

 

[Telp]

I would have to agree with the the previous poster. Pure sexyness. That and the trackpad. And the speed boost since im coming from a G5.

 

[southerndoc]

I love the aluminum look. The MacBook is a sexy notebook. Everytime I close the lid, I admire its beauty. Several friends and a few strangers (in a coffee shop) have commented on it.

Other than that, I love the new trackpad.

 

[hmai18]

The fact that it doesn't flex or creak when I pick it up.

 

[VSMacOne]

I love the aluminum look. The MacBook is a sexy notebook. Everytime I close the lid, I admire its beauty. Several friends and a few strangers (in a coffee shop) have commented on it.

Other than that, I love the new trackpad.

I'll second the sexy look!!!
Besides the build itself, i LOVE the trackpad as well. the sheer size and ease of use is amazing!

 

[NewMacbookPlz]

The trackpad and the screen's brightness. When I open up my G4 iBook, I can't believe how low brightness/contrast that panel is

 

[mbleopard]

The aluminum construction is nice, the huge track pad and multitouch is amazing, but the biggest thing is the OS. I could not stand Vista anymore

 

[PeterQC]

Everything is so awesome, I can't just say one thing...

The backlit keyboard is gorgeous and so useful.
At first I through that the multi-touch track pad was gimmick, But I use all the time. It's so awesome and functional, I don't even need a mouse. I'm happy with it alone, except for games
How it look. Just plain love it.

 

[Aven SkyGazer]

Yes yes yes. I love the fact that it doesn't creak and click like my old white macbook when I open the lid. SO fluid, no sounds at all when I open it up.

I also admire it when I close the lid. It looks like a fine cut diamond.

The sssssssst sound it makes when I run my fingers on the frame is unmatchable.

 

[Ironic]

Track pad and love the fact the keys light up

 

[youssefm]

Well this is my first mac in sooo long (i had the bondi blue iMac g3) and i just migrated from a hp laptop... this is just perfect in every way.. i love the trackpad and gestures, osx and the portability of it

 

[roland.g]

Trackpad & illuminated keyborad...

But ultimately, the most attractive feature is the system..

Love the new trackpad, gestures, and keyboard. I'm a desktop guy and this is my first lappy - as a 2nd machine - still have an iMac. But I really like it. The unibody is fantastic. Had a G4 tower back in the day and bought an iMac only when they went aluminum, same now with the MacBook. I also really like the black framing around the screen.

 

[Apple Ink]

I dont own one yet.... but I really like the new 3.5mm jack gestures!

 

[Davidkoh]

It's faster/lighter and has more Pro feel then the old white one I had.

If the MB wouldn't been like a small Pro design wise I woulda gone with the Pro, so I saved alot now

 

[me2000]

The trackpad is such a pleasure to use. It's so smooth, the texture is just perfect. It's a PAIN using my Dell's trackpad.. it's just paint on plastic.. blegh.

The fact that it's so small, thin, and light is also a big plus. The unibody design makes this thing STRONG. It's great.

 

[leman]

I like the weight, the size, the look, the feel, new speakers, the backlit display and the keyboard. Oh, did I mention the look already? And of course the 9400M, I can finally program and play!

 

[thetinman]

I've got to mention the screen, but more specifically the vibrant LED lit screen. You really notice it when using the old iBook G4.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Besides the awesome lightweight aluminum material, fantastic GPU, broad front side bus, and beautiful bright 9c89* glossy screen, the track-pad is my favourite feature because of how new and innovative it is.
I was just using my old Dell laptop and I tried clicking & swiping and I got frustrated because it wouldn't do what I wanted it to.

 

[Ryffie]

+
1. The trackpad
2. The OS
3. The rigid build

-
1. The screen (viewing angle and blacks)
2. That's it!

 

[Chase R]

The light, thin, unibody, aluminum case
The trackpad
The screen
The OS
And just the fact that I'm no longer on a Windoze machine