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What made you get the new MB instead of MBP?

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kirbs

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Title says it all.

Just trying to decide between the two

Thanks

Kirby
 
What made me get the new MB instead of MBP?

1-Aluminium design (actually the MB looks lke a small MBP)
2-Updated nVidia GPU
3-LED Display
4-DDR3
5-PRICE ;)
 
alex000it said:
What made me get the new MB instead of MBP?

1-Aluminium design (actually the MB looks lke a small MBP)
2-Updated nVidia GPU
3-LED Display
4-DDR3
5-PRICE ;)
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Umm... 1-4 are found on both!

So its got to be price, maybe portability, and if you prefer larger screen sizes, or need firewire!
I went for a white MacBook, i didn't need the gpu really.
 
I'm in the same situation as the OP, wondering whether it's worth saving £250 extra for the MacBook, or £500 for the Pro. Hmm....
 
Slightly smaller size and 1 lb less weight - I carry it around a lot, but didn't want to compromise on the Air.
 
kirbs said:
Title says it all.

Just trying to decide between the two

Thanks

Kirby
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In the same boat myself , I think the pro will last longer but then again I like the size of the MB ....I've seen some pics from gizmodo( I think) on this forum which show the two machines side by side,.............. judging from the pic , the screen on the MBP is a mile better than the MB's one especially paired with what the guy has to say about both machines , he says even the keys are better on the pro ???

Personally , I might just get the pro , keep it for a while then sell it on and get the newer version next Autumn when nehalem hits the notebook line
 
I'm just waiting for someone to post a pic of a gigantic stack of cash.

Oh, what the Hell...
Money-Print-C10055084.jpg
 
I initially ordered the Macbook Pro, but after a couple of days, I cancelled and reordered a Macbook.

I decided that the power of the Macbook would be plenty for my needs, and the extra portability will be more valuable to me.

It saved me over £400, so I ordered a Time Capsule and Aperture :D
 
Size is probably the #1 reason for me. Price came next. Not to mention the 2.4 MacBook is almost equivalent to the MacBook Pro 2.4 in terms of performance minus the graphics. I don't need high end graphics for what I do so it was a no-brainer for me.
 
SIZE for me.

I was debating the Air but the macbook is almost a perfect "air" save a pound.

I was hoping to replace my Core duo 17"MBP but with the delay started looking at other options.

I think I am going to go with the macbook and wait for the 17" with Nehalen
 
i prefer the smaller screen and the lighter weight. money was not an issue in this decision.
 
i bought the new macbook, i wanted the pro bc of the bigger screen and the all around goodness, but it came down to money, so the mcbook suited me just fine
 
Love the size of the MB. Graphics are more than adequate for my needs (WoW is about the most graphics-intensive game I play).
 
1) size
2) have a MacPro at home, so no need for the firewire (for editing anyway)on the laptop...Upgraded to the 2.4 with 4 gig memory
3)Sold a MacBook Pro for the new MacBook so it was almost free !!
 
If you travel a lot, I'm closing in on 40 business trips this year, a 15-inch laptop is not even an option. :eek:

I wish Apple would come out with an 11-inch sub-notebook, though, but I guess we'll have to wait until Steve dies for that to happen. :eek: :p
 
As a couple of the posters before me have stated, size + price. I had 2 MBPs prior to my new Macbook, and am really happy with it. Sold my last MBP for enough to pretty much cover the cost of my new Macbook (2.4 GHz + 4 GB RAM). :D
 
Couldnt justify the $900 pricegap between the first MB and the first MBP. Also I play games that demand good graphic card lika twice a year so I rather have the portability
 
Honestly, I think the size is the biggest consideration for me. Why would I choose a macbook over a macbook pro? Size and price, those are the only reasons. Because I think the macbook pro is a better computer, better screen by far. But the price is to expensive for me to justify buying it, and the size is eh, to big for a laptop.
 
The MB fits my needs and the size is right. I needed a portable to complement my desktop and the MB fit the bill. So for me it was the size and the price.

I had been in the market for the blackbook when I heard the rumors about a new MB coming in the next few months, so I waited until they were released. The 2.4 was $100 more than the blackbook I was going to get, and had already put the money away for, so it worked out.
 
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