Okay, I posted a thread on here last week and it didnt really help me, mostly because I didn't ask the right question. I have a 5 year old powerbook that I use to record music, surf the net, chat, and do some web design. I'm looking to upgrade to a macbook, I was waiting for the new announcements but was totally let down because a firewire port is an absolute must for me, I use it for recording. My question is, would the newer macbook white be a good choice for me, or should i get an older black macbook, or if anyone has any suggestions? thanks a bunch!
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Which macbook is for me?
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check craigslist
many people are getting rid of older ones to get money for a new one.
might be able to catch a deal from someone that took care of it.
many people are getting rid of older ones to get money for a new one.
might be able to catch a deal from someone that took care of it.
IMO it doesn't really matter, they're all so much faster than what you have where it matters. Get a MB refurb if they're available, or a MB white otherwise. Quite the step up.
get any "plastic" model macbook with firewire, or any macbook pro. stay away from the new macbooks because apple is clearly labeling them as consumer machines because of the removal of firewire. steer clear, brother.
Firewire over Ethernet PHY - 1394c
I am in the same quandry. My perfect computer would be a 13" MBP, but that's not real. So, now what? I like the smaller form factor, but I don't want to lose Firewire (my camcorder only has a firewire interface). Of course, the MB also lacks the ExpresCard slot, so I can't even buy an adapter. (I don't believe the dedicated graphics are a requirement for me - the new MB has plenty of graphics power for my needs).
I was in an Apple Store last night with an Apple guru friend and several different Blueshirts. One of the Blueshirts mentioned a Firewire-over-Ethernet PHY adapter that I could buy from another vendor - not from Apple. I was skeptical. I did some web research right there in the store and found recent articles that said this kind of adapter is not yet available. He sheepishly retracted his position. But, there does appear to be a proposed standard for this - 1394c. Does anyone know anything about this std and when it might be available in an adapter? It would solve everything for me.
I am in the same quandry. My perfect computer would be a 13" MBP, but that's not real. So, now what? I like the smaller form factor, but I don't want to lose Firewire (my camcorder only has a firewire interface). Of course, the MB also lacks the ExpresCard slot, so I can't even buy an adapter. (I don't believe the dedicated graphics are a requirement for me - the new MB has plenty of graphics power for my needs).
I was in an Apple Store last night with an Apple guru friend and several different Blueshirts. One of the Blueshirts mentioned a Firewire-over-Ethernet PHY adapter that I could buy from another vendor - not from Apple. I was skeptical. I did some web research right there in the store and found recent articles that said this kind of adapter is not yet available. He sheepishly retracted his position. But, there does appear to be a proposed standard for this - 1394c. Does anyone know anything about this std and when it might be available in an adapter? It would solve everything for me.