Macbook Here!!

I just bought my MacBook Pro yesterday...and now for the same price I could have had a 2.0 GHz. Ah well, doesn't bother me too much. But any ideas what I got for paying the extra grand???

Yep and they upgraded the MacBook Pro line too, I just ordered one ^_^

iBrad said:

I just bought my MacBook Pro yesterday...and now for the same price I could have had a 2.0 GHz. Ah well, doesn't bother me too much. But any ideas what I got for paying the extra grand???

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When I first looked, I thought that too.
But I guess we are paying the extra cash for a much thinner machine, with luxuries like a back lit keyboard, extra RAM in some cases, Extra HD Space, MUCH better graphics......But I see why you thought that.

One thing is for sure......The new MacBooks are very well equiped!

Nevermind!! The dedicated 128MB video compared to the 64MB shared Intel video is all I need as well as the extra resolution!! Sure I lost out on the .17 GHz of CPU speed for my uses I'm ok with that....I'm still in love with the MBP.

Ok, I'm turning into a post slut here....but is it just me or are die hard Mac fans waiting for the Macbook going to cringe at the Intel shared video?

Wow is all i can say the spec for the money is blumin shocking.....Apple Share price up, Dell share price down.

Now Mr Dell what were you saying about closing Apple and the shareholders??????

Apparently the onboard graphics have been trimmed to make way for the new Mac Book Slim and Mac Book Gamer...

Oh Apple you are a tease to my wallet!!!!!

Very cool, I want one now haha

Black Mac? I want one!

it has shared video memory, what are you talking about?

Hmmm my thoughts:

- Share video memory, suppose this weas expected since it is the macbook not the macbook pro.

- The only difference between the top white model and the top black model is an upgrade from a 60GB to 80GB hard drive. So your paying quite a lot for getting that black paint job.

- They have mini-dvi (which used to be powerbook 12") and they have got all the latest trimmings like iSight, remote, front row, magsafe, scrolling trackpad, wifi/BT/gigabitethernet. This makes me wonder if Apple actually plan to have a sub-15" macbook pro in the works (ie, to replace the powerbook 12" slot). It would be hard to compete with the macbooks except by including a seperate video card, would this be enough though? Will there even be a 12" macbook pro now?

- glossy widescreen, does this mean Apple have finally started to use better displays like you get in a lot of PC laptops these days (a lot of which are very crisp and glossy looking).

- The keyboard seems new, the keys have rounded edges to them.

- How come the MacBooks have similar processors to the pros? Didn't apple usually have a clear difference between the ibooks and powerbooks?

Will we be able to install RAM ourselves? Or will it have to be disassembled? The RAM seems steep. Other than that, I like the shiny black. Looks very nice.

I would be very suprised if you can't install your own RAM, it's always been user servicable.

Also it seems the macbook pros have had a slight processor bump and now also come with the same "glossy" displays as the macbooks!

zeta101 said:

I would be very suprised if you can't install your own RAM, it's always been user servicable.

Also it seems the macbook pros have had a slight processor bump and now also come with the same "glossy" displays as the macbooks!

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I'm not a fan of the glossy display. Any amount of light and there's a LOT of reflection/glare and with the addition of any real sunlight and you can see a LOT of dust. But to each their own because it does produce a nice picture in the right setting.

I was actually VERY lucky in getting my Macbook Pro. I sold my iBook because of some PC situations that I HAD to have for work (a knife in my heart) so I waved good-bye to my dear 12" companion and thought I would spring for the MBP. Then the dollars just didn't make sense....I couldn't spend that kind of coin. I waited for the Macbook but it didn't come and I got impatient. I (shamfully) caved and bought a Compaq Presario (with a glossy display) from Staples. Now for the price it was a nice PC...but I still browsed the Apple site every day in want. Then the optical drive died in the Presario after approximately 25 days. Staples had a 14 day return policy so I thought there was no way they'd let me return it. Amazingly they took it back with barely any questions. I learned my lesson, had been given a second change and went and sprung on a MBP yesterday...now less than 24 hours later the same machine get's a .17 GHz processor bump, but I won't complain...I was lucky to get a second chance to stick with Apple and for what I do, the CPU difference will shave maybe a second off rendering an iMovie clip.

Now that you are all wiping tears away from your face over my miracle story I'll just tell you that (and I know I'm jacking my own thread so please forgive me) but the MBP has been worth every penny in the short time I've used it. Yes it gets hot up next to the F1-F2 keys as a result of the power supply, but I think it's deceiving how hot it is due to it being Aluminum. I remember my iBook got "really" hot, but with it being plastic is didn't feel quite as hot as the Aluminum might be seeing as how well Aluminum conducts heat. As for CPU "whine" if I plaster my head against the keyboard I can hear it, but certainly not worth complaining about. I think the Macbook is going to be a great machine for casual users, students, and love playing around with iLife stuff. Aside from the video, it really is quite the powerful machine sans a few MBP bells and whistles. I'm already hounding my brother to sell his PC and get the Macbook.....I saved the day, he caved. :doctor:

Hey ibrad if you bought a macbook pro within 14 days and they upgrade it all you have to do is call apple and let them know they will give you a return authorization number and send you the new updated one. Trust me it happened to me when i bought a powerbook in november and a week later they upgraded them so i just returned it and got a new one. Easy peasy

iBrad said:

Ok, I'm turning into a post slut here....but is it just me or are die hard Mac fans waiting for the Macbook going to cringe at the Intel shared video?

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My thoughts exactly. The one thing that low end macs had over low end windows machines was non shared video.

Arg. I was actually thinking they would offer "flavors" again. The black is good though...

Yes!!!! It's within my budget. I was thinkin' $1400.

Don't forget to buy the ram from OWC:

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other World Computing/5300DDR2S1GB/

$113 per gig...two gigs for $226 vs. $500 at Apple

Glossy screen, that kinda threw me for a loop, but it is an excellent deal for those ona budget. I am still loving my MBP, neverless the price!!