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Originally Posted by carsncars
[b]Erm, I'm rambling here, so let me cut it short. This is the way I'm seeing it:
Macbook (@1349$CAD) offers:
- smaller size
- more durable (?)
- cheaper (by 650$)
Macbook Pro (@1999$ CAD) offers:
- LED backlit screen
- more up-to-date components
- backlit keyboard (ooh...)
Questions I'd like to pose:
- In your opinion, how likely is an October Macbook update? (LED/Santa Rosa)
- Would that include a new body? (I don't find the new iMac too attractive)
- To carry, do you find the Macbook Pro much more of a burden over the Macbook? (messenger bag)
- Which is more functionally durable?
- Which is more cosmetically durable?
- How long will it take, roughly, for CCFL backlight fade to be noticeable? (I haven't noticed it in my Inspiron yet...)
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If I decided Macbook Pro, I'd order now. If I were to decide on the Macbook, that would present me with another question... whether to wait until October?
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I'd say the MBP is more durable; aluminium doesn't break or crack as easily as plastic.
- It's entirely possible... I can't really say anything more than that with any certainty.
- Personally I think it would; Jobs was praising the aluminium in the new iMac, so I think that's the way Apple is going to go from now on. Apart from the iPod and Aiport products, the MacBook is the only White (or black) product they make now, so I think they're phasing it out.
- I can't say, but like you say it's not much bigger or heavier.
- I'd say the MBP; for the reasons I opened this post with.
- Mmmm... well, I think the MBP looks better to begin with; but both will scratch pretty easily.
- I don't know; I suppose they start to fade from the moment you begin to use them, but it might take a couple years before it's noticeable (because it's gradual you probably won't notice it until compared to a new one), and maybe 20 years before they go completely. [guesswork].
I think you'll be fine with the MacBook personally, but I'd wait 'till you start college and get one then: you'll want the newest and the best, and something that will last until you finish your course.