MacBook - Black MacBook or MacBook Pro

supaflyz · supaflyz #1 (**permalink**)

06-11-2008, 09:03 PM

I'm trying to pick which notebook I should get to replace my old desktop. Somehow the hard drive keep messing up. Have to replace 3 in just 2 years. The two notebook Im trying to pick is the black macbook or the macbook pro. The macbook pro however is the refurbished one. The spec is 2.2ghz and 120 gb with the nvidia graphic card. The black macbook is however newer and has better specs. Which one would you guys recommend for me in dental school. The main functions would be typing papers, listening to some music, watch movies, do research paper, and perhaps photoshop. I dont play any computer games. Do you think photoshop would run smoothly on the black macbook? Also can I upgrade to a blu ray drive once they get cheaper?

The main difference between the two is the macbook pro will cost roughly $100 more than the black macbook. But the macbook pro has lower specs. Which one of them will last for at least 3-4 years.

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #2 (**permalink**)

06-11-2008, 09:12 PM

Of the two with your intended uses I'd get the macbook, and yes.. photoshop will run on it.

Fidou · Fidou #3 (**permalink**)

06-11-2008, 09:15 PM

I would also go for the MB

rich6490 · rich6490 #4 (**permalink**)

06-11-2008, 10:20 PM

Well if the specs are better and its new, definitely get the blackbook.

supaflyz · supaflyz #5 (**permalink**)

06-12-2008, 12:36 AM

I heard apple have a new cpu coming out in january? Im a noob in the computer stuff, is there a possibility I can upgrade it to that cpu? Also can I upgrade to a blu ray player and stick it in the cd drive once it's affordable?

sanity1082 · sanity1082 #6 (**permalink**)

06-12-2008, 01:31 PM

you probably wont be able to do either upgrade. and if the upgrades are possible they will more than likely void your warranty.

axis3100 · axis3100 #7 (**permalink**)

06-12-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by supaflyz

I heard apple have a new cpu coming out in january? Im a noob in the computer stuff, is there a possibility I can upgrade it to that cpu? Also can I upgrade to a blu ray player and stick it in the cd drive once it's affordable?

The new cpu will likely be a different socket type and won't be compatible with the current motherboards. I don't think the macbook's integrated video would be able to handle Hi-Def.

Dysfunction #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 17, 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 6,527 Mac Specs: 2008 and 2011 15" mbps, late 11 iMac, iPhone 4s, and too many ipods and other stuff	06-11-2008, 09:12 PM Of the two with your intended uses I'd get the macbook, and yes.. photoshop will run on it. mike This machine kills fascists Got # ? phear the command line!
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rich6490 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: May 27, 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 275 Mac Specs: MBP 2.5ghz, 4gb/r, 200g7.2krpm	06-11-2008, 10:20 PM Well if the specs are better and its new, definitely get the blackbook. -Zach, A.C.T.
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supaflyz #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 07, 2008 Posts: 14	06-11-2008, 09:03 PM I'm trying to pick which notebook I should get to replace my old desktop. Somehow the hard drive keep messing up. Have to replace 3 in just 2 years. The two notebook Im trying to pick is the black macbook or the macbook pro. The macbook pro however is the refurbished one. The spec is 2.2ghz and 120 gb with the nvidia graphic card. The black macbook is however newer and has better specs. Which one would you guys recommend for me in dental school. The main functions would be typing papers, listening to some music, watch movies, do research paper, and perhaps photoshop. I dont play any computer games. Do you think photoshop would run smoothly on the black macbook? Also can I upgrade to a blu ray drive once they get cheaper? The main difference between the two is the macbook pro will cost roughly $100 more than the black macbook. But the macbook pro has lower specs. Which one of them will last for at least 3-4 years.
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supaflyz #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 07, 2008 Posts: 14	06-12-2008, 12:36 AM I heard apple have a new cpu coming out in january? Im a noob in the computer stuff, is there a possibility I can upgrade it to that cpu? Also can I upgrade to a blu ray player and stick it in the cd drive once it's affordable?
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sanity1082 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 17, 2007 Posts: 882 Mac Specs: macbook/iphone/ipod nano/ipod shuffle	06-12-2008, 01:31 PM you probably wont be able to do either upgrade. and if the upgrades are possible they will more than likely void your warranty.
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