MacBook - Which to buy: Macbook or Macbook pro. Opinions?

Christopher · Christopher #1 (**permalink**)

10-13-2008, 12:15 PM

I need to get a laptop. I'm back and forth between two places a lot and don't want to be cut off from my writing, maintaining my website and getting email, etc. I'm thinking just a macbook is sufficient for me. I would get the 2.4ghz 13" white.

Any reasons why this is not a good choice? They're still well made and reliable? I don't think I will mind at all if it's not as blindingly fast as the Pro; I just want to know if there are any specific reliability issues with the Macbook.

Thanks for any responses!

B&O · B&O #2 (**permalink**)

10-13-2008, 12:39 PM

Wait until tomorrow (or later today for me). There is going to be a big announcement about MacBooks maybe even a revamp.

chaunce322 · chaunce322 #3 (**permalink**)

10-13-2008, 12:56 PM

For the tasks you've listed, I think the Macbook would suit you quite nicely. A little RAM upgrade and it should last you a long while. A MBP would be overkill for email, writing, and web-design, so you can save yourself some money and go with the MB.

Sean

Christopher · Christopher #4 (**permalink**)

10-13-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by chaunce322

For the tasks you've listed, I think the Macbook would suit you quite nicely. A little RAM upgrade and it should last you a long while. A MBP would be overkill for email, writing, and web-design, so you can save yourself some money and go with the MB.

Sean

Thank you Sean!

Christopher · Christopher #5 (**permalink**)

10-13-2008, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B&O

Wait until tomorrow (or later today for me). There is going to be a big announcement about MacBooks maybe even a revamp.

Thanks B&O. What are we waiting for? What would the revamp mean if you were buying a Macbook tomorrow? Thanks.

lifeafter2am · lifeafter2am #6 (**permalink**)

10-13-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Christopher

Thanks B&O. What are we waiting for? What would the revamp mean if you were buying a Macbook tomorrow? Thanks.

Sometimes the store have them the SAME day that they are announced. So it could matter. I agree with Sean though, I see no reason for you to spend the extra cash on the Pro.

THeBadMonkey · THeBadMonkey #7 (**permalink**)

10-14-2008, 04:45 AM

To give you an idea of perspective I was doing some basic editing a photo in iphoto, running a virtual 2003 server and a virtual XP machine and had itunes running on my MB last night, so for doing email, witting and web design the MB will serve you well.

Wish I had waited two weeks though...

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Member Since: Jan 16, 2007 Posts: 223	10-13-2008, 12:15 PM I need to get a laptop. I'm back and forth between two places a lot and don't want to be cut off from my writing, maintaining my website and getting email, etc. I'm thinking just a macbook is sufficient for me. I would get the 2.4ghz 13" white. Any reasons why this is not a good choice? They're still well made and reliable? I don't think I will mind at all if it's not as blindingly fast as the Pro; I just want to know if there are any specific reliability issues with the Macbook. Thanks for any responses! The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by how its animals are treated. -Mahatma Ghandi
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B&O #2 (permalink)
Member Since: May 18, 2007 Location: Brit in Tokyo. Posts: 745 Mac Specs: MBP i7, Mac Mini & iPhone 3G.	10-13-2008, 12:39 PM Wait until tomorrow (or later today for me). There is going to be a big announcement about MacBooks maybe even a revamp.
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THeBadMonkey #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 22, 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 108 Mac Specs: Black Macbook: 2.4 ghz dual core 4gb Ram 250gb Hdd	10-14-2008, 04:45 AM To give you an idea of perspective I was doing some basic editing a photo in iphoto, running a virtual 2003 server and a virtual XP machine and had itunes running on my MB last night, so for doing email, witting and web design the MB will serve you well. Wish I had waited two weeks though...
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