10-29-2008, 07:50 PM

hey all i am a mac virgin and have the oppurtunity to get a new black last gen macbook for 1199 or the 1299 new macbook...is it worth the extra hundred to get the new one w/out firewire and just 2.0 vs 2.4....i'm wondering if the new graphics card and memory is worth it...also i do do photography so i dont know how that would figure into with with the firewire and all that...thanks for your time guys

10-29-2008, 08:11 PM

I would probably go with the new one if it were me. I have a 2.0 macbook and it has been great and everything I have heard about it has been positive in the short time its been out.

10-29-2008, 08:22 PM

I was just going to post a thread similar to this. I am pretty torn--- the black seems like such a deal at 1199 ...I've heard all good things about the machine. However, I still wonder if it would be more beneficial to go with the new model? Any info is appreciated here

10-29-2008, 09:18 PM

get the new one if your doing photo it some much better u can see so much clear and stuff i had the old macbook this one is so worth the extra 100 dollars

10-29-2008, 09:32 PM

I say, go for the older model.

It has been proven to work well, in short-term and long-term. The matte screen is very convenient, because it does not glare as much, making it useful in a sunny and bright environment.

Depending on what you use it for, the graphics may be a large deciding factor. Even though it is not dedicated, the new graphics is a big step from older graphics...that alone may be a $100 value....

But between the two, I would choose the BlackBook, because of that stated above, and I am a fan of the black casing.

Just my $0.02

10-29-2008, 09:49 PM

I think if you are dealing with photos the new Macbook would be the way to go. But its a hard call, the lack of fire wire is kind of disappointing. But overall what do you think? I truly think that it depends on what style you like. Overall you cant go wrong with either of them so just give it some good thought

10-29-2008, 10:00 PM

If you NEED firewire, then the choice is simple. It all depends on the equipment you have (vid camera, etc) and whether or not you are looking to upgrade those (as well as what the options are).

I just got the new MacBook Pro myself and, compared to my 6-year-old Powerbook, the build quality alone is a massive leap forward. I also have some ideas on why Apple did what they did with the ports based on some design changes between then and now. I'm considering doing a more in-depth comparison between the two and posting my thoughts on the matter.

10-29-2008, 10:01 PM

thanks for all the help so far guys

10-29-2008, 10:46 PM

New one no heat and works great

10-29-2008, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by Josephali

I say, go for the older model.

It has been proven to work well, in short-term and long-term. The matte screen is very convenient, because it does not glare as much, making it useful in a sunny and bright environment.

Depending on what you use it for, the graphics may be a large deciding factor. Even though it is not dedicated, the new graphics is a big step from older graphics...that alone may be a $100 value....

But between the two, I would choose the BlackBook, because of that stated above, and I am a fan of the black casing.

Just my $0.02

He said macbook, they never had a matte screen

10-30-2008, 12:29 AM

Originally Posted by AirAddict

He said macbook, they never had a matte screen

In comparison to the the newer "Glassy" models....

10-30-2008, 05:27 AM

As a rule I try and stay away from any new model of technology for the first 6 months to let the makers work and kinks out of the production process (unless your M$ then its nearer to 6 years - **** Red Ring). I bought a one of the blackbooks about 3 weeks before the new ones came out and it is nothing short of excellence it really is.

However if you are willing to either risk slightly dodgy first revision kit (make sure you get the apple care) I would go for the new one if only for the greater graphics capacity.