06-28-2006, 03:21 PM

Okay, I'm trying to find out if this macbook will be good enough for me. This will be my first mac purchase and was curious what you suggest.

-1.83 Ghz Core Duo
-1 Gig of Ram
-80 Gig Hardrive

Everything else is standard.

I will be a senior in highschool this school year and wanted something portable, and the mac has the perfect screen size, and I heard it was durable. But the realy question is how much of a difference is there between the 2.0 and the 1.83 ghz processor?

I'm getting this for $1,281 after all prices considered.

Could I save 45 bucks and just get the 60 gig hdd or should I stick with the 80 gig?

Thank you for your help.

I can't wait to become one of you mac users.

I will probably be needing help from you all in a couple weeks when I get my macbook.

Thanks again

Noob Matt

06-28-2006, 03:26 PM

I have the same configuration and frankly you won't notice much of a difference btw 1.8 and 2.0 so stick with what you have and you'll be happy.

06-28-2006, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by superdude

I have the same configuration and frankly you won't notice much of a difference btw 1.8 and 2.0 so stick with what you have and you'll be happy.

Thank you for your prompt response. I was hoping it was Okay, because I dont have any more money. Lol.

I considered a dell, but it cost the same to make it as good, with the cheaper plastic case and no built in bluetooth or camera.

Thanks again! I'm so excited to be a mac user.

06-28-2006, 04:04 PM

Yah you'll like it.
I was also contemplating on whether to go back to a PC notebook after selling my ibook.
I'm glad I stuck with the macbook. For the price and features, it can't be beat.

06-28-2006, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by superdude

Yah you'll like it.
I was also contemplating on whether to go back to a PC notebook after selling my ibook.
I'm glad I stuck with the macbook. For the price and features, it can't be beat.

I was thinking of PC Notebook as well because I have iMac 20" Intel Core DUO and Mac Mini (Power PC) but I figure with Boot Camp I can have the best of both worlds...!!!

06-29-2006, 10:30 AM

I had another question.

How much hard drive space does the OS X take up? I am thinking of just getting the 60 gig hard drive to save me 2 more weeks of waiting for money.

Do you think thats enough? I plan on using and old hard drive of mine to make an external drive for like 20 bucks. It is an 80 Gig, so would that be enough?

Thanks again.

Matt

PS: any hardware problems with your MB so far? I want to know whether or not to expect any issues.

06-29-2006, 10:57 AM

A 60gb HD will format to around 55gb, then OS X takes up about 3gb. There are programs (search) that can automate the removal of certain languages, keyboard layouts, and printer drivers that can save you a good 2gb of storage if you don't need them.

06-29-2006, 11:11 AM

I have 60 in my iBook and i feel it is plenty! Said and done i think i had like 55 gb available.

06-29-2006, 11:45 AM

The biggest issues with the Macbook so far has been the heat issue and discolouring around the hand rest area and trackpad.

1) heat issue - if you keep it well ventilated then shouldn't be a problem
2) discolouring - I haven't noticed any yet on mine and I've had it for over a month - keep your hands super clean (no eating chocolates and typing) =)

06-30-2006, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by superdude

The biggest issues with the Macbook so far has been the heat issue and discolouring around the hand rest area and trackpad.

1) heat issue - if you keep it well ventilated then shouldn't be a problem
2) discolouring - I haven't noticed any yet on mine and I've had it for over a month - keep your hands super clean (no eating chocolates and typing) =)

Do you clean your macbook after every use? Because I have a theory on the reason behind discoloring, under the "My macbook's discoloring". Thanks for the information!

I get to order mine today because my brother is letting me use his credit card so he gets the flyer miles! So HOORAH for me.