Saw Macbook Pro Today...

caveatipss · caveatipss #1 (**permalink**)

05-30-2006, 12:34 AM

...in the cafe. Beautiful. I realize that I can now afford an iMac maxed out, or a Macbook Pro with really good specs. What to do?

coach_z · coach_z #2 (**permalink**)

05-30-2006, 12:36 AM

oh man

just wait. and then figure out what you can really afford. and then figure out if you need portability or not.
-chris

kaidomac · kaidomac #3 (**permalink**)

05-30-2006, 08:13 AM

If you want portability, definately go with the MacBook Pro. It's essentially just a portable iMac with a smaller screen. Make sure you get the 7200rpm drive though; my sister-in-law bought a MacBook yesterday and the 5400rpm drive speed is noticeably slower than my 7200rpm 2.5" hard drive.

techster82 · techster82 #4 (**permalink**)

05-30-2006, 11:10 AM

If you don't make a decision soon I am going to come down to Lafayette and break both of your hands so that you cannot type 10 posts per day asking what to do.

Now that I got that off my chest I feel much better.

iBeldar · iBeldar #5 (**permalink**)

05-31-2006, 01:39 AM

The MacBook Pro seems to have some issues. People complain about noise, apparently both the MacBook and MacBook Pro have heat issues. Not to mention there have been a case or two about the 'MagSafe' burning up/catching fire. I would buy a MacBook over an iMac in a heartbeat if they didn't have the problems they have. They both basically have the same features, just one is more portable.

I would go with the iMac.

caveatipss · caveatipss #6 (**permalink**)

05-31-2006, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iBeldar

The MacBook Pro seems to have some issues. People complain about noise, apparently both the MacBook and MacBook Pro have heat issues. Not to mention there have been a case or two about the 'MagSafe' burning up/catching fire. I would buy a MacBook over an iMac in a heartbeat if they didn't have the problems they have. They both basically have the same features, just one is more portable.

I would go with the iMac.

Done. iMac it is. I order Friday.

coach_z · coach_z #7 (**permalink**)

05-31-2006, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caveatipss

Done. iMac it is. I order Friday.

are you sure?

iWonder · iWonder #8 (**permalink**)

05-31-2006, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coach_z

are you sure?

there may be a revision! in 3 weeks

no one knows for sure when the next rev will be out

iBeldar · iBeldar #9 (**permalink**)

05-31-2006, 12:09 PM

Maybe. But he could order the iMac then save up his pennies and order a MacBook in the future, when the problems are resolved.

goobimama · goobimama #10 (**permalink**)

05-31-2006, 02:41 PM

what's the revision in 3 weeks?

deus_ex_machina · deus_ex_machina #11 (**permalink**)

05-31-2006, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goobimama

what's the revision in 3 weeks?

haha :p

iRizzo · iRizzo #12 (**permalink**)

05-31-2006, 05:02 PM

I say get the Macbook Pro. The latest revision is flawless...well mine is at least.

coach_z #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 23, 2004 Location: North NJ Posts: 3,169 Mac Specs: i dont have no mac's	05-30-2006, 12:36 AM oh man just wait. and then figure out what you can really afford. and then figure out if you need portability or not. -chris MoTM honor roll... when? i dont remember
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iBeldar #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 11, 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 335 Mac Specs: '08 White MB 2.1ghz - 4GB- 120GB- Superdrive - Snow Leopard	05-31-2006, 01:39 AM The MacBook Pro seems to have some issues. People complain about noise, apparently both the MacBook and MacBook Pro have heat issues. Not to mention there have been a case or two about the 'MagSafe' burning up/catching fire. I would buy a MacBook over an iMac in a heartbeat if they didn't have the problems they have. They both basically have the same features, just one is more portable. I would go with the iMac. White Penryn Macbook 08' 2.1GHZ C2D - 4GB RAM - 120GB HD - Combo Drive - Snow Leopard - Windows 7 Professional
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iBeldar #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 11, 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 335 Mac Specs: '08 White MB 2.1ghz - 4GB- 120GB- Superdrive - Snow Leopard	05-31-2006, 12:09 PM Maybe. But he could order the iMac then save up his pennies and order a MacBook in the future, when the problems are resolved. White Penryn Macbook 08' 2.1GHZ C2D - 4GB RAM - 120GB HD - Combo Drive - Snow Leopard - Windows 7 Professional
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caveatipss #1 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	05-30-2006, 12:34 AM ...in the cafe. Beautiful. I realize that I can now afford an iMac maxed out, or a Macbook Pro with really good specs. What to do?
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techster82 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 07, 2006 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 586 Mac Specs: Unibody Macbook 2.0, Blackberry Bold (Good Riddance iPhone)	05-30-2006, 11:10 AM If you don't make a decision soon I am going to come down to Lafayette and break both of your hands so that you cannot type 10 posts per day asking what to do. Now that I got that off my chest I feel much better.
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goobimama #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 28, 2006 Posts: 2,542 Mac Specs: iMac Core Duo 20", iBook G4, iPhone 8GB :)	05-31-2006, 02:41 PM what's the revision in 3 weeks?
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iRizzo #12 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	05-31-2006, 05:02 PM I say get the Macbook Pro. The latest revision is flawless...well mine is at least.
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