Hi there, im a PC user looking to make the change to mac. im looking to buy a 13" mac book. First of all, on the website, they offer 3 versions. The only difference between the second and third option is 40 gigs of space and the black color. And its 200$ more... Does this make sense to anyone? Is there some unlisted difference between the two? Would you suggest the white or black? I dont feel like i need 160 gigs of space.
Where is the cheapest place to get a new mac? I hear amazon dosent charge tax or shipping?
Does mac allow customization to the point where i could get a black mac book with the same stats as the second version of the white mac book for the same price as the second version?
Also, is it really worth it to get the extended warranty for an extra 250$?
thank you all for your answers!
You've already noted the technical and price differences between the 2 models and realized that you do pay a premium for the black, simply because of color.
Just to reinforce what was corrected above...there are NO differences between the black and white models
which are spec'd out the same. The batteries aren't different, nothing is.
That being said...
Do a search, and you'll find TONS of topics on this. It comes up just about every day. So i'll sum it up for you...People with black MB's say they love the color and are willing to pay the extra price. People with white MB's think they're stupid for paying extra cash for the same thing as the white one. So which one is right for you? I have no idea, it's personal preference. But, be informed that each does have a little quirk with respect to the finish.
The white models get dirty easy and a lot of people have issues with them staining, especially where your wrist(s) rest, and the keyboard. They can be cleaned. But some people also claim that their white MB's get yellowed and stained with or without regular cleaning. For some it seems to be unavoidable. For some, it's not an issue at all.
The black models show fingerprints very easily. They will never look pristine, unless you wipe the thing down every time you use it. If little smudges and fingerprints don't bother you, the finish is great. It won't get stained, and any finger prints wipe off in a snap with a damp cloth. If it bothers you, it will be a constant annoyance, and you'll be wiping it down multiple times a day to keep it clean.
Though, be advised that you can always get laptop protectors or films that will negate these issues altogether...maybe with the exception of the white MB keyboard.
All that being said, if you want my opinion...I bought the black one. I saw what my white Apple keyboard (for my desktop) looked like after a few months of use, and I didn't want my laptop looking like that. I didn't pay a premium for the black color, as I bought it refurbished from a 3rd party vendor. But, if I bought new, i'd spend the extra cash to get what I wanted.
Hope that helps,
-Nick