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#1 2009-03-13 9:33 am
- jwehrling
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Which Macbook do I choose?
I currently have an iBook g3 dual usb. I am on the market for a newer Macbook, but not sure which one to get. Thought about buying a previous generation of the refurb store, but also like the new aluminum ones. Those of you who own either one of these, could you give me some feedback on which is the better way to go? I am just torn between the two right now. Any input and advice is appreciated.
13" Aluminum Macbook, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB HD, Mac OS 10.5
12" iBook "Dual USB" G3, 640MB RAM, 30GB HD, Mac OS 10.4
iPod Touch 8GB, 1st Gen.
Black iPod Nano 8GB, 2nd Gen.
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#2 2009-03-13 9:41 am
- mrreet2001
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Re: Which Macbook do I choose?
what do you plan on doing with it.
Current:
-no firewire
+faster
+multitouch pad
Last Gen:
+has firewire
- slower
- no multitouch pad
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#3 2009-03-13 9:57 am
Re: Which Macbook do I choose?
The new white MacBooks do have the upgraded graphics card, just slower RAM. I guess it would depend on whether or not you need FireWire. Personally, I've never used it, but others can't get along without it, so YMMV.
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#4 2009-03-13 10:06 am
- mrreet2001
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Re: Which Macbook do I choose?
doh ... when did that happen
2.66Ghz QuadCore-Nehalem w/24"LED CD ---2.2Ghz BlackMB---15" 2.4Ghz MBP(work)
Dual 2.3Ghz G5 (4G Ram, 2x 250G HD)(10.5 server)--- 400Mhz G4 PM (10.4 Server)
1.5GHz Powerbook---1.6Ghz G5 iMac
"So he fels down in a poisoning gas."
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#5 2009-03-13 9:17 pm
Re: Which Macbook do I choose?
The Aluminum MacBooks' display is much brighter thanks to the LED backlight. They're also a half pound lighter and thinner. They feel a bit more sturdy. I can also attest that, at least in my case, the white polycarbonate - while very durable - will get scratches and such over time. You may also get discoloration on the palmrests and touchpad button, if that sort of thing matters to you.
The Al Macbook can also be had with a faster CPU and the backlit keyboard and the aforementioned multitouch gestures. It's also arguably the greener choice.
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#6 2009-03-14 2:21 pm
- jwehrling
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Re: Which Macbook do I choose?
Yea FireWire never did much for me. I have been leaning towards the new aluminum one anyways. Thanks for all of your advice and hopefully I will the the proud owner of a new MacBook in the near future.
13" Aluminum Macbook, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB HD, Mac OS 10.5
12" iBook "Dual USB" G3, 640MB RAM, 30GB HD, Mac OS 10.4
iPod Touch 8GB, 1st Gen.
Black iPod Nano 8GB, 2nd Gen.
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