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ctopfel wrote:

Speedier Pros and glossy Display Option for Pros:

http://www.macworld.com/news/2006/05/16 … lsrc=mwrss

Thank god it's an option.  I hate that shiny crap.

lord funk wrote:

ctopfel wrote:

Speedier Pros and glossy Display Option for Pros:

http://www.macworld.com/news/2006/05/16 … lsrc=mwrss

Thank god it's an option.  I hate that shiny crap.

Can you say glare?

Kurto2021 wrote:

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&oc=iB130T2&s=dhs
(I know it is crappy but is the macbook worth 120% more than the Dell?)

If the Apple had a crippled processor, a stripped down version of OS X with less capabilities, 20 gigs less hard drive space, no built in wireless, no built in webcam, and no iLife suite the comparison would be more valid.  Don't get me wrong...I wish the entry level one was less expensive.  But you can't compare that $499 piece of smurf to the MacBook.

Now this...

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/ … s&fb=1

...is something a little more comparable.  It still doesn't include the built-in webcam or iLife suite, and the memory isn't as fast as what the MacBook has, but the display is larger.  That makes the MacBook about 25% more. 

Apple has definitely packed this thing full for the price.  But a Core Solo version at around $800-900 would have been nice.

The price is fine(white one), consider it does come with CoreDuo 2ghz. 512 is ok but having it in 2x256 is really bad decision.

DevoDoc wrote:

The Power Mac is very lonely now.

I get the same feeling sometimes. I just hopes that one of those cardmakers that's given us processorupgrades and stuff for the G3's and G4's and earlier, now builds a PCIe Intel-card that can be used on the PPC PowerMac G5's...

This is just the machine I've been waiting for, shared memory isn't a big problem any more as far as I'm concerned.  The Intel 950 performs at about the same level as the mobile version of the radeon 9000 (if I remember Correctly), I don't game on the go much so it's not an issue to me.
I do like the Mini DVI port (BIG selling feature for me) ,the dual core processor, a decent resolution display, and 2Gb of max memory is just more good news.

I want to see what kind of battery life this thing gets before I trade in my pc notebook and retire my G3 for one.  Other than that I agree that charging more for a colour option is stupid on Apple's part.

lord funk wrote:

Zander wrote:

Can you say glare?

Exactly.  I don't understand the concept:

"We've intentionally added glare and reflection to the screen.  Isn't that great!"

Wow now you need Polaroid-glasses if you want to use the MacBook outside in the sun. I wonder if they are included...

Last edited by Mymac4ever (2006-05-16 9:04 am)

NAG wrote:

pcguy wrote:

The price is fine(white one), consider it does come with CoreDuo 2ghz. 512 is ok but having it in 2x256 is really bad decision.

When has Apple ever done RAM correctly? (They're starting to tick me off in this area.)

Due to the integrated graphics, performance is best when split on two chips.  Just like the Mac mini

Gipetto wrote:

pcguy wrote:

The price is fine(white one), consider it does come with CoreDuo 2ghz. 512 is ok but having it in 2x256 is really bad decision.

Yeah, it really does suck how Apple continues to skimp the ram...

Not only that but to purposfully configure it to be a pain in the ass to add more.
No 1x512 option, no 1x1gb option.

Barf.

ckm wrote:

$1100 is to the iBook line what $600 was to the Mac mini line. IMO, it's not that big of a price jump, all things considered.

http://store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Image … chart.html

I am *so* getting a black MacBook, though.
[wait...shared video memory? Blech!]

Aside from that, this is an overall upgrade from my 12" PowerBook G4:
- Built-in iSight (which I will use)
- Superdrive (mine is the Combo drive version)
- Larger, higher res display
- Gigabit ethernet (mine is currently 10/100)
- Magsafe connector
- Built-in support for Front Row (plus remote)
- 2GB max RAM (mine is currently maxed @ 1.25GB)
- Harder-to-ding plastic casing (my beautiful aluminum PB got dinged by my clumsy teenager!)
- Ability to dual-boot into Windows if needed

The only thing I'll be losing is the 100GB HD I've installed. And I'd like to have an expansion slot, but since I don't currently have one, I won't be missing out on that, either.

Can anyone tell me how much impact the shared video is going to have, compared to the 64MB ATI Radeon Mobile I'm using now? The only gaming I'll be doing is World of Warcraft, but I may be using it to troubleshoot Final Cut Studio for some clients.

It will handle 1080i HD video, more than the 64 MB ATi Radeon Mobile that you (and I) have now.

In other words, you will see better performance.

I have to admit, the Dells I've seen with the glossy hi-res screens have beautiful color. So I look at the glossy display as a mixed blessing.

Yeah, they are okay but they do have that glare problem.

NAG wrote:

Yeah, they are okay but they do have that glare problem.

I definitely wouldn't buy one (for me at least - the Gateway is for the hubby).  Of course Apple probably realizes this, forcing me into upgrading to a MacBook Pro instead of saving a bundle on a MacBook.

It's a conspiracy!!!!!