So, new macbooks.

divine · 14-10-2008, 19:51

What a thoroughly underwhelming heap of crud that all turned out to be :/

iCraig · 14-10-2008, 19:53

Is there a link to the keynote? I can't see one on the Apple site unless I'm being dense.

divine · 14-10-2008, 19:54

http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/14/l...tebooks-event/

That's the best I can do you with for now.

leowyatt · 14-10-2008, 19:56

I thought the new one looks good :/

SidewinderINC · 14-10-2008, 19:58

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Originally Posted by leowyatt

I thought the new one looks good :/

I agree, though the keyboards on those ones are HORRIBLE!

I've got one of the latest ones before they brought in that diabolical keyboard design and I'll not be upgrading till they change the keyboard for the better!

divine · 14-10-2008, 20:14

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Originally Posted by leowyatt

I thought the new one looks good :/

Looks lovely.

However, it costs £950 for a 2GHz, 2GB, 160GB Machine, only comes in gloss screen, that new trackpad looks a bit odd, they've created a proprietary connector for extra screens (expensive add ons anyone?)...

It's all just a bit 'meh' for the price.

leowyatt · 14-10-2008, 20:04

I'm still tempted by one of the older models now especially at the new price. Just can't seem to get on the UK shop to see how much they'd be here

EDIT: The original ones here are £719 and over there including the exchange rate come out at £572

Including sales tax it's around £600.

SidewinderINC · 14-10-2008, 20:15

it comes with the adaptors for DVI/VGA

divine · 15-10-2008, 19:20

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Originally Posted by SidewinderINC

it comes with the adaptors for DVI/VGA

Just looked at the spec list and they don't.

DVI adaptor is a £20 extra, VGA is a £20 and Dual Link DVI is a £70 add on.

The remotes are a £15 extra as well now.

SidewinderINC · 15-10-2008, 20:50

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Originally Posted by divine

Just looked at the spec list and they don't.

DVI adaptor is a £20 extra, VGA is a £20 and Dual Link DVI is a £70 add on.

The remotes are a £15 extra as well now.

Wow, they really are shafting people on the new ones!

Free remote with mine, DVI connection in built, and converter to VGA comes with.

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divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/14/l...tebooks-event/ That's the best I can do you with for now. __________________

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leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	I thought the new one looks good :/ __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

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leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	I'm still tempted by one of the older models now especially at the new price. Just can't seem to get on the UK shop to see how much they'd be here EDIT: The original ones here are £719 and over there including the exchange rate come out at £572 Including sales tax it's around £600. __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!" Last edited by leowyatt; 14-10-2008 at 20:12.

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