So, new macbooks. - Page 2

SidewinderINC · 14-10-2008, 20:33

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Originally Posted by Mark

And Dell are adopting Display Port as well, so aside from the size of the connector the technology isn't proprietary.

I'll pass though. Glossy screen - no thanks.

I love glossy screens, but I'm a saturation whore

Belmit · 14-10-2008, 20:39

I agree with what most people are saying here - keyboard looks odd, glossy screen FTL, UK overpriced... Now I have a new battery I'll be keeping my model for a good while yet. Shame I got mine just before the LED screens were introduced as that would really help the old battery life out.

leowyatt · 14-10-2008, 20:42

Well the iBook is getting rather long in the tooth now so I'm considering changing but it won't be till the new year so hopefully for Macworld Expo we'll have another update so I can look to purchase something.

PvtPyle · 14-10-2008, 21:05

Can someone clarify for a Mac n00b, does the revised Macbook mean you can pick up last generation Macbooks for fewer gold coins now?

Feek · 14-10-2008, 21:12

Well there were fat iPod nanos on the refurb store at a huge discount for a week or so after the new ones were released so it's possible.

Burble · 14-10-2008, 21:13

I hope so, my brother is after a new laptop and after using my Macbook he's decided he's going to do the sensible thing and go Mac.

PvtPyle · 14-10-2008, 21:41

As do I. I'll be keeping a close eye out!

LeperousDust · 15-10-2008, 15:39

Hmmmm i dunno i don't have a macbook (pro) and i'm actually considering getting one as my next laptop possibly. They look pretty nice to me, i'm willing to give OSX a go, problem is i'll need to dual boot linux on it so i can use some of my uni stuff. I have a horrid feeling that the new cool trackpad isn't going to be very well supported outside OSX! Massive glass multitouch trackpad for the win though, looks fantastic. Screen is a bit crud mind, keyboard i'll get used to, aren't all apple keyboards usually like that anyway?
I haven't really looked at the price yet either, which is probably the main factor i won't bother getting one as i'm not one to pay over the odds... Which is a shame.

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.

divine · 15-10-2008, 20:40

MacBook 13" (1280x800) for £950 (£810 with Higher Education discount)
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz
2GB DDR3 Memory
160GB Hard Drive
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics

Dell XPS 15" (1280x800) for £810
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz
4GB DDR2 Memory
320GB Hard Drive
NVIDIA 8600M GT graphics

Dell XPS 15" (1920x1200) for £970
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.5GHz
4GB DDR2 Memory
400GB Hard Drive
NVIDIA 8600M GT graphics

That's a huge sacrifice on specification in order to get MacOSX, A pretty design, maybe slightly better build and a funny trackpad.

14-10-2008, 20:39	#12
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	I agree with what most people are saying here - keyboard looks odd, glossy screen FTL, UK overpriced... Now I have a new battery I'll be keeping my model for a good while yet. Shame I got mine just before the LED screens were introduced as that would really help the old battery life out. __________________

14-10-2008, 20:42	#13
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Well the iBook is getting rather long in the tooth now so I'm considering changing but it won't be till the new year so hopefully for Macworld Expo we'll have another update so I can look to purchase something. __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

14-10-2008, 21:12	#15
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Well there were fat iPod nanos on the refurb store at a huge discount for a week or so after the new ones were released so it's possible. __________________

15-10-2008, 15:39	#18
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Hmmmm i dunno i don't have a macbook (pro) and i'm actually considering getting one as my next laptop possibly. They look pretty nice to me, i'm willing to give OSX a go, problem is i'll need to dual boot linux on it so i can use some of my uni stuff. I have a horrid feeling that the new cool trackpad isn't going to be very well supported outside OSX! Massive glass multitouch trackpad for the win though, looks fantastic. Screen is a bit crud mind, keyboard i'll get used to, aren't all apple keyboards usually like that anyway? I haven't really looked at the price yet either, which is probably the main factor i won't bother getting one as i'm not one to pay over the odds... Which is a shame. __________________

15-10-2008, 20:40	#20
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	MacBook 13" (1280x800) for £950 (£810 with Higher Education discount) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz 2GB DDR3 Memory 160GB Hard Drive NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics Dell XPS 15" (1280x800) for £810 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 4GB DDR2 Memory 320GB Hard Drive NVIDIA 8600M GT graphics Dell XPS 15" (1920x1200) for £970 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.5GHz 4GB DDR2 Memory 400GB Hard Drive NVIDIA 8600M GT graphics That's a huge sacrifice on specification in order to get MacOSX, A pretty design, maybe slightly better build and a funny trackpad. __________________

14-10-2008, 21:05	#14
PvtPyle Sofa Boy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wield of the Shire Posts: 701	Can someone clarify for a Mac n00b, does the revised Macbook mean you can pick up last generation Macbooks for fewer gold coins now?

14-10-2008, 21:13	#16
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	I hope so, my brother is after a new laptop and after using my Macbook he's decided he's going to do the sensible thing and go Mac.

14-10-2008, 21:41	#17
PvtPyle Sofa Boy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wield of the Shire Posts: 701	As do I. I'll be keeping a close eye out!