How You Macbook owners like your macbook?

[NaOH]

I'm talking about the 13.3" 2.0ghz c2d ones. After the Thinkpad sale ended. I was thinking about getting a macbook instead for school (word, power point, simulations, compiling etc). Of course, the occasional warcraft 3 and sims2 would do fine also.

 

[Kaido]

I had a regular core duo model and I loved it. Ended up selling it this past week and getting a PC laptop, although I still have an iMac at home. I needed a portable for work/school and both required Windows, so I was just using Windows on it all the time, seemed kind of silly. If you can get a good one, it's a great machine. Mine had various small problems like the random shutdown issue, but they were able to fix it at the Apple Store under warranty. There are lots of accessories for it too, bags, sleeves, screen cleaners, and so on. I have a website that I used to maintain with MacBook links, might help you out some:

http://macbook.wiredby.com

If you get the white one, definitely pick up an invisibleSHIELD since they scratch easily, like the white iPods. The black looks much better imo, but the white definitely says "Apple" and does look very, very nice. The new-style keyboard is really great and the MacBook has the only touchpad I've ever liked - large and easily programmable (two-finger tap = right click, for example). As far as gaming goes, just remember that it only has a 64mb integrated graphcs card.

 

[NakaNaka]

LOVE it. Amazing computer. The spaced keys are a joy to type with.

 

[YetioDoom]

Ba da ba ba ba, I'm lovin' it. It's my first Mac, and first laptop - no complaints so far.

 

[edro]

Do you really think a Mac owner would admit to not liking a computer they just spent their kid's college fund on?

 

[NakaNaka]

Originally posted by: edro
Do you really think a Mac owner would admit to not liking a computer they just spent their kid's college fund on?

I love people that don't know anything about Macs and then bash them. My Macbook cost $1100. My college education costs $170,000. Those are close to being equal?? And $1100 is suddently expensive for a computer? I don't think so.

 

[halik]

We bought my stepdad a macbook pro...amazing machine. The whole package (hardware, osx, soft) is incredibly sleek and polished. I'd imagine the macbook wouldn't be too far off... though I'd never get one, because of its calculator keyboard.

Oh yeah, if you're actually willing to spend extra $200 for the black one, you need to get your head checked.

 

[James3shin]

hmmm...gaming on the MBP with bootcamp seems to yield some nice results.

 

[edro]

Originally posted by: NakaNaka
My college education costs $170,000.

Ouch. Stephen Hawking's education didn't cost that much!

 

[Quasmo]

Only reason I would buy a mac is for DVD studio pro, I have yet to use a DVD authoring software more intuitive and well laid out. Besides that I really have no reason to get one.

 

[NaOH]

Originally posted by: James3shin
hmmm...gaming on the MBP with bootcamp seems to yield some nice results.

how's gaming on the regular macbook. Can't afford the macbook pro.

 

[James3shin]

Honestly, im not sure if the MacBook can game very much. Due to it's integrated GMA950 graphics.

 

[igowerf]

I'm planning to get a Macbook soon too. If you want a bigger IBM laptop and you have an Amex card, they're selling a Z61P for $1700 on http://mywishlist.mylifemycard.com/featuredproducts.html.

I tried to get the 25% off Amazon coupon they had yesterday but it went fast. If I had gotten it, I would have used it for a Macbook.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: AMDUALY

Originally posted by: James3shin
hmmm...gaming on the MBP with bootcamp seems to yield some nice results.

how's gaming on the regular macbook. Can't afford the macbook pro.

It's alright. Like James3shin said, it's integrated graphics. On the Windows side it can handle HL2 at a decent rez, but don't expect anything spectacular. 2D games are fine.

 

[blackdogdeek]

i love my macbook pro but i still game mostly on my windows machine. i usually play wow on it and it looks great.

my sister-in-law has a regular macbook and she loves it. she uses it all the time for office stuff, email, movie making, photo touchups, surfing.

 

[Platypus]

I'm about to buy that exact model for recording guitar

 

[RollWave]

Originally posted by: halik
We bought my stepdad a macbook pro...amazing machine. The whole package (hardware, osx, soft) is incredibly sleek and polished. I'd imagine the macbook wouldn't be too far off... though I'd never get one, because of its calculator keyboard.

Oh yeah, if you're actually willing to spend extra $200 for the black one, you need to get your head checked.

the "black" tax is 50 bucks now and its well worth it.

 

[DaveCSparty]

Just bought a C2D 2.0 Macbook on black friday after being a life long Windows user...

I love it, and I installed Windows on it via BootCamp. However, I rarely use Windows as the Mac OSX is so much better. It boots OSX in like 8 seconds, the machine is just awesome.

 

[NakaNaka]

Originally posted by: edro

Originally posted by: NakaNaka
My college education costs $170,000.

Ouch. Stephen Hawking's education didn't cost that much!

Ouch, I know. $43,000 a year for tuition + room and board + books. Standard price now actually. Booo.

 

[hdeck]

i've never been a mac fan, but after spending a few minutes yesterday with my friend's new macbook i must say they look nice. with my student discount to the mac store the prices are vary comparable to pc notebooks of similar specs. i never thought i'd use a mac but now i'm beginning to consider it.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: NakaNaka

Originally posted by: edro

Originally posted by: NakaNaka
My college education costs $170,000.

Ouch. Stephen Hawking's education didn't cost that much!

Ouch, I know. $43,000 a year for tuition + room and board + books. Standard price now actually. Booo.

Unless your name is "Dr" NakaNaka, this is just cementing the stereotype that Apple owners pay too damned much for the same sh*t.

- M4H

 

[Chrono]

Them MACS are purdy.

 

[RollWave]

i'm on my blackbook right now!

 

[Hyperlite]

my roommate has one, and he likes it, but the guy across the hall also has one and he said it is starting to act up on him...freezing a couple times a day. hes no rocket scientist, but something tells me he isn't real kind to it.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: AMDUALY
I'm talking about the 13.3" 2.0ghz c2d ones. After the Thinkpad sale ended. I was thinking about getting a macbook instead for school (word, power point, simulations, compiling etc). Of course, the occasional warcraft 3 and sims2 would do fine also.

The ThinkPad holiday sale has been extended to Monday 12/18.

I'm seriously considering the following Lenovo ThinkPad T60 for $1,318.74 after FC with 3 year ThinkPad warranty, 0% Oregon sales tax and free shipping.

ThinkPad T Series T60 Express - 1 Yr Depot Warranty (1953CTO)
Edit 1953CTO $1,219.00 1 $1,219.00
Integrated WiFi wireless LAN: Integrated Wi-Fi Wireless a/b/g 1
Bluetooth: Integrated Bluetooth PAN 1
Processor: IntelR Core 2 Duo processor T7200 (2.0GHz, 4MB L2, 667MHz FSB) 1
Operating system: Genuine Windows XP Home Edition 1
Operating system language: Genuine Windows XP Home Edition English 1
Display type: 14.1 SXGA+ TFT 1
System graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 w/o WWAN 1
Total memory: 512 MB PC2-5300 SDRAM DDR2 667MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM) 1
Keyboard: Keyboard US English ? 1
Fingerprint reader: Integrated fingerprint reader 1
Pointing device: UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad) 1
Hard drive: 80 GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm 1
Optical device: DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer, Ultrabay Slim 1
Wireless cards: ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wi-Fi wireless LAN Mini-PCIe US/EMEA/LA/ANZ 1
Battery: 9 cell Li-Ion Battery 1
Power cord: Country Pack North America 1
Modem cable (RJ-11): PSTN cable 1
Language pack: Language Pack US English 1
Accessories and options:
3-Year ThinkPad Protection with 1-Year Depot to 3-Year Depot Repair 41C9334 $199.00 1 $199.00