Originally posted by: shortylickens
http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=579Originally posted by: akodi
the only complaint I have about the macbook is the volume, it doesn't seem to be as loud as my previous powerbook.
Originally posted by: Xenon14
I recently got a new a Macbook/white-the cheaper version.
Positives:
-Widescreen (good for movies and allows for better utilization of screen realestate with other programs).
-Screen Quality - very bright; quality rivals my desktop's Dell Ultrasharp LCD.
-Duo CPU (multitasking performance is great, decodes HD videos like a charm - even most 1080p's without hiccupping).
-OSX/Widgets (the amount of things I can have running via the widgets makes my Windows XP desktop downright useless. There's pretty much a widget for anything you can possibly want. Also, OSX has a much better use of file management; it's easier to sort everything and keep your computer from getting cluttered. And it's visually nicer than XP).
-Boot Camp
-Airport (wireless capabilities) are very good.
-Comes with a wide variety of software, that is fun to use or just explore, and can be very useful.
-Battery - Very respectable battery life, even when using wireless, but only on dimmer screen settings (which are still bright enough in most uses)
-Builtin Camera - Great camera, and great software for it.
-Remote - Very useful for media playback. Can be ported to control other software with additional downloads; can control other apps, power point slides for instance... very cool.
-Looks cool
Negatives:
-512mb ram not nearly enough (that's how much mine came with. I definately need to upgrade it, less than 1gb cripples performance greatly).
-Poor sound volume when using built-in speakers.
-Poor heat distribution, using laptop on your lap is not bearable, especially if your doing a CPU intensive task, the bottom left side gets way too hot.
-Noticeably heavier when compared to a similarly sized Lenovo
-Screen can't be tilted back as far as pretty much any PC laptop I've used.
Conclusion: From the usage aspect; the mac is almost flawless. Even when I'm home, I use it 90% of the time... and I have a pretty new overclocked opteron desktop. My main urks are the generally low volume sound & poor heat distribution. Overall, I'm very satisfied.
Originally posted by: thescreensavers
only if you want to see a gay pin wheel half the time and if you want to kook breakfast on it
Originally posted by: BlinderBomber
Originally posted by: beer
Originally posted by: akodi
I guess if you're a student you get a free ipod nano or 180 toward a different kind of ipod.
Your comparison of a T42 vs a macbook seems off, I don't think they sell the t42 anymore and if you look at the t43 model it's considerably more expensive even at a student discount. Dollar for dollar I think the macbook is a pretty good deal.
Lenova is still riding the IBM Quality wave. To buy a lenova is to take a gamble at this point - they may not have the same longevity the IBMs did.
I thought Lenova had been building IBM laptops for a while now and all that happened was they officially took over? Or am I way off base?
Originally posted by: beer
Originally posted by: akodi
I guess if you're a student you get a free ipod nano or 180 toward a different kind of ipod.
Your comparison of a T42 vs a macbook seems off, I don't think they sell the t42 anymore and if you look at the t43 model it's considerably more expensive even at a student discount. Dollar for dollar I think the macbook is a pretty good deal.
Lenova is still riding the IBM Quality wave. To buy a lenova is to take a gamble at this point - they may not have the same longevity the IBMs did.
Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
I bought one and it was complete crap, it was so crappy that I returned it and was happy to eat the 100 dollar restocking fee so I would never have to see that piece of crap again.
I am the OP so I answered my own question lol
Originally posted by: DeviousTrap
Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
I bought one and it was complete crap, it was so crappy that I returned it and was happy to eat the 100 dollar restocking fee so I would never have to see that piece of crap again.
I am the OP so I answered my own question lol
Care to elaborate? Why was it crap?
Originally posted by: moddedcompsdotcom
actually the macbook pro is not over priced.... try to find a laptop with the same specs as the macbook pro and there are few that are close to it. Not only does the macbook pro have good specs but they are designed very nicely. They are super light and look very stylish. But the best part about it, is you can run osx on it. If i was in the market for a new laptop the macbook pro is what i would buy
Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
Originally posted by: DeviousTrap
Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
I bought one and it was complete crap, it was so crappy that I returned it and was happy to eat the 100 dollar restocking fee so I would never have to see that piece of crap again.
I am the OP so I answered my own question lol
Care to elaborate? Why was it crap?
First of all, it ran really hot. The last draw was that I couldn't get it to connect to my wireless router. Keep in mind I have a desktop, Nintendo DS, PDA, windows laptop all hooked up with no problems. I would never buy another mac again.
Originally posted by: mwtgg
Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
Originally posted by: DeviousTrap
Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
I bought one and it was complete crap, it was so crappy that I returned it and was happy to eat the 100 dollar restocking fee so I would never have to see that piece of crap again.
I am the OP so I answered my own question lol
Care to elaborate? Why was it crap?
First of all, it ran really hot. The last draw was that I couldn't get it to connect to my wireless router. Keep in mind I have a desktop, Nintendo DS, PDA, windows laptop all hooked up with no problems. I would never buy another mac again.
Sounds like a user error.
Originally posted by: phantom309
Originally posted by: thescreensavers
only if you want to see a gay pin wheel half the time and if you want to kook breakfast on it
You've never used one, have you? I've had mine for three weeks and it's the fastest laptop I've ever used. It runs warmer than my 700m did, but nowhere near hot enough to cause problems.