New Macbooks - finally
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- lowimpakt0
one good thing is that Apple are trying to improve the environmental performance of the the product..
- that's what they want you to think, but releasing a new computer every 6 months is as catastrophic to the environment as it getsMeeklo
- as it getsMeeklo
- yeah don't be a suckerLlyod
- what Meeklo said.Jaline
- so you just bury your old computer in the ground when you get a new one?ribit
- yea i know. My advice is just don't buy the thing.lowimpakt
- Bullitt0
15" mbp. Ain't that a tad to small from a designers point of view, considering workspace etc? They trying to fuckin banish the people who gave them their bread 'n' butter or what?
- lowimpakt0
why can't i post links?
- Khurram0
Finally!!!!
- Atkinson0
i think they are trying to push people into buying a screen too, hence the 15". 15" is prob more practcal for an on the go machine anyway?
- for sureRanger
- why would you buy a portable laptop and feel forced to buy a screen? are you out of your mind? Do you see everyone with a laptop having a 24" strapped to their backs because the 15" is 15" ?erikjonsson
- with a laptop having a 24" strapped to their backs or what?erikjonsson
- svenreed0
at least they are super fast now, so we can all fap more quickly. there's no such thing as a skin tone anyways. pshhh!!!!
i hate the price of the led monitor, that's ridiculous, and i was awaiting a new cinema from them that was reasonable.
- gron0
I'd be happy if I could just attack my graphics board on my old macbook and solder on the new graphics card. Seems the only upgrade I'm really interested in. CS3 is a dog on that thing.
- yup, that's the only thing that'll make me switch (eventually)kingsteven
- CS3 will not see any benefit, the only way video boards get upgraded is boosting 3D capabilities.rafalski
- Jugarelly0
I'm just glad that they finally put a decent video card in the MB. I didn't want to get a pro because it's too bulky for me. Now, I can hook up the MB to a large display and actually have it function. Ordered mine yesterday.
- 23kon0
Does anyone buy their Macs via the User Tester service?
You just have to get your name added to their list by asking, then they'll randomly send you bits of kit that arent released yet. You get to use them for a few weeks and write up any feedback.
Then you can either send it back or you can buy it from them for a fraction of the cost.The page & form is usually only available at the start of most months on the Apple website.
Heres the link, keep checking back at the start of months for it reappearing.
- craighooper0
$1400 for the Macbook in Canada. That is retarded.
All industry analysts were predicting (and recommending) that Apple needed to reduce entry-level pricing for it's Macbook line in order to remain competitive. 2008 has seen flattening sales for Apple's notebook line, and analysts have been screaming for price reductions. So what does Apple do, given the current economy? They INCREASE prices. A 13" Macbook, w/ tax, in Canada, will now cost you $1600. Add a mouse, and a carry-case, and you are close to $2000.
A lot of people looking to make the switch will have a hard time justifying spending that much, when they can simply pick-up a Dell for $699.
We know these machines are second-to-none, and I would never use anything but, but I'm not buying a Macbook now—not until Apple does the right thing...
- mouse: $30
case: $50rafalski - + tax, + extended warranty, sorry, forgot to include that, should have. All that will equal 2K (or close to it)craighooper
- Completely agree. I love OS X but the price difference is too great for students;.Jaline
- mouse: $30
- 23kon0
apples are second to none?
hrm thats pretty debatable!Our office has a load of PC's and a load of various beast-Macs
which ones are all the problems with ALL the time? ...
... Macs.PC's arent perfect, but at least you dont have to pay through the nose to get things fixed with certified parts you can only get from the manufacturer. Can someone say "monopoly" ?
- jonatne0
Placed my order
overnight shipping, should have it next week
- Dancer0
How come you cannot buy the Display in the uk?
http://www.apple.com/uk/displays…unless I have completely missed the Buy now button
- sandpipe0
ordered everything in the shop.
should have it next week.
- calcium0
Lack of HDMI makes me angry.
- Llyod0
2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
vs
2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo [Add $300.00]is the 2.8 worth the extra 300 bucks?
- Llyod0
bump
- trooperbill0
meh just installed osx on my shiny new dell mini 9 netbook - these new macs are just too big lolz