macbook or macbook pro

[hyper_3]

im thinking either getting macbook white 2.4 ghz and pumping up the RAM and getting a firewire external hdd or macbook pro 2.4 ghz what do you guys think~??

[LukeBird]

Do you need the discrete video card that the MBP offers?
Ditto larger screen etc.
For me if I was buying, it wouldn't be, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth it!
I assume you're comparing a mid to high spec MB and the lowest specced basic MBP as well?

[hyper_3]

i'm using for music production sorry should have said, more screen space would be nice but im also a student so the smaller mac would be better, im comparing the high leval white model to the mid leval mbp

[moles]

I had the same decision between macbook/pro and went for the 2.4 macbook in the end. Upped the ram to 4gb from crucial and just changed the 160gb HDD for a 320gb from scan. Bought a Time Capsule as well and has worked out cheaper than going for a pro. Only thing I wanted from the pro was the backlit keyboard but otherwise am more than happy with the macbook and it is more than quick enough.

[Hyper 3]

i no backlit keyboard is the only thing holding me back with the macbook because the backlit keyboard would be perfect for live stuff but seeing as im a student probs guna go for the macbook 2.4 an do what you did moles

Edited by Hyper 3 on Thursday 21st August 17:29

[bobthemonkey]

Hyper 3 said:

i no backlit keyboard is the only thing holding me back with the macbook because the backlit keyboard would be perfect for live stuff but seeing as im a student probs guna go for the macbook 2.4 an do what you did moles

Edited by Hyper 3 on Thursday 21st August 17:29

Firstly, don't do anything as new MB/MBP's will be out this side of Christmas. I would expect them in the first half of October.

Secondly, try to use the correct spelling and grammer when producing a post. One would imagine you are on some kind of placement, so try and impress the management. I know that mine may not be perfect, but try to make an effort please.

[jimothy]

You can get USB lights - used a lot for live work and saves on the illuminated keyboard.

[Bungleaio]

I think the pro offers the multi touch track pad that the book doesn't. I went for the pro over the book because of the keyboard and screen size, I have no need for the increased performance but the screen was too small for me on the book.

If you know anyone in education you can get nice discount too.

[Murph7355]

FWIW I have a backlit keyboard on my G4 Powerbook and its rubbish - I leave it switched off.

My hands obscure the keys and it's really no help at all in the dark. If you're used to typing, you know where the keys are, and the screen gives enough light for those times when you forget where you are.

This could be the lack of contrast between silver keys and white backlight, but I wouldn't use this as a decision making criteria.

[Hyper 3]

thats made up my mind then macbook 2.4 and i can get educational, however may wait an see if they do release new ones in october like bobthemonkey said, maybe the build quality will be better and maybe cheaper

Edited by Hyper 3 on Friday 22 August 09:31

[Strangely Brown]

I think the backlit keyboard on the MBPs (and earlier powerbooks) is great. Mine is on most of the time because the machine is usually used in a low lit room. Personally, I wouldn't be without it.

The extra screen real-estate is a big thing. OS X does feel so much better on a larger screen. IMO, 1440 x 900 is a minimum. Bigger is better but, personally, I wouldn't bother with the 17"; that's just a little too big for a laptop.

As others have said, don't do anything right now. New or revamped line is just around the corner.

[Hyper 3]

cheers just did a bit of research on appleinsider new ipods and notebooks (mbp and macbook) will be released sept/oct and the new mac will have ali surround instead of plastic FINALLY, and they will all have backlit keyboards, annnnnnd the entry leval macbook will be around £500

[_Lee_]

Hyper 3 said:

cheers just did a bit of research on appleinsider new ipods and notebooks (mbp and macbook) will be released sept/oct and the new mac will have ali surround instead of plastic FINALLY, and they will all have backlit keyboards, annnnnnd the entry leval macbook will be around £500

Thanks for the info.

Out of interest, how do you know these things? Is there a good website to find out about this stuff?

[Hyper 3]

ye go to google and type in appleinsider, basically a website that is dedicated to apple rumors and offical(sp?) releases

[PJ S]

But it's just rumours - so don't rely upon it as being gospel.

[Hyper 3]

True but to be honest it makes sense, plus apple have already released, that they are going to put a form of the mac os program in the touch and nano model, and for the past three years they have released new ipods in september. A financial advisor has said to expect a release becasue apple are pretty much driving all there macs and nanos out the door with a back to school program, plus its just in time for that early christmas buying, the specs however are just rumors, but the rumors about a tablet mac that works like the ipod phone and touch wont be out in october it will take at least 3 years of development in order for them to get the tech write, but i expect the new macbook to have the touch pad that the mbp had earlier this year, and for them to revamp the design that has been on the macbook for 3 years and is getting a bit stale,

jesus that was a rant, incase you havn't noticed i love apple a lil bit

[Strangely Brown]

Hyper 3 said:

True but to be honest it makes sense. Apple have already stated that they are going to put a version of Mac OS X in the iPod Touch and Nano models and for the past three years they have released new iPods in September. A financial advisor has said to expect a release because Apple are pretty much driving all their Macs and Nanos out of the door with a "Back to School" program, plus it's just in time for that early christmas buying.

The specs however are just rumours; but the rumours about a tablet Mac that works like the iPhone and iPod Touch are unbelievable. It won't be out in October since it will take at least 3 years of development in order for them to get the technology right. However, I expect the new MacBook to have the trackpad that the MBP had earlier this year and for them to revamp the design that has been on the MacBook for 3 years and is getting a bit stale now.

Jesus, that was a rant, in case you haven't noticed, I love Apple a little bit.

I have tidied it up a bit for you.

Please try to write properly. It makes life so much less painful for those that you want to read your posts if they contain capital letters and don't look like they were written by a twelve year old.

[Hyper 3]

Strangely Brown said:

Hyper 3 said:

True but to be honest it makes sense. Apple have already stated that they are going to put a version of Mac OS X in the iPod Touch and Nano models and for the past three years they have released new iPods in September. A financial advisor has said to expect a release because Apple are pretty much driving all their Macs and Nanos out of the door with a "Back to School" program, plus it's just in time for that early christmas buying.

The specs however are just rumours; but the rumours about a tablet Mac that works like the iPhone and iPod Touch are unbelievable. It won't be out in October since it will take at least 3 years of development in order for them to get the technology right. However, I expect the new MacBook to have the trackpad that the MBP had earlier this year and for them to revamp the design that has been on the MacBook for 3 years and is getting a bit stale now.

Jesus, that was a rant, in case you haven't noticed, I love Apple a little bit.

I have tidied it up a bit for you.

Please try to write properly. It makes life so much less painful for those that you want to read your posts if they contain capital letters and don't look like they were written by a twelve year old.

Harsh since im trying to write while working, will improve in future,
however twelve is a bit below the belt at least 14

[_Lee_]

Strangely Brown said:

Hyper 3 said:

True but to be honest it makes sense. Apple have already stated that they are going to put a version of Mac OS X in the iPod Touch and Nano models and for the past three years they have released new iPods in September. A financial advisor has said to expect a release because Apple are pretty much driving all their Macs and Nanos out of the door with a "Back to School" program, plus it's just in time for that early christmas buying.

The specs however are just rumours; but the rumours about a tablet Mac that works like the iPhone and iPod Touch are unbelievable. It won't be out in October since it will take at least 3 years of development in order for them to get the technology right. However, I expect the new MacBook to have the trackpad that the MBP had earlier this year and for them to revamp the design that has been on the MacBook for 3 years and is getting a bit stale now.

Jesus, that was a rant, in case you haven't noticed, I love Apple a little bit.

I have tidied it up a bit for you.

Please try to write properly. It makes life so much less painful for those that you want to read your posts if they contain capital letters and don't look like they were written by a twelve year old.

That's more than a little bit over the top.

The grammar may have not been good but at least it wasn't condescending and rude.

Edited by _Lee_ on Friday 22 August 13:41

[Strangely Brown]

_Lee_ said:

That's more than a little bit over the top.

Good job nobody was asking you then.

_Lee_ said:

The grammar may have not been good but at least it wasn't condescending and rude.

It wasn't just the grammar, it was the whole thing: Spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence construction and use of wrong words. It had the appearance of being written by a twelve year old (or fourteen in deference to the OP ) and was just sloppy. It takes less effort to write properly first time than it does to go back and correct it afterwards. It should require no more effort to write properly all of the time, even on forums, than it does for formal communications. It should be just "how it is", "what you do", naturally.

Finally, it wasn't condescending and rude, it was helpful and informative and had a polite request attached. If I had wanted to be rude I would have been.