Actually, the specs are not the same, the smallest macbook pro is 15" and it has higher end video and an express card slot as well as some additional goodies and an aluminum case.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Matheny" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS Xby theblind" <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 4:39 PM Subject: Re: About to get my MacBook But is it really worth getting the MacBook Pro over the regular MacBook? The specs seem to be about the same. And the pro costs so much more in comparison. Thanks in advance, Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "erik burggraaf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X by theblind" <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 6:27 PM Subject: Re: About to get my MacBook > Heh dood, you might just hate this idea, and I wouldn't blaim you in the > slightest, but have you looked at ebay? They have 2.4 ghz macbook pro > units brand new going for, well last time I checked about $1800, > compaired with about $2500 in the apple store here in TO. > > If you're going to pay top dollar either in store or via phone, then go > store. The store has way more going for it. Want an apple compadible tv > tooner usb or firewire device? The store has several. Case? Bluetooth > keybord? Fusion? Questions about how to do something on a mac? Want to > take a coarse in leppard? You can't do any of that over the phone, but > you can do it all in the store. > > Want to bring your thing in for service? Form a relationship with the > ppl who work in the store. It's a huge investment. I bought mine from a > third party because of funding, but I'd love to get to meet people in my > friendly neighbourhood apple store at this point now that I'm > accessorizing. > > Best, > > Erik > > On 6-Apr-08, at 1:16 PM, Jerry Matheny wrote: > >> I was about to get my MacBook, but wanted to know people's opinions. >> Should I just get it directly from a local Apple store, or call the toll >> free number or what to get it? And, is there any cheaper way to get one >> than Apple, and still get one new? And one thing I never had answered >> was the glossy screen. Does that cause any problems with someone sighted >> who may be looking at it? Or someone vvisually impaired for that matter. >> Any thoughts would be appreciated. >> >> >> Thanks in advance, >> >> Jerry > >
