Hi, I bought pro. I didn't even look at the standard because I need
a notebook for the next three years at least. From memory, the major
difference is that the pros have 15 inch and 17 inch screens as
opposed to 13 on the standard. If the size of the screen doesn't
impact the size of the keybord then go for the standard. I'm doing
things with windows though still and I really can't do without any of
the keys I've got here.
I'm not an expert though, maybe some one will correct me.
Best,
Erik
On 6-Apr-08, at 1:39 PM, Jerry Matheny wrote:
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]
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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
