I got a Macbook standard because I wanted a smaller lighter notebook, and
the 13" screen consumes less battery, or so I am lead to believe.
As far as I know, all the other features on the notebook are the same as a
Macbook Pro, or close enough not to be noticeable.
I checked out the keyboard on one of the Macbook Pro's at work, and so far
as I can tell it's the same layout as on the standard.
So as long as screen size doesn't really matter to you, I'd probably go the
13" Macbook.
----- 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: Monday, April 07, 2008 9:47 AM
Subject: Re: About to get my MacBook
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"
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To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X
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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
