Agreed, I got my MB as I really wanted the smallest lightest
machine with the best battery life I could find, for use on the go, so
for me, it's perfect, but if they had a pro that was the same size,
I'd have definitely considered it. Honestly, I must say though, I
actually prefer the keyboard on my lil MB to that of the MBP, believe
it or not.
Smiles,
Cara :)
On Apr 6, 2008, at 2:55 PM, Scott Howell wrote:
One of thge significant differences is the Pro uses a separate video
card and the standard shares ram with the video. I will say it comes
down to what you plan to do with it. Louis uses his for recording
and other such activities and as a professional, it makes sense. I
for one like the standard unit mostly for the size. I got a standard
at the office and the sound is good, not great, but good and is fine
for me. If you have the money, of course get the best bang for the
buck, but if your trying to keep within a budget, then a standard
will likely meet all your needs. Of course you can always get a
standard and then try and upgrade within the allowed time.
On Apr 6, 2008, at 4:53 PM, Lewis Brock wrote:
actually the specification of the macbook pro beets the macbook and
delivers better performance for the money. I owned a macbook and 2
weeks later sent it back for my now studio notebook for touring
with. my macbook pro 2.4 with 4GB ram and 200GB drive is amazing.
much better than the macbook standard, more powerful, friendly and
louder speakers with decent quality
lew
On 6 Apr 2008, at 21:39, 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
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To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac
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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
Mr. Lewis Brock
Totally blind musician and composer of 21st century synth
orchestral music
Phone: +44 07857 352828
E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Skype: lewisjbrock
Scott Howell
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