right I think I also corrected it but I could also have been coming back from the future to razz you all.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Chesworth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS Xby theblind" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 11:53 AM Subject: Re: About to get my MacBook I think he might have meant to put a point in there. 2.5? ----- Original Message ----- From: "vashaun jones" <[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 4:25 PM Subject: Re: About to get my MacBook > Maybe, but either way that info is wrong. Try 8 processors on the Mac Pro > tower. > On Apr 6, 2008, at 10:27 PM, Shane Jackson wrote: > >> Did David mean Mac Pro instead of Macbook Pro? 25 processors! Holy >> cow! >> On Apr 6, 2008, at 5:06 PM, Lewis Brock wrote: >> >>> cough cough splutter. no! >>> >>> think that information is wrong there friend. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 6 Apr 2008, at 23:02, David Poehlman wrote: >>> >>>> the new macbook pros can have 25 processors. >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Shane Jackson" <[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 5:41 PM >>>> Subject: Re: About to get my MacBook >>>> >>>> >>>> Well, now, Good Old Lewy!!! Let's be fair.. :) If speakers don't >>>> matter, and if you prefer the smaller laptop, the Macbook is awesome. >>>> It, too, can have up to 4GB of ram, and I do not see any differences >>>> between a 2.4GB and a 2.1GB processor. For Old Shaney here, a Macbook >>>> is the best bang for the buck, no doubt. Now, if speakers do matter >>>> to you, and you want the better graphics card, go Pro. I still >>>> couldn't justify that much money, though. For me, it's Macbook >>>> standard all the way. I'm gonna update the ram, the hard drive, and >>>> whatever else I can. Give me a good microphone, a very good pair of >>>> headphones, and I have myself a Macbook Pro without actually buying >>>> one for all that extra cash. >>>> On Apr 6, 2008, at 3:53 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 >>>>>> >>>>>> ----- 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 >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Mr. Lewis Brock >>>>> Totally blind musician and composer of 21st century synth orchestral >>>>> music >>>>> >>>>> Phone: +44 07857 352828 >>>>> E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>> Skype: lewisjbrock >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> Shane Jackson >>>> Vestavia Hills, Alabama, USA. >>>> Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> Skype ID: cadal728 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> Mr. Lewis Brock >>> Totally blind musician and composer of 21st century synth orchestral >>> music >>> >>> Phone: +44 07857 352828 >>> E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Skype: lewisjbrock >>> >>> >> >> Shane Jackson >> Vestavia Hills, Alabama, USA. >> Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Skype ID: cadal728 >> >> > >
