Yes you can. that's what the rep told me. In fact I think she even said I culd upgrad everything but th eprocesser so that's cool. Take care all. On Apr 16, 2010, at 9:59 AM, Ricardo Walker wrote:
> Hi, > > A good reason to get a Macbook pro is it's more upgradeable. If you have a 4 > GB white Macbook I don't thing you can add more memory than that. Get a 4GB > macbook pro and I believe you can later goe as high as 8GB. I rather by more > ram than by a new computer if I can help it., > On Apr 16, 2010, at 11:30 AM, marie Howarth wrote: > >> Nick, >> I switched 18 months ago and I bought the mid range macbook, white carbon >> shell. I knew I didn't need the power house of a macbook pro and still don't >> see me needing it. I am going to invest in an aluminum macbook later this >> year for the trackpad capability, among other things. I don't understand why >> new switchers, who don't need the specs of a pro go for the higher price >> either. More money than sense? hahahah, I'm just joking. But unless you need >> the power for editing music or video or running a server, I don't see the >> need. But everyone's choice I guess. >> >> On 16 Apr 2010, at 14:28, Nicolai Svendsen wrote: >> >>> Hi cArolyn, >>> >>> I don't know what it is. Every single new Mac user I know has a Pro. Well, >>> except one person who has the carbon-shell Mac. I got the aluminum Macbook, >>> but not the Pro. Why? >>> >>> Well, I compared the exchange rate. In dollars, it was not terribly high >>> when converting it into crowns. In fact, it was just the same as for the >>> Macbooks over here. However, those Macbooks cost at least two hundred >>> dollars extra in my country, if not more. And that was the entry level >>> Macbook Pro. Yes, I could have afforded it, and I did not mind the fact it >>> cost a bit more. But I didn't get it anyway. Because, really, I wasn't sure >>> why I would need the extra processing power, or extra RAM. Those beasts can >>> hold a total of 8GB. >>> >>> The thing is, regardless of that, I see new people who are just switching >>> to the Mac, people who have never even touched a Mac, buy the Macbook Pro. >>> And why is that? I can't figure it out. Why isn't the good old Macbook good >>> enough for them? What did it ever do? Poor Macbook. I feel sorry for it. >>> >>> I think that part of it may be that, if you think about it, you might as >>> well buy the best Macbook. That way, if you ever need the resources, you >>> have them already. However, my problem was that I had been misinformed. I >>> had been told that the Macbook had firewire, and that's what I cared about. >>> Of course, I put my full trust in him and that he knew what he was talking >>> about in regards to hardware specifications. I didn't bother checking out >>> the specs online, or ask the Apple representatives there. I figured his >>> word was good. >>> >>> I'd be curious to know, from recent switchers, why they bought the Macbook >>> Pro as opposed to the Macbook that's just sitting there on the shelf, >>> having pretty low self-esteem. >>> >>> No, really. I'd like to know. I'm using my Macbook right now, and it's >>> really fast and slick. It's a very nice machine. Of course, the geek in me >>> is jealous because I want to see the difference in responsiveness between >>> booting Snow Leopard in 32 as opposed to 64-bit. And, for some reason, >>> despite the fact my processor supports this, Macbooks cannot boot in >>> 64-bit. Only the Macbook Pros and the iMacs can do this. >>> >>> Regards, >>> Nic >>> Mobile Me: nic2...@me.com >>> Skype: Kvalme >>> MSN Messenger: nico...@home3.gvdnet.dk >>> AIM: cincinster >>> yahoo Messenger: cin368 >>> Facebook Profile >>> My Twitter >>> >>> On Apr 16, 2010, at 3:07 PM, Carolyn wrote: >>> >>>> Nic: >>>> I'm curious. What is your thing about the MacBook pro? And at what >>>> are you saying you suck? I got one for Christmas, because my husband >>>> observed me druling over the newest hottest thing at the Apple store that >>>> talked. But, I knew nothing about it, was just intrigued. And at the >>>> time, we were faced with an expensive upgrade of screen-reader which was >>>> making me hate that whole scenario. >>>> Anyhow, no particular reason I was drawn to the MacBook Pro. I'm curious >>>> what you're observing that switchers seem to gravitate toward them. >>>> Thanks. I learn a lot from your posts. >>>> >>>> Carolyn >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: Nicolai Svendsen >>>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>> Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 12:49 AM >>>> Subject: Re: Mac Mini and idea for MacBooks >>>> >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> Yeah, the new aluminum Macbooks have it too. That's why I know about it. I >>>> didn't feel confident enough to buy a Macbook Pro. I'll never understand >>>> why switchers buy the Pros. I just suck, that's all. >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> Nic >>>> Skype: Kvalme >>>> MSN Messenger: nico...@home3.gvdnet.dk >>>> AIM: cincinster >>>> yahoo Messenger: cin368 >>>> Facebook Profile >>>> My Twitter >>>> >>>> On Apr 16, 2010, at 8:23 AM, Rob Lambert wrote: >>>> >>>>> All MacBooks have had the battery gauge, but it's always been on the >>>>> bottom of the unit, on the battery itself. I wasn't sure if the new >>>>> MacBook redesign (not MacBook Pro, just regular $999 white MacBook) got >>>>> that meter moved to the side, or taken off entirely. >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 11:21 PM, Nicolai Svendsen >>>>> <chojiro1...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> Hi, >>>>> >>>>> I sometimes use the visual button myself. Even the non-pro Macbooks have >>>>> this, actually, so it's not exclusive. >>>>> >>>>> As for the redesign, I'll be honest here. I've never seen a Mac Mini >>>>> before. Never. I've only seen a Macbook. Never an iMac, not a Mac Pro, or >>>>> a Mac Mini. Macbook pros are similar to the regular Macbooks, if not >>>>> entirely the same except slightly different hardware. I want to see the >>>>> difference between a Mac Pro and an iMac as well. The Mac pro is the >>>>> crazy Mac that can hold about 16GB of RAM, I think. Or is that the iMac? >>>>> I'd think the Mac Pro. >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> Nic >>>>> Skype: Kvalme >>>>> MSN Messenger: nico...@home3.gvdnet.dk >>>>> AIM: cincinster >>>>> yahoo Messenger: cin368 >>>>> Facebook Profile >>>>> My Twitter >>>>> >>>>> On Apr 16, 2010, at 7:47 AM, Rob Lambert wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Remember that, like the iPhone, the iPad requires a sync to iTunes the >>>>>> very first time it boots, so you'll need a Mac to get started with it >>>>>> (or a PC running iTunes). >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 10:43 PM, Jessica and Goldina >>>>>> <sanginsista3...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> I think the mini is kind of irrelevant, especially with the iPad coming >>>>>> on the scene and the bluetooth keyboard support coming in 4.0. Why does >>>>>> there even need to be a mini when one can just hook up their bluetooth >>>>>> keyboard to their iPad or phone/touch? I guess because the mini runs mac >>>>>> OS instead of iPhone OS, but I think as the iPad is developed further >>>>>> mac OS and iPhone OS are gonna become increasingly similar and the mini >>>>>> will become obsolete. especially since the mini doesn't have a battery >>>>>> or anything that makes it portable without having to be plugged in. I >>>>>> think portable, use it wherever computers are the direction things are >>>>>> heading. >>>>>> >>>>>> peace and positivity >>>>>> Jessica and Goldina >>>>>> On 2010-04-15, at 10:26 PM, Rob Lambert wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> > Since VoiceOver, and the Mac Mini have been around since 05, this will >>>>>> > be relevant. What is your take on a full redesign of the Mini? Aside >>>>>> > from the back, and insides, the overall system itself hasn't budged in >>>>>> > the last five years. I think the design is starting to get stale, but >>>>>> > what do you think? I also have an idea for the MacBook Pros. You know >>>>>> > on the side that there's a button that is essentially a visual battery >>>>>> > checker? Well, for those who don't know, you push the button & lights >>>>>> > will light up. HOw much do you think it would be to create a more >>>>>> > tactile version of this? I only ask because low vision users with >>>>>> > enough vision, and fully sighted people, can press a button while the >>>>>> > computer is off and get the battery status. 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