*** The new MacBook/MacBook Pro thread, all info in here ***

[Maccy]

But then they'd have to integrate HDMI into the laptop as well, which would add even more to costs.
The MacBook is supposed to be the cheapest laptop they offer and it would be so much more expensive with blu-ray, HDMI etc.

With regards to firewire, this will continue to annoy me - not only for those who use video cameras but what about us with external sound cards? I'll stick to my iMac and my old MacBook thank you!

 

[Phate]

I wish none of them had the in your face glowing branding. It's embarassing to use :/

How is it embarrassing?

So what if other people look, let them.

 

[JAMAL]

I've just pushed the button so i'm now a switcher, i hope i get on with OSX & this new trackpad

How long should my order confirmation email take? its been over 10 mins now.

 

[Phate]

How long should my order confirmation email take? its been over 10 mins now.

Can vary, normally its instant. Checked your Spam/Junk filter?

Just checked, mine took 20 mins

 

[Maccy]

Mine took about half an hour so I wouldn't worry. It's great when the order arrives though

 

[nichorob]

I've just pushed the button so i'm now a switcher, i hope i get on with OSX & this new trackpad

Your think 'oh god what have I done' for about 5 minutes before everything clicks then you will wonder why you joined so late.

What did you go for?

My email came pretty instantly.

 

[JAMAL]

Mine took about half an hour so I wouldn't worry. It's great when the order arrives though

Ah i'l prob get it soon then.

PS Maccy/Jon, i owe you one


Gone for base spec macbook, its all i need really for websurfing, itunes and photos

 

[Maccy]

Did you go for the educational discount in the end then?

 

[Spyhop]

How is it embarrassing?

So what if other people look, let them.

I mean as in Apple evidently think their brand is so aspirational that owners would want to draw others' attention to their laptop's glowing Apple logo. The fact that that's probably true in most cases is the embarassing thing.

 

[Phate]

I mean as in Apple evidently think their brand is so aspirational that owners would want to draw others' attention to their laptop's glowing Apple logo. The fact that that's probably true in most cases is the embarassing thing.

Not really.

Every manufacturer has their Name/Logo on the laptop somewhere, Apple just did it differently to others. I couldn't give a toss if people think "Oooh look at the flash git with the Apple laptop" - I'll put my iPhone on the table next to it, roll my sleeves up to reveal my watch and put the Ray Ban sunglasses in their Ray Ban case at the same time just to annoy em some more

 

[Maccy]

I mean as in Apple evidently think their brand is so aspirational that owners would want to draw others' attention to their laptop's glowing Apple logo. The fact that that's probably true in most cases is the embarassing thing.

It looks good, and it's an opportunity.
Sound like someone who's jealous tbh...

 

[Deleted member 651465]

They take it immediately, even if it has a shipping time of 7 days which is a bit cheeky.

True, if you pay by debit card.

They only take it when it ships if you pay by credit card

 

[Spyhop]

Not really.

Every manufacturer has their Name/Logo on the laptop somewhere, Apple just did it differently to others. I couldn't give a toss if people think "Oooh look at the flash git with the Apple laptop" - I'll put my iPhone on the table next to it, roll my sleeves up to reveal my watch and put the Ray Ban sunglasses in their Ray Ban case at the same time just to annoy em some more

Well yes, but I'd say that the real touch of class is no or extremely minimal branding. It's just like logos on clothes.

It looks good, and it's an opportunity.
Sound like someone who's jealous tbh...

I own one.

 

[Maccy]

I own one.

I don't see the point to your complaining then

You state that you don't like the Apple branding on the laptop yet you bought one...

 

[Deleted member 651465]

I'd like to point out things that people seem to be overlooking..

• Slower CPU but faster memory bus = faster performance overall
• New nVidia chipset has H.264 hardware de/encoding abilities = faster encoding and playback of HD video

Also, the new 24" ACD is HDCP compliant AND it has 2 way data transfer, which is actually a better standard than HDMI

 

[JAMAL]

Did you go for the educational discount in the end then?

Yes Jon thanks, and my post should have said Alu base macbook, not a base white one

EDIT, my email has come.

 

[Spyhop]

I don't see the point to your complaining then

What don't you understand? You weigh up the things you like and dislike with any purchase - owning it doesn't oblige you to consider it perfect.

 

[tbs]

I own one.

lol this made me laugh

 

[Maccy]

What don't you understand? You weigh up the things you like and dislike with any purchase - owning it doesn't oblige you to consider it perfect.

Each to their own then...

lol this made me laugh

Pour qoi?

EDIT - reading it now you said it made me chuckle for some reason

 

[Deleted member 329]

seems a lot of people are unhappy with these updates... me included - mainly die to price, which is BS