Does anyone here have any firsthand experience (or near firsthand) with the newest al-u-mini-um chassis macbooks that were released in oct '08? I am looking at the std, not the macbook pro.....
Thanks! Chebb_Sb
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Dec. 6, 2008 8:44 a.m. Chebbie_SB HalfDork
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Dec. 6, 2008 9:16 a.m. laz New Reader
I have the pro. It's ok.
The shiny screen took a little getting used to. The aluminum chassis is definitely stiffer than the prev gen macbook pro I had. This is most apparent when you're picking it up by 1 corner, the laptop just doesn't flex like the prev gen. The keyboard takes a little getting used to, as does the new trackpad without a button on it. There are fewer IO ports on the newer one, ah, and the battery doen't come with a button and LEDs, that's builtin to the laptop now (so if you get a spare, you can't tell how charged it is without putting it into the laptop).
Overall, I think it's better than its predecessor, but not by a huge margin.
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Dec. 6, 2008 9:51 a.m. Chebbie_SB HalfDork
Did you have the previous Macbook Pro ? My niece has the previous Macbook and loves it, but that all depends on what we have been using before....
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Dec. 6, 2008 9:53 a.m. Tim Baxter Online Editor
Personally, I'm disappointed. I want a matte screen (at least give me the option) and Firewire. I think the last gen was SUCH a good value they dumbed this one down a little to encourage more MB Pro sales.
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Dec. 6, 2008 6:56 p.m. laz New Reader
Yep, prev generation to new generation were both pro's. Work buys em, not me ;)
I agree with Tim about the glossy screen. If it was an option, I'd have gone with matte. Terminals with black background (where I spend most of my day) are annoying with the reflective shine.
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Dec. 7, 2008 2:42 a.m. Capt Slow Reader
I got my wife a mac book for her bday. Its my first experience with a mac and I have to say I am impressed. I used to hate on macs because they didn't have any decent games, and I have to say for day to day livablility it blows the regular pc away. I digg the aluminum case too, and the multi-touch track pad is pretty neat once you get used to it.
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Dec. 7, 2008 4:09 a.m. carguy123 HalfDork
I love my glossy screen!!
It's much crisper for pics than my old matte screen. If I had to use it outdoors in sunshine the matte is better but inside the glossy screen is the way to go.
