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theducks ([personal profile] theducks) wrote2006-05-16 08:57 pm
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Mmm MacBook

As predicted, Apple has released a MacBook. Alex's 25 word or less review:

- OMG Black, but $189 more?
- GMA950 integrated graphics, as I predicted = graphic chip not falling off logic board ftw
- Glossy 1280x800 screen! squee!
- MiniDVI to VGA, DVI adaptors are optional extras now
- GigE is cute
- 60W MagSafe is a bit annoying.. means we couldn't swap and change between my 85W MacBook Pro
- USB Modem is not a suprise
- Neither is SATA hard drive
- I hope the optical drive is still 12.7mm vs 9.5mm on MBP
- [livejournal.com profile] mkj points out it's 160gms more than the old iBook. A tiny sub-notebook would be nice, but can't have everything

All in all, I'm glad to see the small-laptop thingy sorted out into just one model. Base model is (edu) $1574.10 vs $1438 for the base iBook
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[identity profile] splashed.livejournal.com 2006-05-16 01:22 pm (UTC)(link)
it's also 13" over 12/14"

[identity profile] conradin.livejournal.com 2006-05-16 01:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh...I am so seriously considering salary sacrificing a black one of these...

Mmmm...shiny...

[identity profile] koyote.livejournal.com 2006-05-16 02:48 pm (UTC)(link)
*technically* the 60w adaptor will work with the macbook pro, it just won't be able to charge the battery while burning a dvd, etc. using the 85 watt ps with the smaller compie will work fine, of course.

[identity profile] theducks.livejournal.com 2006-05-16 03:14 pm (UTC)(link)
I have great fear of the power draw of the MBP. I think using a 60W PSU would just slow down the discharge, as opposed to holding it steady ;)

[identity profile] paperishcup.livejournal.com 2006-05-16 04:10 pm (UTC)(link)
You were posting on your lj while we were watching HIGHLANDER? Sacrilege!!!

[identity profile] paperishcup.livejournal.com 2006-05-16 04:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Actually, I seem to have left some cds at your place. Which wouldn't matter for a fortnight except that I've promised to lend one to someone for a uni assignment later this week...

If I stopped by after work tomorrow at, say, 6.45-7, would someone happen to be home? If not I'll try another day...

[identity profile] koyote.livejournal.com 2006-05-16 08:47 pm (UTC)(link)
depends on the usage. screen bright, everything active, hammering the cpu and disk and using the superdrive? probably. :)

[identity profile] theducks.livejournal.com 2006-05-17 12:15 am (UTC)(link)
We're heading to my mother's tonight.. we can leave them leaning up against the front door if you think it'll be safe enough. We'll be leaving at about 6, so they'll only be there for 45 minutes or so..

(Anonymous) 2006-05-17 05:29 am (UTC)(link)
That would be excellent!!! Thanks...
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[personal profile] velithya 2006-05-19 04:10 pm (UTC)(link)
By the way: in response to your message, which I did get: I would love to borrow a mac from you so that Chas and I can watch Atlantis :)
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