Alright, I'm getting a Blackbook.

[menthol moose]

Thanks to all of you who responded in my earlier thread. Once the store comes back online, I'm going to be getting my first Mac ever, a Refurbished Blackbook, if they're in stock, one of those new wired keyboards, and a Logitech MX Revolution, from some place that might have it in stock.

Thank you all again for the help I got in the earlier thread, and I'll be sure to post oodles of pictures when they arrive.

Just one question, though. How does the Macbook run on only 1 gig of RAM, just for schoolwork, and occasional video-watching?

 

[chex]

it'll run fine

 

[mick4394]

Mine ran fine on 512, admittedly I never really did anything too taxing on it.

 

[menthol moose]

Ok, thanks for the reassurance. I wasn't sure whether it'd be worth it to upgrade the RAM.

Now, for another question I had been thinking about: will the refurbished Macbook's also include iLife '08 now?

 

[turnstylez18]

hey...i got the black refurb about a month ago..just like new...i couldnt be happier...best decision ive made

 

[sstern1]

I just bought a blackbook the other day. It's interesting definitely. Getting used to the keyboard but other than that I love the battery life and the durability.

The magsafe power thing is pretty sweet as well. Glossy screen I could do without though.

 

[d_and_n5000]

Ok, thanks for the reassurance. I wasn't sure whether it'd be worth it to upgrade the RAM.

Now, for another question I had been thinking about: will the refurbished Macbook's also include iLife '08 now?

Sorry, It doesn't look like it.
Although it is possible that they haven't updated it yet. Don't bank on it, though.

 

[menthol moose]

Sorry, It doesn't look like it.
Although it is possible that they haven't updated it yet. Don't bank on it, though.

Oh well. I'll find out soon enough.

 

[D1G1T4L]

Pretty much made my mind up also. Black macbook this friday.

I wanted a MBP but it was just overkill. I finally so no need as to spending the extra money for working on web, email, and surfing. Maybe watching a few movies and entertainment. Just couldn't justify the extra cost.

I do like the extra portably of the macbook.

 

[Marley]

good choice! i bought my blackbook(first mac) two weeks ago, and i must say that it is probably the single most worthwhile investment i have ever made. have fun with yours!