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help with dilemma: MacBook

eXan said:
Just get it now or you'll end up waiting forever for the new model to be released. WWDC is a pro event, so them updating MB is very unlikely. If you need machine now, get it. :)
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thanks for the tip. :)

you're probably right. i have an imac with the same processor in it, and i've been happy with it so far.

and i'll probably get a new computer in another year or 2 anyways (i'm always wheelin' and dealin')

so i still can't decide, white or black?
 
Even if they do announce new MacBooks at WWDC what's to say that they will ship right away. But this is a pro event so I would think no MacBook.
 
MacNut said:
Even if they do announce new MacBooks at WWDC what's to say that they will ship right away. But this is a pro event so I would think no MacBook.
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thanks for the reply. yeah i know, but it would be worth the wait, right? i'm sure it would be (even though i hate waiting)

white or black? right now i'm thinking white cuz i can save some money
 
I think white is nicer than black.. besides black has a matt finish, so it shows scratches more prominently! :eek:
 
generik said:
I think white is nicer than black.. besides black has a matt finish, so it shows scratches more prominently! :eek:
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thanks for the tip. yeah that's what i've heard. and the white stands out better compared to PC laptops.
 
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twoodcc said:
thanks for the reply. yeah i know, but it would be worth the wait, right? i'm sure it would be (even though i hate waiting)

white or black? right now i'm thinking white cuz i can save some money
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I went for white because I could save some money to be used for upgrading the RAM to 1GB and Hard Drive to 80GB. Additionally, I thought white would look better than black... so I went for the WhiteBook and not the BlackBook in the end.

And, I took advantage of the iPod Nano promo! YAY!
 
generik said:
I think white is nicer than black.. besides black has a matt finish, so it shows scratches more prominently! :eek:
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realy i have a a white one and i'm considering trading it for black. Because that thing scratches if you breath on it. It looks like somebody went ice skating on it. It's driving me insane. The wierd thing is i actually like the white better but with the staining (mine falls within the sn's that are eligible for replacement aka "yours might stain"), and the lid scratches, i think black is the way to go. As far as ipods go though i'm all black, so it will look better with the ipod at least i think.


PS. I wish they had made my life easier and just made a aluminum one. I like that better than black or white.
 
yeah, i'm thinking that they won't update the Macbook (but theres still a slim chance!)

so i'm thinking i'm gonna get the white one. i've already ordered 2GB of RAM that's on the way. and i'll save about $100 on taxes this coming weekend.
 
i think that if they are going to update their laptops on Aug 6th, they will probably introduce a new macbook pro as expected, but might offer a new macbook model with a graphics chip for a $100 more or something, there have been a lot of complaints about the lack of a dedicated graphics chip in the macbook.
 
mpopkin said:
i think that if they are going to update their laptops on Aug 6th, they will probably introduce a new macbook pro as expected, but might offer a new macbook model with a graphics chip for a $100 more or something, there have been a lot of complaints about the lack of a dedicated graphics chip in the macbook.
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well if they do, then i'll take my macbook back and get that one :cool:
 
ricgnzlzcr said:
I don't think that they'll be releasing new macbooks on the 7th. The machines are already very much worth what you're paying for them and too close to the specs of a macbook pro in terms of speed. My bet is that they update the Macbook Pro with merom if anything is to be updated. I don't really expect a macbook update till November. That's just me though.
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It's going to be Woodcrest in the MBP's and Merom's in the MB's...

It just makes sense.

:cool:
 
i'm having doubts about buying the Macbook this weekend. what if they do upgrade them on the 7th? if i buy a nano and printer, will i have to take back everything and repurchase everything again?
 
twoodcc said:
i'm having doubts about buying the Macbook this weekend. what if they do upgrade them on the 7th? if i buy a nano and printer, will i have to take back everything and repurchase everything again?
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They won't update it....and if they do you still saved 100 + bucks. Just buy it and don't open it....you can do....
 
The only thing that I think NEEDS to be updated on the macbook, is for the entry level mb to get a bloody dvd burner, you can get a pc notebook with a dl burner for around 800, what gives.
 
macdaddy121 said:
They won't update it....and if they do you still saved 100 + bucks. Just buy it and don't open it....you can do....
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yeah i know, but there's still a chance. i'm just sayin if i do have to take it back, would i have to take back the printer and nano also?
 
well i have one more day to think about whether to get white or black. any last day tips?

so what's better about the black one again besides it being black?
 
I seriously doubt that the MBs will be updated on august 7th. There may be a slight speed bump, but nothing more. It's not like if you buy it now that it'll become obsolete in a year. Just buy it! Besides, if anything is going to be updated, it'll most likely happen to the MBPs, iMacs or iMinis.
 
If your at all concerned about having the latest technology why in the world would you chance buying something on Friday, when Monday there is a slight chance there will be something newer? Even if you bought it today, it probably wouldn't ship out till Monday anyway. I think it would be absolutely retarded to buy anything at this moment.

LBmacman said:
I seriously doubt that the MBs will be updated on august 7th. There may be a slight speed bump, but nothing more. It's not like if you buy it now that it'll become obsolete in a year. Just buy it! Besides, if anything is going to be updated, it'll most likely happen to the MBPs, iMacs or iMinis.
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craigatkinson said:
If your at all concerned about having the latest technology why in the world would you chance buying something on Friday, when Monday there is a slight chance there will be something newer? Even if you bought it today, it probably wouldn't ship out till Monday anyway. I think it would be absolutely retarded to buy anything at this moment.
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In the US, some folks have a tax free weekend this weekend. That can save a decent amount of money. The best bet of course, is to buy this weekend if tax free and leave the merchandise sealed so it can be returned without a restock fee if the item you bought gets an upgrade announcement in the next week. If not a tax free weekend, wait.
 
lcseds said:
The best bet of course, is to buy this weekend if tax free and leave the merchandise sealed so it can be returned without a restock fee if the item you bought gets an upgrade announcement in the next week.
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Other than having bought something and being able to watch the box, I don't really see the advantage here :)
 
reflex said:
Other than having bought something and being able to watch the box, I don't really see the advantage here :)
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yeah, i'm going to be having fun doing that ;) but that's better than opening it and seeing an upgrade to my same computer! but if no upgrade, then i just saved $100 on taxes
 
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