That's what I figure too. I imagine they're just using the current MacBook chassis as a testing ground for the new chipset, and to remain competitive. It's less risky that rolling out a new chassis and a new chipset all at the same time, especially given how popular the MacBook is!
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My day with the new Macbook 2.2
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That's what I figure too. I imagine they're just using the current MacBook chassis as a testing ground for the new chipset, and to remain competitive. It's less risky that rolling out a new chassis and a new chipset all at the same time, especially given how popular the MacBook is!
I think the same and when the new imac came out i really think its quite ugly....I bought the white in case i hate the silver and black and if i love it I will then buy 
I think the same and when the new imac came out i really think its quite ugly....I bought the white in case i hate the silver and black and if i love it I will then buy
Do you know about my earlier question, whether or not the new MB suffers from the CPU whine like the older ones did?
Dead silent, no fan noise at all, runs cooler then any other mac i have ever had 45 degrees........awesome
Also no hard drive click like two of my macbook had.....
Dead silent, no fan noise at all, runs cooler then any other mac i have ever had 45 degrees........awesome
Also no hard drive click like two of my macbook had.....
Have you heard the CPU whine on the older MacBooks?
The SR MBP didn't have it though, so maybe SR fixed it (but it's there on the Dell XPS M1330).
Yep
Aslong as it meets the specs that the MacBook needs (PC2-5300, 200 pin SO-DIMM)
Thats what I have anyway
Does anybody know the deal with 4GB RAM with Leopard, I know that the max amount of RAM a 32-bit operation system can adrdess is 3.2GB, but does Leopard or Mac OS X have a way around this barrier?
I was thinking of putting 4GBs in a MacBook too, but was worried i'd need a 64-bit operating system to make good use of it...
i am pretty sure it's hardware limitations for c2d macbook (nonSR) to only be able to address 3.2 gb...not OS or software
Sorta off topic but since you mention owning both macbook pros and plain ol' macbooks, are there any issues with keeping the macbook clean? The most annoying thing about my powerbook(aside from single core envy nowadays ) is that it is such a pain to clean. I basically have to take the keyboard appart to get it clean. One of the things I like about the macbook keyboards is that they look insanely easy to clean by comparison. Can stuff get under the keys? What do you do if that happens?
) is that it is such a pain to clean. I basically have to take the keyboard appart to get it clean. One of the things I like about the macbook keyboards is that they look insanely easy to clean by comparison. Can stuff get under the keys? What do you do if that happens?
Yes , I had 2 that had the whine, this is dead silent!
Also been running of Batt... The batt must be new, I have been on most of the morning and still have 4:20 left...started at over 6:10 this morning with a full charge anyone else noticing this????
I would swear this is a LED screen.....
The thing is amazing, I cant get over the speed , i just ordered the 4G of ram package this macbook is crazy fast
any benchmarks - how fast is it compared to the old one? Especially curious about x3100 (some FPS comparisons would be great) Thanks
I am anal I wash my hands before using it, nothing can really get under these keys.......Sorta off topic but since you mention owning both macbook pros and plain ol' macbooks, are there any issues with keeping the macbook clean? The most annoying thing about my powerbook(aside from single core envy nowadays
I want to say this is faster then my MbP.........I am done .....kepping this one for a long time
well if you are anal i'd hope you'd wash your hands before using the computer
Anyway jokes aside does it look like the keys could be removed, I only ask as I am using Dvorak and would prefer to have my keys where I want them.
Could you please tell us how the screen quality is? Viewing angle? How does it compare to the previous Macbook?
There is something different about the screen, I dont know what???
seems a bit dimmer then other models, angles are about the same, the screen is bright and clear, but something is different and cant put my finger on it .
So it seems that the screen isn't so bright as the previous model???
It's really a shame that the viewing angle didn't improve
Cybergypsy:
How did you change your finder toolbar from the default Green? I don't see it anywheres in System Preferences, is it a program you have to download?
How did you change your finder toolbar from the default Green? I don't see it anywheres in System Preferences, is it a program you have to download?
That's whAt I'd like to know as well. My wife would like a new one if the screen is LED but no one seems to know