MacBook or MacBook Pro....?

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MacBook or MacBook Pro....?

Post by ZackX » Wed Jun 28, 2006 9:00 pm

Please comments, I need to decided now.

Why not MacBook...?
(with 2Gb RAm, obviously)

Apparently they are very similar

Thank´s

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Post by Digi V » Wed Jun 28, 2006 9:45 pm

i'd wait a week, new intel chips just came out at 2.33 and should be landing into new MBP's, if they haven't already.
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Post by MR Coogs » Wed Jun 28, 2006 9:56 pm

If it's just a music machine and you don't need desktop quality graphics - Macbook.
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Post by Sales Dude McBoob » Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:16 pm

MR Coogs wrote:If it's just a music machine and you don't need desktop quality graphics - Macbook.
True, but, I like the screen better on the MacBook Pro. I mean, you don't need a nicer display, but if you have a better display with a better graphics card it sure doesn't hurt.

You don't need a really comfortable studio chair either.
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Post by BobRamsey » Wed Jun 28, 2006 11:03 pm

same here! I like the screen of the macbook pro, just that little more! But it is a big money differents! Just buy a macbook pro if you have the money, you don't; buy a macbook :wink:
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Post by Hardtoe » Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:08 am

How about this???

Buy a macbook - which I admit gets a little small for reading at the native resolution, but it certainly usable on the road - and buy an external monitor for use at home - much cheaper and you can have 2 screens worth of fun....


(by the way Live is fine to use on the Macbook in terms of size - but reason is definately getting into magnifying territory)
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Post by Waterboy » Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:59 am

I actually have the black MacBook - 2 Ghz - 1.25 RAM
I dig it .... I have barely tapped into the possibilities, and am already very excited.
I had a MacBook Pro (15") before I got the 13", but decided to go with the MB because of the cost. I can tell you (hoestly) that the only regret that I have is the keyboard difference ..... since there is a light under he MBP keyboard, it makes things much easier to type @ night -
Please keep in mind that I have the black MC .... the white MB keyboard may be a little easier to see in a darker envirnment - since the keys (I think) have black letters.
Just my $.02
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Post by mg75 » Thu Jun 29, 2006 3:21 am

Waterboy wrote:I actually have the black MacBook - 2 Ghz - 1.25 RAM
I dig it .... I have barely tapped into the possibilities, and am already very excited.
I had a MacBook Pro (15") before I got the 13", but decided to go with the MB because of the cost. I can tell you (hoestly) that the only regret that I have is the keyboard difference ..... since there is a light under he MBP keyboard, it makes things much easier to type @ night -
Please keep in mind that I have the black MC .... the white MB keyboard may be a little easier to see in a darker envirnment - since the keys (I think) have black letters.
Just my $.02
Good luck to you!

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All Macs running the integrated Intel Graphic Chip must be upgraded in identical size pairs for optimal performance. This includes MacBooks and Mac Minis. The MacBook Pro is OK due to the dedicated graphics RAM.
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Post by FORMAT » Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:40 am

Good tips.... If I had the choice, I'd go for a Macbook plus Cinema Display.
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Post by Nixon » Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:53 am

you can't connect the apple screens to a macbook...
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Post by FORMAT » Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:08 am

Nixon wrote:you can't connect the apple screens to a macbook...
OH.... no monitor out? That's not good.
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Post by Nixon » Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:01 am

well it has a mini-dvi port (i think it's called), but the apple site states you need a "new" powerbook g4 or a macbook pro.
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Yes you can...

Post by tubaz » Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:37 pm

Nixon wrote:you can't connect the apple screens to a macbook...
Macbook has a mini-DVI out which supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1200. So it´s good enough for the 23 inch apple cinema.

http://www.apple.com/displays/specs.html
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Post by Nixon » Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:39 pm

MacBook compatibility Requires Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter, M9321G/A)
correct, sorry! At the disciption they mentioned it was compatible with a new powerbook or macbook pro only...
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Post by ZackX » Thu Jun 29, 2006 3:02 pm

And My decition is MacBook Black, tks to all.

(Whit 2 GB RAM)

I Love LIVE...!!!

Regards.

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