i want your input
I am getting a Macbook and I'd like to buy it this week; however...
Should I wait for a revision to fix some of the problems?
Is black worth the extra cost over white? Whate are the drawbacks/benefits of each?
Can I upgrade the HD myself without voiding the warranty (i.e. is there a break seal anywhere)?
Can I fix the overheating by applying additional thermal paste? Also, is there a break seal?
Are there break seals anywhere on the computer (ram, processor, ect)?
Thanks everyone!
Should I wait for a revision to fix some of the problems?
Is black worth the extra cost over white? Whate are the drawbacks/benefits of each?
Can I upgrade the HD myself without voiding the warranty (i.e. is there a break seal anywhere)?
Can I fix the overheating by applying additional thermal paste? Also, is there a break seal?
Are there break seals anywhere on the computer (ram, processor, ect)?
Thanks everyone!
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It just looks...ugh. I wouldn't choose it even if it were the same price as the white one. That's just me though. You'd have to see it for yourself.
As for the innards. I haven't opened it up, so I can't speak for any seals, but the Ram and Hard drive slots are easy to upgrade. Your warranty should be okay (for Ram and HDD).
You can easily upgrade the hard drive, but obviously your new hard drive / ram won't be covered under apples warranty. The ram/hd are user replacable.
Originally people were saying there was too much thermal paste. I don't have a bad head problem. My girlfriend just got a macbook and I was using her old powerbook and experience similar heat.
Should you wait? I don't have any problems with mine, in fact I think it is the best notebook they have come out with. Go for it now!
I'm not sure on the processor seals, I doubt there is. If you do something and break it though, they will probably know when you send it in. (i.e. striped screws, etc.).
#2. There's no drawback or benefit to either, save for aesthetic taste.
#3. Yes, you can upgrade the harddrive. here is a guide to doing it.
#4. Again, the problem is overstated. You're almost guaranteed to get a MacBook without heat problems.
http://www.krischeonline.com/staticp...p?page=macbook
The Macbook is no hotter than a comparable Dell with the same processor.
For various reasons Mac people are complaining about this more than PC people.
Originally posted by TenoBell
Here is the reality about the Macbook heat issue.
http://www.krischeonline.com/staticp...p?page=macbook
The Macbook is no hotter than a comparable Dell with the same processor.
For various reasons Mac people are complaining about this more than PC people.
I think the reality is that that hot corner is more significant to perceived heat than the average heat is. That corner is actually the part that is bugging me the most.
Also, reports vary on how hot the internal temperatures get. My MBP's reported internal temperature is about 10 C higher those reported by the people that say there isn't a heat problem. It isn't a problem for stability, but it is a lot more uncomforable than my previous notebook, so much so that I don't use the MBP much anymore.
Originally posted by ppp1182
I am getting a Macbook and I'd like to buy it this week; however...
Should I wait for a revision to fix some of the problems?
Is black worth the extra cost over white? Whate are the drawbacks/benefits of each?
Can I upgrade the HD myself without voiding the warranty (i.e. is there a break seal anywhere)?
Can I fix the overheating by applying additional thermal paste? Also, is there a break seal?
Are there break seals anywhere on the computer (ram, processor, ect)?
Thanks everyone!
with all those qualifiers are you sure its a macbook you want?
There are no longer any discoloration problems.
The computer will not be as hot as my 2.4 GHz P4M Dell (will also burn legs)
There are no break seals, so you can upgrade the ram and HD to your hearts content.
I have already ordered myself 2GB of Ram and a 100GB 7200rpm Seagate drive. The whole endeavor cost $380, which is a lot less than buying it set up that way from Apple (a serious concern when you are living on school loans...lots of school loans).
Thanks everyone!