Can it? That's good to hear. I thought I had heard something about Snow Leopard allowing target disk mode through USB2, but I couldn't remember if I had imagined it.
Damn, my Santa Rosa MB Pro's video card is rather long in the tooth (which I had my 4 wisdom pulled out last week). I guess my 8600M GT is done for. Then again, I didn't buy this machine 3 years ago to play top flight games. Oh well. Maybe a new laptop in a few years.
The 10 hr battery life is a bunch of crap. Just got the 10 hr macbook pro and see maybe about 7 or 8 at the most with not too much running in the background and screen turned down.
Most likely you're right...but presently using the original intel MacBook with ~2hrs of battery life...havng 7-8 hrs would be wonderful!
Ps. Have replaced the battery twice. Apple has replace the bezel and keyboard free (top closure cracked where you lay your wrists) so the inside looks brand new!
Pss. Went to Best Buy to look at the iPad and the MacBook looks very sleek (2009) design.
Most likely you're right...but presently using the original intel MacBook with ~2hrs of battery life...havng 7-8 hrs would be wonderful!
Likewise - I have the original MBP, and with normal use (no flash, moderate CPU usage, screen turned down, bluetooth off) I get anywhere between 1.5-2.5 hours. I don't think I've ever had more than three.
Apple also replaced one of my batteries, and I've purchased a second. At least I can hibernate and double my time away from power, but I'd be pretty happy if I only got six hours on a new model!
Likewise - I have the original MBP, and with normal use (no flash, moderate CPU usage, screen turned down, bluetooth off) I get anywhere between 1.5-2.5 hours. I don't think I've ever had more than three.
Apple also replaced one of my batteries, and I've purchased a second. At least I can hibernate and double my time away from power, but I'd be pretty happy if I only got six hours on a new model!
Yep 'd'...same again I replaced a battery and Apple replaced one free, too.
It's been a great machine. Still serving me well. Almost wishing it would break soon so I can justify a new updated MBA with SSD (instant-on).
I would agree with a previous poster that 4gig is now the new RAM minimum.
So fly to the U.S. and buy one. The savings on VAT etc. will pay a decent % of the ticket and you get a vacation out of the deal.
Except that if you're a UK resident, you're required to pay the VAT when entering the country (and possibly import duties, as well). So there's no gain for law-abiding citizens.
If, OTOH, you're advocating criminal activity, you might as well just steal one.
Its my understanding that the adapters are even newer then the ones from last year (the MBP's adapters were updated with the recent refresh as well). On my 2010 13" MBP, the adapter can also be connected with the cord either pointing backwards or forwards.
People who don't know about computer specs and are attracted to the soothing white ceramic looks of the case.
Women and children mostly.
I think the white is becoming a bit dated...but always liked it because is was different from the PC world's use of the corporate colors, ie., pallbearer gray and funeral black.
Have an original intel MacBook and iMac and a white 3Gs.
I have come around though the 'aluminum' look of the iMacs and MacBookPros-very elegant!
An now with the advent of the iPad and the new 4G phone looks like I will be going with the new look!
I was really hoping for a new mac mini with that spec as well...
Me as well. And I think the low-end 21.5" iMac still has the 9400M that also needs the 320M.
Does anyone know if the updated white MacBook got audio out on the mini-DisplayPort connector like the refreshed MBPs got? (Not that I'm interested in that model of MacBook, I'm just curious when it will show up in the mini...)
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Frankly if you're an Apple fan in the UK you are a masochist. Apple's comedy UK pricing is little better than swapping the $ sign for a £ sign.
I see there are those still moaning about Apple prices.
Prices below calculated on todays (18/05/10) pricing and exchange rates. And the UK Macbook price including VAT is £849 not £840.
US Macbook Price $999 (no tax) = £691
UK Price £700 (excluding VAT) = $1012
So £9 difference.
If any of you want to buy any Apple hardware in the UK take a student friend along with you and you can get 12% discount on most of the Macs.
USB2 can do the target disk now with snow leopard
even less reason to have firewire
Can it? That's good to hear. I thought I had heard something about Snow Leopard allowing target disk mode through USB2, but I couldn't remember if I had imagined it.
The 10 hr battery life is a bunch of crap. Just got the 10 hr macbook pro and see maybe about 7 or 8 at the most with not too much running in the background and screen turned down.
Most likely you're right...but presently using the original intel MacBook with ~2hrs of battery life...havng 7-8 hrs would be wonderful!
Ps. Have replaced the battery twice. Apple has replace the bezel and keyboard free (top closure cracked where you lay your wrists) so the inside looks brand new!
Pss. Went to Best Buy to look at the iPad and the MacBook looks very sleek (2009) design.
Can someone please tell me how I can exchange the one I just purchased for the newer model??
Check the return policy where you bought it. If you purchased from Apple online, read through this.
Unless it is unopened, you will likely be charged a restocking fee.
Most likely you're right...but presently using the original intel MacBook with ~2hrs of battery life...havng 7-8 hrs would be wonderful!
Likewise - I have the original MBP, and with normal use (no flash, moderate CPU usage, screen turned down, bluetooth off) I get anywhere between 1.5-2.5 hours. I don't think I've ever had more than three.
Apple also replaced one of my batteries, and I've purchased a second. At least I can hibernate and double my time away from power, but I'd be pretty happy if I only got six hours on a new model!
Likewise - I have the original MBP, and with normal use (no flash, moderate CPU usage, screen turned down, bluetooth off) I get anywhere between 1.5-2.5 hours. I don't think I've ever had more than three.
Apple also replaced one of my batteries, and I've purchased a second. At least I can hibernate and double my time away from power, but I'd be pretty happy if I only got six hours on a new model!
Yep 'd'...same again I replaced a battery and Apple replaced one free, too.
It's been a great machine. Still serving me well. Almost wishing it would break soon so I can justify a new updated MBA with SSD (instant-on).
I would agree with a previous poster that 4gig is now the new RAM minimum.
People who don't know about computer specs and are attracted to the soothing white ceramic looks of the case.
Women and children mostly.
It's responses like this that make ignoring you so enjoyable!
Since Apple is using Intel chipsets, they won't have USB3 until Intel delivers - and there's no time frame on that.
Just generically listed as 2011 I believe. Hopefully it will be Q1
Because I just bought a MBP 13" on Sunday...
The 13" MBP is still better value, in my opinion.
But this version is more within people's budgets, barely.
Frankly if you're an Apple fan in the UK you are a masochist. Apple's comedy UK pricing is little better than swapping the $ sign for a £ sign.
So fly to the U.S. and buy one. The savings on VAT etc. will pay a decent % of the ticket and you get a vacation out of the deal.
So fly to the U.S. and buy one. The savings on VAT etc. will pay a decent % of the ticket and you get a vacation out of the deal.
Except that if you're a UK resident, you're required to pay the VAT when entering the country (and possibly import duties, as well). So there's no gain for law-abiding citizens.
If, OTOH, you're advocating criminal activity, you might as well just steal one.
ignoring
So why did you reply?
Last year's model included the new adapter.
Its my understanding that the adapters are even newer then the ones from last year (the MBP's adapters were updated with the recent refresh as well). On my 2010 13" MBP, the adapter can also be connected with the cord either pointing backwards or forwards.
People who don't know about computer specs and are attracted to the soothing white ceramic looks of the case.
Women and children mostly.
I think the white is becoming a bit dated...but always liked it because is was different from the PC world's use of the corporate colors, ie., pallbearer gray and funeral black.
Have an original intel MacBook and iMac and a white 3Gs.
I have come around though the 'aluminum' look of the iMacs and MacBookPros-very elegant!
An now with the advent of the iPad and the new 4G phone looks like I will be going with the new look!
Can someone please tell me how I can exchange the one I just purchased for the newer model??
If you bought it from an Apple Store there, you have 14 days to return it.
Some of the mail order sites have return policies also.
CGC
Edited: see correction below. Thanks
I was really hoping for a new mac mini with that spec as well...
Me as well. And I think the low-end 21.5" iMac still has the 9400M that also needs the 320M.
Does anyone know if the updated white MacBook got audio out on the mini-DisplayPort connector like the refreshed MBPs got? (Not that I'm interested in that model of MacBook, I'm just curious when it will show up in the mini...)
If you bought it from an Apple Store there, you have within a month to return it.
Some of the mail order sites have return policies also.
CGC
Isn't Apple's policy for exchanges just 14 days? Or does Canada have different rules?