Some of the first pictures of a MacBook Pro are surfacing. This first round (of pictures) aren’t as sharp as I’d like, but considering they were taken on a Treo, they’re not terrible.
The author of the entry also comments on the MacBook Pro itself. In particular, the MagSafe power adapter won’t get accidentally dislodged, the battery life comparable with current Powerbooks, and finally, the thing is too hot to use for any amount of time on your lap. I’ll be wearing my fire resistant pants if I ever get one.
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O.K., this is not to start a flame war - this is a genuine question. On the Costco site, I priced an HP v1000t computer with a 1.83GHz dual Pentium M with 512MBs of RAM and a 5400RPM 80GB hard drive, DVD-R drive, BrightView, extra large battery, 5.2 pounds, etc. It came out to 1364.99. If I don't use iLife (I don't), what do I get for the extra $635 from a MacBook? I probably will end up buying the MacBook, but I want to be able to justify the purchase.
With the Macbook Pro gives you a built-in iSight camera, Front Row with the Apple Remote, Express Card 34, the Magsafe Connecter, an OS with no viruses(though this may change soon,high output resolutions, and a dual link DVI for the 30in cinema display.
OK, first off, I wouldn't normally recommend being the first on the block to get any new technology. This is brand new and I'm sure that there is going to be some (well, let's call it what it is), BUGS with new equipment. It is always best to wait a few weeks and find out what problems they are experiencing.
However, if you simply must get a new laptop as soon as possible, and you have a choice between getting a Windows laptop and a Macintosh laptop, the only option that you have is to purchase the MacBook Pro. :-) Yeah, I know. I've been drinking the poison Cool-Aide.
I know, Windows looks and feels more like the Mac OS X with every update, but there are some major differences with the Mac that just make it worth the extra price and effort on your part. You probably know this, if you've had any experience with the Mac OS at all.
On the other hand, if you've been a Windows user for years, then you are aware of the pitfalls and can probably bare the hazzards of owning another Windows machine. In fact, you might have some early difficulties switching to the Mac way of doing things. If you aren't then your choice is obvious. I hope that this helps. Best of luck to you. --Rudge