MacBook: What you need to know

If you plan on spending part of your weekend going to check out the new MacBooks at your neighborhood-friendly Apple Store, read this first. Two of Macworld’s finest, Jonathan Seff and Jason Snell have poured over the MacBook to come up with this set of frequently asked questions:

I hear Apple is using a glossy screen on the MacBook-isn't that a bad thing? Won't I just see my reflection all the time?

If you've ever walked past a PC laptop (or your TV, for that matter) and noticed that its screen was incredibly reflective, you've seen the same type of screen that's been incorporated in the MacBook. In the right conditions the glossy screen looks absolutely gorgeous; blacks are blacker, whites are whiter, and colors are more intense. However, the screen is also remarkably reflective when compared to Apple's previous laptop displays. If you frequently work in glare-filled environments, the MacBook might not be for you. It's safe to say that some people will love it, and others will hate it.