Comments on: MacBook vs. MacBook Pro

By: Adama

Adama — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:00:17 +0000

my power supply died my macbook was runnin with a 60w psu.
now they only sell the 85w.
they said its ok to run the 85w psu onit.
but i have issue sometime the batteery is not charging.
and also there is no more charging wrote on top of the macbook when charging but it still charge the battery…
i want to know if i better send it back and try my best to get a 60w one or keep running it with the 80 w.
cheers

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 07:11:10 +0000

After having one of each, I think it’s pretty simple. If you want to drive a 30″ display or need super graphics performance go Pro. Otherwise, the MacBook is your choice because it’s cheaper, the battery lasts longer, etc. If you’re a road warrior, then get the Air.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 07:03:30 +0000

The only conclusion for me is for apple to use similar discreet graphics in their MB lineup or allow a closer blurring between the products.

The problem is that they have a good set of features split accross a number of machines – rather than allowing one machine to be customised.

Thats my thoughts anyway.

I too can’t decide which is better.

MB or MBP… MB or MBP… MB or MBP… MB or MBP… MB or MBP… bleh… it’ll never end.

By: Vijay

Vijay — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:35:48 +0000

And the discussion goes on and on…
itz amazing that this same discussion is on at so many forums, but none of them end up to giving any useful conclusion.

By: dreamer

dreamer — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:26:35 +0000

wow, you have so many comments…

so its normal, i thought i was the only one who thought its fun and a bit obsessive to think about what i’ll be buying next.

i only own pcs, thinking of switching to mac just to see what all this craze is about… i really liked the black macbook because of color.. but i was thinking of macbook pro just becuase of silver finish and perfect rectangle look when it sits closed on a desk.. i kno these are lame stupid reasons to buy MBP over MB.

and 150 extra just for black ??? thats crazy. i’m still not sure as to get macbook black or MBP… i looked into TOSHIBA porgete R 500.. nice silver finish really light… DELL XPX M 13 in… good design and light… macbook air with nothing but air filled inside.. and MBP or macbook black.

i will most likely get MBP and hope that $$ are well invested and the mouse pad wont play jokes on me.. i hate apple keyboards and mousepads… not too user friendly.

any comments ???

By: Philip

Philip — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:51:17 +0000

I would go for what you need most. What’s most importand is if you are using it for light work (like home videos, using iMovie) or heavy work, such as designing graphics and putting together Final Cut Pro. If you aren’ t going to do hard work just save some money and get the MacBook, but if you seriously need a dedicated graphics card for heavy graphics editing and playing games then the MBP would be the bet choice. I hear that a MBP 13″ will be coming out in January, if that interests you then you should wait for something like that, or something faster, because you know how it is, you buy a MB with 1.8GHZ and tomorrow you find out it is 2.0GHZ and $100 less than what you paid for.

For Mike I would recommend the MacBook for hat you will be doing, it’s fast enaugh for what you will be doing.

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:43:55 +0000

should i just wait for the next edition of Mac laptops?

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:42:53 +0000

I’m a high-school student who’s iBook G4 is starting to break down after 4 years of (pretty rough) use. I’d be using my computer for Outlook and other mostly simple media applications. I was wondering what you think i should go for. the Macbook or MBP.

By: Tommy

Tommy — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 02:05:33 +0000

I realize the last post to this thread was over six months ago; however, I am considering purchasing a Mac for my wife who is a beg. level pro. photograher (don’t ask, just accept that description). My understanding and research seems to indicate that a MB or MBP is the way to go, but I have heard rumors that Apple is going to release a major system upgrade or new system altogether in the Fall. Any thoughts or knowledge on this rumor?

By: James

James — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 23:20:30 +0000

What did you go for in the end? I bought my Macbook Pro 1.83, upgraded 7200 100gb drive when they first started shipping, it’s been superb even though the battery did expand and die. Apple sent a new one straight away though. I’ve since got my hands on a Macbook (Black) 2.0 Core Duo 2. It’s far cooler in terms of temperature and is noticeably faster then the older MBP. I’m finding it pretty hard to decide which to keep, the lack of a dedicated graphics card with the Macbook is putting me off slightly. Any ideas?

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:39:15 +0000

When I’m done with a computer, I sell it or donate it. I don’t throw it away.

By: Becky

Becky — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:35:11 +0000

Soo…. I just bought a macbook, and I was checking reviews when I happened upon your site…
Something you should look into when you are buying your yearly computer, maybe to rethink the whole purchase: eWaste
Computers are dumped in third word countries at alarming rates by companies claiming to safely dispose of old useless computers. Just seems like you might have a lot of those from your review, and…. well… think of your yearly computer degrading next to a river in Asia or Mexico, leaking hazardous materials into the ground and water supply.

By: Mikey

Mikey — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 01:48:48 +0000

The black Macbook has a harddrive with more storage.

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Macbook Pro with Core 2 Duo? - Pro Photo Home Forums — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 04:28:52 +0000

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