I have had the 2.4 gb macbook for over three weeks (from Amazon) and I can feel the positive differences between this and my last generation black macbook, which developed a squeaking problem at the palmrest. The screen is a plus because the use of LEDs makes the sleep-wake process almost instantaneous and the images do look sharper (the glossy screen has not been a problem but I am only using it indoors) and the screen also bends back more. And if you don't take care of your computer screen like I did before, you will for this one because fingerprints and dust are very noticeable on the screen and bezel.
I use it to primarily to surf the web and to do word processing for school. The start-up of most programs are quick like with the older macbook and if they are slow it probably has to do with the program because MS Word takes a long time to close and is the only program that has caused the beachball to come up multiple times. The iSight is the same as the old macbook and it serves it purpose so it is on-par and there is an ambient light sensor next to it which I found very intrusive and does not work so well when the light source from sitting by the window is at an angle so I turned that off after it dimmed and brightened randomly.
The structure without a doubt is the reason why I got this macbook (besides the multi-touch trackpad which I dreamed would come to the macbook from the macbook pro and air). I am not afraid to stack things on top of it but there is a battery cover issue that other users and I have had where it takes precision to put it on or else there is a small gap and it makes a noise when moved. The keyboard is the same but I did do sometimes have a problem with the spacebar not responding and is probably an individual defect and I am bringing it to the Apple Store soon. I was saved multiple times by the back-lit keyboard while working in the dark but I would say normally it is unnecessary and I have it off to conserve battery.
However, I am raving over the new touchpad because I actually use the gestures like 3-finger swipe to go forward and back on webpages even though only Safari supports it and Firefox has yet to include it in an update. And the speakers are VERY much improved because before with the black macbook I would not even attempt to play a video in a moderately loud room but quality could be better now that the volume is higher. The battery has been decent and I get 4.0 hours with multiple programs open and wifi.
However, the polycarbonate macbook is still being sold and earlier this week (Jan. 09) it got an upgrade and the specs are now comparable to the lower end 2.0 gb aluminum macbook and it is for hundreds less so that option is very nice if your choosing between that and the inferior aluminum model. I would like to add that the polycarbonate one has a FW 400 port and the aluminum has a mini-displayport which I find a hassle because it means an extra adapter to carry around. Talking about weight, the new macbook is half a pound lighter and thinner which is great since I carry it with me all the time. The 2.4 model is definitely better with more RAM, backlit keyboard, and larger disk memory if the extra three hundred is not an issue.
I agree that the OS is very important and Leopard has a smooth and aesthetic interface that works intuitively. The commands are great and I found them to be more useful than on my PC desktop and laptop but it might also have to do with the keyboard. Windows 7 (Vista that is stable and has compatibility) is around the corner and it looks very promising for PCs and also for Macs since they can run windows with BootCamp and VMware. I have Vista running on my desktop and I don't have issues with it but I am planning to go all Mac since doing the cross-platform have certain limitations and is also a hassle. I do get drawn to the looks of the Apple products so that tipped the scale and the new macbook does not lack in specs.
I can easily recommend this product over the old macbook since it is sturdier, runs quieter and cooler, has a touchpad, and has a faster front bus 1066 DDR3. I don't like putting my laptop on my lap but if I have to I would not hesitate. I gave this five stars because overall it is a great improvement from my black macbook even though I stated some slight issues that I had with the physical product and some minor annoyances. There is great costumer service from Amazon and Apple to fix defects.
It is a suitable time to buy a macbook because it just got upgraded but iLife 09 just came out and is not bundled and so you should hold out until then (sadly I bought it before it was announced). For PC users the decision is probably based on money since you will be paying premium and if the Mac OS is that necessary. (I also got it because my school uses all macs). If people have iphones and ipods the syncing process just feels so much smoother and I have an ipod touch and itunes does backs up much faster on my macbook than my PC. And for owners of previous generation macbooks, the new macbook is superior in all areas by specs and it deserves a hard look for people looking for a refresh. Get more detail about Apple MacBook MB466LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop.
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