Wow — just wow: The New 2008 Macbook and Macbook Pro Models
In the beginning, there was the ordinary white Macbook. Then, a couple of years ago, they introduced the black Macbook. And now, in 2008, Apple has finally refreshed their Apple Macbook design. And boy, what a design it is.
Source: http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/10/14/technology/15apple1.600.jpg
Similar to the colour and design scheme of the iMacs, these new Macbooks look absolutely beautiful. Stunning. I’ve always been a huge fan of the aluminum Macbook Pro — so much so that I was actually thinking of getting the Macbook Pro just for the aluminum finish.
Not only have the Macbooks been updated in their looks (not to say they weren’t beautiful in their older form), their specs have been updated too. Absolutely beautiful. Call me an Apple fanboy, but this baby is a Godsend. I would think that the updated NVidia graphics and the multi-touch trackpad would be the dealmakers though.
Source: http://www.svirtech.com.au/images/Apple_MacBook_White.jpg
Just one problem — its 13″ screen. At the moment, I’m using a Dell Inspiron 6400 with a 14.1″ screen, and it’s still tiny. The only solution I can suggest is adding an external monitor, and it looks like Apple’s kicked up the graphics to allow for an external monitor to be added onto the Macbook — prior to the revision, this could only be applied to the Macbook Pro.
Source: http://images.pcworld.com/news/graphics/152257-0810macbook_fam.jpg
Apple’s never failed at consumer design, in this reviewer’s opinion — and this revision is no exception. Apple’s Macbook has caught my heart, and my wallet.
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thanks to apple’s superb update, i am also greatly considering the macbook for university.
i think that you should purchase the 13.3 inch macbook instead of the 15 inch macbook pro. even though the macbook has a smaller screen, it has virtually the same functionality as the macbook, for $700 less. you could use that $700 to invest in a nice 24 inch desktop monitor and a pair of nice sounding speakers. it would complete the university dorm room.
that’s what i’m thinking of doing, anyway.
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terrence: Very true, that’s a feasible solution. In fact, it can be seen as a good thing for the Macbook to have a 13.3″ screen — better for portability, right?
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about 1 year ago
Nice to know about this information. I really love the new design.
about 1 year ago
Shopping Gurl: As do I, I really think the new design is fantastic!
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I’m buying the a macbook tonight. This is going to be my first apple computer, so I’m really excited.
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Alex: Haha, that must be very exciting. I hope you enjoy it!
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