Glossy or Matte? iLife 06, 08? So it seems based on the discussions. This MBPro comes withTiger installed and a dvd to install LeopardMatte Screenand iLife 06.I really want glossy, but i dont think it will be worth it to pass up this offer. 1544 for a macbook pro is a steal. (even if they have new models which arent that much better) Glossy or Matte? iLife 06, 08? So it seems based on the discussions. This MBPro comes withTiger installed and a dvd to install LeopardMatte Screenand iLife 06. » Read More Glossy or Matte? iLife 06, 08? So it seems based on the discussions. This MBPro comes withTiger installed and a dvd to install LeopardMatte Screenand iLife 06.I really want glossy, but i dont think it will be worth it to pass up this offer. 1544 for a macbook pro is a steal. (even if they have new models which arent that much better) « Show Less
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re Geordie - me too. iLife 08 installed. Leopard, I had to install but the disk was included. Matte screen imo is better than glossy.
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my MBP arrived today, ordered 2 days ago - iLife 08, Leopard - also came with Leopard disks.
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awesome Mine still says ships in 1-3 weeks. I purchased on 3/5/08. I hope i get iLife 08 too.I got my macbook and it come with leopard installed and ilife 08.
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If you will use your MBP outside most of the time, then do not even consider glossy. As glossy's display is like a mirror; yes colors 'feel' richer, but once you're outside, the sun will reflect on the display and you will not see well. Actually, anywhere with excessive lighting will influence your display negatively. If you do writing more than video applications, then without thinking go for matte. I would suggest going to an apple store and looking at the macbook and the macbook pros, the former have glossy displays as standard, while the latter have matte as standards. take your pick, but remember, glossy does not react well to excessive lighting or outdoor computing. cheers If you will use your MBP outside most of the time, then do not even consider glossy. As glossy's display is like a mirror; yes colors 'feel' richer, but once you're outside, the sun will reflect on the display and you will not see well. Actually, anywhere with excessive lighting will influence your display negatively. If you do writing more than video applications, then without thinking go for matte. I would suggest going to an apple store and looking at the macbook and the macbook pros, the former have glossy displays as standard, while the latter have matte as standards. take your... » Read More If you will use your MBP outside most of the time, then do not even consider glossy. As glossy's display is like a mirror; yes colors 'feel' richer, but once you're outside, the sun will reflect on the display and you will not see well. Actually, anywhere with excessive lighting will influence your display negatively. If you do writing more than video applications, then without thinking go for matte. I would suggest going to an apple store and looking at the macbook and the macbook pros, the former have glossy displays as standard, while the latter have matte as standards. take your pick, but remember, glossy does not react well to excessive lighting or outdoor computing. cheers « Show Less
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My wife's new Macbook (not Pro) has a glossy screen (no choice) and she really hates it. She wishes she could get it with the matte screen (like her old iBook or my Powerbook). The reflections are annoying, and it shows every little fingerprint or smudge...it's also difficult to clean.Go with the matte, it's a better option.-Zach
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Mine was glossy too. I asked them before purchasing it because I didn't want to risk getting a matte finish and they said that glossy finish were the only ones they had left then. It wouldn't hurt to check with the seller now again though I guess. I really liked my screen and the packaging was really good! Good luck!! :)
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It was just like the pic... And I needed to download osx with my money at mac store! I mean it wasn't bad condition, but It wasn't that healthy too... Well now I am trying to sell this laptop again. This is my response of the macbook, enough?
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You are giving up having a larger viewing area for your monitor. Also, probably Macbook Pro you have has a faster CPU and maybe a faster HD. You cannot replace those on a Macbook. If your Pro has a 7200 rpm HD then that is much better than the 5400 HD that's available on the Macbook.Combine that with a 2.8 GHz cpu and you have a much faster laptop.If you are talking about weight the Macbook weighs 4.5 lbs and the Pro probably a lb or more than that. Bottom line, unless you are doing a lot of graphics of photoshopping that require a lot of cpu time and HD space I would say that an aluminum Macbook would be just fine for you.
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I'm not familiar with the Apple displays, but this isn't glossy. I don't know for sure if that means it's matte, but hope it helps that I can confirm it's not glossy.
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High-Resolution Gloss Screen, honestly you would not want a matte finish to interfere with the display quality of this monitor. Make sure that it is compatible before purchase though, made that mistake with my iMac until the new iOS update.
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Thanks so much for the confirmation, Michael.I also found a review on Amazon of AppleCare (for the Macbook Pro) that had an interesting point. On May 12, 2007, JOACHIM said in a review that when he registered the AppleCare for his Macbook Pro purchased through amazon, the expiration date was 3 months earlier than he expected based on his purchase date. Upon calling Apple, he found out that the AppleCare start/end dates are based on when Amazon purchased the computer from Apple - not when you purchase the computer from Amazon. I think it's something good to know in and of itself, but for the purposes of this discussion, it also shows that Amazon's stock of Macbook Pro's may be as much as 3 months old or more... Thanks so much for the confirmation, Michael.I also found a review on Amazon of AppleCare (for the Macbook Pro) that had an interesting point. On May 12, 2007, JOACHIM said in a review that when he registered the AppleCare for his Macbook Pro purchased through amazon, the expiration date was 3 months earlier than he expected based on his purchase date. Upon calling Apple, he found out that the AppleCare start/end dates are based on when Amazon purchased the computer from Apple - not when you purchase the computer from Amazon. I think it's something good to know in... » Read More Thanks so much for the confirmation, Michael.I also found a review on Amazon of AppleCare (for the Macbook Pro) that had an interesting point. On May 12, 2007, JOACHIM said in a review that when he registered the AppleCare for his Macbook Pro purchased through amazon, the expiration date was 3 months earlier than he expected based on his purchase date. Upon calling Apple, he found out that the AppleCare start/end dates are based on when Amazon purchased the computer from Apple - not when you purchase the computer from Amazon. I think it's something good to know in and of itself, but for the purposes of this discussion, it also shows that Amazon's stock of Macbook Pro's may be as much as 3 months old or more... « Show Less
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I bought mine used almost a year ago and it was completely worth the $500 I spent on it. If you haven't used mac before I would check one out at a store first. The one I got was in perfect condition with everything. This particular model is really nice. Very similar to the modern MacBook Pro. Looks basically identical but has the last gen of processors. I bought the upgrade to mountain lion and now mavericks and it runs them just fine. The only downside to these older models is that you cannot run mirror through your Apple TV. Otherwise it handles just about anything you could need.
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Yes. I haven't encountered any issues. These are top notch disc's. I've used them in several PC's including my older MacPro and G5 desktops. I don't have a MacBook. I haven't had any bad disc's as of yet. I still have over half of the 200 I purchased... but I think I would've had at least one go by now if the QC was lousy. Remember that the best name disc's can have bad runs, and vis versa. IMO we are at the mercy of luck in many cases. All you can do is find a "currently" high rated product, and get it fast before they rest on their laurels! I hope I didn't get too off subject for you here? But I like these discs!
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I would highly recommend the MacBook Pro. As opposed to the newer version. in the event you have problems with this unit. you can, always reachout to Apple for replacement parts, and so forth. However the new the MacBook Pro with, retina display does not offer you that option. Instead you have to replace the whole Laptop:( Moreover you can do some amazing things with the older model. Hope I was able to help. -Essie
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Exactly. I emailed customer service as well. They told me the computers ship with iLife '06 because that's what the product description says under the "included software" heading. This was not helpful at all, since I already knew that iLife '06 was listed in the product description. The real issue here is how recent is Amazon's stocks of the product, because the product has been recently updated, and it may be the case that they have the updated product but have not updated the product description page.It would be great if someone who has purchased a Macbook Pro from Amazon recently can verify this. Exactly. I emailed customer service as well. They told me the computers ship with iLife '06 because that's what the product description says under the "included software" heading. This was not helpful at all, since I already knew that iLife '06 was listed in the product description. The real issue here is how recent is Amazon's stocks of the product, because the product has been recently updated, and it may be the case that they have the updated product but have not updated the product description page.It would be great if someone who has purchased a Macbook Pro from... » Read More Exactly. I emailed customer service as well. They told me the computers ship with iLife '06 because that's what the product description says under the "included software" heading. This was not helpful at all, since I already knew that iLife '06 was listed in the product description. The real issue here is how recent is Amazon's stocks of the product, because the product has been recently updated, and it may be the case that they have the updated product but have not updated the product description page.It would be great if someone who has purchased a Macbook Pro from Amazon recently can verify this. « Show Less
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I'm a pro photographer. This is a bit of anecdotal apples and oranges, but I just returned a glossy 17" MBPro because the screen brightness was obviously very uneven. While in the store I saw a matte 15" MBPro that looked very uniform in brightness. And I'm not talking about glare or varying angle of view here. My recommendation: look at the 15" matte in person and watch out for the glossy, at least in 17". Hope this helps.
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Hey people who have them in germany say they are fast and great contenders for the mbpa laptops the only thing some dont like is screen seem to be either you like it or dont it.has been the most deciding factor for most
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I would say my MB168B+ has a matte finish. I gave one to a buddy of mine and he loved it. He uses his on a Mac and I use it on a PC.The cover works as a stand .... but not all the well. I picked up a iPad/tablet stand that works better. Also the contrast ratio isn't all that great. But it is the best option for a portable monitor that is smaller and lighter than a traditional monitor.I also recommend picked up a USB 3.0 Y-cable which will power it from two USB port. This helps with heavy graphics or video. It will ficker if you try to watch videos with the included standard USB 3.0 cable. I would say my MB168B+ has a matte finish. I gave one to a buddy of mine and he loved it. He uses his on a Mac and I use it on a PC.The cover works as a stand .... but not all the well. I picked up a iPad/tablet stand that works better. Also the contrast ratio isn't all that great. But it is the best option for a portable monitor that is smaller and lighter than a traditional monitor.I also recommend picked up a USB 3.0 Y-cable which will power it from two USB port. This helps with heavy graphics or video. It will ficker if you try to watch videos with the included... » Read More I would say my MB168B+ has a matte finish. I gave one to a buddy of mine and he loved it. He uses his on a Mac and I use it on a PC.The cover works as a stand .... but not all the well. I picked up a iPad/tablet stand that works better. Also the contrast ratio isn't all that great. But it is the best option for a portable monitor that is smaller and lighter than a traditional monitor.I also recommend picked up a USB 3.0 Y-cable which will power it from two USB port. This helps with heavy graphics or video. It will ficker if you try to watch videos with the included standard USB 3.0 cable. « Show Less
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YES YOU SHOULD WAIT!! On January 15th is MacWorld San Francisco!! there are many rumors on new line of MacBook Pro comming!! And the old one is going to be at least 100$ less expensive! WAIT!!!Go to www.macrumors.com to find some more helpfull information!
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I ordered the Mac Mini on Thursday and got it on Friday using 1 day delivery. It does have iLife 09' on it. But I just went to Apple's website and put my serial number in. I'll be getting iLife 11' for $6.99 in a couple days. They have shipped it out.
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So, I have a BenQ at home, and a TB display at work. PRO BENQ: - The Apple TB only works with Macs. BenQ has connectivity for everything, including Macs, PC's, Playstations, Roku, whatever. - BenQ has brightness controls. TB display is managed exclusively from software, which can break - it did for me! Google around and you'll see a lot of frustrated users playing with firmware or trying to determine if the cable went bad. - The cable leading out of the back on a TB display is NOT removable. The cable DOES go bad, and when it does, it's a trip to the apple store, rather than ordering a new one for $5 off of Amazon. - As mentioned, height adjustment! The TB display sits low. It also doesn't allow for VESA mounts, so no 3rd party solutions like a swing-arm or aftermarket stand will work for it either. Just phonebooks. - Same resolution, aspect ratio, screen size, panel type, etc., although BenQ is slightly matte (a big pro IMO). - Another big difference: the BenQ is $400 cheaper! (Edit: now $550 cheaper, as the BenQ just dropped to a steal at $450). Or you can get a refurb TB, but I bet the warranty on that isn't as sexy. PRO Apple Thunderbolt: - The TB display acts somewhat like a docking station for Macs. Plug ethernet, USB3, firewire, other stuff into the monitor, and that all works seamlessly just by connecting power and a thunderbolt cable to your mac. Great when it works! - Made with rare-earth materials that match your Macbook metal body. Hope this helps!