Apple's MacBook Pro

[StoneCold]

Ok then. I bet you a beer that you can't find a similarly configured Core-Duo based notebook that's 30% cheaper than the MacBook. Hell, let's make it 10%.

Is this close enough?
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto...9400sapp&s=bsd

Intel Core Duo T2400 1.83MHz/667MHz FSB
512mb Ram
17 inch widescreen
80 gig hd/5400
cd/dvd burner
built in wireless
yada yada yada...
$1235

[The Jackamo]

Is this close enough?
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto...9400sapp&s=bsd

Intel Core Duo T2400 1.83MHz/667MHz FSB
512mb Ram
17 inch widescreen
80 gig hd/5400
cd/dvd burner
built in wireless
yada yada yada...
$1235

you're forgetting the added productivity software that comes bundled on the mac. if you were to buy matching quality software for the PC (office, etc), your price would go up anywhere from $100-500.

but whatever, the mac vs PC battle is beating a dead horse. i like my powermac, loathe my dell, and that's what i've gotten from personal experience.

FYI, Aperture kicks the shit out of lightroom.

i concur. i've been fooling around with a sample batch of RAW files i shot a couple weeks ago and i'm amazed with it. not too happy with how much RAM it likes to suck up, but there you go.

[bossass]

Is this close enough?
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto...9400sapp&s=bsd

Intel Core Duo T2400 1.83MHz/667MHz FSB
512mb Ram
17 inch widescreen
80 gig hd/5400
cd/dvd burner
built in wireless
yada yada yada...
$1235

Your not doing it right. Try this:

http://www.macworld.com/news/2006/02...ison/index.php

[tjb]

BUMP!

Have any maggots taken delivery of one ? Your opinions ?

[mday]

I've got one (replacing a 3-4 year old Ti PowerBook G4). What can I say, it feels like a Mac. Well thought out, all in a very nice package.

Things I like:
Automatic, backlit keyboard - great for working in darkened environments.
Two fingered trackpad scrolling

Things I don't like:
The power adapter (85 W) is now bigger and heavier.
Non-universal apps load (and probably run) more slowly.
modem is a USB dongle.

Most of my heavy-lifting is now done on Linux/Solaris boxes, so I'm really using this mainly for office productivity stuff. There is an annoying lag when starting up apps under Rosetta. I occasionally notice a lag when using Office (switching between windows, large selections in Excel) which I attribute to Rosetta as well. I haven't really tried any heavy-duty PhotoShop or video processing, so I can't really say how fast (or slow) these more demanding apps are.

Overall I'm happy with it. My G4 was starting to show many signs of its age, so the MacBook is certainly an improvement. It does feel a little bit like a lateral move instead of a huge speed boost, but I suspect this will change as Office and other apps are converted to universal binaries.

[bossass]

Once shit is universal that baby will fucking sing.

[PeachesN'Cream]

Once shit is universal that baby will fucking sing.

!! WORD !!

however the adobe folks are chattering that CS3 won't be ready till Q1 of 07. thats a long time to wait to get the pro level user on-board.

it also means that (unless they build a universal version of CS2 — which i doubt) pro users will need to plunk down for their new intel mac and then upgrade their software to CS3 to run universal. that is a lot of coin for adoption. apple is being cool with their 50 dollar side grade to move their apps to universal but i doubt adobe will be so nice.