ModdTaco Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Have you seen the new 13" Aluminum Macbook? My god after watching that video I went from wanting to build a Hackintop to really wanting this new Macbook. Finally a good reason to buy one. Unfortunately for Apple I wont be trading in my Hackintosh for an iMac anytime soon since I just got a beautiful 32" Sony LCD monitor. What are you thoughts on the New Macbook? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/143233-the-new-13-aluminum-macbook/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
realityiswhere Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I really like mine: http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/4346/dsc01118rd8.jpg It's an awesome machine, not too big (17" HP monstrosity was too big, sold it), EeePC 700 was too small (still have it), this one is just right. It gets a little hot when compiling under xcode, or when doing a lot of large file transfers, but aside from that I have no complaints about it. Battery lasts more than 4 hours regularly, HD video works fine, and it's nice to not have to hack a computer to work with OS X for once hehe. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/143233-the-new-13-aluminum-macbook/#findComment-1016634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModdTaco Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 Sweet. I, as somebody who doesn't have alot of cash to burn, would you recommend buying the new MacBook now or waiting until it becomes lower in price like the White Macbook? (If it ever would) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/143233-the-new-13-aluminum-macbook/#findComment-1016640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
realityiswhere Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Well, I really like it, it's an awesome machine. If you're in search of a laptop I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it unless you're a hardcore gamer, in which case I'd upgrade to the MBP with the awesome graphics card (a friend has it, it's nice). I'm not gonna buy one for a while now that I have it, it's one of those "I feel complete" feelings lol. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/143233-the-new-13-aluminum-macbook/#findComment-1016652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berzerker Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I absolutely love my new MBP over my Late 2007 Santa Rosa MBP. It goes great with my 22" Samsung. pic: http://gallery.me.com/aakker/100105/PC280196/web.jpg Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/143233-the-new-13-aluminum-macbook/#findComment-1017737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rorydaredking Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I am looking to buy a MacBook, but I'm torn as to which to buy. Don't need for anything much, bit of typing, the obvious video music and web browsing tc. But I have Matlab for Mac and will try and get SolidEgde, and I was wondering if anyone ran anything like this (CAD) on their standard macbooks. If it runs fine then I have no need for a MBP (thought theyre a bit big anyway) but if not it ight convince me to go for the bigger ps. I have a Core 2 Quad 2.66GHz for that stuff now, but wouldnt mind the option of doing it on the move.. (This is why i should have got a mac pro for my 18th instead of my dell :@) R Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/143233-the-new-13-aluminum-macbook/#findComment-1018819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berzerker Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 The Macbooks (Aluminum) should be fine for Matlab and CAD work. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/143233-the-new-13-aluminum-macbook/#findComment-1018905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylez Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 i like my alu macbook, and i liked my white macbook before, and before that my powerbook ....... the design of the new macbooks is great, but what is dislike is, that they get pretty warm when you do just something more than surfing/chatting. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/143233-the-new-13-aluminum-macbook/#findComment-1019003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggyworld Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I recently got a new Macbook Aluminum.. it's really nice. I traded in my Dell Vostro laptop that was fully loaded in specs and dropped down in specs in order to get the low end Macbook, but the build quality and being able to use OS X without any modifications makes it worth it even though I had to end up spending like $500 more for a lower specced laptop. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/143233-the-new-13-aluminum-macbook/#findComment-1019513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rorydaredking Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Thanks for the reply, seems my decision is made. If only the MB had backlit keys. Ah well, ill just have to use the screen light to light the keys.... R Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/143233-the-new-13-aluminum-macbook/#findComment-1019578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berzerker Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Thanks for the reply, seems my decision is made. If only the MB had backlit keys. Ah well, ill just have to use the screen light to light the keys.... R The $1600 model of the Macbook has a backlit keyboard. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/143233-the-new-13-aluminum-macbook/#findComment-1020007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrenbird Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Have you seen the new 13" Aluminum Macbook? My god after watching that video I went from wanting to build a Hackintop to really wanting this new Macbook. Finally a good reason to buy one. Unfortunately for Apple I wont be trading in my Hackintosh for an iMac anytime soon since I just got a beautiful 32" Sony LCD monitor. What are you thoughts on the New Macbook? I have the 2.4GHz model, as you can see in my sig. It's by far the best computer I've ever owned. I wrote a review on it, I'll fetch a link to it... Here it is. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/143233-the-new-13-aluminum-macbook/#findComment-1020031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rorydaredking Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Wow, didn't know that. But im in the UK and even with my McDonalds discount its still 1058 pounds. And the other one os 872 so 150 cheaper. Very difficult decision as getting the better one will mean waiting 4 months. R Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/143233-the-new-13-aluminum-macbook/#findComment-1020182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eraserhead77 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I've the 2.4GHz model as well, and I'd have to agree with Wrenbird...its the best computer I've ever owned. This is my first true Mac, but in all honesty I don't think I would have gotten one had I not built a hackintosh to begin with. There is a lot to be said for the feeling to be able to use a true mac. The Aluminum case is very sturdy, backlit keyboard is awesome and is definitely a step up in performance from previous MB. My cousin has a white MB, dad Black MB and we were all comparing at Christams. If you were thinking about getting one the $1600 for the 2.4GHz model is worth every penny IMO. Apple has made a solid product with this offering...for once, I'm finally happy with my choice of computers. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/143233-the-new-13-aluminum-macbook/#findComment-1024378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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