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New macbooks

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UNREAL
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I havent seen any threads so far...

http://www.apple.com/ca/macbook/

http://www.apple.com/ca/macbookpro/

I personnally think they are super sick. Thoughts?
Oct 14 2008 5:35PM
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eastcoastsoloMAN
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those are dooopppeee i think eventually they should get a touch screen computer, like a big iphone
Oct 14 2008 5:37PM
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0123456789
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i didnt look too into the interenals, but im pretty sure they are the same, just new covers. but do tehy have snow leapord? or is that not out yet?
Oct 14 2008 5:37PM
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Calb3rt
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those look awesome. i told my housemate to hold off until these were released. hes going to be glad he did.
Oct 14 2008 5:38PM
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prontocuts.com
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imo bad move with the only glossy option now. my next computer prolly wont be a macbook, sad
Oct 14 2008 5:39PM
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mmallender.
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at first i was really skeptical about using the glossy screens due to glare, but after using glossy screens for the past month and a bit, i have found that they are fine, you just have to be alittle more conscious about which way you orient yourself when you are working
Oct 14 2008 5:41PM
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prontocuts.com
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Glossy screens have shown to be straining, and bad on the eyes.  (I own a 2.4ghz macbook)
and they are also IMO for djs like me in a dark environment at times with random lights shooting at it
Oct 14 2008 5:44PM
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prontocuts.com
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for some reason I didnt say bad so IMO bad
Oct 14 2008 5:47PM
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mmallender.
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ah, i did not know that. i guess it really depends on what you are doing with it, and what the environment is, personally i have found myself straining just as much, if not less than with a non gloss screen, but that is just me, and what i experience wont change the experiences of others.
Oct 14 2008 5:48PM
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[~_~]
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Does this mean my macbook will die?

Fucking planned obsolescence.
Oct 14 2008 5:50PM
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prontocuts.com
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Yeah, glossy is fine for regular people, but usually if your pro in anything, matte is the way to go. Especially in graphics, way more realistic colors
Oct 14 2008 5:56PM
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funk.
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matte ftw
Oct 14 2008 6:31PM
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mmallender.
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the 17' only got a screen update though, no second dedicated video processor i believe..
Oct 14 2008 7:07PM
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mmallender.
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i was thinking about that as well, like the secondary one is dedicated purely to graphics processing, so it should allow it to run faster and more efficiently, since whenever there are graphics/video to be processed, they can be independently. not to mention it has an nvidia chipset rather than an intel one. i think it will run better, but my knowledge about this sort of thing is pretty limited so i dont know
Oct 14 2008 7:23PM
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seeingstars
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so sick
Oct 14 2008 7:34PM
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B-VUR
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Oh damn.
Oct 14 2008 8:15PM
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Cuckoo
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THEY ARE SO BEAUTIFUL. I have the old macbook. and just ordered the new MACBOOK PRO, switch to mac they are such great computers for pictures and editing movies for skiing
Oct 14 2008 8:18PM
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Funnel
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Have you guys seen that new HP computer that's touch screen?  It is fuckin' SICK!
Oct 14 2008 8:22PM
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UNREAL
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Guys i have a question
So im deciding between the lower end model or higher end model (1399 vs 1749 CAD).
Would the changes in the 1749 dollar one be worth the extra 350? Thanks
Oct 14 2008 8:22PM
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mmallender.
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isnt it sort of the same concept as a dual processors increasing multi-tasking? or having dual video cards? i think one is an integrated processor and another is more like an actual video card, allowing for processing to take place in both, but then again i really dont know all that much about what iam talking about and sort of taking stabs in the dark almost
Oct 14 2008 8:56PM
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Bigwoods
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I love Apple, don't get me wrong
but I'd take a PC over a Mac anyday..
Just personal preference though
Oct 14 2008 9:04PM
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mmallender.
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i have been a pc user and lover for most of my life, but now i am in digital media courses in university where all we use is macs, so a mac was sort of an obvious choice for me, oh and since they arent made to game i am able to almost completely avoid distractions other than ns, youtube, and facebook
Oct 14 2008 9:14PM
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Rachy
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thats what I thought until I realized that any time you have pictures up or are watching a movie or anything of that sort you would have to clean the screen....


Oct 14 2008 9:25PM
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Microcosm
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Being that you're pretty smart with these sort of things, what would you recommend to me? I edit photos a good amount, and likely won't stop in the future. Video, not so much, unless I end up buying one of the DSLRs with video which is definitely years away for me at this point. (But I've had this desktop for 7yrs, so you never know how long I'll hang onto this computer)
In short, The best specs on the Macbook or a Macbook Pro?





Oct 14 2008 11:14PM
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Microcosm
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I forgot to mention I'm gonna be a trend whore on this one and go with a mac for no apparent reason, other than why not? And this is coming from someone who has used windows all his life, and even bought a Zune to stay out of the Apple circus. I'm being a bitch, I know, but hey I want to try out something different, and I'm not one to be faithful to an operating system that is a tool to do what I want. The vaio does look sexy, I'm not gonna lie. especially at 1k less than what I'm currently looking at. my decisions not 100% yet, of course, and I'm still really busy with school work this week, so we'll see where I stand come the weekend.

Oct 14 2008 11:57PM
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BFFset.
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HP Touchsmart?
Oct 15 2008 12:01AM
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mackinnon
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i don't really like how those look at all. they look like HPs or something. i'm down with my macbook pro.
Oct 15 2008 12:46AM
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tomskisalot
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i think they fell from heaven...but since they're made of aluminum they didn't break...
Oct 15 2008 12:57AM
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lushlaxstr
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snow loepord isnt out yet.
Oct 15 2008 1:02AM
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Caveman.
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Not having firewire connections is fucking retarted especially since they are being marketed to people involved in digital media. That is pushing me one step closer to converting back to PC because an MBP is way out of my price range.
Oct 15 2008 1:13AM
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.jr
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I dont think I like these very much, for one, I hate glossy. I laugh at all the kids in class with the glossy screens, then they see me.. because its glossy. Ya the faster ram and better video cards are cool but glossy is a huge negative for me. Also did I miss it? Is there no firewire at all on the macbook, and only a firewire 800 for the pro? I hope Im missing something because Im not sure I like these new laptops..
Oct 15 2008 1:15AM
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the420skier
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fuck that i think this is the new dopest computer out right now


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http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/touchsmart/#/Main/




so hot right now
Oct 15 2008 1:19AM
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.jr
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Might want to invest in some of these.. [IMG]tbcweb.com/images/a_wipes.jpg[/IMG]
Oct 15 2008 1:42AM
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.jr
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Oct 15 2008 1:44AM
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Microcosm
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word..
Oct 15 2008 3:33PM
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TechnoPotamus
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good point sir, good point. altho i am hypocritically sitting here typing this comment on my macbook haha
Oct 15 2008 4:01PM
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VT_scratch
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thread jacker...
Oct 15 2008 4:07PM
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FUUUCK
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they look nice, but id never spend that much money on a computer.

hp touch screen is really gimmicky, i dont see how windows becomes more efficient because of a touch screen, I'd rather scroll down by retracting my middle finger on a mouse rather than smudging up my screen with greasy fingers.
Oct 15 2008 4:24PM
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Ben.
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the super multi touch is what i was stoked on. im kinda bummed i just got my macbook back in april now. :(. and as for no firewire.... meh. ive never used mine anyway
Oct 15 2008 5:18PM
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connoroh
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Getting rid of the firewire port was a bad idea. I know USB is just as fast now, but still. I rely on firewire cords for my video transfer, and they aren't cheap. When i upgrade (which wont be for a while) from my current mbp to this thing, i'll have to spend extra on new cords. Lame.
Oct 15 2008 5:23PM
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hellomynameisjef
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i have one of these. they added itunes controls on the F buttons which is amazing
also, they connect to NS in a flash, and are not virused and fucked up by Limewire
Oct 15 2008 5:56PM
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mmallender.
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its only the macbook that doesnt have the firewire, the mbp still does. unless you were talking about downgrading..
Oct 15 2008 6:38PM
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prontocuts.com
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the more I look at them, the more I really like them.. But my white macbook has tons of character, and the all white makes for great sticker plastering and customization (which i havent dont much of)
Oct 15 2008 6:49PM
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hype
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hp has one

i just bought a mac book a few months ago....fuck
Oct 15 2008 7:02PM
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seeingstars
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me too.

but i had to for school
Oct 15 2008 7:14PM
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