New Macbook vs Old Mac Book Pro: leaving out the firewire, and focusing more on reliabilty and performance, Which one would you go with??
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According to the Inq article that broke the news: Only the 9600 Nvida (the one that is inside the Macbook PRO) has the bad material (high lead bumps) that could fail in the future. The 9400 of the Macbook is not affected. So it is safe to say that the Alu Macbook should be fine. Another good and cheaper option is to get the BLACK older Generation Macbook which has firewire, a fast 2.4 GHZ c2D processor and has a Intel integrated graphics chip which means it will not fail like the ones with the Nvida graphics.
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I use a MacBook Pro with i7 2.3 GHZ processor and 8GB of RAM. I use it as a plug-in with Pro Tools and rarely have any problems or freezes. NI recommends at least an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and at least 4GB of RAM.
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The big difference is that the iBook has a powerpc processor is older and is not supported by most software anymore which stops it from updating much. The Macbook line of computers all have intel processors. While they will not update to the most recent Mac operating System they will be much more updateable for most software.Thanks,NathanBetamacs
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I'm not sure I have the mac book pro and it works fine and is still working.
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I have upgrade both versions of the iBook and also the new MacBook. There is no comparison, the MacBook is the easiest Mac laptop ever for upgrading the hard drive. (The iBook being the worst!) You might need a Torx 8 (??) screwdriver, I can't remember now, but it was in my standard Mac toolkit. :-)
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Yes, at least mine were using Firewire. This one also has Firewire and a USB 3.0 port, while earlier models do not. That worked out great for connecting USB 3.0 to a new 5k iMac, which is faster than FW anyway; but my older ones cannot as the 5k iMac has no Firewire port.
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This Macbook has worked well for me, with no issues to speak of. I am running Snow Leopard, so I cannot answer how the newest software will work.
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Siska - my newest one just broke last week. Less than 6 months old. Losing count of how many this makes that I've shelled out good money for. Brand new each. I'm looking....I may be a fool, but I'm thinking of trying the wireless. Doubt it will be much better - Apple doesn't seem much interested in making decent, reliable keyboards or mouse for their MacBook Pro ---- and considering how much they both cost, why would they want to stop gouging the customers now when there is money to be made? I'll write a review when I get a wireless. I will warn you, however: I once tried a non-Apple wireless system, and it destroyed my macbook pro. I mean....ate it up. I had to send it away for serious repair.
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I'm able to daisy chain a second firewire drive (not another My Passport) to my Macbook Pro, and both drives work fine.
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I have two Acer and one has been okay for the most part. The newer one has already crashed and burned. I decided that it is worth the money to buy a Macbook Pro. Problem Solved
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I think that you should get a new version of a macbook pro. This one is a old version and doesnt run the new OS X mountain lion.
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Thank you all for the replies. That really cleared most of my concern. Now I'm trying to decide between Macbook Air and Macbook Pro. I still prefer macbook air because of the weight (thanks for bringing up the heavy textbooks factor:). however if it turns out Windows software is necessary, i might be interested in a macbook that's easier to setup two os. From what I heard so far, macbook air would be a headache to do that because of the lack of DVD/CD rom. I still have a lot of time before making the final decision though. Thanks again for your inputs.
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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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Actually, Apple's removal of Firewire is a definite minus. There were many in the 'prosumer' crowd who liked doing audio and video work on Macbooks, now they can't because Apple wants to squeeze more money out of 'em by making them move up to the $2000 Macbook Pro.Don't believe the 'you can't do any video editing or audio work on a Macbook' silliness. I, and many others, have, and that USED to be one of the really cool things about the Macbook. But now it's neutered.
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Ivy Bridge processors are coming out in a few days. They will hit Macs in June/July.I was considering an all-in-one but I'll wait for the refresh. Who knows, I might go for a Macbook Pro instead.
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No Problem. I have the same series Mac Book Pro an it works like a charm. Be careful installing and you should have no problem.
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I have been using a macbook pro (17 in.) for about four and a half years. I have had no software problems. With automatic updates, it's required no other attention on that front. One problem with the 17 in. is the batteries. I have replaced battery on mine twice in that time (through the apple store, at no cost). I understand that this problem is more or less confined to the 17 inch model. Am finally about to replace the machine as it has suffered a unreasonable amount of abuse (frequent travel to strange locations for work). There are no problems with function, despite a hard life, but it's getting a little rough. I will most likely replace with a 15 inch, which I believe is a better size if you're going to being moving it around, even if just to the couch. The 17s a little heavy. I anticipate using the 17 at home, as it's still going strong. It's still a really good machine. Also, the Office for Mac programs have worked very well for me (daily use) and are virtually identical to the windows versions. THE ONLY CAUTION: if you use any other software, be aware that a lot of companies don't make versions for mac. I have occasion to use accounting software and some other business applications, and YOU CAN'T GET THEM FOR MAC. If this is a question, check with your software manufacturer. Otherwise, I recommend Apple products wholeheartedly. Good luck!