*nod nod* it might start out a lil more expensive here before they think of phasing out the iBooks.

Q2 sounds like mid-2006 to me.

hmm.. maybe the rumors of 9th were actually 19th.. someone neva passed along the rumor properly somewhere. LOL!

it's out.. it's finally out.. drool..

but onboard gfx.. shi3t..

i thought they said the adobe applications ran betta on the powerbook in comparison to the macbook pro.. something bout Adobe not tweaking the applications suited for the new Intel-Mac products yet.

anyway, if all you're gonna do is graphic work like photoshop etc.. i suppose the macbook would be a good investment compared to the ibook. just don't hope to do much gaming on the onboard gfx.

powerbooks are soon to be phased out. macasia's website removed them liao.

how different is the new macbook's keyboard in comparison with the ibook..?

I say the..

lowest = 4099 / 4199

mid-range = 4599 / 4899

black model = 5399 / 5699

Agreed. Get it from a reseller that offers great customer service.

well, reasons for Applecare plan purchase afaik..

- extended warranty just incase.
- warranty is international so any country with an Apple centre will help you.
- when you sell 2nd hand and u have the plan, u fetch a slightly better price.


that's that i guess..

lag of a game doesn't always have something to do with your machine..but an article once said for RPGs, more RAM is good and of course, a better gfx card.

overall, i'd try replacing the 2 sticks of 256 to a stick of 512 if I can. Or if i have the money, chuck a 1GB in straight away.

I agree with fly. I read a review my friend passed to me of this guy in the US that's tested the MacBook. One of the cons he listed was the heat problem on the MacBook.

afaik, Mac portables have always had a heat issue at the bottom because of the battery. but now since it's the cpu.. it's bad.

but is that the iBook 14" highest end..?

coz if i'm not mistaken.. the iBook 14" had 2 versions right..

i don't think it's a swimming pool.. but I just can't put my finger on the blue lines..

how much cheaper does a dealer get it at..? if only RM50-100 then it's not exactly saving a lot of money.

The macs used to run hot at first around the battery area.. then now there's the thing of heat due to excessive use of thermal paste on the processor or something like that..

but i think it's just coz Intel's are warm..

argh! one of the things I really don't like. LOL!

there's a great bargain running now for MBs but with the skepticism now of the MB line getting a Core 2 Duo by the XMas holidays, it's difficult to make a buying decision.

This post has been edited by etsuko: Oct 7 2006, 10:33 AM

You're getting from the States? you b*stard.

sigh, to buy or to wait and pay more for a C2D MB without extended memory.. is the question now...

then will someone please tell me which is sweeter..

getting a 2.0 with 768 ram..

or a 1.83 with a free Office 2003 student/teacher edition..

i'm lost at sw33t offers..

p/s: MB going to be used for professional work..

I got a question.. anyone knows the performace difference between a notebook with a Core Duo and another with the Core 2 Duo.. is the jump in performance really noticeable..?

Urm, if you were expecting really light. Carry a notepad and a pen.

When shopping for a mobile desktop or notebook (one is for heavier duty), you should realize by now that lighter notebooks have some weaknesses to them in terms of features.

Sure, technology is shrinking and slimming things but by some manufacturers takeaway things some find more useful and important just to cater to this market.

So if you really want to find something light to carry around all the time, sell the MacBook and get an ultra-light notebook PC.

I need a QUICK answer coz ordering my MacBook today..

does running on dual channel have a significant jump in performance..?

especially compared to a MB with 1GB + 256MB ram?

edited --

nvm.. found my answer online.

here's to anyone with the same question..

http://forums.macnn.com/66/ibook-and-macbo...ram-on-macbook/

something else handy..

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=206695

This post has been edited by etsuko: Oct 14 2006, 01:55 PM

Urm.. am not so sure if this is correct place to put this up but I guess it should be.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Recently my gf gave me an xmas presie and I got a Keyboard Shield for my MB. Previously I was using a clear transparent one but as you know, sweaty hands and such can leave a mark on your beautiful white mobile machine.

Well, with this Keyboard Shield now I don't have to worry because it protects my keyboard and my wrist area.

Here are some pictures to show you the thing.

p.s: I'm not a promoter working for them. I just thought it'd be nice for MB owners to know about this.

p.p.s: Bought it at Ascend Zone in The Curve, 2nd Floor.


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