I recently switched from PC to OS X. GOt myself a MBP 2.16Ghz,just like the one on your list. Yes It might be costly to get it, but if u compare it with other Windows Bases laptops with similar specs, The price range is more or less in par.

Mac Os X is a plug and play OS. U will have most of the essential tools u need right out from the box. I experienced it first hand when i was setting my wifi/lan network between my MBP and windows based PC. Being a Windows guy for 10 years and Mac for a few days, I find it easier to configure The MAC than my PC.

On the plus side,you can always switch back to windows with your Macbook/pro if you dont like OS X. Whereas other windows based laptop will have difficulty running MAC OS X. U get the best of both worlds with Intel Based Macbook/Pro

Visit http://www.mymug.org for more information and user feedbacks about apple products.

We as newbies of the Apple phenomenon need 1 thing~! After sales support. Mac dealers in Malaysia are known for their bad virtues/services. Therefore choosing the right company to deal with is essential. PM me for the right ppl to deal with.

IF you have decided on a MBP, i would suggest you to request for a "Matte" LCD screen instead of a glossy one. It's true that glossy screen provide better colour representation, but it also reflect light at certain angles thus render the screen unseeable.

Good luck~!

Yeah.. I thought the light sensor and luminous functions not available for Macbook were useless. It's definitely features that all laptop should have...

Hey...If you found yourself a sifu,do invite me to join the class. I need help as much as you do.

For glossy screen. When the source of light is behind you, you'll see reflection of the light and probably a shadow of yourself on the screen instead of the display unless you change position. The Mac guy I dealed with recommended a matte screen coz there were cases where customers came back to complain about not being able to see the screen when they are out at cafes and hotspotz area.

Am running amsn at the moment. Not much problem so far.Interface is quite similar in comparison to Msn messenger only without those background images. Signup to server quicker than Msn messenger. One of the 3rd party programs with webcam capability.

I have not try other IM programs other than Msn Messenger for Mac(cant connect at all). So can't tell you which one is better.

Firefox is a famous web browser. The windows version is great. But Kinda buggy when it comes to mac. I have problems with shockwaves and flash websites. Need to boot up safari quite often. Still use firefox though due to it's gesture enable functions. Can safari do that too? i gonna ditch firefox~!

tinkerbel,

I can feel the excitement building within you. I had to wait for 2 months+(for C2D and PC fair) before i got mine. It was the hardest 2 months i've ever lived. Moreover, these guys over here are doing a pretty good job luring you to be one of us.

Breath in.. breath out~! Take a little bit more time to consider what you really want.(macbook/macbookpro) coz there aren't much room for you to upgrade those babies.

This post has been edited by N0eL: Dec 8 2006, 01:09 AM

Sinc u r getting a mbp, Apple just released the C2D model and should be able to last for another 5-6 months before they come out with a replacement model. If u r waiting for leopard to come out, u might as well wait for the newer mbp right,which might take another 2-3 months.nobody knows....

Else now will be a good time to buy mbp as when the newer version comes out u wont feel as guilty for not waiting coz u've already used the current one for at least 5-6 months down the road...

I'm pretty sure most of the mac users are satisfied with what they have. Else there wont be a forum dedicated to this company right here....

Let me be the first one to welcome u into the family.

The person u referring to on your post, u mentioned that "u think he's ". i dont get it. . What do u mean?

Congrats....finally got what u wanted....

come on.. tell us wat r ur feelings right now??