Hi guys, first time posting here in the mac thread =)

Erm, just curious, as a windows user for so long, my mom mentioned that macbooks seem to be a good choice for students, mainly cause it's light and compacted (i kinda need to bring my lappie to uni twice a week), and will last long without change of versions like Windows xp and vista.

I was just wondering:

1) Is the 2.0ghz macbook fast? I've been on a core duo 1.6 lappie on vista and it's draining the life out of me whenever it lags.
2) Is the 2.4ghz macbook worth it? What are the significant difference in it? The only ones that i've noticed are the processor update, hard disk increase and an illuminated keyboard (?)
3) The updates, are they free for macs? As in update in version and software for mac. Anything specific about softwares that i should know before considering a mac?
4) Anything extra =)

Please and thank you everyone for answer =D

The processor speed , well it depends on what you're planning to use. If you're going to run Photoshop , Mathematica then 2.4Ghz MacBook would be better then 2.0Ghz. Vista is another chapter , its known for its problems - lag issues and so on so forth. I am not going to bash on Vista. You may want to opt for 2.4Ghz macbook if you're able to afford it or opt for a MacBook Pro

Updates are generally free for Mac. These are software updates , however you'll not be getting free "upgrades" to a major version. Its similar to how Vista/XP works. You'll be getting free updates to Service Packs ,however not the major OS version (i.e from OSX 10.5 Leopard to OSX 10.6 Snow Leopard)

What do you plan to do. That's important

hi guys..
can anybody tell me how to buy apple stuff through the online.
i have no experience on buying online
thinking about wire transfer but dunnow how.....

Do read this post as there's an explanation on buying Online: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=24697124

and http://store.apple.com/my/help for more infos.

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The new Macbook Pro lineup is up on the thread below with pricing available via Apple Store Malaysia.

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=24696419

Cheers

This post has been edited by davidgary73: Jun 9 2009, 09:39 AM

Macbook pricing has been drop! What a good news to me and everyone who want to buy Mac laptop.
Now i want to join in macbook users family...
however, i don't know which model should i buy.
My option is to buy either Macbook white 2.13GHZ or Macbook pro alum 2.26GHZ. I attempt to buy it using edu pricing. So both macbook pricing only difference between RM500-RM600.
Usually, i'm using laptop to do assignments and watch drama, seldom play games.

I need advice from you all that should i have macbook pro or macbook. Thanks

This post has been edited by jirott: Jun 11 2009, 02:15 AM

This morning my friend tell me that he want to sell his Macbook alu 2.4ghz for RM4000.
But now the new price is drop to RM4899.
Is it worth to buying it or wait for new Macbook Pro?

^ how many inches is that..?
BTW.. besides the link on the 1st page.. is there any good sites that offer alot of video help and tutorials on how to get things done on a MAC..??
Tried youtube.. not much and there is like no dedicated channel.. vry messy..

Hi guys...
Im looking forward to buy MAC laptop by installment.
I'm not sure where to buy.
Please advice me.
Thank You.

most of the apple premium store has it.

Please refer to this post for more infos: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=24697124

Thank you

sorry guys, i'm not sure whether i should post this here but can someone help me out with this

I try to purchase my mac online but i have this problem of entering the address for

*Daytime Phone - inc. area code

I try to give my hp no. but it only allows 2digits for its area code hence my question is can i enter the area code as 12 instead of 012

Hi All...Anyone of you have the pic or noe where can get the Macbook for the model year around 2001 or 2002?
Because during my high school time, I saw a Macbook in white color and looks only 14 inch big.It give me a great impression and I love it so much.
So now, I'm a working adult edi, I have that ability to buy my dream Macbook edi. But I can't find it in these new models.
Hope u all can fulfill my wish to provide me the info which u all noe and might help me wan.Thanks alot.

If its 2001-2002 then it would have been an iBook which aren't made anymore. The closest current model is the MacBook

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

There's only 1 version in that range, the rest have transitioned to aluminum bodies and are now re-designated as MacBook Pros

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBook_(white)...26_14.1-inch.29
ur model u wish to find is the iBook G3 14" which already out for quite a few years

Here ar some of the link for u to buy some refurbished iBook g3 14" if u wish to

Ebay

if u still wanted to buy a white version of Macbook
Is the Macbook 13"

This post has been edited by Mizo: Jun 28 2009, 08:39 PM

Hi to all

Im looking for some advice.

Im planning to get below item from China , so i need some advice, whats the market value for this set , 2nd value for this item as well.

5.Apple MB881LL/A 13" MacBook White

• 13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy widescreen TFT display with support for millions of colors - Supported resolutions: 1280 by 800 (native), 1152 by 720, 1024 by 768, 1024 by 640, 800 by 600, 800 by 500, 720 by 480, and 640 by 480 Pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio
• 2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB
• NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
• Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless Networking (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification); IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible / Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR / RJ45 Ethernet
• Connections - MagSafe power port; Gigabit Ethernet port; Mini-DVI port; FireWire 400 port (up to 400 Mbps); Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps); Audio line in; Audio line out; Kensington lock slot
• Built-in Stereo speakers; Built-in Omnidirectional microphone; Combined Optical Digital input/analog line in (minijack); Combined optical digital output/analog line out (minijack)
• Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools) / iLife ’09 (includes iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, iDVD)
• Unit Dimensions - Height:1.08 inches (2.75 cm) x Width:12.78 inches (32.5 cm) x Depth:8.92 inches


thanx in advance
Punithan

Why not get it within M'sia when u can instead of getting it from China?

I don't trust anything from China. Could be a fake apple you know.

Im wondering should I buy macbook pro now ?

I am currently in USA . I'm not sure whether should I buy mac book pro in USA or Malaysia. Any difference in price ? as for warranty, since its international warranty i dont think its a problem to claim warranty.

Also, I am aware the Snow leopard OS will be releasing this sept. THus should I wait for it or buy now ?

Any opinions would help. Thanks

Added on July 31, 2009, 2:16 pmAlso, how do we get student discount in Malaysia ? I checked the apple site for malaysia, i couldnt find the student discount. however in the us site, i can find it easily.

Hi,

I wanna ask is it i can buy MacBook from US or others country apple official website?did they ship to Malaysia?

and

wat different with new and refurbish macbook?is the refurbish 1 ok?

of cuz you caan buy mac book from us .. just that you ahve to bear the cost of international postage and probably being taxed by malaysia custom . apple has malaysia apple store.. why dont you buy from there ?


refurbish macbook might be product with detects previously and has been fixed right now. it might be a return product previously too. But, apple would make sure it is functioning well before selling it again . However its your own risk to get a reburbished macbook as there might be unseen problem too =) . tats why it is cheaper.