Comments on: New Uni-Body MacBook Pro: 10 Imperfections that Affect Real Life Usage http://notebooks.com/2008/11/24/new-macbook-pro-far-from-perfect/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-macbook-pro-far-from-perfect Notebooks and Laptops News, Deals and Reviews Thu, 17 May 2012 19:06:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Bernak http://notebooks.com/2008/11/24/new-macbook-pro-far-from-perfect/#comment-5870 Bernak Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:23:42 +0000 http://www.notebooks.com/?p=1946#comment-5870 Hello, I agree with some of them, but for the firewire, I recommend you buy a 9pin-6pin cable and everything will be back to normal. Enjoy Hello, I agree with some of them, but for the firewire, I recommend you buy a 9pin-6pin cable and everything will be back to normal. Enjoy

]]> By: ... http://notebooks.com/2008/11/24/new-macbook-pro-far-from-perfect/#comment-5835 ... Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:34:04 +0000 http://www.notebooks.com/?p=1946#comment-5835 I understand why all of the changes were made, but unfortunately I believe the main reason for many of them was cost. When you're paying $2,500 there should be no issues, period. I mean seriously...did they not test trying to put two USB flash drives in at once? They don't fit! I agree its more convenient to have everything on one side (versus wires all over) but there's still plenty of space to space them out more. Also, my new macbook (the best model you can get) keeps glitching while using after effects and gives me a flickering blue screen. When I went into the apple store (because I called and they told me this was definitely a problem) they did absolutely nothing for me! If it's definitely a problem, and you can't fix it...then for something that is still under full warranty and cost $2,500 I expect a new one! Apple is definitely not as top notch as it used to be. My sister has been using her older macbook pro model for about 5 years now and its still going strong, I don't expect my newer model to last nearly that long - it already seems to be loosing its oomph. In all honestly im hoping it completely crashes while still under warranty so I can get it replaced w/ the next model - cause this generation has the feel of a batch of lemons. I understand why all of the changes were made, but unfortunately I believe the main reason for many of them was cost. When you're paying $2,500 there should be no issues, period. I mean seriously…did they not test trying to put two USB flash drives in at once? They don't fit! I agree its more convenient to have everything on one side (versus wires all over) but there's still plenty of space to space them out more. Also, my new macbook (the best model you can get) keeps glitching while using after effects and gives me a flickering blue screen. When I went into the apple store (because I called and they told me this was definitely a problem) they did absolutely nothing for me! If it's definitely a problem, and you can't fix it…then for something that is still under full warranty and cost $2,500 I expect a new one! Apple is definitely not as top notch as it used to be. My sister has been using her older macbook pro model for about 5 years now and its still going strong, I don't expect my newer model to last nearly that long – it already seems to be loosing its oomph. In all honestly im hoping it completely crashes while still under warranty so I can get it replaced w/ the next model – cause this generation has the feel of a batch of lemons.

]]> By: Fcltd http://notebooks.com/2008/11/24/new-macbook-pro-far-from-perfect/#comment-5834 Fcltd Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:33:49 +0000 http://www.notebooks.com/?p=1946#comment-5834 Apple was a niche company until they introduced a robust OS, there are still options out there but for a flexible operating system OS X is tough to beat. That being said, who cares what the machine looks like? Do you feel better when people say how pretty your computer is? I hate the evolution of the portable computer into simply another accessory. Apple was a niche company until they introduced a robust OS, there are still options out there but for a flexible operating system OS X is tough to beat. That being said, who cares what the machine looks like? Do you feel better when people say how pretty your computer is? I hate the evolution of the portable computer into simply another accessory.

]]> By: Iceman_raoul http://notebooks.com/2008/11/24/new-macbook-pro-far-from-perfect/#comment-5833 Iceman_raoul Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:47:22 +0000 http://www.notebooks.com/?p=1946#comment-5833 Mr Xavier ........If you can afford a MBP and you are using one then i would put aside the flaws and look at the Plus points of the MBP. It beats any other notebook out there in terms of looks and especially OS, as windows i personally feel is a sad attempt at making an OS....So be thankfull for what you have and stop bitching about the MBP....afterall Apple replaced it for a new one absolutely free.......Think of the others out there using sad looking Dells and HP's.......and as for the USB issue, try getting the new slim silicon USB that is small in size...that should solve the problem. Mr Xavier ……..If you can afford a MBP and you are using one then i would put aside the flaws and look at the Plus points of the MBP. It beats any other notebook out there in terms of looks and especially OS, as windows i personally feel is a sad attempt at making an OS….So be thankfull for what you have and stop bitching about the MBP….afterall Apple replaced it for a new one absolutely free…….Think of the others out there using sad looking Dells and HP's…….and as for the USB issue, try getting the new slim silicon USB that is small in size…that should solve the problem.

]]> By: Kimiko http://notebooks.com/2008/11/24/new-macbook-pro-far-from-perfect/#comment-5832 Kimiko Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:09:03 +0000 http://www.notebooks.com/?p=1946#comment-5832 I too had my non unibody macbook pro replaced with the new unibody one after my old one failed and was still under warrantee. I agree that it takes time to get used to changes but personaly disagree that the new Mac is that bad. While it is true that use of multiple USB devices can be difficult with the new placement, I love that I no longer have cables coming out of ALL sides of my notebook.<br><br>I too have an external monitor that just plugged in to the laptop and have firewire 400 devices that no longer connect. I asked nicely and was given FREE adapters for both the external monitor as well as 2 cables that go from FW800 to FW400 for external drives and my video camera. I found that Apple was more than willing to help out since they replaced my old Mac with a newer design.<br><br>As for the display, I have mixed feelings. I have had both displays and agree that the new glossy one is a bit hard to use under certain conditions but the deeper blacks and sharper colors make me like it enough...<br><br>Anyways, to sum things up, I love the new unibody Macbook Pro. I even got used to the chiclet keyboard EVENTUALLY... I too had my non unibody macbook pro replaced with the new unibody one after my old one failed and was still under warrantee. I agree that it takes time to get used to changes but personaly disagree that the new Mac is that bad. While it is true that use of multiple USB devices can be difficult with the new placement, I love that I no longer have cables coming out of ALL sides of my notebook.

I too have an external monitor that just plugged in to the laptop and have firewire 400 devices that no longer connect. I asked nicely and was given FREE adapters for both the external monitor as well as 2 cables that go from FW800 to FW400 for external drives and my video camera. I found that Apple was more than willing to help out since they replaced my old Mac with a newer design.

As for the display, I have mixed feelings. I have had both displays and agree that the new glossy one is a bit hard to use under certain conditions but the deeper blacks and sharper colors make me like it enough…

Anyways, to sum things up, I love the new unibody Macbook Pro. I even got used to the chiclet keyboard EVENTUALLY…

]]> By: docnrz http://notebooks.com/2008/11/24/new-macbook-pro-far-from-perfect/#comment-5831 docnrz Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:34:26 +0000 http://www.notebooks.com/?p=1946#comment-5831 Thankx Xavier for the post. Now, it leaves me wonder when will Apple be coming up with the revised edition.. Its already October, to my guessing it would be after Xmas or so, what do you think guys?...i wanted to go for the new one as i sold out the old 2008 macbook(black edition). but its seems to be a long wait if its not until Xmas. Thankx Xavier for the post. Now, it leaves me wonder when will Apple be coming up with the revised edition.. Its already October, to my guessing it would be after Xmas or so, what do you think guys?…i wanted to go for the new one as i sold out the old 2008 macbook(black edition). but its seems to be a long wait if its not until Xmas.

]]> By: docnrz http://notebooks.com/2008/11/24/new-macbook-pro-far-from-perfect/#comment-5869 docnrz Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:34:00 +0000 http://www.notebooks.com/?p=1946#comment-5869 Thankx Xavier for the post. Now, it leaves me wonder when will Apple be coming up with the revised edition.. Its already October, to my guessing it would be after Xmas or so, what do you think guys?...i wanted to go for the new one as i sold out the old 2008 macbook(black edition). but its seems to be a long wait if its not until Xmas. Thankx Xavier for the post. Now, it leaves me wonder when will Apple be coming up with the revised edition.. Its already October, to my guessing it would be after Xmas or so, what do you think guys?…i wanted to go for the new one as i sold out the old 2008 macbook(black edition). but its seems to be a long wait if its not until Xmas.

]]> By: rodolfo http://notebooks.com/2008/11/24/new-macbook-pro-far-from-perfect/#comment-5830 rodolfo Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:26:32 +0000 http://www.notebooks.com/?p=1946#comment-5830 yes you are right in your statistics, but sadly that 10% is probably close to the 100% of the professional users :( yes you are right in your statistics, but sadly that 10% is probably close to the 100% of the professional users :(

]]> By: rodolfo http://notebooks.com/2008/11/24/new-macbook-pro-far-from-perfect/#comment-5868 rodolfo Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:26:00 +0000 http://www.notebooks.com/?p=1946#comment-5868 yes you are right in your statistics, but sadly that 10% is probably close to the 100% of the professional users :( yes you are right in your statistics, but sadly that 10% is probably close to the 100% of the professional users :(

]]> By: Xavier http://notebooks.com/2008/11/24/new-macbook-pro-far-from-perfect/#comment-5829 Xavier Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:21:13 +0000 http://www.notebooks.com/?p=1946#comment-5829 Apple's gaining traction in the broader market, far beyond creative professionals. For every person that really wants the ExpressCard slot, there are probably 100 or 1000 that want the card reader. On a more positive note, Apple's brought back the matte display on the 15-inch MacBook Pro. I'll probably trade in my 10 month old MacBook Pro for one of these sometime soon as I really prefer antiglare screens. Apple’s gaining traction in the broader market, far beyond creative professionals. For every person that really wants the ExpressCard slot, there are probably 100 or 1000 that want the card reader.

On a more positive note, Apple’s brought back the matte display on the 15-inch MacBook Pro. I’ll probably trade in my 10 month old MacBook Pro for one of these sometime soon as I really prefer antiglare screens.

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