Good explanation of the losses here: http://www.macworld.com/2006/01/features/macbookfaq/index.php
Turns out that unless you REALLY need a modem and faster DVD burning, some of the losses are for the best. The modem can be fixed with an external and the drives will improve as the suppliers get better drives out. Still missing that floppy drive though... ::-) j. On Jan 13, 2006, at 5:15 PM, Jerry Freeman <x12 at insightbb.com> wrote: > Also, the Firewire 800, S Video, and modem port_no dialup without a > hardware modem-have been eliminated. The magnetic power cord is a > treat. Boot time allegedly is amazing, bam! I suppose this means > the iBook will be re-badged as a MacBook, contrasted by MacBook > Pro. Who can guess what the PowerMac will be named? MacBiggen Pro! > Personally, > MacBook sounds silly, have to get used to that one...jf > > On Jan 13, 2006, at 9:35 AM, Rex Baldazo wrote: > > Just FYI for those of you considering a MacBook Pro. Seems the >> SuperDrive DVD Burner is not only slower than the current >> PowerBook (4x vs. 8x) but it does not support burning to dual- >> layer media: >> >> http://blogs.zdnet.com/Apple/index.php?p=74 >> >> If DVD burning is something you plan to do a lot with your Mac >> you might hold off purchasing a MacBook Pro until they have >> solved the problems and implemented a higher-capacity drive. -- Jonathan Fletcher jfletch at newmediaconstco.com | The next meeting of the Louisville Computer Society will | be January 24 at Pitt Academy, 6010 Preston Highway. | The LCS Web page is <http://www.kymac.org>. | List posting address: <mailto:macgroup at erdos.math.louisville.edu> | List Web page: <http://erdos.math.louisville.edu/macgroup>
