The pro is a better built computer. It has Firewire. The processors are faster. It accepts more memory. The battery runs a bit longer, I think. When I got mine, only the pro had the multi-touch track pad. It is also a bit thinner, since the aluminum screen shell is able to support the thin LED panel while being less thick.
Plus, it just looks and feels better. The pro is all aluminum and glass, except for the keyboard. Compared to yet another plastic laptop, the pro looks high quality and futuristic. Maybe most people don't need the specs of the pro, but there are other reasons to get one. For me, I have max everything: processor, memory, hard drive, etc. I use mine as a desktop replacement for programming, music production, running virtual machines, etc. I wish it were faster and had more memory. I want the pro pro. *smile* Bryan -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Simon Fogarty Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2010 2:40 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Mac Mini and idea for MacBooks You mention running a server, The apple store has a mac mini with snow leopard server adviertised as a package. It's only the 2.53 ghz processor mac mini, which I believe is the top mini version, but with a server it's a bloody good sounding package. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of marie Howarth Sent: Saturday, 17 April 2010 3:31 a.m. To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Mac Mini and idea for MacBooks Nick, I switched 18 months ago and I bought the mid range macbook, white carbon shell. I knew I didn't need the power house of a macbook pro and still don't see me needing it. I am going to invest in an aluminum macbook later this year for the trackpad capability, among other things. I don't understand why new switchers, who don't need the specs of a pro go for the higher price either. More money than sense? hahahah, I'm just joking. But unless you need the power for editing music or video or running a server, I don't see the need. But everyone's choice I guess. On 16 Apr 2010, at 14:28, Nicolai Svendsen wrote: Hi cArolyn, I don't know what it is. Every single new Mac user I know has a Pro. Well, except one person who has the carbon-shell Mac. I got the aluminum Macbook, but not the Pro. Why? Well, I compared the exchange rate. In dollars, it was not terribly high when converting it into crowns. In fact, it was just the same as for the Macbooks over here. However, those Macbooks cost at least two hundred dollars extra in my country, if not more. And that was the entry level Macbook Pro. Yes, I could have afforded it, and I did not mind the fact it cost a bit more. But I didn't get it anyway. Because, really, I wasn't sure why I would need the extra processing power, or extra RAM. Those beasts can hold a total of 8GB. The thing is, regardless of that, I see new people who are just switching to the Mac, people who have never even touched a Mac, buy the Macbook Pro. And why is that? I can't figure it out. Why isn't the good old Macbook good enough for them? What did it ever do? Poor Macbook. I feel sorry for it. I think that part of it may be that, if you think about it, you might as well buy the best Macbook. That way, if you ever need the resources, you have them already. However, my problem was that I had been misinformed. I had been told that the Macbook had firewire, and that's what I cared about. Of course, I put my full trust in him and that he knew what he was talking about in regards to hardware specifications. I didn't bother checking out the specs online, or ask the Apple representatives there. I figured his word was good. I'd be curious to know, from recent switchers, why they bought the Macbook Pro as opposed to the Macbook that's just sitting there on the shelf, having pretty low self-esteem. No, really. I'd like to know. I'm using my Macbook right now, and it's really fast and slick. It's a very nice machine. Of course, the geek in me is jealous because I want to see the difference in responsiveness between booting Snow Leopard in 32 as opposed to 64-bit. And, for some reason, despite the fact my processor supports this, Macbooks cannot boot in 64-bit. Only the Macbook Pros and the iMacs can do this. Regards, Nic Mobile Me: [email protected] Skype: Kvalme MSN Messenger: [email protected] AIM: cincinster yahoo Messenger: cin368 Facebook Profile <http://www.facebook.com/people/Nicolai-Svendsen/509197277> My Twitter <http://twitter.com/chojiro> On Apr 16, 2010, at 3:07 PM, Carolyn wrote: Nic: I'm curious. What is your thing about the MacBook pro? And at what are you saying you suck? I got one for Christmas, because my husband observed me druling over the newest hottest thing at the Apple store that talked. But, I knew nothing about it, was just intrigued. And at the time, we were faced with an expensive upgrade of screen-reader which was making me hate that whole scenario. Anyhow, no particular reason I was drawn to the MacBook Pro. I'm curious what you're observing that switchers seem to gravitate toward them. Thanks. I learn a lot from your posts. Carolyn ----- Original Message ----- From: Nicolai Svendsen <mailto:[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 12:49 AM Subject: Re: Mac Mini and idea for MacBooks Hi, Yeah, the new aluminum Macbooks have it too. That's why I know about it. I didn't feel confident enough to buy a Macbook Pro. I'll never understand why switchers buy the Pros. I just suck, that's all. Regards, Nic Skype: Kvalme MSN Messenger: [email protected] AIM: cincinster yahoo Messenger: cin368 Facebook Profile <http://www.facebook.com/people/Nicolai-Svendsen/509197277> My Twitter <http://twitter.com/chojiro> On Apr 16, 2010, at 8:23 AM, Rob Lambert wrote: All MacBooks have had the battery gauge, but it's always been on the bottom of the unit, on the battery itself. I wasn't sure if the new MacBook redesign (not MacBook Pro, just regular $999 white MacBook) got that meter moved to the side, or taken off entirely. On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 11:21 PM, Nicolai Svendsen <[email protected]> wrote: Hi, I sometimes use the visual button myself. Even the non-pro Macbooks have this, actually, so it's not exclusive. As for the redesign, I'll be honest here. I've never seen a Mac Mini before. Never. I've only seen a Macbook. Never an iMac, not a Mac Pro, or a Mac Mini. Macbook pros are similar to the regular Macbooks, if not entirely the same except slightly different hardware. I want to see the difference between a Mac Pro and an iMac as well. The Mac pro is the crazy Mac that can hold about 16GB of RAM, I think. Or is that the iMac? I'd think the Mac Pro. Regards, Nic Skype: Kvalme MSN Messenger: [email protected] AIM: cincinster yahoo Messenger: cin368 Facebook Profile <http://www.facebook.com/people/Nicolai-Svendsen/509197277> My Twitter <http://twitter.com/chojiro> On Apr 16, 2010, at 7:47 AM, Rob Lambert wrote: Remember that, like the iPhone, the iPad requires a sync to iTunes the very first time it boots, so you'll need a Mac to get started with it (or a PC running iTunes). On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 10:43 PM, Jessica and Goldina <[email protected]> wrote: I think the mini is kind of irrelevant, especially with the iPad coming on the scene and the bluetooth keyboard support coming in 4.0. Why does there even need to be a mini when one can just hook up their bluetooth keyboard to their iPad or phone/touch? I guess because the mini runs mac OS instead of iPhone OS, but I think as the iPad is developed further mac OS and iPhone OS are gonna become increasingly similar and the mini will become obsolete. especially since the mini doesn't have a battery or anything that makes it portable without having to be plugged in. I think portable, use it wherever computers are the direction things are heading. peace and positivity Jessica and Goldina On 2010-04-15, at 10:26 PM, Rob Lambert wrote: > Since VoiceOver, and the Mac Mini have been around since 05, this will be relevant. What is your take on a full redesign of the Mini? Aside from the back, and insides, the overall system itself hasn't budged in the last five years. I think the design is starting to get stale, but what do you think? I also have an idea for the MacBook Pros. You know on the side that there's a button that is essentially a visual battery checker? Well, for those who don't know, you push the button & lights will light up. HOw much do you think it would be to create a more tactile version of this? I only ask because low vision users with enough vision, and fully sighted people, can press a button while the computer is off and get the battery status. I'd like to see VoiceOver users get this convenience as well. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] <mailto:macvisionaries%[email protected]> . > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] <mailto:macvisionaries%[email protected]> . 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