MacBook Pro Speakers
Hello, I would like to hear from anyone who owns or has seen the 13 and 15 inch MacBook Pro models MB991ll/a or the MC118ll/a. I saw them in a Best Buy, but it was fairly noisy. The 15 inch model had speakers on each side of the keyboard, while the 13 inch model's speakers seemed to be either in the screen or just beneath it. I'd like any opinions on any difference anyone has heard in the volume of the speakers between these two models. To me, the 15 inch MC118ll/a sounded a bit louder, but I wasn't able to determine if it would be loud enough to justify the approximate $200 increase in price. I have been unable to find specifications on the size of the speakers used in each model. But from what I could tell in that fairly noisy environment, the quality of the sound sounded fairly similar when comparing these two computers. Thanks for any information. Keith --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: MacBook Pro Speakers
i have the 13 inch mbp, and love it, when i was upgrading the ram, i found a surprise, there in addition to the 2 speakers faceing up, is a small speaker under the bottom facing down. i believe this is intended to give a fuller sound. i didn't notice any differences from the 13 and 15 inch mbps. On Jul 24, 2009, at 1:34 AM, Keith Bucher wrote: Hello, I would like to hear from anyone who owns or has seen the 13 and 15 inch MacBook Pro models MB991ll/a or the MC118ll/a. I saw them in a Best Buy, but it was fairly noisy. The 15 inch model had speakers on each side of the keyboard, while the 13 inch model's speakers seemed to be either in the screen or just beneath it. I'd like any opinions on any difference anyone has heard in the volume of the speakers between these two models. To me, the 15 inch MC118ll/a sounded a bit louder, but I wasn't able to determine if it would be loud enough to justify the approximate $200 increase in price. I have been unable to find specifications on the size of the speakers used in each model. But from what I could tell in that fairly noisy environment, the quality of the sound sounded fairly similar when comparing these two computers. Thanks for any information. Keith --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: MacBook Pro Speakers
Hi Keith, I own the new 13 inch MBP and I cannot tell any differench MBP and an older 15 inch MBP. I cannot tell any difference between the volume levels of the two machines. Your second question about quality of the sound is too subjective for me to give you an answer. If you are worried about sound queality; I'd use external speakers. HTMS Marsh On Jul 24, 2009, at 2:34 AM, Keith Bucher wrote: Hello, I would like to hear from anyone who owns or has seen the 13 and 15 inch MacBook Pro models MB991ll/a or the MC118ll/a. I saw them in a Best Buy, but it was fairly noisy. The 15 inch model had speakers on each side of the keyboard, while the 13 inch model's speakers seemed to be either in the screen or just beneath it. I'd like any opinions on any difference anyone has heard in the volume of the speakers between these two models. To me, the 15 inch MC118ll/a sounded a bit louder, but I wasn't able to determine if it would be loud enough to justify the approximate $200 increase in price. I have been unable to find specifications on the size of the speakers used in each model. But from what I could tell in that fairly noisy environment, the quality of the sound sounded fairly similar when comparing these two computers. Thanks for any information. Keith --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: MacBook Pro Speakers
Hi Keith, I agree with much of what has been said on the topic so far... The output seems to be the same and quality is too subjective a thing on which to make a definitive claim. What I can say is there are possibly other considerations you should take more onboard, assuming you haven't already. I don't know about you, but there are only a few times I travel without my macbook, and I am on the road a lot. It is my source of entertainment, communications and the means through which much of my work is done. In my case, size really does matter-- the smaller the better. Weight is a moot issue, as much of it is on my back. It is possible that you are looking at spending $200 for an additional 2 inches you may not need, and (if you're as persnikity as I am about these things) the 15 inch may agitate some space issues when on the road. If it's simply that you are low vision, and would benefit from a larger screen, then get the 15 inch. Otherwise, less is more. Best, Abdul On 24 Jul 2009, at 10:34, Keith Bucher wrote: Hello, I would like to hear from anyone who owns or has seen the 13 and 15 inch MacBook Pro models MB991ll/a or the MC118ll/a. I saw them in a Best Buy, but it was fairly noisy. The 15 inch model had speakers on each side of the keyboard, while the 13 inch model's speakers seemed to be either in the screen or just beneath it. I'd like any opinions on any difference anyone has heard in the volume of the speakers between these two models. To me, the 15 inch MC118ll/a sounded a bit louder, but I wasn't able to determine if it would be loud enough to justify the approximate $200 increase in price. I have been unable to find specifications on the size of the speakers used in each model. But from what I could tell in that fairly noisy environment, the quality of the sound sounded fairly similar when comparing these two computers. Thanks for any information. Keith --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: MacBook Pro Speakers
That speaker facing down is a subwoofer believe it or not. Honestly I didn't notice a really massive difference in sound. THe 15-inch does seem a little louder, but then the speakers might be spaced a bit further out and I believe they are more under the keyboard on the 13- inch. However, I purchased the 15-inch not for sound, but difference in processor performance etc. Btw, can you tell me where the ram is on the MBP once you remove the bottom cover? I haven't poked about in a laptop much and might just be missing it. I'm pretty sure they are generally laid out the same. THanks, On Jul 24, 2009, at 12:45 PM, Chris Polk wrote: i have the 13 inch mbp, and love it, when i was upgrading the ram, i found a surprise, there in addition to the 2 speakers faceing up, is a small speaker under the bottom facing down. i believe this is intended to give a fuller sound. i didn't notice any differences from the 13 and 15 inch mbps. On Jul 24, 2009, at 1:34 AM, Keith Bucher wrote: Hello, I would like to hear from anyone who owns or has seen the 13 and 15 inch MacBook Pro models MB991ll/a or the MC118ll/a. I saw them in a Best Buy, but it was fairly noisy. The 15 inch model had speakers on each side of the keyboard, while the 13 inch model's speakers seemed to be either in the screen or just beneath it. I'd like any opinions on any difference anyone has heard in the volume of the speakers between these two models. To me, the 15 inch MC118ll/a sounded a bit louder, but I wasn't able to determine if it would be loud enough to justify the approximate $200 increase in price. I have been unable to find specifications on the size of the speakers used in each model. But from what I could tell in that fairly noisy environment, the quality of the sound sounded fairly similar when comparing these two computers. Thanks for any information. Keith --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: MacBook Pro Speakers
if you remove the screws, and the laptop is upsidedown, the hinges for the display towards you, the ram is on the left hand side about 2 thirds of the way up. the ram is stacked, so you will only see one chip, the other one is below the first. hope that makes sense. Chris On Jul 24, 2009, at 12:35 PM, Scott Howell wrote: That speaker facing down is a subwoofer believe it or not. Honestly I didn't notice a really massive difference in sound. THe 15-inch does seem a little louder, but then the speakers might be spaced a bit further out and I believe they are more under the keyboard on the 13- inch. However, I purchased the 15-inch not for sound, but difference in processor performance etc. Btw, can you tell me where the ram is on the MBP once you remove the bottom cover? I haven't poked about in a laptop much and might just be missing it. I'm pretty sure they are generally laid out the same. THanks, On Jul 24, 2009, at 12:45 PM, Chris Polk wrote: i have the 13 inch mbp, and love it, when i was upgrading the ram, i found a surprise, there in addition to the 2 speakers faceing up, is a small speaker under the bottom facing down. i believe this is intended to give a fuller sound. i didn't notice any differences from the 13 and 15 inch mbps. On Jul 24, 2009, at 1:34 AM, Keith Bucher wrote: Hello, I would like to hear from anyone who owns or has seen the 13 and 15 inch MacBook Pro models MB991ll/a or the MC118ll/a. I saw them in a Best Buy, but it was fairly noisy. The 15 inch model had speakers on each side of the keyboard, while the 13 inch model's speakers seemed to be either in the screen or just beneath it. I'd like any opinions on any difference anyone has heard in the volume of the speakers between these two models. To me, the 15 inch MC118ll/a sounded a bit louder, but I wasn't able to determine if it would be loud enough to justify the approximate $200 increase in price. I have been unable to find specifications on the size of the speakers used in each model. But from what I could tell in that fairly noisy environment, the quality of the sound sounded fairly similar when comparing these two computers. Thanks for any information. Keith --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: MacBook Pro Speakers
I'm in the process of saving for an MBP myself. Just out of curiosity, what is the difference in processor performance between the 13 VS the 15? From what I've noticed online, it's possible to get the same processor configurations for both? Any advice would be much appreciated. Best Regards: Dave Wright Work Phone: 347-422-7085 Email: dwri...@gmail.com WebPage: http://www.knfbreader.com - Original Message - From: Scott Howell s.how...@verizon.net To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 2:35 PM Subject: Re: MacBook Pro Speakers That speaker facing down is a subwoofer believe it or not. Honestly I didn't notice a really massive difference in sound. THe 15-inch does seem a little louder, but then the speakers might be spaced a bit further out and I believe they are more under the keyboard on the 13- inch. However, I purchased the 15-inch not for sound, but difference in processor performance etc. Btw, can you tell me where the ram is on the MBP once you remove the bottom cover? I haven't poked about in a laptop much and might just be missing it. I'm pretty sure they are generally laid out the same. THanks, On Jul 24, 2009, at 12:45 PM, Chris Polk wrote: i have the 13 inch mbp, and love it, when i was upgrading the ram, i found a surprise, there in addition to the 2 speakers faceing up, is a small speaker under the bottom facing down. i believe this is intended to give a fuller sound. i didn't notice any differences from the 13 and 15 inch mbps. On Jul 24, 2009, at 1:34 AM, Keith Bucher wrote: Hello, I would like to hear from anyone who owns or has seen the 13 and 15 inch MacBook Pro models MB991ll/a or the MC118ll/a. I saw them in a Best Buy, but it was fairly noisy. The 15 inch model had speakers on each side of the keyboard, while the 13 inch model's speakers seemed to be either in the screen or just beneath it. I'd like any opinions on any difference anyone has heard in the volume of the speakers between these two models. To me, the 15 inch MC118ll/a sounded a bit louder, but I wasn't able to determine if it would be loud enough to justify the approximate $200 increase in price. I have been unable to find specifications on the size of the speakers used in each model. But from what I could tell in that fairly noisy environment, the quality of the sound sounded fairly similar when comparing these two computers. Thanks for any information. Keith --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: MacBook Pro Speakers
Thanks Chris. I don't know why I couldn't find it, but then there is this cover on something on the left side. I of course am not sure if I mentioned this is the model with the battery you cannot replace. with the cover off my MBP, the hard drive is on the left and the battery is on the right and there are two fans almost in the middle a bit more toward the rear or where the screen attaches. So, I'm not sure, but imagine these machines are similar. THanks and I'll have another look and it may be that I was looking for something a little larger than I was expecting. On Jul 24, 2009, at 3:39 PM, Chris Polk wrote: if you remove the screws, and the laptop is upsidedown, the hinges for the display towards you, the ram is on the left hand side about 2 thirds of the way up. the ram is stacked, so you will only see one chip, the other one is below the first. hope that makes sense. Chris On Jul 24, 2009, at 12:35 PM, Scott Howell wrote: That speaker facing down is a subwoofer believe it or not. Honestly I didn't notice a really massive difference in sound. THe 15-inch does seem a little louder, but then the speakers might be spaced a bit further out and I believe they are more under the keyboard on the 13- inch. However, I purchased the 15-inch not for sound, but difference in processor performance etc. Btw, can you tell me where the ram is on the MBP once you remove the bottom cover? I haven't poked about in a laptop much and might just be missing it. I'm pretty sure they are generally laid out the same. THanks, On Jul 24, 2009, at 12:45 PM, Chris Polk wrote: i have the 13 inch mbp, and love it, when i was upgrading the ram, i found a surprise, there in addition to the 2 speakers faceing up, is a small speaker under the bottom facing down. i believe this is intended to give a fuller sound. i didn't notice any differences from the 13 and 15 inch mbps. On Jul 24, 2009, at 1:34 AM, Keith Bucher wrote: Hello, I would like to hear from anyone who owns or has seen the 13 and 15 inch MacBook Pro models MB991ll/a or the MC118ll/a. I saw them in a Best Buy, but it was fairly noisy. The 15 inch model had speakers on each side of the keyboard, while the 13 inch model's speakers seemed to be either in the screen or just beneath it. I'd like any opinions on any difference anyone has heard in the volume of the speakers between these two models. To me, the 15 inch MC118ll/a sounded a bit louder, but I wasn't able to determine if it would be loud enough to justify the approximate $200 increase in price. I have been unable to find specifications on the size of the speakers used in each model. But from what I could tell in that fairly noisy environment, the quality of the sound sounded fairly similar when comparing these two computers. Thanks for any information. Keith --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: MacBook Pro Speakers
The MBP 13-inch tops out at 2.53Ghz I believe and the 15-inch stock tops out at 2.8Ghz, but I think you can get a 3.06Ghz chip. I can't recall all the particulars, but for me it came down to three things. FIrst my wife's machine which was a first generation Intel iMac was having some issues, so I made the decision that if I was going to replace the machine, I'd get a notebook and give her my 20-inch iMac. Secondly I wanted to replace my iMac with a machine with similar specs, and finally third, I didn't want to wait and I quite frankly can't go into that, but there was a need. Point is if you can get the machine via the Apple store online and order it the way you want, great. If not, the 15-inch does offer more in terms of cpu speeds etc. when your talking stock. I'd love to have gotten the same MBP in a 13- inch box, but I didn't have that option. Of course just get a system you can live with for a while because I like to try and keep them for as long as possible. :) Good luck, you'll be happy with whichever machine you purchase. On Jul 24, 2009, at 3:48 PM, Dave Wright wrote: I'm in the process of saving for an MBP myself. Just out of curiosity, what is the difference in processor performance between the 13 VS the 15? From what I've noticed online, it's possible to get the same processor configurations for both? Any advice would be much appreciated. Best Regards: Dave Wright Work Phone: 347-422-7085 Email: dwri...@gmail.com WebPage: http://www.knfbreader.com - Original Message - From: Scott Howell s.how...@verizon.net To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 2:35 PM Subject: Re: MacBook Pro Speakers That speaker facing down is a subwoofer believe it or not. Honestly I didn't notice a really massive difference in sound. THe 15-inch does seem a little louder, but then the speakers might be spaced a bit further out and I believe they are more under the keyboard on the 13- inch. However, I purchased the 15-inch not for sound, but difference in processor performance etc. Btw, can you tell me where the ram is on the MBP once you remove the bottom cover? I haven't poked about in a laptop much and might just be missing it. I'm pretty sure they are generally laid out the same. THanks, On Jul 24, 2009, at 12:45 PM, Chris Polk wrote: i have the 13 inch mbp, and love it, when i was upgrading the ram, i found a surprise, there in addition to the 2 speakers faceing up, is a small speaker under the bottom facing down. i believe this is intended to give a fuller sound. i didn't notice any differences from the 13 and 15 inch mbps. On Jul 24, 2009, at 1:34 AM, Keith Bucher wrote: Hello, I would like to hear from anyone who owns or has seen the 13 and 15 inch MacBook Pro models MB991ll/a or the MC118ll/a. I saw them in a Best Buy, but it was fairly noisy. The 15 inch model had speakers on each side of the keyboard, while the 13 inch model's speakers seemed to be either in the screen or just beneath it. I'd like any opinions on any difference anyone has heard in the volume of the speakers between these two models. To me, the 15 inch MC118ll/a sounded a bit louder, but I wasn't able to determine if it would be loud enough to justify the approximate $200 increase in price. I have been unable to find specifications on the size of the speakers used in each model. But from what I could tell in that fairly noisy environment, the quality of the sound sounded fairly similar when comparing these two computers. Thanks for any information. Keith --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
