My Second Apple Laptop!!!! | Apple MacBook MB403LL/A 13.3" Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB...

It works, it's easy - what else would you expect from a Mac? | Apple MacBook MB403LL/A 13.3" Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive) White

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highly recommended

Apple MacBook Great Laptop!

Bought for son for college. His first mac, he was ecstatic! I added 4gbs of ram for about a $100. Its really fast now. I only wish it had a superdrive which also writes dvds. Consider going up one grade when purchase, I still believe this is a great buy.

My Second Apple Laptop!!!!

What can I say? I bought my first iBook in 2001. It worked so well, never crashed, never caught a virus, that I can see no reason to own a PC, at ALL. When it was time to get a new one (not because my iBook was gone, but because I wanted a DVD burner and a faster computer) I chose the Macbook. I opted to go with the 160 Gig HD, but I maxed out the RAM.

All I can say about this computer is WOW. I'm as happy, or happier than I was with my iBook.

I have used PC's all my life, until I got my iBook, and in fact, still use them at work, and my husband still won't give his up. But I get frustrated, upset and it always seems to me that to get from point "A" to point "B" on a PC, you have to go around the block three times, to get to the same place you can on a Mac by going next door. It's that easy.

This computer is snappy. It boots up, and down really fast. I like the hard plastic case, it's very durable. One of the things I really like about my new MacBook is the two finger scroll on the track pad. It took me a few weeks to get used to it, but it's so natural now, and I really love this feature.

The magnetic cord is very cool, we will see how long it lasts, since the one thing I did have to replace twice on my iBook was the power cord. Wireless connectivity has been wonderful,and not only do I pick up my signal, I pick up all my neighbors as well and I live out in the country. The battery on it seems to last about 4 to 5 hours.

I've already done some tuning up to make it run even faster than it already did.

I'm finding I am really enjoying the shiny screen.

OSX is such a nice system to learn to use, if you are new to Mac's, it won't take you long to get up to speed.

I never considered getting the Macbook Pro or Air because of the sort of computing I do, but both have their great qualities, but don't discount this little computer either, it's a well made machine that makes computing fun, not frustrating!

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It works, it's easy - what else would you expect from a Mac?

Admittedly we're longtime MacAddicts since the 80's, but even so we were very impressed from the beginning with the MacBook. We bought this for our daughter who's going to college. It's easy to pack around, it fits in just about anything. Right off the bat we noticed how bright and clear the screen was when comparing it to my 3 year old 17" PowerBook G4. The new IPhoto simplifies organizing large amounts of photos. I also really like the new mag cord, it's a lot safer than the other cords that have a chance of breaking off inside the computer (we're had that experience).

Unlike our Apple computers, our Dell PC has crashed a number of times. Our Apple computers have always been very forgiving and easy to operate (we only read the directions if there's a total emergency). Our Apple computers have never gotten a virus, while the Dell has had literally hundreds. However, it's still a good idea to protect yourself with something like a Norton Utility.

My PowerBook had a problem that made it impossible to create a DVD. We transferred it over to the MacBdook IMovie and in no time had the DVD ready. The new IMovie takes a little getting used to after the old format, but it was pretty easy to figure it out on our own and we were done in minutes.

We are very satisfied and now my husband plans to get one too!

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Great product, lightning fast

This Apple MacBook works as expected, with ease in starting out of the box, and all of simplicity that marks a Mac. The visuals are beautiful, even for a 13" model, and so far it has done everything I've asked of it.

As someone who has used a Mac for years, the MacBook is a great computer for all of my needs (digital photography, music, workstation, play) and I couldn't be happier.

Best laptop I've ever owned

What is there to say? The last Mac I owned was in 1989, it was an Apple II+ (I kid you not). Since then, it's been PC after PC for me, until now. In March 2008, I needed a new laptop, and I purchased the Black MacBook. So far, I am a seriously happy camper. A few tweaks to make sure I could use my favorite Windows programs (ie also installing Windows XP via VMware Fusion) and I'm very content.

PROS:
* Mac OS X is intuitive, user friendly, and easy to understand. I am a big fan, and I've only had this laptop for 3 months. The more I use it, the more I like it.
* The screen is stunningly beautiful. It is the clearest, brightest, easiest screen to read I've ever had. Set it next to any PC laptop, and there is no comparison.
* The "MagSafe" magnetic power connector is perfect. I've never knocked the MacBook off of a table, even though I've pulled the cord out many times.
* I didn't have to leave behind my killer Windows XP programs! I installed VMware Fusion, and now boot Windows XP right from within Mac OS X. Very VERY nice and handy. My only suggestion is to bump the RAM to 4GB before installing VMware Fusion. Works stunningly well.
* Battery life (and power management) are stunningly good. I get a legit 3-4 hours of battery life out of this laptop, compared to 1-2 hours out of all of my old PC laptops.
* User friendly software built in such as iMovie. My wife needed a DVD created for work. An hour later, I had a DVD with menu system, her photos, music, etc. Everybody loved it.
* User friendly System Preferences and settings in the Apple menu. Much better than Start --> Settings --> Control Panel in Windows. Just a better design and more user friendly access to settings.
* GEEKY: The fan does not vent on the bottom! So your legs aren't blocking it and feeling warm fan air. Instead the fan vents up the front of the screen. Very VERY smart, and I rarely hear it running.
* GEEKY: Programs install as one .app file. Sure there are settings hiding in various places, but Mac programs usually involve one BIG .app file.
* GEEKY: Better flash drive integration. This is similar to Linux (and obviously UNIX), drives are mounted and dismounted. No two or three clicks to "safely remove hardware" like in Windows. You just "eject" a flash drive (or CD or other drive) and remove it... as it should be.
* GEEKY: Encrypted disk images. You can use built in software to create password protected "Disk Images". These can easily be mounted and unmounted, protecting sensitive files.
* GEEKY: Terminal, Automator, the Dock, and Finder. Well made robust tools that allow my "inner geek" to customize and do whatever they want.

CONS:
* No card reader built in? This is a VERY stupid idea on Apple's part. Almost every PC laptop now comes with a built in card reader. MacBooks should also.
* Only two USB slots. Would be nice to have 3 or 4. Not the end of the world, but could be improved.
* Cost. Mac people always tell me about TCO "Total Cost Of Ownership" and the like when justifying the higher cost. Fact is, the MacBook DOES cost more. Don't let anybody tell you it doesn't. But the more I use it, the more I think the extra cost is worth it and the less the cost bothers me. "You get what you pay for" is what obviously comes to mind. For lack of a better term, it's an elegant machine.
* That's about it. Seriously, there aren't really any other major problems with this laptop.

ON THE FENCE:
* The keyboard is (at first) very different coming from a PC background. I have since grown to love it, but it is an acquired taste. Now that I'm used to it, I am impressed with how easy text "flows" and how much less effort I need to press keys. However, white letters on black keys is tough in lower light conditions sometimes.

Overall, the MacBook is what a laptop computer really should be. Little details individually don't mean much, but when many subtle touches are added together with a powerful stable user-oriented clean UNIX based operating system like OS X, the result is the best laptop I've ever had.

I will be sticking with Macs for a long time to come I think.

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