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What's with the black tax?
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Why are black macbooks $100 more than white ones, after you BTO upgrade the hard drive to match?
Does this make any sense?
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Originally Posted by GSixZero 
Does this make any sense?
It does to Steve.
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To make up for the hassles the Brothers have to endure....
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Are there still problems with the black finish flaking off and the white discoloring?
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There never were problems with the black finish flaking off, because it's never BEEN a black finish.
It's entirely black plastic. What was flaking off (of THREE machines that I ever heard of) was probably a little excess separation agent from the mold.
Aside from that, my reasons for going with the black option, in order:
1. The matte black is MUCH nicer to the touch (I *really* don't like the feel of the white MacBooks).
2. The matte black, for some reason, is MUCH more scratch-resistant than the white - most scratches will actually rub right out when you just rub them with your finger!
3. The black, while it smudges, always looks cleaner and nicer. 
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If you're concerned about $100 then get a Refurb. I did, and I couldn't be happier with it.
I would recommend an iSkin ProTouch keyboard protector, and Invisible Shield to keep the scratches away. And a 320GB HD!
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