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Dr. DDS · May 16, 2006, 07:47 PM

i would like to see some photos of the black macbook with the lid closed to see the texture... anyone?

teerexx52 · May 16, 2006, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by Dr. DDS

i would like to see some photos of the black macbook with the lid closed to see the texture... anyone?

I don;t have the black one but I have the white. I did see and handle the black. It is a flat black finish. It is not at all glossy

icruise · May 16, 2006, 07:58 PM

I'll have to say that I really prefer the look of the white model, which I didn't really expect.

Star-Fire · May 16, 2006, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by Icruise

I'll have to say that I really prefer the look of the white model, which I didn't really expect.

Yeah the black looks kinda dull, and white just seems more Apple

Damn I'd love one, becasue I really don't need the GPU in my MBP, don't game on it, but hate to sell and lose money on it. Bah!

jchen · May 16, 2006, 08:16 PM

Battery Life?

Kerrigan · May 16, 2006, 08:18 PM

The black color almost appears to have been added as an afterthought.

Dr. DDS · May 16, 2006, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by teerexx52

I don;t have the black one but I have the white. I did see and handle the black. It is a flat black finish. It is not at all glossy

you said its not at all glossy. i'm trying to imagine that

teerexx52 · May 16, 2006, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by Dr. DDS

you said its not at all glossy. i'm trying to imagine that

Yes, its a flat black. Its very subjective as to someone's liking it or not. I didn't like it at all

masugu · May 17, 2006, 12:48 AM

Originally Posted by teerexx52

Yes, its a flat black. Its very subjective as to someone's liking it or not. I didn't like it at all

Is the finish akin to the skin of the G3 Pismo??? That is what it looks like.

brassplayersrock² · May 17, 2006, 01:06 AM

the glossy finish is what dropped me from buying one. even in the pictures above, you can see the ops reflection. so sad. why apple why? thank you for the pictures in a home setting though.

mindwaves · May 17, 2006, 01:29 AM

Mac SE/30
iMac G5 17'' 1.9 GHz G5
MacBook 1.83 GHz CD

b1NARY73 · May 17, 2006, 02:49 AM

Originally Posted by mindwaves

Mac SE/30
iMac G5 17'' 1.9 GHz G5
MacBook 1.83 GHz CD

Does the Mac SE Still work? I used one of those when I was in middle school and high school.

harrisjamieh · May 17, 2006, 03:26 AM

Just to clarify, the white MacBook IS glossy, liike the iBook?

icruise · May 17, 2006, 03:26 AM

It is, or at least the outside is.

teerexx52 · May 17, 2006, 06:15 AM

Yes, the outside of the white machine is glossy

pat++ · May 17, 2006, 04:27 PM

From c|net :

unten44 · May 17, 2006, 05:40 PM

http://digg.com/apple/Apple_MacBook_...Autopsy_Photos

LookInsideIt.com has a ton of photos of the new Apple MacBook taken apart. The pictures speak for themselves on how well designed the new MacBooks are.

Star-Fire · May 17, 2006, 05:44 PM

Looks like the thermal paste is much better then the Macbook pro's. I'm so glad they made the HD so easy to access, now I can get the 1299 model and slap a 7200 in there and use the 60 for an external, sweet!

Spliff · May 17, 2006, 08:19 PM

mindwaves,

Where can I get the desktop picture that you have on your iMac?

mindwaves · May 17, 2006, 10:36 PM

yes, the Mac SE works thanks to Bandit240 in these forums and I got the desktop picture from http://forums.macnn.com/showthread.php?t=201149&page=15.

I love this MacBook!

Just wish that I got it in black. I saw a black one today....*drools*

masugu · May 18, 2006, 12:09 AM

Originally Posted by mindwaves

yes, the Mac SE works thanks to Bandit240 in these forums and I got the desktop picture from http://forums.macnn.com/showthread.php?t=201149&page=15.

I love this MacBook!

Just wish that I got it in black. I saw a black one today....*drools*

So you really wish you got Black instead ??? Interested in any feedback / reasons...

TomR · May 18, 2006, 07:05 AM

Originally Posted by jaydon34

Here are some pictures of my new Macbook. Enjoy and sorry for the badd quality my camera needs an upgrade.
My Flickr

SWEET! Ordered mine last night!

With the following configuration:
Processor 0656306 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo
Memory 0656233 1GB 667 DDR2 SDRAM 2x512
Hard Drive 0656226 60GB Serial ATA drive
Optical Drive 0656230 Combo Drive
Modem 0656513 No Modem
Apple Software Solutions 0656200 No Optional Software
Adapter 0656515 No Optional Adapter
Keyboard/Mac OS Language 0656235 Keyboard/Mac OS
Country Kit/AEX 0656313 Airport Extreme Card andBT

Estimated Shipped By: MAY 24, 2006

Estimated Delivered By: MAY 30, 2006

Can't wait!

Tom

hadocon · May 18, 2006, 01:00 PM

I want to see pics that compare the size (side-by-side) of the MB and a 15" MBP or Powerbook... They are roughly similar insize according to the measurements - but it would be nice to actaually see a comparison.

Anyone care to oblige?

mindwaves · May 18, 2006, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by masugu

So you really wish you got Black instead ??? Interested in any feedback / reasons...

I just think it looks sleaker and more professional along the lines of the older Pismos.

Simon · May 18, 2006, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by hadocon

I want to see pics that compare the size (side-by-side) of the MB and a 15" MBP or Powerbook... They are roughly similar insize according to the measurements - but it would be nice to actaually see a comparison.

All I can offer is a comparison between the MB and the 12"PB.

NightEyes · May 18, 2006, 04:12 PM

I luuurve the black MacBook. I know these things are to a great degree subjective, but it was the matte finish that tipped the scales for me. If the black had been glossy I'd have gone white.

masugu · May 18, 2006, 04:22 PM

Sweet shot!!! Too bad the cabling is white. Guess it just did not make cost sense. Do you notice any scuffing yet...I hope you never scuff mind you. Is it like the finish on the Thinkpads??? Sorta matte and chalky to the touch???

hadocon · May 18, 2006, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by NightEyes

I luuurve the black MacBook. I know these things are to a great degree subjective, but it was the matte finish that tipped the scales for me. If the black had been glossy I'd have gone white.

I see that you also have a MBP... Could you take a few comparison pics of the MBP and the MB - ie. so we can get a good comparison of the size difference?

P.S. Why do you have a MBP and a MB... Just like them a lot? ;-)

Jerome · May 18, 2006, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by hadocon

Why do you have a MBP and a MB... Just like them a lot? ;-)

Yeah, and I don't even have one of either!

NightEyes · May 18, 2006, 05:47 PM

hehe, well I just sold my 12" PB to pick up the Macbook, which I didn't plan on doing initially, but playing with the MB in the store convinced me. I use my MBP for my pro work and it serves as my desktop. I have to travel more than I would like on airplanes and I used the 12" as my travel machine, which I'll now use the MB for. I think it is going to fit quite nicely on those drop down trays on planes.

I'll take a few comparrison shots and add them here shortly.

masugu · May 18, 2006, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by NightEyes

hehe, well I just sold my 12" PB to pick up the Macbook, which I didn't plan on doing initially, but playing with the MB in the store convinced me. I use my MBP for my pro work and it serves as my desktop. I have to travel more than I would like on airplanes and I used the 12" as my travel machine, which I'll now use the MB for. I think it is going to fit quite nicely on those drop down trays on planes.

I'll take a few comparrison shots and add them here shortly.

So do YOU like the keyboard? I know I am fixated on this

NightEyes · May 18, 2006, 06:36 PM

I like the keyboard a lot! It feels completely different than any other Mac lappy I've used, but it works well for me. Someone else asked about flaking, and no mine doesn't have this problem. The case feels nice and solid in hand. I'm guessing this thing will hold together well. We'll see after a few cross country trips!

Now for some shots comparing the two for those interested:

Kerrigan · May 18, 2006, 06:45 PM

I suppose it would be too much to ask for you to give it a little scratch with your fingernail

Severed Hand of Skywalker · May 18, 2006, 07:11 PM

My lord that black one looks amazing!

masugu · May 18, 2006, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by masugu

So do YOU like the keyboard? I know I am fixated on this

Good to know you liked the keys. Man, these photos may be the ones to convince me to buy a BlacBook without ever touching one....Nah, I will touch one first!

masugu · May 18, 2006, 07:22 PM

Hey....I just realized Totoro keeps moving around. Jealous of the MacBook??? ;-)

TheIceMan · 08:28 PM

NightEyes: Great comparison shots of the 15" PowerBook and the 13" MacBook.

[Edited]: Thanks to MagicBoy for pointing it out. It's MacBook Pro, not PowerBook.

icruise · May 18, 2006, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker

My lord that black one looks amazing!

It does look nice, doesn't it? I'm going to have to see if I can't take a look at these in a store...

Shinguuji · May 18, 2006, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by TheIceMan

NightEyes: Great comparison shots of the 15" PowerBook and the 13" MacBook.

It looks like an MBP to me...

masugu · May 18, 2006, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by MagicBoy

It looks like an MBP to me...

What choo talkin' bout Willis???

Heavy · May 18, 2006, 09:14 PM

Black one looks killer!

NightEyes · May 18, 2006, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by Kerrigan

I suppose it would be too much to ask for you to give it a little scratch with your fingernail

haha, yeah!

NightEyes · May 18, 2006, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by masugu

Hey....I just realized Totoro keeps moving around. Jealous of the MacBook??? ;-)

He has a mind of his own!

NightEyes · May 18, 2006, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by MagicBoy

It looks like an MBP to me...

Yep, MBP. I definitely recommend going into a store and playing with a MBP before buying. It is really what convinced me to pick one up and part with my 12" PB.

TheIceMan · May 19, 2006, 02:21 AM

Ok, new MacBook owners. Please, please post more pics. Also mods, can we please make this a Sticky.

mavherzog · May 19, 2006, 04:00 AM

Originally Posted by hookem2oo7

glossy or not, that screen is 100 times better than the one on my ibook g4

No it's not! The screen on the G4 iBooks is GREAT! (or, at least, that is what I keep telling myself since I am stuck with my 12" iBook for at least the next couple of years)

PJJames · May 20, 2006, 01:19 AM

Just got my Macbook...
It's running cool...love the keyboard, the magsafe, and the iSight. Tried the scratching thing...no sign of any paint coming off. I LOVE THE SCREEN! It's awesome....so great. Here are some pics...

jaydon34 · May 20, 2006, 01:37 AM

nice and great pictures

nJm · May 20, 2006, 02:24 AM

Thanks for the photos. It has further tempted me to get the black one. I played around with a white one at an Apple store today (they had no black ones yet, even as demos!) and found I had the same complaint I had with the 14" iBook - too much flat white plastic to look at. Sure the glossy lid looks great, but I spend most of my time looking at the screen and keyboard, not the lid.

And I've always wanted a Pismo...

brassplayersrock² · May 20, 2006, 02:38 AM

PJ in the second to last pic (the 7th) are those your wrists leaving marks on the front, and fingers leaving smudges on the trackpad? good pics though