Comments on: Ars Reviews the MacBook https://www.pulpconnection.net/2006/05/ars-reviews-the-macbook/ Addicted to Passions and Pulp Sat, 11 Jun 2011 20:47:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: carpet padding price https://www.pulpconnection.net/2006/05/ars-reviews-the-macbook/#comment-18064 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 20:47:00 +0000 http://www.pulpconnection.com/2006/05/19/ars-reviews-the-macbook/#comment-18064 I’m so love this blog, already bookmarked it! Thanks.

]]> By: Gee Why https://www.pulpconnection.net/2006/05/ars-reviews-the-macbook/#comment-2315 Sun, 21 May 2006 08:56:00 +0000 http://www.pulpconnection.com/2006/05/19/ars-reviews-the-macbook/#comment-2315 Thanks for the price comparison. I never tried configuring similar systems to see the price difference. A delta of about $700 isn’t too bad all things considered.

Fortunately, I’ve been blessed without having to make cost my #1 factor when buying a computer. Yeah, Macs tend to be more expensive, but I like the complete package I get for the price. Things like the iSight, Front Row, and the backlit keyboard are small things that enhance the Mac’s mystique. These “bonuses” make you understand how computing can be.

Other factors like craftsmanship matter as well. Ever run your hand over a Powerbook/MacBook keyboard or closed lid? There’s a feel to it that I can’t explain. Same can’t be said for a Dell.

In all, for me, a Mac laptop is more inspiring and invigorating to work with than other PC models. I’m not exactly sure what it is, but the enjoyment is worth $700.

]]> By: Anonymous https://www.pulpconnection.net/2006/05/ars-reviews-the-macbook/#comment-2313 Sat, 20 May 2006 17:57:00 +0000 http://www.pulpconnection.com/2006/05/19/ars-reviews-the-macbook/#comment-2313 Dell E1505 Dual Core ($1,241) http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=e1505s2&cs=19&dgvcode=ss&c=US&l=EN
* Duo processor T2500
* Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
* 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display with TrueLife
* 2x1GB PC2-4200 SODIMM (+$69) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145593&ATT=20-145-593&CMP=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r*
* 100GB 7200rpm SATA (+$104) http://castle.pricewatch.com/s/search.asp?s=100GB+7200rpm+SATA&c=Notebook+Drive&i=101
* 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
* 1390 802.11b/g Mini Card
* 256MB ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 HyperMemory
* One FireWire 400, two USB 2.0 ports
* 5-in-1 card reader (SD, MS, MS Pro, MMC, xD)
* S-Video port
* Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio
* 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery (2.6hr)
* 8.2 pounds
* Sell original HD and RAM on craigslist or ebay

TOTAL $1,414

MacBook Pro 2.0Ghz [apple.com] ($1,999) http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/6154000/wo/8i3sebF0IYm92VKE6pZ1AQn3ksc/21.?p=0
* Duo processor T2600
* 15.4 inch Wide Screen TFT Display
* 2x1GB PC2-5300 SODIMM (+$97) http://dealmac.com/deals/dealram-update-1-GB-PC2-5300-DDR2-SO-DIMM-hits-73-shipped/118194.html?ref=rss_dealmac_7
* 100GB 7200rpm SATA (+$74) http://castle.pricewatch.com/s/search.asp?s=80GB+5400rpm+SATA&c=Notebook+Drive&i=101
* 4x SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
* AirPort Extreme Card & Bluetooth 2.0
* 128MB ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 and dual-link DVI
* Combined optical digital input/audio line in, combined optical digital output/headphone out, stereo speakers, microphone
* One FireWire 400, two USB 2.0 ports, and ExpressCard/34 slot
* Backlit Keyboard/Mac OS – U.S. English
* Built-in iSight Camera, DVI, VGA (DVI to VGA adapter included)
* 5.6 pounds
* Sell original HD and RAM on craigslist or ebay

TOTAL $2,170

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