<p>nikkei,</p>
<p>That problem hasn't been seen for months. Most of the early-gen bugs are completely gone.</p>
<p>UCLAri,</p>
<p>I was thinking of purchasing a refurbished one just because they are practically brand new, bug-free, and cheaper!</p>
<p>I don't know have any personal experience with Apple refurbs, but I've heard pretty good things. I would recommend a few things, though:</p>
<ul>
<li> Make sure to leave an empty RAM slot for later</li>
<li> 7200 RPM drives are awesome...consider paying more</li>
<li> GET A WARRANTY</li>
<li> Try to get a newer one. The 2.0 Ghz CPU ones and faster are usually a good bet.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>512MB memory (2x256MB SODIMMs)...Why did they have to go and do that?! :(</li>
<li>I should be fine with a 5400-rpm drive. 7200-rpm drives use more power, right?</li>
<li>About that, I would, but it costs $250 for the extended AppleCare Protection Plan. Taking into consideration the problems the new Macbooks have been having, it would not be a bad idea, however.</li>
<li>I figured the .17 Ghz performance difference between the two white Macbooks would not be noticeable.</li>
</ul>
<p>Oh, Macbooks? Nevermind then. You're fine.</p>
<p>Trust me...$250 = huge marginal gain.</p>
<p>Are the Macbooks equipped with the Core 2 Duo processors?</p>
<p>Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T5600 (2MB Cache/1.83GHz/667MHz FSB)</p>
<p>No, they have the Core Duos. However, if it helps any, most preliminary tests show that the marginal gains on speed are quite low with the Core 2 Duos.</p>
<p>Yeah, that's what I heard too.
I was just curious since I was comparing the prices of Dell laptops to Macbooks with similar specifications and only found the 1.83 Ghz from the Core 2 Duo processor.</p>
<p>Alright, I just bought my first laptop! :)</p>
<p>Do tell! Specs?</p>
<p>UCLAri...I have the 5400rpm drive on my mbp...how much of a difference is it compared with a 7200 rpm drive?</p>
<p>...and I think I should go get the applecare plan now..:rolleyes:</p>
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<p>I jumped on the Macbook (white / 1.83 Ghz).</p>
<p>Specs:</p>
<p>13.3-inch widescreen display</p>
<p>1280 x 800 resolution</p>
<p>1.83GHz Intel Core Duo1</p>
<p>512MB memory (2x256MB SODIMMs)</p>
<p>60GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive2</p>
<p>Combo drive (DVD-ROM, CD-RW)</p>
<p>It should be arriving sometime next week.</p>
<p>Speaking of laptops, I noticed that there were not many people with them in my classes. I figured at least 1/2 of everyone in each of my classes would have something. It's more like 1/8. Perhaps, everyone has a Macbook and are just getting theirs repaired at the Apple Store :rolleyes:.</p>
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<p>Nah. Most people just don't bring them.</p>
<p>I am thinking to myself how in the world I am going to be able to type on those small desks (if you can even call them that)!
I barely got through lecture because I was bumping elbows with both of my neighbors. Although, I do have to admit that the girl to my left was pretty cute, so I didn't mind bumping her ;).</p>
<p>I just received my Macbook today.
Hehehehehehehehe!!!</p>