MacBook First Impressions
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I was most interested in checking out the controversial new "glossy" screen. I think the new screens are a mistake. Even in the perfectly diffuse, complementrary lighting of the Apple Store, the reflection from the screen was quite noticeable. But what do I know? While I was trying the computers, at least three people commented how much they loved the screen (shiny = good?). I don't like it, but I don't think it's worth $1000 (for me) to get the MacBook Pro with the matte screen.
The keyboard is strange, but I think I would get used to it. It looks like a chicklet keyboard but the key travel is good and it is pretty comfortable to use.
The matte finish of the black model shows fingerpints and scratches extremely easily. I was able to mark it with very light pressure from my fingernail. I would not recommend this laptop if you care about that. After a few weeks in your bag, it's going to look like hell. Also, I don't want a laptop that says "I paid $150 extra for this color."
I couldn't get a good feel for the heat situation on these laptops. I know there have been problems with the MacBook Pro so I'd like to hear from people with a MacBook before I bought one.
The built-in camera and Photo Booth software are ridiculously fun. You can't help but smile when playing with the cool effects it comes with.
And, at the Apple Store, the computers store a bunch of funny photos of the people who have been playing with Photo Booth before you.