New MacBook - sorely tempted

[bogeyman]

is Unix

(Or, looking at it another way, virtually every OS that people refer to as "Unix" is actually "a Unix variant".)

What's 'Unix'? Is that a bit like UNIX? Some sort of mixed-case variant?

[Spacecadet]

is Unix

(Or, looking at it another way, virtually every OS that people refer to as "Unix" is actually "a Unix variant".)

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mis read your post completely

[NickFitz]

What's 'Unix'? Is that a bit like UNIX? Some sort of mixed-case variant?

Strictly speaking, "Unix" (mixed-case) is the generic term. The capitalised version is a registered trademark, so should be written as UNIX™.

[DS23]

unix. so there.

[bogeyman]

Had a look at one this morning in the Bristol shop.

Superb bit of kit. If you appreciate engineering you'll love it. Very solid-feeling, runs very cool to touch (not like the old 'bolluck-burners').

Keyboard is nice and the trackpad (I normally hate trackpads) is a joy! The 'click' pressure on the trackpad is a bit firm for my liking but the 'gesture' support is superb.

The shiny screen is a bit of a worry as I do use my lappy outdoors quite a bit and there was no way in the store to see how that would work out. The reflections from the in-store lights were quite noticeable, but tolerable.

The power supply 'brick' is tiny and comes with plug+cord and an integrated plug.

I didn't buy it then and there (almost did!) but I'm certainly sold. I'll get one in Canada next week.

I defy anyone to have a play with one of these and then tell me to get an Acer because it's a bit cheaper and I can somehow hackintosh it

[scooterscot]

The shiny screen is a bit of a worry as I do use my lappy outdoors quite a bit and there was no way in the store to see how that would work out. The reflections from the in-store lights were quite noticeable, but tolerable.

http://www.powersupportusa.com/produ...hp?category=mb

Thinking of buying this then trying it out in the shops before committing to a purchase.

[Paddy]

I use an Eee PC 1000H. Win XP 10" widescreen fitted 160GB HD 2GB Ram Exra High capacity Battery (12 hours so can use it on long flights)
Extras
8 GB USB to boot up in Linux
Running VMWare
Digital TV stick.
3g Internet.
GPS Tracker and logger.

[bogeyman]

Got one. Brilliant!

Heavier than I expected but very solid and well made.

I can see it getting scratched to buggery if I don't get a proper case for it. Old lappy bag too roomy.

Trackpad is a dream (never thought I'd say that about a trackpad).

I have the 2Ghz 2Mb bottom end model and it is a bit sluggish starting up and launching heavy apps but will order 4G from Crucial which should sort it out.

Highly recommended

[Advocate]

Got an MBP on order, I found a student to assist in the purchase

[bogeyman]

Got an MBP on order, I found a student to assist in the purchase

Good one. Blooming useful those students - sometimes.