It occurred to me earlier this evening that I’ve not seen a MacBook in the flesh yet. This is something that wouldn’t have been the case were I still in London. I’d have had a go with that insane new keyboard I’d have complained bitterly about the reflective screen and I’d have had conversations with at least three other people about it’s positive and negative aspects. All while holding one in my hands. A point of reference a review sample. We’d have discussed the pros and cons argued about them come to a consensus and then twenty minutes later somebody would have pointed out why a reflective screen is perfect for a certain type of person. A moron perhaps? But no that’s not possible when your office is six by twelve feet and you’ve only got the wall to converse with.
As it stands I saw one at a distance as I walked past the Apple Store in Meadowhall and I’ve seen various other reviews and pictures but that’s it. I’ve not had the chance to take the battery out and grin as I explore how easy it is to replace the internal hard drive or the RAM. I’m just a normal punter now. If I want to do any of the stuff I’d have done while working at MacUser I’d have to ask very nicely or buy one.
Buy one now there’s a good idea……..
The thing I miss most? That’s a secret.
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If it makes you feel any better, the hard disk/RAM removal thing is actually feckin’ tricky. Clever, yes, but horrendously overdesigned and exceptionally fragile.
Otherwise very nice, though.
Don’t believe a word he says – it’s just because he’s a clumsy oaf. It’s robust and generally lovely. I’ve ordered a 2GHz white one, so I may be biased…
Is the thing you miss when the man at PC Pro goes home and everyone spends 15 minutes saying ‘bye’ over and over again?
Because, you know, that wouldn’t ever get old.
They brought that on themselves. If you’re not going to join in with the childish japes then you’re doomed to be the victims of them. Simple logic.