Overview of the Aluminum Macbook

[manutdbass19]

what the hell??!!! I only have an audio out, no audio line in!!!

[gello6282543]

How's the screen quality of the MacBook Aluminum contrast and color wise? I heard the MacBook pro has a better screen but is the difference really significant? Do you think the MacBook Aluminum (non-pro) good enough for some photo editing like in iPhoto or Picasa? Thanks.

[AudioWastelandStudio]

i hav a 15.3

[mktimme]

I have this Macbook and would like to correct one thing: the keyboard is definitely not backlit. That, and the lack of a firewire port, and a regular monitor port make me wish I had gotten the MBP instead. Good review otherwise, thanks for posting, Jon4Lakers!

[stixs18]

which one did you get because i got the 2.4 and it has the back lit keyboard

[Tviki007]

Get a Life!

[rskid23]

dude if don't like these videos, then why would you watch this video.

I think you need to get a life instead of going on youtube putting hate comments on people videos showing what they like to do.

So like you said, Get a Life!

[hoang352]

MUST WANT NOW T_T

[GeneralDelta]

What's ironic is he was talking about how he bought the Macbook Pro (in an earlier video) because he wanted it to last 5 years, and here he is with a Macbook! :p

[xesyesoo]

ok that screen is tiny but i cant spend 2,000 on a labtop...

i cant stand tiny screens like that!

i guess im sticking to pc :/

or i could always get an imac...

hm?

[RGomez94]

they discontinued it :'(

[stixs18]

ill sell you mine for 1500 2.4 ghz 250 gb hd running snow leopard has creative suite 4 master collection and office 2008

[win95sux]

Macs suck

[jorgeapariciosuarez]

Good review

[aaronboi77]

on the mac pro 17", the speakers are on the sides of the keyboard :D

[Inolover013]

even though i have never owned a mac a day in my life, i can tell you that macs will always be superior to PCs no matter how long the battle rages one. apple has been tinkering with their software and has made a bigger footprint that Microsoft as far as the computing world goes to this day. sure Microsoft has made it's contributions too, but mac has been making more leaps in their software and computers in the past ten years than Microsoft has in the past four decades.

[chinqueejosh]

I love how whenever people review macs, they never talk about performance... coincidence? lol

[aegnt09]

because everyone knows macs preform amazingly.

[gunpder94]

We Have THE SAME MacBook, sir.

[0gen0x]

yo why buy it when u can get a laptop almost just as good. Check out EliteXstatus video. i know i cant afford a laptop of quality so im gettin mine free

[iLikeTazers]

how do you know he is "40"

[conexionz]

lol

[flipster9795]

macs r over priced with less features than a pc but there r relleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee nice looking to buy and i think thats the reason why most ppl buy them is bcz of the looks. im thikning about getting one for gaming bcz of the 512MB radeon graphics card and the 3.06 GHz processor....the 24" screen is a plus too along with the aluimium body. im thinknig about getting the imac btw

[luisnoriega]

suck

[mrpcclass2]

good for you!

[mpsdeni]

how many inches does the screen have??

[mrpcclass2]

13  inches.

[edwin8126]

Hey you guys think I should get a MacBook 2.0GHz Aluminium or the MacBook White?

The white one has lesser memory and doesn't have multi-touch trackpad but it's cheaper

[highguitarplayer123]

well if you can afford the aluminum go ahead and get it but if ur looking for something that doesnt kill ur wallet get the white

[lukelja]

get the alluminum u will b dissapointed with the white ive just gt a pro and its similar

[One1ManArmy]

aluminium

[Arrgasm]

Why a mac?

[trw92a]

yea sure. if u compare a macbook pro to a toshiba or something. it depends on the hardware configuration.. there are pc's which are faster than mac's and some macs which are faster than pc's... the fastest computer apple offers is its quad core 3.2ghz mac pro. however there are pc's which are faster than that. so when u compare the best of both the PC's win actually

[Akazuejerry9]

I now wat u mean but I was more talking about the operating system, not the computer.

[MacAlexxxxx]

you're only comparing the tech specs, compare the software and OS, the Mac kills the PC in that case.

[erdal0]

apple and pc have the same parts, stop being a pompous ass

and what is your definition of powerfull??

[trw92a]

a pompous ass? PC isnt the name of a company or something, its used to catagorize computers, basically saying that its no a mac. my definition of powerful is a combo of ram, video card, processer, etc. im not talking about software (in that case i have leopard on my pc anyways) im simply comparing tech specs.

[erdal0]

for less you can get a more powerful pc system

apple is over-priced and pompous ass people pay for the brand to feel special

[BathingApe333]

yeh but the quality is far superior and the support too.

[erdal0]

i heard so much stories about the apple support, dont let me start about that its flat out pompous ass fanclub

and for quality, you only pay for the apple logo and on longer terms apple turn out to have lower durabilty like scratches hd problems and all that good stuf

[BathingApe333]

your such an ass. the quality is the apple logo??? huh? wtf? what about the one piece aluminium unibody, or the mac OS it self?

[erdal0]

thats what im talking about pumpous ass fanboy, apple has nothing new or better in the OS pompous bullshit

all the scratches and hardware problems and bad MAC service where everybody on youtube is talking, how blind, stupid and pompous can you be

[BathingApe333]

as blind, stupid and pompous as your mum.

wtf does pompous mean anyway. who says that?

[samtftse]

macs are like marmite you either love it or hate it, clearly you hate it end of story lets not knock people just cause they're different

[aegnt09]

apple has crated over 1000 new features since 2001 and perfected there os.

what has windows had since 95 to win 7? looks and a dock? how original...

[Andrewterrorist]

LOL Holy crap, I cant help but to say I agree with you on that!!! I'd still prefer Windows XP over any other Windows, and Mac is just a great OS I use it too, from Mac 9.2 to Mac OS X Leopard, its all great.

[aegnt09]

i dont pay for the apple logo, i pay for something that works.

[erdal0]

you pay for something that works? well if thats the criterum both system work, the only point is that apple offers their computers at highter prices with lower specifications

[aegnt09]

when you buy a computer your buying a single product the computer with the os.

when you buy a mac your paying more for a far superior os.

plus mac takes better use of hardware than windows.

mac is already faster than windows and snow leopard is coming out which is supposed to be even faster.

[erdal0]

i think you have to be more specifick.. faster with what?

i dont have a lot of knowledge about mac but i guess it starts 20 seconds earlier

as for hardware thats not true, with pc you have more freedom with everything and more abilities. better GRAPiC CARDS were you can play games with.. so dont talk about taking better use of hardware thats overpriced

and if you install linux with your on your windows you have true freedom because its open source and the fastest growing OS

[aegnt09]

faster with everything loading, exporting, no lag, no errors, no freezing.

macbook starts up 30 seconds faster than a fresh install of windows.

mac uses the same hardware as pc. same price to upgrade, same freedom.

you cant upgrade anything but ram in the macbook, i dont see pc laptops with the ablity to upgrade?

imacs are pretty much laptops because they use laptop parts to make them so small.

the mac pro CAN use pc parts and everything can be upgraded.

[erdal0]

i bet you are saying that without using a PC. btw i really had to laugh when u said that apple is freedom haha

i never have loading, exporting, no lag, no errors, no freezing problems on my pc and guess what much cheaper and more abilities. wtf are you taling about I CANT TAKE THIS BULLSHIT

[aegnt09]

first of all thats bullshit that your pc has never had any of those problems.

i can tell you have never owned a mac as soon as you said more abilities.

what do you mean by freedom?

macs CAN BE UPGRADED with ANY hardware

mac os is completely customizable

mac comes with most of everything you will ever need

mac makes quality work. why the hell do you think hollywood and graphic artists use them?

i have owned plenty of pc's in my life and know what im talking about

[yumyumyum77]

it doesn't come with games.. =_=. and PC's you can buy nowadays have way better specs than those that are in the macs. if you want to play video games. macs aren't the way to go. @_@

[aegnt09]

wat? MACs run windows therefor playing games.

I max out cod5 and crysis on high with 2x aa.

and its not even a top of the line mac.

[Arkanist69]

If you just want to play get a PS3, Xbox or a Wii.

[aegnt09]

and linux isnt for everyone do you seriously think people are smart enough to program there own os? i know people who dont even know how to right click.

i have ubuntu on my peice of shit pc laptop that was more money that a mac.

thats the last pc i ever buy.

[aegnt09]

plus when you buy a macbook your also paying for quality.

aluminum vs cheep plastic

amazing trackpad vs simple trackpad

reliability

illuminated keyboard

clear non lag web cam

power plug in by a magnet to avoid tripping

[themacbookone]

I do not want to get caught up in any flame war. But when I priced up an equvilant Dell to a MacBook the macbook was cheaper by £38 (BRITTISH CURRENCY AND STORY VARY NOT ALL DELL COMPUTERS ARE AVILABLE OUT THE US)

[BWilliamsx88]

John,

If I want to get into making videos for YouTube should I just go ahead and get a MacBook Pro instead? I like the MacBook but I'm not sure if it will be a good choice if I do want to venture into making videos. What would you suggest?

-Brian

[shah1269]

Why didn't you get a Macbook Pro. Can you do a video one a comparison of the new Macbook Pro, and Macbook. I am thinking about buying one.

[Maximili012m]

is the new macbook better than the old macbook pro's?

[tommytwin24]

from what i've heard they are almost up to the speed/power of the old pros

[5N19ERG0D]

there is no point getting the macbook pro 2.4 if u don't do highteck gaming. macbook 2.4 have everything the same except the screen which is 15 for macbook pro and 13 for the macbook. and the graphic card. so if u don't care about the screen and the graphics card gt the macbook its cheaper.

ps. macbook has a good garphis card too.

[xtma5]

wow that click blends in so well i can't even see it untill he pointed it out

[julien83400]

tu es sexy

[souljierboy98]

i got a MacBook Pro Aluminum and im just 8 yrs old.

[reallyred123]

LOL. thats funny.

[maddogdom3]

UMMM no you dont and erm no one actually cares!!

[bourhe49]

if thats true guaranteed your gonna be messed up when your older being spoiled isnt good

[yesthisisgod]

but its fun

[TheOneWhoGives]

im 6 and ive gotten laid.

[Freshbott2]

Hahahahaha!

[2011311811015]

Your 8 and you have a macbook pro?

Those things are expensive as hell, if u really do then you are one hell of a spoiled kid.

I'm 16 and have been saving almost a year just to be able to afford a standard config low spec macbook.

[Switchrunner23]

Does anyone know how to change your settings so your MBP doesn't go to sleep when you shut it?

[Macintosh737]

Ohh, Nice man!

How did you get it :-)

[gera562prmnt]

Ok wtf is the big deal about the latch. mine has that. Ugh stupid. Thats all I hear, look the latch, it has a latch.

[steversayz]

hahaha

[giddione]

does it have the sensor things so you can put smackbook on it?

[jamesluskpingpong]

how come you dident get a mac book pro? the price?

[lildevil3101]

lol im using my macbook lol its like looking at my macbook in my macbook lol haha

[tushiemonster]

Same lol..

[metalkittydeath]

lol lol lol LOL LOL LOL LOL JESUS CHRIST! STOP SAYING LOL!

[metalkittydeath]

Stop f**king saying LOL!

[shaughnessy1995]

i am getting this saturday!

[KenTheSuperman]

;lucky

[Pinwormx]

Nice.

[tyumen99]

And of cause a Hollister logo..

[DannyMinick]

i have yet to try one of these out or see it in person. i am afraid i will want to get rid of the macbook i just bought.

[Phil708]

the new macbooks awesome

[eddie14886]

i still dont know which 1 i should buy.. should i buy the 2.4Ghz or the 2.0Ghz model? is it worth to buy the 2.4Ghz model? i need to safe my budget hehe

[stiastr]

I don't think there is a MAJOR FRIGGIN' HUGE difference x'D I'm going to buy the 2.0 Ghz model myself. :)

[techdeckin2day]

depend on what you wanna do. gaming movies downloads and running intense applications and some at the same time you will always want to go with the higher model for that

[stereike]

how do you afford all this stuff

[Gfreti333]

Hes rich like everyone in america. eNgLaND rUlEs!!!

[pat15456]

these apple things aren't as expensive as you're doing...we've got one mac and one macbook at home I've got the iphone 3G and one ipod....

[techdeckin2day]

AMERICA RULES

[timberland1108]

lol that sucks

[tipoomaster]

i laughed, lol.

[iGeek14]

Hey, i might be getting one of these soon, i just have one question. Is the screen too small or is it okay to watch video on youtube hand do video editing etc?

[Amy793]

you have two macbooks?!?!?!? UGH

ur so freaking lucky

[demonwx10]

he also has an Imac

[Gfreti333]

Hes so rich

[hiphopsim]

im getting it in 2 weeks!!! i cant wait

[sour28x]

dang i new i should of waited to get the new one. but it was too much. i stil like the old white one.

[DerTreffmann]

U ROCK!

[weinerschnitzelboy]

on my screen the images look a bit washed out

[jjessee25]

Ok I am curious. I have the exact same brand new macbook pro as you. 2.4 2 gigs rams etc.. New style macbook pro. But the kensington lock is next to the disk drive on the right. But yours is on the left? I stike that as odd. Do they have two different styles???

[chickensonsticks]

His is a Macbook, your is a Macbook Pro.

[bernardopkmDP178]

no, it's a macbook :D

[thesakib]

can u pls do a weight comparison with the new macbook and the macbook pro. i'm worried that how heavy are the new ones?

[jorn89]

felt it at a local store, pretty light. In comparison to the old macbook not much difference.

[Punisher08]

Just ordered one and your videos helped in finalizing my decision. Appreciate all you do. Thanks

[CraigVideos]

omfg i want one soooo bad

[Shelton09az]

I'm thinking about getting one for my birthday.

[ohwtfcookie]

i just got it...and it's AWESOME.

[GadgetGirl1995]

yay! I have it! It is amazing, i love the aluminum, i think it even makes the old macbook look a little outdated.

[aaroninclub]

likewise when u compare the Intel iMac to the G5.....

[jorn89]

jip, Apple product are outdates in 6 months but still far superior design wise to other manufacturers. They have the money so they can be cutting edge.

[cj0n3s88]

is it worth getttin im thinkin about buying 1 real soon over pc this also my 1st mac so any info i need 2 kno plz tell me.......thx

[bengaliblaze]

hey john...hows the heat on the new macbook?...mine gets pritty warm..is that normal??...its my first mac computer

[mcEdEEs2]

how does it handle finger prints the old macbooks showed a lot of finger prints

[james12370]

I have in May 2009 my Konfirmation and I have a question:

Do you have to pay money on Bootcamp? I want to buy one.

[Defunkt25]

Ive noticed you have become very commercial in your videos...

Although! i duno if i like a few aspects to the new Macbook, but i'll have to see one in the metal before i judge!

[kwdwn]

jon i have a question....what did you do with your old macbook pro???if it uselles to you sent it to me...:D

[ViaDar19]

Do the laptop has a build Camera where is it?

[AquaDiscoMan]

Not entirely sure what you said, but the Macbook does have an iSight camera above the screen. If that's what you were looking for...

[morviik]

That was meant as a response to Ish8894 :)

[bengaliblaze]

hey john i jus got the new macbook..and after using it for the whoel day.....at one point the macbook jus shut down on me....and wenn i turned it on..everything turned on but the screen didnt lit up...did u ever get this issue?...what do u think it might be?

[Ish8894]

lol pause it on 1:03 IT looks like he is playing the flute lol

[sizzelinali]

lool yea man

[blgirl911]

lol yea.

[morviik]

HAHA! XD

[mrmanlyman23]

like your shirt

[GinaGlocksenFan]

Eew these are ugly :(

Im buying the MacBook white.

[Afterl1fe]

Macs suck. the only good thing about them is their video editing, that's about it.

[callmejosiah]

excellent review Jon, your and Alfred's takes on the latest MacBook were what convinced me to pick one up (should be arriving tomorrow, actually)... I had originally planned to wait until next year, but I stopped by my local Apple Store and was impressed enough by both models that I decided to pick one up now. worst case scenario, I'll just sell it when the next revision occurs next year.

[cleazenby]

I don't think its worth it. The high end mb would cost over 1700. At that rate i might as well get a refurbed 15" 2.4ghz mbp from the applestore for 1300. I will wait on this one.

[callmejosiah]

well, I can understand that being an option that would suit your needs, but 1) I'm not interested in a notebook with a screen that big, and 2) it's used/old tech. refurbished, sure, but still old tech (I won't buy used electronics).

by the way, I paid under $1600 for mine...

[Surapat1994]

for how much?imma buy one

[VegaV77]

wow is it soo hard for people to give reviews like this one

i mean come on all the reviews out there say all the same stuff we know and say they like it or not

i like reviews like this where they actualy say there opinion on the features not just that they exists

[AVTraino]

How do we go about asking you questions?

Youtube PM?

Email?

[gothikgamer]

there's any cable USB-firewire, that i can get to the MB????

please somebody answer me

[applegeek123]

yea its usb to firewire thats wat i heard

[dobroschiandrei]

John please please do a video on the graphics performance of the macbook... i need to know quickly... because i have to devide between this and the pro... thanx

[Moleskineman]

If you can afford the pro, get the pro. You've got nothing to lose, right?

[dobroschiandrei]

well i can't... but i can push for it.. anyway i wanna kno what the macbook can do in the graphics matter.. (cant wait to switch to OS X :D)

[whatisup3D]

nice video macbook looks cool i want one 4 christmas

[applegeek123]

i have the new one it gets a little dirty not fingerprints but smuges and the keybored gets greasy

[YUPnNOPE]

the new aluminum macbook?

[thatrock3rkyddd]

does it burn like the pro?

[seeksthetruth7]

aw I got a blacbook it gets dirty easy.

[Lele665]

Great video as always. I was wondering where the fan holes are? looks like it doesn't have any

[randomguy001]

Duuude you and your videos are whats keeping me from going insane till mine comes

stupidly slow english delivery =(

I'm looking forward to the backlit screen and speakers vids, consider yourself sibscribed =D

(checking out webbie)

[macpac22]

nice video as always Jon

[electricpigtv]

Nice video, very helpful.

[fosseroad]

As always great review!

5 Stars!!!!!!!!!!!

[KooKuiKei]

You are always such a pleasure to watch :)

[Koffmovies]

nice.

[projektmayhem]

Could you run some games in Vista just to show how good they run? Nothing like crysis obviously, maybe Half Life 2 and the like... Cheers Jon!

[ibanez0830]

im going to get the macbook with

2.4 ghz processor

320 gb HD

4 gb ram

should be getting it around christmas or earlier

[drunken88]

You buy MB in the price of MBP?

[afk84]

thank Jon u rock

[boi2525]

You are addicted to mac computers. You need Mac rehab haha

[AlexJPetrov]

Nice video. One thing that is not mentioned and is interesting for me is the cooling method. I know there are two air vents on the back between the display and the case but are they used for intake and exhaust or for exhaust only? Is the new aluminum casing used as a heatsink?