And the processors are faster, and they can hold more memory. Don't think that the basic MacBook has Firewire, either.
Like he says, the build quality is much better on the pro. Bryan -----Original Message----- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rob Lambert Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 3:19 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Mac Mini and idea for MacBooks The Pros are the only ones to have the built-in SD slot, and aluminum is more durable than polycarbonate plastic, I believe. For those of us who use SD cards with our portable book players, having the SD card slot built in can be a real convenience. On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 11:49 PM, Nicolai Svendsen <chojiro1...@gmail.com> wrote: Hi, Yeah, the new aluminum Macbooks have it too. That's why I know about it. I didn't feel confident enough to buy a Macbook Pro. I'll never understand why switchers buy the Pros. I just suck, that's all. Regards, Nic Skype: Kvalme MSN Messenger: nico...@home3.gvdnet.dk AIM: cincinster yahoo Messenger: cin368 Facebook Profile <http://www.facebook.com/people/Nicolai-Svendsen/509197277> My Twitter <http://twitter.com/chojiro> On Apr 16, 2010, at 8:23 AM, Rob Lambert wrote: All MacBooks have had the battery gauge, but it's always been on the bottom of the unit, on the battery itself. I wasn't sure if the new MacBook redesign (not MacBook Pro, just regular $999 white MacBook) got that meter moved to the side, or taken off entirely. On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 11:21 PM, Nicolai Svendsen <chojiro1...@gmail.com> wrote: Hi, I sometimes use the visual button myself. Even the non-pro Macbooks have this, actually, so it's not exclusive. As for the redesign, I'll be honest here. I've never seen a Mac Mini before. Never. I've only seen a Macbook. Never an iMac, not a Mac Pro, or a Mac Mini. Macbook pros are similar to the regular Macbooks, if not entirely the same except slightly different hardware. I want to see the difference between a Mac Pro and an iMac as well. The Mac pro is the crazy Mac that can hold about 16GB of RAM, I think. Or is that the iMac? I'd think the Mac Pro. Regards, Nic Skype: Kvalme MSN Messenger: nico...@home3.gvdnet.dk AIM: cincinster yahoo Messenger: cin368 Facebook Profile <http://www.facebook.com/people/Nicolai-Svendsen/509197277> My Twitter <http://twitter.com/chojiro> On Apr 16, 2010, at 7:47 AM, Rob Lambert wrote: Remember that, like the iPhone, the iPad requires a sync to iTunes the very first time it boots, so you'll need a Mac to get started with it (or a PC running iTunes). On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 10:43 PM, Jessica and Goldina <sanginsista3...@gmail.com> wrote: I think the mini is kind of irrelevant, especially with the iPad coming on the scene and the bluetooth keyboard support coming in 4.0. Why does there even need to be a mini when one can just hook up their bluetooth keyboard to their iPad or phone/touch? I guess because the mini runs mac OS instead of iPhone OS, but I think as the iPad is developed further mac OS and iPhone OS are gonna become increasingly similar and the mini will become obsolete. especially since the mini doesn't have a battery or anything that makes it portable without having to be plugged in. I think portable, use it wherever computers are the direction things are heading. peace and positivity Jessica and Goldina On 2010-04-15, at 10:26 PM, Rob Lambert wrote: > Since VoiceOver, and the Mac Mini have been around since 05, this will be relevant. What is your take on a full redesign of the Mini? Aside from the back, and insides, the overall system itself hasn't budged in the last five years. I think the design is starting to get stale, but what do you think? I also have an idea for the MacBook Pros. You know on the side that there's a button that is essentially a visual battery checker? Well, for those who don't know, you push the button & lights will light up. HOw much do you think it would be to create a more tactile version of this? I only ask because low vision users with enough vision, and fully sighted people, can press a button while the computer is off and get the battery status. I'd like to see VoiceOver users get this convenience as well. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com> . > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. 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