Hey you forgot the ethernet port which is between the monitor and power adapter ports. :) On Aug 7, 2010, at 8:10 PM, Ray Foret Jr wrote:
> My Mac book Pro 15 has the following connections all on the left side: > > 1. Earphone or output jack. This jack also functions as a 5.1 channel > digital output when running DVD player or any source capable of 5.1 channel > sound. > > 2. Just behind this is the line-in jack. I think it's also a digital input, > but not sure. > > 3. The card reader. > > 4. Two USB ports. > > 5. The IEEE1394 port, (fire wire port). > > 6. The Mac monitor display jack. > > 7. Power adapter jack. > > HTH. > > The Ethernet port, (used to connect to cable modems via RJ45 cable). > > > Sincerely, > The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!! > > A Very Proud and Happy Mac User!!! > > E-Mail: > rforetjr at comcast dot net > Skype Name: > barefootedray > > On Aug 7, 2010, at 6:56 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > >> Hi Geoff, >> >> No. Both the Macbook, and Macbook pro come with a multi gesture trackpad. >> The things that separate one from the other are >> 1. Material: the Macbook is plastic while the Macbookpro is allonym. >> 2. Upgradeable: The Macbook pro will allow you to expand to 8gb of ram and a >> faster processor than the macbook. >> 3. connections: I believe the Macbook pro has more USB ports as well as a >> firewire port. >> >> These are the main differences between the 2 Macs. >> >> hth >> On Aug 7, 2010, at 7:46 PM, Geoff Waaler wrote: >> >>> Thanks much to all for their suggestions!! Since I don't want to be hooked >>> to a display it seems that my choices are down to the MacBook vs MacBookPro. >>> >>> From Eric's description the track pad sounds like a priority. Is that what >>> distinguishes a macBook from a pro? As Ricardo points out I could purchase >>> one separately, but I would think that having it built in without needing >>> to keep track of another peripheral would be an attractive option. >>> >>> Take care. >>> Geoff >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Caron" <ecar...@comcast.net> >>> To: <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> >>> Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 6:58 PM >>> Subject: Re: Mini or MacBookPro? >>> >>> >>> Hi Jeff, >>> >>> As you are a iPhone user I think you would really like the Mac book with >>> built in multi gesture track pad. Also, I use a 13 inch mac book white >>> case and it would certainly do all you have mentioned. I just hook up a >>> usb hub and I'm good to go. I love being able to take it with me when I >>> travel. Nothing against the mini but if you have only one Mac it might be >>> nice to have the flexibility of the Mac Book. >>> >>> Nice thing is you cant make a wrong choice. Both would work well. >>> >>> Eric Caron >>> >>> On Aug 7, 2010, at 6:41 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: >>> >>>> Hi, >>>> Due to the portability, and trackpad, I'd go for the Pro. >>>> Sarai Bucciarelli >>>> Personal Come join me on www.swagbucks.com/refer/sdbuccia >>>> >>>> On Aug 7, 2010, at 5:21 PM, Mike Arrigo wrote: >>>> >>>>> Either model would work fine for what you want, the only thing is, the >>>>> mini requires that a monitor be connected, not turned on, just connected. >>>>> Otherwise voice over will be quite sluggish. If you have a monitor you >>>>> can connect, I would go with the mini, otherwise the mac book pro would >>>>> be a good choice. Or you could just get the regular mac book for $999, >>>>> that would also meet your needs I think. >>>>> On Aug 7, 2010, at 9:37 AM, Geoff Waaler wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Greetings y'all, >>>>>> >>>>>> For the benifit of those who don't hang out on the viPhone list, I >>>>>> recently started assisting Cara Josh and Olivia with the management of >>>>>> this list. Since I don't yet have a Mac until now I only read posts that >>>>>> Google suspected of being spam. >>>>>> >>>>>> This weekend my state is exempting "back to school" items such as >>>>>> computers from sales tax. I've been considering migrating to the Apple >>>>>> world for a while and the 8% savings is tempting. >>>>>> >>>>>> I am a total, hence gaming is not a priority. I anticipate my primary >>>>>> uses would be web surfing, email, playing/editing audio, and hopefully >>>>>> app development. I therefore don't believe that processor speed and >>>>>> memory would make a lot of difference, but perhaps more experienced Mac >>>>>> users can comment. >>>>>> >>>>>> With these assumptions in mind I'm considering either the 13 inch low >>>>>> end MacBookPro (2.4 GHZ processor) for $1,200 or the Mac Mini for $800. >>>>>> Comparing the specs it would appear that $400 would buy me a keyboard, >>>>>> 2GB extra memory, a 13 inch display, fewer USB ports, an extra pound to >>>>>> cary around and 70 GB less disk storage. >>>>>> >>>>>> I have a four year old USB display that I plug into my Dell desktop on >>>>>> those rare occasions when I need sighted assistance. >>>>>> >>>>>> Okay, so at long last, here are my questions. Any input would be >>>>>> greatly appreciated! >>>>>> >>>>>> 1. Considering my anticipated usage are my assumptions about memory and >>>>>> processor speed accurate? If not, any details would be very helpful. >>>>>> >>>>>> 2. Will the Mac Mini work without a display? >>>>>> >>>>>> 3. I already own an Apple wireless keyboard. I assume this would work >>>>>> with the Mini if I unpare it from my iPhone? >>>>>> >>>>>> TIA and best regards. >>>>>> Geoff >>>>>> -- >>>>>> 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. >>>>>> 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. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@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. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@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. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@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. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@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. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@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. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@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. 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