New 13" MacBook

David S. said:
It depends if the hard drive is a user serviceable part, and my guess is given the easy access in the MacBook, it is.

Also from an Apple Service memo:

"All unauthorized modifications will void the Apple Limited Warranty unless it is clear there is no relation between the modification and the product failure. Any modification that permanently alters the basic module and makes it unfit for the module "exchange pool" will void the Apple warranty. For example, attempts to rework the power supply at the component level will void the warranty on an Apple product."
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Well, yes. Its just like modifying your car and then trying to get warranty work. Knowing all the rules can save your butt, but many times people employed by Apple won't even know these, and it can just be a downright hassle to deal with.
 
Changing hard drives

Changing hard drives

"If you're talking about cracking it open and replacing yourself forget it. That is not a warranty I'd be willing to void. You do that and Apple won't even sneeze on your machine."
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If you are concerned, take it to your local Mac shop, not an Apple Store, and have their authorized service guy install a HD. Should only cost a little, it's very quick.

I have changed HDs on every generation of Mac laptop since the Lombard PowerBooks. The titaniums were the most difficult, but these MacBooks look like a breeze.

-Christopher
 
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C. Keiser said:
If you are concerned, take it to your local Mac shop, not an Apple Store, and have their authorized service guy install a HD. Should only cost a little, it's very quick.

I have changed HDs on every generation of Mac laptop since the Lombard PowerBooks. The titaniums were the most difficult, but these MacBooks look like a breeze.

-Christopher
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Ah...good idea.

I am swinging by Melrose Mac today to pick up a G-Raid drive..I shall inquire on this.
 
Warranty and upgrade considerations aside, someone posted on here yesterday that they could run FCP on a Mac Mini, which hardware wise, is about the same as these new MacBooks, including the low-end graphics hardware and 5400 rpm drive.
 
Stopped by Melrose Mac. Bought a 500gb G-RAID :D

They will upgrade HDs in the laptops.

For my powerbook going from a 80gb 5400 to a 100gb 7200RPM would be $350 w/o file tranfers or $400 w/ files transfers.

A bit on the pricey side.
 
SARLACC
HATE TO SAY IT!
THAT'S HOW!

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How can a 7200rpm drive be added. Not through apple. I built one yesterday and did not see the option. Actually for once it doesnt list the RPM...which leads me to guess they are all 5400 for the macbooks.


Have a little faith, where there's a will there's always a way.

By the way the G-Tech rocks l have one myself.

Kind regards
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The Sarlacc said:
Well, yes. Its just like modifying your car and then trying to get warranty work. Knowing all the rules can save your butt, but many times people employed by Apple won't even know these, and it can just be a downright hassle to deal with.
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My point is that if when the specs come out this is a user serviceable part, then it doesn't void the warranty.

Hey, don't shoot the messenger.

I'm just relating Apple's policies on warranty. It isn't like your car, it's what rules Apple establishes.
 
David S. said:
I'm just relating Apple's policies on warranty. It isn't like your car, it's what rules Apple establishes.
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What I meant is Apple's policy is same as most car service depts...if you modify your car a lot of dealers try and deny you warranty work.

But they CANT unless they prove the modification was part of the failure.

I get the whole HD thing...not sure I love the idea of deviating from the factory...but the idea is tempting.
 
Just realized another thing.

The MB displays are glossy...nice indoors sans reflections...HORRIBLE outdoors on location.

The MBP have a matte display...now with the option of a glossy screen.

I also never mentioned the lack of any card slot PC Xpress or otherwise on the MB...figured that one was just a "duh" factor.
 
Hey Jarred,

Any chance of you installing FCP and seeing if it runs on the macbook for just basic DV editing ?
 
According to Macworld

Also worth noting is the MacBook’s graphics system. These new portables use integrated Intel graphics that share the main memory, as opposed to the ATI Mobility Radeon graphics with dedicated memory found in the MacBook Pro models. The MacBook Pro tallies 63 frames per second, compared to a little less than 18 for the MacBook. The 1.67GHz PowerBook G4 tallied a score of 21.4 frames per second in that test.
[James Galbraith is Macworld Lab director.]



It would be interesting to see what kind of experience you have in relation to FCP.
 
ust installed 5.1 on my macbook pro on monday.. works incredibly well, its a G5 experience minus the screen real estate.

Will try and put 5.1 onto the macbook, and let you know how it goes.
 
one thing to note is that the nice, small, petite little magsafe power adapter that comes with the macbook wont work on the macbook pro. I was really crossing my fingers for that one, as the macbook pro power block is stupidly large.
 
I checked them out at the glendale apple store today. They are definitely nice. I was trying to get my girlfriend to buy one...but she has to think about it...sigh.
 
One thing clear though so everyone knows.. if your wondering between getting a macbook pro or a macbook black, get the pro.. The extra $500 is really evident.
 
I got a little excited about the prospect of using the macbook with my HVX.
However, as you've said the pro is the best bet.

Kind regards
THE HONEST LIAR
 
I just ordered a Macbook yesterday and was told the FCS would work fine. Does anyone know if they sell the crossgrade/upgrade at a store (rather than just mailin in), e.g. Hollywood or Glendale? I'm going out of town and want to get it before I leave. :)
 
liquidigital said:
I just ordered a Macbook yesterday and was told the FCS would work fine. Does anyone know if they sell the crossgrade/upgrade at a store (rather than just mailin in), e.g. Hollywood or Glendale? I'm going out of town and want to get it before I leave. :)
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They sell them in the configurations you see on the online apple store...the only in store add ons they can perform are memory.

bigger harddrives are mail order only.
 
Jarred Land said:
One thing clear though so everyone knows.. if your wondering between getting a macbook pro or a macbook black, get the pro.. The extra $500 is really evident.
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Thank you. This is the point I was trying to make.
 
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