Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Menlo Park, CA, USA
Programs: UA 1MM 0P, AA, DL, *wood, Lifetime FPC Plat., IHG, HHD
Posts: 7,180
Let me just start by saying, I think the MACBOOK is an EXCELLENT computer, and I really love it. But I sold it.
couple of KEY reasons for me.
I could not stand the GLOSSY, so the MBP is the only option there since only the MBP is sold with a MATTE finish (or glossy if you so desire)
I LOVE the chiclet keypad of the MACBOOK, but the regular keypad of the MBP is fine. I would prefer the MB keyboard on the MBP, but ah well.
I DO like the fact that I DON'T have to carry the adaptor with me to connect to a VGA or DVI monitor, with the MBP it is just there. That is a plus.
The 15" screen is quite a bit nicer (not just the MATTE finish) on the MBP, LED display, instant on, etc. I find them some of the best screens next to an IPS thinkpad which are RARE.
THE MBP is a bit heavier, and I REALLY LOVE the MB size an style.
My perfect machine would be a 14" MB with a MATTE screen and a truly discrete graphics card. That would ROCK!