Is *anyone* happy with their new MBP?

Debra,

I recently purchased my first Mac notebook computer, a 2GHz MacBook Pro. I've had it for a few weeks now, and I can honestly say that it's the best computer I have ever used. When I compare it to my work-issued Dell Latitude 620, the difference in build quality is amazing, with the Apple being a far superior machine.

I have had no issues with wireless, and only a few system freezes (only while using apps that run under Rosetta, like Photoshop CS2). The only time it gets ridiculously hot is if I use it on my lap for an extended period while the AC adapter is plugged in - which the manual clearly discourages! I have had no issues with heat when using it as recommended.

I admire your restraint ... but it's time to crack that box open and have a go!

Best of luck to you!
Trev

MacBook Pro 2GHz Mac OS X (10.4.7)

I've had my macbook pro (15in 2.0ghz) for almost a week now and it is my first mac. I haven't had any problems and I am happy with it.
Soon I will boosting it with 2gigs of ram and possible a 100/7200rpm hdd.
Should be even better after that.

The only thing that I noticed is that my mouse (attached, not the trackpad) which is a microsoft mouse seems a little sticky when I move it compared to my mouse on my pc desktop.
I wonder if it is because it is not a mac mouse. Anyone knows???

thanks,
JM

MOUSE: I have a non-mac mouse, but I forget the brand, and it is not with me. Had it several years, and used it on older PWB with no problems. I don't think the brand of USB input device should make a difference.

I have a tablet usually on my MBP, but have to admit I have not tried my mouse. Wacom tablet works same on MBP, PWB and mac G4 desk.

George

Deb,

I just bought a 17" MBP last saturday. Replaced my 12" PB. What a joy this thing is. Best computer I have owned.

Open the box and have fun. Life is too short.

I like my MBP. I learned to like it even more after Apple replaced the battery, I added another memory card and got the System Preferences sorted out. It does take a bit of time and understanding to get the preferences to in sync with my needs. I also added a wireless mighty mouse and using the MBP became more enjoyable.

Lou

I just bought my first Mac. I am still nervous with this becasue it is all so new to me. I bought the MBP 2.16 15 inch screen as well. I am finding bumps in the road such as transfering all of my documents off the PC, music, plus others. I have lots of questions and I know I am going to drive customer service and the store crazy until I get the hang of it.

Aside from the batery problem that I'm having
probably due to the early build up, this has been a
great machine. The universal programing has been
sensational.
Get it out of the box and run with it.
or if you really want to complain, go buy a pc laptop
and be prepared for hours of being on the phone to
the service center.

MBP

I've been computing since 1984. My first computer was a TI (Texas Instrument TI4A). I've been using DOS and Windows systems since that time... until now. Take it from a person who knows; this thing (MBP) is the best thing since sliced bread. My MBP has performed flawlessly. I wouldn't trade it for anything else. If you go through life basing your decisions on the negative experiences of others, you'll miss so many wonderful things. Don't let your fear cause you to miss a good thing.

I'm not sure how I resolved the connection problem. I know I installed coconut wifi and that helped. then I reset my router to WAP encryption from WEP that helped even more.

Last thing I did was go out and get an Airport extreme base station and that thing RAWKS! 🙂

Debra,

how many well people in a hospital???

My 15" Macbook Pro is perfect. Not a single problem, and I read all these forums.

Open and enjoy

Neil

I have had my mbp for 2 months. It's a week 25 build. It has been completely flawless, no issues whatsoever. I upgraded from a powerbook G4. It is the best computer i have ever owned.

I would suggest that if you read the discussion board for any product that you'd purchase, there will be those with problems. No different here. Most of us love their MBP's and don't regret our purchases.

Open it and you'll see what i mean. Report back with your impressions.

To be honest, I started visiting this forum for help with a defective mac mini and rarely post unless I see a topic that I am certain I know the answer to. I can say that I love my macbook pro - I have had no problems with it, it isn't any warmer than my powerbook was (when you really stress it, which xcode tends to do nicely, the fans kick in and it actually gets cooler...louder, but cooler). I know four people who have purchased MacBook Pro's and two people who have purchased MacBooks - of that group, one had to return his MacBook for discoloration issues, that was it. This machine has the best battery life of any Apple portable I ever owned (I easily get three hours), it is faster than any portable I have ever owned, and it puts my dual 2.0 g5 to shame when running universal apps (handbrake, for instance).

Definitely enjoy it, I can't see the Core2Duo processor really topping the CoreDuo too much, mainly because I've seen them perform and unless your writing optimized code for that platform using the new instruction set in your assembly (not compiling down to it), you aren't going to see a performance gain. In fact, since its 64bit, you might see a performance hit since your data registers will be double the width (aka load up on RAM). The Core2Xeon on the other hand...*drools over the new mac pro*

I love my MBP, it replaced my 1Ghz g4 FW800 powermac.

waaaaayyy faster! although it's not as stable, i need to reboot more often...but i think it's just because of rosetta. as more and more of the apps i use go unibin the machine is running more stable.

Should I go to the moon? I mean it's just over there, but what if there are martians on it?