February 22, 2006
MacBook Pro
I ordered a MacBook Pro on January 10th, only a few hours after they were announced by Steve Jobs on stage. Today, the MacBook arrived. Here are the specs:
- 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo Processor
- 2GB DDR2 memory
- 100GB hard drive @ 7200 RPM
- ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics card with 256MB memory
- Built-in iSight camera
- Backlit keyboard
- Apple Remote w/ Front Row software
When my computer arrived, I took the obligatory photos of taking it out of the box. Here we go...
The box. Very nice and much more compact than my PowerBook box was 4 years ago.
After opening the box. Is that a complimentary muffin tray?
The contents. Computer, power adapter, DVI/VGA adapter, Apple Remote. Can't wait to start digging in.
The computer. Isn't it shiny?
A top view. The flash of the camera produced a nice gradient on the aluminum casing.
The bottom. The larger rectangle is the battery, and the smaller one above it is the memory compartment.
The battery and memory compartments. When I ordered the computer, I saved money by only getting 1GB of RAM from Apple and ordering another 1GB chip separately. This image was taken after I installed the second chip.
MagSafe power connector. Apple introduced a very cool magnetic power connector that pulls out harmlessly when the cord is tripped upon.
Opened and ready for ignition.
The Apple Remote. Useful for presentations, DVDs, music, iPhoto slideshows, and impressing your friends.
The Backlight. Now, I can see in the dark.
So, what can I do with all of this advanced technology? Well, here's one thing:
Posted by Raj Doshi at February 22, 2006 12:08 AM
Comments
so don't ask how i stumbled onto your site :)
anyways....i'm so loving the macbook pro...wooo hooo for you.
Posted by: Khan at February 27, 2006 3:27 PM
Hey, I'm buying a MacBook Pro too soon, about April 5th I guess.
Can you share with me what's good and what's bad with it? I'm buying it anyway, just good to know.
(Found your site by searching Steve Jobs on Google image search, lead to your 1984 QuickTime clip, was nice btw.)
Posted by: Andreas at February 28, 2006 10:24 PM
Ugh, I gotta stop coming to this site, thinking it'll be updated... cuz all I get is more distractions to buy the darn thing...
Posted by: JK at March 2, 2006 12:03 AM
So Raj - you made Taco? Very Cool. I've got a bit invested in the G chip software add ons - do you think the macintell is a good choice 4 me?
Posted by: Tov at May 2, 2006 7:50 PM
Hope your macbook pro is doing well. Do comment on macbook in Apple Macintosh Users Group, India site
Posted by: Apple Machintosh Users Group India at May 24, 2006 8:32 PM
Hello i am so wanting a apple MacBook Pro 17" But my mom will not buy me one and i am so upset. I have a dell but its a piece of junk i just wished i had an apple macbook pro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Jesse at May 11, 2007 12:06 PM