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24Feb/094

Is the aluminium Macbook really worth £210 more?

I've just had a look at the Macbook lineup.. It's about 3 years since I had a new laptop and my current 1g macbook is starting to show its age.
This Macbook comparison highlights the differences between the Aluminium and the White model. Why is the Aluminium one £210 more?!

I've only listed differences here:

White - £719 Aluminium - £929
2GB RAM - DDR2 (@667MHz) 2GB RAM - DDR3 (@1066MHz)
120GB HDD 160GB HDD
Scrolling trackpad Multitouch Trackpad
Glossy screen Glossy screen +backlight & light sensor
Firewire 400 N/A
4.5 hours on battery 5 hours on battery

Is that really worth the extra? I'm pondering a non-Mac, just in case you wondered.

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  • http://www.andrewblackburn.co.uk Ben

    DDR3 Vs DDR2 RAM.

  • http://www.andrewblackburn.co.uk Wob

    Does that really make that much difference?

  • Lulz

    Pay the extra for the backlit keys too

    Seriously the white macbook is shocking build quality, the aluminium is much nicer / sturdy

  • http://www.andrewblackburn.co.uk Wob

    I have to admit it is fairly tempting. I had a play with a mate’s top end one recently. The touchpad is great, you just don’t get that from any other brand. Build quality is fantastic too.

    And I’ve just started buying software for my mac.. I would be a shame if I had to but it all again for another OS!

    They’re very clever with their price points. It does tempt you to get the top end one doesn’t it! Still, I think I’ll probably wait until the next spec-bump and the new OS.

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