New computer, hooray. I could use some advice!

[fuzzyjay]

I'm considering buying a 2.4 GHz glossy-screen MacBook Pro.

The Apple store has some refurbs for 300 bucks off. (Refurbished MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo...$2199.00)


Is this a good idea?

Should I wait until Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)? (I think I can wait that long, it's been 7 years since my last new computer, what's a few months?)

What do you think?

Comments

[theoctothorpe.livejournal.com]

Glossy screen?!?! Are you mad?? I have a macbook (non pro) and they *only* come in glossy. I can't stand it, as I am constantly adjusting the screen to get the glare out of the way.

And yeah, waiting for Leopard isn't so bad. It's only until late Oct.

[furr-a-bruin.livejournal.com]

I've never understood the glossy screen thing, particularly on laptops. I've been dealing with computers long enough to remember when it was a big deal when anti-glare coatings on CRTs that didn't blur the image became standard. Now people want glare? Weird.

[fuzzyjay.livejournal.com]

Well, OK, you know I'm mad. But doesn't the anti-glare coating reduce light transmission and clarity? I was thinking of my old eyes. I'll take a look again at the glossy ones in the Mac Store.

[mh58.livejournal.com]

If it's the new LED screen, then they are very bright and the gloss vs. matte issue is moot. As for the clarity I've not noticed an difference. But, if you like positioning the thing every few minutes to reduce the glare from ambient lighting, then glossy is your choice :)

[mettle-metal.livejournal.com]

I eventually realized you meant LCD, but I was very briefly marvelling at the fact that there would be LEDs small enough to be useful as a monitor.

[mh58.livejournal.com]

LOL - wee little LEDs :)

The LCD panel used to be lit with a florescent light source and now are using LEDs which are brighter and 'greener'.