Apple MacBook

Bob Nairn03 August 2009

normally use windows xp on a desktop and laptop but decided to experiment with a macbook. Easy to use--but I'm probebly not getting the full use of all facilities. Positive features are ergodynamics, tremendous wi-fi access with safari, bluetooth and portability makes synchronisation with mobiles easy--especially good for diary. Negative features are a dull screen, lack-lustre colour and the machine is to small. Office (for mac) does'nt have the same feel as on windows. Lastly--those constant updates!!!!!!!!!Everytime I turn it on it needs to update some program.

Nerdherder03 August 2009

Bought the new 13inch Macbook Pro, and I love it, I work with Windows based machines everyday coming home and using my Macbook is such a joy. OSX has its problems but with its easy of use compared to the many different versions of Windows (98,XP and Vista) I'm willing to but up with a few small bugs on this beautiful machine. Fantastic crisp screen quality, backlit keyboard and smooth touch pad mouse, what more do you need?

RichardUK03 August 2009

Sorry Bob, but if you have a dull screen then you've got a VAIO or summin and if it updates everytime you use it then you don't use it at all. The Macbook is perfect in every way and it's got a full size keyboard and HD screen so how is it too small it is certainly as big or bigger than any other.

mattdemaniac15 August 2009

Bob you can run windows on a mac using Boot camp if your desperate to have it on there! there that you should sort out your compatibility issues - the screen is far better than most computers! other than the sony vaio aw series which has 3leds in the display and has a full hd display with a HDMI port (without a stupid adaptor!)

JJCD1017 August 2009

I'm getting it for Christmas! YAY!

KateyMatey17 August 2009

I've been pining over this laptop for too long...hopefully I win the competition so I can get my hands on one =]

anthony scott08 September 2009

where could i buy one of these laptops cheap?

Hangus125 September 2009

It's an exceptional piece of tech not only a fantastic design but it's so simple to use. It does everything it's supposed to do without any fuss. The OS makes windows based tech seem so antiquated, buy one!

macbooknick28 September 2009

i bought a MacBook pro 13inch and in august and not long after mac osx snow leopard came out and i'm using that at the minute and it is fantastic, beautiful and is as purely simple. i definitely recommend it because its amazing!!!!

dayday04 October 2009

i have been a pc user for 25 year i only got a mac because am i doing a media at collage .It Is the Best Computer i have ever have There is just one thing no blu-ray i hope soon that Apple Mac will make software to run blu-ray . but the rast is good News

Terry Brown06 October 2009

Just found you on an aged laptop, no sound lost that two weeks ago, have just been on ebay to bid on small yet new laptop elonex, so will enter a slower world, i hope to upgrade as one of your readers has said at xmas time, but upgrading one of the grandchildren is a must also, watch this space hopefully will report on the small one prior to xmas. Terry

shuaib09 October 2009

i own one n its brill

callum19 October 2009

i really want to get a macbook pro 13 inch but they are very pricey so i was wonderin whether the prices will come down i was pondering to whether get a desktop pc or a mac laptop its a hard decision

thomas21 October 2009

theres some websites where u can get it cheap lyk http://www.buygreendot.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=3441 Price: £499.70

Fil01 November 2009

Hi guys Huge fan of the show Need some help please. If this isnt the right forum apologies and bin this! My son is having his 21st birthday in Dec, hes a musican and doing well with his band All forgotten Id like to get him a decent laptop under £400 but. What I know about comps , (other than using em) you can write on a pin head and still have plenty of room for the Old testemant. Any advice or relevant web sites all gratefully recieved Fil

Baskey03 November 2009

I have used all types of computers you get what you pay for. Put it this way once you go Mac you never go back! Im running Macbook pro on 10.6.1 build with 3ghz 8gb ram & ssd and its fabulous!! i will never ever ever buy another windows machine! (i dont think i will have to buy another computer for 10 years) & the apple service i get is perfect!!! 10/10 I LOVE 

justinjgough03 November 2009

I moved to mac when os 10 came out and would never move back to windows! Easy to use and not had one single problem in 5 years, never had any bugs! Im only changing mine to a new one as I need usb2 for the I phone. Moved my dad across 4 years ago as i had constant problems with him ringing me! if he does get a little stuck i get him to take his hands off while i log on to hi within seconds. I have used this every day and if it does a run a little slow its easy to clean up in around 5min. You get what you pay for!

TechnoViking04 November 2009

As a gamer, I'd never buy this load of bull. The laptop I use now is 100times better and alot cheaper. It's seems to me that this macbook is sold between £900-£1150, though the one I'm using is £700, with longer battery life, bigger screen, better graphics, already compatiable with all PC games, with the built in wi-fi and bluetooth. To be honest the macbook is over priced, and over-rated

Kai23 November 2009

The computer showing is infact a macbook pro, not a normal macbook.

Mkrunner27 November 2009

Best gadget I've ever owned. Easy to use, reliable and fast. Makes my previous laptop look and feel so old fashioned. Also has the added bonus of being a bit of a style icon and just looks good sitting there waiting to be opened.

Omgnoobkiller27 November 2009

Im on my brothers macbook pro atm its really easy to use after getting used to it (:

dougie orchardson30 November 2009

hi all i just won the bundle competition and now will be getting one of these looking forward to it

spamley01 December 2009

I really really really would like one for my 13 year old son please xxxx

dominicdixey07 December 2009

apple mac book pro is amazing. MAc is way better than windows. iWork is soooo much better than microsoft office. The only thing macs aren't good at is gaming. who cares tho: LONG LIVE APPLE AND THEIR AMAZING MACs I LOVE THE MACBOOK

wolfe05 07 December 2009

the apple is brill got it and im love it!

Jonathan Marshall09 December 2009

hi folks, massive fan of the show. apple are fields ahead of microsoft when it comes to conputing. btw dougie orchardson do you phone, text or write to the gadget show for the comps?

Alan Anderson12 December 2009

Read these coments and some are a bit off! Bought a 13" macbook a few weeks ago and love it. Only took a few hours to find my way around, and get used to the @ key being where the " key is. Read coments about a bad screen but it is the best I have seen. Very clear and bright colours with great sound. Thought it might be small, I'm used to 15" laptops but 13" is great, A good size and excellent keyboard. The software is amazing. iPhoto and iMovie are easy to use and give great results. I would recommend a mac to everyone, already saving for an imac for the home. The only downside is the price £899 for a netbook! come on Apple, drop the prices and lets make a huge impact on microsofts stronghold.

Jez Prince21 December 2009

I've owned a MAC for several months now after being a PC user for 20 years. I am very impressed with the software and the machines are so stylish. In truth, they are over priced and I've had a few hardware issues with other Mac products. But overall, I have 100% love for it. It's true what they say: Once you go MAC there's no going back!

jakem9015 January 2010

I bought this computer a month ago and i love it. The sleek sexy design and brilliant keyboard design leads to a fantastic product. The Screen resolution is superior to any computer i have ever used. I am normally a windows user and was slightly sceptic about moving to a new operating system because i could get a windows machine to sing and dance and now i am a novice :( lol. I would never go back to windows computer and the amazing touchpad should be incorporated to all computers. :)

Anonymous19 January 2010

Following a disastrous “windows 7” upgrade I decided I had enough of windows and purchased my MacBook Pro 13. WHAT A MACHINE! Gorgeous and fast are just a couple of things that hit me first. Like many I use windows daily for work and logging onto my MacBook when I get home is an absolute joy. Adding my printer, no problem didn’t even tell me just did it. Printer Done! Adding my 3g dongle a couple of agreements later, Dongle Done! Connected my i Phone opened i tunes, i Phone connection Done! What an experience to take a laptop out the box, it sets it’s self then working within 10 mins no drama!

Elena Wesley01 February 2010

I recently got a macbook pro. The best thing i have ever owned. Interent connection through safari is fab the ilife facilities are great. and if like me ur studying film its editing software is great better if you buy final cut pro. Im never going back to windows now. If you after good qualitly this is it.

Alan Daniels01 February 2010

After some 15 years of using a PC I decided I was sick to death of the crashes, speed and constant windows updates, not to mention the virus scanner running in the background. I took the plunge and bought a mac book, and its is like coming home! Truly an amazing piece of kit after only 2 months use I am converted, and will never, never buy another windows PC... You will not regret it!

Saki02 February 2010

I got a 15inch macbook pro a few months ago as a bonus of work and i must say it is an amazing machine. I will never ever go back to windows! I also started doing a course on Logic 9 and its just incredible. Just fab!

TREEDUDE21714 February 2010

i realy want this or the pro

bozzers9216 February 2010

GOD I NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED THIS 1 ONLY THIS PLIZ

applejevans17 February 2010

as you can tell by the name i'm an apple freak. i started out with a PC, but was sick of all the difficulties that occurred when faced with a very simple task on a PC. i decided to get my first mac about five years ago and i'll never go back. everything about them is perfect down to the last pixel on the screen.

cormanator01 March 2010

I bought a MacBook a few weeks back after finally losing patience with Windows and PC's. I waited for the release of Windows 7 to bring back my faith in PC's but found it to be a big fat let down. At the end of the day it's only the OS that Vista should and could have been at launch. As with every other version of Windows far too much time is spent trying to get it to run smoothly rather than actually using it for its primary purpose. This couldn't be more different with the MacBook. As Apple's slogan does state 'everything just works' but I wasn't expecting it to be so true. Initially I found myself feeling a little bit redundant and looked for problems to fix but I soon realised I was enjoying using the Mac more than any PC I had ever owned. The joy of computing on something this slick is a revelation. I liked the MacBook so much I gave it to my wife and went straight out and bought a MacBook Pro. Blimey it's even better! The design of these machines really is something to behold. Computers have never been this beautifully made. The unibody design, the screen, the touchpad, the keyboard, the speed and functionality of OSX, the battery life and so many other nice touches combine to produce a totally stunning product. I have the Mac versions of all my favourite applications installed making the move from PC even more seamless. I can't say enough good things about the Mac and I genuinely can't think of any negatives. I will NEVER go back to Windows and PC's that's for sure.

Nathank3001 March 2010

OMG, I love it. I would do anything, to buy one. If anybody would like to give me one i would be prepared to except it. Nathan Keogh, West Midlands

Anonymous14 March 2010

thinking of changing my laptop - is a MacBook worth twice as much as Windows based laptop?

Daniel 20 March 2010

is it good for games? Like Wow or mass effect2?

greg21 March 2010

The MBP is currently an over priced laptop dinosaur. Its all style and no substance. Roll on the next update, wants; 15' mbp i5 cpu usb 3.0 (would prefer lightpeak) HDMI + blueray (although will never gonna happen) FOC antigloss screen option remove dvd and add extra SDD

Kate 30 March 2010

I LUV MY MAC!!!!! Its an amazing peace of technology. Because it is a different setup to normal PC's it takes a little longer to get used to and certain software isn't (as far as i know) available e.g. paint. also the word software is a bit basic but apart from this the macbook is such a goo peace of tec. i would recommend it for creative people as the software for photo's and movies is amazing and can look professional.

Wacbamac14 April 2010

I need this

angelkissingdevil25 April 2010

I absolutely love my MacBook, wouldn't ever go back to getting a PC again. The only thing I wasn't impressed is the bluetooth for the Mac and the Iphone/Itouch you cannot connect them together - I can connect my cheap skypephone but not my Iphone........ you'd think Apple would have made them compatible rather than having to run Itunes

Anonymous14 May 2010

I must say, I do love my MacBook Pro, it is amazing! So much better than any Windows computers that I've ever seen, It manages to have LOTS of windows open and the same time and it doesn't seem to 'lag' the performance... And it's only got 2GB of RAM and a 2.26 GHz dual core processor! It's amazing! Goodbye Windows!!!

chris00221 May 2010

hi i loooooooooooooo0o0oooooooove the macbook

Olly24 May 2010

I'm very annoyed with apple, i have been saving up for a apple macbook for a year and just when i get the money they go and take away the firewire.

Oscarlthompson04 June 2010

the best laptop eveeeeerrrrrr i saved up 4 8 months and i loveeee it

Apple_lover10 August 2010

i want one soooo badley i allways didnt like apple comps we have them at school and i dont like the one buttonness but the new macbook looks perfect you can RHIGHT CLICK!!!!! halejuha.i decided to look up all the things on this weeks competion prizes and decided to go with some thing i wasnt keen on so look up the new macbook and have tottaly joind sides from pc to mac all i have to do now is win one.......ahhhhh that might be slightly more difficult !!!! :D

franklin22 August 2010

i think that they should have a series just about apple mac books and stiff that you can dowload

Dave Green31 August 2010

Recent convert to the MacBook Pro 13 inch - 2 weeks in and I love it. Very easy change over from windows and so simple to get to grips with. The trackpad is amazing 1,2,3 and 4 finger swipes giving different responses. Really chuffed I finally gave it a try and feel I will be sticking with this for a long time.

rebecca11 September 2010

Hull every one am starting UN this sept does anyone were to find a good deal on laptop I only have £400 to spend.help pls.

jason 02 October 2010

great computer i understand, but is it really midrange? i thought they were about £700? in my opinion mid-range is 5-6 hundred

Anonymous19 October 2010

i want this so bad

Anonymous02 November 2010

@ Jason - yeah, I wouldn't call the MacBook midrange either. While I am a Mac fan and I absolutely love my MacBook, there are a couple of things that bug me. It's a little over a year old now, and the mouse pad/buttons don't work as well anymore. Basicaly, if I want to click on something, it might well take three attempts until the button reacts at all. I went to the shop to ask someone about it and apparently it happens quite a lot. And costs a good chunk to get it fixed. The other thing is that the computer doesn't seem to be earthed properly. When it is plugged in and you touch it and someone else, they get that feeling of a current running through it. There are certain areas of the computer, which are actually sore to touch, because the current feels so strong. Has anyone else had that problem? I'd be interested to know if it's just me - I do have this great ability to pick the one gadget that is technically a bit quirky...