Macbook question!

Azor · 07-23-2008, 07:09 PM

Hi dear friends

I'm about to buy a new notebook computer and the white macbook is a very attractive possibility for me. But there's one BIG thing that messes my head... the f***ng 13" screen!!

I've never had one but I just feel that i'm gonna get crazy with such small screen. I don't even use lenses but I'm afraid to lose my view or something like that... I'm a music producer so audio software is a daily issue for me, and I suppose I need "view space" for adjusting levels, recorded tracks, etc... (I use a 15.4" pc).
I would appreciate telling me about your experience using a computer with a 13" screen

indra · 07-23-2008, 07:51 PM

I had a 12" ibook for a while (am selling it simply because I don't use a laptop and need the money more than an extra toy), do wear glasses, am more used to a 19" pc screen, and although it took me a few minutes to adjust to the smaller type size, it really wasn't a problem for me.

I know a few other people who have them (the 12" ibooks) and don't have problems with the size of the screen. Ar least a few of these people are older than I am and also wear glasses (at least to read). I'm not sure if they use their ibooks for music production or not though (some are musicians), so I can't offer anything there.

**neutral** · 07-23-2008, 08:02 PM

Hi Azor.

Well I have a 17" MBP right now but I used a 12" Powerbook for a long time before this. I still have it and use it sometimes like when I travel and I don't want to lug around the MBP.

Like Indra, it did take a little time to adjust to the screen since my desktop is dual 19" monitors.... but honestly I got used to it really quickly and it didn't bother me. I used it for everything, it was actually my main computer for awhile when I was moving and had everything else packed away.

Azor · 07-23-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by neutral

Hi Azor.

(Hi neutral

)

woa, THANK YOU very much for you comments, I didn't find anyone who could help me in such "ridiculous" aspect

Actually I was thinking that the 13" screen is 2 inches shorter than mine, BUT pixels don't change, they remain the same so there's no big reason for panic...

**KhanadaRhodes** · 07-23-2008, 11:51 PM

i am currently typing this on a 13" macbook

given that my other computer is a 20" imac with a second ~18" monitor, it's obviously a smaller screen. but to me, it's not too bad. i've even watched movies on my laptop and have been fine. i've never felt like it's too small or anything. plus i got a cute cover for it so now it looks all girly

RedRocksU2 · 07-24-2008, 12:24 AM

Azor, I am looking into buying the 250 gb Black Macbook....but my understanding is that a new batch is coming out in a few weeks, with better features and a better processor....?

keep an eye on macrumors.com for the info. (this is a daily thing for me lately).

As far as the size (13"), I have a cowoker that has the white MB and after using it for almost 1 year, she stated that she should have pruchased a bigger screen. That unit ended up being too small for her. She was using for college btw.

Galeongirl · 07-24-2008, 07:06 AM

Same here Carlos! But I've not heard a thing about the new one, tho it was supposed to be july right?

Azor · 07-24-2008, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRocksU2

keep an eye on macrumors.com for the info

great, thanks for the advise

onebloodonelife · 07-24-2008, 04:31 PM

I have a 13" white Macbook from a little over a year ago, and I have no issues with the screen. It is my main computer for college, and I think it's a nice balance between portability and usability.

Honestly, now an external monitor isn't that expensive, and certainly less than the cost difference between a Macbook and a Macbook Pro.

Azor · 07-25-2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by onebloodonelife

I think it's a nice balance between portability and usability.

I agree with you... all you people are now convincing me to get the whitey thing

07-23-2008, 07:09 PM	#1
Azor Refugee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: A distant airport Posts: 2,180 Local Time: 08:15 AM	Macbook question! Hi dear friends I'm about to buy a new notebook computer and the white macbook is a very attractive possibility for me. But there's one BIG thing that messes my head... the f***ng 13" screen!! I've never had one but I just feel that i'm gonna get crazy with such small screen. I don't even use lenses but I'm afraid to lose my view or something like that... I'm a music producer so audio software is a daily issue for me, and I suppose I need "view space" for adjusting levels, recorded tracks, etc... (I use a 15.4" pc). I would appreciate telling me about your experience using a computer with a 13" screen

07-23-2008, 08:02 PM	#3
neutral pH 7 Forum Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: southwood plantation road Posts: 11,733 Local Time: 10:15 AM	Hi Azor. Well I have a 17" MBP right now but I used a 12" Powerbook for a long time before this. I still have it and use it sometimes like when I travel and I don't want to lug around the MBP. Like Indra, it did take a little time to adjust to the screen since my desktop is dual 19" monitors.... but honestly I got used to it really quickly and it didn't bother me. I used it for everything, it was actually my main computer for awhile when I was moving and had everything else packed away. __________________ email: neutral [at] interference.com

07-24-2008, 07:06 AM	#7
Galeongirl Blue Crack Addict Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bono's clean washed purple socks Posts: 22,751 Local Time: 04:15 PM	Same here Carlos! But I've not heard a thing about the new one, tho it was supposed to be july right? __________________ VP of Dialogue & Pleasure Division & Fender Weaponry for BRI

07-24-2008, 04:31 PM	#9
onebloodonelife Placebo Headwound Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finally back in Minneapolis...Minneapolis, City of Blinding Lights, Cities of Blinding Lights! Posts: 6,270 Local Time: 09:15 AM	I have a 13" white Macbook from a little over a year ago, and I have no issues with the screen. It is my main computer for college, and I think it's a nice balance between portability and usability. Honestly, now an external monitor isn't that expensive, and certainly less than the cost difference between a Macbook and a Macbook Pro. __________________

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07-23-2008, 07:51 PM	#2
indra eeky, who is very naughty Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 10,398 Local Time: 10:15 AM	I had a 12" ibook for a while (am selling it simply because I don't use a laptop and need the money more than an extra toy), do wear glasses, am more used to a 19" pc screen, and although it took me a few minutes to adjust to the smaller type size, it really wasn't a problem for me. I know a few other people who have them (the 12" ibooks) and don't have problems with the size of the screen. Ar least a few of these people are older than I am and also wear glasses (at least to read). I'm not sure if they use their ibooks for music production or not though (some are musicians), so I can't offer anything there.

07-24-2008, 12:24 AM	#6
RedRocksU2 19% pure Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dublin, Ireland.....no seriously. Posts: 14,869 Local Time: 07:15 AM	Azor, I am looking into buying the 250 gb Black Macbook....but my understanding is that a new batch is coming out in a few weeks, with better features and a better processor....? keep an eye on macrumors.com for the info. (this is a daily thing for me lately). As far as the size (13"), I have a cowoker that has the white MB and after using it for almost 1 year, she stated that she should have pruchased a bigger screen. That unit ended up being too small for her. She was using for college btw.