Macbook question!

Azor · 07-23-2008, 08:09 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, 08:51 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, 09:02 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, 09:32 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** · 07-24-2008, 12:51 AM

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, 01:24 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, 08:06 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, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRocksU2

keep an eye on macrumors.com for the info

great, thanks for the advise

onebloodonelife · 07-24-2008, 05:31 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, 05:38 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, 08:09 PM	#1
Azor Refugee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: A distant airport Posts: 2,181 Local Time: 09:14 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, 09:02 PM	#3
neutral pH 7 Forum Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Holland, 1945 Posts: 11,862 Local Time: 10:14 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

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onebloodonelife Starling of the Slipstream Premium Gold Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Take Nicollet out to the ocean Posts: 7,483 Local Time: 09:14 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. __________________ Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.

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07-23-2008, 08:51 PM	#2
indra eeky, who is very naughty Premium Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 10,707 Local Time: 10:14 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, 01:24 AM	#6
RedRocksU2 Blue Crack Addict Premium Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Murrieta, Ca. Posts: 16,029 Local Time: 07:14 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.