Talk:MacBook (2006–2012)/Archive 1

message: Information about the release of the MacBooks has been leaked and recorded in an article on Think Secret. I edited this article to be about the MacBooks (speculative) and no longer redirect to the MacBook Pro's because of the trustworthiness of Think Secret's speculations Feel free to disagree with me. Brett 17:35, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I disagree with you, but since ThinkSecret is verifiable, it works. there is a difference between verifiable and true, however. -- Chris Ccool2ax 03:24, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

text: I tend to agree, but given the expectation of an announcement Real Soon Now (TM), I think we can afford to let the article hang around for a few more days. MFNickster 03:26, 16 May 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Speculation

message: I'm not sure the following excerpt is factually correct:
:The new glossy display has different reflective properties than the traditional matte style, and is said to increase overall display contrast.  Apple's approach with the new glossy display is similar to other PC manufacturers, such as Sony with its XBRITE displays.
I was under the impression that Sony's displays were much less reflective, and probably correctly classified as anti-glare. It may also be mentioned for NPOV balance that some users have been complaining about the reflection being excessive. - Samsara (talk • contribs) 11:40, 18 May 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: But the MacBook's display is not anti-glare, and is reflective ? — Wackymacs 18:55, 18 May 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: The MacBook's display is anti-reflective, like the anti-reflective (aka. glossy) screens from other vendors.  "Anti-reflective" doesn't mean that there is no reflection; it means that the the total amount of reflected light is lower (i.e. power response measured over the full hemisphere of the display).  However, because the light that does get reflected is direct, not diffuse, the actual reflections may appear more intense and easily visible. --Chris Thompson 19:46, 18 May 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: If you've ever seen a Sony and MacBook display side by side, you'll understand that they have very different reflective properties, and the above statement ("similar to [...] Sony with its XBRITE displays") will then seem contrived. Sony displays have some kind of extra scattering that means they're little use as mirrors, much in contrast to the MacBook. - Samsara (talk • contribs) 14:24, 19 May 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Glossy screen: anti-glare? 

message: This article failed to become a good article as the lead section is too long. Cheung1303 05:17, 22 May 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Yes, that's nonsense. A good lead section for an FA is three to four paragraphs. - Samsara (talk • contribs) 14:27, 22 May 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I also agree so I promoted this article. Tarret 14:34, 22 May 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Failed GA

message: Any data on this? - Samsara (talk • contribs) 22:31, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Battery life? 

message: Hello people, is it appropriate to create a new section called Issues with macbook or heat issues.
There has been reports that a small plastic strip covering the rear exhaust vents when you open the mabook, its causing excessive heat. The plastic strip was Apple's way to protect dust from getting inside the laptop. Also caution about using laptop on your thighs.
See reference 
Just a thought
--Visik 11 June 2006
:I don't have a strong opinion on this. I ended up thinking it was not notable (in contrast to the thermal paste issue which seems to affect the MBP more than the MB). Just a plastic strip that they forget to explicitly label with a "pull here" tab. On the other hand, it can be seen as representative of the many small issues that keep cropping up with Apple products, but that's bordering on original research. - Samsara (talk • contribs) 19:45, 12 June 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: It's not worth a special section - just a mention in the "Criticisms" section is fine. There's no need to create a whole section devoted to just one issue - until MacBooks start busting into flames like the old PowerBooks, and there's no evidence of that yet. :P. –-  kungming·2 | (Talk·Contact) 05:49, 13 June 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Heat Issue

message: For clarification, the stock black MacBook is identical in terms of specs to the white midrange MacBook - with the sole exception of the 80GB hard drive in the black MacBook. The price difference is $200. However, if one upgrades the midrange white MacBook with an 80GB hard drive, then the price difference is $150. This is in reply to some recent edits which confused the price differences between the two. See the MacBook on the Apple Store here for more info. –-  kungming·2 | (Talk·Contact) 06:17, 14 June 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Price differences 

message: I added "reportedly" to the blurb about Apple replacing/fixing discolored MacBooks only because there's been no official release or knowledge base article on Apple's website yet.  My own MacBook is affected by the discoloration, and my local Apple Store is in fact taking care of it. raekwon 00:55, 5 July 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Discoloration

message: Does it deserve mention that MacBooks are made by Asustek? (Corby 02:09, 5 July 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I think it should be said somewhere --BJ 19:17, 5 October 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Asustek

message: Hi all,
I am delisting this article because it reads sort of like a sales pamphlet. For example, the sentence "The MacBook was introduced on May 16, 2006 to immediate availability in all United States." This raises the question was the MacBook not released outside the United States? The article lacks insight into the product's success, its marketing and technical details beyond those available through the Apple website. It does list a few customer issues which is good but overall I feel the article can be improved if it is to become a good article. If you disagree with this delisting you may ask for a review here or if you have made changes to the article to address these issues you can renominate it here. Please don't be discouraged, this article is valuable part of Wikipedia but it just does not meet the criteria for a good article.
Cedars 05:07, 26 July 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Reasons for delisting

message: Changed "laptop" to "notebook". Apple notebook computers are NOT laptop computers. See Apple press releases for details. Their computers run too hot for normal use as a laptop. Jgw 20:37, 1 August 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I have a Macbook and it works fine as a laptop, Apple just changed the wording to save their ass from lawsuits. --BJ 19:17, 5 October 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Laptop Vs. Notebook

message: Why does the Macbook have its own catergory? --BJ 21:45, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Catergories

message: Apple has released an update for Macbooks that experience RSD (random shut downs). It lets the fans run on high speed for about 10 seconds. I think we should put this in, but I don't understand how a software like this can solve a Hardware problem oO? (Me-pawel 00:45, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: It's already in the problems section. --BJ 02:05, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Random Shut Downs

message: I clearned up some paragraphs making it easier to read, added a few sources, and I also added a few links to various websites covering the MacBook problems, including stainedbook.info, macbookrandomshutdowns.com, appledefects.com, and macintouch.com
Anyone else know of some sites that track problems? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.171.214.1 (talk) 21:46, November 1, 2006
:I cleaned up your edit and refactored some of it, I hope you don't mind. BJ 05:03, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Problems