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grimm · 11-12-2008, 11:21 AM

I'm looking to make the move over to mac. But have been reading about some of the quality control issues with the mac book pro's. I realize the computer it self should perform great, but i've read about a yellowish tint across the bottom of the screens, dings and dents on the laptop it self right out of the box, smudges on the screen under the glass, the screen lid not closing properly.

I want to know if anyone has a MBP that has any of these build issues? and if they do what build number was it. ie. MB133LL/A or MB466LL/A etc etc...

Thanks.

CHAOS · 11-12-2008, 11:46 AM

ive had zero issues with mine. im at work so im not sure of the build number.

the4g63 · 11-12-2008, 11:49 AM

I have an older one I bought back in December of '07. Not sure of the build number, but I've had no issues so far.

djb5118 · 11-12-2008, 11:58 AM

i have one and its been great so far. aside from user damage (im a dumbass), it has run like a champ

Erik · 11-12-2008, 12:15 PM

ive never heard of any of those problems(the smudges under the glass and the yellow tint), but i dont own one. i have a iMac, the desktop computer from mac.

Ciotti · 11-12-2008, 12:21 PM

My father is an electrical engineer and on the side he is a starving Mac tech/consultant. I say starving because the god dam things almost never break and if they do they are covered under warranty by just throwing the machine in your car and driving to an Apple store.

My girlfriend has had a Macbook for her last 2 years of college, she abused the dam thing in every way imaginable and even though it shows the scars and dents of being treated like that, it still works perfectly.

Jeffros Spec V · 11-12-2008, 12:38 PM

I've had my Mac for about 5 months and I love it. No problems thus far and it runs like a champ and comes loaded with cool features and ZERO Advertisements.

Mercury · 11-12-2008, 12:45 PM

I bought my Macbook Pro in May and it is solid as a rock. No blemishes or screen issues. I am actually trying to sell it so PM me if you are interested.

Honest_Bob · 11-12-2008, 01:02 PM

I wouldnt worry about it being damaged upon arrival. I'm sure if you went into a mac store they would open it up and let you look at it before you took it home. You can also opt for the 3 year extended warranty. You havent experienced REAL support until you've delt with Apple support.

grimm · 11-12-2008, 04:05 PM

well i'm not too too worried about their support. but i am worried about the yellowish tint i hear about across the bottom of the screens. supposedly it's been resolved when they switched to using lg screens.
I'm looking to purchase a MB133LL/A which isn't the newest mac book pro out there. so i was just hoping to see if these problems existed on that model or if that one is clear.

sisforsurfing · 11-12-2008, 04:15 PM

I've had mine since August and it's been flawless. Admittedly not a long time, but I commute with it every day, never turn it off (just close the lid which puts it to sleep), run at least 5 or 6 programs at all times (most of which are heavy/eat resources), etc. I've never heard of the yellowish tint, either.

FWIW, some of the blogs are reporting that people have had issues with the new (and very cool) glass trackpad not registering clicks sometimes. If that's worked out I'd say you have nothing to worry about. Plus, you'll be the coolest guy around for like 2 months until Mac comes out with something cooler than the new ones.

IB'macsareoverpriced'bypage3

ndubz · 11-12-2008, 08:20 PM

The only one is that my lid doesnt close as good as wen it was new. It still closes though. great product though. u deff should get one.

Tyler · 11-12-2008, 08:59 PM

i have a normal macbook and i love it no problems

Zillon · 11-12-2008, 10:41 PM

I've had my MBP since July. I love it, and the one I have now has been flawless.

However, I am on my 2nd one. The first one, the case was warped slightly. Took it back and exchanged it, no issues.

Just check it over before you leave the store.

R33E8 · 11-13-2008, 12:20 AM

My cousin bought a MBP in mid August and the second day or so he had a wavy back light effect kinda thing going on.. It was like every other back light LED turned off or something...

Vypurr · 11-13-2008, 12:31 AM

Hold off on buying the new MBP until they get the touchpad sorted out! There are many problems with them now (since they lack a click button, you just tap the pad) where half of the time the tap function stops working, as well as when you put your hand onto the pad to move, it thinks you are clicking. There have also been reports of people having their pads break from light drops and bumps. I would hold off until they address that issue!

Zillon · 11-13-2008, 12:46 AM

I'm glad I got the last-gen, personally.

I like having a button to click and hold when doing things in PS and AI.

S4toSTI · 11-13-2008, 12:49 AM

When you do buy one you should come buy it from me.

11-12-2008, 11:21 AM	#1
grimm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Member #3058 iTrader: (2)	Mac Book Pro Owners - questions about quality I'm looking to make the move over to mac. But have been reading about some of the quality control issues with the mac book pro's. I realize the computer it self should perform great, but i've read about a yellowish tint across the bottom of the screens, dings and dents on the laptop it self right out of the box, smudges on the screen under the glass, the screen lid not closing properly. I want to know if anyone has a MBP that has any of these build issues? and if they do what build number was it. ie. MB133LL/A or MB466LL/A etc etc... Thanks. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-12-2008, 11:49 AM	#3
the4g63 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Delco Member #5544 My Ride: Evo IX SE iTrader: (0)	I have an older one I bought back in December of '07. Not sure of the build number, but I've had no issues so far. __________________ -Jack

11-12-2008, 11:58 AM	#4
djb5118 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Member #5884 My Ride: SC300 iTrader: (0)	i have one and its been great so far. aside from user damage (im a dumbass), it has run like a champ __________________ Live with Passion.

11-12-2008, 12:15 PM	#5
Erik Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glenside, PA Member #1962 My Ride: 2001 Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo iTrader: (4)	ive never heard of any of those problems(the smudges under the glass and the yellow tint), but i dont own one. i have a iMac, the desktop computer from mac. __________________ --Eric '96 Mazda Miata \| FM V-Maxx Coilovers \| Jackson Racing Exhaust/Intake GONE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 01' Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo \| Daily \| NoMods

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Ciotti Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: is everything (Cherry Hill) Member #8225 My Ride: 96' Cobra Vert iTrader: (0)	My father is an electrical engineer and on the side he is a starving Mac tech/consultant. I say starving because the god dam things almost never break and if they do they are covered under warranty by just throwing the machine in your car and driving to an Apple store. My girlfriend has had a Macbook for her last 2 years of college, she abused the dam thing in every way imaginable and even though it shows the scars and dents of being treated like that, it still works perfectly. __________________ Ciotti Industries: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 8 reps for your driver mod muscles To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. When something has foibles and won't handle perfectly, that gives it a particularly human quality as it makes mistakes. That's how we can build a relationship with a car that other people just won't get - Jeremy Clarkson

11-12-2008, 11:46 AM	#2
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	ive had zero issues with mine. im at work so im not sure of the build number.

11-12-2008, 12:38 PM	#7
Jeffros Spec V Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Langhorne PA Member #263 iTrader: (0)	I've had my Mac for about 5 months and I love it. No problems thus far and it runs like a champ and comes loaded with cool features and ZERO Advertisements.

11-12-2008, 12:45 PM	#8
Mercury Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2008 Member #6745 My Ride: a couple chevy's iTrader: (-1)	I bought my Macbook Pro in May and it is solid as a rock. No blemishes or screen issues. I am actually trying to sell it so PM me if you are interested. __________________ 2003 Corvette z06 (10psi) 2008 HHR SS (24psi) 1987 Suzuki Samurai (no boost To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. )

11-12-2008, 01:02 PM	#9
Honest_Bob TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Easton, PA Member #1179 My Ride: 05 WRX Wagon iTrader: (2)	I wouldnt worry about it being damaged upon arrival. I'm sure if you went into a mac store they would open it up and let you look at it before you took it home. You can also opt for the 3 year extended warranty. You havent experienced REAL support until you've delt with Apple support. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-12-2008, 04:05 PM	#10
grimm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Member #3058 iTrader: (2)	well i'm not too too worried about their support. but i am worried about the yellowish tint i hear about across the bottom of the screens. supposedly it's been resolved when they switched to using lg screens. I'm looking to purchase a MB133LL/A which isn't the newest mac book pro out there. so i was just hoping to see if these problems existed on that model or if that one is clear. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-12-2008, 04:15 PM	#11
sisforsurfing Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Member #267 My Ride: 2003 WRX wagon iTrader: (2)	I've had mine since August and it's been flawless. Admittedly not a long time, but I commute with it every day, never turn it off (just close the lid which puts it to sleep), run at least 5 or 6 programs at all times (most of which are heavy/eat resources), etc. I've never heard of the yellowish tint, either. FWIW, some of the blogs are reporting that people have had issues with the new (and very cool) glass trackpad not registering clicks sometimes. If that's worked out I'd say you have nothing to worry about. Plus, you'll be the coolest guy around for like 2 months until Mac comes out with something cooler than the new ones. IB'macsareoverpriced'bypage3 __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

11-12-2008, 08:20 PM	#12
ndubz Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: tristate area Member #6107 iTrader: (1)	The only one is that my lid doesnt close as good as wen it was new. It still closes though. great product though. u deff should get one.

11-12-2008, 08:59 PM	#13
Tyler Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Jersey Member #6663 My Ride: 335i dd & SR'd Hatch iTrader: (0)	i have a normal macbook and i love it no problems

11-12-2008, 10:41 PM	#14
Zillon Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In Pennsylvania Member #5760 My Ride: 2013 JCW GP iTrader: (0)	I've had my MBP since July. I love it, and the one I have now has been flawless. However, I am on my 2nd one. The first one, the case was warped slightly. Took it back and exchanged it, no issues. Just check it over before you leave the store. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-13-2008, 12:20 AM	#15
R33E8 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Jersey Member #1362 My Ride: a slow car iTrader: (3)	My cousin bought a MBP in mid August and the second day or so he had a wavy back light effect kinda thing going on.. It was like every other back light LED turned off or something...

11-13-2008, 12:46 AM	#17
Zillon Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In Pennsylvania Member #5760 My Ride: 2013 JCW GP iTrader: (0)	I'm glad I got the last-gen, personally. I like having a button to click and hold when doing things in PS and AI. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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