New toy ordered :D

[Lowe]

Just been given the go ahead to order a laptop for me.

MBP 2.4ghz, 4gb, 160 7200rpm drive, 17" hi res glossy screen, Superdrive.

Can't wait

/EDIT: Oh and yes, it'll be folding too

[Fraz]

Nice! But why the glossy screen?! (I personally hate them)

If you're doing grid stuff on it, you'd better watch your temps. I can only run grid jobs on a single core on my 15" MBP, as it gets too hot if both cores are running @100% all of the time. Download smcFanControl... it'll tell you the cpu temp as well as give you control over the fan speed

[Lowe]

I prefer the glossy screens, especially as some of the work can be done outside. Somehow I find they're better outside.

As for temps, if it melts, it melts - it's not mine and it's guaranteed for 3 years. It'll get replaced before then.

[CocoPops]

I've got the 15 inch 2.4..

lurvely machine.

I went for the matte screen having had the glossy screen on the macbook.

[Guy]

I havnt seen the matt screen, but I havnt had any real problems with the glossy screen on my macbook.

[crazy]

hate glossy screens, can't see a thing when it's sunny

[Fraz]

Glossy screens are just a scam if you ask me. A new "better" feature that saves manufacturers a few quid to improve their profit margins. Angers me greatly.

[Gordy]

I have some glossys and some standard and they both have their advantages. I wouldn't pay more for a glossy screen but if it comes with one its not a deal killer for me.

[Guy]

I wouldnt pay an extra for one, but when its a choice of either or, id probabily go again for a glossy.

[lost eden]

17" hi res glossy screen

What exactly is a low res computer monitor?!

I wish my MacBook came with the option of a matte screen... this glossy finish is dreadful in 99% of light conditions. Here at my desk it's worse than the GLASS CRT sitting next to it!

[Gordy]

The 17mbp has the option for a very high res display. The same as some 24in displays!

[mightymouse]

i love glossy screens, a lot easier to clean, better colours and definitely great for movies