Uncrate has posted a simple list of 10 items that can help you pimp your new MacBook. I was a little disappointed that many dealt with the same concept – eg, several cases were displayed. I also can’t say that Windows XP is “pimping” anything. But the list did mention the Invisible Shield, which I recently took for a test drive.
Uncrate also mentions upgrading to 2GB of RAM, which I completely support. However, they suggested purchasing RAM from OWC. While a worthy Apple supplier, OWC’s offering of 2GB of RAM will run you a hefty $215. When upgrading my MacBook, I opted for 2GB of G.SKILL DDR2-667 from Newegg which cost $160 (2×1GB). As for the case, I went the route of a stylin’ SF Bags sleeve case.
My final pet peeve of the article was the last mention for the keyboard. While I’m sure the Logitech keyboard and mouse combo mentioned is great (I’ve got several Logitech products myself), the entire setup is not bluetooth. Instead it uses RF and requires a dongle – not the most streamlined setup for a Mac user with design in mind, wanting minimal cable clutter. A simple Apple wireless keyboard and mouse can make for a much more pleasurable computing experience. For that uber user, you can’t go wrong with the Logitech G5 Laser mouse with adjustable weights as used by me.
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Its all about the colours!!
Red MBP all the way!
I agree on that keyboard though, a Bluetooth system would be better!
Does anyone know if a bluetooth mouse/keyboard will work when you boot to a CD, like Tech Tools or OS X, or are selecting a boot device?
I wasn’t sure of this so I went with the logitech RF keyboard for Mac. The USB transmitter/reciever is very small and only takes up the width of a single usb port. The only thing thus far that is disappointing is the side scroll on the mouse doesn’t allow “smooth scrolling” like the mighty mouse does.
I beg to differ about the keyboard. I have the S530 and it’s, quite frankly, the best keyboard and mouse I’ve used. The benefits of the keyboard far outweigh the tiny USB dongle you need to use it, and having a proprietary signal for the keyboard is actually beneficial when installing Windows, since the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse don’t work at first before setting up Bluetooth.
I also have to mention that the Macbook cover bag they listed in the site is somewhat bad. Because people are saying that it scratches the Macbook with the zipper, and that the cover is is a little big, so it isn’t that good. There are plenty of other covers out there that are much better. You could read the people comments about the cover in the Apple store.
The Small Alley bag by STM is pretty Pimp, and so is the RAM. But, I know that when I buy from Apple, anything I buy is pretty Pimp comapred to the dull PCs.
Hear hear! The new Dell Inspirons are not “dull” looking. They are pretty nice when purchased with the available snap-on covers. They are also not quite as expensive :)
Edwin, You can use the sfbags sleeve–it doesn’t have any zippers. Now i need to go check out he UnCrate article. I’m happy to pay for quality, but $1000 sounds like someone’s paying to show off a brand name. –Jared