Hello and welcome, everyone!

I want to thank all of you who helped make this possible. I couldn't have done it without you! Once again, you've come through in ways I never could've imagined. Now, here's a bit (ok, more than a bit) of info on the machine:

I apologize for the grainy photos, my digital camera died the same day I got the new computer--go figure! These are the last photos I got with it!

In the box
• MacBook Pro
• 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug and power cord
• Lithium-polymer battery
• Apple Remote
• DVI to VGA adapter
• Install/restore DVDs
• Printed and electronic documentation

Processor and Memory
• 2.16GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 2MB on chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed
• 1GB (single SODIMM) on 2.16GHz configuration; two SODIMM slots support up to 2GB
• 667MHz frontside bus

Storage
• 100GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive.
• 4x Slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• Maximum Write: 4x DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and DVD-RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW
• Maximum Read: 8x DVD-ROM; 6x DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW; 4x DVD+R (double layered) and DVD-R (double layered); 24x CD

Communications
• Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking (802.11g standard) (2).
• Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

Display
• 15.4-inch (diagonal) TFT display, support for millions of colors; Optional glossy widescreen display
• Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio;Ê1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio stretched; 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio, 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio stretched

Video and graphics support
• ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics processor, dual link DVI support, 256MB of GDDR3
• Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
• DVI output port
• VGA output using included DVI to VGA adapter
• Built-in iSight camera

Audio
• Combined optical digital input/audio line in (minijack)
• Combined optical digital output/headphone out (minijack)
• Built-in stereo speakers
• Internal omnidirectional microphone (located under left speaker grille)

Expansion
• One FireWire 400 port at up to 400 Mbps
• Two 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports
• ExpressCard/34 slot

Keyboard and trackpad
• Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted ÒTÓ arrangement), and embedded numeric keypad
• Backlit keyboard with ambient light sensors for automatic adjustment of keyboard illumination and screen brightness
• Solid-state scrolling Trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
• Apple Remote included

Software
• Mac OS X v10.4.7 Tiger (includes Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat AV, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Xcode Developer Tools)
• iLife Õ06 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand), Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, iWork Õ06 (30-day trial), Comic Life, FileMaker Pro trial, Omni Outliner
• Photo Booth
• Front Row

Security
• Kensington cable lock slot

Battery and power
• 60-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 4.5 hours of battery life(1)
• 85W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system
• MagSafe Power Adapter port

Size and weight
• Height: 1.0 inch (2.59 cm)
• Width: 14.1 inches (35.7 cm)
• Depth: 9.6 inches (24.3 cm)
• Weight: 5.6 pounds (2.54 kg) with battery and optical drive installed

Once my rebate from Apple arrives, I'll upgrade to the maximum 2 Gb pf RAM.

I had heard there were some issues with noise and heat with the early models, however I've experienced non of that and couldn't be happier with my choice. In fact, the only "problem" I've had is not being able to use my old software. But I knew that going in. The software I'll need from Adobe is around $1700 so I'll have to "make due" until then. But that has nothing to do with the MacBook Pro.

It's been a great machine so far, and if lasts half as long as the last one, I'll be thrilled! Now I just need to spend some more quality time with OSX!

Thanks again, everyone. God bles,

-- Steph