My MacBook Pro

FedEx Delivery! - MacBook Pro, HP printer and MacCase bag.
MacBook Pro Box -
MacBook Pro Box -
MacBook Pro Closed - nice view of it's rear end ;) !
MacBook Pro Closed - The CD/DVD drive is on the right, sleep light is in the center and a bit lef of that is the IR receiver for the remote.
MacBook Pro In MacCase Sleeve - Mac Case custom fit sleeve and messenger bag plus HP printer free with rebate!  And another $150 from Apple for an extra 1 Gb of RAM!
MacBook Pro With Accessories - MacBook Pro, AC extension, power brick, DVI -> VGA adapter, remote and installation CDs + manuals.
MacBook Pro Open - Open and ready to work...and play!  CD not included ;).
MacBook Pro - Apple 15.4", 2.16 GHz MacBook Pro w/ dual core Intel processor, 1 Gb RAM, 100 Gb hard drive and [url=http://www.apple-history.com/?page=gallery&model=mbp&performa=off&sort=date&order=ASC]much more...[/url]
Courtesy of Apple -
iChat - From the top - not sure where I found this one.
iChat -
Front Row - Courtesy of Apple -

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

PS: Sorry, no video this time!