“Apple’s new MacBook ranks as one of the company’s most anticipated laptops ever,” Rob Pegoraro reports for The Washington Post. “In general, the MacBook represents a tremendous advance over the iBook that it replaces. It starts at $1,099, $100 more than its predecessor, but is barely heavier (the review model loaned by Apple weighed 5.14 pounds) and offers a wider, brighter, glossier screen (13.3 inches across). Its most important feature lies inside, a 1.83 or 2 GHz Intel Core Duo processor.”
“Like the Intel-based iMac, Mac mini and MacBook Pro, the MacBook rips through software revised for these new processors — including the bundled Mac OS X 10.4 operating system and iLife ’06 multimedia suite, plus a growing number of third-party applications,” Pegoraro reports. “And the MacBook can run Windows itself. You can employ Microsoft’s operating system inside Mac OS X using the pre-release version of Parallels Workstation, an upcoming, $80 release from Herndon-based Parallels ( http://www.parallels.com ), or you can download Apple’s free Boot Camp software ( http://www.apple.com/bootcamp ) to add a completely separate, faster copy of Windows XP that can be booted instead of OS X each time you start the MacBook. Either way, buying the MacBook — or any other Intel-based Mac — means never having to say ‘I’m sorry, I can’t run this program on my computer.'”
“The MacBook provides only two USB ports, lacks a memory-card reader or PC Card expansion slot and even leaves out a modem. That last feature could be deal-breaker; if you ever must use dial-up, your only option is a $49 external model sold by Apple,” Pegoraro reports.
MacDailyNews Note: How is it a “deal-breaker,” when you can simply toss the $49 Apple USB modem in your backback?
Pegoraro continues, “The review unit repeatedly lost the wireless signal of an Apple AirPort Extreme WiFi access point, even while Windows laptops in the same room stayed online. MacBook users have posted similar complaints in Apple’s discussion forums. Weirdly enough, this problem didn’t emerge when I rebooted the MacBook into Windows — which suggests that Apple should be able to fix it by updating the MacBook’s software… Glitches such as the MacBook’s erratic WiFi reception and almost painfully hot surfaces undercut that appeal. Apple has taught its users to expect better, and it ought to be able to deliver as much before long.”
Full review here.
MacDailyNews Take: Surprisingly harsh, but a fair-enough review by Pegoraro. We do think the MacBook is a much better machine than the overall impression of it that Pegoraro leaves his readers – and so do most other reviewers. Please see the related articles below.
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I replaced my 12″ Powerbook with a Macbook. I noticed enough of an improvement in the WiFi antennae on the Macbook that I was able to get rid of my second Airport Express repeater and take that with me on trips. Also, my Macbook is much cooler than my 867 Powerbook.
Did I just get lucky? I LOVE this thing!
Me want one.
What percentage of users choose glacially slow dial-up versus high-speed access (wireless, DSL, cable, and satellite)? This is like complaining that the MacBook has a design deficiency because it lacks a floppy drive.
Even when I worked in rural Alaska north of the Arctic Circle I had 24/7 high-speed access.
I am planning on getting a MacBook or a MacBook Pro as soon as someone comes up with an alternative to Folio Views.
I’m still using this old classic app because there seems to be no other software that can handle the extremely large text files that folio is designed to handle. Logos says they are working on one, and it was supposed to be out in January ’06 then they pushed it back to June ’06. Now they say it won’t be out till late fall or winter.
Regarding the “scorching hot surfaces.” I’ve actually found my BlackBook to much cooler than I was expecting. There was so much bad press about how hot it was going to be my expectations were pretty high. When it’s running off the battery and the cpu is slowed down a little, it’s not any hotter than the 12″ powerbook was.
But one big improvement is that the heat in the macbook is no longer localized under your left wrist. The heat seems more to come from under the keyboard somewhere. Which means that no matter how hot the machine gets, if it’s sitting on a table top you’re not likely to notice. And your palms always have a comfortable cool place to rest.
I’m not sure what all the complaints are about. The MacBook rulez. It’s fricken boss.
MW forces. Hmm.
“Hot surfaces”
Apparently, nobody told him about the plastic strip in the exhaust vent. There’s plenty fo comments on this out there.
Macsweep:
How large are the text files you’re editing? I have just completed a novel that exceeds 500 pages, and it is readily manipulated in Word with 2 GB in MS Word.
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meatofmoose wrote: “What percentage of users choose glacially slow dial-up versus high-speed access (wireless, DSL, cable, and satellite)? … Even when I worked in rural Alaska north of the Arctic Circle I had 24/7 high-speed access.”
To which I respond with the following (numbers from last year):
“When you look at pure numbers, the current U.S. population of 296 million translates into about 200 million Internet users, and 69 million — or 35 percent — with access to broadband.”
http://pda.physorg.com/lofi-news-broadband-internet-not_5386.html
So blow it out your ass, you egocentric jerk.
Great computer but despite the most advanced operation system on the planet, ooodddles and googles of integrated apps that would otherwise cost hundreds of dollars …. a beautiful interface … solid construction …virus free .. etc … etc… etc… etc… etc…
I think I must pass on all that because there is no outdated modem included …..
My logic is impeccable …. and I am for ever and always …. your PC idiot..
MDN: “How is it a “deal-breaker,” when you can simply toss the $49 Apple USB modem in your backback?”
Because you’ve just raised the price of your computer by 4.5 percent to give it functionality that everyone else includes, plus have to deal with a dongle hanging of the machine?
meatofmoose, you are an idiot.
hundreds of thousands of people in the United States don’t have access to broadband internet and are forced to ‘dial-up’. This is no fault of their own, but rather the location of their home.
Dennis, you seem a touch cranky. Get outside for some fresh air. You’ll feel better!
MDN: “How is it a “deal-breaker,” when you can simply toss the $49 Apple USB modem in your backback?”
Because it’s a hassle to need to have a seperate device to use when you’re not in a place that offers broadband, or if you simply want to send or receive faxes. Especially when most other notebook manufacturers include a modem.
Besides that, over 50% of users in the US still use dial-up access according to most reports- “hiding” the cost of the additional modem (Look! A new MacBook for only $1099! Uh, wait, if I want to dial up to my service provider, it’s actually $1148).
It’s especially ironic since OS X has built-in faxing capabilty, but the notebook has no built-in way to send or receive faxes…
…must….resist….hanging…..dongle…..joke….
Hey people that 50% of users still using dial-up aren’t buying new $1000 laptops. There using hand me down PCs running Windows98. I personally know of no-one uaing dial-up with a new machine.
It is pretty goofy that the modem is not built-in. I know plenty of people using dial-up.
“hundreds of thousands of people in the United States don’t have access to broadband internet and are forced to ‘dial-up’. This is no fault of their own, but rather the location of their home.”
Yeah, and that is a shame, but Apple has *always* been the first company to ditch legacy tech. So, frankly, to even bring it up at this point is fairly silly. Its like complaining that a Sony gadget uses the proprietary Sony memory stick: you know going in that its going to be the case so why bitch?
Any why just modems? It also doesn’t have a parallel port, a VGA port, a floppy drive, etc.
That’s just what Apple does.
Yes, it would be a nice courtesy if Apple included it but Apple is extremely size conscious and profit conscious. I’m sure they’ve done the math and determined that leaving out a modem loses X dollars in sales while saving Y dollars in manufacturing costs, and decided that it works out for them.
Cest la vie.
The Macbook is a fantastic portable computer.
I wouldn’ swap my MBP for one but nevertheless its a nice piece of kit. Class leading design with class leading operating systm means a sure fire winner.
Anyone reading this who hasnt switched do ourself a favour and purchase one of the new Macs and you’ll soon be wanting to track me down and buy me a drink.
Checking MDNews from my older iBook in a hotel in England, and they have internet. I’ve been to 10 countries in the past year, and all of them had internet access. Who in their right mind would use a modem?
>Because it’s a hassle to need to have a seperate device to use when you’re not in a place that offers broadband,>
Separate–nearly always spelled incorrectly. Root-to pare or cut away.
Now dongle, that word was worked in wonderfully well whenever we were willing.
The spelling police.
I am VERY happy about this review.
Sure, I love Apple, but until the major media is reporting about the quality issues Apple is having, Apple is going to do nothing.
I hate to say it, I really do. But the quality problems are completely out of control.
It is true that:
The MacBook gets too hot, especially compared with their pc counterparts.
The MacBook does drop internet access.
It is true, and Apple should be ashamed of themselves.
I own the black MacBook. Cost two grand with all the upgrades. And while I love it and the speed, the quality sucks.
Apple needs to get BACK into the quality business.
“It is true that:
The MacBook gets too hot, especially compared with their pc counterparts.
The MacBook does drop internet access.
It is true, and Apple should be ashamed of themselves.”
Its true *for you* and I’m very sorry to hear it.
I bought my Macbook the day they came out (mid-level config) and have had none of the problems you mention so I think its a bit presumptuous to state categorically that MacBooks *do* have those problems as if it is a certainty.
My MacBook *does not* get any hotter than my iBook G4 did.
My MacBook has *never* dropped a wireless signal. And, in fact, routinely sees more wireless networks than my two friends (one Lenovo thinkpad, one aluminum powerbook).
As far as I’m concerned, Apple has nothing to be ashamed of.
A brand new design is bound to have few clunkers roll off the assembly line but judging from my experience and other comments on this board I don’t see how anyone can come to the conclusion that all MacBooks have this or that problem.
I seriously doubt that I “got lucky” on every listed issue.
I’m glad they don’t have a modem in it, i haven’t used modems since 2000. My 3G cellphone has free data access with my provider and bluetooth so why use a slow modem and charge users for something they’re never going to use?
TRROSEN hit the nail on the head when he said: “Hey people, that 50% of users still using dial-up aren’t buying new $1000 laptops. There [sic] using hand me down PCs running Windows98.”
There’s Lies, Damned Lies and then there are Statistics.
50% of the US population using Dial-up means absolutely nothing in the case of the MacBook.
(Dennis: get a life!)
Link to news MDN will never post:
Anti-Apple, Anti-DRM protest at Apple store in San Francisco
Photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/quinn/tags/drmprotest/
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http://www.boingboing.net/2006/06/09/antiitunes_drm_demon.html
Macfanboy #12: MDN already covered the story! (June 8)
I loved the photos — especially the large quote from Steve. Shows that Steve is all for protecting consumer’s rights! That may not be what they intended — but that sure is the message.
Absolutely great advertising for Apple. The protester’s plan has totally backfired — and besides, these days, any publicity is good publicity!
GO APPLE! And thanks to all the goofy dudes in the yellow costumes who really need to get a life anyway!
R: Me want one, too, but me too poor.
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It’s kind of ironic how people with less money will go for the $1099 MacBook, since it’s the cheapest comsumer laptop that Apple makes, and these same people will be the one’s who can’t afford $50 per month for broadband. So, instead of the MacBook costing Apple another $5 to manufacture with a modem built in, the folks with less money have to shell out $49 for another accessory to tote around with their laptop.
I view the modem issue is about a technological tipping point. Modems are available for those who want/need them, but for the majority, they are no longer necessary. Want one? Get one. There are people I know that stillw ant zip drives. Ok… just cuz/ they want it doesn’t mean it isn’t time to let it go.
From the same broadband article someone quoted above:
>Although broadband has not yet blanketed the entire nation, the sought->after demographics, no matter how small or remote, are connected.
I bought two MacBooks (1.8 GHz and 2.0 GHz, both 1 GB RAM), one to replace an iBook 12″ and another to replace a PowerBook 12″.
The MacBooks are superlative. No heat issues, the WiFi is so sensitive, I’m now able to pick base stations I didn’t know existed and the think is fast.
I strongly recommend this Apple notebook.
One more thing®
As for the lack of a built-in modem being a “deal breaker”, I don’t know anyone personally other than a few grandmas still using modems. Honestly.
I haven’t used one in over five years and I do a lot of traveling all around this planet. Usually there is free high speed WiFi, paid WiFi or LAN connections.
If a built-in modem is really a “deal breaker” for you, are you sure you need a new, bad ass, Intel Mac? Think about it.
Rock on Steve!
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<b>You never know when you’re going to be stuck with dial-up.<b>
In January, my local telephone company switched my ISP to… my local telephone company, during a conversation in which I said repeatedly, “I am not switching from my ISP”.
It took me five months to get the situation resolved.
During the 5th month, I had to use dial-up for 3 1/2 weeks while the local phone company and my ISP troubleshooted my lack of a PPPoE server.
It was better than no Internet access, but it sure was a pain. Thank goodness I have a built-in modem in my 3 year old iMac, because if I had been forced to go out and spend another $50 for that painful month, that would have added insult to injury.
PS. I second the remark that OS X has built-in software support for faxing, but the new products do not have the hardware to support it. What’s wrong with this picture ??
No modem? I won’t buy it because it won’t take my old 8-tracks tapes.
Waiting to get one before the school year, but I can barely wait.
Does anybody know if there’s any idea of Apple changing the MacBook in any way at the conference? If not, I’ll go and get mine now.
Fax? what the hell is fax?
My Powerbook has a modem, but I don’t know if it actually works because I have never tried to use it. I haven’t used dialup for at least 4 or 5 years now. Wireless at home, ethernet at work.
Modem = Floppies.
Good riddance.
Its still annoying to have to use a seperate device to take care of business out in the Ozarks or whereever. Damnit I hate the wireless coverage in the Ozarks…
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If you’re thinking of buying a Macbook and don’t, you are an idiot.
Period.
The Macbook rocks. I LOVE mine.
Tom
I rarely post… but whoever says they can’t handle not having dial-up is a pure wanker. I mean, as if… I mean, like fsck… you know?!?! Man? Dial-up is for losers, Macbooks are for winners. I’m getting one just in hopes that one day I’ll need dial-up access… Then I will shoot myself in the head.
MW: seen. As in “I don’t think I’ve ever SEEN a 56k modem”
January 24, 1984:
Folio Views is a database type of thing that allows quick access to thousands of pages of text. Apparently many law firms use Folio. My church has about eleven thousand pages of text archives and they use Folio Views. They have tried in vain to find any thing else on the Mac platform. On the Windows platform they are using Logos’ Libronix.
I use the modem on my PowerBook to send/receive faxes from time to time. I’m gonna miss my internal modem when Merom is released and it’s time to upgrade.
No high-speed internet here in rural downeast Maine. No DSL, no cable, no wireless, not even satellite for most areas. The cable company lines go right past, but they won’t service us.
Left turn, Clyde.
Too funny!
From TRROSEN: “Hey people that 50% of users still using dial-up aren’t buying new $1000 laptops. There using hand me down PCs running Windows98. I personally know of no-one uaing dial-up with a new machine.”
Well I guess THAT is a definitive study then …
Seriously, given that the MacBook is a consumer oriented machine, leaving a modem out is in my opinion an oversight that should be corrected.
Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2:
This baby’s blocking all your damn popups! Isn’t that cool?
meatofmoose wrote: “What percentage of users choose glacially slow dial-up versus high-speed access (wireless, DSL, cable, and satellite)? … Even when I worked in rural Alaska north of the Arctic Circle I had 24/7 high-speed access.”
To which I respond with the following (numbers from last year):
“When you look at pure numbers, the current U.S. population of 296 million translates into about 200 million Internet users, and 69 million — or 35 percent — with access to broadband.”
http://pda.physorg.com/lofi-news-broadband-internet-not_5386.html
So blow it out your ass, you egocentric jerk.
meatofmoose, you are an idiot.
hundreds of thousands of people in the United States don’t have access to broadband internet and are forced to ‘dial-up’. This is no fault of their own, but rather the location of their home.
Dennis and db:
Thank you for your insightful, if not gracious, discourse regarding the social inadequacies and economic hardships experienced by some citizens of the United States. I was not aware that the lack of high-speed internet access was so prevalent nor was I aware that the cost of such services were beyond the financial means of so many citizens.
Don’t worry, lads, I understand that power utility companies may be offering high-speed access in the future, provide that you have electrical service to your homes. I guess you will have to enjoy 56k until then.
http://marketplace.publicradio.org/shows/2006/05/11/AM200605112.html
$50 is very expensive for a modem. I really wish it would be built in or something more like $20. I live no more than 30 miles from Wichita, KS, and just 5 miles out of a smaller town. The only services other than dial-up available to us are DTN Speednet and satellite, both of which cost $50+ per month, not to mention setup. Dial-up is pathetically slow, especially when you pay $24 per month. There’s no excuse for this. The entire country should have cheap high-speed, but until we do, maybe abandoning the modem should wait.
My page timer said it took 59.851 sec to reload this page. Like I said, pathetic.
DB and Dennis:
Why can’t you two simply relocate? Are you too destitute to move or buy high-speed access? Are you physically disabled? Do you have an education that would allow you to relocate and get a better job? Do you plan improving your career options through education? Seriously, where do you live and what are your occupations?
To the idiot who told meatofmoose to “blow it out your ass”, are you a retard? You better go to US census bureau people topics page and read the statistics of who owns computers and who uses computers. They do keep numbers on the usage and ownership of computers for households. There is also a link for the numbers for the Bureau of Labor and Industry also. Simple searchs can get you the governments numbers.
Just to remind readers that there is a world outside of the United States of America. In Australia many country people, who don’t live near towns rely on internet dial-up. In fact if I had a dollar for every country person who talked about broadband (by the sloooow Australian standards) I’d be a very rich man. Of course a dial-up modem doesn’t cost much but now it will add to the cost for some potential buyers. I’d think this may also be the case for many rural Americans.
There was another article a few days ago, reported by MDN where the writer couldn’t find a PC competitor within $538 more than a MacBook, but he complained that the MB didn’t have 2 card reader slots and a modem.
So I guess that’s what it comes down to – the computer company can put in lots of gadgets, all of which no single user will use – or put in none of that junk and let you the user decide what you want.
And for ALLLL that inconvenience, Apple pays you $538.00.
Sounds like a pretty bloody good deal.
And to the people quoting inane statistics about how 50% of users still use dial-up. Aren’t you missing the point? Let me spell it out …
50% of people DON’T use dial-up!!!
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You’re arguing that people should be forced to buy something they don’t need or want. SHEEESH
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“Besides that, over 50% of users in the US still use dial-up access according to most reports- “hiding” the cost of the additional modem (Look! A new MacBook for only $1099! Uh, wait, if I want to dial up to my service provider, it’s actually $1148).”
If those people are so behind the times, do you think they are going to be buying a new MacBook? My guess is that a majority of those dial-up folks are using old machines as well. I say good riddance to the modem!!
Mac heads need to face the facts that the MacBook sucks. It is overpriced, slow, and has terrible WiFi capability. Why would anyone purchase an overheating disaster from Apple when they can purchase a better computer with more capability for a cheaper price from Dell or HP?
Only the lemmings from Apple would purchase this pile of dung. With Apple stock crashing and big companies like Microsoft and Adobe refusing to port anything over to these stupid computers shows that Apple is on its last legs. Expect them to crash and burn over the next 12 to 18 months.
Heck, I live in Boulder County, CO (outside of city limits). There is a Seagate Plant 1 mile away, Amgen is 2 miles away, and IBM is 5 miles away and I CANNOT get DSL or Cable. All is can get is dial-up or satellite. I thought about Verizon Broad-band but my Verizon cell service is sporadic at my house. (Besides, I couldn’t use it on a MacBook anyway.)
So yes, I am typing this on a 1Ghz, iBook using dial-up!
You don’t know the history of dial up on iBooks. I do.
I live on a corn/beef farm that has been in my family for over 100 years. I do not envy you… not even close.
My access to high speed internet has nothing to do with financial concerns, as I am quite well off. It is a problem because many people who live in the ‘country’ live to far away from metropolitan areas to receive service such as cable.
Perhaps you don’t understand how to read a basic map… If everyone in the U.S. was able to have cable internet, that would be Billions and Billions of miles of cable being laid down, which is obviously not justifiable.
Some emerging technologies that will allow U.S. Citizens to have high speed include satellite internet, Fiber optics, use of existing power lines, etc.
For all of you pompous assholes out there, who think that anyone who does not have high speed it just to poor or ignorant to have it… try stepping outside of your little bubble once and a while. By landmass, I would guestemate that around 95% of the U.S. does not have access to reliable High speed internet.
I am not bashing Apple for not offering it standard, that is fine. Let the market determine these things. I am willing to lop down my 50 bucks to get it, and I don’t think you should have to pay for it if you don’t want it.
“I live on a corn/beef farm that has been in my family for over 100 years. I do not envy you… not even close.”
Who cares about your family history or your blissful bucolic lifestyle of shoveling manure, seeing that it’s irrelevant to the topic.
“My access to high speed internet has nothing to do with financial concerns, as I am quite well off. It is a problem because many people who live in the ‘country’ live to far away from metropolitan areas to receive service such as cable.”
What is the limitation to wireless and satellite internet access in your location? Also, if DSL is delivered through standard telephone wires what is the reason that you can’t use DSL?
“Perhaps you don’t understand how to read a basic map… If everyone in the U.S. was able to have cable internet, that would be Billions and Billions of miles of cable being laid down, which is obviously not justifiable. “
Do you want taxpayers to subsidize the obvious economically unjustifiable option of bringing you high-speed cable access? That doesn’t sound like a very good use of public funds.
“For all of you pompous assholes out there, who think that anyone who does not have high speed it just to poor or ignorant to have it… try stepping outside of your little bubble once and a while. By landmass, I would guestemate that around 95% of the U.S. does not have access to reliable High speed internet.”
Hey, it’s your choice to stay on the ranch. Here are your options, Cletus, slop the hogs and use dial-up, sell the farm and move to town, or buy satellite or wireless access and shut up.
“Who cares about your family history or your blissful bucolic lifestyle of shoveling manure, seeing that it’s irrelevant to the topic.”
Maybe if you would read the posts above my comment you would understand.
“What is the limitation to wireless and satellite internet access in your location? Also, if DSL is delivered through standard telephone wires what is the reason that you can’t use DSL?”
Many people do not have a ‘clear view of the southern sky’. Also, the upload time of satellite internet is Sloooowwww. Wireless is not an option for nearly as many people as cable. DSL is not available in my area of the country. As it is not in many areas of the country.
“Do you want taxpayers to subsidize the obvious economically unjustifiable option of bringing you high-speed cable access? That doesn’t sound like a very good use of public funds.”
Absolutely not. I completely agree that you should not be forced to subsidize my internet. I never claimed that you should be, nor do I consider it to be a good use of public funds.
“Hey, it’s your choice to stay on the ranch. Here are your options, Cletus, slop the hogs and use dial-up, sell the farm and move to town, or buy satellite or wireless access and shut up.”
Very insightful. If you would have read the last paragraph in my last post you would have seen that I am more than willing to purchase the dial up adapter. I am willing to keep dial-up… its not that huge of a deal. I AM JUST TRYING TO POINT OUT THAT THE PEOPLE POSTING ABOVE, WERE WRONG TO SAY THAT ‘EVERYONE SHOULD GET HIGH SPEED’. I AM TRYING TO POINT OUT THAT IT IS NOT AN OPTION FOR A HUGE PERCENTAGE OF AMERICA. Why do you resort to calling me Cletus? You think I am dumb for not moving to town and getting high speed internet? HA! I truly feel sorry for you, man. My priorities lie with farming my own 400 acres of land and living a great life with my family while feeding the world. I live, in a place where you like totake your vacations… I have campfires every weekend and go camping whenever I want, without traveling more than a mile from my house… Your priorities lie with being able to download as much porn as possible in the shortest amount of time. You, no doubt, spend most of your life on a computer. Your life makes me sad.
DB (aka Cletus):
If you have no other method of accessing the internet except through dial-up what difference does it make to have an internal telephone modem built into the laptop or not, Cletus?
1. An internal modem does you no good for a laptop used as a mobile device outside the home or office. If you use an internal modem with a cell phone or satellite phone you attach one of these separate external devices to the laptop to gain access. If you have to use an external cell or satellite phone what difference does it matter to also have to use an external modem or not? Is it less convenient for you to attach one device versus two? If so, gaining access can’t be too damn important after all, eh?
2. If you use the laptop in house or office then what difference does it really matter if the telephone modem is internal or external? Is it less convenient for you to carry the laptop and modem to a telephone jack and insert the modem in less than 2 to 3 minutes? If so, gaining access can’t be too damn important after all, eh?
“Very insightful. If you would have read the last paragraph in my last post you would have seen that I am more than willing to purchase the dial up adapter. I am willing to keep dial-up… its not that huge of a deal. I AM JUST TRYING TO POINT OUT THAT THE PEOPLE POSTING ABOVE, WERE WRONG TO SAY THAT ‘EVERYONE SHOULD GET HIGH SPEED’. I AM TRYING TO POINT OUT THAT IT IS NOT AN OPTION FOR A HUGE PERCENTAGE OF AMERICA. Why do you resort to calling me Cletus? You think I am dumb for not moving to town and getting high speed internet? HA! I truly feel sorry for you, man. My priorities lie with farming my own 400 acres of land and living a great life with my family while feeding the world. I live, in a place where you like totake your vacations… I have campfires every weekend and go camping whenever I want, without traveling more than a mile from my house… Your priorities lie with being able to download as much porn as possible in the shortest amount of time. You, no doubt, spend most of your life on a computer. Your life makes me sad.”
I never said that YOU had to get high-speed access, moron. If you can’t read and comprehend simple English I suggest that you refrain from posting, Cletus.
I’m so happy that you shovel shit with you family. Oh, la-di-dah, we is havin’ a good ol’ time on de farm. Big flippin’ deal. Your constant and repeated “working on the farm” comments are getting old and either belie some deep-seated animosity and regret, or suggest some serious neurological deficits.
“I camp out less a mile from my house.” Well, aren’t we the daring and adventurous type. What other bold and manly stuff do you do, Cletus?
“Your priorities lie with being able to download as much porn as possible in the shortest amount of time. You, no doubt, spend most of your life on a computer. Your life makes me sad.” Bo, hoo to you. Ever hear of the Ad Hominem Argument, Cletus? You are the perfect example. I am surprise that you are as successful as you claim, considering what a moron you are.