Is a black MacBook worth it? The results (so far) in a MacRumors poll : No = 60.74%, Yes = 39.26%
Among the comments:
"I don't think so. I got white and used the 200 I saved to get 2GB RAM." (Nate4747)
"The black is very classy, very professional. I wouldn't stand out in professional settings, and the white is connected with consumer iBooks. The black is definitely worth it for me." (Over Achiever)
"Absolutely not. I own a white one and I've seen the black ones more than once. The black ones are more expensive but look a lot cheaper." (jesusphreak)
"If its down to pure performance then no its not worth it obviously.But for asthetics then to some it most definitely is. Everything I have which is "mobile" is black - mobile phone, nano, iPod, their headphones - and I'd like to maintain that. Most of my "static" items are white - iMac, Stereo etc. So I'll be getting a black MB. If the extra cost is of zero consequence to me then why not?" (Josias)
"Not worth it at all... The $150 price difference for the exact same product in white is rediculous. They could have at least upgraded the video card or gave it a 2.16 ghz processor.... hell even more RAM would have been some kind of incentive. " (SheriffParker)
"I got the black one for one reason alone, I can't stand the white one. Looks like and reminds me of the original ibook. I thought the ibook was a toy. The black one reminds me of my old pismo which I loved. You only spend the $200 once. You see your macbook everyday for years. No brainer. Black was the new beige... White was the new black... Silver was the new white... and now black is the new silver. The new macbook pro will be beige." (macenforcer)
"Short answer No, I ordered a white one because I think they look awesome so it was easy for me to decide. I feel sorry for those who really like the black one more but understand how stupid it is to pay an extra 200 clams for it." (sintaxi)
"i have a black macbook and it makes me happy. (Storrow)
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