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whats the difference between a macbook and the macbook pro models other than the price?
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whats the difference between a macbook and the macbook pro models other than the price?

Play So-Urban 10:49 AM - 9 March, 2007
I noticed there is no video output option on my macbook and I want to connect it to my plasma screen (which has pc monitor male connection) is there something I can buy to be able to play the dvds off my macbook onto the screen?

or does a macbook not have any video options?

I think what I need is a wire going (somewhere) out of the mac, ending in a female out.. so the male input can plug into it.

my pc laptop I use to have, had a socket in the side that I just plugged my screen direct into.

if anyone understands what I'm sayin, please share some insight. thanks a lot
Releaux 5:50 PM - 9 March, 2007
I'm gonna cut you a break because you're thinking about a Mac. ;-)

From the specs page for the MacBook:

Quote:

Graphics and video support

* Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory3
* Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 by 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
* iSightBuilt-in iSight camera
* Mini-DVI port
* DVI output using mini-DVI to DVI adapter (sold separately)
* VGA output using mini-DVI to VGA adapter (sold separately)
* Composite and S-video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately)


www.apple.com

On the MacBook Pro, the interface on the side is a full DVI port, and it also comes with a DVI to VGA adapter.

To answer the question in your title, the primary differences between the MacBook and MBP lines are:

* Plastic vs. Metal case
* Backlit keyboards on pro
* Processor speed, max ram, bus speed, etc.
* Better video cards in pro
allenbina 3:28 AM - 10 March, 2007
the better video card is basically it. its HUGE though. if you're planning to use video (or play games, surf the web faster...) you're going to want a pro.
DJMark 1:03 PM - 10 March, 2007
Quote:
I noticed there is no video output option on my macbook


In case it's not clear from the earlier replies...yes, there is. On a macbook it's in between the Ethernet and Firewire connections (square mini-DVI connection). You just need a $20 adaptor, readily available at any Apple Store or most places that sell Macs.

After getting the right adaptor, you just plug your screen into it, and go to the System Preferences/Displays and click on "Detect Displays". You might need to adjust resolutions for best results.
dj disturbed 6:59 PM - 10 March, 2007
also i believe the MBP have a firewire800 port where the MB dont