2013 Review of the Macbook Pro 2008 Pre-Unibody! Is it still a capable machine? - iReview
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This was the kind of review I wanted to see! Thank you very much. Honestly you showed me pretty much everything I wanted to see such as Minecraft performance, the trackpad gestures (I wasn't sure if it had them or not) and whatnot. I have other Mac's but nothing this new so I'm real excited for it to arrive in the mail! Btw you missed one awesome feature bro, the backlit keyboard! Even the PowerBook G4 I'm typing on right now has it ;)
Thank you for the advice! I will try to be more organized next review! Glad you enjoyed it!
It's crazy how MacBooks are so expensive to where they lead to people making video reviews of older models.
I realize that sounds like I'm hating on Apple, but I appreciate these kinds of videos. Reviews of older hardware fascinate me, and I've been on a stint lately where I watch reviews of old Macs. It's so fascinating.
Actually this is why they're so expensive, not quite their prices as of now but still...
I myself have a 2007 model that is still going strong no problems with it, this proves that macs are made to last, it recieved updates until 2015 so they supported it for almost 10 years.
Man, just to tell you your review is AWESOME! For your "first time", it's amazing how clearly you speak and explain this stuff; the transition, the music, everythings is wonderfully choosen. However, I would recommend to be more concise/organized and then your videos will have millions of views !
Thank you sir good review I'm glad I watched I have made my decision to buy one within the next two weeks for my first Mac. Hard to find them in good condition like yours.
Thanks it's my first review! :D
Nice! I still keep one exactly same model, and use it for work frequently. The trackpad support multiple gestures. Feel like a dream to type on this keyboard! Enjoy!
Laptop benchmark: Does it run minecraft?
Im getting one of these for school. Currently I have an old 2006 Mac Pro
GR8 REVIEW I SHALL BUY THIS MACBOOK BASED ON UR REVIEW - WELL DONE
Very helpful video as I'm looking to buy my first MacBook Pro
Yea, I've recently done a couple repairs on mine, which didn't cost any money (easy to work on), I've fallen back in love with it! The very last pre-unibody model, bought it new, still running strong on Mavericks. Honestly, I was going to consider upgrading because of the mouse and trackpad weren't working, but since I've fixed it I really have no desire to replace it! I actually want to get a express card 34 SSD which I just found out I can get! Yea, super fantastical.
Love the video. Purchased one of these along with a 512gb ssd
Scooped up a 4gb 2008 model for 339 and a 2007 2gb for 200. I love these machines!
Great video!
Good Video BRO. KEEP IT UP
Very helpfull. Thank you.
Amazing video great just bought one on Craigslist cuz of this video
Hi Adrian, Thanks for this review. Can you tell us if this macbook handle video editing well in HD format?
Can you show this? Thanks!
Im getting one next week i was pretty disappointed that it was old but i love it
Im getting a old one too but i dont know if its going to be good
Nice Video Man.
Great review bud. I have the exact same model as you do (except mine has 4 GB of RAM). It is an excellent computer and works really well. I hope you are a Mac fan like me!
This video is just what I needed and very helpful! (Wish I could find one for $299, I find them on eBay in the $400's)
Just bought an iBook G4 for school. Going to get a job over summer. Planning on buying myself one of these.
Also your intro is awesome.
You'll really regret the G4, there nice and all and still look really good for their age but literally NOTHINGS supported on them, I mean you can run all the old apps up until about 2006/7ish but app development didn't really take off until the Intel switch
Jordynn Carey I know, but it was $50 and I needed something.
TylerGaming97 If you run Linux on the iBook, it'll help out with support some what, though configuring everything to work could take time. If nothing else though, there's tenfourfox, which will give you a modern browser assuming that you're running 10.4 or newer.
penguin10916 I bought an early 2009 MacBook from eBay, so I'm good now. The iBook G4 did do great though on Mac OS X 10.5.8.
TylerGaming97 Nice. Yea, I'm kinda considering the macbook pro shown in this video just because of how cheap they're going. However, I have a bid on an Asus RoG laptop that I'd prefer, so I just have to see where that goes first.
Nice video!!! thx
do the unibody models have the issue with GPU in soldering? I do know the Non unibody ones have that problem
nice editing
Thanks for the great review! I have the exact same machine and plan on throwing an SSD in it next month. As a web designer, I work on a lot of graphics and multimedia projects. This system has been there every step of the way.
Which SSD did you end up going with, if I might ask?
Now I got a Macbook Pro retina. it so damn fast!
Ok, Thanks!
would you recommend a 15.4 macbook pro 2008 over a macbook aluminum (unibody)? I am not sure which one to go for.
I had a different image of you in my head until you did the webcam test.
SATA 1 would limit an SSD to under 150MB/s though. Still a benefit over HDDs because of access times, but limiting to any modern SSD.
So Apple stopped the support for this generation of MBPs. I have one and it's a working horse. I use it for harddiskrecording in the studio. Connected with an RME over PCI/e and 3 outboards I have 24 A/D channels. Enough for a Big Band. 6 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD and the machine rocks. No latency. An Apple display connected. And it's no glossy crap. The battery still works. And it runs 10.9.5 Mavericks without any problems.
Are you still using this in 2017?
Does this early 2008 MBP have Bluetooth? (For use of new Bluetooth Magic Mouse or wireless keyboard, etc.)
I have the same Macbook pro upgraded to Mt Lion and 4 gb ram but mine doesn't do some of the things you showed us on your video. I cant do the three finger horizontal swipe to my dashboard and I cant pinch zoom either. I already tried configuring my trackpad in system preferences but the option to pinch zoom is absent :(
Hey, what Steam games do you have on that laptop? Team Fortress 2? Counter-Strike: Global Offensive? Can you get some average frame rates with the graphics on low? I want one of these and I don't plan on using it for gaming but it'd be nice to have the option.
Does 2007 MacBook has a multitouch trackpad?
Yes have watched 1080p video with no lag! Also besides Minecraft I have run Starcraft 2, World of Warcraft, and many Steam games on this Macbook! Thanks for watching!
Yes you can!
haha. i have the same pc laptop that i just listed to buy that macbook pro. when it gets hot, i would also put tape rolls under it. lol. how long does the battery last? i am also debating on the 15.4 or 17 inch.
Yes the 2006 2007 & 2008 all have bluetooth! And it works perfect with the Magic Mouse!
Friend ... THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO!!
I have a MBP early 2008 equal your .. with 4gb ram ..
I'm thinking of putting SSD 120 gb hd and 500gb 7200rpm instead of the superdrive ... will be what looks good?
else ... which you can run other games besides the minecraft? ** You can watch 720p or 1080p videos without LAG?
hugs!
Eduardo - Brazil
can i replace a 200 gb harddrive in my pro with a 500 gb hard drive
best macbook pro ever
The videos loading right now. but I have an early 2008 MacBook pro with 4gb ram and stock everything else. I'm lucky as my graphics card didn't melt when I bought it like the majority of other people. I can play skyrim on medium setting at 50-60FPS which is quite good.
@TylerGaming97 you go to Apple's website and click on Mac. Then, on the too right corner, it'll say Mavericks. Hit it, then download
I have a Mid-2007 Black Macbook, on which I am typing this. I was wondering if I should go for this machine or save for a 13" Macbook Air or 13" Macbook Pro Retina? It would probably be the base model. Anyone have any recomendations?
Mbp retina
I like them because they look like the Aluminum PowerBook G4.
how about an aluminum macbook 2008? it is a thirteen inch.
There are even more advantages: It already has a LED display, and with a PC card adapter you can even use USB 3.0 on it.
But there's one major disadvantage: Most notebooks with the GeForce 8600m GT graphics card got issues, either PC or Mac. There is a general problem with this chip, it has poor soldering. The soldering joints can break, and probably will. I've had five MacBook Pros with the 8600m GT, and on three it happened (!). But you can get a complete fix of that issue on ebay, send your MacBook in and they will resolder it or even replace the chip to a completely new one. At least here in Germany there are such offers, but I think in die US and elswhere too.
theirs a fix for it, youtube *how to bake your macbook*
I haven't played any of those games on Steam yet, but I can say the this Macbook Pro does play GTA 4 quite well, So it should be able to handle Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and similar games like that. I own the model with 256MB graphics memory and it runs great, but if you really want some power Apple also made a 512MB graphics memory model.
@adrbro13 Just bought one ! Where can I buy a case for it ?!
Hi I found a deal for 399$ I am going to be using it for the next 3-4 yrs do u think I should get it???
Only if it's in great condition. And not older then a 2007.
Do you think that a late 2008 mac is worth 600 dollars
The 2008 Macbook Pros are a lot cheaper than the 15'' unibody Macbook Pros, if price wasn't an issue I would most likely go for the unibody but they are both very good machines!
Wow good video. I suscribe.
Wow buen video . suscribo . Ahora, falta un video de esa Mac, con Windows.
Now , upload a video Mac with Windows.
please
I bought my 17in for $100 + 40 for a 3 party battery and charger
my cousin has one of these and they are nice machines. it is a beast compared to my 06 imac and it slams my moms hp envy. I actually thought minecraft would be very laggy on the 08 MacBook pro but no it runs nice!
it has 4 gigabytes i believe
***** yes
***** yep
Adrian Kurts can u make a gaming video 2 show how good this machine runs games?
Look somewhere else for gaming. MacBooks are not ideal.
adriandude85 i purchased a macbook air factory new lol it runs minecraft with shaders pretty swell :)
Minecraft... Well I assumed you meant some more intensive gaming. Minecraft pretty much runs on anything without a problem
@K4CASTTHEGAMER Yes the Macbook Pro runs games quite well for being a laptop! I've run World of Warcraft on Ultra graphics.
Mines 15" by the way
Also, anyone know how these run Mavericks?
Not bad :)
if you put a ssd into this computer, it will become a whole new beast
Sometime Apple should look back and then combine the they best's laptop to make something like a best friend for life ....it won't let you down .
you can actually run 6gb of ram in these models unofficially due to new memory technologies! :) I have a 2gb and 4gb stick in mine and it runs mavericks
GREAT!
Stephen Wilkinson Can you tell me which ram stick you picked up? I'm running 4gb in mine right now, but, would love to upgrade to 6gb.
Well in this case I am going to assume that you have two 1gb sticks installed, so that means you will have to buy a 2gb stick and a 4gb stick of ram to make 6gb. It should be
PC2-5300 DDR2 667MHz. also make sure both ram modules you buy are of matching type and speed, or the system will not boot. You will also get much faster performance with a solid state hard drive and better cooling tempetures with a free program called SMC fan control. Hope that helps ! And feel free to ask me more!
Cheers!
can you edit full hd videos with a 2007 macbook pro?
+analog_4k Yes I did all the editing for this video on the MacBook. It was 720p footage off my iPhone.
+Adrian Kurtz wow nice
What about 2016? Because I thought this laptop would go nicely along with my gaming pc
I wouldn't do HD video editing on these. It would put too much heat on the 8600m GT video chip. These MacBook Pros from 2007 and 2008 have a 100% rate of GPU failure at some point or another, so it's best to not push them unless you have the fans cranked and have a laptop cooling pad under it. I plan on using mine for writing code and listening to spotify in the back ground.
I would say this 2008 macbook pro should be fine for basic things like watching 1080p youtube videos, movies, editiong 720p video and below (1080 might work but you dont want to push the GPU unless you have to since they have a very high failure rate), video calling and editing word documents. Now if if you want this specific model to use for day to day tasks Id recommend upgrading the ram to 4 or 6GB ram, installing a SSD, and installing Mac OS 10.8 because I think 10.8 gives you the best of both worlds. Its not as resource intensive as 10.11 and you can use MOST apps with it. Personally I think a better choice would be the mid 2009 macbook pro 13, I have one and it works wonders, I have 10.8 on it with 8GB ram, a 256GB SSD and I can do most of the things I want and need to. Either way I think you will be happy just make sure if you buy th 2008 macbook pro 15 that there is a high chance of the dedicated GPU failing
mac book late 2008 aluminum the computer is up to date it has it has oxs. it comes with office work and I life.
Wait. This a 2007 macbook. Or a 2008
You could put 6gb of ram. (4 gb + 2gb).
By the way the Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT beats the intel HD 3000 graphics in all benchmark tests
I. own 1 if those
Is this the 13 or 15 inch model?
The old ones are only 15 and 17, this is a 15
TheBimmer23 oh thank you. is there any noticeable way to tell a 15 from 17, just from aesthetics?
Patrick Towey Hey Patrick, Bimmer is right, the old Macbook Pro design only came in 15 & 17 size screens. The biggest difference is the speaker grille size beside the keyboard. The 15 & 17 both have the same size keyboard but the speaker grilles on the 17 are bigger than the 15. Here is a picture of a 17" images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/apple/macbookpro-keyboard.jpg
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AND HERE is a picture of a 15" codeforfood.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/apple-macbook-pro-santa-rosa-.jpg
Hope this helped
Adrian Kurtz thanks a lot. i only just realised that the 17" has been discontinued for a number of years. thanks for your help.
Im gonna buy it and put SNOW LEAPARD
If it's a 15'' unibody Macbook Pro, then 600 dollars is a good price.
You can add 6gb of ram on this machine I've done it. I have a video on my channel.
Haha, That's funny! The Macbook Pro battery will last around 4-5 Hours if it's a good battery.
Haha im using that same hp laptop write now
compared to that 2008 macbook pro
It runs minecraft I'm getting a MacBook Pro
If its a 15'' Unibody Macbook Pro then yes, 600 is a good price.