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CreativeSherpa · 2006-05-25, 17:30

According to this article from the NYT the WiFi reception on the MB is better than the MPB because of the aluminum vs plastic case.

Anyone lucky enough to own both notice this?

Link to the article...

http://www.nytimes.com/packages/html.../circuits.html

LaEsperanza · 2006-05-25, 17:36

It was exactly the same with the iBook vs. PowerBook. I had a roommate who could pick up the neighbor's reception, but I couldn't and had to sit outside if I wanted internet. Funny thing that I will never understand though. You'd think that for an extra $1000+ that Apple would include a nicer antenna.

Engine Joe · 2006-05-25, 17:40

No.. though I will say his argument that the plastic vs. the aluminum doesn't stack up when comparing my old iBook against my new MBP. They both seem to work just fine, and about equally in my home (which is a wild and unwieldy environment for wireless; a pretty good testing ground).

Windowsrookie · 2006-05-25, 17:43

The sides of the powerbook were made of plastic for that reason.

julesstoop · 2006-05-25, 18:58

And on the MBP the bar between the hinges is.

chucker · 2006-05-26, 01:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by julesstoop

And on the MBP the bar between the hinges is.

Exactly. This problem only truly existed with the Titanium PowerBooks.

gjas15 · 2006-05-26, 04:29

I'd have to vote in the Aluminum is bad for reception category. My APEX beats the crap out of my Powerbook 1.67's range. Which is exactly why I have it setup as a WDS repeater.

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CreativeSherpa New Member Join Date: May 2006	2006-05-25, 17:30 According to this article from the NYT the WiFi reception on the MB is better than the MPB because of the aluminum vs plastic case. Anyone lucky enough to own both notice this? Link to the article... http://www.nytimes.com/packages/html.../circuits.html
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LaEsperanza Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: May 2006	2006-05-25, 17:36 It was exactly the same with the iBook vs. PowerBook. I had a roommate who could pick up the neighbor's reception, but I couldn't and had to sit outside if I wanted internet. Funny thing that I will never understand though. You'd think that for an extra $1000+ that Apple would include a nicer antenna.
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Engine Joe Going Strange... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY	2006-05-25, 17:40 No.. though I will say his argument that the plastic vs. the aluminum doesn't stack up when comparing my old iBook against my new MBP. They both seem to work just fine, and about equally in my home (which is a wild and unwieldy environment for wireless; a pretty good testing ground).
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Windowsrookie Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Minnesota	2006-05-25, 17:43 The sides of the powerbook were made of plastic for that reason.
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julesstoop Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Leiden, the Netherlands	2006-05-25, 18:58 And on the MBP the bar between the hinges is.
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gjas15 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado	2006-05-26, 04:29 I'd have to vote in the Aluminum is bad for reception category. My APEX beats the crap out of my Powerbook 1.67's range. Which is exactly why I have it setup as a WDS repeater. MySpace
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