Is the current Macbook ok to buy?

I have been recently wanting to buy the Macbook, 2.0GHz, White. I heard they were having a lot of problems with the previous models and was wondering if Apple has solved all these problems. First of the battery problem, of having it heat up too much too quickly. Second, the Random Shutdown Syndrome (which is a seriously huge problem), and the fact that the keyboard gets dirty a lot very quickly. Can anyone tell me if these things have been solved or that they continue to be problems for a lot of people. Thanks in advance!

I bought my MacBook soon after they came out, it is fast, reliable and does everything I have asked it to do so far, including video editing, podcast creation word processing and storing and playing my huge itunes and iphot libraries. My experience tells me that the vast majority of MacBook owners have the same experience as me, I only post when I have problems with my (four) Macs, and I have not posted too many questions in the last few years!
I really think that if you are in need of a portable computer and you can't afford or don't need the dedicated graphics card etc, etc that the MacBook Pro offers, then the MacBook is a wise choice.
Regards,
Richard

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Does anyone know what the model # is of the current MacBook Pro 15in, 2.3 GHz , 4GB memory, 500 MG HD? Is it MD103LL/A? My MacBook Pro (3 yrs old) was stolen and my ins co found this model at Best Buy for $1799. Want to know if they're same, specs? Thank you!

Yes, it is in the United States and Canada. In other countries, the LL will be something else.
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I was in PCWorld the other day and tried out the keyboards on a number of the current crop of MacBook Pros and Airs. I have used a number of thinkpads over the years and so I guess I'm kind of used to a certain type of keyboard which gives good tactile feedback and where the keys have a fair amount of 'travel' which I felt wasn't the case with the new macbooks.However, this was not the impression I had when I tried an older MacBook Pro (non-retina) which had a noticeably different feel to it - the keys seemed to be higher and there appeared to be a greater amount of travel - the end result being a much better typing experience. My question is, do any of the current MacBook models have the same keyboard of typing 'feel' of the older MacBook pro?
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Sorry about the typo in the last sentence. It should read: 'My question is, do any of the current MacBook models have the same keyboard or typing 'feel' of the older MacBook pro?'

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Great posts guys! Thanks.
I am aware of the recall, and like I said, I've got no problem waiting. I believe Intel has already announced they will start shipping again soon. An interesting note here. Since only the four SATA II connections on the board were faulty, the two SATA III connections were fine, some manufacturers may still use the "faulty" boards. I don't think I'd be bothered too much by connections that I'd never be able to use not working properly. Assuming no other problems would arise.
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Which generation proccessor the macbook pro 13 normal and retina currently selling in apple store?
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vzhen,
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Double click on the screen icon and find out!
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