UPDATE: I'm sure you'll be glad to hear that I don't have any more questions
. I just placed my order since I have at least two trips planned prior to the release of Leopard, and I'll just decide later if I want to upgrade to that OS. The computer will be delivered as soon as Friday, and by Monday at the latest. I paid the extra $18.00 for 2 day shipping.
Here is where I landed:
* 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Black of course)
* 1GB memory (After speaking with an Apple Store rep., 1GB will be plenty of memory for MY needs. Not upgrading to 2GB basically pays for the modem too!
* 120GB hard drive
* Double-layer SuperDrive
* Airport Extreme Modem (Just picked up at Apple store since ordering online would have it show up days later than the computer
.
* AppleCare Protection Plan (APP)
I also bought the Brenthaven Edge I for 13-inch MacBook... ($49.00)
Featuring Brenthaven's own CORE Protection System, the Edge I gives your notebook maximum protection from the bangs and bumps of daily life. Its slim design--custom fit for the 13-inch MacBook--perfectly combines light weight with heavy protection.
The Edge I is also the ultimate in versatility. Use it as a sleek shoulder case--or simply remove the shoulder strap and flatten the retractable handle to transform it into a sleeve you can slip inside another bag. And for storing essentials such as your daily newspaper or a few files, there's a convenient external back pocket. Of course, the bag comes with Brenthaven's legendary lifetime guarantee.
Eric, you may want to consider this case. It looks pretty lightweight and versatile to me
. It's in the Apple Store
LINK
LATEST UPDATE: I can be such a dork sometimes
. After I decided to not upgrade to 2GB of Ram, I am simply ordering a basic model. So why did I order it online when I could pick it up at my Apple store today, which is only 10min. away. So I called Apple and tried to cancel the order. She said that if I kept the order with them that she would credit me $60. Then after a little more sweet talking to her, she decided to credit me the $18.00 2 day shipping fee. I now saved a total of $78.00 by keeping my order with them, and it should still show up on Friday
. So with the savings, I'm going to pick up the Apple wireless Bluetooth mouse at the Apple Store for $69.00.
I guess today is my lucky day