Posts by SolipsismX

Quote:Originally Posted by wizard69 Dropping of the old models will depend on sales and user feedback. I suspect Apple is dealing with a Mini rebellion here with people completely rejecting the feature set of the retina...

Quote:Originally Posted by wizard69 I don't think that tests anything. If the original MBP stays around this yer it will likely be because the retina isn't selling that well. Now if that is true then the question becomes why? ...

Quote:Originally Posted by TeaEarleGreyHot I hear a lot of arguments against them, but like a few others, I do want an optical drive in my next Mac.  I do still use CDs and DVDs.  And that doesn't look like it will be changing any...

Quote:Originally Posted by StruckPaper Currently, Apple claims 7 hrs of battery life for all MacBooks, Pro and Air alike, with the exception of the 11" MBA. So MBP does not have a battery superiority over MBA, not right now....

Quote:Originally Posted by StruckPaper If they ship rMBA, what would be the distinguishing features of the rMBP? Processor speed? I don't know about that ... Ports, CPU, GPU, storage capacity, and potentially battery life are all...

Quote:Originally Posted by pinolo I think apple went all SSD too soon on the MacBook. Why not fusion drive? With the spare space from the ODD? The prices of SSD are still too high (if we talk above 500 gb). Why not make your own...

Quote:Originally Posted by tundraboy I don't think Apple will phase out the non-retina MBP without a replacement model in the same price range and no, the MBA is not it. The MBA was designed for a different use profile and th rMBP...

Quote:Originally Posted by pinolo On the reasons why older mac book pros have to stay around: - I am very passionate about photography, and have a very large collection of pictures shot in RAW with a DSLR. Now. Of course I would...

Quote:Originally Posted by Gatorguy A reminder for anyone interested: The trial starts tomorrow so watch for a plethora of [arguments] over the next few days. Fixed that for you.

Quote:Originally Posted by oldmacs Because Mountain Lion likes to slow down after a while. (Eg boot times randomly going to 1:30 minutes  from the usual 30 seconds. There are a lot of Mac people who do regular clean installs I...