'Hello again:' Apple sends invitations for event on Oct. 27, new MacBook Pros expected

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  • Reply 61 of 142
    SpamSandwichspamsandwich Posts: 33,407member
    wiggin said:
    SpamSandwich said:
    wiggin said:
    sockrolid said:
    ... rumors have also claimed that USB-C will be used for charging, replacing MagSafe. ...
     Improvements in battery life make it less likely that anyone will need to charge their MB during waking hours.

    Agree with everything you say, but my primary benefit from MagSafe has been during sleeping hours...darn dogs! Guess I'll have to be more careful where I leave my laptop to charge overnight. LOL
    Add a Roomba into the mix and you've got yourself a lot of damaged cords.
    Good to know. Where were thinking of getting a Roomba on account of all the dog hair.  :)
    Yeah, they can't tell the difference between an expensive Apple power cord and pet hair. There will be damage unless you never let the cords even close to the floor.
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  • Reply 62 of 142
    deegee1948deegee1948 Posts: 26member
    Back around Mac OS 7 or 8 they used to have a software "control stip". 
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  • Reply 63 of 142
    dysamoriadysamoria Posts: 3,430member
    mac_128 said:
    ronn said:
    "hello" used for intro of Macintosh. And iMac. Hmmm....
    That's a pretty significant and monumental implication ... in that context it's either going to be that impressive, or very disappointing.
    I've been waiting for a Mac Pro with a standalone Retina display since before 2013. I fully expect to be disappointed and left waiting yet another year for a serious professional solution (self-destructing laptop component-using machines and 15" or smaller displays are not acceptable, nor are 3rd-party barely-compatible displays).
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  • Reply 64 of 142
    Michael Wmichael w Posts: 1unconfirmed, member
    Did I read this correctly that these new MacBook Pro's will have Skylake processors? According to AppleInsiders own previous story, Kaby Lake has been sent to laptop manufacturers in early September. We wait years for a new laptop that has a processor that's already post peak? I hope this was a mistake in the story.
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  • Reply 65 of 142
    eightzeroeightzero Posts: 3,178member
    eightzero said:
    adrayven said:
    Expect to see the 27" Thunderbolt Display to come back as a Retina w/Dedicated GPU for Thunderbolt 3 MacBooks and iMac's. They were going to release this back at WWDC but then backed off at last minute. Similar concept to Razer Stealth with the Razer Core external TB3 GPU box. Only in the display instead.
    So basically every time you wanted to "upgrade" the GPU, you have to buy a new monitor? That can get pretty expensive.
    Yup. Apple is clearly never going to get into the race to the bottom price wars that monitors are firmly a part of. I wonder what their strategy is here. 

    Same is basically true of the AirPort line. Indispensable devices, but it seems like these are way overpriced. Maybe we will see a refresh of Time Capsule with SSDs? Or integrates that still not ready from prime time Sierra feature of files in the cloud? However it goes down though, I expect Apple to be pushing sales of iCloud space (a war they seem to be losing to competitors.)
    "Apple is clearly never going to get into the race to the bottom price wars that monitors are firmly a part of."

    I have no expectation of Apple entering the race-to-the-bottom price wars but having to replace your monitor every time you want to upgrade the GPU, seems counter-intuitive.
    I agree with you. I wonder what their strategy is, since a monitor/GPU combo seems odd.
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  • Reply 66 of 142
    canukstormcanukstorm Posts: 2,782member
    Michael W said:
    Did I read this correctly that these new MacBook Pro's will have Skylake processors? According to AppleInsiders own previous story, Kaby Lake has been sent to laptop manufacturers in early September. We wait years for a new laptop that has a processor that's already post peak? I hope this was a mistake in the story.
    Here's the thing: Kaby Lake processors released in early September are the lower power 4.5W (Y-series) & 15W (U-series) processors, both of which are designed for the 12" MB and MBA line respectively.  Kaby Lake processors designed for the 13" MBP (28W) & 15" MBP (45W) are out Q1 2017.  So unless Apple was able to convince Intel to give them an early supply of 28W / 45W Kaby Lake chips, the new MBPs will have Skylake processors for now.
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  • Reply 67 of 142
    canukstormcanukstorm Posts: 2,782member
    Michael W said:
    Did I read this correctly that these new MacBook Pro's will have Skylake processors? According to AppleInsiders own previous story, Kaby Lake has been sent to laptop manufacturers in early September. We wait years for a new laptop that has a processor that's already post peak? I hope this was a mistake in the story.
    And just as an side, there's an underlying assumption that the new laptops Apple are announcing next week are revamped MBPs. What if rumors are wrong and they're really revamped MBAs.  For all we know the line-up, come next week, could look similar to this:

    13" MBA (entry level model)

    12" rMB
    13" rMB
    15" rMB

    15" (current form factor but updated to Skylake / USB-C / TB3 / AMD Polaris GPU)

    11" MBA & 13" MBP discontinued.
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  • Reply 68 of 142
    robin huberrobin huber Posts: 4,060member
    I think the reference to the script "hello" on the first Macintosh screen is correct. Am hoping, therefore, that the iMac is part of the show. 
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  • Reply 69 of 142
    EdmontonGuyedmontonguy Posts: 22member
    Any thoughts on the earliest date the new Macs might be available in an Apple Store?
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  • Reply 70 of 142
    The_Martini_Catthe_martini_cat Posts: 485member
    the new Macs will be available immediately.  Cheers!
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  • Reply 71 of 142
    sunman42sunman42 Posts: 331member
    "No reports, however, have indicated that the release of such a display or any other accessories are imminent." Release is singular so are -> is.

    You're welcome,

          The Grammar Patrol
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  • Reply 72 of 142
    randominternetpersonrandominternetperson Posts: 3,178member
    wreighven said:
    What does it mean? :wink:
    Clearly it's a portent of the return of an Elder God.
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  • Reply 73 of 142
    irelandireland Posts: 17,801member
    "hello again" is Apple signaling this is a Mac event. Nothing more.
    edited October 2016
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  • Reply 74 of 142
    mac_128mac_128 Posts: 3,454member
    ireland said:
    "hello again" is Apple signaling this is a Mac event. Nothing more.
    Then they're idiots, as that's as iconic a phrase as the Macs to which it debuted. 
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  • Reply 75 of 142
    kamiltonkamilton Posts: 283member
    hello suggests a huge introduction. Like a whole new form factor(s). Golly gosh I hope so.
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  • Reply 76 of 142
    adonissmuadonissmu Posts: 1,776member
    mac_128 said:
    ronn said:
    "hello" used for intro of Macintosh. And iMac. Hmmm....
    That's a pretty significant and monumental implication ... in that context it's either going to be that impressive, or very disappointing.
    MacPad Pro.
    edited October 2016
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  • Reply 77 of 142
    vlad1kvlad1k Posts: 11member
    This "hello (again)" phrase was used to introduce the original iMac


    and it looks more like a colorful powder than a smoke cloud... are they coming back?:)

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  • Reply 78 of 142
    polymniapolymnia Posts: 1,080member
    vlad1k said:
    This "hello (again)" phrase was used to introduce the original iMac


    and it looks more like a colorful powder than a smoke cloud... are they coming back?:)

    I agree with the "Hello" message implying a game-changing innovation.

    The first time around it was the passing of the torch from the Apple II to the Macintosh.

    Next with the iMac representing a ground-up reimagination of what a computer is.

    I'm very interested in Apple's latest game-changer.

    My Macs are working machines, so I'm especially hopeful for a big performance makeover.
    edited October 2016
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  • Reply 79 of 142
    irelandireland Posts: 17,801member
    vlad1k said:
    This "hello (again)" phrase was used to introduce the original iMac


    and it looks more like a colorful powder than a smoke cloud... are they coming back?:)

    And hello was how Mac was introduced. It's just a marketing term. Mac is saying hello again. New Macs across the board, probably. New iMac or not here is not the point.
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  • Reply 80 of 142
    apple ][apple ][ Posts: 9,233member
    That invitation sets up big expectations!

    It almost seems like it's not just a regular update to something, but maybe something completely new, or a radical update!

    I can't wait to see what they introduce!

    Bring it on!
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