New MacBook Predications
Lots have changed after seeing the Mac Mini, so more or less
Specs of MacBook
-----------------
$999
13.3" WD 1280 x 800
1.5 GHz Core Solo (2MB L2 Cache)
60 GB 5.4K HDD (No option to upgrade to 7.2K)
512MB DDR2 RAM
Integrated Graphics
$1299
13.3" WD 1280 X 800
1.67 GHz Core Duo (2MB L2 Cache)
80 GB 5.4K HDD
1GB RAM DDR2 667 Mhz
64 MB XX00 Graphic Card
others are standard, just few weeks away!.
(typo on topic, predictions)
Specs of MacBook
-----------------
$999
13.3" WD 1280 x 800
1.5 GHz Core Solo (2MB L2 Cache)
60 GB 5.4K HDD (No option to upgrade to 7.2K)
512MB DDR2 RAM
Integrated Graphics
$1299
13.3" WD 1280 X 800
1.67 GHz Core Duo (2MB L2 Cache)
80 GB 5.4K HDD
1GB RAM DDR2 667 Mhz
64 MB XX00 Graphic Card
others are standard, just few weeks away!.
(typo on topic, predictions)
Comments
Voch
but i hope they do!
i'd buy one right away!
Originally posted by shanmugam
Lots have changed after seeing the Mac Mini, so more or less
Specs of MacBook
-----------------
$999
13.3" WD 1280 x 800
1.5 GHz Core Solo (2MB L2 Cache)
60 GB 5.4K HDD (No option to upgrade to 7.2K)
512MB DDR2 RAM
Integrated Graphics
$1299
13.3" WD 1280 X 800
1.67 GHz Core Duo (2MB L2 Cache)
80 GB 5.4K HDD
(1GB RAM DDR2 667 Mhz) imposible
64 MB XX00 Graphic Card
others are standard, just few weeks away!.
(typo on topic, predictions)
Originally posted by Voch
I'm skeptical about any non-Pro MacBook having a dedicated GPU since the Mac mini announcement.
I agree. The upgrade MacBook will have integrated graphics, same RAM, Core Duo, maybe a bigger HD, and cost $200 more.
The iMac has a PCI-E graphics chipset, but perhaps it's considered a "crossover" machine.
$1099
13.3" WD 1152 x 720
1.5 GHz Core Solo (2MB L2 Cache)
60 GB 4200 HDD
512 MB DDR2 RAM
Integrated Graphics with 64mb ram accessible
$1399
13.3" WD 1152 x 720 (possibly 1280 x 800)
1.5 GHz Core Duo (2MB L2 Cache)
80 GB 4200 HDD
512 MB DDR2 RAM
Integrated Graphics with 64mb -> 128mb ram option.
OR
$1099
12" 1024 x 768
1.5 GHz Core Solo (2MB L2 Cache)
60 GB 4200 HDD
512 MB DDR2 RAM
Integrated Graphics with 64mb ram accessible
$1499
13.3" WD 1152 X 720
1.67 GHz Core Duo (2MB L2 Cache)
80 GB 4200 HDD
512 MB DDR2 RAM
Integrated Graphics with 64mb -> 128mb ram option.
I don't see Apple putting high-density displays in consumer laptops any time soon... or ever. In fact, it wouldn't surprise me if they did this, for people with poor vision, much like the 12" / 14" models:
$1099
13.3" WD 1152 x 720
...
$1499
15.1" WD 1152 x 720
...
- Xidius
Originally posted by DanMacMan
But, on the other hand, the consumer based iMac which is more what the current iBook aligns with has a dedicated GPU. My guess is that they'll have one in the higher end MacBook model.
Good point. Maybe so.
Originally posted by >_>
13.3" WD 1152 x 720
Does such a funky-resolution LCD exist and in any quantity? Sounds like Apple is going to more "normal" LCDs so maybe we'll get the more common 1280x800 (or even more common 1024x768
$999 MacBook
1.5Ghz Intel Core Solo
13" Widscreen display at 1280x800
512MB memory (667MHz DDR2 SDRAM)
40GB Serial ATA hard drive
Intel GMA950 graphics processor
Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
Built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0
Apple Remote
$1,199 MacBook
1.66Ghz Intel Core Solo
13" Widscreen display at 1280x800
512MB memory (667MHz DDR2 SDRAM)
60GB Serial ATA hard drive
Intel GMA950 graphics processor
Slot-load SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0
Apple Remote
$1,499 MacBook Pro
1.66Ghz Intel Core Duo
13" Widscreen display at 1280x800
512MB memory (667MHz DDR2 SDRAM)
80GB Serial ATA hard drive
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 128MB GDDR3 memory
Slot-load SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0
Apple Remote
This will round out Apple's sub-$2,000 notebooks. All will feature Built-in iSight camera, Front Row, and Magsafe. I originally had a Core Duo in the high-end MacBook for $100 more, but decided that would be too much bang for Apple's buck and would leave the $1,499 MacBook Pro lacking. I feel what I have here is right in line with Apple's typical conservative offerings. (READ THIS PART) If you look at Apple's current MacBook Pro models, you'll find that they carry an $700 premium over their spec-comparitive iMac counterpart. Using that as my basis, and factoring in how much Apple loves money, there cannot be a Core Duo notebook from Apple for less than $1,499 - $700 over the Core Duo Mac Mini.
I think it's painfully apparent that the only computer Apple is interested in really selling is the iMac, and every other Mac they offer is just there to make the iMac look good. The iMac is the only system no one has any price/performance complaints about.
The part I am interested in right now is the chance that Apple is going to have a new form factor for the MacBook. Seems it has been a while since J Ive has been allowed to deliver something really new in the computer line so it's about time for something dramatic.
Since April 1st is on a Saturday it looks like April 4th is the closest Tuesday to the 30th Anniversary.
Originally posted by Cory Bauer
My Painfully Realistic Predictions:
$999 MacBook
1.5Ghz Intel Core Solo
13" Widscreen display at 1280x800
512MB memory (667MHz DDR2 SDRAM)
40GB Serial ATA hard drive
Intel GMA950 graphics processor
Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
Built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0
Apple Remote
$1,199 MacBook
1.66Ghz Intel Core Solo
13" Widscreen display at 1280x800
512MB memory (667MHz DDR2 SDRAM)
60GB Serial ATA hard drive
Intel GMA950 graphics processor
Slot-load SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0
Apple Remote
$1,499 MacBook Pro
1.66Ghz Intel Core Duo
13" Widscreen display at 1280x800
512MB memory (667MHz DDR2 SDRAM)
80GB Serial ATA hard drive
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 128MB GDDR3 memory
Slot-load SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0
Apple Remote
This will round out Apple's sub-$2,000 notebooks. All will feature Built-in iSight camera, Front Row, and Magsafe. I originally had a Core Duo in the high-end MacBook for $100 more, but decided that would be too much bang for Apple's buck and would leave the $1,499 MacBook Pro lacking. I feel what I have here is right in line with Apple's typical conservative offerings. (READ THIS PART) If you look at Apple's current MacBook Pro models, you'll find that they carry an $700 premium over their spec-comparitive iMac counterpart. Using that as my basis, and factoring in how much Apple loves money, there cannot be a Core Duo notebook from Apple for less than $1,499 - $700 over the Core Duo Mac Mini.
I think it's painfully apparent that the only computer Apple is interested in really selling is the iMac, and every other Mac they offer is just there to make the iMac look good. The iMac is the only system no one has any price/performance complaints about.
I agree..! I have nothing to add..! maybe just one more thing..! HURRY UP!!!
Originally posted by Cory Bauer
$1,499 MacBook Pro
1.66Ghz Intel Core Duo
13" Widscreen display at 1280x800
512MB memory (667MHz DDR2 SDRAM)
80GB Serial ATA hard drive
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 128MB GDDR3 memory
Slot-load SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0
Apple Remote[/B]
At $1499 I'd jump on that machine in a second (figuratively, of course...I'm too heavy to do that for real
If they bump that middle one you mentioned to $1299 and put a Core Duo in it I'd consider that model too.
Voch
Originally posted by Voch
I think it's kinda close to the $1999 15.4" MBP to be realistic, though, so bump it $100 or make the video 64MB or an X1300 or both (I still assume Apple's going to cripple it a-la the 12" PowerBook G4)
Agreed. An Extra $500 would get you a 15.4" 1440x900 screen, 1.83 Core Duo instead of 1.66, ExpressCard/34 and illuminated keyboard, but you're right, the $1,499 probably has to have a crappier graphics card. X1300 with 64MB of VRAM sounds about right. Ideally the $1,999 MacBook Pro would come down in price by $100, but that's not going to happen in the next two months considering they're hardly even shipping yet.
64mb non-integrated for 999 ibook
and
128mb non-integrated for 1299 ibook (but not as good a version that's in the macbook)
That would ideal to me.
Originally posted by ecking
I think apple has more room to play with options in an ibook than a mac mini so I HOPE that they won't be integrated cards
I hope so too but now that we know Apple isn't above using Intel Integrated Graphics I find it very unlikely they won't do the same in their entry-level laptops. We can almost guarantee they'll be adding more expensive displays, more expensive processors, an iSight camera and a Front Row remote, so they've got to cut costs somewhere to keep their fatty Mcfat margins up. If Apple sold their Macs at less than 40% above cost, the Earth would implode.
Originally posted by Cory Bauer
[snip] If Apple sold their Macs at less than 40% above cost, the Earth would implode.
No, still there... there is no god.
I hope Apple will introduce somethink 13"MacBookish with a dedicated GPU.
Or I'll have to shop for a rather large 15"MBP.
Originally posted by gar
No, still there... there is no god.
I hope Apple will introduce somethink 13"MacBookish with a dedicated GPU.
Or I'll have to shop for a rather large 15"MBP.
That's what Apple WANTS you to buy. Upsell!
Admittedly I don't think I've played a 3D game in a long time (I'm a MacMAME junkie, which is pretty much single-CPU intensive) nor I do 3D modeling and such. So even if an integrated graphics MacBook came out if it was inexpensive and had good battery life (is integrated graphics better for that?), gigabit ethernet, a 5400RPM SATA drive for speed, and a Core Duo processor I'd give it consideration for what I do (Java development, web surfing, occasional Photoshop/GraphicConverter work).
But, of course, if it's just $200-$300 to go from such a machine to one with a reasonable dedicated GPU and another feature bump of some kind I'd probably lay out the extra cash.
My work Dell desktop (Pentium 4 based) has the Intel GMA950 integrated graphics and for what I do on it it's perfect. I haven't tried a 3D game on it though, nor do I think I should...
Originally posted by shanmugam
Lots have changed after seeing the Mac Mini, so more or less
Specs of MacBook
-----------------
$999
13.3" WD 1280 x 800
1.5 GHz Core Solo (2MB L2 Cache)
60 GB 5.4K HDD (No option to upgrade to 7.2K)
512MB DDR2 RAM
Integrated Graphics
$1299
13.3" WD 1280 X 800
1.67 GHz Core Duo (2MB L2 Cache)
80 GB 5.4K HDD
1GB RAM DDR2 667 Mhz
64 MB XX00 Graphic Card
others are standard, just few weeks away!.
(typo on topic, predictions)
Hope you're right. If so I'm all over the $1299 ibook. That's almost to good to be true. I bet it only comes with intel IG. Still not to bad.
I have the 1st gen white iBook. This is the 5th year of the form factor and it needs revision. It is 1.3" inches thick. If they make the new iBook it 1", it would tempt me over a MBP. If it is 0.8", that's a whole different ball of wax. If it is 1.3" thick, meh, would definitely get the MBP.
Originally posted by Cory Bauer
My Painfully Realistic Predictions:
If it were painfully realistic, you wouldn't have listed high-density displays. Don't get your hopes up.
- Xidius