I don't mean to argue just for the sake of arguing but the Macbook has integrated graphics because it's a consumer product not a pro product. The integrated graphics gets a bad rap but they actually provide reasonable performance while keeping costs down give better battery life. The Macbook will henceforth have integrated graphics as it is a consumer product. You will be disappointed if you expect otherwise.
I think the point here was that there are people out there who are hoping for a small laptop, by Apple, that has a proper graphics card. He was simply saying that most of these people would be satisfied by putting one in a 13.3" Macbook. It could also be accomplished by making a smaller Macbook Pro (I.e. the 12.1" that this thread is dedicated to). He wasn't neccesarily saying it will happen.
Even though the Macbook is a consumer product, I think I could see them offering to upgrade to a graphics card; there are a few other things that set the Pro line apart. That's just me though, it may not be easily doable or profit saavy. *shrug*
I don't know if either will happen, but it would be nice to have a graphics card option on a computer smaller than 15.4".
Like I said in a previous post though, I think we'll get at least one of three things. A graphics card option in the Macbook, a smaller Macbook Pro, or a "true" ultralight (I.e. under 3.5lbs, 8+ hours battery life, small screen, ULV processor) without any fancy features.
I think the point here was that there are people out there who are hoping for a small laptop, by Apple, that has a proper graphics card.
Like I said in a previous post though, I think we'll get at least one of three things. A graphics card option in the Macbook, a smaller Macbook Pro, or a "true" ultralight (I.e. under 3.5lbs, 8+ hours battery life, small screen, ULV processor) without any fancy features.
You can forget about a small laptop with dedicated graphics. It ain't gonna happen, or is extremely unlikely. You're missing how Apple segments the market and positions it's products. You don't have to agree with it, but it is the world according to Apple. PRO laptops are for creative professionals and people like me who foolishly spend money on machines exceed their needs. As I mentioned earlier creative pros are those who work in digital media. If you're editing film in FCP you benefit from a graphics card and the fastest processor available and a large screen to work with. If you aren't a pro then you've got the Macbook. The Macbook is supposed to fill the needs of a fairly large group of users. For the most part it does but some aren't served as well. The only one of the three with a shot of seeing the light of day is an ultra light IMO. A Macbook with dedicated graphics and a smaller MBP (unlees it is a subnotebook) really have no chance IMO.
Would you recommend I wait to purchase a MacBook until Leopard and iLife '07 is released, or would you go ahead and purchase it now, and then purchase Leopard and iLife '07 when it comes out? I really need help with this, I can't make up my mind.
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I don't mean to argue just for the sake of arguing but the Macbook has integrated graphics because it's a consumer product not a pro product. The integrated graphics gets a bad rap but they actually provide reasonable performance while keeping costs down give better battery life. The Macbook will henceforth have integrated graphics as it is a consumer product. You will be disappointed if you expect otherwise.
I think the point here was that there are people out there who are hoping for a small laptop, by Apple, that has a proper graphics card. He was simply saying that most of these people would be satisfied by putting one in a 13.3" Macbook. It could also be accomplished by making a smaller Macbook Pro (I.e. the 12.1" that this thread is dedicated to). He wasn't neccesarily saying it will happen.
Even though the Macbook is a consumer product, I think I could see them offering to upgrade to a graphics card; there are a few other things that set the Pro line apart. That's just me though, it may not be easily doable or profit saavy. *shrug*
I don't know if either will happen, but it would be nice to have a graphics card option on a computer smaller than 15.4".
Like I said in a previous post though, I think we'll get at least one of three things. A graphics card option in the Macbook, a smaller Macbook Pro, or a "true" ultralight (I.e. under 3.5lbs, 8+ hours battery life, small screen, ULV processor) without any fancy features.
I think the point here was that there are people out there who are hoping for a small laptop, by Apple, that has a proper graphics card.
Like I said in a previous post though, I think we'll get at least one of three things. A graphics card option in the Macbook, a smaller Macbook Pro, or a "true" ultralight (I.e. under 3.5lbs, 8+ hours battery life, small screen, ULV processor) without any fancy features.
You can forget about a small laptop with dedicated graphics. It ain't gonna happen, or is extremely unlikely. You're missing how Apple segments the market and positions it's products. You don't have to agree with it, but it is the world according to Apple. PRO laptops are for creative professionals and people like me who foolishly spend money on machines exceed their needs. As I mentioned earlier creative pros are those who work in digital media. If you're editing film in FCP you benefit from a graphics card and the fastest processor available and a large screen to work with. If you aren't a pro then you've got the Macbook. The Macbook is supposed to fill the needs of a fairly large group of users. For the most part it does but some aren't served as well. The only one of the three with a shot of seeing the light of day is an ultra light IMO. A Macbook with dedicated graphics and a smaller MBP (unlees it is a subnotebook) really have no chance IMO.
Would you recommend I wait to purchase a MacBook until Leopard and iLife '07 is released, or would you go ahead and purchase it now, and then purchase Leopard and iLife '07 when it comes out? I really need help with this, I can't make up my mind.
Thanks,