Macbook redesigned???!
I was just wondering...as i'm new...you probably get this all the time but would really love some feedback and opinions of others.
I read from an unknown site of a macbook redesign in the next update in ocotber/november... is this true?
I REALLY want to buy a macbook sooner rather than later...but if its redesigning it...i'd rather have new than old!!!
GRRR @ apple updates
I read from an unknown site of a macbook redesign in the next update in ocotber/november... is this true?
I REALLY want to buy a macbook sooner rather than later...but if its redesigning it...i'd rather have new than old!!!
GRRR @ apple updates
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as it doesnt state it yet on the website>!!
Steve says all the new Macs with iLife 08, so if you buy new MacBook, i think you will get iLife 08 as well
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after seeing iMac specs (and lots of whining about combo drive in the old imac)
MacBook low end model will go to Super Drive and Graphic card for all the models?
if apple plays card correctly remove white mac book from the line, all black three different model.
even ATI 2400 XT upgrade could be sweet for all the macbook models.
holiday season starts in october?
$1099
1 GB RAM (one single module)
80 GB HDD
2.0 Ghz C2D Santa Rosa
Super Drive
IG
$1299
1 GB RAM (one single module)
120 GB HDD
2.2 GHz C2D Santa Rosa
Super Drive
ATI XXXX
$1499
2 GB RAM
160 GB HDD
2.4 Ghz C2D Santa Rosa
Super Drive
ATI XXXX
all in black version, any chance by holiday season?
add bly-ray and higher HDDs to MacBook Pro to differentiate these two models.
13.3" MacBook
$1099
1 GB RAM (one single module)
80 GB HDD
2.0 Ghz C2D Santa Rosa
Super Drive
IG
$1299
1 GB RAM (one single module)
120 GB HDD
2.2 GHz C2D Santa Rosa
Super Drive
ATI XXXX
$1499
2 GB RAM
160 GB HDD
2.4 Ghz C2D Santa Rosa
Super Drive
ATI XXXX
all in black version, any chance by holiday season?
add bly-ray and higher HDDs to MacBook Pro to differentiate these two models.
I doubt dedicated graphics in the MBs. I wish there was an expresscard slot but that's unlikely too.
Vinea
What IS santa Rosa processor?
Significant change?
Will the next update be SIGNIFICANT to what you get now...?
True True True...thanks for the feedback...
What IS santa Rosa processor?
Significant change?
Will the next update be SIGNIFICANT to what you get now...?
For the average user Santa Rosa is nothing major. As far as performance one won't notice any difference at all between a Santa Rosa C2D and a non-Santa Rosa C2D. It's all a small update.
Other than that I don't believe that the Macbook will be changed at all this year. There is a tiny chance that the two expensive versions of the macbooks get a better GPU unit but that is unlikely and won't matter at all since it will most likely not be powerful enough to run demanding games.
Simply put I think you should buy a Macbook now because there's not really anything exciting around the corner.
1. one single module 1 GB RAM (or people like me will be struck with 1 GB, i want to upgrade to 2 GB but do not want to waste 2 x 512 MB or the hassle of selling it and replacing with 2 x 1 GB modules)
2. super drive in the low end model
3. GPU - this may or may not happen ever
4. C2D santa rosa is cheaper compared to merom for similar Ghz Speeds, it works for Apple and as well as highly loyal customers
$1499
2 GB RAM
160 GB HDD
2.4 Ghz C2D Santa Rosa
Super Drive
ATI XXXX
Ummm... do you realize that what you are describing is a high end macbook pro that costs around $2500?
For the average user Santa Rosa is nothing major. As far as performance one won't notice any difference at all between a Santa Rosa C2D and a non-Santa Rosa C2D. It's all a small update.
Other than that I don't believe that the Macbook will be changed at all this year. There is a tiny chance that the two expensive versions of the macbooks get a better GPU unit but that is unlikely and won't matter at all since it will most likely not be powerful enough to run demanding games.
Simply put I think you should buy a Macbook now because there's not really anything exciting around the corner.
Jeez, another one.
The Santa Rosa chipset includes the GMA X3100 which is lots faster than the current GMA950 in benchmarks, offers h/w T&L and vertex shaders which the 950 doesn't and a bit faster than the ATI X600 even without the drivers from Intel everyone has been waiting on.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-...&sort=3dmark06
Going from 170 to 479 in the benchmark is major and I really wish folks would stop giving bad advice.
That said, game support is still spotty without the final Intel drivers and may still be spotty even then but there's no Santa Rosa MB or Mini at the moment either.
Here's the Thinkpad X61 thead about games with the X3100:
http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/showthread.php?t=9187
I dunno when they are going to update the MacBook but it will be a welcome update to an already fine machine. The X3100 should be adequate for light gaming above what the current MacBook can do...and the list of games that run on the current MB isn't as horrid as you might expect.
Vinea
Here is my "wish list"....
1) Dedicated Graphics chip
2) Santa Rosa
3) um thats pretty much it. :-)
And I know someone will say, why not get a macbook pro....but I travel alot...and prefer the smaller 13 inch size of the macbook.
I highly doubt a "redesign" of the macbook will be next. But they should update it in Oct/Nov,
Here is my "wish list"....
1) Dedicated Graphics chip
2) Santa Rosa
3) um thats pretty much it. :-)
And I know someone will say, why not get a macbook pro....but I travel alot...and prefer the smaller 13 inch size of the macbook.
3) Expresscard Slot.
Of course that would exactly BE a 13" MBP. Which if they're going to do they should just do 11" MBP at a MBP price and leave the MB with Santa Rosa and X3100. An expresscard slot would STILL be nice though...
Vinea
But an 11" or even a 12" macbook pro would be too small screen wise for me.
And the current 15" macbook pro is too big.
For me the sweet spot is the 13" macbook. Its the perfect size. I'd just prefer slightly better features close to what I mentioned above in the next update.
But regardless I will get whatever they come out with. Because I will need one when I will be travelling abroad at the end of the year.
A. More svelte. Trim the fat around the edges. Make it lighter and tighter.
B. Had the option of a matte display.
Other desirable options would be the addition of an express card slot as aforementioned and a dedicated graphics card.
Any reference to a redesign is either discussing the future upgrade to Santa Rosa with it's faster graphics and increased Max RAM or the MacBook Nano (which will not replace the MacBook).
An upgrade of the MB to Santa Rosa is about the best I think we'll see for the line. If Intel does some price cutting on their chips then that should hold up another year until a newer (minor) design change comes around.