I'm still waiting for someone to point out how Apple is going to add a BrD, that doesn't seem to exist and whose 12.7mm variety would cost at least $700, to a machine that has used 9.5mm slot-loading drives for years.
In my opinion, the best optical drive solution for the forthcoming new MacBook Pro would be to go external. One option would be the same external drive developed for the MacBook Air. An external BrD could also be offered. That would improve the weight, cost, size, and battery life of the MacBook Pro.
In my opinion, the best optical drive solution for the forthcoming new MacBook Pro would be to go external. One option would be the same external drive developed for the MacBook Air. An external BrD could also be offered. That would improve the weight, cost, size, and battery life of the MacBook Pro.
i think you pretty much nailed it right there. i dont know about leaving the MBP without a drive, actually i doubt there's even a chance, but offering an external BrD would be great.
But as far as having a BrD built in.... No way. Remember they said said they were going to be "aggresive" with the pricing. To me, that means no Br.
The term 'brick' can only refer to very things in computing and not have a negative meaning, so I think an evolved power brick would be one of them The VooDoo Envy 133, like the MBA, has no Ethernet port, but it does have one built into its powerbrick, with an 802.11b WiFI access point built in so you can get WiFi at hotels that only cabled internet. That is certainly something that I seems very Apple-ish. What I wonder is if Apple would use a thicker cable to connect the powerbrick and computer so high-speed Ethernet data (and possibly other wired data) can traverse the DC end of the powercord.
Could you elaborate on that. I'm not really getting the gist of what you are saying.
Sorry, it did come out a bit garbled. I wrote it in the 10 minutes between having a shower and riding my bike to work!
This article is probably a good starting point in your quest for understanding.
If genuine and taken at face value, FutureShop's inventory system would suggest the release of six new Macs, which would likely coincide with three new models of MacBooks and three new models of MacBook Pros (two 15-inch, one 17-inch).
Maybe I'm missing something but according to the picture in this article there are 12 Mac Placeholders not 6 - 6 marked 'ENG' and 6 marked 'FR'. Does anyone know what the 'ENG' and 'FR' refer to? Could it be 6 MacBooks and 6 MacBook Pro's?
Like for like I'm sure the 15" MBP is good value compared to other products, but I don't need all that power. I'm hoping for a 15" MacBook.
Maybe I'm missing something but according to the picture in this article there are 12 Mac Placeholders not 6 - 6 marked 'ENG' and 6 marked 'FR'. Does anyone know what the 'ENG' and 'FR' refer to? Could it be 6 MacBooks and 6 MacBook Pro's?
Like for like I'm sure the 15" MBP is good value compared to other products, but I don't need all that power. I'm hoping for a 15" MacBook.
eng= english, fr= french.
they are all notebooks - so 3 macbooks, 3 macbook pro's. no new models, just a refresh of the current lineup.
Every time a new MacBook related news or thread is made, it turns out to be a BlueRay debate. Seriously, is there anything else we can talk about
There seems to be way less leaked information regarding the new MacBook/MacBook Pro compared to the new iPods. I really hope this means Apple will come out with something new instead of just adding some features we already know.
I think Apple prices smaller laptops lower because it has always done so. The 12" Powerbook was always cheaper than the 15", even when other companies that had an ultra-portable model always charged a premium for it. Apple's philosophy is simple- you get less, you pay less. If you want more you pay more.
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Originally Posted by Rokken
Every time a new MacBook related news or thread is made, it turns out to be a BlueRay debate. Seriously, is there anything else we can talk about
There seems to be way less leaked information regarding the new MacBook/MacBook Pro compared to the new iPods. I really hope this means Apple will come out with something new instead of just adding some features we already know.
? Rumours that Apple will use Aluminium for the MB's too for it's strength, recyclability, and timeless look.
? If above rumour is true will Apple offer multiple anodized colours to attract more buyers?
? The trackpad has been getting more complex with each passing year. We've gone from a single input to a dual input to a multi-touch input. Will these rumours of a glass trackpad mean that Apple will be moving to a true multi-touch trackpad with visual output under the glass, similar to the iPod Touch.
they are all notebooks - so 3 macbooks, 3 macbook pro's. no new models, just a refresh of the current lineup.
If we consider that they will upgrade the Macbook to aluminium, I'd chance that the black model will go. So two Macbooks, one Macbook Air and three Macbook Pros.
Maybe I'm missing something but according to the picture in this article there are 12 Mac Placeholders not 6 - 6 marked 'ENG' and 6 marked 'FR'. Does anyone know what the 'ENG' and 'FR' refer to? Could it be 6 MacBooks and 6 MacBook Pro's?
Canada is a bilingual country, they can order English or French keyboards.
Every time a new MacBook related news or thread is made, it turns out to be a BlueRay debate. Seriously, is there anything else we can talk about
How about:
1.
Built in 3G data connections.
2.
An Apple designed vector processor.
3.
A GPU in the MacBooks
4.
New battery tech that is Lithium free
5.
GPS built in along with other location based services.
6.
A "Tough Book" model to compete with Panasonic.
7.
Quad processors
8.
Bluray of course.
The thing is BluRay is more important to the average person then just about all of the others listed. Bluray rises to the top because it appeals to a large number of people. Not just for movies either.
In any event why didn't you offer up your own desired feature for discusion??
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There seems to be way less leaked information regarding the new MacBook/MacBook Pro compared to the new iPods. I really hope this means Apple will come out with something new instead of just adding some features we already know.
OK so tell us what you mean by new! We can't have a discusion if we don't know what you are talking about.
In any event the lack of rumors could mean anything. In any event shouldn't be long now. Let's just hope they don't blow it like they did with Touch! That is design an improved Touch but leave out the one feature the majority of users need more than anything - storage space!
If Apple goes down the form over function road like they did with AIR sales could suffer.
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I'm still waiting for someone to point out how Apple is going to add a BrD, that doesn't seem to exist and whose 12.7mm variety would cost at least $700, to a machine that has used 9.5mm slot-loading drives for years.
In my opinion, the best optical drive solution for the forthcoming new MacBook Pro would be to go external. One option would be the same external drive developed for the MacBook Air. An external BrD could also be offered. That would improve the weight, cost, size, and battery life of the MacBook Pro.
In my opinion, the best optical drive solution for the forthcoming new MacBook Pro would be to go external. One option would be the same external drive developed for the MacBook Air. An external BrD could also be offered. That would improve the weight, cost, size, and battery life of the MacBook Pro.
i think you pretty much nailed it right there. i dont know about leaving the MBP without a drive, actually i doubt there's even a chance, but offering an external BrD would be great.
But as far as having a BrD built in.... No way. Remember they said said they were going to be "aggresive" with the pricing. To me, that means no Br.
but maybe upgradeable?
The term 'brick' can only refer to very things in computing and not have a negative meaning, so I think an evolved power brick would be one of them The VooDoo Envy 133, like the MBA, has no Ethernet port, but it does have one built into its powerbrick, with an 802.11b WiFI access point built in so you can get WiFi at hotels that only cabled internet. That is certainly something that I seems very Apple-ish. What I wonder is if Apple would use a thicker cable to connect the powerbrick and computer so high-speed Ethernet data (and possibly other wired data) can traverse the DC end of the powercord.
Could you elaborate on that. I'm not really getting the gist of what you are saying.
Sorry, it did come out a bit garbled. I wrote it in the 10 minutes between having a shower and riding my bike to work!
This article is probably a good starting point in your quest for understanding.
If genuine and taken at face value, FutureShop's inventory system would suggest the release of six new Macs, which would likely coincide with three new models of MacBooks and three new models of MacBook Pros (two 15-inch, one 17-inch).
Maybe I'm missing something but according to the picture in this article there are 12 Mac Placeholders not 6 - 6 marked 'ENG' and 6 marked 'FR'. Does anyone know what the 'ENG' and 'FR' refer to? Could it be 6 MacBooks and 6 MacBook Pro's?
Like for like I'm sure the 15" MBP is good value compared to other products, but I don't need all that power. I'm hoping for a 15" MacBook.
Maybe I'm missing something but according to the picture in this article there are 12 Mac Placeholders not 6 - 6 marked 'ENG' and 6 marked 'FR'. Does anyone know what the 'ENG' and 'FR' refer to? Could it be 6 MacBooks and 6 MacBook Pro's?
Like for like I'm sure the 15" MBP is good value compared to other products, but I don't need all that power. I'm hoping for a 15" MacBook.
eng= english, fr= french.
they are all notebooks - so 3 macbooks, 3 macbook pro's. no new models, just a refresh of the current lineup.
There seems to be way less leaked information regarding the new MacBook/MacBook Pro compared to the new iPods. I really hope this means Apple will come out with something new instead of just adding some features we already know.
I think Apple prices smaller laptops lower because it has always done so. The 12" Powerbook was always cheaper than the 15", even when other companies that had an ultra-portable model always charged a premium for it. Apple's philosophy is simple- you get less, you pay less. If you want more you pay more.
Every time a new MacBook related news or thread is made, it turns out to be a BlueRay debate. Seriously, is there anything else we can talk about
There seems to be way less leaked information regarding the new MacBook/MacBook Pro compared to the new iPods. I really hope this means Apple will come out with something new instead of just adding some features we already know.
? Rumours that Apple will use Aluminium for the MB's too for it's strength, recyclability, and timeless look.
? If above rumour is true will Apple offer multiple anodized colours to attract more buyers?
? The trackpad has been getting more complex with each passing year. We've gone from a single input to a dual input to a multi-touch input. Will these rumours of a glass trackpad mean that Apple will be moving to a true multi-touch trackpad with visual output under the glass, similar to the iPod Touch.
eng= english, fr= french.
they are all notebooks - so 3 macbooks, 3 macbook pro's. no new models, just a refresh of the current lineup.
If we consider that they will upgrade the Macbook to aluminium, I'd chance that the black model will go. So two Macbooks, one Macbook Air and three Macbook Pros.
/Adrian
Maybe I'm missing something but according to the picture in this article there are 12 Mac Placeholders not 6 - 6 marked 'ENG' and 6 marked 'FR'. Does anyone know what the 'ENG' and 'FR' refer to? Could it be 6 MacBooks and 6 MacBook Pro's?
Canada is a bilingual country, they can order English or French keyboards.
Every time a new MacBook related news or thread is made, it turns out to be a BlueRay debate. Seriously, is there anything else we can talk about
How about:
1.
Built in 3G data connections.
2.
An Apple designed vector processor.
3.
A GPU in the MacBooks
4.
New battery tech that is Lithium free
5.
GPS built in along with other location based services.
6.
A "Tough Book" model to compete with Panasonic.
7.
Quad processors
8.
Bluray of course.
The thing is BluRay is more important to the average person then just about all of the others listed. Bluray rises to the top because it appeals to a large number of people. Not just for movies either.
In any event why didn't you offer up your own desired feature for discusion??
There seems to be way less leaked information regarding the new MacBook/MacBook Pro compared to the new iPods. I really hope this means Apple will come out with something new instead of just adding some features we already know.
OK so tell us what you mean by new! We can't have a discusion if we don't know what you are talking about.
In any event the lack of rumors could mean anything. In any event shouldn't be long now. Let's just hope they don't blow it like they did with Touch! That is design an improved Touch but leave out the one feature the majority of users need more than anything - storage space!
If Apple goes down the form over function road like they did with AIR sales could suffer.
Dave
How about:
1. Built in 3G data connections.
That would be great for me. I hate the way the HW and SW connects for my AT&T USB card. But I don't see it as being popular enough to warrant it.
3. A GPU in the MacBooks
X4500 is fine for most people.
4. New battery tech that is Lithium free
Better, cleaner battery tech is always better.
5. GPS built in along with other location based services.
I don't see this as being needed in any way for the average consumer.
6. A "Tough Book" model to compete with Panasonic.
This is hard to accomplish. They would need an entirely new line of machines to accomplish this Herculean task.
7. Quad processors
Not until Nehelam, a year from now.
8. Bluray of course.
Nooooooooo!