I really don't care about the base 13"
Sounds like a big deal with the new Thunderbolt..... just keeps reminding me of Pikachu
Can't wait to know the 15" high end model...
I've been using my mac for 4 years, the Santa Rosa version in mid 2007...... it's time for me to get a new mac.......................!!!!!
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I call fake too. I don't see apple naming their product "thunderbolt". Hahaha. Seriously.
Let's compare now that it's confirmed.
It's better obviously, but by how much?
Processor > Huge Leap
Memory > Slight Speed Increase
Hard Drive > Larger, but no SSD
Resolution > Same and disappointing
Graphics > Almost No Change In Speed
Camera > Better Resolution
Size > No Change
Why is it so disappointing? The Intel HD 3000 does better than the 320m available in some of the Macbook Pros plus an i5 processor which is also a definite improvement over the Core2Duo that was available.
We are talking about the low end Macbook Pro here, not the mid-to-high ones. I think you're expecting too much.
With this being the base model, I have higher hopes for the 15" higher end models. I'd love a design refresh, but I won't hold out forever for a new model as my 2006 model is looking really long in the tooth. Everyone sets such high standards for Apple that when the final product is delivered, everyone is disappointed. Remember NOTHING is confirmed, until Apple confirms it. Either way I will be buying a new MacBook Pro tomorrow, or whenever they are released.
Processor is good, the i5 is way better than a C2D.
My concern is the Intel HD, is it better than the Nvidia integrated GPU's?
My guess is that the 15" will have the HD and the Nvidia discreet, like it does now.
The screen should be 1440x900, like the Air.
We need to see some benchmarks on that GPU......
New pics on a french site
http://www.mac4ever.com/news/60813/macbook_pro_13_de_nouvelles_photos_du_port_thunderbolt/
New pics on a french site
http://www.mac4ever.com/news/60813/macbook_pro_13_de_nouvelles_photos_du_port_thunderbolt/
hey guys if u look at the pic.. it doesn't really look like an aluminum macbook pro....
Light Peak could be a game changer, however. It enables faster external hard drives. Plus, we don't know what other configurations will be available. Perhaps they will offer a higher resolution version of the 13". Also, they will definitely offer a 13" with an SSD (they do already, but at $1999). I'm guessing the SSD-equipped 13" Pro will match the Air's $1799 price point and may sport the 1400x900 screen.
The 4.5lb weight is a bit disappointing after all the rumors of a 3.7lb design. Perhaps Apple is concerned about cannibalization of the 13" MacBook Air.
Yeah, this is really a pro-machine...
So the GPU is WORSE!? Damn.
What material is this?
A few questions:
I picked up a MacBook Pro last week and then learned of the refresh. I had been planning to swap it out for the new one. Here are the specs of my current one:
13
2.66 GHz C2D
4GB 1066 MHz Ram
320GB SATA @ 5400
If these released specs are true I am wondering if an upgrade is worth it. Honestly, I will probably rarely use Thunderbolt.
Is a 2.3 GHz i5 going to be considerably faster than what I have now? It sounds like the intel graphics card may be worse (or at least not that much better) than the Nvidia 320. Is this correct?
I hope these specs are for the base model. I would love to get a higher resolution screen, SSD, a little lighter, etc.. Maybe I will have to look at the 15 models.