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13.3", LED Backlit, Santa Rosa Laptop... from Dell
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Mr Fusion
macrumors 6502a
This makes a minor MBP revision that much more unacceptable. It needs three things to make me happy:
- Completely new case design
- LED screen
- Santa Rosa
If any of these three are missing, no worries I will get a MB and iPhone instead. Either way I will be happy but one thing is for sure, the current MBP is not anywhere near worth $2000 [the thought Apple would raise the price for LED screens or anything else for that matter is laughable] and neither would a minor upgrade in speed.
- Completely new case design
- LED screen
- Santa Rosa
If any of these three are missing, no worries I will get a MB and iPhone instead. Either way I will be happy but one thing is for sure, the current MBP is not anywhere near worth $2000 [the thought Apple would raise the price for LED screens or anything else for that matter is laughable] and neither would a minor upgrade in speed.
The backlighting makes no difference, but some hope the laptops' resolutions to increase due to Leopard's upcoming resolution independence 🙂
Eidorian
macrumors Penryn
A dedicated video card?This makes a minor MBP revision that much more unacceptable. It needs three things to make me happy:
- Completely new case design
- LED screen
- Santa Rosa
If any of these three are missing, no worries I will get a MB and iPhone instead. Either way I will be happy but one thing is for sure, the current MBP is not anywhere near worth $2000 and neither would a minor upgrade in speed.
Don't forget the physical thickness.
Eidorian
macrumors Penryn
All manufacturers will progress to LED backlights. It'll be slow but it's the progress of the technology.
I like the idea of HDMI.
MacSA
macrumors 68000
Apple have never offered what I need, or what most computer buyers want, which is why they have about 1% market share in the UK.
Mr Fusion
macrumors 6502a
It would be nice but it wouldn't stop me from buying like the other three. My reasons for the demands:
- I do not like the case design, not only for looks but it does not feel very solid [metal painted silver always seemed silly to me, I understood with the Titanium though why it was done.] This is why I was happy to read the rumor half a year ago they were working on stronger thinner enclosures.
- Like the case, the displays were top of the line three or four years ago but today they are dated and poor quality compared to other high end notebooks. The LED display is needed to justify the $2000 pricetag.
- If the above two are done, I see no reason why a speed bump would not occur too in the form of Santa Rosa.
I don't think I'm asking for the world here, just for Apple to put the MBP back in line with similar priced models.
longofest
Editor emeritus
Ya... at least $1999 for the base. Sounds like a lot of options are offered as well, which will make it go pretty high.
donlphi
macrumors 6502
agreed. Captain winey pants doesn't know what he's talking about. Apple is getting left behind in the computer world? Think again.
I don't know if a 12" screen would be enough REAL ESTATE for my use, but I suppose there are some apps that it would still be useful for. My main concern would be keyboard size and screen perspective.
rdowns
macrumors Penryn
twoodcc
macrumors P6
At least it means that it is possible, if not plausable, for the new MBP or MB to have these specs, if not better...
mkrishnan
Moderator emeritus
I think I am most surprised to see a slot-loader coming from Dell. I think it also is another indication that they're taking this XPS line as a serious chance to change their design headset.
this "rumor" is a total waste of bandwidth usage! I've got a much better "rumor" and it comes straight from the horses mouth. I've submitted it, but nothing yet.
Options, Options!
"Optional NVIDIA GeForce Go 8400M GS / 128MB"
I love the simplicity of Apple's lineup, but the lack of an option to upgrade out of the integrated video card is my only major gripe about the MacBooks.
I'd also like to second (or third?) the comment about HDMI. I was sad to see the S-Video connection leave the MBP lineup. Not everyone is going to have an Apple TV, so I'd like to have a way to get the content off of my laptop and onto a TV while I'm away from the home.
This is an impressive setup. Anyone know where I can get a reverse bootcamp to put OSX on a PC? 🙄
"Optional NVIDIA GeForce Go 8400M GS / 128MB"
I love the simplicity of Apple's lineup, but the lack of an option to upgrade out of the integrated video card is my only major gripe about the MacBooks.
I'd also like to second (or third?) the comment about HDMI. I was sad to see the S-Video connection leave the MBP lineup. Not everyone is going to have an Apple TV, so I'd like to have a way to get the content off of my laptop and onto a TV while I'm away from the home.
This is an impressive setup. Anyone know where I can get a reverse bootcamp to put OSX on a PC? 🙄
Porchland
macrumors 65816
If "The Office" weren't on summer hiatus, Michael Scott would say....
That's what she said!
CrackedButter
macrumors 68040
You're telling us that Apple don't design their own motherboards or request certain specs from motherboard manufacturers and get them custom made for them? If they all get the same stuff how come Apple's laptops are consistently thinner and lighter than anything else on the market and all the input ports are to Apple's design?
CrackedButter
macrumors 68040
So you're saying that because they don't cater for you they have a low market share, you matter some how?
Where did the 1% figure come from?