LED-lit Displays in Upcoming 15'' MacBook Pros?

Donza · Jan 21, 2007, 07:11 PM

http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=2426

They seem to be moving from cold cathode fluorescent backlights (CCFLs) towards LED backlights.

"While pricer than CCFLs, LED technology is more efficient at distributing lighting evenly across the entire display surface and offers an increase in color saturation. According to a white paper from Cree, a backlight solutions provider expected to provide its LED technology to Apple, LED-based backlights also consume less power, run cooler, and last longer than CCFLs."

Sounds good to me. Just sold my Macbook so I even might wait for 2nd quarter of this year before buying a new one.

BigJohno · Jan 21, 2007, 07:22 PM

Same I'm waiting till there is somthin new on the line. This is going to look good with that glossy screen they have.

PDE · Jan 21, 2007, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigJohno

Same I'm waiting till there is somthin new on the line. This is going to look good with that glossy screen they have.

I wonder if it'll be compatible with the current generation? Would be great to throw my 17" display out and replace it with an LED display...

dllavaneras · Jan 21, 2007, 07:36 PM

I sure want the unreleased but very much anticipated tablet to have this

phungy · Jan 21, 2007, 07:37 PM

Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to see what it looks like in person.

Daveway · Jan 21, 2007, 07:45 PM

...and I've just secured my decision of next Apple purchase.

Awesome. No more uneven backlighting and grain (hopefully)

MacRumors · Jan 21, 2007, 08:14 PM

Appleinsider provides confirmation for a rumor that first appeared on Digitimes (Page 2) earlier this month. According to Appleinsider, the newest MacBook Pros will transition away from "cold cathode fluorescent backlights (CCFLs) and towards LED backlights."

The rumor site targets the 15" MacBook Pro as the likely recipient of the LED screen in the "second quarter" of this year, but it is unclear when the 17" Pros and 13" MacBooks will also beneift from the upgrades.

LED-lit displays offer some notable improvements over the traditional CCFLs backlit displays, including:

- improved battery life (uses less power)
- maintain brightness longer over current screens
- more vivid colors

kjs862 · Jan 21, 2007, 08:17 PM

I'll take one.

gogoman · 08:23 PM

When are we gonna start seeing OLED displays in our laptops. I hope Apple is secretly working out the fading blues problem in this technology and is first to integrate into laptops. Uses MUCH less power, creates its OWN light and super pixel density.

HiRez · Jan 21, 2007, 08:18 PM

I think another benefit would be more even backlighting, no? Less dark dim blotches? If you use multiple LEDs and space them out evenly anyway, I'm not sure how it's done.

DTphonehome · Jan 21, 2007, 08:20 PM

This is a BIG step up!

shigzeo · Jan 21, 2007, 08:22 PM

i was almost sure that i might somehow post first here... damn. well, as it is a new tech (for notebooks in mass prod) we are not sure how well it will work, but if it is good, we will all want it. i cannot get much more excited!

kenzbud · Jan 21, 2007, 08:23 PM

Improved battery life.... Does anybody have an idea how much? 25% 50%????
Is there any notebooks that currently use this technology already???

GeorgeTheMonkey · Jan 21, 2007, 08:27 PM

Wicked cool.

And scheduled to possibly come out just when I might possibly, crossing-my-fingers maybe will have enough money to upgrade from my aging 17" PowerBook.

But dang, Apple's gotta stop coming out with things for me to spend money on. An iPhone, a potential tablet/mini-Macbook, an Apple TV, and now even more incentive to get a new Macbook Pro. My wallet is feeling lonely already!

aswitcher · Jan 21, 2007, 08:27 PM

I would like to think that they will push the envelope a bit further and introduce new features like inbuilt GPS etc with the next rev.

Chef Medeski · Jan 21, 2007, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenzbud

Improved battery life.... Does anybody have an idea how much? 25% 50%????
Is there any notebooks that currently use this technology already???

I would be shocked if it was more than 10%. Id feel vindicated for 5%. Well I mean. If you had robson hybrid hd/ram technology. With these screens. Plus a bit more efficient CPUs. You could potentially get 15-25%. Which if you think about it. On a 4 hours battery life is almost an extra hour. Pretty good. Nothing AMAZING. But good evolution.

twoodcc · Jan 21, 2007, 08:31 PM

seems nice....but i'm happy with my Core2Duo MBP.....

TraceyS/FL · Jan 21, 2007, 08:32 PM

Guess that seals the deal - i have to wait....

Darn it - i need it NOW (but don't have the $$ anyway :P).

HURRY UP!!

Chef Medeski · Jan 21, 2007, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aswitcher

I would like to think that they will push the envelope a bit further and introduce new features like inbuilt GPS etc with the next rev.

Robson
GPS
LED
A video camera instead of just an isight (only really useful if you can swifel it around to take videos of lecture, altough just a swiveling isight would be nice to snap pics of complex notes.)
More than 5 hours battery life.

That would make me say WHOAH Apple. You didnt forget about your computers. Anything else would just be one more thing...

wozzlewoozle · Jan 21, 2007, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chef Medeski

I would be shocked if it was more than 10%. Id feel vindicated for 5%. Well I mean. If you had robson hybrid hd/ram technology. With these screens. Plus a bit more efficient CPUs. You could potentially get 15-25%. Which if you think about it. On a 4 hours battery life is almost an extra hour. Pretty good. Nothing AMAZING. But good evolution.

I agree. Although I won't complain about a little extra battery life, a little is all I expect this to give.

thejadedmonkey · Jan 21, 2007, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chef Medeski

Robson
GPS
LED
A video camera instead of just an isight (only really useful if you can swifel it around to take videos of lecture, altough just a swiveling isight would be nice to snap pics of complex notes.)
More than 5 hours battery life.

That would make me say WHOAH Apple. You didnt forget about your computers. Anything else would just be one more thing...

As long as you can't even get two mouse buttons on a laptop, you'll never get an isight that can swivle/

Daveway · Jan 21, 2007, 08:37 PM

I don't know of any laptops that have this technology yet, but I think I heard HP, CES, laptop, led mentioned.
Samsung has a desktop panel out and NEC released the first one about 2 years ago that retailed for $6,500.

Hopefully prices have come down.

maxp1 · Jan 21, 2007, 08:40 PM

Well I'm looking to pass my aging, but still very functional, G4 powerbook down to my girlfriend soon (who's using my old TIbook). It would be fantastic if the new MBP came out with whatever the next processor upgrade is, the next OS upgrade and non-draft-n wifi.
Of course I want it NOW!! I hate playing the waiting game.

Then again, I've had good luck waiting and managed to catch 2nd generations of significant upgrades (the ones with the bugs worked out) that have lasted a long time. This time I decided not to go for the 2nd generation Intel Macs figuring it would take a bit longer to get everything straight. I chomping at the bit though.

Anyone have a feature wish list for the MBP that's longer than mine?

Glassman · Jan 21, 2007, 08:51 PM

Sony use LED backlight in some of their ultraportables..

LED backlight, great, I'll take it - but for god's sake make it high resolution when you're at it (and with resolution independence behind the doors)..

Leondunkleyc · 08:13 PM

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Jan 21, 2007, 07:11 PM	#1
Donza macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Finland	Next-gen MacBook Pro to shine brighter with new backlight tech http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=2426 They seem to be moving from cold cathode fluorescent backlights (CCFLs) towards LED backlights. "While pricer than CCFLs, LED technology is more efficient at distributing lighting evenly across the entire display surface and offers an increase in color saturation. According to a white paper from Cree, a backlight solutions provider expected to provide its LED technology to Apple, LED-based backlights also consume less power, run cooler, and last longer than CCFLs." Sounds good to me. Just sold my Macbook so I even might wait for 2nd quarter of this year before buying a new one.

Jan 21, 2007, 07:36 PM	#4
dllavaneras macrumors 68000 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Caracas, Venezuela	I sure want the unreleased but very much anticipated tablet to have this __________________ My nature gallery

Jan 21, 2007, 07:45 PM	#6
Daveway macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Orleans / Lafayette, La	...and I've just secured my decision of next Apple purchase. Awesome. No more uneven backlighting and grain (hopefully) __________________ Spare me my life. MBP 2.2 glossy, Alu Macbook 2.4, iMac G5, iPhone3GS 32gb white, iPodz

Jan 21, 2007, 08:14 PM	#7
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	LED-lit Displays in Upcoming 15'' MacBook Pros? Appleinsider provides confirmation for a rumor that first appeared on Digitimes (Page 2) earlier this month. According to Appleinsider, the newest MacBook Pros will transition away from "cold cathode fluorescent backlights (CCFLs) and towards LED backlights." The rumor site targets the 15" MacBook Pro as the likely recipient of the LED screen in the "second quarter" of this year, but it is unclear when the 17" Pros and 13" MacBooks will also beneift from the upgrades. LED-lit displays offer some notable improvements over the traditional CCFLs backlit displays, including: - improved battery life (uses less power) - maintain brightness longer over current screens - more vivid colors

Jan 21, 2007, 08:17 PM	#8
kjs862 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Long Island	I'll take one. __________________ Power Mac G5 Dual 2.0Ghz (1 Gen), 6.5GB Ram, X800XT, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Jan 21, 2007, 07:22 PM	#2
BigJohno macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cali	Same I'm waiting till there is somthin new on the line. This is going to look good with that glossy screen they have.

Jan 21, 2007, 07:37 PM	#5
phungy macrumors 68020 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FL	Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to see what it looks like in person.

Jan 21, 2007, 08:18 PM	#9
gogoman macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2003	When are we gonna start seeing OLED displays in our laptops. I hope Apple is secretly working out the fading blues problem in this technology and is first to integrate into laptops. Uses MUCH less power, creates its OWN light and super pixel density. Last edited by gogoman : Jan 21, 2007 at 08:23 PM.

Jan 21, 2007, 08:18 PM	#10
HiRez macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA	I think another benefit would be more even backlighting, no? Less dark dim blotches? If you use multiple LEDs and space them out evenly anyway, I'm not sure how it's done. __________________ Go outside, the graphics are amazing!

Jan 21, 2007, 08:20 PM	#11
DTphonehome macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NYC	This is a BIG step up!

Jan 21, 2007, 08:22 PM	#12
shigzeo macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South Korea	too slow i was almost sure that i might somehow post first here... damn. well, as it is a new tech (for notebooks in mass prod) we are not sure how well it will work, but if it is good, we will all want it. i cannot get much more excited!

Jan 21, 2007, 08:23 PM	#13
kenzbud macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Seattle, WA	Improved battery life.... Does anybody have an idea how much? 25% 50%???? Is there any notebooks that currently use this technology already???

Jan 21, 2007, 08:27 PM	#14
GeorgeTheMonkey macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2004	Wicked cool. And scheduled to possibly come out just when I might possibly, crossing-my-fingers maybe will have enough money to upgrade from my aging 17" PowerBook. But dang, Apple's gotta stop coming out with things for me to spend money on. An iPhone, a potential tablet/mini-Macbook, an Apple TV, and now even more incentive to get a new Macbook Pro. My wallet is feeling lonely already!

Jan 21, 2007, 08:27 PM	#15
aswitcher macrumors 601 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sydney OZ	I would like to think that they will push the envelope a bit further and introduce new features like inbuilt GPS etc with the next rev. __________________ Never underestimate the Geekfactor Switcher since June '04 iPhone 3G \| 24" Alu iMac \| 15" MacBookPro \| Elgato EyeTV/IceTV \| SecuritySpy User

Jan 21, 2007, 08:31 PM	#17
twoodcc macrumors 603 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Right side of wrong	seems nice....but i'm happy with my Core2Duo MBP..... __________________ tville pump Smarter than the average bear

Jan 21, 2007, 08:32 PM	#18
TraceyS/FL macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Central Florida	Guess that seals the deal - i have to wait.... Darn it - i need it NOW (but don't have the $$ anyway :P). HURRY UP!!

Jan 21, 2007, 08:37 PM	#22
Daveway macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Orleans / Lafayette, La	I don't know of any laptops that have this technology yet, but I think I heard HP, CES, laptop, led mentioned. Samsung has a desktop panel out and NEC released the first one about 2 years ago that retailed for $6,500. Hopefully prices have come down. __________________ Spare me my life. MBP 2.2 glossy, Alu Macbook 2.4, iMac G5, iPhone3GS 32gb white, iPodz

Jan 21, 2007, 08:40 PM	#23
maxp1 macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2005	Well I'm looking to pass my aging, but still very functional, G4 powerbook down to my girlfriend soon (who's using my old TIbook). It would be fantastic if the new MBP came out with whatever the next processor upgrade is, the next OS upgrade and non-draft-n wifi. Of course I want it NOW!! I hate playing the waiting game. Then again, I've had good luck waiting and managed to catch 2nd generations of significant upgrades (the ones with the bugs worked out) that have lasted a long time. This time I decided not to go for the 2nd generation Intel Macs figuring it would take a bit longer to get everything straight. I chomping at the bit though. Anyone have a feature wish list for the MBP that's longer than mine?

Jan 21, 2007, 08:51 PM	#24
Glassman macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2006	Sony use LED backlight in some of their ultraportables.. LED backlight, great, I'll take it - but for god's sake make it high resolution when you're at it (and with resolution independence behind the doors)..

Jan 21, 2007, 08:55 PM	#25
Leondunkleyc macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2006	. Last edited by Leondunkleyc : Nov 16, 2009 at 08:13 PM.

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