MacBook Pro Prototypes and Design Details?

MacRumors · Sep 26, 2008, 03:56 PM

A new photograph claiming to be the new MacBook Pro has been circulating since yesterday. We've neglected to post the image since we felt it was clearly fake. Based on his sources, Jason O'Grady now confirms that the image isn't real and also provides some additional tidbits about the upcoming MacBook Pros.

O'Grady has heard that the new MacBook Pros will retain its more traditional boxy-look and not adopt the tapered edge design of the MacBook Air. We're not sure if that completely correlates with the previously leaked MacBook Pro image that does seem to depict a tapered edge. O'Grady also believes the new MacBook Pro will be thinner and "as much as a half-inch narrower" than existing models. The space savings will reportedly come from a smaller bezel (border) around the screen.

Other details spotted in early prototypes: black "flat top" keyboard like the MacBook Air, slightly smaller trackpad than existing MacBook Pros, and even a split trackpad with two buttons. O'Grady warns that Apple may build multiple prototypes and all these features may not make it to production machines.

In addition, O'Grady claims the incorporation of "full Multi-Touch support" in the new trackpads. At present, the capabilities of the current MacBook Pro trackpad offer basic Multi-Touch support but are limited to a few gestures per application. What "full" support means remains to be seen, but Apple has researched many options.

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squeeks · Sep 26, 2008, 03:58 PM

Square edges, thank goodness, dont waste space, make it as small as possible useing the space wisely

Eidorian · Sep 26, 2008, 03:58 PM

I'll just hold out for the final product then all these rumors and speculation.

squeeks · Sep 26, 2008, 04:00 PM

the curved edges dont do anything but waste space, you cant mount the logic board on a curved edge

schubes · Sep 26, 2008, 04:00 PM

A strong endorsement of the prospect maintaing the split between MacBook and MacBook pro here

ShaunC · Sep 26, 2008, 04:01 PM

more multitouch trackpad technology to macbooks finally?

kcroy · Sep 26, 2008, 04:02 PM

Can't wait to see them.

Chris Rogers · Sep 26, 2008, 04:02 PM

anyone could tell that's fake

OBL · Sep 26, 2008, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eidorian

I'll just hold out for the final product then all these rumors and speculation.

Agree, but still exciting!
I just wish an awsome product that make sme feel like

XD

Mattjeff · Sep 26, 2008, 04:05 PM

If only I had money...

11800506 · Sep 26, 2008, 04:05 PM

It seems that some of these new details are a step backwards, such as the smaller trackpad. I highly doubt Apple would shrink the trackpad especially since the MBA has a much larger one and it would be easier to use "Full" Multitouch on a larger trackpad.

NAG · Sep 26, 2008, 04:05 PM

Yeah, I was surprised by the number of people who thought it was real.

bobbleheadbob · Sep 26, 2008, 04:07 PM

I'm happy with my current MBP, but interested in seeing what updates come out next. More multitouch would be great. I'd also like to see a bigger trackpad, not a smaller one, to be better able to take advantage of improved multitouch. (Like the MBA has.)

I guess we'll have to wait until 10/14 to find out.

.

Asu · Sep 26, 2008, 04:08 PM

We've neglected to post the image since we felt it was clearly fake.

"neglected" does not mean "decided not to do", it means "forgot to do".

... no, you don't have to thank me. ... O gee, you shouldn't! ... I really mean it! ... No, stop! ... Ouch, it hurts! ... NOOOOOOOO!

cstromme · Sep 26, 2008, 04:09 PM

A smaller trackpad would be a huge step back. I have fairly small hands/fingers and I have problems with the size of the current trackpad when using some multitouch features.

jmann · Sep 26, 2008, 04:11 PM

I also agree that they shouldn't downsize the trackpad. I have always wondered why there is so much empty space around the screen. If they didn't put as much bezel they could make the computer smaller or the screen bigger. Perferably the second option.

Shtekeris · Sep 26, 2008, 04:12 PM

that is just funny!! One of the worst fakes ever, you can clearly see that trackpad is added with some software. Not to even mention that he is filming with iSight, but no green light is showing webcam being active ;D

amac4me · Sep 26, 2008, 04:14 PM

Apple, just release the darn things already so we don't have to hear any more rumors!

Furrybeagle · Sep 26, 2008, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacRumors

In addition, O'Grady claims the incorporation of "full Multi-Touch support" in the new trackpads. At present, the capabilities of the current MacBook Pro trackpad offer basic Multi-Touch support but are limited to a few gestures per application. What "full" support means remains to be seen, but Apple has researched many options.

No. What about the current multitouch trackpads isn’t sufficient for “full Multi-Touch”? If Apple releases a “full Multi-Touch”, they better enable it on previous Multi-Touch laptops.

Courtaj · Sep 26, 2008, 04:15 PM

I just can't believe you guys re-opened this whole "it's fake!" / "how so?" can of worms.

:shakes head in disbelief:

Cousin Dirk · Sep 26, 2008, 04:15 PM

Hmmm. I'm on the verge of buying a MacBook Pro to replace my increasingly decrepit PowerBook G4, but some of the details that have been emerging over the last few months are disturbing me a bit.

Black "flat top" keyboard? Ech. Split trackpad with two buttons? Hell no.

And as for some of the earlier rumours, no FireWire 400, full-size DVI or internal optical drive? Combine that with the current incarnations of MacBooks that don't have the numberpad under the 789/uio/jkl/m keys which is something that is likely to continue with this new model.

My old PowerBook running Tiger is starting to look more and more attractive compared to one of these 'new' MacBook Pros with Leopard under the hood.

MacsRgr8 · Sep 26, 2008, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amac4me

Apple, just release the darn things already so we don't have to hear any more rumors!

Eh.. LOL... you do realise in which forum you posted this..?

xsel · Sep 26, 2008, 04:17 PM

Having the dock on the trackpad (provided that the trackpad is a screen, entirely possible with a screen a bit smaller than the iphone/ipod touch) might be a good idea. It opens up a bit more desktop space, especially on laptops. Then have the applications open only with a special touch, ie. double tap, etc to keep from opening apps on mistake.

slowpoe · Sep 26, 2008, 04:19 PM

yeah this is just a couple steps back...lets go back to the bigger trackpad...and brick idea...who released that btw? did apple say "brick"

DARKJ3DI · Sep 26, 2008, 04:20 PM

i think it looks really nice. especially the trackpad!

Sep 26, 2008, 03:56 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	MacBook Pro Prototypes and Design Details? A new photograph claiming to be the new MacBook Pro has been circulating since yesterday. We've neglected to post the image since we felt it was clearly fake. Based on his sources, Jason O'Grady now confirms that the image isn't real and also provides some additional tidbits about the upcoming MacBook Pros. O'Grady has heard that the new MacBook Pros will retain its more traditional boxy-look and not adopt the tapered edge design of the MacBook Air. We're not sure if that completely correlates with the previously leaked MacBook Pro image that does seem to depict a tapered edge. O'Grady also believes the new MacBook Pro will be thinner and "as much as a half-inch narrower" than existing models. The space savings will reportedly come from a smaller bezel (border) around the screen. Other details spotted in early prototypes: black "flat top" keyboard like the MacBook Air, slightly smaller trackpad than existing MacBook Pros, and even a split trackpad with two buttons. O'Grady warns that Apple may build multiple prototypes and all these features may not make it to production machines. In addition, O'Grady claims the incorporation of "full Multi-Touch support" in the new trackpads. At present, the capabilities of the current MacBook Pro trackpad offer basic Multi-Touch support but are limited to a few gestures per application. What "full" support means remains to be seen, but Apple has researched many options. Article Link

Sep 26, 2008, 03:58 PM	#2
squeeks macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	Square edges, thank goodness, dont waste space, make it as small as possible useing the space wisely __________________ The Pirate Fleet putting the naughty in nautical Member of the Pirate Fleet Distributed Computing Team

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Eidorian macrumors G3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Indiana	I'll just hold out for the final product then all these rumors and speculation. __________________ MRoogle it! hikari T7500 2.2 GHz / 4 GB / 320 GB / GMA X3100 / 10.5.8 chobimaru Core i5 750 2.66 GHz / 4 GB / 640 GB / 4830 / Windows 7

Sep 26, 2008, 04:00 PM	#4
squeeks macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	the curved edges dont do anything but waste space, you cant mount the logic board on a curved edge __________________ The Pirate Fleet putting the naughty in nautical Member of the Pirate Fleet Distributed Computing Team

Sep 26, 2008, 04:02 PM	#7
kcroy macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ohio	Can't wait to see them. __________________ Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. Explore. Dream. Discover! Twain

Sep 26, 2008, 04:00 PM	#5
schubes macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: British Columbia	A strong endorsement of the prospect maintaing the split between MacBook and MacBook pro here

Sep 26, 2008, 04:01 PM	#6
ShaunC macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2008	more multitouch trackpad technology to macbooks finally?

Sep 26, 2008, 04:02 PM	#8
Chris Rogers macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: my house	anyone could tell that's fake __________________ Late 2008 Black MacBook 4GB RAM Black iPhone 3G 2009 Mini 2.0 4GB APPLE TV is awesome, but Mac Mini Media Center is Better!

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Sep 26, 2008, 04:05 PM	#11
11800506 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Washington D.C. Area	It seems that some of these new details are a step backwards, such as the smaller trackpad. I highly doubt Apple would shrink the trackpad especially since the MBA has a much larger one and it would be easier to use "Full" Multitouch on a larger trackpad. __________________ Unibody Macbook Pro / Aluminum iMac / eMac / Airport Extreme / iPod Touch

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Sep 26, 2008, 04:07 PM	#13
bobbleheadbob macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Massachusetts	I'm happy with my current MBP, but interested in seeing what updates come out next. More multitouch would be great. I'd also like to see a bigger trackpad, not a smaller one, to be better able to take advantage of improved multitouch. (Like the MBA has.) I guess we'll have to wait until 10/14 to find out. .

Sep 26, 2008, 04:08 PM	#14
Asu macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2006	Semantics We've neglected to post the image since we felt it was clearly fake. "neglected" does not mean "decided not to do", it means "forgot to do". ... no, you don't have to thank me. ... O gee, you shouldn't! ... I really mean it! ... No, stop! ... Ouch, it hurts! ... NOOOOOOOO! __________________ Ceci n'est pas une signature!

Sep 26, 2008, 04:09 PM	#15
cstromme macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2007	A smaller trackpad would be a huge step back. I have fairly small hands/fingers and I have problems with the size of the current trackpad when using some multitouch features.

Sep 26, 2008, 04:11 PM	#16
jmann Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: on a bump on a log in a hole in the bottom of the sea(not far from Hollywood,CA)	I also agree that they shouldn't downsize the trackpad. I have always wondered why there is so much empty space around the screen. If they didn't put as much bezel they could make the computer smaller or the screen bigger. Perferably the second option. __________________ DFU Mode - Recovery Mode -Take Me On The Floor- The Veronicas \| Mac Tutorials

Sep 26, 2008, 04:12 PM	#17
Shtekeris macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2007	that is just funny!! One of the worst fakes ever, you can clearly see that trackpad is added with some software. Not to even mention that he is filming with iSight, but no green light is showing webcam being active ;D

Sep 26, 2008, 04:14 PM	#18
amac4me macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2005	Apple, just release the darn things already so we don't have to hear any more rumors! __________________ Switch To A Mac http://switchtoamac.com

Sep 26, 2008, 04:15 PM	#20
Courtaj macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edinburgh, U.K.	I just can't believe you guys re-opened this whole "it's fake!" / "how so?" can of worms. :shakes head in disbelief: __________________ These are the sort of windows faces look in at.

Sep 26, 2008, 04:15 PM	#21
Cousin Dirk macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London, UK	Hmmm. I'm on the verge of buying a MacBook Pro to replace my increasingly decrepit PowerBook G4, but some of the details that have been emerging over the last few months are disturbing me a bit. Black "flat top" keyboard? Ech. Split trackpad with two buttons? Hell no. And as for some of the earlier rumours, no FireWire 400, full-size DVI or internal optical drive? Combine that with the current incarnations of MacBooks that don't have the numberpad under the 789/uio/jkl/m keys which is something that is likely to continue with this new model. My old PowerBook running Tiger is starting to look more and more attractive compared to one of these 'new' MacBook Pros with Leopard under the hood. __________________ 15" MacBook Pro 2.8GHz, 4GB RAM, 320GB 7200rpm HDD 1TB Time Capsule; 8GB 4G iPod nano; 16GB White iPhone 3G  I never switched 

Sep 26, 2008, 04:17 PM	#23
xsel macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2008	Having the dock on the trackpad (provided that the trackpad is a screen, entirely possible with a screen a bit smaller than the iphone/ipod touch) might be a good idea. It opens up a bit more desktop space, especially on laptops. Then have the applications open only with a special touch, ie. double tap, etc to keep from opening apps on mistake.

Sep 26, 2008, 04:19 PM	#24
slowpoe macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2008	yeah this is just a couple steps back...lets go back to the bigger trackpad...and brick idea...who released that btw? did apple say "brick"

Sep 26, 2008, 04:20 PM	#25
DARKJ3DI macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Zealand	i think it looks really nice. especially the trackpad! __________________ Macbook 2.4GHz, iPod Touch 1G, iPod Shuffle 2G, AirPort Express, Xbox 360 Elite

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