Aluminum MacBook and MacBook Pros Spotted?

[ChrisA]

A new aluminum casing isn't enough to make me "upgrade." Others will make their own decisions.

Most people only replace their computer every three to five years. Very few people who own a current model MBP would upgrade. There may be some Powerbook users thinking it's about time however.

I don't think Apple even intends when they design a new model computer that people with the previous model would upgrade.

 

[echoout]

Why would you gear a professional computer for coffee shop use? I'm a motion graphics designer and my DVD burner in my MBP has saved the day countless times. Right now, I can grab my MBP and show up to work onsite anywhere without a bag-full of gadgets and add-ons. I'm doing that right now and only bring headphones, my eSATA card and power adaptor.

Taking away full-sized DVI, optical drive, and Firewire 400 would SUUUUUCK.

Every software installation I do is downloaded from the net. And I don't burn DVDs or CDs ever, nor do I imagine most people do. So why do most people need to carry a burner around every time they want take their computer somewhere? Just in case they need to burn a DVD at the coffee shop? Do you carry blank DVDs with you everywhere you go?

Do you need a DVD burner in your iPhone? Why does it need to be an integral part of your computer instead of something that you can plug in when (or if) you ever need it.

 

[tMac85]

I Like that!!!!!

this image came out like a couple months ago and was proved fake. right?! It was on here. anyone remember this?

something about the angle and his phone angle

its fake.
moving on...nothing to see here folks....

 

[X3n0 AcId]

The implication is that the dock is in the trackpad... ie, the trackpad is not only glass, but an interactive touchscreen.

Sounds horrible to me. My fingers would always be tapping the dock by accident. I would say it is fake just 'cause Apple wouldn't make such a stupid design.

+1

 

[tMac85]

Most people only replace their computer every three to five years. Very few people who own a current model MBP would upgrade. There may be some Powerbook users thinking it's about time however.

I don't think Apple even intends when they design a new model computer that people with the previous model would upgrade.

of course they do. i would guess 30% of sales are strictly on upgrades.

 

[Tosser]

good news but no FW400? FW 800/400 have different connections so how can it be backward compatible?

Because it's the same protocol. You just use an adaptor, which goes from 9-pin to 6 pin. The connected Fw400 thing will then only make use of the six pins.

In the PC world, most FW-plugs are 4-pin – the difference being that it's lacking the two power (as in current/volts) pins. It's still compatible with a 6 pin "apple" FW-plug. You just need an adaptor.

Think of it like adaptor plugs one uses to stick in the wall. They may look different, but if the voltage is right, you just need an adaptor.

 

[mbleopard]

Joking, right?

Dock display in the trackpad wouldn't work - not like that anyway. Using the current design of the dock there is far too little space to do it elegantly. Look at the supposed dock on the trackpad - there's, what, 6 or so items?

Looks good even though it's not real.

Im assuming that Apple will have some sort of customization as to whats in the trackpad. I like the overall design and I like the idea of the interactive glass trackpad but the dock there doesnt make sense.

Im hoping for the ability to change that to the calculator or something and to only show up when Dashboard is activated

 

[AAPLaday]

http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=1920

I reckon fake too, might look similar but dont think that is it

 

[JWest]

If the put any less ports on the new MBP's, I'll be looking elsewhere when it's time to update my lappy. The current MBP's have a very bare minimum of ports as it is. What we need is a full sized expresscard/54 slot, a at least one more USB port, and maybe even a multi-card reader. C'mon Apple, don't remove even more of our connectivity.

 

[Malooga]

wait! who spotted them? Where is this source? I WANT MORE!!! I WANT A PICTURE!

ME TOO! Picture Picture Picture!!!

 

[Tingaling]

The implication is that the dock is in the trackpad... ie, the trackpad is not only glass, but an interactive touchscreen.

Sounds horrible to me. My fingers would always be tapping the dock by accident. I would say it is fake just 'cause Apple wouldn't make such a stupid design.

Yeah, the cube wasn't a stupid design at all! And the apple newton looked BEAUTIFUL! Don't give me that bull, apple ****s up like everyone else

 

[kolax]

I've got FireWire 400 devices, how would I connect them to FireWire 800 if it is backwards compatible? Is there some sort of adapter I could get?

 

[yrsonicdeath]

I reckon fake too, might look similar but dont think that is it

Yeah, the dock that is on the track pad is not at the right angle. It looks like you're looking straight at the dock on the screen as if someone, I don't know, took a screen shot of their dock.

 

[JWest]

Yeah, the cube wasn't a stupid design at all! And the apple newton looked BEAUTIFUL! Don't give me that bull, apple ****s up like everyone else

Actually the cube was pretty cool

 

[DSG]

I've got FireWire 400 devices, how would I connect them to FireWire 800 if it is backwards compatible? Is there some sort of adapter I could get?

I'm assuming that amongst the array of hardware you say you have there is a scroll key?

 

[Brien]

Yeah.. soo true...
2008 and we have a COMBO DRIVE in the base models.
Might be to you but for me that is NOT top of the line technology rofl.

People are so... rofl

But I thought optical drives were unnecessary?

 

[swagi]

First thoughts...

http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=1920

Butt ugly

Usability nightmare (so, when actually does the Dock hide and when is it on, just to ask)

I so hope that this is not true.

 

[AAPLaday]

I think if anythings stripped down its the macbook, i mean since the macbook pro is by its own admission a professionals machine it doesnt make sense for them to lose too much from it since it has to be able to handle pretty much everything you can throw at it

 

[Tosser]

Yeah, the cube wasn't a stupid design at all! And the apple newton looked BEAUTIFUL! Don't give me that bull, apple ****s up like everyone else

Puck mouse. Macintosh Portable.

 

[JWest]

Puck mouse. Macintosh Portable.

Oh come on, Macintosh Portable was one of their first computers ever. Cheap shot.

 

[Tosser]

I've got FireWire 400 devices, how would I connect them to FireWire 800 if it is backwards compatible? Is there some sort of adapter I could get?

https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/6302380/

http://www.cablestogo.com/product_list.asp?cat_id=611

http://www.superwarehouse.com/Siig_FireWire_800_9_Pin_to_6_Pin_Adapter/CB-896111-S2/p/1493555

http://www.welovemacs.com/fad824.html

 

[Courtaj]

actually peeps they mean it's carbon footprint. just getting rid of heavy metals and other such "hurtful" things to the environment.... (i think, maybe not)

But since when did carbon atoms grow feet? Or is that when you make an outline of your foot on a piece of paper, with a pencil, like in art class when you were 5? And since when did Iron Maiden hurt the environment?

So many questions, so little time.

 

[Tosser]

Oh come on, Macintosh Portable was one of their first computers ever. Cheap shot.

Haha, yup. But the puck mouse still stands. The Toilet Seat iBook was also out there.

 

[Wotan31]

I've got FireWire 400 devices, how would I connect them to FireWire 800 if it is backwards compatible? Is there some sort of adapter I could get?

You just need new cables. 9 pin on one end and 6 pin on the other end.

 

[nick9191]

Wont have Mini DVI. Mini DVI only drives upto 1920 x 1200, current model drives 30" ACD (2560 x 1600).

Fake.