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Analyst: iMac and MacBook Updates Coming Within Weeks?

Matte ftw!

Even though I would like to really get an iMac, unless the iMac gets the anti-glare option, I will not purchase.

Same goes for the 13" uMBP.
 
Corrode said:
Phew, at first I thought this was a Macbook Pro update, but I forgot about that measly other lappy that Apple offers. Bout time that thing got a decent update or price drop. Who on earth would buy that thing?
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And forgetting it would be a big mistake, because it's still Apple's best-selling laptop. Who would buy it? I'll tell you: People who don't need or care about MBP power. People who want a laptop for *gasp* internet and email, maybe some light photo editing? You know, the majority of people.

Top sellers from the Apple Store:

1.iMac
2.MacBook
3.MacBook Pro
4.Mac mini
5.Mac Pro
6.MacBook Air
7.Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
8.AppleCare
9.iWork ’09
 
macfan881 said:
sounds good so im guessing the Minis wont be updated till after or around macworld? i keep forgeting apples not there any more but i wont fell bad on just buying a mac mini 3 weeks agao.
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I'm sorry, but why would you be upset about buying a mac mini recently?

There is no indication that the mini will be upgraded any time soon.

It was two years since the last update.
 
MacMini2009 said:
I agree with others here, I think the Mac Mini needs a major redesign, somewhat with aluminum and black glass. Needs better specs, 8GB RAM, 500GB hard drive standard, and SSD options. Drop the price to $499 and $699. If Apple does this, I'm sold.
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It already takes 8 gigs. As to price, get a refurb.
 
Ping Guo said:
And forgetting it would be a major oversight, because it's still apple's best-selling laptop. Who would buy it? I'll tell you: People who don't need care or about MBP power. People who want a laptop for *gasp* internet and email, maybe some light photo editing? You know, the majority of people.
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Sadly I only use my MacBook Pro for chatting, web browsing, word processing, etc.
 
dagamer34 said:
There aren't any slot loading Blu-ray drives. Until some manufacturer makes them, Apple can't use them in their computer lineup. If anything, you'll find them in the Mac Pro first as a tray loading drive.

But regardless, I believe that Apple would have to have a Mac approved as a Blu-ray device before it can be licensed for use. And then they'd have to pay licensing fees. And the miniDisplayPort doesn't send audio either. It just doesn't make much sense to stick in Blu-ray even if the drives were available, as the hardware support isn't really there. It's obvious that Apple is a Blu-ray Forum member in name only. They'd rather sell you their online services which they have MUCH more control over without a ton of DRM.
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Of course there are slot loading blu rays.

My question is, maybe a dumb one, but I really don't know the answer...

How come my Mac won't play Blu ray? Or will it?
 
Having bought a new iMac only a few months ago, I think I can safely predict a dramatically improved design, more features, much faster hardware, and a reduced price. :(
 
Bluefusion said:
But the Macbook sorely needs a design. Its been ugly as sin since the day it was introduced -- only the black one has ever looked good!
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The Macbook has a design. And I disagree with your second point - it's a great looking, iconic product. "White laptop" is pretty much synonymous with the Macbook.

I think the white Macbook, along with the Air, are Apple's best-looking current offerings. I've tried to warm to the unibodies, I really have. But I find the black/silver palette and "I'm a PC" look to be aging badly. I think these will look stale within a year or two, whereas the white Macbook still looks fresh because it is such an original design.

I do agree that as Apple's best-selling laptops, these badly need a redesign/price drop to stay even remotely competitive. Five pounds is way too heavy - weight needs to drop by 1/3. They can ditch the optical drive and add the long-life battery from the MBP. Get a better quality screen in there, and change the polycarbonate for a more durable plastic that is less prone to cracking.
 
Oh I really hope this is true, I really want a new Mac in time for xmas, either the iMac or a MacBook Pro. My MacBook's 18 months old, sure its 2.4Ghz, but I want something to keep with times lol.
 
Does it take an analyst to predict Apple will get updates out in time for the Christmas shopping season?
 
I've been thinking about getting another iMac...

Anyway, I hope they ship it with a touch sensitive Mighty Mouse. It would be very nice to have 2 finger scrolling instead of the faulty might mouse scroll ball. Not to mention pinch zooming etc etc
 
What is apple's return policy for when new macs release?
I am planning to get a Mac Pro on the 26th, but I will be buying it online.
Say a new Mac Pro comes out in less than 14.... am I covered? Can I bring it back into the store, or do I have to ship it back to get the new model?
Can I do this after the 14 days are up?

I really hope they update the mac pro. I would wait to buy, but I need this machine for October.
I might pick up a new macbook too, as my white macbook is showing its age.
 
My question is what's beyond the 9400m? It's been in the Macbook for the past year, and surely is beginning to be outdated, seeing as the 9400m is starting to appear on netbooks. You guys think this will be the last rev with the 9400m? Does Nvidia have something better coming up?
 
Beric said:
My question is what's beyond the 9400m? It's been in the Macbook for the past year, and surely is beginning to be outdated, seeing as the 9400m is starting to appear on netbooks. You guys think this will be the last rev with the 9400m? Does Nvidia have something better coming up?
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ION 2, possibly both MCP89 (Atom/Core 2) and MCP99 (Nehalem/Westemere) should be out. At least the original 32 shader Atom/Core 2 ION 2 was supposed to be Fall 2009.
 
Eidorian said:
ION 2, possibly both MCP89 (Atom/Core 2) and MCP99 (Nehalem/Westemere) should be out. At least the original 32 shader Atom/Core 2 ION 2 was supposed to be Fall 2009.
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Ok. Hadn't heard of ION 2; good to know! So maybe on the following update we'll get it. I'm gonna assume there's no reason Apple won't use ION 2 once it's available. Once it's out, I may have to upgrade my old Macbook, which is suffering under an ancient and pathetic GMA 950. :(
 
Beric said:
Ok. Hadn't heard of ION 2; good to know! So maybe on the following update we'll get it. I'm gonna assume there's no reason Apple won't use ION 2 once it's available. Once it's out, I may have to upgrade my old Macbook, which is suffering under an ancient and pathetic GMA 950. :(
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The original ION 2 was effectively a drop in for the original ION (a.k.a. MCP79/9400M G) You double the shaders to 32 and keep the memory controller and I/O on one chip. ION 2 has been in the cards for a few months and scheduled for Fall/Late 2009.

There was a big mess with nVidia's license beyond the front side bus so it looked like ION 2 (possibly MCP89) would be it. Then we get the announcement for MCP89/99 and somehow nVidia can make a chipset/MCH for Nehalem/Westmere.
 
gianly1985 said:
- BLURAY: not gonna happen
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If not, then they really need to sort out their priorities. It's not even the fact that I really want one, if they don't add one now they are going to be so far behind the ENTIRE REST of the industry. Because then it would be AT LEAST another year before it was incorporated when they do another refresh. I really won't know what to think of Apple if Blu Ray is not added this time around. Not to mention I'm not buying anything else until this feature is added.
 
- Core i7 (whatever it's called) mobile
- Similar video options to current
- 4 GB standard
- 640 GB standard HDD, up to 2 TB option
- LED backlit IPS screen
- Backlit wired keyboard (black keys), maybe backlit wireless, too
- 2.1 speakers like LED cinema display
- Tweaked design, front looks like LED cinema display, but the body looks kinda like a sideways iPhone 3GS, much more rounded lines than current design
 
Hands up if you've ever looked at an iMac and thought "You know, I would buy one, if it were only another 1/8th of a inch thinner".

Form over function again. What the iMac needs is POWER for the home user pushing iPhoto/iMovie etc etc. i7 / i5 processor etc.

The iMac is like the Porsche Cayman. You KNOW they could make it faster without having to make it much more, if any more expensive.

But if they did that, it would be knocking on the door of the single CPU Mac Pro, (like the Cayman would be knocking on the door of the 911) - so they intentionally make the iMac a dual core machine.

As a consumer wanted the best bang for my buck - it's damn frustrating.
 
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