Care to point out where I said that? I have external drives for data that doesn't fit on my internal, they stay at home mostly but I take one or more of them with me when I need them. None of them are at risk because I have backups.
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Apple Discontinues White MacBook
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Care to point out where I said that? I have external drives for data that doesn't fit on my internal, they stay at home mostly but I take one or more of them with me when I need them. None of them are at risk because I have backups.
Because you said I claimed that external drives were for totting around, something I never claimed at all. Again, if you need more than 256 GB of data on the go in a cheaper device, Apple just thinks you're not in one of their profitable segments and just doesn't cater to you.
End of story. That's how it is with Apple, they don't cater to every segment and when sales start to decline in one, they just abandon it. The Macbook's time had come and it's becoming rarer for people to need that much storage.
I haven't had a laptop with more than 160 GB of storage in the last 5 years, never needed more. More and more people are in this boat. Data is safer at home, and more convenient on a network share than sitting on my laptop. It goes to say that seems to be the most profitable segment for Apple.
OK, let me get this straight. I claimed that you claimed that external drives were for totting around. Again, would you care to point out where all this went on in my posts (maybe a quote)?
Nevermind, you didn't bother last time, this is going nowhere. I'm outta here.
Sure, no problem :
If you weren't putting words into my mouth, then I don't even know where that quotes comes from. Either you were bringing in the fact you wanted to tot them around or you were hinting that I claimed the externals were carrying, something I'm quite sure I never stated nor claimed nor even hinted at.
Looks like I bothered. Guess I won't in the future. Anyway, moot point, Apple doesn't care about you or your needs anymore.
The 11" MBA's screen has more pixels than the 13" White MacBook's screen had.
Why wouldn't people go for it ? It displays more information and that's all that matters. Inches are a worthless spec when it comes to laptop screen. You can have a ****** 1280x800 17" screen or a very sharp 13" 1920x1080 screen. In the end, it's the pixels that create screen real-estate, not the inches.
The problem is that for some people, "a very sharp 13" 1920x1080 screen" is too sharp and causes eyestrain. This is the case for my one brother (a PC user), who opted for a 1280x768 15" screen because the 1920x1080 screen was "too small" and "too difficult to read." I realize some prefer high resolution screens (myself included), but for some people (like my brother), the 11" screen on the MBA is too small simply because the DPI is too high for their comfort. For this reason, there is merit to those who say the [Edit: 11"] MBA is not a replacement for the discontinued white [13"] MB.
Personally, I am hopeful this means the 13" MBP will become the new MB when the MBPs receive the Ivy Bridge update (of course, Apple will likely remove such amenities as the backlit keyboard) and the MBP will receive a discrete graphics chip like the 15" and 17" MBPs. We shall see.
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I love my macbook! Especially after I changed some of the internals, and now with lion and its new gestures, I probably will be using it for some time to come, unless it breaks of course. I was going to buy the new macbook pro or maybe the ultimate 13 inch air, but after thinking carefully, I'd probably be buying almost the same computer. No USB 3.0, no Blu-ray, a thunderbolt without peripherals, etc. I'd love the new processor, but for now I guess my C2D still performs reasonably. The money would probably be better spent on something else.
It was my first Mac too and I loved it. I've now passed it down to my sister. I'm not quite sure this was the best move for Apple. I bought my MacBook refurb and I could still barely afford that. The Air is pretty darn slick but I know I wouldn't want it if I could only afford (or need, want) to have one computer.
I was starting to see a lot more MBP's on campus than MB's though. I have yet to see an Air on campus but now that it's the entry level notebook I'm sure that may change this year.
I was starting to see a lot more MBP's on campus than MB's though. I have yet to see an Air on campus but now that it's the entry level notebook I'm sure that may change this year.
Except the 11" MBA is only 135 ppi. That's still quite low. It's around the same as the 17" MBP or the 15" MBP high-resolution screens. The atrocious 110s of ppi of the MB/MBP 13", the standard 15" MBP are just abominations that should be burned and forgotten.
Users with poor eyesights can just wear their corrective glasses. I do.
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Actually I do carry my files around with me but there is a dropbox backup. Also how about those people that use a laptop as their only computer?
Actually I do carry my files around with me but there is a dropbox backup. Also how about those people that use a laptop as their only computer?
I never saw a White macbook, that wasn't brand new, not have some form of crack. Good riddance to this crappy line.
I am a bit surprised to see the white MacBook go. It's always been appealing for college kids. I don't know a single female under 25 who owns any Mac other than the white MB.
That said, the 11" MBA is going to be more appealing for many users. It's also not much more expensive to move into a 13" MacBook Pro, or even a 13" Air. All of which outperform the last generation MB.
I would imagine that Apple retail stores have had an effect on this decision. If I'm buying a Mac laptop and I have the sleek MBA, the (still sleek) more robust MBP, and the clunky plastic MB to pick from (all in the same general price range), the MB would be last on my list.
I still wouldn't be shocked to see another white notebook added to the lineup at some point in the not too distant future, but for now, I guess it was time to put this one to bed.
That said, the 11" MBA is going to be more appealing for many users. It's also not much more expensive to move into a 13" MacBook Pro, or even a 13" Air. All of which outperform the last generation MB.
I would imagine that Apple retail stores have had an effect on this decision. If I'm buying a Mac laptop and I have the sleek MBA, the (still sleek) more robust MBP, and the clunky plastic MB to pick from (all in the same general price range), the MB would be last on my list.
I still wouldn't be shocked to see another white notebook added to the lineup at some point in the not too distant future, but for now, I guess it was time to put this one to bed.
I use a laptop as my only computer. Storage doesn't need to be in your computer you know.
I think this is a bad move. For 899, you got a 13" screen and a dvd drive. Now, you get an 11" screen and no optical drive for 949.
Still, the unibody is a big improvement over the horrible plastic case. My friend's rubber bottom is starting to come off.
Still, the unibody is a big improvement over the horrible plastic case. My friend's rubber bottom is starting to come off.
If we speak of internet browsing, document typing, social networking and
some other easy usage, then 11" MBA might be even prefferable to MB as
it's more.... well, mobile.
I needed Mac for iPhone\iPad development. This is how I joined Mac
World.
Screen size is crucial as developer needs to see a lot of stuff at
the screen and at the same time. 13" is minimally acceptable screen
size for me and for this purpose. MacBook was a real find at that
time because performance wise it actually was more than enough for
my real tasks.
If I wanted to start iPhone development today I'd have to start with
13" macBook pro, which is extra cost.
Hard drive size is less important unless the laptop is the only
computer in household, but just 64Gigs is not reasonalbe\competitive
in today's world - home movie editing for DVD burning might become an
issue.
some other easy usage, then 11" MBA might be even prefferable to MB as
it's more.... well, mobile.
I needed Mac for iPhone\iPad development. This is how I joined Mac
World.
Screen size is crucial as developer needs to see a lot of stuff at
the screen and at the same time. 13" is minimally acceptable screen
size for me and for this purpose. MacBook was a real find at that
time because performance wise it actually was more than enough for
my real tasks.
If I wanted to start iPhone development today I'd have to start with
13" macBook pro, which is extra cost.
Hard drive size is less important unless the laptop is the only
computer in household, but just 64Gigs is not reasonalbe\competitive
in today's world - home movie editing for DVD burning might become an
issue.
Sad to see it go.
But I have to say, the stock MacBook is the odd-one-out as the rest of the MacBook line is made out of aluminium.
Anyway, in real life, I see more 13in MacBook Pros than the good 'ol whitey but my friend still has the unibody white MacBook.
But I have to say, the stock MacBook is the odd-one-out as the rest of the MacBook line is made out of aluminium.
Anyway, in real life, I see more 13in MacBook Pros than the good 'ol whitey but my friend still has the unibody white MacBook.