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Apple Expected to Release Updated MacBook Airs Tomorrow

petrucci666 said:
Yes, but why now, mere weeks before WWDC? It's money grabbing, plain and simple.
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What sense does that make, really? They didn't even announce it and it may not even be announced at all. Money grabbing would be to keep selling the older models at the same price rather than update them. Of course, I wouldn't expect you to think things through AFTER you have a found a negative to pin on Apple.
 
petrucci666 said:
Yes, but why now, mere weeks before WWDC? It's money grabbing, plain and simple.
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Nope, not money grabbing, just giving the non-retina Air its final upgrade before the new retina model is released.

This is exactly how they introduced the retina MBP. They updated the non-retinas with minor spec bumps to the latest versions of the components used in that generation of products, and then released the new completely redesigned model with the next gen components inside. Why, you ask? Because the non-retinas will probably continue to be sold alongside the new redesigned retina model for at least 1 year, maybe even two, as has been the case with the non-retina 13" MBP.

It's not a money grab because it will most likely be a completely silent upgrade.

I am very excited to see whether they announce the new retina Air at WWDC or not. It will either be Broadwell or ARM, and won't necessarily be released at announcement, but could be announced at WWDC and released later in the year. I'm betting it will be Broadwell, but wouldn't rule out ARM quite yet, they could drop a bombshell on us, who knows!!
 
petrucci666 said:
Yes, but why now, mere weeks before WWDC? It's money grabbing, plain and simple.
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How is a minor spec update a money grab? This doesn't make sense to me at all. If Apple is not planning a major update to these machines in the near future (which, given the dearth of available processors for such an upgrade, makes perfect sense), isn't a minor update better than nothing at all? To me, this is exactly what Apple should be doing.
 
Maybe this is the last update to the current form factor MacBook Airs. Apple is just shoring them up because they won't be updated for the one or two more years Apple sells them.

And I don't see Apple announcing a 12" rMBA until it's ready to ship. If it's not ready to ship at WWDC it won't be announced there.
 
Serban said:
The screen size, the cpu and gpu, thickens and lightness and 2xThunderbolt ports(MBP) and with the 13" macbook pro you can add 16 gb ram and you can add up to 1T flash drive that you cant in the next MBA
So enough differences? :D
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Yes, there are differences, but are mostly self imposed by Apple.
Are you advocating for 5 separate models or will you admit that there is a need for consolidation?

1 "Air" model - very light and portable, fewer ports.
1 "MacBook" model - middle of the road, best of both worlds, few compromises.
1 "Pro" model - maxed out machine, truly professional grade.
 
I suspect this to be such a small update its hardly anything to talk or write about. Perhaps a slightly better CPU and thats about it. If so, I hardly call it an update worth even mentioning.
I don´t understand why apple don´t update the mini, which is way overdue, or even the iMac, even if its quite new all ready, at least people need as much power they can get in those machines. in the air, its mostly used for simple tasks all ready and the next wont be for much more either...so why not just keep selling the same until the retina comes and release it all in one package big update...-thats what I would do if I were apple.
 
petrucci666 said:
Yes, but why now, mere weeks before WWDC? It's money grabbing, plain and simple.
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How is it money grabbing if there is no price increase? If anything they are giving consumers a few hundred MHz more for the same price...
 
tcbrittt said:
Yes, there are differences, but are mostly self imposed by Apple.
Are you advocating for 5 separate models or will you admit that there is a need for consolidation?

1 "Air" model - very light and portable, fewer ports.
1 "MacBook" model - middle of the road, best of both worlds, few compromises.
1 "Pro" model - maxed out machine, truly professional grade.
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In 2015 we will have 1 Macbook Air and 2 (13" +15") Macbook Pro and thats it
 
I've read stories on here from people who purchased a Mac and were able to exchange it when a newer version was released just days after their purchased.

What's Apple's policy on this?
 
MyopicPaideia said:
You're absolutely right. The price will not change and the update will be silent. Only those of us paying attention will even notice.
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I guess the question is, if they're releasing a new MBA at WWDC why wouldn't they announce these spec bumped versions at the same time? Unless a new MBA isn't coming until the fall and they'll be announcing other hardware updates at WWDC? Or this is a very minor spec bump that isn't even worth attention?
 
Grasping at straws here, but if Apple's choosing to announce the hardware they'd usually introduce at WWDC ahead of the event, is there a possibility they might be freeing up room in the WWDC schedule to announce some other new hardware? Perhaps an iPhone? ;)
 
Mattsasa said:
What CPU has Iris and fits in the MacBook Air socket ?
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Hmmm, I don't think it is a matter of fitting the socket, I am pretty sure they all fit the socket. It is a comprehensive picture. The Air will never use the higher watt CPU's for battery life and temperature reasons, and I am fairly certain, IIRC, that Iris is not included in any of the low watt CPU SKU's.
 
MyopicPaideia said:
Nope, not money grabbing, just giving the non-retina Air its final upgrade before the new retina model is released.

This is exactly how they introduced the retina MBP. They updated the non-retinas with minor spec bumps to the latest versions of the components used in that generation of products, and then released the new completely redesigned model with the next gen components inside. Why, you ask? Because the non-retinas will probably continue to be sold alongside the new redesigned retina model for at least 1 year, maybe even two, as has been the case with the non-retina 13" MBP.

It's not a money grab because it will most likely be a completely silent upgrade.

I am very excited to see whether they announce the new retina Air at WWDC or not. It will either be Broadwell or ARM, and won't necessarily be released at announcement, but could be announced at WWDC and released later in the year. I'm betting it will be Broadwell, but wouldn't rule out ARM quite yet, they could drop a bombshell on us, who knows!!
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No Broadwell, Apple will milk current gen processors before releasing an update.
 
Akuratyde said:
I've read stories on here from people who purchased a Mac and were able to exchange it when a newer version was released just days after their purchased.

What's Apple's policy on this?
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Standard 14 day return policy: http://store.apple.com/us/help/returns_refund

You can return your purchase no questions asked within 14 days and turn around and buy the newer model if you prefer.

If you are not in the US; go to the policy site of your home country and it should be in there.
 
MyopicPaideia said:
Hmmm, I don't think it is a matter of fitting the socket, I am pretty sure they all fit the socket. It is a comprehensive picture. The Air will never use the higher watt CPU's for battery life and temperature reasons, and I am fairly certain, IIRC, that Iris is not included in any of the low watt CPU SKU's.
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You are correct. Iris isn't included in any of the low watt haswell CPUs
 
Mattsasa said:
What CPU has Iris and fits in the MacBook Air socket ?
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The MacBook Air's use Ball Grid Array SoC's - which are surface mount soldered into the logic board directly. They are not socketed in place.
 
coolfactor said:
What is a buttonless trackpad? It doesn't have any tactile movement at all? That would be highly annoying. I've tried the trackpad clicking, but I keep reverting to the physical button because it just feels better to get that feedback. However, I do wish it had less travel. Sometimes it feels like I need to press harder than what feels natural.
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No need to press, just use the settings in System Preferences. I tap all the time - not press.
 
MrGimper said:
I have no idea, hence why I asked a question....

I guess the same question could have been asked when the Gen 2 Air was released, and Apple had Intel produce a smaller CPU for that.
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Good Question
There are no CPUs with Iris that fit into the current air, and meet the thermal and power requirements. Sorry
 
Rogifan said:
I guess the question is, if they're releasing a new MBA at WWDC why wouldn't they announce these spec bumped versions at the same time? Unless a new MBA isn't coming until the fall and they'll be announcing other hardware updates at WWDC? Or this is a very minor spec bump that isn't even worth attention?
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Well, you've given two good reasons right there yourself :p I am sure the spec bumps are extremely minor, relatively speaking. Not worth spending a slide on at the keynote of WWDC.

They might need that time for other hardware like you say...when was the last time we had so many iPhone rumours this far ahead of WWDC for example? A brand new revolutionary MBA AND an all newly designed iPhone would be a blockbuster keynote, and unprecedented where Apple is concerned. Major problem with that is what do they announce in the Fall then this year? iWatch???

Maybe...
 
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