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Apple Invites Media to 'Notebook' Event October 14th
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I am VERY EXCITED!! But I really hope that if they make a black Aluminum MacBook that it won't cost anymore than the standard. In other words, I like black better, BUT IM NOT RICHThis is great news
New laptops! Wohooooooo!
BTW...
WHOOOOOOOP WHOOOOOOP!!!!
As one who previously thought that the big release would be pushed back to Macworld, I'm glad to have been wrong on this one
This sums up MacRumors these days
And its why we end up with massive threads where the same thing is asked or stated again and again and again..No one bothers to read the thread before posting these days. Yet at the same time, everyone expects their post to be read.
Anyway, New Apple laptops good as confirmed. Time for you guys to move back to nostrodamus like predictions for new MacMini's and iMacs..
"Waaaah, when are new MacMini's coming out???"
"I predict it will be at MacWorld 2009, about lunch time, and it will have a quad core 8ghz cpu 16gb ram and sell for $99"
Yawn, its all so mundanely predictable.
Yeah, you should never go out to lunch again. Santa Steve actually stopped by as well - said he's sick and tired of all these political commercials - it's making it harder to get Apple commercials on the air
I promise I'll never eat lunch again... Thanks for the heads-up !!
I am VERY EXCITED!! But I really hope that if they make a black Aluminum MacBook that it won't cost anymore than the standard. In other words, I like black better, BUT IM NOT RICH
BTW...
WHOOOOOOOP WHOOOOOOP!!!!
What is with all this "whoop whoop" stuff?
You guys are nerds.
Btw, I'm hoping for a black one too!
Seriously, just can't wait
Wow, already my 2nd post in mere minutes. I just can't hold back my excitement for the possibility of owning my first macbook. Does anyone here believe that any of the specs will leak out in the next few days, because wow waiting til the 14th is going to toughhhh as I am sure everyone feels the same anticipation I am!! WHOOO !
Wow, already my 2nd post in mere minutes. I just can't hold back my excitement for the possibility of owning my first macbook. Does anyone here believe that any of the specs will leak out in the next few days, because wow waiting til the 14th is going to toughhhh as I am sure everyone feels the same anticipation I am!! WHOOO !
questions
Some questions for those with relevant expertise:
1) In July, when the first leaked images showed up (https://www.macrumors.com/2008/07/09/leaked-macbook-pro-casing-confirmed/), there was some discussion about whether or not the "Apple logo will continue to be illuminated from behind as it is in existing Apple laptops." The images seemed to show a hole cut for it, but at that early date it is likely this was a prototype case. Is it possible (read "cheap enough") to laser drill the logo so that it shines through the aluminum?
2) Is the current 4GB RAM limit set by the non-availability of single-SODIMM 2GB memory, or is there some hardware limitation that might be removed on Tuesday? 4 GB is fine for now but two years from now we'll have outgrown it.
3) Can a mini-DVI connection drive a 30" cinema display at full resolution, or do you need HDMI for that? (Why?)
4) I've seen plenty of complaints about the Macbook's (and even the Pro's 8800GTM) integrated graphics performance. If you're one of the complainers, what equivalent Nvidia processor would you be happy with? (hardcore gamers, shut up, I know your answer already.)
5) Is there anything like a blue ray combo or super drive out on the market? How much would a slot-loading blue ray drive cost Apple these days? (in other words, how much would a switch to blue ray increase the laptop price, and is there a suitable replacement for the DVD combo/super drives in the current models?)
6) After past announcements, how long until we could walk into an Apple store and buy one? I'd be surprised with a big delay because it would kill sales of the current models for a longer period.
Some questions for those with relevant expertise:
1) In July, when the first leaked images showed up (https://www.macrumors.com/2008/07/09/leaked-macbook-pro-casing-confirmed/), there was some discussion about whether or not the "Apple logo will continue to be illuminated from behind as it is in existing Apple laptops." The images seemed to show a hole cut for it, but at that early date it is likely this was a prototype case. Is it possible (read "cheap enough") to laser drill the logo so that it shines through the aluminum?
2) Is the current 4GB RAM limit set by the non-availability of single-SODIMM 2GB memory, or is there some hardware limitation that might be removed on Tuesday? 4 GB is fine for now but two years from now we'll have outgrown it.
3) Can a mini-DVI connection drive a 30" cinema display at full resolution, or do you need HDMI for that? (Why?)
4) I've seen plenty of complaints about the Macbook's (and even the Pro's 8800GTM) integrated graphics performance. If you're one of the complainers, what equivalent Nvidia processor would you be happy with? (hardcore gamers, shut up, I know your answer already.)
5) Is there anything like a blue ray combo or super drive out on the market? How much would a slot-loading blue ray drive cost Apple these days? (in other words, how much would a switch to blue ray increase the laptop price, and is there a suitable replacement for the DVD combo/super drives in the current models?)
6) After past announcements, how long until we could walk into an Apple store and buy one? I'd be surprised with a big delay because it would kill sales of the current models for a longer period.
I'm just gonna sit here with my credit card and stare at the screen for the next 6 days. Time to replace my very trusty PB G4. Sweet.
well here's some good news - it's less than 120 hours from now (5 days) so you've already stared away 16% of your wait time
I am VERY EXCITED!! But I really hope that if they make a black Aluminum MacBook that it won't cost anymore than the standard. In other words, I like black better, BUT IM NOT RICH
BTW...
WHOOOOOOOP WHOOOOOOP!!!!
Black will always cost more. Anyone who played Ultima Online back in the day (or still, even) can tell you that. Black Dye tubs.... oooer.
I'd be happy with a contrast-friendly black frame, a la iMacs.
Normally I would wait but seeing as how my 2 yr old MBP will fetch $1000 on ebay ...
That's one thing that you don't hear alot in the PC vs Mac debate. A 2 yr old Mac has an extremely high resale value. Heck even a 4 or 5 yr old Mac will fetch a nice price. Try selling a 5 yr old Dell anything for more than $100.
That's one thing that you don't hear alot in the PC vs Mac debate. A 2 yr old Mac has an extremely high resale value. Heck even a 4 or 5 yr old Mac will fetch a nice price. Try selling a 5 yr old Dell anything for more than $100.
2. https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/573906/
3. If it's a dual link. I'd prefer DisplayPort or HDMI nowadays though.
5. Blu-ray drives can burn DVDs and CDs as well.
What is with all this "whoop whoop" stuff?
You guys are nerds.
Btw, I'm hoping for a black one too!
TV show audience , they must be, ....they all do that on TV shoes , apparently.
..here's the host WHOOOOP WHOOOP , here's the guest WHOOP WHOOP ......here's the tea lady >>WHOOOP WHOOOP
sounds a bit like a Reed Warbler when my neighbour has his TV on what with all the WHOOOP WHOOOP's
TV show audience , they must be, ....they all do that on TV shoes , apparently.
..here's the host WHOOOOP WHOOOP , here's the guest WHOOP WHOOP ......here's the tea lady >>WHOOOP WHOOOP
I see. I dont really watch tv...
If you plan on getting a new MBP I'd put that baby on Ebay now. Otherwise the price will plummet after this event.
Refurb here I come!
My plan is to wait until August 2009 then buy a refurbished one for school. Might as well save a few hundred bones.
My plan is to wait until August 2009 then buy a refurbished one for school. Might as well save a few hundred bones.
well here's some good news - it's less than 120 hours from now (5 days) so you've already stared away 16% of your wait time
That can't be good for your eyes. You're going to get permanent impressions of Apple logo's imprinted into your eyeballs, cornea.
Don't get hypnotized by your screen and let someone swipe your credit card.I'm just gonna sit here with my credit card and stare at the screen for the next 6 days. Time to replace my very trusty PB G4. Sweet.