Apple Invites Media to 'Notebook' Event October 14th

[NT1440]

Anyone wonder why the spotlight beam is so narrow?

I mean, usually spot light beams begin wide and then narrow down to a certain point. This one is really narrow and straightforward. And while we're talking about symbolism and signficance, what do you think this could mean?

I think they just wanted to make it a mysterious add by not fully exposing the notebook, which would just look like the back of any apple notebook. I think some people are looking a little too hard into the look of the picture (though it is true that in the past apple has included small hints in their adds, tho sometimes the pictures are meaningless)

 

[MacGeekDC]

The laptop in the picture looks about the size of a MacBook but it's aluminum now what possibly could that mean?

 

[50548]

Hello,

I am new to Mac world and rules. Is announcement date (oct 14) also availability date? If not, what is the apporixmate waiting time from announcement to release time?

Thanks,

David

I answered this already...it's normally either IMMEDIATELY available or with availability in UP TO one month, tops...

 

[UMHurricanes34]

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You forgot the biggest one of all, those who just bought an Apple notebook.

 

[Breegy]

They don't want to show the WHOLE thing before the event happens.

That's why.

Usually there's not much to look into with the invites. There aren't subtle meanings. The most abstract they've been was with the AIR.

Well in the last iPod invite, it hinted at the Nanos being narrow and not like the previous generation fatties, because the silhouette guy was holding a narrow iPod.

Just saying, it looks a little weird.

 

[portishead]

It looks like this new MBP could be slightly slimmer. I tried to get the dimensions as even as I could. Sorry for the crappy p-chop.

 

[NT1440]

I measured the Apple logo on a MB and MBP here at the office. 47mm from lowest part of the apple to the tip of the leaf on both.

Apply that scale to the photo it puts the case at 13.07" wide and 8.7" tall.

That makes the screen roughly 15" (VERY rough, i used the pythagorean theorum and a bit of rounding).

Could just be an image and not a real picture in the ad

 

[Pismonium]

Geez, can a thread grow any faster?

 

[morespce54]

But it's the same day as the Canadian federal election. I think it means Harper's going down.

But... Time will be tight... Maybe you should postpone the vote for a day (call it the National Macbook Day or something).
I bet a lots of people will be late for voting...

 

[LanPhantom]

Spotlights are a straight beam

Anyone wonder why the spotlight beam is so narrow?

I mean, usually spot light beams begin wide and then narrow down to a certain point. This one is really narrow and straightforward. And while we're talking about symbolism and signficance, what do you think this could mean?

If you notice at a special event that has spotlights, they appear to be large at the ground and get thin in the sky, but in reality, it's the same beam straight up. It might even get a little larger due to light disperson from particles in the air. But a spotlight in a clean environment would hold it's diameter for the length of the beam. (within reason, please don't come back to me with some Enstien Physics forumla about light and distance blah blah). I'm talking about stuff here on Earth.

LanPhantom

 

[queshy]

Apple hasn't had a "notebook" event in a long, long time. Usually its' coupled to something else. Maybe this one will be significant i.e. tablet Mac or something of that nature. Perhaps iLife 09? Snow Leopard details? iWork 09? Anybodies guess!

 

[Clayne]

Geez, can a thread grow any faster?

I think not.

 

[g00k]

i think that the picture above is a fake...
appleinsider confirmed the last leaks as the reald deal...
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/09/sources_latest_macbook_pro_photo_is_the_real_deal.html

and there u can see that the edges arent rounded from the mbp and it is good the way it is... rounded edges are ugly

 

[iknowgungfu]

Does Apple normally put all these undertones and clues in their invitations? Or do they normally like to put something on there that look cool.

Obviously the actual picture of the book is a clue, but things like the shape of the light and angle etc?

I admit, that the title is likely to be a clue/hint. But are they really that particular that they would put hints in the spotlight rather than just try and make it look nifty?

 

[morespce54]

Geez, can a thread grow any faster?

We're trying to beat the World Record, can't you see?

 

[cbflip2000]

i am guessing that these notebooks will not be in store the day that they are announced. I expect them to arrive by the end of next week or the week after they are announced. So that brings me to my next question:

If I (pre-order) on the web the day that they are announced and I select next-day shipping, should I get this new notebook the same day the apple store gets them or maybe even before if i'm lucky.

 

[portishead]

just in case you missed it

black keyboard?

go on, beat that meat!

actually that's quite a rubbish mockup
At least, I hope it's a mockup...

It's just a mockup where they changed the power button, and altered the display so it doesn't have the lines. Also, the glow behind the display is off. It isn't even all the way around.

 

[fat phil]

Geez, can a thread grow any faster?

Sure, just mention aluminium bricks, american politics or apple share prices, and watch the seams pop...

 

[Clayne]

Does Apple normally put all these undertones and clues in their invitations? Or do they normally like to put something on there that look cool.

Obviously the actual picture of the book is a clue, but things like the shape of the light and angle etc?

I admit, that the title is likely to be a clue/hint. But are they really that particular that they would put hints in the spotlight rather than just try and make it look nifty?

I think it's all pretty literal. The title is just saying, hey, we've been paying a lot of attention on other things (iphones, ipods, etc.). Here's something for all your notebook people now.

 

[cdbob]

I would love to see Blu-Ray in the MBPs.

 

[Claytoniss]

Will this help boost our economy now?

 

[months]

Geez, can a thread grow any faster?

People have been waiting so long that they are just relieved I guess and want to post, haha.

I'm sooo happy right now I can't wait till Tuesday! I'm 2 mins from the Eaton Centre in Toronto where an apple store is... I think I'm gonna be there when it opens that morning... if they don't release it that day, oh well, a 2 minute walk back to my residence at Ryerson isn't a big deal.

 

[Breegy]

If you notice at a special event that has spotlights, they appear to be large at the ground and get thin in the sky, but in reality, it's the same beam straight up. It might even get a little larger due to light disperson from particles in the air. But a spotlight in a clean environment would hold it's diameter for the length of the beam. (within reason, please don't come back to me with some Enstien Physics forumla about light and distance blah blah). I'm talking about stuff here on Earth.

LanPhantom

Well I'm not getting TOO technical as to bring in formulas, but I mean theatrical spotlights usually start wide where the person is at, and then get narrow up to the light source. Same with flashlights. The beam covers a larger area farther away, the direction you're pointing at. So in digital images, most 'spotlights' mimmick this effect. You can play with it in Photoshop. So why would they make this image so straight and narrow? I'm just saying it's strange is all. Wondering if it could mean something. Like a "ray of light" rather than a spotlight, because that's what it seems to be.

I think that "not revealing too much" excuse is a bit off. I mean, its obvious its aluminum, and we can see the rest of the outline so we can determine the ratio. Also, there's not much else to see anyways on the back of a laptop besides the Apple logo.

 

[Fabio_gsilva]

just in case you missed it

black keyboard?

go on, beat that meat!

actually that's quite a rubbish mockup
At least, I hope it's a mockup...

Well, I´m starting to fell comfortable with the black keys... I really disliked when the mac book air were launched, because I think that the aluminum ones are so much better... But as the time goes by, I think it is ok now.

 

[fat phil]

Will this help boost our economy now?