Kinda fear they'd do something like that. Heck, when Apple introduced the Touch Bar MacBook Pro, they spent most of that 1.5 - 2 hour event talking about the Touch Bar. As useful as it is, to me, that's worth maybe 15-30 minutes. Not over an hour.
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Apple Invites Media to October 30th Event in New York City
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Kinda fear they'd do something like that. Heck, when Apple introduced the Touch Bar MacBook Pro, they spent most of that 1.5 - 2 hour event talking about the Touch Bar. As useful as it is, to me, that's worth maybe 15-30 minutes. Not over an hour.
A consumer and pro version of headless desktop, all-in-one desktop, and laptop. This is the kind of simple lineup I would expect to see from Apple.
I don't agree with having a product just called Mac though. Mac can also refer more generally to any MacOS computer Apple sells, so that actually creates confusion.
As soon as you can phrase that in the form of a question, rather than an insult disguised as a question, I may grant your request.
I would say because NYC is a major art center with many artists, galleries and all those hipsters lol. Also if you check their logo for the event its very creative and artsy inspired. So possibly iPad Pro too. (hopefully)
Oh, I don't fit into the vocal minority on internet forums. I don't mind it being thinner. I would actually applaud it if Apple found a way to do it without sacrificing performance. Also Fusion needs to go anyway. Its 2018. Every Mac should be SSD as stock configuration here on out.
Probably because that isn't actually a thing and doesn't exist.
Given the venue and nature of the invites, I'm a tad worried we'll get something about Apple's services—Apple Music, (finally, officially announced) TV shows, or some new AR development software.
If the event isn't hardware focused there is going to be a lot of nashing of teeth here (myself included!) but I'm having my doubts.
If the event isn't hardware focused there is going to be a lot of nashing of teeth here (myself included!) but I'm having my doubts.
Yaycant wait for new ipad
Me too. iPad Pro X (with smaller bezels). PLEASE Apple.
That makes a lot of sense but I'd hope to see at least one more USB-C port on the MacBook, or even better TB3. How many people buy the Air because of the price or because is a solid laptop with legacy ports?
Maybe just a sneak peek because mac pro and apple display are 2019 products as Apple officially said
That one graphic is related to the Modular aspect. Something Apple mentioned about the MacPro a year ago.
Sorry, it's not a modular Mac. Notice the logo is cut, because they are going to cut the Mac from the lineup! No more Macs, iPads forever!!!!!!
No, I'm not serious. Come on new Macs!
Honestly, I don’t understand why people want a Pro Mac mini. I thought the whole point of the mini was to have an affordable entry level system which is important for any ecosystem. Having a $3000+ Mini essentially makes it a Mac Pro with probably mediocre (for the price) internals due to thermals.
The main problems right now with the Mac are that there is no cheap option (used to be covered by the mini) and that there is no really high end option (used to be covered by the Pro).
Basically, Apple expects you to buy 2-3 year old devices if you really need a cheap option on any product category. The only exception is the cheap iPad probably because they realized that otherwise sales are going to plummet.
Personally, I’m excited for the event because I want an iPad Pro but I don’t expect everyone to be willing to spend $1000 (we all know it’s going to be that much) in order to have modern specs.
The main problems right now with the Mac are that there is no cheap option (used to be covered by the mini) and that there is no really high end option (used to be covered by the Pro).
Basically, Apple expects you to buy 2-3 year old devices if you really need a cheap option on any product category. The only exception is the cheap iPad probably because they realized that otherwise sales are going to plummet.
Personally, I’m excited for the event because I want an iPad Pro but I don’t expect everyone to be willing to spend $1000 (we all know it’s going to be that much) in order to have modern specs.
Would you trade the headphone jack for another USB-C? I think that's quite likely. The iPad is losing the headphone jack, Macs would be the only place where they're still included. Wireless headphones have grown increasingly ubiquitous since Apple killed the headphone jack on the iPhone and Android phones followed suit. USB-C earbuds are now sub $30 so that's an alternative for those who don't want wireless. I think it'd be a good tradeoff to have a USB-C port on either side of every MacBook, 4 total on MacBookPros.
They did the Chicago event last year too, because the location was topical and not a signature event like the iPhone launches. Probably the same deal here.
That one graphic is related to the Modular aspect. Something Apple mentioned about the MacPro a year ago.
You're certain it's not showing that they can remove at least 7 more fractions of thickness before selling the i-Nothing for $1200?
I just hope they announce a new desktop aimed at higher-end creatives..... that isn't shipping in the Fall of 2019.
I need a new Mac now.
I need a new Mac now.
