I think first of I would like to say to those moaning about the Intel graphics, shut up. Because Apple had to do something and it did. And don't maon just because you were ALL wrong predicitng Apple would get rid of the ODD!
If you don't like the new 13" model then fine, wait until next years revision with better GPU. You are getting a core i7 option!
in fact the new top end 13" model is FASTER then my top of the range 2010 15" Pro!!!!!
As for the 15" and 17"!!! Holy crap! Great update of the hardware, fantastic! Quad core in a machine less then an inch thick and decent graphics! And the SSD prices have dropped too...
Bad part of this is the price in general I think is more! And the utterly stupid 'Thunderbolt' name!
I have to mostly agree. Yes, I've been moaning but mostly cause of the battery. But truth be told, I'm curious how accurate the new tests are and what they did (if there tests are accurate and more stringent than how I use my laptop when it's not plugged in, I'll change from being upset to impressed. I get about 7.5 hours with my usage which is exactly the stuff apple claims this laptop can get 10 hours with, safari, wifi, word, with half brightness).
But, as for graphics, it was a necessary evil unfortunately. I will say I'm impressed with the chip they put in (I expected only an i3 chip truth be told, but I did expect the c2d would go away since it is discontinued). And I am doubly impressed they allow you to step the chip up not just in speed, but to a even better chip. That's a move in the right direction imho (I'd like to see them offer a powerhouse 13" as well as the base model).
Granted, I'm not in the market for one (I have a 2010 and I feel unless you have money to burn which I most certainly do not, upgrading every year just to update is silly. Though if I did make a good living I might update a year later if they put out something really appeasing. In this case, I'd probably just stick with what I have).
But it does mean in the future they'll probably address graphics card/battery and by the time I'm ready to update maybe they'll have something pretty good (and an option to pay more for a much more powerful one, vs. what they did in the past where the higher end 13" wasn't even worth the extra money. That is where I'm excited about this launch, future potential for a higher end 13" availability).
