Apple Notebook Event Rumor Roundup

[kabunaru]

I am not arguing. I am saying that you are wrong. We already know that the lines are staying the same. There might be a new entry to the line but the MBP, MB, and MBA are not merging.

Also as I have been trying to point out to you, it is not the name that is important but the specs and the market that is being targeted that distinguish the lines.

The MB is for general consumers. You can call it a pro if you want but it would be pointless.

The MBP is targeted for professionals.

The MBA is targeted toward the active traveler or someone in need of ultralight computing.

I guarantee you that the MB will have integrated graphics. If you need or want more then you need to step up to the pro.

Personally I think the $899 MB maybe the equivalent of a fancy netbook and kindle reader.

Let us see what the new Macs bring and then we can discuss them further.

 

[TodVader]

I'm upgrading from an iBook g4 1.33GHz to a MBP. Will I see a difference?

The money's ready, can't wait to see what it will bring!

 

[Bubba Satori]

Beware Of Revision A products!

<buys Apple stock>

Seriously though, my Macbook spent cumulative 7 months away from me because it was being repaired somewhere.

Why ? Revision B & C products have been just as dodgy. Might as well an go ahead with a rev A

 

[kabunaru]

Why ? Revision B & C products have been just as dodgy. Might as well an go ahead with a rev A

And my Core Duo white MacBook is still going strong. Not all Rev. A products are bad.

 

[mpb2000]

I will be jumping for joy if I can buy a new 13" MB with the rumored updated integrated graphics card and ANY way to connect my DV camcorder. Apple, that is all I ask. Is it really too much?

 

[corinhorn]

what would you guys think of macbook with a detachable screen that functions as a tablet?

It would probably be too pricy for mainstream consumption

 

[corinhorn]

I will be jumping for joy if I can buy a new 13" MB with the rumored updated integrated graphics card and ANY way to connect my DV camcorder. Apple, that is all I ask. Is it really too much?

Your question will be answered in a few hours.

 

[squaros]

Kevin Rose just tweeted:

FWIW: late apple rumor, was just told "I've seen a slim Apple Air like laptop w/a black bottom" sounds like a prototype to me...

http://twitter.com/kevinrose

 

[mpb2000]

Your question will be answered in a few hours.

Now, whether to watch the keynote or just go to apple.com and look at all the new toys? Won't have internet access until well after the announcement, I wonder if I can hold out through the keynote...

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

I would rather see no MM, IMHO it's a rubbish product from Apple...

I'm showing my age here but anyone remember the old Digital Equipment Corp round three button mouse? Now that was a completely crap product...

I never knew whether to play with it on the floor or use it as a weapon. Using a mouse on a mini computer just seemed like using a car to drive a nail...

 

[discostu668]

what would you guys think of macbook with a detachable screen that functions as a tablet?

NO. NO TABLET, NO BLU-RAY.

ENOUGH ALREADY

 

[kabunaru]

NO BLU-RAY.

ENOUGH ALREADY

But what if there is Blu-ray tomorrow? Are you still going to be mad about it?

 

[discostu668]

Mr. Jobs,
I am predicting:
Aluminium re-designed MacBooks
New MacBook Pros
New MacBook Air
Maybe new iMac
New Tablet
Mac OS 10.5.6
And less likely: New Mac upgradeable mid-range tower.

YES
YES
MAYBE, LIKELY
NO (DID YOU NOT READ THAT THE EVENT WILL FOCUS ON NOTEBOOKS ONLY?)
FOR GOD'S SAKE NO TABLET. STOP IT.
MAYBE, BUT I DOUBT THEY NEED TO INCLUDE A SOFTWARE UPDATE IN SUCH AN EVENT (USUALLY SU'S ARE DONE SILENTLY)
NO (AGAIN, FOCUS WILL BE ON NOTEBOOKS)

 

[digitalbiker]

NO. NO TABLET, NO BLU-RAY.

ENOUGH ALREADY

So don't you think it is a bit odd that Apple is an original member of the blu-ray board, but it is probably the only laptop manufacturer without a blu-ray option?

 

[discostu668]

But what if there is Blu-ray tomorrow? Are you still going to be mad about it?

if anything, there will be support for blu-ray, but no blu-ray drive. it's ridiculous to think that they'll have blu-ray readers in their notebooks at this time. they'll put them in their desktops before they put them in their notebooks.

 

[Rassybat]

Credit card awaiting command to engage apple store...

 

[Clayne]

The question is...spoiler free keynote stream...or immediate gratification (after the event)?

 

[Timichango]

what would you guys think of macbook with a detachable screen that functions as a tablet?

I would think "what's the freaking point?!?!!"...

 

[Bubba Satori]

Personally I think the $899 MB maybe the equivalent of a fancy netbook and kindle reader.

At more than twice the price ? That had better be a lot of fancy.

 

[Bubba Satori]

it's ridiculous to think that they'll have blu-ray readers in their notebooks at this time.

Why ? My store has a nice HP laptop with Blu-ray for $899 this week.

 

[Bubba Satori]

It would probably be too pricy for mainstream consumption

That's never been a problem for Apple before.

 

[ezekielrage_99]

I'm showing my age here but anyone remember the old Digital Equipment Corp round three button mouse? Now that was a completely crap product...

I never knew whether to play with it on the floor or use it as a weapon. Using a mouse on a mini computer just seemed like using a car to drive a nail...

LOL I remember that well... We now have a new crowned winner for a crappy mouse

 

[Jbrant7650]

macbook

something like this... http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/upgrade/4243000.html

 

[Nepenthe]

YES
YES
MAYBE, LIKELY
NO (DID YOU NOT READ THAT THE EVENT WILL FOCUS ON NOTEBOOKS ONLY?)
FOR GOD'S SAKE NO TABLET. STOP IT.
MAYBE, BUT I DOUBT THEY NEED TO INCLUDE A SOFTWARE UPDATE IN SUCH AN EVENT (USUALLY SU'S ARE DONE SILENTLY)
NO (AGAIN, FOCUS WILL BE ON NOTEBOOKS)

Apple needs to start handing out Methadone in the days leading up to a Media event. We are starting to loose it here.

 

[fleshman03]

LOL I remember that well... We now have a new crowned winner for a crappy mouse

Nothing is worse than the old Puck mouse from Apple. I love my wireless mighty mouse compared to that. OY! The cleaning it needed.