Fixed that for you.
Though I would be surprised they would update the MacBook Pro twice in 6 months. What is the world coming to?!
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Apple to Announce New MacBook, MacBook Pro, and Possibly MacBook Air at WWDC
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Fixed that for you.
Though I would be surprised they would update the MacBook Pro twice in 6 months. What is the world coming to?!
Nvidia Graphics Card, Nvidia Graphics card, Nvidia Graphics card....
MacRumors: "Update the Macs Apple and stop it with the carpool karaoke/tv stuff!"
Also MacRumors: "I just bought a MacBook Apple, wait a little longer before updating your products!"
At best they might mention it in passing during they keynote. Maybe they'll give it a slide or two if the price drops or something.
These devices have always been out of my price range and now they're waayyyyy out. Over 2,000 dollars for a 2.7 GHz processor? Come on...
Really hope the possible Air update is a major update - retina & small bezels, smaller body footprint, same # of ports. THAT would be a dream machine
Oh and so sorry for the folks who bought Gen 1 of the new MBP! That sucks.
Oh and so sorry for the folks who bought Gen 1 of the new MBP! That sucks.
Yep.... good point. Personally, I'd like to see a Mac Mini that's the same size as the current AppleTV. That seems perfectly reasonable, given what's been done with the Intel NUC and its copy-cats made by HP and others.
I don't know what this new Macbook Pro revision will bring, but like you, I'm expecting an option for 32GB of RAM on it for sure. I also think what it *needs* (but may not get) is some sort of revision so its 3D graphics card can run at full speed, vs. throttling it down due to overheating concerns in the small space. Even if it means using a bigger, louder cooling fan or fans? I'm ok with that on a "Pro" machine where graphics speed is critically important and a long-standing weak sport for Mac portables.
I don't know what this new Macbook Pro revision will bring, but like you, I'm expecting an option for 32GB of RAM on it for sure. I also think what it *needs* (but may not get) is some sort of revision so its 3D graphics card can run at full speed, vs. throttling it down due to overheating concerns in the small space. Even if it means using a bigger, louder cooling fan or fans? I'm ok with that on a "Pro" machine where graphics speed is critically important and a long-standing weak sport for Mac portables.
I was hoping for Mac Pro and iMac.
Is it just me or I don't recall hardware product launches during a WWDC Keynote ( ? ).
Anyway, I hope Apple learned from their mistakes and start to cater real computers instead of fancy toys at a ridiculously high price tag. They should be happy with 40% profit. Come on, Apple. Don't exploit your users.
Is it just me or I don't recall hardware product launches during a WWDC Keynote ( ? ).
Anyway, I hope Apple learned from their mistakes and start to cater real computers instead of fancy toys at a ridiculously high price tag. They should be happy with 40% profit. Come on, Apple. Don't exploit your users.
I can't imagine it either. Especially considering how outdated it is.
I'm talking about the fact it's stll using Thunderbolt 2, when they've moved to USB-C / thunderbolt 3 already on their other laptops.
That they're still shipping a subpar TN based low resolution display when everyone else at this price point are including at least a basic IPS 1080p.
the overall size / dimensions, CPU type and configuration isn't bad. But I see it easier to make a cheaper MacBook to replace the Macbook Air than it is to upgrade the MacBook air.
I just don't see them doing either. I see them keeping the Air around with a small spec bump in the meantime, While trying to upset users to either the Macbook or the MBP
Like $6 on Amazon and you can have it. On every Apple charger you own.
Except 30-pin, if you've got some old iPods or a 4s floating around.
It doesn't make any sense for Apple to go for AMD. First off, AMD currently offer inferior IPC and single-threaded performance. As Apple is mostly selling notebooks, they want efficiency and not just throw additional cores to gain additional power.
AMD Ryzen is awesome as it provides much needed competition in the market. Intel has been resting on their laurels for way too long. But for the mobile/notebook market they don't offer anything superior to Intel, so for Apple to go for AMD would only be about economics so they could get even higher margins on the Mac's. Not something that is good for us consumers.
We do not want or need additional cores on systems like these, the only Mac where it would make sense to go for AMD is in the Mac Pro is Apple would opt for the AMD Threadripper aka AMD Ryzen HEDT models that will be revealed this summer. But having Intel on the notebooks, and AMD on the Mac Pro won't happen.
You also have to remember that Apple is tailoring and optimising macOS much more closely with it's hardware compared to Windows. Apple is currently utilising instructions and extensions like AVX and the Ryzen CPU's only supports AVX 128-bit, while Intel supports AVX 256-bit, and will be supporting AVX 512-bit with their upcoming Skylake-X and Coffee Lake line-up of CPU's that will arrive this summer (Skylake-X) and this autumn (Coffee Lake).
I'll look for actual evidence to back this up, but I'm pretty sure this wouldn't be the first time. If nothing else, they've done it plenty of times with iPods and iPads.Fixed that for you.
Though I would be surprised they would update the MacBook Pro twice in 6 months. What is the world coming to?!
After arguing against them to no avail, I hope these rumors really show those people that said "There won't be hardware at WWDC because it's a software event"... I won't say 'I told you so' now, because you'll say "It's just a rumor", I'll wait until after the event.
Their plan was ALWAYS to discontinue the MacBook Air as the new MB and MBPs would replace it, so the fact they're considering upgrading it is a surprise to me, although many people would love to see an update. It is not only the most affordable but also the best for connectivity (in terms of current models, I know the old MBPs are better).
I also think we could see the price decrease for all models earlier than expected if they are releasing new MBPs at WWDC.
Now that they've realised the Touch Bar isn't really a unique 'Pro' feature that all buyers want, it makes me hope that they'll make a 12" MacBook with Touch Bar, as that is more suited towards people that would like a Touch Bar. But I don't think that will happen, I just really want it to.
Their plan was ALWAYS to discontinue the MacBook Air as the new MB and MBPs would replace it, so the fact they're considering upgrading it is a surprise to me, although many people would love to see an update. It is not only the most affordable but also the best for connectivity (in terms of current models, I know the old MBPs are better).
I also think we could see the price decrease for all models earlier than expected if they are releasing new MBPs at WWDC.
Now that they've realised the Touch Bar isn't really a unique 'Pro' feature that all buyers want, it makes me hope that they'll make a 12" MacBook with Touch Bar, as that is more suited towards people that would like a Touch Bar. But I don't think that will happen, I just really want it to.
Apple was part of the consultations working with Intel, But the spec is 100% owned by intel. Any licensing has to be done via Intel. Apple themselves still need to license the TB tech from Intel to use it.
Currently (and yes, this can very well change) AMD is not a licensee of thunderbolt. (no ryzen product is currently available with integrated Thunderbolt).
Don't see it happening yet. Rumor mill too quiet. Product line doing great. Why push it when you don't have to? Keep it in pipeline to maximize profits.
No Apple the Air just needs to die already. You should not be selling any products with a non-retina screen in 2017.
My thoughts exactly- everyone is falling over each other every year with all these rumors every time and.... surprise none of it shows up!
Not to worry! I'll sell you my P4 3.4GHz for only $100. More GHz always means more power, remember.