It's not that bad when people consider it happening in a number of years, but a surprising number believe these things are going to happen this year. Some people are determined that Apple will release Ryzen Macs, which I can safely say will never happen.
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Apple to Announce New MacBook, MacBook Pro, and Possibly MacBook Air at WWDC
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Um, why isn't it coming back? For Macbooks - not the Pro - there are already 60W options with the old breakaway characteristics. This is just one ... https://griffintechnology.com/us/breaksafe-magnetic-usb-c-power-cable
Kinda sad that Apple didn't come up with this elegant solution. Steve would never have allowed a step backwards.
So last week I dropped $1600 on a used BestBuy MB Pro 15". Basic specs (2.2 GHZ i7, 16GB, 256GB). Is it worth returning and holding out for the new release?
You mean, like:
Apple can launch anything they feel like launching at the WWDC keynote. Since it sounds like the MBP updates are just minor spec bumps (Kaby lake isn't a big deal) it wouldn't take long. There's bound to be a bit of hoopla over how successful and universally-loved the new MBPs have been.
The Siri speaker might well be launched at WWDC because they'll want to get developers going on the apps.
Apple could very well release the MacBook, MBP and even the MBA updates as a press release only if there are no other changes than a newer processor generation. And I can see them making this press release on the day of the keynote. If they present the 10.5" iPad during the keynote, they could simply add one sentence that there are updated versions of all their laptop lines.
As many said, the smart speaker needs third-party developer support, announcing it during the WWDC keynote makes perfect sense. And if iOS 11 brings a slew of new iPad features, presenting the 10.5" iPad along with it can also work well.
Personally I'd rather have 3rd party accessory makers competing in this space so that I can have this functionality on every device I own, rather than a proprietary Apple solution that only works with my laptop. Letting the accessory makers fight it out saves Apple money and ultimately leads to more and better choices for the consumer, so... seems like a net win to me.
It's probably just a processor bump. Not very noticeable. Apple did that in July 2011 with a much more significant processor boost to the MacBook Air and 13" Pro that were redesigned in October 2010.
New systems up to 3kg do not go above 1060.
And mobile parts are weaker than desktop ones.
The reason for the existence of the MBA is that it's several hundred dollars cheaper than the rMB and MBP.
Why should the most expensive laptop on the market not have top of the line specs across the board?Not to worry! I'll sell you my P4 3.4GHz for only $100. More GHz always means more power, remember.
So a Siri speaker, new iPad, New MacBook's, iOS 11, MacOS, tvOS and WatchOS? Sounds like a packed event....
I just bought my MacBook Pro TouchBar in January. I'll be pretty frustrated if it's anything more than a minor spec bump. if they drop a brand new one less than a year out.
I just bought my MacBook Pro TouchBar in January. I'll be pretty frustrated if it's anything more than a minor spec bump. if they drop a brand new one less than a year out.
It will just be a spec update. I also would not be surprised if they made a 15" No TB.
MBA might not be dead? Hmmm, howabout FHD, 16Gt RAM option and kaby lake.. would buy a one instantly!!!
OK, so Apple should hold off on making updates exactly how long to make you feel better about your purchase? Should the folks who are thinking about buying one of theses updated models in June hold off because there is likely to be another update sometime next year? When you are dealing with tech, you have to get over the fact that a newer model is soon coming out or you'd never buy and you'll never be satisfied. You have to just decide if the current price and features makes sense for you. The obvious exception is when you believe they are about to announce a new model!
'We've revolutionized the MacBook Pro by removing the touchbar"
Ok, if there are new Macs, the keynote will be interesting... I was worried of it being just an iPad/Watch event.
Also, I hope Apple realizes that Macbook Air sales are strong not only because of affordability, but because of its great screen-size / weight ratio, as well as still having full size USB ports, which is a big plus, together with magsafe which is even a bigger plus.
Good screen size + full size USB + magsafe, and all of that more affordable than the rest of MacBooks... no wonder sales are strong.
Also, I hope Apple realizes that Macbook Air sales are strong not only because of affordability, but because of its great screen-size / weight ratio, as well as still having full size USB ports, which is a big plus, together with magsafe which is even a bigger plus.
Good screen size + full size USB + magsafe, and all of that more affordable than the rest of MacBooks... no wonder sales are strong.
I should have said "up to" but still I bet you understood perfectly what I was saying.
And yes while they are weaker than the desktop part they are still miles ahead of anything AMD has presently or in the near future, to offer for laptop use.
P.S.: Most of those gtx 1080 based laptop come with 17,3 and 18 inches screen which amount for quite a bit of weight.
I'll take a decently-sized, chiclet(I hate butterfly keyboard), actual ports anyway
The MacBook 12" isn't really a computer I'd take to do work on. Not that a MBA is meant to either but it sure handles way better than a 12".
I'd use/used a MBA for Photoshop, the MacBook 12" well...
As someone who purchased a tMBP, It would hurt/annoy me a lot more if MagSafe makes a comeback. (Note: I expect them to bring back Magsafe)
Regarding MacBook Air...
Make the current 12" MacBook the "Consumer" Mac notebook (maybe have a 11" version?) And do away with the Air altogether. IMHO