Depending how 'good' the new macbook design is, I can see the air struggling and not looking quite as 'special' as it did against the current line up.
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Apple to Launch an $800 Laptop?
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Depending how 'good' the new macbook design is, I can see the air struggling and not looking quite as 'special' as it did against the current line up.
This is a good point. Design does matter and affects overall performance.
Look again. Design does very. If you don't believe me, take two PC notebooks and compare.
LOL
Who knows maybe Apple had a change of tune and will make the MBA line the low cost portable with out the features line.
I just do not see them keeping that 13.3" notebook in that line at all.
Is this the latest model of the MB or is it the previous model?
I bought my 20" 2.4 iMac from them for exactly the same price (€888) just after the new updated Imacs came and were selling for €1299 for the same specifications (except 1 GB less of RAM and slightly slower frontside buss).
This is true but they have to get the balance right. The cant just take the mini put an atom cpu in it keep the ram low, hd small and pimp it as the new mini.
Sure its cheaper but its also a poorer machine.
If these 4 new price models are true it says to me that apple are aggresively going after the low income buyer or those who just dont like apples current prices.
Like someone said, all bets on that the combo-drive will still be there for the base $800 MacBook...
Now I just wonder what they will downgrade on the base MacBook Pro to make us buy the middle priced model... A return of 128 MB VRAM? A stinky videocard? Whatever it will be, it's gonna be something annoying, that's for sure.
Now I just wonder what they will downgrade on the base MacBook Pro to make us buy the middle priced model... A return of 128 MB VRAM? A stinky videocard? Whatever it will be, it's gonna be something annoying, that's for sure.
I think they will probably have the SSD as an upgrade or maybe they will come standard on the high-end.
I think the SSd will be an upgrade or may come standard on the high end models.
If you want your system to be cheaper don't buy the extra 2 gigs of ram from Apple. Buy it online for cheaper and install it yourself.
If you want your system to be cheaper don't buy the extra 2 gigs of ram from Apple. Buy it online for cheaper and install it yourself.
RAM, while still expensive from Apple is much more affordable than in the past
If you want your system to be cheaper don't buy the extra 2 gigs of ram from Apple. Buy it online for cheaper and install it yourself.
For sure, apples ram is one of the most overpriced things I have ever seen. They must have the same amount of profit in a ram upgrade as they do in an actual computer! I upgraded my iMac to 4gb for the price of a mighty mouse
you should say it runs windows and not same insides because I would wager u get more hardware for your money from a dell then a mac
ok, I will let you slide on this one
. i was not clear enough... What I meant by that was for the same hardware specs, you have to shell out $130 if you want bamboo, I think it was $50 or $100 if you wanted leather, and these Artwork laptops add in extra for the artwork lids. then you add in $20 (each) for the colored / interchangeable sleaves.all that extra money, yet your specs are the same.
But as a second point of your comment - Yes you get more hardware for the money than a mac, but.... I would rather have a mac. Dell's tend to break alot , there sutomer service stinks, and yes there is that windows thing....
People say I have too high standards when it comes to customer service and I need to back down... However, I do not like where Customer service is headed in this county, and if I dish out $1000 or more for a machine, then I want to be treated with respect and not given a hassle when it breaks - especially if within the warrenty period.
I agree 100% with the highlighted part. But I find your ignorance to the point I was attempting to make quite amusing myself.
Regardless, you don't seem like the kind of person that services computer hardware that often. Case design (Cooling, mountpoints, and chip location) plays huge in any electronic device's longevity and durability. This is true for everything from game controllers to laptops. In the case of devices with poor industrial design, you see a common string of issues and failures.
fair enough funboy
Yes, I like to have fun, what does this have to do with the thread though?
Monday is a holiday? Where?
Anyways, I think you're right on with the iMac updates, close on the specs - the only thing I disagree with is the MB
MB: $799, $999, $1199 (13" WS, nVidia NB/integrated graphics)
$799: 2.26Ghz, 1GB, Combo, 120GB HD
$999-1199: 2.4GHz, 2GB, 120GB/250GB, SSD BTO
I agree 100% with the highlighted part. But I find your ignorance to the point I was attempting to make quite amusing myself.
Regardless, you don't seem like the kind of person that services computer hardware that often. Case design (Cooling, mountpoints, and chip location) plays huge in any electronic device's longevity and durability. This is true for everything from game controllers to laptops. In the case of devices with poor industrial design, you see a common string of issues and failures.
like apple laptops overheating because steve has them made so slim?
Not everyone burns DVD's yes, but having the SD drive in my Blackbook, and previous notebook w/ a burner, I used it and these were never buying points for me, at all. The truth is though CD's just don't cut it now for backing up data, making home videos etc. If it's there, trust me you will use it.
But ultimately, IMHO the combo drive works for the supposed $800 macbook b/c well if you want it cheap, then some aspects will be lower. I bought my macbook for $600 used from a friend a couple weeks ago, but it was the black model so I'm hoping selfishly the $800 doesn't have much better specs lol.
But ultimately, IMHO the combo drive works for the supposed $800 macbook b/c well if you want it cheap, then some aspects will be lower. I bought my macbook for $600 used from a friend a couple weeks ago, but it was the black model so I'm hoping selfishly the $800 doesn't have much better specs lol.
I really hope this happens. Apple is getting blown out of the water with all of these sub-notebooks being released. Its almost every day on Engadget that there are at least four new sub-notebooks.
No it wouldn't. Apple thought the Mac mini being $499 (first one made) would shut people up but it's lack of desktop components and limited expansion still have people crying.
I am really hoping they are doing a 15" 16:9 Macbook. The basic config will do me fine, with combo or not. Can't remember the last time I burnt anything on the superdive on my iMac let alone a laptop.