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Apple to Launch an $800 Laptop?

those are just place holders if you look closely there are no specks just colors. they were put there so that they can quickly change them when the prices and specks are released.
 
MasterNile said:
lol you mean like it should have been from the start?
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I don't know what an appropriate starting price point would have been, but certainly less than $1,700. But it would make sense to give it a major price drop, especially as with the new MacBook and MacBook Pro being released tomorrow, why would anyone still want an Air?
 
MasterNile said:
Excuse my ignorance but how are people expecting the MBPs to be cheaper when top of the line MBP now costs $2800 and the most expensive one will now cost $3100?
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The 17-inch MBP with a 2.6 GHz processor and high-resolution screen costs $3150, and that's a standard configuration that I'm sure you could buy in-store - so they do currently have a notebook at that price level.
 
pointycollars said:
The 17-inch MBP with a 2.6 GHz processor and high-resolution screen costs $3150, and that's a standard configuration that I'm sure you could buy in-store - so they do currently have a notebook at that price level.
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Yeah but that wasn't my point, surely you CAN buy a MBP that's $3100 or more, but some people were saying their expecting them to be cheaper, but we had no proof of that since you assume the $3100 price point would be an actual standard configuration (as in one of the configurations on the Apple Store that is not upgraded) while the configuration you're speaking of has an upgraded processor and upgraded screen.
 
alphaod said:
It'll be as portable as an iMac, so you mind as well get that!
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Not really.

A MacBook Pro 20" however would have at least three important advantages:
1. included battery for working without a power outlet
2. considerably (!) more lightweight
3. thinner, so it fits more easily into luggage or bags

Some people have been known of using 20" iMacs on public long-distance trains though... :D
 
Osip said:
Call me crazy and I'm not sure if this has already been mentioned or not, but is it possible that Apple might keep the current/older MacBook style and simply lower the price point of those notebooks to meet the $800-900 price point that we're currently speculating on?
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To anyone following the press conference:

*cough* I was wrong about the Pros, but apparently I was right about the MacBooks. How lame... I knew it was too good to be true when the $799 rumor first started, but I so wanted to be wrong... Well, I guess I'll be looking at a new Vaio w/internal Blu-Ray. I really wanted a Mac, too. :(
 
Osip said:
To anyone following the press conference:

*cough* I was wrong about the Pros, but apparently I was right about the MacBooks. How lame... I knew it was too good to be true when the $799 rumor first started, but I so wanted to be wrong... Well, I guess I'll be looking at a new Vaio w/internal Blu-Ray. I really wanted a Mac, too. :(
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Same here dude, i just wrote a rant in the macbook section about them. I was set on gettin a macbook too i just cant believe it they slapped their main market, students, in the face. and in other countries the prices some how sky rocket compared to the us.
 
People,

I'm new, long time mac user, but have been reading for awhile. If you really want to see your complaints go to good use, and want do see change, then go here (someone else already suggested, but nothing really was done):

http://www.apple.com/feedback/macbook.html

Make an official complaint, and I can promise you that if enough of us do it, apple will listen - and HOPEFULLY change prices and problems!

Please please please do it! Complain about whatever you want - just make sure you include the crappy prices + and lack up educational discount!!!

THANKS APPLE YOU BIG RIP OFF!

Thanks!
 
mitchleeh said:
People,

I'm new, long time mac user, but have been reading for awhile. If you really want to see your complaints go to good use, and want do see change, then go here (someone else already suggested, but nothing really was done):

http://www.apple.com/feedback/macbook.html

Make an official complaint, and I can promise you that if enough of us do it, apple will listen - and HOPEFULLY change prices and problems!

Please please please do it! Complain about whatever you want - just make sure you include the crappy prices + and lack up educational discount!!!

THANKS APPLE YOU BIG RIP OFF!

Thanks!
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Ok lets get this dugg, someone write a blog post and get this front page, lets pressure them!
 
The increase in prices (where I live anyways) clearly shows that Apple is really in touch with the current economic situation.
Also I think the new models are yet another example of "form over function". The MBP is supposed to be a PRO model, so why not have 3 usb ports, a firewire 400, a firewire 800, hell, maybe even a eSata port. But no, let's make less ports because it looks better that way.
Next model I'm predicting No ports, NO removable battery..... 'cause that'll look nicer and maybe save the company 10 bucks.
Apple, maybe stick to making iPhones and iPods, the only products you truly seem interested in anyways.
Or maybe it's just time for Jobs to go?
 
Cole Slaw said:
The increase in prices (where I live anyways) clearly shows that Apple is really in touch with the current economic situation.
Also I think the new models are yet another example of "form over function". The MBP is supposed to be a PRO model, so why not have 3 usb ports, a firewire 400, a firewire 800, hell, maybe even a eSata port. But no, let's make less ports because it looks better that way.
Next model I'm predicting No ports, NO removable battery..... 'cause that'll look nicer and maybe save the company 10 bucks.
Apple, maybe stick to making iPhones and iPods, the only products you truly seem interested in anyways.
Or maybe it's just time for Jobs to go?
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I do agree with your points, all but Jobs; does he really have that much of a say over what's happening? I'd love to know.
 
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