Seems like Gurman’s sources left him when he left 9to5mac. No timeframe or other specifics make this an easy educated guess. The next 3 Mac devices to receive a T2 co-processor are likely the new Mac Pro, standard iMac and MacBook Pro. The others will have to wait till 2nd half 2019 I guess.
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"its desktop lineup includes the iMac and iMac Pro, Mac Pro, and aging Mac mini"
As if the Mac Pro were not also considered aging since it has not been updated in as long - Apple's radically redesigned Mac Pro hasn't been updated since December 19, 2013 (buyersguide.macrumors); Mac Mini - was last updated on October 16, 2014 (buyersguide.macrumors). A Mac Pro release that was only a price drop should never be considered a release.
1200+ days with no new or updated models is just asking to die!
As if the Mac Pro were not also considered aging since it has not been updated in as long - Apple's radically redesigned Mac Pro hasn't been updated since December 19, 2013 (buyersguide.macrumors); Mac Mini - was last updated on October 16, 2014 (buyersguide.macrumors). A Mac Pro release that was only a price drop should never be considered a release.
1200+ days with no new or updated models is just asking to die!
Might be a bit off topic, but am I the only one that is a bit scared of the idea of a "Modular" Mac Pro? Using the term modular makes it sound like Apples going to sell me a piece of hardware that is only upgradable via purchasing (probably expensive) proprietary components from them directly. What I really want is an updated version of the cheese grater with support for multiple processors, high wattage psu, and the latest off the shelf gpu. The fans can even be as loud as a 787 taking off if need be. I basically want an upgradable high end PC running macOS with Apple's support.
Am I alone in this line of thought?
Am I alone in this line of thought?
I am so ready for actual mac rumors. My god apple, please don't mess this up. You make enough money on the phones just let us have systems that can be upgraded please!
Agreed! Fix the keyboard.
They also need to include a fixed CPU for Meltdown and Spectre.
Could Apple just clean up their product line please?
Laptops:
Macbook (13"), Macbook Pro (15")
Desktops:
Mac Mini, iMac (21"), iMac Pro (27"), Mac Pro
Tablets:
iPad, iPad Pro
Phones:
iPhone, iPhone Plus
The Macbook Air has been a great computer for years but its time for it to go. It is a clear outlier in the product line. Also, I'm all for the iPad "Air" just drop the "Air" to make all of the product lines consistent across the board. One other note that goes along with that.... can we get Touch Bars on ALL keyboards or NO keyboards across the product please? Seems ridiculous to only offer it on 1(1.5?) apple products.
Laptops:
Macbook (13"), Macbook Pro (15")
Desktops:
Mac Mini, iMac (21"), iMac Pro (27"), Mac Pro
Tablets:
iPad, iPad Pro
Phones:
iPhone, iPhone Plus
The Macbook Air has been a great computer for years but its time for it to go. It is a clear outlier in the product line. Also, I'm all for the iPad "Air" just drop the "Air" to make all of the product lines consistent across the board. One other note that goes along with that.... can we get Touch Bars on ALL keyboards or NO keyboards across the product please? Seems ridiculous to only offer it on 1(1.5?) apple products.
Is there any chance we'll get FaceID in a laptop?
I didn't care much one way or the other for the touchbar during the two weeks I played with it, but TouchID was really nice for authenticating 1Password and the like. FaceID would be even better. The screen is almost always pointed at my face, so it would make authenticating myself ridiculously painless.
I didn't care much one way or the other for the touchbar during the two weeks I played with it, but TouchID was really nice for authenticating 1Password and the like. FaceID would be even better. The screen is almost always pointed at my face, so it would make authenticating myself ridiculously painless.
I agree with part of what you say, but removing the 27" iMac would be horrible, we'd be stuck choosing between a 21" (way too small IMO) and a 5k machine with specs not needed by most. The 13" MBP also fill a fairly big gap in performance between the MB and 15" MPB.
Also, the Mac Mini should be upgraded and renamed "Mac", to follow the ***** and ***** Pro pattern.
I was literally typing the same thing.
Apples lineup is way to complex. Why not just keep it simple.
Their iPhone, iPad and Laptop lineups have way to much going on.
Whenever i hear modular mac pro, i think of sad faces from these mac pro users who normally customize their tower size mac pros.
I like all of what you are saying. I'm not so strict on the size options, more the naming. Macbooks and iMacs can come in different sizes. The main goal would be to streamline the product line to avoid unnecessary confusion and product cannibalization. The "Mac" would stand for the consumer model and the "Macwhatever Pro" would be the pro-sumer counterpart.
Another chance to make things right Apple, please consider:
-Better keyboard.
-Enhanced battery technology/longevity and use time.
-Remove that gimmick touch bar, wastes battery, if you want to waste it somewhere, be on the iconic glowing logo.
-Bring back magsafe or come up with something better, we both know you can do it. Battery charging indicator led please I'm no visionary here.
-Put a god damn high end GPU (hopefully desktop line).
-If you want thinness somewhere, make it happen on screen bezels.
-Reasonable port options, tb 3 is fine but don't just lock options to that, the future must be great but if tomorrow I get ran over by a bus I'd need to use them today please.
-512GB base storage please, be serious.
-64 RAM option wouldn't hurt, even though 32 limit would be acceptable for the short term.
-Make at least RAM & SSD user replaceable.
-Improve thermals, not just re-positioning and replacing fans, think outside the box, we both know you can do it.
-Try avoiding penny pinching tactics please.
-Better keyboard.
-Enhanced battery technology/longevity and use time.
-Remove that gimmick touch bar, wastes battery, if you want to waste it somewhere, be on the iconic glowing logo.
-Bring back magsafe or come up with something better, we both know you can do it. Battery charging indicator led please I'm no visionary here.
-Put a god damn high end GPU (hopefully desktop line).
-If you want thinness somewhere, make it happen on screen bezels.
-Reasonable port options, tb 3 is fine but don't just lock options to that, the future must be great but if tomorrow I get ran over by a bus I'd need to use them today please.
-512GB base storage please, be serious.
-64 RAM option wouldn't hurt, even though 32 limit would be acceptable for the short term.
-Make at least RAM & SSD user replaceable.
-Improve thermals, not just re-positioning and replacing fans, think outside the box, we both know you can do it.
-Try avoiding penny pinching tactics please.
That will be my fear as well. Imagine if new versions of MacOS require this custom chip. Hopefully it doesn’t mean more proprietary components.
I think the G series would be perfect in a new Mac mini. Or possibly one of the Raven Ridge APUs from AMD. With Ryzen having a good showing, I wonder if Apple will ever approach AMD on a custom design.
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Not complicated at all, not too many Macs if you ask me, however iPhones are a totally different beast, look at all the iPhone models, next is storage and how many colours.
That's exactly what Apple's going to do. I would be absolutely amazed if Apple presents a Mac Pro the user can open and replace cards like a conventional PC. Just look at the iMac Pro Apple clearly want 100% control of it's appliances and the customer will pay the price.
I also expect Apple to position itself to effectively kill the "Hacintosh" at will, as it likely sees this as a negative to it's revenue stream, albeit miniscule. May sound overblown, however given that you now need to purchase power extension cables and basic USB C to USB A adaptors for a $3K notebook I think entirely realistic...
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I see three primary categories in Apple's Laptop line-up, and the MBA fills an important role in this line-up:
- Ultra-portable: MacBook
- Pro: MacBook Pro
- Consumer (Home, student and Office workers): MacBook Air
Apple needs a workhorse entry level $999 laptop to replace the MBA in this segment. I think the iPad 2017, iPhone SE, and possible release of new Mac Mini show that Apple is trying to be a player in this consumer segment. They have to offer a laptop in this space, especially for HS and college students. They need a gateway laptop to bring new buyers into the Apple ecosystem and to keep traditional laptop consumers with their brand.
Typing on a 2017 BMP w Touchbar. It's the worst laptop apple has released and I happily sat through the Scully period.
If Apple ****s up the next generation, I'm out.
If Apple ****s up the next generation, I'm out.
There are five different iPhone designs to choose from. I remember when the first iOS products were sold, it was simply iPhone and iPad. Of course there are revisions, which are necessary for any product development going forward.
That's one reason I enjoy the Mac lineup and buying experience. It's simple. Just go to the Mac online store, pick the model that fits you and your lifestyle, and choose a stock configuration or customize it to your specific needs. On the other hand, buying a Windows PC from sites like Lenovo or HP can be overwhelming and straight up confusing for a first-time computer buyer. Dozens upon dozens of different models to choose from, some slight variations of each other, different sizes and enclosures, some have cheap/low quality displays, some lack basic functionality, etc....