Are we expecting a Fall update?

[EndlessMac]

ATI also can switching graphics like in the new Envy of HP, but it has to be chosen by the user ( which isn't bad since you can make sure the correct GPU is used to your needs )

I believe that was what most people were asking for at least I was. I didn't need Apple's auto switching solution. Just the switching graphics cards without having to log out and in was all I was asking for.

Letting the users decide which card to use would have solved the OP's request because most of the time people could use the slower card for most tasks and it would give Apple the better battery life they want while the faster performance graphics card can be switched to for the users who need them. This means that Apple could have put in a better graphics card and let the users decide if they wanted to take the penalty in shorter battery life and higher operating temperatures.

As of right now the auto switching does affect battery life because it sometimes picks the better card when it shouldn't. I'm guessing that's one of the reasons why Apple chose not to go with an even better graphics card because it would have lowered the battery life way too much.

 

[Ronnoco]

Apple is never going to risk battery life and design to fit in the most powerful graphics card EVER.

They've built a reputation on amazing design, sleekness, and battery life. They just won't give that up in the name of performance.

QFT

 

[burton212]

I'm in the market for a 13" MBP, and with the assumption that there will be just a minor spec update, is it likely to see an i3 or possibly i5 in the new 13" and is it worth the wait compared to getting one with a C2D?

 

[Yixian]

QFT

Already rebutted. Selective reader?

 

[Ronnoco]

Already rebutted. Selective reader?

Rebutted?
I doubt that Apple's choice of GPU was strictly "political reasons"...it's pretty clear they feel the chip works well within their design/battery life specs they chose as the selling points for their product...

 

[brianfast]

I'm in the market for a 13" MBP, and with the assumption that there will be just a minor spec update, is it likely to see an i3 or possibly i5 in the new 13" and is it worth the wait compared to getting one with a C2D?

The problem is nvidia doesn't have a license to make Core iX chipsets from Intel. I don't see this being resolved anytime soon.

 

[Yixian]

So the iMacs now have the ATI HD5XXX series we all wanted, does this increase the chance of us getting them in the fall?

 

[chris2k5]

So the iMacs now have the ATI HD5XXX series we all wanted, does this increase the chance of us getting them in the fall?

Depends on how they work with the MBP. If they decrease battery life, no chance. If there are heat issues though, I think Apple will let it slide.

 

[wschutz]

So the iMacs now have the ATI HD5XXX series we all wanted, does this increase the chance of us getting them in the fall?

No (and don't expect any update till next year

 

[Yixian]

Depends on how they work with the MBP. If they decrease battery life, no chance. If there are heat issues though, I think Apple will let it slide.

An HD 5650 would be roughly the same size as a 330 as well as faster, cooler and less of an energy drain.

I cannot stress this enough, this isn't a design choice, we are being sold outdated technology in place of newer, better tech.

Not sure if I can wait until 2011 though.. Damn this..

 

[Mintin8]

I'm betting on March 2011+. We have all learned from the wait for arrandale that things won't come as soon as we think and that we all have to be patient.

Also, don't expect anything big to be done to the MBP's in 2011. I can't see them putting USB 3 on them if the Mac Pro doesn't even have it.

 

[Yixian]

I'm betting on March 2011+. We have all learned from the wait for arrandale that things won't come as soon as we think and that we all have to be patient.

Also, don't expect anything big to be done to the MBP's in 2011. I can't see them putting USB 3 on them if the Mac Pro doesn't even have it.

I think HD 5XXX is a given though, considering it's now in the iMacs.

Give me an HD 5650 and a Core i5 and, despite being able to get much better in a PC laptop, I'd be happy. That'd do everything I wanted.

March though, hrmm.. I suppose I could do a fast sell of the current model but could be costly.

 

[DVD9]

I'm betting on March 2011+. We have all learned from the wait for arrandale that things won't come as soon as we think and that we all have to be patient.

Also, don't expect anything big to be done to the MBP's in 2011. I can't see them putting USB 3 on them if the Mac Pro doesn't even have it.

I want more than just USB 3.0. I want their laptops to shed at least a pound across the board.

The Sony Z weighs 3 lbs. What's Apple's excuse? Nano gadgets, but no nano tech in their laptops.

If they don't want to nano tech their laptops then sell them for a nano price.
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[Yixian]

I want more than just USB 3.0. I want their laptops to shed at least a pound across the board.

The Sony Z weighs 3 lbs. What's Apple's excuse? Nano gadgets, but no nano tech in their laptops.

If they don't want to nano tech their laptops then sell them for a nano price.
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Yeah, if only Apple would make the MacBook Pro thinner and lighter at the expense of the performance..

Oh wait, that's a MacBook Air, done, problem solved. MBP hardware already nerfed to pathetic levels by it's form factor as it is, if it gets any thinner Apple will just have 3 different lines of ultraportables.