Chances of ne MBP looking different?

[strat001]

Hi,
Im looking to buy a new MBP, im not really bothered about performance, as trhe current gen can provide me with everything i need. So waiting comes down to looks, what do you guys think?
Thanks

 

[miles01110]

Highly unlikely.

 

[Hellhammer]

Highly unlikely.

+1

Minor change is possible but nothing deal breaking

 

[maflynn]

Chances of apple changing the MBP case - between slim and none, and slim left town.

They basically just came out with the unibody look in 2008 and they have a long history of keeping a design. The prior MBP enclosure dates back to the G4 Powerbook.

No, they invested too much R&D for this look, they're not about to drastically alter it now.

 

[strat001]

cool. one more thing. are the prices for new releases generally the same as old releases?

 

[maflynn]

cool. one more thing. are the prices for new releases generally the same as old releases?

Yes, you'll not see too much movement (if any) in the prices.

 

[Hellhammer]

cool. one more thing. are the prices for new releases generally the same as old releases?

Yes, sometimes, not very often, they may get a 100$ price drop but that happened with last update so I doubt it. You get more for the same amount of $ with every update though

 

[darngooddesign]

Its possible the new 13" will have the anti-glare option, but that's about it.

 

[mschaef]

I'll be contrary... I'm not expecting much of a change in the style, but I am expecting a switch to 16:9. (Also better wireless connectivity, and newer CPU's.)

 

[strat001]

Hmm. Thinking about it, an anti glare option would be nice, even if slightly unpredicable. Im usually all for getting the best bang for buck.
Ive decided to set a date, if by then the new mbp's arent out, Im just going to buy one, and ill still have the 2 week refund period anyway.
EDIT:by better wireless connectivity, what do you mean?

 

[King James]

I also agree that aesthetically it will most likely remain fairly similar for now

 

[strat001]

and one more thing... does the UK usually get laptop releases the same time as the US?

 

[psingh01]

I agree too, I'd be very surprised if the new ones looked any different than the current ones.

 

[recKz]

I agree with it being slightly different so that it can hold a 16:9 screen, this could allow for a better battery life. There's also reports of it being slimmed down a bit (20-40mm).

 

[Nitrocide]

and one more thing... does the UK usually get laptop releases the same time as the US?

Yeah I think pretty much, poss less stock/slight delay.

 

[wschutz]

Very unlikely, but we shall see in June

 

[mschaef]

IT:by better wireless connectivity, what do you mean?

WiMax or 3G. Something like that.

 

[mschaef]

I agree with it being slightly different so that it can hold a 16:9 screen, this could allow for a better battery life. There's also reports of it being slimmed down a bit (20-40mm).

Part of the argument for the 16:9 is that LCD vendors are driving the issue themselves. It's apparently easier to make LCD's that are all of the same aspect ratio, and with TV's going to 16:9, this drives computer displays that way too. (TV's displays are higher margin/revenue, so they win.) Having said that, Lenovo still offers a 16:10 on the T410, so there are clearly a few exceptions left is you have the volume. (The T510 is 16:9.)

Lots of docks on the side in the not to distant future, methinks...

 

[tommyboy21]

I'm hoping they'll change the anti-glare option on the display to have a black bezel instead of a silver one. I think the current option looks weird. (Though I really would love if the stopped with this whole "glossy/reflective" display stuff.) Also, I'm thinking 16:9 is in the mix so that will change the "shape" of the whole laptop.

 

[alphaod]

Yeah I think pretty much, poss less stock/slight delay.

And higher prices.

 

[enberg]

And higher prices.

The 15" 2.66GHz MBP is actually 73 USD cheaper in the uk apple store when you discount VAT.