Changing name of Macbook Pro

Lefty716687 · Aug 7, 2008

I have been reading about the updates to all of the latptops and have been thinking that Apple might try to get rid of the name macbook pro.

I think that their might be two reasons for this:

1) When visiting the store it is currently very easy to tell their three computer brands apart. You have the thin one, the plastic one, and the metal one. However if they switch the Macbook to metal it will be difficult to tell the Macbook apart from Macbook Pro. (I also think it would be weird if they design pro like the air, but just make the macbook like the old pro - I would imagine after updates they will all look very similar)

2) I remember reading that Apple wants to try to price their computers down and make them more competive. Currently the specs on the Macbook (black) are very similar to the Macbook Pro (low model). If you want to say that you are putting good computers at a good price why not say something like we have no need for putting out a "pro" model becuase our standard model is as good - thus renameing Macbook pros as simply macbooks - and now they will come in three sizes 13,15,17 inch screens. Again the bigger the screen, the better the specs will be. The only difference is that it will all be one line.

I beleive doing this will make the introduction of a new type will be easier to tell it apart because their won't be as many brands.

raquiros · Aug 7, 2008

Lefty716687 said: ↑

I have been reading about the updates to all of the latptops and have been thinking that Apple might try to get rid of the name macbook pro.

I think that their might be two reasons for this:

1) When visiting the store it is currently very easy to tell their three computer brands apart. You have the thin one, the plastic one, and the metal one. However if they switch the Macbook to metal it will be difficult to tell the Macbook apart from Macbook Pro. (I also think it would be weird if they design pro like the air, but just make the macbook like the old pro - I would imagine after updates they will all look very similar)

2) I remember reading that Apple wants to try to price their computers down and make them more competive. Currently the specs on the Macbook (black) are very similar to the Macbook Pro (low model). If you want to say that you are putting good computers at a good price why not say something like we have no need for putting out a "pro" model becuase our standard model is as good - thus renameing Macbook pros as simply macbooks - and now they will come in three sizes 13,15,17 inch screens. Again the bigger the screen, the better the specs will be. The only difference is that it will all be one line.

I beleive doing this will make the introduction of a new type will be easier to tell it apart because their won't be as many brands.
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I would rather to keep the MacBook Pro name.... or even better with the new model.... MacBook Pro 2, MacBook Pro 2G or MacBook Pro 2.0

alphaod · Aug 7, 2008

Lefty716687 said: ↑

If you want to say that you are putting good computers at a good price why not say something like we have no need for putting out a "pro" model becuase our standard model is as good - thus renameing Macbook pros as simply macbooks - and now they will come in three sizes 13,15,17 inch screens. Again the bigger the screen, the better the specs will be. The only difference is that it will all be one line.
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No because the MacBook will still only have integrated graphics. Don't forget the MacBook is the replaced for the iBook and the MacBook Pro is the replacement for the PowerBook.

~Shard~ · Aug 7, 2008

iMac --> Mac Pro
MacBook --> MacBook Pro

Nah, Apple won't be changing their naming scheme anytime soon.

Kellen710 · Aug 7, 2008

Ummm, I dont think so. I like the family idea. I think that Apple dose too.

CWallace · Aug 7, 2008

Just call the new MacBook Pro the MacBook 3G.

godfreyhk · Aug 7, 2008

CWallace said: ↑

Just call the new MacBook Pro the MacBook 3G.
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Twice as fast, half the price.

Sounds like a plan, no?

II AndyG33 II · Aug 7, 2008

godfreyhk said: ↑

Twice as fast, half the price.

Sounds like a plan, no?
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LMFAO!
i wish :]

raquiros · Aug 8, 2008

godfreyhk said: ↑

Twice as fast, half the price.

Sounds like a plan, no?
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LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

MickdyMickdyMAC · Aug 8, 2008

raquiros said: ↑

I would rather to keep the MacBook Pro name.... or even better with the new model.... MacBook Pro 2, MacBook Pro 2G or MacBook Pro 2.0
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I feel the same, but MacBook Pro II or MacBook Pro MKII. MBP MKII. "MBP" just rolls off the mouth good for me.

Abhorred · Aug 8, 2008

BacMook Rop. Yeah, it'll be the Apple BacMook Rop.

Or, why not an anagram of "MacBook Pro" just to keep things fresh while still maintaining the product's lineage? Some options:

Backroom Op
A Combo Pork
Cap Mob Rook
Okra Cob Mop
A Bro Mock Op

I mean, I would buy any of those products IF THEY JUST FIXED THE DAMNED GPU. *ahem*

raquiros · Aug 8, 2008

Introducing the new Apple MacBook Pro Reloaded..... sounds good

kabunaru · Aug 8, 2008

I actually think Apple should do this. Would be more simple and better I guess.

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