if they put a lightpeak port where FW800 is and included a dongle to convert, i'd see no issue with that.
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Closer Look Photo of Thunderbolt (Light Peak) Port
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if they put a lightpeak port where FW800 is and included a dongle to convert, i'd see no issue with that.
I'm not sure how you pulled me hating innovation from my question... kind of a silly stretch.
I asked if anyone could tell me why I should want this. I guess you don't have an answer?
If this is a new port that isn't well supported, it wont be a reason that I would want a macbook pro. Just because something is new or innovative doesn't mean that's grounds for buying it.
Because if you're keeping the computer for a a while, more and more devices will come out for it. You will already have the port, so you can adopt the devices when they come out quickly. The fact that there aren't tons of devices out for it yet (big emphasis on "yet") isn't a deal breaker for most. That's outweighed by "I'll be able to use devices when they come out", "I'm more future-proofed", and "I'm the first to have it" (yes, that does matter to some folks, but it's not the main reason of course).
You win the thread.
...and you KNOW if Apple waited until there were tons of devices out there that used it, everyone (ESPECIALLY on this board) would be like "FINALLY!!" when it came out.
If I have to choose between those, I'll take it earlier than later.
If I have to choose between those, I'll take it earlier than later.
I can't help but call BS on the image floating around. This image, supposedly of the "Thunderstruck" logo, is nothing more than a photoshopped "flash" symbol from a camera. It is the universal symbol. Any logo that is for a thunderbolt would not have the little arrow on the end.
Flash...
"Thunderbolt"
Just sayin...
Flash...
"Thunderbolt"
Just sayin...
I can't help but call BS on the image floating around. This image, supposedly of the "Thunderstruck" logo, is nothing more than a photoshopped "flash" symbol from a camera. It is the universal symbol. Any logo that is for a thunderbolt would not have the little arrow on the end.
Flash...
"Thunderbolt"
Just sayin...
Did you see the picture of the box, a few posts up from this one. What else could it be?
A monitor makes the perfect docking station so it makes a lot of sense in the DisplayPort connector. I would have liked to see it in USB ports as well, but the copper implementation may not support the optical USB 3, so maybe there's little point in including it in USB ports at this time.
Could be some engineer from Apple with an early mock up of the lame Thunderbolt idea taking pictures just to throw us in a tizzy...
Only if every laptop buyer also purchases a display that connects solely with a Thunderbolt/Mini-Displayport hybrid connector, none of which exist.
No, I didn't. I was too busy registering my account and it was posted during this process. That does look more legit because of the clarity but I'm still doubting the legitimacy of the logo/name. I'll guess we'll see tomorrow.
The name is printed on the box, and the picture of the laptop right above it is not a photoshop.
coool, now we just need stuff to plug into it. maybe that's why they're having the ipad 2 event so soon.
Granted. I wouldn't buy the new MBP's for a new gimmicky port. True. BUT, as echoed above, it will future-proof against the new displays.
Dang. I got deconstructed. Good info though. I see now the logic of not wanting to put these thunderbolts on all iOs devices if ipods are used primarily by PC users. I also see a mess of plugs arriving in the back of the new ACD's like the weird old ACD's that had firewire400,800, and USB. It would be nice to par this universe down a bit. Maybe when lightpeak is truly light peak with fiber optics they can pack enough bandwidth in to also include power through some copper. I would love to have a single power,display,accessory plug. Slap a single USB and firewire 800 on the other side and it would be almost perfect.
I JUST REALIZED!
There has to be a other end to this cable!!!!
I dont think a Minidisplayport is allowed on an iPad or Pod or Phone..
So we wil probably see some tiny thing...
MR.com go find... gogogo, where is the cable!?
There has to be a other end to this cable!!!!
I dont think a Minidisplayport is allowed on an iPad or Pod or Phone..
So we wil probably see some tiny thing...
MR.com go find... gogogo, where is the cable!?
I doubt there will be alack of "stuff to plug into it." Companies will quickly adapt there products to include this type of connection. Soon enough, "Thunderbot" will become the norm.
Then you'll feel all special when your MacBook is WAY ahead of the times
Apple have clearly worked for a long time on this technology, and if they feel its ready they will release it. Knowing Apple they will also immediately discontinue any of their own USB branded products and change the connectors to LP ones.
Look at it this way: The next few years are going to be a bitch whilst everyone changes over. But once its done, thats it for at least 20 years! No more mass of connectors, which ultimately is HUGELY beneficial to everyone.
I really don't understand why everyone is so confused by this. There are obviously not going to be any Light Peak only devices out yet, as Intel is making the announcement on Thursday.
There will, however, be Light Peak devices in the future.
On top of that, the benefit to Thunderbolt would be that you could, say, go home and hook your laptop up to a hub, via one connection, that in turn is connected to a monitor, external drives/input devices, an audio recording interface, etc. etc. It's not very complicated.
What's more, you don't have to use it. All the old Firewire and USB ports are still there, and I'm glad we won't need a dongle to use them. The mini-DVI port is a no-brainer, and I think an elegant solution, in that people are mostly using dongles with it anyway. So for most peripherals, we won't need to carry around any extra junk.
Then you'll feel all special when your MacBook is WAY ahead of the times
Apple have clearly worked for a long time on this technology, and if they feel its ready they will release it. Knowing Apple they will also immediately discontinue any of their own USB branded products and change the connectors to LP ones.
Look at it this way: The next few years are going to be a bitch whilst everyone changes over. But once its done, thats it for at least 20 years! No more mass of connectors, which ultimately is HUGELY beneficial to everyone.
Once again Apple sets the standard. Who needs USB 3.0 now? Not me.
Didn't read all 13 pages of posts, so forgive me if this is a repeat...
Wonder how long before HTC sends a legal cease and desist letter. With their "Thunderbolt" portable electronic device name legally protected, not sure how Apple thinks they'll get away with that name for their new port/connector.
I know Apple has a history of announcing something and assuming they can buy out the rightful owners of the name (e.g. school-yard bully tactics), but I don't think HTC will play along this time. This could get interesting.
Wonder how long before HTC sends a legal cease and desist letter. With their "Thunderbolt" portable electronic device name legally protected, not sure how Apple thinks they'll get away with that name for their new port/connector.
I know Apple has a history of announcing something and assuming they can buy out the rightful owners of the name (e.g. school-yard bully tactics), but I don't think HTC will play along this time. This could get interesting.