Now now, I love my Apple TV! Even if it is only a hobby - it is a cool thing to have, and I love having every TV show and movie as well as YouTube, Music and Photos on it!
I'll agree with FW on the MacBooks.
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Confirmation of Fixed 17" MacBook Pro Battery, Mac Mini with Firewire
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Now now, I love my Apple TV! Even if it is only a hobby - it is a cool thing to have, and I love having every TV show and movie as well as YouTube, Music and Photos on it!
I'll agree with FW on the MacBooks.
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Mini-DVI and Mini DisplayPort makes no sense
Apple said they are moving all their computers to Mini DisplayPort.
So, they might keep mini-DVI for the reason described either here or at 9to5, don't remember which, that it would be helpful for switchers who already have displays.
But, why is it any easier for a switcher to buy a mini-DVI to DVI adapter than it is to buy a mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter? I think they cost approximately the same and Apple could include the adapter in the box if they really wanted to.
What would be more relevant would be to include an HDMI port, as converting from either mini-DVI or mini-DisplayPort requires two adapter cables to get to HDMI, along with a separate audio cable.
As for the FireWire 800 rumor, I'll just say it's odd to give the much neglected Mini such a nice feature after the MacBook lost all FireWire.
Apple has made weird decisions lately though!
Apple said they are moving all their computers to Mini DisplayPort.
So, they might keep mini-DVI for the reason described either here or at 9to5, don't remember which, that it would be helpful for switchers who already have displays.
But, why is it any easier for a switcher to buy a mini-DVI to DVI adapter than it is to buy a mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter? I think they cost approximately the same and Apple could include the adapter in the box if they really wanted to.
What would be more relevant would be to include an HDMI port, as converting from either mini-DVI or mini-DisplayPort requires two adapter cables to get to HDMI, along with a separate audio cable.
As for the FireWire 800 rumor, I'll just say it's odd to give the much neglected Mini such a nice feature after the MacBook lost all FireWire.
Apple has made weird decisions lately though!
I think it would be weird to put the outdated 400 in(which whether you like it or not, we need to move on with technology) when the 800 is completely backwards compatible (boo hoo, an adaptor).
Comparing a Macbook Air to a 17" Macbook Pro is a stupid comparison. That surafce area of the Macbook Pro is much biggest than the Macbook Air which means the comparison is completely moot, and actually pretty stupid.
Comparing a 17" inch computer that is thinner than a Macbook Pro to the current Macbook Pro would result in a computer than doesn't feel much more portable. We're not talking about a behemoth 17" Dell XPS, the Macbook Pro is already thin, making a little bit thinner isn't going to have major portability increases at ALL.
Using a built in battery ins't going to halve the thickness of the computer, there is a limit, not only due to the components in the machine, but heat become a greater issue with faster specs.
You're example of a Macbook Air compared to Macbook Pro is not apt.
And you saying people who want a desktop replacement that's portable can get an iMac is even stupider. An iMac isn't a desktop replacement, nor is it portable. Can I use it away from the wall? NO.
Can I use it without an external keyboards and mouse? NO.
Can I actually use it on the move? NO
The iMac is not a desktop replacement, it is a desktop however neatly it sits on the desk.
The Macbook Pro IS a portable desktop replacement. So having a slightly thinner case, which I've pointed out doesn't mean much, at the sacrifice of any function (I've pointed out previously the draw backs) is stupid.
It sounds like you want an very portable computer, well get a Macbook Air. Or just a Macbook, or a 15 inch Macbook Pro. It seems don't actually want a 17-inch computer.
lol epic fail.
this has to be the ultimate burn thread
we need a new smiliy with an erectile middle finger, just for this thread
True.
That and a guy slapping his forehead in frustration.
Oh, and a guy throwing his arms up in a "I give up trying to reason with these people...!" attitude.
Never in my life have I seen such a feeding frenzy over a little computer which is sold with no monitor, no keyboard, no mouse! you are all acting like this new "rumored" Mini is the coming of Christ.
Sad!
Sad!
Yes, international flights in coach class. Or attending conferences where the sea-of-chairs doesn't have power outlets.
Speak for yourself, I am frequently away from power, and I want screen real-estate.
Where do you get THAT idea from? Is that in some Official Apple Document that I missed? It's a LAPTOP, so it's meant to be, um, a LAPTOP.
It would have to be Apple because to the best of my knowledge, Apple still hasn't licensed the MagSafe patent to anyone else to produce products for. And to do that, Apple would have to admit that there's a defect in their oh-so-precious design, so good luck ever seeing that product come out.
I beg to differ. I do it all the time. And I am also "larger than most". In coach.[/QUOTE]
I love how your entire argument is summed up as "I can't possibly see MYSELF doing this, so nobody else must be willing to do it either," whether it's using a 17" in coach, or being a road-warrior who uses a 17", because YOU can't picture yourself doing it, you leap to the conclusion that nobody else could possibly be doing it.
Again, I use my laptop primarily for opening a lot of windows simultaneously. They're all, for the most part, very low CPU (except for my VMware window to run the occasional IE session when needed), but there's just a ton of them. Hence I get a 17" for screen real estate. Also, on flights, watching movies on a 17" is awesome.
In summary - just because YOU don't do something, don't be surprised that lots of the rest of us are happily doing those things.
Your on a site for geeks on the verge of the biggest show of the year for us.
Not even fitting in on a site on the internet.....sad!
That would sense of these rumors/leaks. They'd still have the regular 17" mbp that would look like the recently redesigned mbp and mb and then ADD another 17" to the air lineup. i'm not sure I see a use for an ultra-portable laptop that's got a 17" screen though.
You know, I suddenly started thinking (for a change)...
What if this integrated battery is only an OPTION?
You know, you can buy the one with the removable battery that lasts 5 hours, or choose the non-removable model that gets 7.5 hours.
I didn't think of this before...this would be 100% awesome because I can totally see different types of people deciding different models.
If this is it, we're going to feel pretty stupid for complaining (myself included) Oh what the heck, when have we EVER admitted when we're wrong!
What if this integrated battery is only an OPTION?
You know, you can buy the one with the removable battery that lasts 5 hours, or choose the non-removable model that gets 7.5 hours.
I didn't think of this before...this would be 100% awesome because I can totally see different types of people deciding different models.
If this is it, we're going to feel pretty stupid for complaining (myself included) Oh what the heck, when have we EVER admitted when we're wrong!
That essentially makes two different products as far as manufacturing is concerned.You know, I suddenly started thinking (for a change)...
What if this integrated battery is only an OPTION?
You know, you can buy the one with the removable battery that lasts 5 hours, or choose the non-removable model that gets 7.5 hours.
I didn't think of this before...this would be 100% awesome because I can totally see different types of people deciding different models.
If this is it, we're going to feel pretty stupid for complaining (myself included) Oh what the heck, when have we EVER admitted when we're wrong!
One thing I wonder about regarding this non-removable battery is how you would remove/upgrade your ram modules.
Normally when doing something like that you unplug the power and remove the battery, so there is no power coursing around the system.
How would this be done if the battery cannot be removed I wonder?
Also, I just like to say that in my last 3 Apple notebooks ( MPB, Macbook, and Powerbook) I've had, each needed to have the battery replaced under warranty. It was simply a matter of Apple shipping me a new battery and upon receiving it I ship the defective one back to them.
How would that work now?
I'd have to ship my whole computer out because of a battery problem?
And before you say to just take it in to an Apple Store, they can do it in minutes, remember, I have about a 5 hour drive (one-way) to the nearest Apple store.
Normally when doing something like that you unplug the power and remove the battery, so there is no power coursing around the system.
How would this be done if the battery cannot be removed I wonder?
Also, I just like to say that in my last 3 Apple notebooks ( MPB, Macbook, and Powerbook) I've had, each needed to have the battery replaced under warranty. It was simply a matter of Apple shipping me a new battery and upon receiving it I ship the defective one back to them.
How would that work now?
I'd have to ship my whole computer out because of a battery problem?
And before you say to just take it in to an Apple Store, they can do it in minutes, remember, I have about a 5 hour drive (one-way) to the nearest Apple store.
Great news!
Fixed battery for better life and presumably giving Apple more chance of making the 17" even thinner!
About the not being able to replace your own battery.... come on. If you have an issue with your battery just drop it @ your local Apple Store or dealer, they replace it in a few minutes.
If this decision gives you 50% more life, you'll love a fixed battery!
My "local" Apple store is about 5 hours away. How close is yours?
As far as manufacturing is concerned they already have 5 models (plastic Macbook, aluminum Macbook, 15" pro, 17" pro, and Air.)
They'll probably drop the plastic one soon and will be back to 4. Is it totally impossible that they'll go back up to 5 again?
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Too bad those that agree with him won't get it.
But I too am in your boat, using my 17" for FCP and Aperture and iWeb and Numbers and so forth on the go.
Being a complete fat @$$ and fitting my 17" on Starbucks coffee tables and coach flights. Being a road warrior taking 10 hour trips to South Carolina and trekking through the woods ever so often, needing a HD footage dumping machine in the field and NEEDING more than 4-6 hours of battery life.
p.s. why would you want a thinner 17" You don't spend $3000 on a 17" because you want it to be thin as hell with no ports or fast processors or GFX cards just to watch movies on.... at least I hope not.
There is no option to upgrade the ram on the Macbook Air; isn't it soldered?
Correct me if I'm wrong.
I wasn't sure, but if that is the case for the 17", then it had better come with 4GB standard.
8GB standard.
And that would still be behind the curve as far as high end goes. Dell has a 17" that takes 16GB. At a sky high price of course.