Evidence for New MacBook Pros

[diamond.g]

Well, they may be able to clock the 8600 up some more. But really, I want to see a 256mb standard and 512 upgrade for the graphics ram.

Overclock it? Apple? Not likely.

Besides if it could be clocked faster I would assume Apple would have done it already.

 

[melchior]

the newest laptop won't necessarily be the most durable or longest lasting.

yes, if you delay buying an equivalent laptop by a year it might finally die a year later than one bought a year earlier, but a MBP update isn't going to mean it suddenly becomes less likely to die within 4 years or purchase (or however long these things soldier on for).

if anything, it seems the newer products seem to have a shorter life. I've been through 3 televisions in 5 years - my parents only recently ditched a TV the same age as me (that'd be almost 30 years old!)

And that is where Apple products have a reputation for lasting where others fail. I have put a pismo and a 2001 ibook through hell and they still go strong.

 

[JohnAdcox]

this "just" you speak of is nearing a year old update (in June).

I don't deny that they are fast as is.. but I don't want to be one of those guys complaining about how they updated the MBP 2 days after I bought the existing one. The update is imminent and it's not smart to buy one now as is.

On the other hand I need one now, so you can see my concern for why they continue to come out with products other than an updated MBP.

I'm in the same boat you are, mate. In fact, I ordered a custom-built unit from a local reseller that I like a lot for customer service... and was already having buyer's remorse.

But (luckily?) my unit was damaged during shipping. So I'm going to give it a week.

But I am not best pleased with Apple now. For Heaven's sake... just tell us something so that we can make an intelligent decision. It's called customer service.

 

[jameskohn]

Feb. 26

http://www.9to5mac.com/apple-event-february-sdk-52465

Apple Event Feb. 26 seems reasonable.

 

[dwman]

A mockup that Engadget picked up. Not too shabby

 

[jameskohn]

That is sweet... Don't tase me Bro!!

 

[factor.eight]

Wow, looks incredible. This is a photoshopped version, correct? It looks very authentic.. Could it be an impression of what it actually looks like? Or, is it totally out to lunch in terms of what the new MBP truly looks like.

 

[ageha]

I hope it doesn't have a black keyboard, it looks awful.

 

[Eidorian]

I hope it doesn't have a black keyboard, it looks awful.

I like the contrast.

 

[mgargan1]

the left speaker is significantly smaller than the right speaker...

 

[paul.b.davis]

looks like the mockup removed the plastic edging...I could live with that

and yes the speakers are way off.

 

[jblock]

I hope the real version has letters on the keyboard. And you probably couldn't fit a CD or DVD into that slot. And what's with the latch button in the middle if it uses the magnetic close?

 

[thebeat]

A mockup that Engadget picked up. Not too shabby

looks solid.

 

[gkarris]

^^^^

Whoever did the mock up left the ethernet port and optical drive in...

(runs and hides...)

 

[Brianstorm91]

Above mockup

Did CDs shrink by 50% or is that MBP absolutely huge?
Look at the optical drive on that thing.

 

[NewbieNerd]

Did CDs shrink by 50% or is that MBP absolutely huge?
Look at the optical drive on that thing.

Didn't you know? This is the new 23" model! Standard 23" resolution, or optional 30" resolution for only $100!

 

[melchior]

A mockup that Engadget picked up. Not too shabby

I would be very happy with this! aside from the disproportional details... but I don't believe there will be such a significant redesign at this time and I don't believe it will have such a strong resemblance to the MBA. I believe apple will want to differentiate the MBA and MBP significantly.

oh and a link to original article at SPiCU

 

[skyepup]

Engadget Mockup Contest

I trust that folks realize that the mockup posted is just a contest that Engadget is running. For you creative types, now is your chance to build your MBP - with a centered keyboard, preferrably not black, proportional DVD, with/out Ethernet, firewire, USB and magnetic power adapter. Granted it probably will not make much difference at this stage Enjoy!

http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/08/here-come-the-macbook-pro-mockups-get-yours-in-before-its-too/

-Patiently Waiting...

 

[melchior]

I trust that folks realize that the mockup posted is just a contest that Engadget is running.

I trust you realise the mockup posted was from SPiCU's own site.

 

[melchior]

Overclock it? Apple? Not likely.

Besides if it could be clocked faster I would assume Apple would have done it already.

They have, on the 17" model, no love for 15 inchers

 

[McGiord]

What is SSE4?

1) I'm guessing 10.5.2 is optimised to run the new Penryn routines - particularly SSE4 - to deliver a significant performance boost (up to 40% plus, with SSE4 optimisation - 14% without) .

Can someone explain what is this feature? And how we may take advantage of it?

Thanks
________
medical marijuana

 

[melchior]

Can someone explain what is this feature? And how we may take advantage of it?

Thanks

Streaming SIMD Extensions - If you're old school think altivec, but less efficient. They are special hooks for software developers to complete specific processing tasks more efficiently. Mostly video related.

 

[Mr. Funsocks]

I trust that folks realize that the mockup posted is just a contest that Engadget is running. For you creative types, now is your chance to build your MBP - with a centered keyboard, preferrably not black, proportional DVD, with/out Ethernet, firewire, USB and magnetic power adapter. Granted it probably will not make much difference at this stage Enjoy!

http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/08/here-come-the-macbook-pro-mockups-get-yours-in-before-its-too/

-Patiently Waiting...

I might go for this one. I'll make it without that gross black keyboard. The mockup that was posted looks way to much like the macbook air, which I hate. And there's no way you could fit an MBP in that small of a machine. It would be nice though.

 

[jnc]

A mockup that Engadget picked up. Not too shabby

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Finally! A 20" MBP

 

[Mr. Funsocks]

More on topic to the original news post does anyone know if the battery logger site has logged any changes lately?