Nah. Read some of the "Waiting for Arrandale..." thread. IPS in a MBP seems really redundant.
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If the next MBP doesnt have i5, Blu Ray & ATI say goodbye to highend consumers Apple!
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Nah. Read some of the "Waiting for Arrandale..." thread. IPS in a MBP seems really redundant.
i5/i7 CPU
Updated ATI graphics
Support for TRIM
Dual-bay HD config using any combo of HD and SSD
It's really a question of what kind of port we want. The main benefit of the mini-DP is that it's really small. HDMI isn't well supported in anything but TVs and audio devices whereas computer screens and projectors are still DVI and VGA with Displayport creeping into more and more new displays.
I don't think the adapter thing is particularly bad on the current Macbooks. I have a DVI adapter at work, carry a VGA adapter with me and a mini-DP to Displayport cable at home. No matter what we will need adapters for a long time because of all the connectors in older devices. IMO having a small connector on the laptop plus adapters is a much better idea than making the laptop thick because you have to fit a VGA and HDMI connector there.
A lot (most?) of the people here will defend Apple in their expected choice of not using a blue-ray drive. The fact is, you don't miss if you have one (waits for someone to say "but the licensing costs will drive up the price!", but apple could easily afford it with the mark-up these machines have. Still, I'm sure someone will have an argument against having them...).
I'd love one, just for kicks. I'd also love a 14" model as someone mentioned earlier. That would be my instant choice for sure!
Who knows. But I'd put fairly hefty odds against unfortunately.
But to answer the original question... I think that statement's being taken a little too far (I think it'll be an evolutionary upgrade, rather than revolutionary as a lot of people seem to take it). Next level sounds like processor upgrade to me. Maybe some fancy, but not revolutionary, modification.
Next level to be taken as revolutionary to me would be a battery that can last all day, nice fast cpu, perhaps an SSD, and a new array of the fastest ports.
And a free usb humping dog.
I'd love one, just for kicks. I'd also love a 14" model as someone mentioned earlier. That would be my instant choice for sure!
Who knows. But I'd put fairly hefty odds against unfortunately.
But to answer the original question... I think that statement's being taken a little too far (I think it'll be an evolutionary upgrade, rather than revolutionary as a lot of people seem to take it). Next level sounds like processor upgrade to me. Maybe some fancy, but not revolutionary, modification.
Next level to be taken as revolutionary to me would be a battery that can last all day, nice fast cpu, perhaps an SSD, and a new array of the fastest ports.
And a free usb humping dog.
Only 3% to 5% of the world's population owns a personal computer, so I guess computers aren't mainstream either.
Carbon Fiber casing.
I'd buy one in a second.
...along with the new processors and at least 4GB RAM standard.
I'd buy one in a second.
...along with the new processors and at least 4GB RAM standard.
got one. doesn't work with my 15" pre-unibody if it's on a desk or hard surface. The USB port is too low to the desk, which doesn't give the dog enough room to swing his hips...
so sad.
yikes. I think that would have to be the MacBook Elite or something... but I'd buy it too.Carbon Fiber casing.
I'd buy one in a second.
oh my i would love a i5 diamond die series cpu with light peak tucked deep in this sweet thing with a tungsten/aluminum casing.
mmmhhhmmm
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I think you meant ccfl not TFT. All LCD panels are TFTs.
Carbon Fiber casing.
I'd buy one in a second.
...along with the new processors and at least 4GB RAM standard.
Carbon Fiber casing.
I'd buy one in a second.
...along with the new processors and at least 4GB RAM standard.
Just remember while aluminum bends, carbon fiber shatters.
Carbon Fiber casing.
I'd buy one in a second.
...along with the new processors and at least 4GB RAM standard.
If your looking for carbon fiber, take a look at this:
http://www.case-mate.com/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Cases/Case-Mate-Apple-MacBook-15-Inch-Unibody-Suit.asp
I just ordered one myself in the 17" model and it looks amazing!!!
be careful though, the one review on their site for the 13" model says it does not fit properly. The 15 and 17" seem to fit just fine.
The 17" already has a resolution of 1920x1200. Full HD is 1920x1080. And you can get an ssd now as an option. Also from reading on here the super drive can be replaced by a second drive and third party kits are available but I agree with you there.
i really hate cases. i would only like the body itself made of carbon. cases just make expensive things looks cheap and tacky, no matter how high end the case is, IMHO
I just got one since it is the best looking hard case I could find.... I need at least a little bit of protection since I dj and am in college.
Carbon Fiber casing.
I'd buy one in a second.
+1. I worked with an older Sony Vaio Z that was cased in carbon and it was really nice. No heat and it was very light and easily portable. There is an article somewhere on MacRumors or Giz/Engadget that Apple filed a patent for carbon fiber casings a while back. I read this last year. Who knows if the patent was referring to action sooner or later by Apple but it is cool that they are looking into it.
I don't really care what features are in the new MBP's outside of the i5/i7 chips. Anything will be more current than my 5 year old PowerBook G4.
I'd be ecstatic if Apple had a MBP with SSD, two processors, better battery, and more USB ports (especially in the back, instead of the side only).
I just don't see there being room in the case for this... don't hold your breath
recent PC convert?
these were both said in jest- don't get mad at me for being a jerk.
Apple notebooks have been all side ports for a while now, sorry. And the two processor thing is out, too, I'm pretty sure.
I still have hopes, however, that we could see a no-optical drive option soon... MacBook Air went without a drive (for obvious reasons), then the Mac Mini has a model with no optical drive, so maybe Apple is starting to see the light: most of us barely use our optical drives anymore and wouldn't mind having an external if it meant things like:
- Double battery
- Double HDD/SSD combo
- more space for motherboard, so maybe higher-class chipsets and graphics options
Wikoogle,
it is right to think and reasonable to believe that DVD sales will fall and BD and DDownloads will increase.
Yet, there are things worth mentioning.
You first argument, that HD looking nice on laptop, has nothing to do with BlueRay! HD , or 1080p has something to do with number of dots on screen, while BlueRay is like a backpack, where you can put things in, pictures, games or 1080p videos. Even without BD, HighDef would exist! And even without Toshibas HD DVD. (I think it was Toshiba, but it is irrelevant).
I conclude: nice video with a reso of 1080 could have been played on a laptop without BD.
I quote from http://www.edn.com/article/CA6627924.html
DVD sales were $2.9 billion in the quarter versus $230 million for Blu-Ray and $487 million for digital downloads.
It is the stats for 1q 2009 - the data is always slow to come out, so I could not find the whole 2009 data.
The same life cycle of DVD and BD have nothing in common. It is their success, that matters. Over the years, DVD finally became the monster. Everything possible is sold on DVDs, it is the standard of standards. Now the question: Will Blue Ray ever reach these hights?
No, it wont! Why: Because of Digital Downloads, and because of SD! SanDisk filled movies in HD are already sold! Yes, this tiny little card has a movie in it. Smaller, faster, in every aspect better than BD; does not require BD player, and in the end cheaper. BD IS DEAD.
Your last argument about digital downloads was ridiculous! Noone is putting caps on anything! I ve had every provider possible, in USA and Germany, and has not happened once, what you mention!
By the way, DivX movies in HD are only 5GB big. That is really nothing! That is faster to download than to go to a store and get it. That is cheaper, because requires no physical disc. I watched Ice Age on a 27 Imac, it was 5GB big, and it was of amazing quality!
BlueRay is dying!!! Digital Downlaods, which you can save on SD cards are the future and it will not change!
By the way I have a 6000mbit internet with speed far away from what you can get today and it is enough to download HD content.
And, read the post right before me: He says, we barely use optical drives. That is so true! My drive is dead on my macbook pro, and I dont need it! You can connect a second HDD instead of a drive by the way (google for that).
I guess, you are more likely to be wrong!
twl130,
you can put a second HDD or SSD!!! google for it. THere is an adapter that you need.
I have not try a battery, but I can use my 15 MBP Battery with my 17inch (old alu versions) and I will check whether I can put the battery inside of the ROM shaft.
According to DEG, Blu-Ray sales hit over 1 Billion in 2009. Hardly a "dead" solution at this point.
I don't recall 2008 sales of blu-ray, but wasn't that when HDDVD was still in the game?
No one will argue that in the future, physical media storage will be obsolete. But, Blu-Ray will be around for at least the next... oh lets say.. 5 years or so. So for me, if I buy a MBP (which average life span for my use is 3 years) then I would be able to fully enjoy the remaining days of blu-ray.
Should I buy a new MacBook Pro this week or should I wait and see if the new intel chip will be shipping?