I think the only reason the 13" Macbook Pro still has an ODD is because they weren't ready to launch a 13" Retina Pro yet, so it was easier to go with a spec bump and the same chassis. I think once that launches, we'll see 13" and 15" Retina Pros without ODD and the regular 13" Pro will be phased out. Just a theory.
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iMac sept 12 release?
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I think the only reason the 13" Macbook Pro still has an ODD is because they weren't ready to launch a 13" Retina Pro yet, so it was easier to go with a spec bump and the same chassis. I think once that launches, we'll see 13" and 15" Retina Pros without ODD and the regular 13" Pro will be phased out. Just a theory.
As an experiment, I removed the ODD from my school-issued laptop (a fujitsu tablet laptop), and was amazed by how much space it took up, and how much lighter my computer felt without it. I could slot in a 2nd battery into that space.
Still, seeing how popular the dual hard-drive combo seems to be here, seems like a pity Apple isn't offering the HDD+SSD in place of ODD combo. Even something as basic as a 500gb spinning drive + 64gb SSD plus 8gb starting ram would more than suffice in differentiating the pro from the air line sufficiently, IMO.
*SMH* Both points have already been brought up in my previous posts.
*SMH 2* That's like saying "I'm a man, so giving birth is definitely less painful than waxing my chest hair."
I'm sorry if I sounded fierce. I usually just make 1-line comment about it, but Eddy's post just made me want to let it all out. I want to make all the 'advanced' people understand why some of us still like to have the ODD built in. Not trying to change opinions, just want you to realize that we have good reasons to want the ODD to stay (and I still haven't talked about internet connection speed factor).
My arguments are not about whether the ODD will be eliminated or not, but whether it should be eliminated from the coming 2012 iMac. I'm not denying that ODD is going to be totally ditched soon and I too will be happy without it, but I would want it to stay for the 2012 iMac. I'm just stating my preferences here, not saying what Apple will or will not do.
Still, seeing how popular the dual hard-drive combo seems to be here, seems like a pity Apple isn't offering the HDD+SSD in place of ODD combo. Even something as basic as a 500gb spinning drive + 64gb SSD plus 8gb starting ram would more than suffice in differentiating the pro from the air line sufficiently, IMO.
You see, people shouldn't get their hopes up about having a better hardware in place of the ODD in the new iMac because if Apple eliminate the ODD, the most probable thing Apple will do with the 'free space' is reducing the machine's weight/thickness, just like they did with the rMBP. And there you go... your dream iMac Air!
Eh, come to think about it, they will probably really name it Mac Air. Ya know, MacBook Air - MacBook Pro, Mac Air - Mac Pro!
Although I don't know what good will being 'Air' (light) do for a desktop computer. 
Uh..ok...Let's all hope it works out for you!
And by the way...I love my 2011 iMac!!!!
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I sure hope so!
I've been more and more optimistic each Monday night and Tuesday this August. As we close in on September its any week now!
I think we will see new iMac somewhere in October
something like the "back to the mac" event
Wow, impressive optimism. I think it's better to start the Tuesday-hoping a month from now.
Haha I swear I woke up this morning feeling the same way: "It's Tuesday!" (well, it wasn't Tuesday in Cupertino just yet, but it's just that I live in the future )
I honestly don't think I'll see it before September, possibly late September or even October, but this little mind trick of waiting it out week by week makes the wait more bearable.
I'd still personally be happy with a machine that looks pretty much like the 2011 model, only with Ivy bridge and USB3. Better graphics? Sure, but I'm coming from a 2006 iMac the last white plastic one so it'd be a boost anyway.
Fingers crossed it's this Tuesday; if not, well, there are many other Tuesdays out there
There were absolutely no rumors over the last few days, no part lists, ... well, nothing. Today will not be "the day".
The only way I would like an OOD included in the next iMac is if it is a BluRay drive. Otherwise I am not interested and have no use for it. But thats just me.
With regard to release date, as someone who has been waiting a year for an update, it is my honest opinion that we will not see a new iMac this year. I can only guess that the reason they are taking this long is because they are waiting until they can upgrade the lineup by a huge amount. I am lead to believe Haswell can provide this leap. I think it will be a redesign. Maybe we will see a spec bump before haswell but this doesn't interest me. Just my prediction.
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Lool.
With regard to release date, as someone who has been waiting a year for an update, it is my honest opinion that we will not see a new iMac this year. I can only guess that the reason they are taking this long is because they are waiting until they can upgrade the lineup by a huge amount. I am lead to believe Haswell can provide this leap. I think it will be a redesign. Maybe we will see a spec bump before haswell but this doesn't interest me. Just my prediction.
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Lool.
I don't think its going to happen this year now either ... Personally this old pig of a G5 isn't going to corpse that soon ... Its just CRAWLING to its grave ... I'm not interested in some iffy spec bump ... I'll wait till a proper worthwhile redesign next year with a decent upgrade in power
So Apple ... You've completely fouled up your timing there
This guy Cook the Crook ain't impressing at all ... Bit of a banker me thinks
So Apple ... You've completely fouled up your timing there
This guy Cook the Crook ain't impressing at all ... Bit of a banker me thinks
Yes.
Ok, that's not entirely true. I hope it's Sep 12. I hope it's tomorrow. But I don't have a realistic expectation until October.
i guess so. its kinda funky though that apple ask to triple the space for ipads you know ?? and removing the mac mini and mac pros ?? have they gone insane ??? this is sickening
What is the lag?
Since Apple has been using Intel chips what has been the average amount of time between Intel's release of the chips and Apple's placing them in Macs?
Since Apple has been using Intel chips what has been the average amount of time between Intel's release of the chips and Apple's placing them in Macs?