Apple definitely needs a design change on the iBook...errr MacBook? I mean they've had this design forever.
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Intel iBook Processor Speculation
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But something has to fall in between the 1.66 Core-Duo MacBook and 1.83 Core-Duo MBP. The difference between $1299 and $1999 is just far too big. I'm guessing on another $1599 13.3" MacBook Pro with a low-voltage 1.66GHz Core-Duo or maybe even a 1.83GHz Core-Duo and a superior GPU. There just has to be something in between that will satisfy the Pros that are looking for something ultra portable.MacMusician said:
I'd look for the Nano/iPod's Clear Plastic Over Color
One thing I am surprised has gone unnoticed so far:
The newest iPod and the Nano are both faced in *clear* plastic, over color underneath. This gives them an aggresive, deep profile which appeals to me as a photographer. It also gives you a surface you can polish without ruining the underlying color.
I would look for the new iBook to come in Black and White just like the Nano (the blacks have been very successful sellers), faced in the same kind of clear top. This will also 'square off' their profile considerably unless Apple rounds the corners - square looks industrial and cool as hell and I hope they do it.
Facing the bottom in metal a la the iPod would be a real coup, because that metal is damned touch to damage. I am surprised the MacBook Pros didn't look more like huge iPods and I think this is only a matter of time.
Zach
One thing I am surprised has gone unnoticed so far:
The newest iPod and the Nano are both faced in *clear* plastic, over color underneath. This gives them an aggresive, deep profile which appeals to me as a photographer. It also gives you a surface you can polish without ruining the underlying color.
I would look for the new iBook to come in Black and White just like the Nano (the blacks have been very successful sellers), faced in the same kind of clear top. This will also 'square off' their profile considerably unless Apple rounds the corners - square looks industrial and cool as hell and I hope they do it.
Facing the bottom in metal a la the iPod would be a real coup, because that metal is damned touch to damage. I am surprised the MacBook Pros didn't look more like huge iPods and I think this is only a matter of time.
Zach
RollTide said:
Standard Apple faire...
This just in!!! Shard, you must have inside information, because I just got ahold of some imagery that is to be released from the Press when the MacBook is released, and wow is it sexy.
It is black AND white, and has a no-latch lid akin to the no-latch lid ID'd by the rumors of a magnetic lid. This thing is just too sexy...
longofest said:This just in!!! Shard, you must have inside information, because I just got ahold of some imagery that is to be released from the Press when the MacBook is released, and wow is it sexy.
It is black AND white, and has a no-latch lid akin to the no-latch lid ID'd by the rumors of a magnetic lid. This thing is just too sexy...
Yep, what can I say, you caught me. I'm actually Steve Jobs, "Shard" is just my alias here on MacRumors. Ah well, it was good while it lasted.
~Shard~ said:Yep, what can I say, you caught me. I'm actually Steve Jobs, "Shard" is just my alias here on MacRumors. Ah well, it was good while it lasted.
I actually have that model... 466Mhz G3 with 800x600 SVGA screen. DVD-ROM drive with 10 gig HD. I was the talk of my high school when I was the only kid dragging it around.
I later upgraded to a TiBook in college and gave the old iBook to my 'Rents, which they still use in their vacation home...
They've got to get into a new form factor for the iBook, er MacBook - and for the Mac Pro, IMHO. The iMac, Mac Mini and MacBook Pro are all pretty much the same as they were but with Intel inside. Seems to me that Apple is just rushing to get the Intel transition behind them at the expense of form factor. Sure the existing boxes are good. The iMac, and Mac Mini are state of the art. But I was hoping for more with the MacBook Pro. I will continue to wish for a new and exciting iBook/MacBook. I've already got almost enough in the bank. Bring it on AppleDeepdale said:
Legacy said:
$999 iBook 13.3 Solo
Intel Core Solo 1.5Ghz Processor with 2MB L2 Cache
512MB DDR2 Memory (MAX 2GB)
60GB 5400rpm Hard Drive (MAX 120GB)
Intel GMA950 Graphics Chipset wth 64MB Shared VRAM
Slot-loading Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
Built-in Airport Extreme with Bluetooth 2.0
FrontRow with Apple Remote
Built-in iSight camera
$1299 iBook 13.3 Duo
Intel Core Duo 1.66Ghz Processor with 2MB L2 Cache
512MB DDR2 Memory (MAX 2GB)
80GB 5400rpm Hard Drive (MAX 120GB)
ATI X1300 64MB Discreet Graphics Chipset (128Mb U/G option)
Slot-loading Superdrive (DVD-RW/CD-RW)
Built-in Airport Extreme with Bluetooth 2.0
FrontRow with Apple Remote
Built-in iSight camera[/QUOTE]
$1299 MacBook 13.3 Duo
Intel Core Duo 1.66Ghz/1.83 Processor with 2MB L2 Cache
512MB DDR2 Memory (MAX 2GB)
80GB 5400rpm Hard Drive (MAX 120GB)
ATI X1300 64MB Discreet Graphics Chipset (128Mb U/G option)
Slot-loading Superdrive (DVD-RW/CD-RW)
Built-in Airport Extreme with Bluetooth 2.0
FrontRow with Apple Remote
Built-in iSight camera[/QUOTE]
0423379 said:
If these were the specs why would anyone buy the iBook over the MacBook. If they are the same price, and the MacBook has a nicer enclosure, the iBook would be pointless. If the MacBook was $1599, and had a slightly better graphics card or some other feature, both may sell.
dansgil said:
Exactly. and people are being too generous with pricing. It will more than likely be
$999-1099 for a 1.5 solo, 13.3" 40gb HD, 512mb ram, Combo & GMA 950
$1599 for a 1.6 duo, 13.3" 80gb, 512mb ram, Superdrive & X1600 128mb
This covers the bottom end replacing current ibook and 12" powerbook range.
32bit vs 64bit
Should I be concerned that the intel chips being used in the macs are 32 bit and not 64 bit?
OSX on the G5 was 64bit, so what happens to it on 32bit CPUs?
Presumably, also, intel will move to 64bit versions of all their cores (in the world of PC's, this is becoming an issue for them). Will apple then release iMac's, in say, 12 months time, with 64 bit versions?
It doesnt really worry me for media centre use in a mac mini, or even in my home/play computer (which'll be a 20" iMac) - but my work PC spends its entire life running java apps at full volume - the extra oomph will be useful.
Should I be concerned that the intel chips being used in the macs are 32 bit and not 64 bit?
OSX on the G5 was 64bit, so what happens to it on 32bit CPUs?
Presumably, also, intel will move to 64bit versions of all their cores (in the world of PC's, this is becoming an issue for them). Will apple then release iMac's, in say, 12 months time, with 64 bit versions?
It doesnt really worry me for media centre use in a mac mini, or even in my home/play computer (which'll be a 20" iMac) - but my work PC spends its entire life running java apps at full volume - the extra oomph will be useful.
Greebazoid said:Should I be concerned that the intel chips being used in the macs are 32 bit and not 64 bit?
OSX on the G5 was 64bit, so what happens to it on 32bit CPUs?
Presumably, also, intel will move to 64bit versions of all their cores (in the world of PC's, this is becoming an issue for them). Will apple then release iMac's, in say, 12 months time, with 64 bit versions?
It doesnt really worry me for media centre use in a mac mini, or even in my home/play computer (which'll be a 20" iMac) - but my work PC spends its entire life running java apps at full volume - the extra oomph will be useful.
I was wondering the same thing, but the chips may not get released until early '07, and many apps are going to use 32 bit for a long time, I believe that it would be worth buying since the programs will still use 32 bit for some time, but if the speed is just killing you, then by all means wait it out.
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Noticed that Dell are selling core duo laptops with the X1400 with shipping 3-4 weeks for that option graphics. Could this be the graphics card in the top line macbook? it would also mean we wont hear about the machines shipping till may... sounds plausible...
I have a sneaking suspicion that the new iBooks will have that integrated graphics chip that the minis now have...
It won't bother me too much if the screen is widescreen and the resolution is upped a notch.
As soon as the thing is annouced in whatever form, I'll be buying one.
It's only right and proper - It took incredible amounts of self-control not to buy a Macbook Pro when I was in New York last week - simply down to the fact I was waiting to see what/if/when the iBooks are released.
Apple better not let me down...
It won't bother me too much if the screen is widescreen and the resolution is upped a notch.
As soon as the thing is annouced in whatever form, I'll be buying one.
It's only right and proper - It took incredible amounts of self-control not to buy a Macbook Pro when I was in New York last week - simply down to the fact I was waiting to see what/if/when the iBooks are released.
Apple better not let me down...
JoeKarame said:
Well me too, but there will be 2 models to justify the price range.
Lower $999 will undoubtably use the GMA950, but the $1500 will use either the x1600 or x1400 I suspect...