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Intel Shipping New 1.7GHz-1.8GHz MacBook Air-Class Processors
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I got all excited there when I saw the pictures, assuming the new MBAs had been uncovered, instead it was a CPU announcement.
I wish MR would have used some (stock?) images of CPUs rather than pictures of MBAs for this article - would have been more honest IMO.
I wish MR would have used some (stock?) images of CPUs rather than pictures of MBAs for this article - would have been more honest IMO.
I doubt it will be much more than current - same TDP. Arrandale to SB on the MBP didn't increase battery life either - so I would guess same specs as current +/- 1 hour.
Really excited about this refresh. Such a logical replacement for an old MacBook. Here's hoping Apple have found a way to fit a backlit keyboard in these bad boys.
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Just thinking out loud here.
What will happen if after the new MBA's are released with these new CPU options and the benchmark results start coming in...
And the upgraded CPU in conjuction with the HD3000 make them game even better than the current models....
Will anyone who's dissed the integrated graphics hold up their hand and admit they were wrong?
I doubt it somehow.
Just thinking out loud here.
What will happen if after the new MBA's are released with these new CPU options and the benchmark results start coming in...
And the upgraded CPU in conjuction with the HD3000 make them game even better than the current models....
Will anyone who's dissed the integrated graphics hold up their hand and admit they were wrong?
I doubt it somehow.
You going to be putting MW 2 on them? Be nice seeing how they handle it
For sure, an entire video series will be dedicated to the 13".
2 questions
1 Does anyone know what will these new chips mean for battery life?
2 Does anyone believe that apple will reintroduce backlit keys at this point?
It seems to me this is a new-chip refresh only.
1 Does anyone know what will these new chips mean for battery life?
2 Does anyone believe that apple will reintroduce backlit keys at this point?
It seems to me this is a new-chip refresh only.
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My opinion is that it's a chip refresh only and I'm not an expert on chip power usage.
There should be a small increase in battery life with i5 & i7's being more energy efficient as I understand it. That increase would of course be completely knackered by the inclusion of the backlit keys so many here have the raging horn for.
That's why I think they won't appear till the next major refresh to the MBA, with the current gen being less than a year old, that's a way off yet.
Just my opinions you understand. I'll be happy to be proved wrong.
My opinion is that it's a chip refresh only and I'm not an expert on chip power usage.
There should be a small increase in battery life with i5 & i7's being more energy efficient as I understand it. That increase would of course be completely knackered by the inclusion of the backlit keys so many here have the raging horn for.
That's why I think they won't appear till the next major refresh to the MBA, with the current gen being less than a year old, that's a way off yet.
Just my opinions you understand. I'll be happy to be proved wrong.
Will these new MBA with their "step backward" (other's words not mine) GPU be able to handle Diablo III?
Literally the most taxing thing I will ever do to it.
Literally the most taxing thing I will ever do to it.
As suggested by someone else recently: I wonder if this means the BTO processor upgrade will be only $35.00?
I'm think I'm also going to wait for the Ivy Bridge Macs. Really dig the thin form factor of the Macbook Airs; heard it was going to be an inspiration for the next-gen MBPs. Thin and powerful? New liquid metal case? If any of the rumors are for real that'll be a dream come true.
they hold ALL mac updates 'till lion. and its not just macbook air then, but a new mac pro, macbook and mac mini.
As suggested by someone else recently: I wonder if this means the BTO processor upgrade will be only $35.00?
The actually changes in processor price have always been small. apple makes a lot fo money off of BTO they aren't going to change now
Man these are going to fly, and fly off the shelves. I would love one of these instead of my 13" MBP 2011. If it wasn't for the fact that i get 8gb of Ram and bigger storage I would drop it in a heartbeat.
How much you wanna bet it won't be a $67 upgrade to go from the lower 1.7GHz chip to the 1.8GHz
I'd bet every cent in my bank account haha. My guess is in between 150-200 for upgraded processor
Let's hope there is a corresponding price drop as well. Not having to pay for a graphics chip and smart new competition in this segment, require a small price reduction as well. For the US folk, we pay 550 USD more for a UK 13" Mb air with 4gb Ram, so it really hurts and price does matter....
Missed opportunity? You mean Apple not making a high profit margin off the current Core 2 Duo MBAs is missed opportunity?
Seriously, what average consumer walking into your local Apple store even know what a "Sandry Bridge" is? Forum dwellers on the internet dabbling in tech talk is such a tiny minority in the grander scheme of things.
well said,but its still fun to talk about.