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LED-Based Laptops from Apple in 2007?
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So the Apple cinema displays will get the treatment as well I guess. Maybe we will see them first at WWDC since its an easier upgrade.
Yeah, it's not like they're a computer company, after all... they don't even have the word Computer in their name.
You've got messed up logic/knowledge...
There is at least the same amount of energy being used by your laptop when it's running off its battery or the mains, which means you're using at least as much energy as you would if you just left your laptop plugged into the mains supply. Charging / discharging a battery isn't close to being 100% efficient so you're wasting more energy there, you're also killing your battery cycle by cycle, you'll have to get a replacement sooner.
I think you need to review your energy saving techniques a little, may I suggest a couple of ideas for you...
1) Don't run it 24/7 for a month at a time
2) Turn the backlight down
3) Reduce processor performance
4) Set it to turn the display off when it's idle
5) Learn some basic physics
Actually, you're incorrect. The fact is, as long as the power supply is plugged in, it's pulling a constant 65W (or whatever wattage it is). Even if it's not directing that power into the laptop. That's why environmentalists always tell people to unplug their laptop and cellphone charges. They are constantly pulling power even if they're not plugged in on the other end. So the original guy was right, he is saving energy by not leaving his laptop plugged in.
not that i'm disagreeing with your point, but macbook pros and macbooks were updated in october and november, respectively. their entire portable lineup (granted, it's only two computers) were updated after september 2006. it's been six months since the macbooks were updated; that isn't unheard of in apple product update history. as well, santa rosa is only starting to become available. there was no place for the macbook/macbook pros to go.
anyway, it's a good thing to hear what's coming, but it sucks that it might be so far away. i'm happy i bought my macbook when i did.
Not true. Hook up a simple watt meter to any power supply. If there is no load to feed, a properly designed power supply will draw only a very small current. As the load it is feeding increases, it draws more power.
I just want Apple Inc. to offer a laptop with a screen bigger then 13 inches for LESS THEN $2000.00..... How hard can that be? How Hard?
I want a laptop that's about 1KG in weight and 11" or so. No optical drive needed. Bring it on Apple. Less than £2000 - you've got me there.
There have been so many rumors that a subnotebook is coming, I believe it will, it is only a matter of time. Last rumors said end of this/beginning of next year.
My Dell 90VA power supply draws 0.1 watt when plugged in but not connected to the laptop, according to the Watts Up! Pro.
https://www.doubleed.com/products.html
11.1" widescreen to be precise (using the same LED backlit dispays that's in those TX series Sonys)
C2D LV 1.6GHz chips (L7400)/ santa rosa.
Black anodized.
It wouldn't *have* to be an 11.1" screen. I'm sure the manufacturers make other sizes. They might be a little pricier but I don't think Apple is as ready as people think they are to introduce a "sub-notebook." My first guess is that Apple will introduce a 13.3" MBP. It doesn't make sense for them to create a totally new form-factor for an incremental step down in size (I'm talking to you, 14" advocates). It just gets more confusing for inventory when they have 17 different screen-sizes.
I would agree that Santa Rosa is a good opportunity to release a smaller MBP due to its enhanced power-saving features but *Apple will take its time and work its way down to an 11.1" or whatever size they choose to select for thier "sub-notebook" if they should decide to go that route, as many think they will.
*=IMHO
-Clive
God I can't wait for the iPhone. I've had my Powerbook for over 4 years now, and it looks like I'll be waiting even longer to get a new one. I'm hoping the iPhone will make the wait a little easier.
Yeah it probably increases it. A battery is just not an efficient way of storing energy.
I feel you are mistaken.
That would be 15 months without a significant Mac update. That would be unpecedentedly stupid for Apple, even if this is "The Year of the Gadget."
*Apple will take advantage of Santa Rosa, sooner rather than later, or they will face the unbridaled criticism and rage of not only Mac-users, but the entire industry and shareholders too.
*Expect new laptops before H2'07.
* = IMHO
-Clive
You need a lesson in electrical engineering.
If I plug in a the AC cord of a computer AC adapter which only converts AC to DC, and I don't plug the DC end into a device, there is NO current being drawn through that battery charger.
this assumes all the AC adapter does is convert from AC to DC. Now if there are any lights (LEDs) inside that AC adapter, there will be such a small current being drawn, it's not appreciable. We're talking at most 10 mA of current.
If you plan on saving 10 mA of current, that's a penny-wise pound-foolish method of doing so.
That makes no sense. Its an open circuit then. Theorethiclaly no power should be pulled.
any chance on new graphics card?
they've had the ati 1600 256 for over a year now.
EDIT:
according to a post, posted by another user, the new asus laptops offer 1920x1200 on the 17 inch (but wow how small the text would be)
http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/06/asus-g1s-and-g2s-gaming-notebooks-with-santa-rosa/
but I would love that new graphics card, geforce and maya, been putting up with ATI and maya on these new intel machines for too long.
Would also enjoy the $2300 and $2560 pricetag offered by asus (15/17)
they've had the ati 1600 256 for over a year now.
EDIT:
according to a post, posted by another user, the new asus laptops offer 1920x1200 on the 17 inch (but wow how small the text would be)
http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/06/asus-g1s-and-g2s-gaming-notebooks-with-santa-rosa/
but I would love that new graphics card, geforce and maya, been putting up with ATI and maya on these new intel machines for too long.
Would also enjoy the $2300 and $2560 pricetag offered by asus (15/17)