Live Coverage of Apple's March 2015 'Spring Forward' Event

[MacGekko]

Will the scammers be able to use the Apple watch for fraudulent transactions like they do with the iPhone?

I don't know but nobody is talking about how this thing is a perfect way to attract criminals to your wrist.

 

[theSeb]

The software I run doesn't care how underpowered other MFGs machines are, it still demands more than this to run.

I think my notebook came with 8 gigs... in 2008.

lol. Very few notebooks came with 8 GBs in 2008. Very few notebooks come with 8 GBs in 2015.

 

[kdarling]

This is like a Silicon Valley dog & pony show from the 1980s, when geeks ran things.

And I like geeks.

 

[KPOM]

Yawn.

I'm actually beginning to miss those crazy Samsung keynotes.

At least they usually had something totally unexpected. Weird, but unexpected.

I think lots of us thought that the 12" MacBook wouldn't happen today.

 

[therza001]

So this MacBook looks pretty nice in terms of design, but I'm worried that the processor won't be powerful enough for my needs.

I'm gonna be attending dental school in the fall, so portability is definitely a big concern of mine. But the MBP13" is pretty light as it is.

I pretty much just need to watch video podcasts of lectures, simple word processing (preferably with google docs/drive), I use spotify, and might need to run some dental programs later in my education.

Would the M chip be sufficient for this type of computing? What type of computing would necessitate a more powerful chip?

 

[zhenya]

We don't need these demonstrations!

Hate to invoke Steve Jobs but he always knew how to cut out the crap!

 

[LordQ]

I guess I'm kinda hoping for a last-minute surprise "iPhone 4s supports the Apple Watch!"

 

[iSunrise]

Is the new Macbook unifying both Pro an Air under one?

No, it's combining thin with thinner, they forgot about Pro ages ago.

 

[0007776]

I just don't get what the excitement with the Apple watch? Functionally it looks very similar to Android wear, has gen 1 smartphone battery life and it'll definitely mark you out as a complete .... when you wear it in public.

I was really expecting them to push it as more of a fashion accessory since the smart functions don't seem to be that great.

Although it is possible people will come back 5 years from now and laugh at this thread since the watch might be made better in gen 2 or 3.

 

[xgman]

Is that Bill Gates?

that made me laugh...

 

[ThunderSkunk]

Then this class of machine is in no way shape or form aimed at you. It's a Core M processor which probably isn't much faster than your cpu from 2008 either.

Yeah unfortunately.

 

[Wild-Bill]

I think this keynote will go down in the annals of history as being one of the worst AND most awkward ever.

 

[Trapezoid]

Pretty boring keynote. I still can't think of a reason to own a smartwatch.

 

[linuxcooldude]

Who the hell is this douche? What a snoozefest, bring on Craig!

At least we don't have tap dancing kids, or comedy skits.

 

[bushido]

who cares its all on the site! now show me the price

 

[biscuitsxluv]

Not a fan of the watch. I'll use my phone for now!

 

[AppleScruff1]

Talk about a lukewarm response! What happened to the standing ovations and wild cheering?

 

[Kendo]

So this MacBook looks pretty nice in terms of design, but I'm worried that the processor won't be powerful enough for my needs.

I'm gonna be attending dental school in the fall, so portability is definitely a big concern of mine. But the MBP13" is pretty light as it is.

I pretty much just need to watch video podcasts of lectures, simple word processing (preferably with google docs/drive), I use spotify, and might need to run some dental programs later in my education.

Would the M chip be sufficient for this type of computing? What type of computing would necessitate a more powerful chip?

Not sure if serious...

 

[0007776]

I hope we don't start seeing too many people using their watches to answer their phone in public and making us listen to their entire conversations...

 

[Steve121178]

Talk about a lukewarm response! What happened to the standing ovations and wild cheering?

Audience have slipped into a collective coma.

 

[td2243]

Cool, a male escort service car on demand!

 

[theSeb]

So this MacBook looks pretty nice in terms of design, but I'm worried that the processor won't be powerful enough for my needs.

I'm gonna be attending dental school in the fall, so portability is definitely a big concern of mine. But the MBP13" is pretty light as it is.

I pretty much just need to watch video podcasts of lectures, simple word processing (preferably with google docs/drive), I use spotify, and might need to run some dental programs later in my education.

Would the M chip be sufficient for this type of computing? What type of computing would necessitate a more powerful chip?

Errr. Yes.

 

[zhenya]

So this MacBook looks pretty nice in terms of design, but I'm worried that the processor won't be powerful enough for my needs.

I'm gonna be attending dental school in the fall, so portability is definitely a big concern of mine. But the MBP13" is pretty light as it is.

I pretty much just need to watch video podcasts of lectures, simple word processing (preferably with google docs/drive), I use spotify, and might need to run some dental programs later in my education.

Would the M chip be sufficient for this type of computing? What type of computing would necessitate a more powerful chip?

It will be fine for that kind of work. If you were doing processor intensive work like video processing, 3d work, compiling code, etc. that'd be reason to get a faster machine. This will be fine for most general use.

 

[KPOM]

Yes, I'd have had Angela Ahrendts or Craig Federighi do this keynote. Kevin Lynch is a bit "nerdy" and boring.

 

[sseaton1971]

It's funny that they got Bill Gates from the 1980s to do the watch demo!