Maybe the firewire port(s) is on the back? I'd almost prefer it there anyway...
it'd be more out of the way.
Just a thought.
it'd be more out of the way.
Just a thought.
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MacBook and MacBook Pro Port Speculation
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Sense. You don't make any.
There isn't. I think you're getting confused, DisplayPort is not DVI, and mini-displayport is not mini-dvi.
Of course it could, but where's the fun if you start there?
As far as these cutouts are concerned, there is no HDMI port, no full-size DVI port and the display ports are too small to be mini-DVI (by ~30%) even though they're the same size.
Do you have a macbook or MBP near you? Look at the back of the machine. Now open it. Where would you put an FW port? Through the hinges right next to the vents?
It's a display port, but it's not a micro DVI (it looks completely different), and it's not a mini DVI either (it's 30% too small if we take audio jacks and USB ports as size references)
And the port next to eth on the MBP is an FW port.
How would you explain the image depth of the 'supposed notebook' then? A trackpad wouldn't stick out..
I think FW is a new differentiation feature between consumer and pro. The fact is most people used FW for video in the consumer line but now all the camcorders are Hard drive based and use USB to transfer files, so FW is just not needed as much. The same is true for external storage. It's mostly USB. Only the tech heads and those on a budget will decree the loss of FW on the MacBook.
I really think its simply an invitation. Why do so many of us here look so far for hidden messages. Have the invitations ever pointed to an actual feature/product that isn't already known?
The cases are still designed in the same way, that is, with the display coming around the back. Take a look at the current MB's and MBP's and you'll see what I mean. There is simply no room to put ports back there, especially with how freaking thin these new MB's are.
speculation, speculation, rumor, rumor....
its less than a day away.. just let it lie for gods sake.
its less than a day away.. just let it lie for gods sake.
I don't know, maybe it's because it's still not in it's side... or maybe it's not a trackpad, but it sure doen't fit the casings.
Please tell me that Apple is going to introduce new model of MB (~$1200) not the entry level...but a middle of the line MB WITH FIREWIRE. (like a 15 inch MB)
Since there is rumor that the number of models is going to increase. $900 MB with a so so graphics card & no firewire for the majority of consumers who wont use DV capture & ~$1200 to $1400 model WITH firewire & decent graphics for the prosumer who still wants to make decent home movies by using DV capture from tapes. The prosumer cant justify $2000 for a MBP just for fire wire.
Please please....if not, I will be looking for closeout model previous gen MBPs for cheaper than retail.
24 hours more to go......cant be more impatient.
Since there is rumor that the number of models is going to increase. $900 MB with a so so graphics card & no firewire for the majority of consumers who wont use DV capture & ~$1200 to $1400 model WITH firewire & decent graphics for the prosumer who still wants to make decent home movies by using DV capture from tapes. The prosumer cant justify $2000 for a MBP just for fire wire.
Please please....if not, I will be looking for closeout model previous gen MBPs for cheaper than retail.
24 hours more to go......cant be more impatient.
Many of us here would argue that youare dead wrong on everything you mentioned.
I'm a consumer, not a pro, and I have a DVI camera.
I'm a consumer and I just bought a damn FireWire HD last week.
My 60 year-old mom is a consumer and even she prefers FireWire over USB. She tried to transfer 200GB of data to a USB HD and hated the slow speed. She switched to FireWire.
FW800 is square, more like an Ethernet port, so it would make sense for it to be FW800.
DVI-OUT to HDMI-IN is a pain because HDMI includes audio where as DVI does not. You'd have to have an ugly connector going to the headphone jack or something. It's easier to do HDMI-OUT to DVI-IN.
I think DisplayPort or HDMI makes sense. However, with HDMI, you'd lose VGA compatibility (as far as I know). DVI connectors can have analog pins to support VGA, where as HDMI does not. And DisplayPort is not directly compatible with DVI.
well atleast I will know which way to go. I have decided to buy a macbook. Just have to decide if its gonna be newer models coming out tomorrow or buy closeout specials of prior models.
I know my viewpoint is not what you want to hear, but I still think it will be the case. Technology always has a push pull factor and despite the fact that you just bought FW hard drive the push pull direction is USB in the consumer market.
p.s Why is it always necessary to bring our mothers into these discussions
p.s Why is it always necessary to bring our mothers into these discussions
9to5 Mac is reporting that the rectangular port on the side of the MacBook Pro case is a battery eject button. I was hoping for some sort of display port, but hey, we get what we get.
Seemless Firewire support on a Mac is one of the things that make a Mac great and set it apart from PC's. Removing it is pure lunacy. Unless the new Macbook Pro has a 13" model, I won't be upgrading my laptop anytime soon. I was looking forward to the new laptops... not anymore. How much does removing a firewire port save? $2? Great.