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MacBook Pro 'Brick' Casing Photo?
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I just made a few annotations to the image to clarify some points for myself. Most people probably already have their own ideas about what the pic represents but here's my thoughts. Yes, I'm new. Let the hazing begin.
Very nicely done. No hazing from me!
Made in ?
I don't think it's a fake picture, I just don't think it's from Apple. Companies in China are getting really good at cloning products from others companies and then making their own changes as they see fit.
See what the have done to the Iphone.
http://gizmodo.com/tag/meizu
I don't think it's a fake picture, I just don't think it's from Apple. Companies in China are getting really good at cloning products from others companies and then making their own changes as they see fit.
See what the have done to the Iphone.
http://gizmodo.com/tag/meizu
They would all have to party with their ipods on though. Obviously it would be the new 09' model iPod Neon.
Too much acid steve.. know when to stop!
almost peed myself very funny
If there's only one firewire port I think I'll just cry myself to sleep as I purchase a refurb.
C'mon Apple...its a PRO computer, keep the extra port...
C'mon Apple...its a PRO computer, keep the extra port...
Something about pricing:
http://www.inquisitr.com/4834/exclusive-apple-to-launch-800-laptop/
I'm liking it
http://www.inquisitr.com/4834/exclusive-apple-to-launch-800-laptop/
I'm liking it
Oh we'll buy them and continue to bitch about it - you don't get rid of us that easily.
Something about pricing:
http://www.inquisitr.com/4834/exclusive-apple-to-launch-800-laptop/
I'm liking it
As long as they are all released next week I am happy
If there's only one firewire port I think I'll just cry myself to sleep as I purchase a refurb.
C'mon Apple...its a PRO computer, keep the extra port...
Yes, two FW ports please. However, we can't see the whole case - I'm hoping there's an Expresscard there somewhere too; the Pro machine should have expansion capability.
But at the moment I haven't seen anything in the pictures that suggests this is a signficant improvement over the current model. 8GB support might do it, but hard to tell that from a picture (though someone might like to have a go
)The unknown connector could be a small-multimedia interface (SMI) connector.
An optical connector for FireWire S3200.
An optical connector for FireWire S3200.
That's be neat, but I've never seen a single device with an SMI port... what would you connect it to?
Me neither, but how many USB devices have you seen before you saw a computer with an USB port?
Btw that should be compatible with all the FW devices using an appropriate connector.
I don't think SMI make sense but you never know
Lasers?
An alternative view to the "lvqiao" that was mentioned on the blog:
http://www.wz-laser.com/News_View.asp?id=61
Check out the bottom of that article, "2, Lvqiao oxidation process: laser marking machine good effect, the new gradually exposed the aluminum oxide gradually change color but there is still obvious contrast, in particular, black shell, the color contrast more evident. Alumina will not affect the more stable shell of protection."
And, "2, Lvqiao oxidation process (civilian products, the use of screen printing)"
Plus, "Daqing" means "great celebration" - maybe the translator used the city name rather than the actual phrase? Also, according to Babelfish, "double tenth celebration" was mentioned, which is a festival taking place tomorrow. Maybe the laptops are coming out tomorrow? Or maybe they're just happy the celebration is coming soon. Who knows.
An alternative view to the "lvqiao" that was mentioned on the blog:
http://www.wz-laser.com/News_View.asp?id=61
Check out the bottom of that article, "2, Lvqiao oxidation process: laser marking machine good effect, the new gradually exposed the aluminum oxide gradually change color but there is still obvious contrast, in particular, black shell, the color contrast more evident. Alumina will not affect the more stable shell of protection."
And, "2, Lvqiao oxidation process (civilian products, the use of screen printing)"
Plus, "Daqing" means "great celebration" - maybe the translator used the city name rather than the actual phrase? Also, according to Babelfish, "double tenth celebration" was mentioned, which is a festival taking place tomorrow. Maybe the laptops are coming out tomorrow? Or maybe they're just happy the celebration is coming soon. Who knows.
OP pic has been confirmed as real by AppleInsider: http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/09/sources_latest_macbook_pro_photo_is_the_real_deal.html
If this half:
and the bottom half of the MBP in this pic:
..are fixed on top of each other, the chassis of the MBP (minus the screen) will be the width of what we can see in the top image, and the curved base we can see in the second image, combined. This seems to suggest that the new MacBook Pros are going to be a fair bit thicker, at least in parts, than the current models...
I FREAKING HOPE SO.
If this half:
and the bottom half of the MBP in this pic:
..are fixed on top of each other, the chassis of the MBP (minus the screen) will be the width of what we can see in the top image, and the curved base we can see in the second image, combined. This seems to suggest that the new MacBook Pros are going to be a fair bit thicker, at least in parts, than the current models...
I FREAKING HOPE SO.
So where's the revamp ? Whatever, looks like i'll be stickin' with the MBP that I have now.
good for you!
One of the biggest Japanese retailer, Yodobashi Camera, run out of MacBook Pro 17" stock and stopped selling it because "Next arrival date is unknown".
This is the sign that MacBook Pro update is just around the corner!
Finally it is coming!!
This is the sign that MacBook Pro update is just around the corner!
Finally it is coming!!
Haven't found that thread yet, but here's a picture of what they think is a 15" Mac Book on the same website.
http://babelfish.yahoo.com/translat...w.elesson.com.cn/&lp=zh_en&btnTrUrl=Translate
edit: This picture has already appeared
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they're coming next tuesday!!!!!!!!!! never underestimate apple! im gonna get one as soon as it comes out. now to go to the bank....
never underestimate apple! im gonna get one as soon as it comes out. now to go to the bank....I can see that this laptop is made out of aluminum, therefore I know what Apple is thinking.
It's gonna be a maverick of a laptop, let me tell ya!!
It's gonna be a maverick of a laptop, let me tell ya!!
Form over Function?
Yuck. If this is what the new design really is, I am disappointed. The location of the speakers has always bothered me. If they were pushed forward to either side of the trackpad there would be room for a full sized keyboard with a 10-key.
However my idea of a different keyboard and speaker layout is by no means the only way to improve the design. Any functional improvement at all would be welcome. Many such suggestions have been posted in this site before.
Minor aesthetic design tweaks don't impress me. If that is all that Apple is offering, then they lost a sale. The next laptop I purchase will have to be better in terms of function, not just a little prettier or trendier.
Yuck. If this is what the new design really is, I am disappointed. The location of the speakers has always bothered me. If they were pushed forward to either side of the trackpad there would be room for a full sized keyboard with a 10-key.
However my idea of a different keyboard and speaker layout is by no means the only way to improve the design. Any functional improvement at all would be welcome. Many such suggestions have been posted in this site before.
Minor aesthetic design tweaks don't impress me. If that is all that Apple is offering, then they lost a sale. The next laptop I purchase will have to be better in terms of function, not just a little prettier or trendier.