Is it matte film or antiglare film? The two are not the same. I share the sentiment expressed by Motulist.
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Is it matte film or antiglare film? The two are not the same. I share the sentiment expressed by Motulist.
Anti-glare film.
Still makes the display matte and blocks off glare. I have it on my MacBook and I do not regret it.
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I really hope they don't do the split trackpad. The single button trackpad is one of the things I first loved about my MacBook. Tap right-click is a million times more useful than a button taking up space anyway.
What are you talking about? we need a right click for the sake of windows users, we dont wanna confuse them
jokes aside, I'm still amazed that they consider this a negative feature of Macs!
I hope it's like the Mighty Mouse in that it has a single button which left-clicks when clicked on the left half (or anywhere, if it's set that way) and right-clicks when clicked on the right half.
If it is like the MM then it won't know if you are right or left clicking and just screw everything up.
OR
You will have to not touch any part of the notebook while right clicking.
Check this out! I wonder if this could mean something.
Why does it say limit 1 per household from 9/26 - 9/30? Stock running low for some reason?
Here's the links:
http://www.frys.com/product/5529900
http://www.frys.com/product/5536310
Why does it say limit 1 per household from 9/26 - 9/30? Stock running low for some reason?
Here's the links:
http://www.frys.com/product/5529900
http://www.frys.com/product/5536310
PowerBooks vs Intel Mac Pros
Many of the additions that are mentioned here could be nice to see. The items that have been rumored to be removed can be deal killers for many. I know that I am very happy with my 17" 1.67 GHz PowerBook. I only miss having an Intel processor when I have to run my Windows only efile programs. I'm happy with my PowerBook running either 10.4.11 or 10.5.5. The non eaisily replaceable hard drive is the main thing that I dislike about my PowerBook. But that problem has not been fixed in any of the Intel MacBook Pros. Not even in the rumorss. The Intel MacBook wins in that category. But no card slot, FW800 or full DL-DVI connector, so no go there.
Many of the additions that are mentioned here could be nice to see. The items that have been rumored to be removed can be deal killers for many. I know that I am very happy with my 17" 1.67 GHz PowerBook. I only miss having an Intel processor when I have to run my Windows only efile programs. I'm happy with my PowerBook running either 10.4.11 or 10.5.5. The non eaisily replaceable hard drive is the main thing that I dislike about my PowerBook. But that problem has not been fixed in any of the Intel MacBook Pros. Not even in the rumorss. The Intel MacBook wins in that category. But no card slot, FW800 or full DL-DVI connector, so no go there.
hdmi
Is hdmi capable of resolutions greater than 1920 x 1200? The current 30" display requires a DL-DVI connection for its 335 increase in pixels to 2560 x 1600. That interface is supposed to be able to handle 3840 x 2400. Not a bad resolution for a new Apple Super Cinema display in the 42" size range or so.
Rumors are interesting, even if we know that most of what is shown won't really come to be. It's nice to see if other people are wanting what you want to make up that rumor or if maybe Apple thinks the way we do on certain products & useful to us features. The features I would like to see seem to be less & less likely to come to market on a Mac or iPod. Since I have old I can stay there & wait for Apple to slip up & make a product with features that I'd like to see.
I had a set thing about a new PowerMac which turned into an Intel Mac Pro was that it must be at least 3 GHz in cpu speed. I've owned my 3 GHz Intel PowerMac for 25 months now. So Apple can get the minimum at least once in a while.
Is hdmi capable of resolutions greater than 1920 x 1200? The current 30" display requires a DL-DVI connection for its 335 increase in pixels to 2560 x 1600. That interface is supposed to be able to handle 3840 x 2400. Not a bad resolution for a new Apple Super Cinema display in the 42" size range or so.
Rumors are interesting, even if we know that most of what is shown won't really come to be. It's nice to see if other people are wanting what you want to make up that rumor or if maybe Apple thinks the way we do on certain products & useful to us features. The features I would like to see seem to be less & less likely to come to market on a Mac or iPod. Since I have old I can stay there & wait for Apple to slip up & make a product with features that I'd like to see.
I had a set thing about a new PowerMac which turned into an Intel Mac Pro was that it must be at least 3 GHz in cpu speed. I've owned my 3 GHz Intel PowerMac for 25 months now. So Apple can get the minimum at least once in a while.
The One I Would Have no Compaints With
IMHO, this is the one I would go for. If Apple released it like it is here, I'd be the happiest man alive. All of the features I want, I love the way it looks, chicklet keyboard has been something I've wanted for a long time too, so... it's the perfect match!
I really hope this is what they come out with, but either way I'm sure it will be great!
- L3F7 S1D3
IMHO, this is the one I would go for. If Apple released it like it is here, I'd be the happiest man alive. All of the features I want, I love the way it looks, chicklet keyboard has been something I've wanted for a long time too, so... it's the perfect match!
I really hope this is what they come out with, but either way I'm sure it will be great!
- L3F7 S1D3
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Check this out! I wonder if this could mean something.
Why does it say limit 1 per household from 9/26 - 9/30? Stock running low for some reason?
Here's the links:
http://www.frys.com/product/5529900
http://www.frys.com/product/5536310
WOW... $5.00 off?!!!! THATS AMAZING!...
maybe I'll buy two for that price... oh... wait... only 1 per household...
I didn't say anything about the price.
I'm talking about how it says "1 per household" between the dates of 9/26 and 9/30. Why are there dates? Could they be hinting at something?
I didn't say anything about the price.
I'm talking about how it says "1 per household" between the dates of 9/26 and 9/30. Why are there dates? Could they be hinting? at something
Oh i know what you're getting at.
Its funny how frys limit the amount you can buy and you only save $5.00...
I guess I'm just looking for excuses for the new MacBooks to come out already. The sooner the 30th comes the sooner I'll have a better idea of how much longer I'll have to wait. I don't mind the 14th of October but the sooner the better.
Laptops or Desktops?
No matter what we say or think the laptop seems to be where the major sales increase for Apple & many others now. With Apple's current form over function actions, the laptop fits in there. Even as small as they are now many believe that laptops must be smaller. I'd like function to come first, then form to follow.
This laptop sales increase is because many people need to have their computer with them no matter where they are. Many people do not have the convenience of only needing to use a computer in the office, then waiting until they are home for any computer use.
In this day & age more people are becoming self-employed. Many do their work at remote locations. I know that I got rid of my employer 20 years ago. I used to go to several hundred client's locations each year. I can remeber carrying my Mac 128/512, Plus, SE, SE/30, IIci & finally PowerMac 9500/9600 Clones. Once I got past the SE/30 I went to a small LCD screen. Weights started out small & got as high as 50 lbs. By time I purchased my first PowerBook my business was the same, but the location has almost completely changed to working out of my home office. I still use my PowerBook for a coupe of dozen out of office tax season clients. During the rest of the year it is needed to allow me to go to many new bookkeeping clients. This allows me to make presentations & do work at their location. Remember that most of them are using Windows computers.
My son is a photographer who needs to have a laptop when on location & a very powerful desktop when back at the office.
Many of the laptop sales are for people that need their computer on the road so to speak. Maybe things will change for you in the future. With so many businesses outsourcing their work not many computer related jobs need to be done in a local office. There goes the office desktop. then if you have work that requires you to personally service your customers, you may find out why many of these laptops are purchased.
Am I the only one that finds the prospect of new MacBooks kinda boring?
If a new form factor is announced at the same event I could maybe get excited, but laptops? They just seem kind of passé to me.
I have a desktop at work and one at home for serious computing. I also have a nice laptop, but for the most part it just sits on a shelf unused since the multi-touch stuff came out. It's already come to the point for me where it's more of a hassle to start up the clunky laptop and carry it around with you than what you get in return.
It doesn't sync with my desktops, so nine times out of ten if I am writing a document, I have to start up the laptop, transfer the file, lug the thing to the coffee shop, work on the file, lug the laptop back, transfer the file back to the desktop ....
I mean I know there are syncing solutions and MobileMe etc. so I am exaggerating a bit, but it almost seems as if the only reason to have a laptop any more is if it is your one and only computer. As a portable, it kind of fails. Unless you think of it as a portable desktop.
I sure hope Apple comes out with something else besides mildly re-styled laptops or I might go to sleep half way through the presentation.
No matter what we say or think the laptop seems to be where the major sales increase for Apple & many others now. With Apple's current form over function actions, the laptop fits in there. Even as small as they are now many believe that laptops must be smaller. I'd like function to come first, then form to follow.
This laptop sales increase is because many people need to have their computer with them no matter where they are. Many people do not have the convenience of only needing to use a computer in the office, then waiting until they are home for any computer use.
In this day & age more people are becoming self-employed. Many do their work at remote locations. I know that I got rid of my employer 20 years ago. I used to go to several hundred client's locations each year. I can remeber carrying my Mac 128/512, Plus, SE, SE/30, IIci & finally PowerMac 9500/9600 Clones. Once I got past the SE/30 I went to a small LCD screen. Weights started out small & got as high as 50 lbs. By time I purchased my first PowerBook my business was the same, but the location has almost completely changed to working out of my home office. I still use my PowerBook for a coupe of dozen out of office tax season clients. During the rest of the year it is needed to allow me to go to many new bookkeeping clients. This allows me to make presentations & do work at their location. Remember that most of them are using Windows computers.
My son is a photographer who needs to have a laptop when on location & a very powerful desktop when back at the office.
Many of the laptop sales are for people that need their computer on the road so to speak. Maybe things will change for you in the future. With so many businesses outsourcing their work not many computer related jobs need to be done in a local office. There goes the office desktop. then if you have work that requires you to personally service your customers, you may find out why many of these laptops are purchased.
Remove the old.
Yea like the floppy when it was still useful, the internal modem for those that still need to send faxes or live in areas where only dial-up is available. like when I go to a client's business or home that doesn't already have internet service. No everyone has the internet. A small dialup internet conection will handle those needs. Sometimes a neighbor's unprotected wireless service does the job.
Yea like the floppy when it was still useful, the internal modem for those that still need to send faxes or live in areas where only dial-up is available. like when I go to a client's business or home that doesn't already have internet service. No everyone has the internet. A small dialup internet conection will handle those needs. Sometimes a neighbor's unprotected wireless service does the job.
I would do the same. Furthermore, those anti-glare films that have been "promoted here" don't look absolutely matte, at least this is what I see on the web-site, but really reflective. Looks like we are going back to early 90's when I bought one of those horrible anti-glare panels to put on my CRT monitor.Matte displays provide more accurate color reproduction and don't annoy you with reflections. Of course I can see the point of those that like the exaggerated, unrealistic, consumer, pc discount ware, colors on the glossy and are willing to "accomodate their eyes", "get used", "tilt the screen slightly" to properly use the screen. I just want an option (as it is actually), as would a lot of people. LONG LIVE MATTE !
Why all this no-matte talk? Does anyone have any proof Apple is dropping the option? I don't see how they can when so many of their loyal customers prefer one or the other...and alot REALLY don't want all-glossy.
This sounds too much like a fastfood restaurant mentality for Apple to actually do it...although they did do it to the iMac I just can't see them imposing this upon the professional users. I think it would definitely create animosity and a possible backlash to be honest.
I don't buy into 'just buy an anti-glare film' "accessory" solution either. I don't want to be putting a visual condom over my $2500 "desktop replacement" screen.
This sounds too much like a fastfood restaurant mentality for Apple to actually do it...although they did do it to the iMac I just can't see them imposing this upon the professional users. I think it would definitely create animosity and a possible backlash to be honest.
I don't buy into 'just buy an anti-glare film' "accessory" solution either. I don't want to be putting a visual condom over my $2500 "desktop replacement" screen.
New MacBoom pictures on Apple "Get a Mac" site?
Is it me or is it the new MacBook displayed on the page "Why you'll love a Mac" on the Apple site?
http://www.apple.com/getamac/whymac/
Click the picture next to "...and beauty". I don't recall any previous MacBooks to have an aluminum case with black keys.
Am I wrong here?
Is it me or is it the new MacBook displayed on the page "Why you'll love a Mac" on the Apple site?
http://www.apple.com/getamac/whymac/
Click the picture next to "...and beauty". I don't recall any previous MacBooks to have an aluminum case with black keys.
Am I wrong here?
Yes you are. That's called a MacBook Air. And the picture that pops up is the top corner of an iMac.