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MacBook Pro Specs Leaked? SSD, Better Battery, New Technology?
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If anyone has not seen the picture posted here
the details on the box are
2.3Ghz Core i5
4GB DDR3 (1333Mhz)
320GB HDD (5400 rpm)
13.3" LED 1280x800
Intel HD3000 384MB DDR Shared
Facetime HD Camera
8x Super DVD Drive
1x Thunderbolt Port
2x USB
1x SDHC Card Slot
1x 10/100/1000 Lan Port
Audio Port
the details on the box are
2.3Ghz Core i5
4GB DDR3 (1333Mhz)
320GB HDD (5400 rpm)
13.3" LED 1280x800
Intel HD3000 384MB DDR Shared
Facetime HD Camera
8x Super DVD Drive
1x Thunderbolt Port
2x USB
1x SDHC Card Slot
1x 10/100/1000 Lan Port
Audio Port
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He has listed out what he wants to be in 13" model, but what about the price if apple add this much of improvements ? I never ever seen this big improve on any of the product, take example of any other device and anvancements history... my intiuation says; this all not really gonna happen with macbook pro, if all of that gets updated, 13" will cost around 17" cause of mainly SSD and other stuff.
Actually, there is room for a discrete GPU now that the chip sets have gotten so small. If you don't believe me then take a look at the analysis that I did earlier this week (contains actual specs, measurements, etc.). There is plenty of room now that the Sandy Bridge CPU and Intel System Hub are so small. The existing Core 2 Duo and the NVIDIA system controllers/GPU are HUGE chips and those old analyses/pictures are out of date. It's not all "roses" however, since some compromises would have to be made if you wanted a discrete GPU in Apple's compact form factor.
In any case, I knew that this old claim would surface again when the new MacBooks were introduce, so here is a link which supports another side of the argument:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1100467/
** warning ** this link contains actual specs and technical details, not just a collection of random opinion
Well, I'm pretty much losing my mind reading all of these rumors (no fault but my own, of course). I am just trying to buy my first MacBook Pro, and am angling toward the higher end 13", which should be good for my needs...though all the talk of a 'real' refresh at the end of the year makes my eye twitch. Should I wait? I think not, just because then one could always be in perpetual wait. I'm also encouraged by all of you who have machines that are several years old, and are still very happy with those purchases.
Any thoughts about this from the experienced owners?
One mundane question, too: if the new MacBooks are coming tomorrow, what time will it typically be announced? Will the website just change over at some point?
Also, do the tech editors get machines automatically for their reviews to come out quickly?
Any thoughts about this from the experienced owners?
One mundane question, too: if the new MacBooks are coming tomorrow, what time will it typically be announced? Will the website just change over at some point?
Also, do the tech editors get machines automatically for their reviews to come out quickly?
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Actually, there is room for a discrete GPU now that the chip sets have gotten so small. If you don't believe me then take a look at the analysis that I did earlier this week (contains actual specs, measurements, etc.). There is plenty of room now that the Sandy Bridge CPU and Intel System Hub are so small. The existing Core 2 Duo and the NVIDIA system controllers/GPU are HUGE chips and those old analyses/pictures are out of date. It's not all "roses" however, since some compromises would have to be made if you wanted a discrete GPU in Apple's compact form factor.
In any case, I knew that this old claim would surface again when the new MacBooks were introduce, so here is a link which supports another side of the argument:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1100467/
** warning ** this link contains actual specs and technical details, not just a collection of random opinion
Thank you for the link, this was most interesting! I take your data is correct (I am too lazy to check and its not my job anyway
) - then its really a shame that Apple did not opt for such solution...Well, you'd have to pay more and the model of the Sandy Bridge CPU that Apple might have to use would give you less performance than the 2.3GHz Core i5 that the current rumors suggest will be available in the next 13" MacBook Pro. Of course, my original analysis targeted a TDP (Thermal Design Power) that would keep close to the existing MacBook and I did that because I wanted to reference against the current single-fan cooling design used in the 13" MacBooks. That given, if Apple chose to use a more advanced or efficient cooling mechanism then they should have been able to design to a higher TDP. In that case, they may have also had to use a more expensive or larger battery which again would have meant changes that I did not try to introduce in my analysis. Basically, if you wanted to suggest a design that would have a higher TDP than the current MacBook you would have to introduce some "hand waving" to support your opinion which is something that I did not want to do.Thank you for the link, this was most interesting! I take your data is correct (I am too lazy to check and its not my job anyway
Frankly, if the $1199 model has a 2.3GHz Core i5 then I think Apple has done a pretty good job at balancing cost versus performance (in an Apple sort of way -- which means that you'll pay somewhat more for a given level of raw performance than you would with a PC).
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How'd you end up with that as your priority? You care more about how your computer looks than what it does?
Doubt we will see something like this in the MBP's unless it is in the 17"
We can hope though, we can hope
Or go to Alienware and buy an M11x
I like the sound of i3 I've got it on my new 21.5 inch iMac, and its so goddamm fast compared to the Core2Duo on my current Pro
I've got it on my new 21.5 inch iMac, and its so goddamm fast compared to the Core2Duo on my current Pro 
I don't comment very often; I value the comments of others more than my own. Your comment exemplifies why. I don't know why, but this comment made me laugh really, really, hard. There's so much truth to it!
I'm not. That's fine if you don't believe me, less chance of my friend being fired. He doesn't know everything but he is generally on point with most.
MacGeneration (French) claims that a trusted source has leaked the specs of the new MacBook Pros. As summary of the new specs are provided:
In addition to all these changes, MacGeneration cites another source who claims a "new technology" will make its way into the MacBook Pros. At this point, it seems likely that Light Peak will be introduced. Intel is reportedly holding an event on the same day (Thursday) to launch Light Peak officially.
Article Link: MacBook Pro Specs Leaked? SSD, Better Battery, New Technology?
Hmmm not nice though
Yeah, well, I think a lot of us were pleasantly surprised by that.Yes?