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MacBook Pros Due in Early March, Additional Enhancements?
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+1 but i have to say that i wouldnt mind seeing the liquid metal actual color it looks cool
That doesn't answer why the 15" would have the option but the 17" doesn't, though.
Also, why would Apple shy away from making it more Air-like when they themselves said it was their vision for the future of the laptop?
Too expensive and too little storage space for average consumer.
Impossible. Only way air is able to be as thin as it is is because of a special low voltage CPU.
More gestures doesn't necessitate new trackpad. That can be handled by software/firmware updates.
Even the new Android Smartphones that are coming out now come with a 2 MegaPixel front facing camera so to buy a high end notebook with a low end camera is unacceptable.
First those rules are for displays but a 600x800 display would not meet the requirements as the display is not going to have a 16:9 aspect ratio.
There are 16:9 1024x768 plasma TVs which have rectangular pixels. These meet the HD requirements. 16:9 and over 720 vertical resolution. And my original comment was in reference to resolution only. There are other requirements for HD displays too.
These are HDTVs requirements not computer monitors, so the rules are not applicable. Monitors use other standards.
Good Post
So they think the new MBP's may take a few features from the MBA. I wonder if this means no more black bezel. I mean it sounds like a stretch but the anti-glare MBP's already have it. Before it was the silver bezel MacBooks that looked "out of place" but I guess it could easily be the other way around now.
My Hopes
1) Better high resolution displays (For example the 13" MBP should get the 13" MBA screen, 1680x1050 standard on 15" ...).
2) Obviously SandyBridge across the board, with 15" and 17" using dedicated graphics chips.
3) Remove the optical drive. No use anymore. In the last 2 years I've used it once.
4) 64GB SSD standard across the board (optionally upgrade to 128 or 256). These will be the same blade SSDs used in the MBA.
5) MBPs will still contain traditional HD 500GB (1TB optional).
6) Longer battery life, use the extra space from the optical drive for a larger battery.
7) Slightly thinner and lighter then current design, though not nearly as thin as MBA.
8) A software setup feature that helps you configure your drives (SSD+HD) at first boot options being either single drive (SSD) + time machine backup (HD) or system drive (SSD) + media drive (HD) for iTunes/Photos/Movies.
LightPeak/USB3.0 won't be out till next update.
1) Better high resolution displays (For example the 13" MBP should get the 13" MBA screen, 1680x1050 standard on 15" ...).
2) Obviously SandyBridge across the board, with 15" and 17" using dedicated graphics chips.
3) Remove the optical drive. No use anymore. In the last 2 years I've used it once.
4) 64GB SSD standard across the board (optionally upgrade to 128 or 256). These will be the same blade SSDs used in the MBA.
5) MBPs will still contain traditional HD 500GB (1TB optional).
6) Longer battery life, use the extra space from the optical drive for a larger battery.
7) Slightly thinner and lighter then current design, though not nearly as thin as MBA.
8) A software setup feature that helps you configure your drives (SSD+HD) at first boot options being either single drive (SSD) + time machine backup (HD) or system drive (SSD) + media drive (HD) for iTunes/Photos/Movies.
LightPeak/USB3.0 won't be out till next update.
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New post from cultofmac, mainly regarding the possible use of liquidmetal in the new MBPs http://www.cultofmac.com/report-lig...sting-liquidmetal-macbook-pros-incoming/82367
I am very interested in the Liquid Metal, and comparing it to other rumors sound plausible.
Apple made a radicle change to it MacBook Pro's a little while back with the uni-body design they currently use. The uni-body is a great leap in laptop case design, but must have a drawback regarding cost. The case is milled from a block of aluminum, which from what I understand is expensive since the machines that mill the blocks cost allot to purchase and maintain.
Apple ran a little manufacturing test with Liquid Metal and the iPhone 3Gs. That little poker that ejects the SIM is not just a little paperclip, but a test by Apple to see if the company had the resources to pump out millions of these things in the time Apple demanded. Judging from what we hear in the press, the company was able to produce on par with Apples demands, so Apple invested in the company.
Apple is not going to revert back to the old laptop case design since they have been so successful with the uni-body design and introducing a new technology is not needed since has yet too fully exploit the technology and other manufactures have yet to follow suit.
My prediction is that Apple is going to build the uni-body out of Liquid Metal and skip the milling process. The cost savings on the milling should then get converted into savings on the overall product cost to the customer.
Question for the smart people out there, is liquid metal capable of taking the role of the milled aluminum when you take into account weight, strength and heat transfer?
Apple made a radicle change to it MacBook Pro's a little while back with the uni-body design they currently use. The uni-body is a great leap in laptop case design, but must have a drawback regarding cost. The case is milled from a block of aluminum, which from what I understand is expensive since the machines that mill the blocks cost allot to purchase and maintain.
Apple ran a little manufacturing test with Liquid Metal and the iPhone 3Gs. That little poker that ejects the SIM is not just a little paperclip, but a test by Apple to see if the company had the resources to pump out millions of these things in the time Apple demanded. Judging from what we hear in the press, the company was able to produce on par with Apples demands, so Apple invested in the company.
Apple is not going to revert back to the old laptop case design since they have been so successful with the uni-body design and introducing a new technology is not needed since has yet too fully exploit the technology and other manufactures have yet to follow suit.
My prediction is that Apple is going to build the uni-body out of Liquid Metal and skip the milling process. The cost savings on the milling should then get converted into savings on the overall product cost to the customer.
Question for the smart people out there, is liquid metal capable of taking the role of the milled aluminum when you take into account weight, strength and heat transfer?
Crosspost from the macbook pro forum
Pic of the new 17" Macbook Pro.
This is the real deal, folks. That's also the new version of Final Cut on screen. Blade SSD standard and room for a 9.5mm tall traditional hard drive. Someone get our their rulers and measure the bottom. You'll see there's enough room for 9.5 mm drive. This is the 17" model, btw.
EDIT: Apple hasn't went crazy about the ad because they haven't been told about it yet nor has it hit major media outlets. Someone contact Apple's lawyers and we can see if Intel takes down the ad. If taken down, we know it's legit. BTW, the tell-tale "macbook pro" insignia and isight camera are PS'ed out. Look closely.
EDIT 2: discussions.apple.com is down. They are making room for the new categories.
Pic of the new 17" Macbook Pro.
This is the real deal, folks. That's also the new version of Final Cut on screen. Blade SSD standard and room for a 9.5mm tall traditional hard drive. Someone get our their rulers and measure the bottom. You'll see there's enough room for 9.5 mm drive. This is the 17" model, btw.
EDIT: Apple hasn't went crazy about the ad because they haven't been told about it yet nor has it hit major media outlets. Someone contact Apple's lawyers and we can see if Intel takes down the ad. If taken down, we know it's legit. BTW, the tell-tale "macbook pro" insignia and isight camera are PS'ed out. Look closely.
EDIT 2: discussions.apple.com is down. They are making room for the new categories.
Pic of the new 17" Macbook Pro.
This is the real deal, folks. That's also the new version of Final Cut on screen. Blade SSD standard and room for a 9.5mm tall traditional hard drive. Someone get our their rulers and measure the bottom. You'll see there's enough room for 9.5 mm drive. This is the 17" model, btw.
EDIT: Apple hasn't went crazy about the ad because they haven't been told about it yet nor has it hit major media outlets. Someone contact Apple's lawyers and we can see if Intel takes down the ad. If taken down, we know it's legit. BTW, the tell-tale "macbook pro" insignia and isight camera are PS'ed out. Look closely.
EDIT 2: discussions.apple.com is down. They are making room for the new categories.
wait new categories like what?
Wow, I think you're right. Finally we might have a leaked image! Even if just a rumor/speculation image, it's something. It's incredibly thin-do you think this could be liquidmetal or the same aluminum? Not sure how they could get it so thin with the previous process.
This is liquid metal. Stronger, lighter and cheaper than aluminum. I'm curious how they will handle the "green" aspect of recycling the thing years from now. How do you even recycle liquid metal? Like any other metal?
new MBP's are just around the corner, and they'll sport a new look!!!!!
The black chassis looks great!!!
That's a strong argument. We'll see for sure in 3 weeks
I too believe/hope think this is legit, how exciting!!!!!
http://www.fastcompany.com/1728224/whoops-did-intel-just-leak-the-new-macbook-pro-design
I just came across this article. Pure speculation, but given this is a rumors website, I feel this is appropriate. If it is a redesign, I approve
It basically says Intel leaked the new Pro design in their ad accidentally. Of all the non-credible rumors we heard, this doesn't seem to be the worst since Intel is actually a company that could have a heads up on new Macs.
The black chassis looks great!!!
That's a strong argument. We'll see for sure in 3 weeks
Pic of the new 17" Macbook Pro.
This is the real deal, folks. That's also the new version of Final Cut on screen. Blade SSD standard and room for a 9.5mm tall traditional hard drive. Someone get our their rulers and measure the bottom. You'll see there's enough room for 9.5 mm drive. This is the 17" model, btw.
EDIT: Apple hasn't went crazy about the ad because they haven't been told about it yet nor has it hit major media outlets. Someone contact Apple's lawyers and we can see if Intel takes down the ad. If taken down, we know it's legit. BTW, the tell-tale "macbook pro" insignia and isight camera are PS'ed out. Look closely.
EDIT 2: discussions.apple.com is down. They are making room for the new categories.
I too believe/hope think this is legit, how exciting!!!!!
I love it. This would explain the rumored "liquid metal" concept and hence the ability to "pour" colors. (In this case... black).
Here's hoping but to keep this kind of radical change so secret this close to a release sounds impossible even for Apple.
Think about. Everyone and their dog has an aluminum macbook pro/air/whatever. If you are using a 3 year old macbook pro, no one really knows unless they closely inspect the machine. Look at a Starbucks, Panera, etc, and you'll see the same, basic thing at several tables. Aluminum, apple logo. So what?
Apple is wanting to give you an excuse to break out of the mold and fork over some dough on something that stands out from the rest.
Apple is wanting to give you an excuse to break out of the mold and fork over some dough on something that stands out from the rest.
Don't flame me if I am wrong, and no i do not have the link handy, but I swear I read someplace that the "LiquidMetal" company Apple had aquired was not metal for the fabrication of cases but something that could be used for the next generation of battery, able to provide even longer battery life.
NEVER MIND. I did some Googling. I'm wrong.
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Apple didn't acquire the company, they have an exclusive license for it. It is definitely not battery technology.
A new company was created the holds the patents and licenses them, with Apple having perpetual exclusive licenses.