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MacBook Shipments Have Begun?
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i dont like the idea of a glass screen trackpad, dont you think it will get warm? or even crack.
it will because of the backlight
Why is everyone assuming that Apple will include a glass touchpad with iPhone like functionality? Why would Apple put a backlight behind it? This sounds like a very expensive component to include in an entry lineup of consumer notebooks.
Apple is more likely to include a glass trackpad without any backlighting. Perhaps Apple feels that tracking and the overall user experience is enhanced by using a glass surface. It is also a much more enviromentally friendly component.
Just my thoughts.
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A screen behind a trackpad just does not make any sense.
As for user experience, I remember how my Touch with AntiGlare glass-protector felt: something like that as a trackpad would be x10 better than the current one.
Maybe they're shipping earlier to try to stop a major phuqup over lack of stock for the product launch (like the iPhone 3G for example)
it will because of the backlight
How did you miss the "all else equal" part of my comment?
LED's do not produce heat like you would think. Even florescent lights don't produce much heat. If it is the glasspad than an LCD with LED backlight would be the only way to go.
Also a proximity sensor would be there to tell if your finger was hovering or your wrist/palms were over it (thus turning touch off). Move your finger near it and it turns on, but in the Apple Esk slow dim up and dim down after your done. I think there will be a learning curve to it but I'd say 20mins and you got it. Would make the 13" screens seem bigger.
Also a proximity sensor would be there to tell if your finger was hovering or your wrist/palms were over it (thus turning touch off). Move your finger near it and it turns on, but in the Apple Esk slow dim up and dim down after your done. I think there will be a learning curve to it but I'd say 20mins and you got it. Would make the 13" screens seem bigger.
Anybody else agree with these two things?
1. A glass trackpad with screen underneath would be added complexity without much benefit (not very apple-istic). Is there something obvious I'm missing here?
2. The reported possible black trimmed bezel doesn't look as good as using a single color (ala macbook air, pro, standard).
The main reason I'm switching is simple-looking hardware. I definitely woudn't mind just having a lighter version of any current model as a refresh, but adding doohickies or contrasting colors...ehhhh.
Oooh! You know what would be cool in the next 5-10 years? Thin laptop with e-ink outer screen. Or 18 inch widescreen laptop with popout wiimote. Time for Apple and Nintendo to merge!
1. A glass trackpad with screen underneath would be added complexity without much benefit (not very apple-istic). Is there something obvious I'm missing here?
2. The reported possible black trimmed bezel doesn't look as good as using a single color (ala macbook air, pro, standard).
The main reason I'm switching is simple-looking hardware. I definitely woudn't mind just having a lighter version of any current model as a refresh, but adding doohickies or contrasting colors...ehhhh.
Oooh! You know what would be cool in the next 5-10 years? Thin laptop with e-ink outer screen. Or 18 inch widescreen laptop with popout wiimote. Time for Apple and Nintendo to merge!
- Who knows, I cant think of any uses for it expect looks and "wow" factor
- HP has a unique bezel that's underneath the laptop screen. So the entire screen extends all the way with no plastic bezels.
I also have a feeling that they will come out after it ends. But i sure hope not >< would be pretty sweet to get the new MBP and a cheap iPod nano
True, can't see that happen.
No, I can agree with that
People would probably complain alot xDNo rumors I know about. The last time this happened was in October 2005 (1280*854 -> 1440*960).
No, although I do see a better integrated GPU (Intel or otherwise).
Not until early 2009, I think.
How does it compare to 16:10 and 16:9 ratio?
Why did Apple not keep that ratio until the (hopefully) switch to 16:9 ratio?
OK Apple, a $600 netbook now has better graphics (and more RAM and a bigger HDD) than the MacBook.
Can we PLEASE have a low-end GPU option now? kthnxbye
Can we PLEASE have a low-end GPU option now? kthnxbye
In the case of the MacBook Pro, 1.6:1 gives 94% the vertical pixel count from 1.5:1 and the same number of horizontal pixels.
From 1440*960 to 16:9 1600*900, there's a 11% increase in horizontal pixel count with 94% the vertical pixel count. The end result is a 4.2% total resolution increase (as opposed to a 11% increase from 1440*900).