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MacBook Speculation Increases While we Wait
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Doubt It Need To Separate Models
I doubt that happens. Currently, Apple separates the Macbook Pro and Macbook models by giving one an illuminated/backlit keyboard, and holding out on the other (Pro and Macbook respectively).
I doubt they bring a backlit keyboard into both models as it would confuse things further when making a purchasing decision for some. That backlit keyboard may be the reason people upgrade to a Macbook Pro. Probably not, but it may be the little difference Macbook Pro owners like myself need to feel superior to everyone else. Except for those damn Macbook Air owners.
Lucky *******s.
I doubt that happens. Currently, Apple separates the Macbook Pro and Macbook models by giving one an illuminated/backlit keyboard, and holding out on the other (Pro and Macbook respectively).
I doubt they bring a backlit keyboard into both models as it would confuse things further when making a purchasing decision for some. That backlit keyboard may be the reason people upgrade to a Macbook Pro. Probably not, but it may be the little difference Macbook Pro owners like myself need to feel superior to everyone else. Except for those damn Macbook Air owners.
Lucky *******s.
Compltely Agree With You.
Totally agree 100%
I think the MacBook Air's keyboard is the best out of the three.
MacBook 2nd.
MacBook Pro 3rd.
Totally agree 100%
macbook will have baclit keyboard
the macbook pro will have somethinng else new to increase the distinction between both
So I have had no computer for the last month plus all summer while my computer was at Acer before I sold it and I'm going crazy! Should I buy on the 14th or wait until MacWorld and get Snow Leopard with my Mac? I don't care if Snow Leopard is only streamlining, but if there is cosmetic work done I may wait... On another note, what if the brick is about the weight of the MacBook? People say the computer is heavy so maybe the aluminum will drastically lower the weight.
It's 5lbs. :|
Uh...
www.apple.com/macbookair
they are haunting my dreams
I hope these updates turn up soon. Last night macbook updates were in my dream. Well it was a little weird. A Macworld-type setting. A new limited edition macbook that looked like an ibook g3 with yellow sides. And the regular macbooks were in colors. But I spent the rest of the dream trying to hunt down the fruity 5 flavors of macbooks. I could never get my hands on the information about them or get the apple store to see it in person. Hmmm....maybe this was reality?
I hope these updates turn up soon. Last night macbook updates were in my dream. Well it was a little weird. A Macworld-type setting. A new limited edition macbook that looked like an ibook g3 with yellow sides. And the regular macbooks were in colors. But I spent the rest of the dream trying to hunt down the fruity 5 flavors of macbooks. I could never get my hands on the information about them or get the apple store to see it in person. Hmmm....maybe this was reality?
WOW -- How wrong you are.
Wow, I honestly had to reread this. Even though you're referring to Macbooks. Do you remember when Apple released the original iPod? It was right after the September 11th attacks in NYC.
Apple made a decision to wait a week or so and then pushed forward with the release because they had fundamental reasoning to believe our culture needed some happiness. If you do a little bit of research, you'll find the story true, as they debated whether or not they should delay the launch based on current national affairs.
Even though it's a different situation, one is a major terrorist attack, and the other, is our own government's attack, the point is that Apple is not likely to wait/delay anything based on our nation's situation. A week or two is one thing, but delaying these computers until MacWorld, especially when Cinema Displays haven't been touched in over 548 days (thanx arn)... Seems like a long shot.
I'd bet on before the holiday shopping season for sure.
Wow, I honestly had to reread this. Even though you're referring to Macbooks. Do you remember when Apple released the original iPod? It was right after the September 11th attacks in NYC.
Apple made a decision to wait a week or so and then pushed forward with the release because they had fundamental reasoning to believe our culture needed some happiness. If you do a little bit of research, you'll find the story true, as they debated whether or not they should delay the launch based on current national affairs.
Even though it's a different situation, one is a major terrorist attack, and the other, is our own government's attack, the point is that Apple is not likely to wait/delay anything based on our nation's situation. A week or two is one thing, but delaying these computers until MacWorld, especially when Cinema Displays haven't been touched in over 548 days (thanx arn)... Seems like a long shot.
I'd bet on before the holiday shopping season for sure.
I think a bigger display and a dedicated GPU have something to do with the distinction.
Agreed. I hope it's something like faster CPUs and higher resolutions, not by, say, not including the glass trackpad on the MacBook.
Magnetic Latch Too
In regards to the Macbook Pro: I'd expect a magnetic latch without a doubt as well.
In regards to the Macbook Pro: I'd expect a magnetic latch without a doubt as well.
Whilst OT, some people believe that the major terrorist attack you mentioned was actually a government attack...
why is everyone freaking out about apple not releasing new macbooks this month?
Makes sense to wait until the current financial crisis and elections are over in early november if they are doing a big notebook revamp.
And why say that no-one will buy the current macbooks? Didn't apple just have their best month ever for macbook sales?
The best thing they could do immediately in my opinion is to do a small bump in ram/harddrive, and lower the cost on each model by $200.
it seems to me that only a very small amount of the general public actually obsess over the comparitive specs to PC notebooks. Look at the iphone & ipods, underspec compared to similar devices - but its about the user experience, software and marketing - and the cool factor of course.
Having said that - apple really needs to kill the combo drive for good in the entry level macs.
Makes sense to wait until the current financial crisis and elections are over in early november if they are doing a big notebook revamp.
And why say that no-one will buy the current macbooks? Didn't apple just have their best month ever for macbook sales?
The best thing they could do immediately in my opinion is to do a small bump in ram/harddrive, and lower the cost on each model by $200.
it seems to me that only a very small amount of the general public actually obsess over the comparitive specs to PC notebooks. Look at the iphone & ipods, underspec compared to similar devices - but its about the user experience, software and marketing - and the cool factor of course.
Having said that - apple really needs to kill the combo drive for good in the entry level macs.
Either way, the point is that whether we're heading into a depression or not, Apple isn't going to wait to release a big product like this. My reasoning is that if the economy is going to get that bad then one of the only times people will be willing to spend money is the holiday season. What better time to have a nice new line of laptops in stores?
Plus the average consumer buying Macbook's up right now has no idea that their are new laptops coming very soon, most people(besides the Apple fanatic communities)already think the Mac notebook lineup is amazing, and I'm sure Apple has thought of that too.
None of this changes that fact that I want a new aluminum Macbook
I suspect new MacBooks might actually have real GPU's in - to leverage the new tech in 10.6... which would make my purchasing decision hard!
I always preferred the 12" PowerBook, then bought the BlackBook but got rid of it because the graphics card was nonexistent... I didn't want the 15" beast... but now I sorta do... hum...
I always preferred the 12" PowerBook, then bought the BlackBook but got rid of it because the graphics card was nonexistent... I didn't want the 15" beast... but now I sorta do... hum...
not sure you are gonna have a lot of friends on these forums
we all want new notebooks
Either way, the point is that whether we're heading into a depression or not, Apple isn't going to wait to release a big product like this. My reasoning is that if the economy is going to get that bad then one of the only times people will be willing to spend money is the holiday season. What better time to have a nice new line of laptops in stores?
Plus the average consumer buying Macbook's up right now has no idea that their are new laptops coming very soon, most people(besides the Apple fanatic communities)already think the Mac notebook lineup is amazing, and I'm sure Apple has thought of that too.
None of this changes that fact that I want a new aluminum Macbook
Of course... I just couldn't resist going OT with a conspiracy theory first thing on a Friday morning...
Agreed.we all want new notebooks
I especially want to see an 16:9 ratio Aluminium MacBook.
I am sure ATI and NVidia would be better than Intel at Integrated graphics.Integrated Graphics by any company makes me nervous....