MBP rumor/"news": bigger trackpads, 1/2 pound lighter, SSD for OS

[laser71]

From 9to5mac:

Some interesting MacBook Pro possibilities coming out of BGR this afternoon. Here are the Cliff’s notes:

1. The trackpads will be bigger than before. Looking down at my MacBook Pro, I’m not sure that’s possible, but it couldn’t hurt – unless it accidentally triggers from my wrists. Apple, I’m sure thought of this.

2. OS on SSD. This is the big one. BGR says that Pros will ship with integrated SSDs which house the OS. I’ve been talking about this since 2008 so I’m clearly for this idea. However, that would take some reconfiguring of the OS which I’m not so sure will appear in 10.6.7

3. Finally, they will weigh less…an average of a half pound per model. We’re not sure how (liquid metal?) but we’re all for it.

 

[laser71]

Edit: now on the front page

 

[smallnshort247]

Wouldn't be shocked if these things were true but I wouldn't be shocked if they weren't. I think those are pretty cool improvements though. The larger trackpad rumor seems legit considering how OSX Lion will be closely tied to the iOS platform.

 

[hcho3]

I can definitely see bigger trackpads on 15 and 17 inch, but 13 inch? Uhh.. good luck with that.

I have no idea how they are going to make it lighter unless they use different materials or make it thinner like a lot thinner.

So, optical drive is going away? ...
We will see.

 

[justaregularjoe]

...opening the door for greater flexibility for users and perhaps options for more complex gestures.

I find this bit of speculation worrying. The thought of more complex (and thus less natural) gestures seems like a step in the wrong direction. Of course it is all a rumor, but the thought of Apple coming out with something like "swipe in an 'S' pattern to open Safari!" scares me.