So no-one's got a solid idea regarding that last hole on the right side of the set?
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So no-one's got a solid idea regarding that last hole on the right side of the set?
All I want is the current MB, with an aluminum case, better GFX, and HDMI. That would be IDEAL, but I know that HDMI ain't going to happy (sigh). Heck, I'd even trade off losing the internal optical drive to save weight, so long as the external drive came with the computer at the same price point (maybe +$50), unlike with the Air.
He does have a point though. I'd rather Apple leave it at 1" thick. Apple still needs to use today's existing technology in their laptops, so heat will still be a main issue. If they kept their laptop at 1", but it ran cooler, then fantastic.
To me, it looks much thinner than the current MacBook, and my current MacBook's fan turns on often enough when watching video. Unless they're using a technology that other companies aren't using to cool their laptops (and there's no chance of that), this new laptop is going to face the same issues as the MacBook regarding heat.
Oh, and it's also shorter. There's less space between the edge of the laptop, and the keyboard on each side.
I'm not sure. Looks too big to be the lock-hole, unless is it, and then there will be an inset that's actually connected to the chassis to re-enforce the strength of where the lock will connect.
now, ive never really liked screen bigger than 13.3, but if the 15" MB's were black aluminum, id do it. that would look great
i think you can pretty much forget about the hdmi on a macbook, i really cant see it... but yeah i agree, the current macbook in aluminum and maybe tapered edges would be awesome. like a mix between the current macbook and the air.
My guess exactly.
12 models starting at 800?
1. Low, low end MB
2. Low end MB
3. midrange MB
4. high end MB
5. low end MBA
6. midrange MBA?
7. highend MBA
8. lowend MBP 15"
9. high-end MBP 15
10. high end MBP 15 w/ Blu-ray
11. 17" low end
12. 17" high end (w/ Blu-ray)
That's the only way I could think of having 12 models AND it maxing out at $3100. Here's hoping to DDR3 standard across the board and 7200 rpm drives standard on the pros.
The port layout looks identical on the MB and MBP case leaks, so it looks like they're standardizing, although I suspect the MBP will have additional ports on the other side of the case. It would also appear that Firewire has been dropped from the MacBook completely (or Ethernet has been dropped completely) and both share the new nano-DVI port. Let's hope that dongle is included, at least in the MBP.
The new computers also look substantially thinner, but the MB moreso than the pro. The MB is the same height as an RJ45 so it's not very tall at all.
Can't wait for the 14TH!
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headline: the new macbook... even after the disaster with tainted milk they are still made in china
ihabime said:
headline: the new macbook... even after the disaster with tainted milk they are still made in china
Do you think it is a good idea to take these pictures in an office? Make sure everyone know who he is?
security at the factory? i think it'd be pretty obvious if someone pulled out a camera and starting taking pictures of the assembly line. my guess is someone jacked one of the units, brought it home, and shared it with their friends in china.
Is that a question? Yep, looks like a MacBook case.
No. It is not a question. Was making a statement that IF it is not a MacBook (which I believe it is) then I cannot wait to find out what would look so similar.
Well, if you look at the photo from this morning, you may notice there's a mystery port that isn't in tonight's photo, in between the USB and the cut-off port. The cut-off one is the wrong shape for MagSafe, and it spans the whole width of the shell, so I'm guessing that is ethernet. The mystery one from this morning is about the right size and shape for a 9-pin Firewire port.
So here's my theory: This is the MacBook, what we saw this morning was the MBP. The MB will not have firewire (many consumer devices don't use it, or at least don't need it), but the MBP will use a single 9-pin port to support FW400 and FW800, as it's still important for video and audio people.
Like many of us feared, Apple is crippling the MB since it is moving Aluminum.
It's a film to keep the case from being scratched during assembly. Most products have them.
Because "jacking" one is less conspicuous then snapping a quick pic in line?
How would you assume someone would just "jack" a casing for what is one of the most anticipated technological releases of the year?
Will people stop bitching about HDMI already!? All you need is a $3 DVI-HDMI adapter from monoprice.com and you're set. I do this all the time, and it works great. Obviously you can just use the optical connection for audio.
No need for Firewire? May I get an explanation as to WHY? Not like anything new is coming out soon to justify the "anymore" statement. (USB 3.0 is probably the soonest advancement that could justify axing FW, but that isn't until 2009 at the earliest)
People who actually do a decent amount of A/V work (or have ANY firewire devices at all) will scream bloody murder over it's loss. Plus,
was the company that started Firewire way back in the day. Ditching there own standard? Kinda doubt it. If this is the direction is going (i.e. further crippling there base lines), I see a larger hole in my pockets in a few years for a MBP, that or I may just have to digress to a noticeably cheaper, function-over-form PC... Damnit.How would you assume someone would just "jack" a casing for what is one of the most anticipated technological releases of the year?
How could you not? You know how much money people/journalists are willing to pay to get the 'scoop' on these new products? There are more than financial reasons, but that would be one of my top guesses.
I actually have no idea what the process would be, but imagine you're on the assembly line, making min wage, some nut offers you a small fortune for one, so you go to work the next day, take one off the line and say it's defective, pretend to take it to the scrap bin, and smuggle it out, hoping no one notices. Now papa has money to feed mama, jr, sister, and 3-legged-pooch. hypothetcially...
I think your right. That makes more sense. I guess all the ports are there.
But those usb ports are huge.....
Not really, when you consider there is likely plastic around the port to mount it to the case (look at the MBP).