Just had a bad thought, Steve wanted to bring the macbooks more in line with the new nanos so now we have 6 new macbooks in rainbow colours with a view that they would sell more if accompanied by the same coloured iPod.!!! 
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New Mac Placeholder SKUs in Future Shop's Inventory?
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Wider so no "black bars" when watching 16:9 movies
Wider so easier to display two things side-by-side
Cheaper panels
High-res 13.1" 1600·900 panel has no 13" 16:10 equivalent
Can fit a full-size keyboard in a smaller display size
16", 18.4", and 21" displays are physically wider than 15", 17", and 20" 16:10 displays for similar heights
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Well, you see, 9 is a smaller number than 10. If Steve has brainwashed us into believing, er... taught us anything, it's that smaller is always better.
but remember 16Gb iPod nano was a last minute descision by apple (to counter Zune) but COO told Product Transition and 30% margin drop during quartely conference call which was way before they know Zune Prices ...
They probably wouldn't issue new SKUs for spec changed to the MBA, so it may well be getting an update in addition to the redesigned MB and MBP lines.
For some reason I see the MBA as the new G4 Cube. Very cool, nice design, not much in the way of upgrading (but still cool). It holds up well but may fade soon.
What happened to aluminium MacBook rumor?
Because it's popular and some people have to get everything that is?
I'm not happy about it, but I must agree there's only very slim chance for a new Air.
And since when does it matter to Apple what people want? I say there is no reason for them to do it. Their notebook line is clear: Air is for Portability, Pro is for Power, and just MacBook is for Price. If you want bigger screen, you have to pay them at least $500 more for a Pro...
Maybe for you my friend but the majority of Apples computer sales are geared to the wealthy consumer. Not the guy trying to get by.
There can be an regular aluminium MacBook and a black aluminium MacBook.
No more plastic in these coming updates.
i wasnt making any references to specific upgrades because those are so up in the air its not even worth speculating.
but yea, the aluminum MB rumors has been around since early this year and will probably see the light of day.
i was just trying to think of the most logical configuration that will add up to the reported 6-new SKU's
My guess: 3 Air, 3 MB.
Or 2 Air, 4 MB.
Either way, no MBP, only on the next MacWorld.
No it's not. You are wrong again.
No need for pity, since I'm also in a free-ish country. IMO financial advice is best left to a different thread/forum. Just my opinion.
The placeholders mean the following:
2 MB models (1 white in 2 speed options and 1 black);
2 MBP models (one 15" and one 17" with different speeds);
1 new MBA;
1 revamped Mini.
2 MB models (1 white in 2 speed options and 1 black);
2 MBP models (one 15" and one 17" with different speeds);
1 new MBA;
1 revamped Mini.
doubt it as well.
makes no sense to only update a fraction of a product line.
they updated ALL their iphones in July, ALL of their ipods in September... so why would they not update ALL of their notebooks
then again they did do that other times.... bah predicting Apple is like predicting the weather!!!
They still have an old, discounted model of MBP there. Not real possibility. With different specs, it'll be a different product.
Apple apparently suffered from fading consumer confidence, although less than other companies. That's because many of their customers are switching to cheaper models, but they aren't losing many of them. I think because of this Apple may continue with "one size fits all" idea introduced with new iPod Classic. It's way more cost-effective for them to be offering less products, but making them so everyone is at least content with them, rather than making more products to keep different groups happy. I'd say less models, more similarities between them is Apple's way to go through this slowdown (unless it gets so bad it doesn't help).
So Apple wouldn't have new SKUs for spec bumps? As much as Im waiting for the new macbooks and want them to be completely redesigned, Im expecting the worse, just a spec increase.
I would rather expect a spec bump and get awesome all new laptops then expect redesigned laptops and just get a spec bump...I would be so annoyed by that.
depends... could be instant or it could be as long as a month. just gotta wait for the announcement.
doubt it as well.
makes no sense to only update a fraction of a product line.
they updated ALL their iphones in July, ALL of their ipods in September... so why would they not update ALL of their notebooks
then again they did do that other times.... bah predicting Apple is like predicting the weather!!!
You are giving me hope...
I see no way for MB to be upgraded without MBP. High-end MB is already very similar (CPU, standard RAM) to a MBP. Any upgrade would mean that for a while cheaper MacBooks will have better specs than more expensive MacBook Pros. Not happening.