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New MacBook at the iPhone event
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I'm really hoping so, because my current computer is about to die. But my fear is that it'll be an October event, and I won't actually be able to buy it for over two months yet. I could buy the 2017 version, but it's a shame to buy a model that's over a year old and that might drop significantly in price very soon. Plus there's the crap keyboard.
I agree. The typing experience of the 2018 keyboard is a bit muffled over the 2017 keyboard. Other than that, they’re about the same as far as keyboard response goes. All they really did was stick a sheet of silicone in the 2017 keyboard and call it v3.
Thanks for the insight! I think ultimately I'm indifferent to the differences in keyboard feel; mostly, I just want one that is less likely to break with dust exposure.
Hoping for September, but it'll probably be October. Let's see if my 2011 MBA can plug along until then!
Hoping for September, but it'll probably be October. Let's see if my 2011 MBA can plug along until then!
The interesting thing is that Apple has never unveiled a new iPad at an iPhone event, but at the same time, it would be awkward to introduce an all new iPad Pro with Face ID and a new MacBook/MacBook Air at the same event. Those two products seemingly compete for a large overlap of customers. So, Apple will have to deal with one of those two scenarios over the next two months. My guess:
September Event:
October Event:
September Event:
- iPhone Xs
- Apple Watch Series 4
- AirPower
- AirPods case
October Event:
- iPad Pro with Face ID
- Entry level MacBook (Air)
- Mac mini
- Spec bumps to MacBook and iMac
Yea they have, back in 2015 the iPad Pro was introduced at the September keynote alongside the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, Apple Watch and Apple TV.
Also last year at WWDC Apple introduced the iPad Pro at the same event as the updated Mac’s and just about everything else that was updated apart from the iPhone, HomePod introduction and Air Power mat which were all introduced at the September keynote.
I don't thing Apple really has the cache anymore to hold two back-to-back press events like this. They would be skewered in the media, and rightfully so.
I agree that the event this week will likely the narrowly focused, and other stuff will come as a regular press release.
Regarding overlapping customers: "If you don't cannibalize yourself, someone else will." -SJ. I think Apple still operates by this mantra. So what if iPads cannibalize sales from Macbooks, or vice-versa? As long as the person isn't buying a non-Apple product, it's all good to them.
So what... Writers with quotas looking for something to blather about? Not very consequential.
I am not convinced the new 2018 12” MacBook will be launched at any event. There is a chance it will just be a silent update.
The difference though here is the 13”. I guess the 13” warrants an event but then again who knows? Maybe it would just be a very short mention.
The difference though here is the 13”. I guess the 13” warrants an event but then again who knows? Maybe it would just be a very short mention.
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After seeing today's iPhone pricing, i'm not convinced that a 'cheaper' MacBook will ever exist! I'm quite horrified and sick to the stomach with Apple's pure greed. It's one trait that I truly despise in humans - it's repulsive.
If anything, it'll be a the most stripped out 128GB MacBook at £999.
Greed is pure evil and the downfall for any company or person.
If anything, it'll be a the most stripped out 128GB MacBook at £999.
Greed is pure evil and the downfall for any company or person.
Get a grip. Apple is a profit driven company. It's not greed, it's just capitalism.
The only thing I see them doing is updating to 2018 processors and dropping the 12’’ down to £1099 with 128GB and having 256GB as a £200 upgrade (in effect a £50 increase over the current base model).
I think if there was really a form factor change of MacBook there would be an event. I am beginning to think there will be no more Mac products until next year.
I think if there was really a form factor change of MacBook there would be an event. I am beginning to think there will be no more Mac products until next year.
There's likely going to be an October event, the iPad Pro's are coming with a new redesign. On the bright side it's only going to be a month away if they do hold an October event
There's likely going to be an October event, the iPad Pro's are coming with a new redesign. On the bright side it's only going to be a month away if they do hold an October event
Sorry Dave, I really think that you've wasted 18 months of your life on this. In fairness, you'd of been better off buying the 2017 MacBook on launch. It's as good as it's going to get with that design. Maybe new MacBooks with Apple processors next year BUT don't expect them to be cheap. With the dollar as it is now, Apple simply does not do cheap as the iPhone event proved!
With ZERO leaks, it's just not happening. People really need to move on with their lives as this thread is so shallow and pointless. Move on with your lives people.
There’s no point in buying now when the 12” will get at least a spec update at some point this year, there is also the 13” “budget” MacBook or MacBook Air that has been mentioned a few times, that will launch sometime this year, my guess is there will be an October event simply because the new iPad Pros will need an event, there is no way that Apple just silently updates those not when they are a major redesign.
iPad Pros
12” MacBook spec update
New 13” MacBook or Air introduced
iMac - spec update at the least
The above is my guess for an October event. What I’m doing at the moment is waiting to see what they do, if the Mac gets no updates this year, is simply left in the line to stagnate then I shall seriously consider looking elsewhere such as the Surface laptop or Surface Pro. I love using Mac OS but if Apple are not going to take the Mac seriously I’ll have no choice but to seriously consider it.
Not recently, last two years releases for the updated Macbook have been April 2016 and June 2017 I believe.
Really hope we see the new Macbooks/Air next month but as time goes on I have my doubts.
Maybe once the free Beats promo ends things will kick in to gear with the new models.