Wait why would text have to get smaller at higher resolution? Can't you just bump up the text size to compensate?
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Wait why would text have to get smaller at higher resolution? Can't you just bump up the text size to compensate?
Yes it can be done. It can break the layout of web sites to enlarge fonts. Zooming can look lousy too.
I suppose it's inevitable that screen resolutions will continue to increase but at some point the UI will have to increase in pixel size just to remain visible.
Please DON'T give us higher resolution displays for the 15" MacBook Pro. Or at least keep the option to choose a 1440x900 display.
I prefer not squinting all day long.
Kthxbai
3D graphics boost is not going to happen if Intel's GMA IGP is all that is included on the MBA. I certainly hope the MBA gets marketed as a premium/luxury device again. I want BTO options back. I think with the iPad handling the secondary computing and lightweight entertainment role, the MBA can be repositioned as the premium device rather than trying to limit component upgrades to save on costs allowing the price to be dropped again.
The graphics are the problem/deal-breaker for me on this next round of Mac notebook updates. Assuming Apple uses Arrandale, and we know they cannot use Nvidia chipset/GPU combo with Arrandale, what do they do with the MBA, Mac mini, MB, and 13" MBP, and even low-end 15" MBP? Before we had Nvidia and 9400m across the board, now how does Apple tackle the Intel GMA IGP dilemma? I sure would feel stuck if all we get is Intel's GMA IGP... I couldn't bring myself to buy a computer that only had Intel's GMA IGP for graphics. I am hopeful for something even like the Nvidia 310m. It would be a 25% boost over the 9400m, so we wouldn't be going backwards. In addition, the system memory wouldn't be shared out. I know people are wanting a high-end ATI card like 5870 or even less like a 5830, but I see the Nvidia 330 GT making its way into the MBPs.
I sure wish we would have read some specifics like brands of graphics and other components being used. I don't see a 500+ GB drive making its way into an MBA.
I badly want them to bring back the black Macbook.
Coolest computer I have ever seen.
Just stop already!
MacBook Pro next week, ok really next week, oh I mean next week, no not this week, I meant next week.
I swear sometimes that Apple leaks misinformation, either to build the excitement or just hold off people from switching to a PC to get actual up-to-date technology.
Also, WTF! why does the iPad only have 256 mb of Ram? And I like how some people are defending that by saying, well, people don't need more than that. Reminds me of how loony Bill Gates sounded with his nobody needs more than 640 k? of ram.
MacBook Pro next week, ok really next week, oh I mean next week, no not this week, I meant next week.
I swear sometimes that Apple leaks misinformation, either to build the excitement or just hold off people from switching to a PC to get actual up-to-date technology.
Also, WTF! why does the iPad only have 256 mb of Ram? And I like how some people are defending that by saying, well, people don't need more than that. Reminds me of how loony Bill Gates sounded with his nobody needs more than 640 k? of ram.
I hope these get updated soon. My school district's replacing all the teacher computers w/ laptops this summer and would like the latest & greatest for them. Here are some specs I'd like to see (some is pure hope & I don't see happening so don't flame me):
-i3, i5 and i7 procs standard
-4+ GB RAM standard
-320+ GB Hard drive standard across the board w/ 256+ GB SSD option
-Blu-Ray Burner (I know, not gonna happen)
-USB 3.0 (again, probably not)
-eSATA (again, not gonna happen)
-Both internal & external SATA bumped to 6.0 (again, not gonna happen)
-Better screen resolutions
These I want Apple to keep:
-SD card slot on MacBook & all MacBook Pro except 17" (keep the expresscard)
-Firewire 800 on at least MBPs
If/when Apple releases a 17" MBP w/ an i7, I might get it depending on specs.
-i3, i5 and i7 procs standard
-4+ GB RAM standard
-320+ GB Hard drive standard across the board w/ 256+ GB SSD option
-Blu-Ray Burner (I know, not gonna happen)
-USB 3.0 (again, probably not)
-eSATA (again, not gonna happen)
-Both internal & external SATA bumped to 6.0 (again, not gonna happen)
-Better screen resolutions
These I want Apple to keep:
-SD card slot on MacBook & all MacBook Pro except 17" (keep the expresscard)
-Firewire 800 on at least MBPs
If/when Apple releases a 17" MBP w/ an i7, I might get it depending on specs.
I've been waiting religiously for a MBP.
Someone mentioned earlier about the 3G. If Apple did that, they'd start killing off netbooks for sure. Cuz the internet experience is soo much better on MacBooks than on netbooks.
Also for those of you saying get rid of the super drive... aint gonna happen. While it's a great idea to nix it for a dedicated SSD drive just for the OS and applications, i dont think that'd happen. Apple is more likely to build that memory onto the logic board itself than kill an optical drive. Nice thing about that tho, would be if your OS ever screwed up (gasp) Least all of your data would be safe on the other drive. Snow Leopard would prolly install in the advertised 15 mins too haha.
So long as Apple puts the i5s in the 13" MBPs and bumps up RAM and HDD space i'm cool with that. Only other thing i'd like is if they'd put 3G. I'd happily shell out 30 bucks for internet anywhere.
Only different thing I see them doing is rounding out the corners like they did on the current white Macbooks and putting that rubber bottom on it for grip. That'd bring the MacBook family closer visually.
Someone mentioned earlier about the 3G. If Apple did that, they'd start killing off netbooks for sure. Cuz the internet experience is soo much better on MacBooks than on netbooks.
Also for those of you saying get rid of the super drive... aint gonna happen. While it's a great idea to nix it for a dedicated SSD drive just for the OS and applications, i dont think that'd happen. Apple is more likely to build that memory onto the logic board itself than kill an optical drive. Nice thing about that tho, would be if your OS ever screwed up (gasp) Least all of your data would be safe on the other drive. Snow Leopard would prolly install in the advertised 15 mins too haha.
So long as Apple puts the i5s in the 13" MBPs and bumps up RAM and HDD space i'm cool with that. Only other thing i'd like is if they'd put 3G. I'd happily shell out 30 bucks for internet anywhere.
Only different thing I see them doing is rounding out the corners like they did on the current white Macbooks and putting that rubber bottom on it for grip. That'd bring the MacBook family closer visually.
i still think that higher resolutions are more useful than smaller, you can have many windows up on the same screen without switching between desktops, i understand the text problems but i normally just crtl + scroll to increase size
Actually I don't want Apple to swap superdrive for SSD. I've been using Intel x-25m SSD as my main drive plus I've an external hdd for backup&media files. Honestly, I don't want a HDD in my MBP ever again. I think it'll be great if they put a bigger battery instead. This would easily give 10+ hours of battery life.
What is the problem with the Intel X-25M in your MBP? The SSD in my MBP transformed it into a speed demon that is silent and free from vibration.
Maybe I was not clear. I don't want an SSD+HDD solution. I'm actually really happy with my x-25m and that is why I want a SSD-only solution
Maybe I was not clear. I don't want an SSD+HDD solution. I'm actually really happy with my x-25m and that is why I want a SSD-only solution
You were clear, I read it too quickly
. I feel exactly the same way. Once you've had an SSD it's hard to go back. I plan on installing one as the OS/Apps drive on an upcoming Mac Pro.
Nice post.
I think you need $$$$ not just $$$ to get an MBP with those specs. I like your list of wants. I would be interested in such an MBP if they went super thin like the MBA when they saved space from removing optical drive. At the same time, every option your asking for seems fair except I doubt Apple will offer an Intel SSD, but you can add it on your own. Even the black unibody is an obvious update in the making just waiting to happen. We know Apple will use just that to set new MBPs apart at some point.
Well... I don't have a Mac laptop yet. What I want is the 17inch for screen resolution. I new about the update since November and I ( like everyone) was expecting an update earlier. Trust me using a 2001 G4 867 Mhz Power Mac with FCP 5
for editing and a Dell with Movie maker is crap. Understand I didn't want to but when the school only has 6 computers to edit on with a time limit of 2hrs per day well I was in a pickle.
Remember that the MBA is "super thin" (not so much anymore) because Apple removed the optical drive, and put in ULV processors as well.
We don't want to pay $2000+ for a laptop that has half the processing power of a $500 one simply because we want it to be thin.
The trade-offs we make now are acceptable.
Ouch! I can understand your pain!
You'll definitely love the 17" MBP, and yes the display is worth the extra cash, and NO it's not heavy unless you're comparing it to the 13" MBA or a netbook or iPad. It's really only about a pound heavier which makes it the no-brainer choice for many content creators.
I am by no means "In the Industry" I freelance for newspapers and companies in my area and it's a one man shop. But of all of the editors, photogs, graphic designers, etc. I know NONE of them have the 15" and their main reason for it is the 1440x1200 (or whatever) screen resolution.
I had a choice between a 15" and 17" when I first had the cash to buy my own laptop. . . I picked the 15" and regretted it after a few months. A year later, I traded up to the 17.
We don't want to pay $2000+ for a laptop that has half the processing power of a $500 one simply because we want it to be thin.
The trade-offs we make now are acceptable.
Well... I don't have a Mac laptop yet. What I want is the 17inch for screen resolution. I new about the update since November and I ( like everyone) was expecting an update earlier. Trust me using a 2001 G4 867 Mhz Power Mac with FCP 5
Ouch! I can understand your pain!
You'll definitely love the 17" MBP, and yes the display is worth the extra cash, and NO it's not heavy unless you're comparing it to the 13" MBA or a netbook or iPad. It's really only about a pound heavier which makes it the no-brainer choice for many content creators.
I am by no means "In the Industry" I freelance for newspapers and companies in my area and it's a one man shop. But of all of the editors, photogs, graphic designers, etc. I know NONE of them have the 15" and their main reason for it is the 1440x1200 (or whatever) screen resolution.
I had a choice between a 15" and 17" when I first had the cash to buy my own laptop. . . I picked the 15" and regretted it after a few months. A year later, I traded up to the 17.