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Next MacBook Air Update to Focus on Retina Displays Too?
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The MBA 11 is already so close to "retina" quality at normal viewing distances that my guess is that more customers would prefer a longer battery life or possibly even a slightly lighter weight, over a just barely perceivable better display.
It will be a total let down for me if there aren't magical retina hamsters (thanks Cheerwino).
I thought that the battery would be made out of unicorn horn?
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No, they aren't unfortunately. 1920 x 1080 is not "retina". The hamsters disapprove this post.
Don't forget... "Retina" is PPI and distance.
It's not just the number of pixels.
I'll let Steve explain:
Meh I like seeing GPU/CPU updates rather than retina everything.
Whats the next retina rumor the ipod nano?
Whats the next retina rumor the ipod nano?
For a game you would use AFR. You wouldn't use that on the desktop though.
I don't know exactly how the iPad does what it does, but I'm pretty sure the iPad isn't just raw rendering 2048x1536.
nah, unicorns
um, it's called a dongle. businesses also have wifi.
why not 6 if it's non-standard Ram anyway? two pairs of 3GB would be fine.
Ahh, of course. I forgot the viewing distances involved when watching a TV. However, you don't sit that far away from a monitor.
If it's already so close, why not give it a little extra push and only worry about battery and performance here on out?
I'm days away from finally buying that 13" 256gb MBA I've had my eye on for quite a while. Been holding out to see if the refresh is worth a longer wait. Retina doesn't sell me alone. If we see 8gb RAM and 512gb SSD, then I'll wait. But I'm betting the 4gbRAM/256SSD is more than enough machine for my needs.
$677 iPad 3 + 4g or $999 2012 MacBook air w/ retina display, ivy bridge , and 64 gb SSD. Sorry iPad but it's back to best buy you go
I was thinking this too but just realized that the Macbook Air still needs to support retina for when you hook it up to larger displays. A Macbook Air connected to a retina Cinema Display would be fabulous.
I know I'll get down voted for this, but oh well.
I don't see why Apple can't consolidate the MBA & MBP lines into one single MacBook line. Have 11", 13" & 15". Drop the 17". MBA form factor. USB3. Retina display. No ODD, no Firewire, no ethernet. SSD stick drive.
As for iMac, drop ODD. Maybe drop ethernet & Firewire. Gain retina display.
Drop Mac Pro entirely. Port Xcode to the iPad.
I'm not saying I like this way of business, but I find it goes w/ Apple business philosophy. Very simple product lines geared more towards consumers. I have a 17" MBP at home that I enjoy, but from a business perspective, Apple should focus on what gets it the most profits.
I don't see why Apple can't consolidate the MBA & MBP lines into one single MacBook line. Have 11", 13" & 15". Drop the 17". MBA form factor. USB3. Retina display. No ODD, no Firewire, no ethernet. SSD stick drive.
As for iMac, drop ODD. Maybe drop ethernet & Firewire. Gain retina display.
Drop Mac Pro entirely. Port Xcode to the iPad.
I'm not saying I like this way of business, but I find it goes w/ Apple business philosophy. Very simple product lines geared more towards consumers. I have a 17" MBP at home that I enjoy, but from a business perspective, Apple should focus on what gets it the most profits.
I used to think this would be a solid idea, but as a former MBP user turning into an MBA user, I have to say the markets are different enough to warrant 2 lines. The MBP users want and are willing to pay for extra functionality and a certain robustness in the design, while MBA users are focused almost strictly on form factor, longer battery life, and lighter usage capabilities.
To merge the 2 lines would be upset both camps more than necessary.