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No Retina MacBook Air Introduction Planned for Apple's October 16 Media Event
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gpat said:
Rogifan, Broadwell is the new generation of CPUs that replaces Haswell just as Haswell replaced Ivy Bridge which replaced Sandy Bridge. Core M is the bottom rung of performance designation. Performance looks to be Core M, Celeron/Pentium, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, Xeon.
Given the step down in performance without a significant drop in cost/price, I don't see why Apple would replace a Core i5 with a Core M, and given that MacBook Airs were already minorly updated 6 months ago, it would make more sense for me if Apple waited 3 months to release MacBook Airs with i5 CPUs. Then 9 months after that Apple could potentially release Skylake MBAs with DDR4 memory.
Let's see...
One light device that can unfold from a 3" size into 5", 8", or 12" device.
No need for batteries or charging
Screens that look better than actual real life
A 17 in...um. no, a 24 inch MacBook Pro that folds up into my pocket like the Jetsons...yeah that's it.
Oh wait,
and a hoverboard
"Maybe" then I will be satisfied
I really like the possibility that the whole MacBook line up is made uniform with that Space Grey metallic/glassy/black bezel aesthetic with MBA-like super-thin profile.
But Apple usually leaves one model as an entry level for casual buyer.
A multi colored MacBook is not my thing, but hey...
No. His comment is complete BS, hence people call him out about this being the best lineup in 25 years. Next year it will be the best lineup in 26 years, last year it was 24 years.
Basically every year, Apple products get updates to the range.
I predict the best line up of Sony, LG etc this year also.... since last year
Just a case of people being underwhelmed.
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Bummer, was really hoping for a retina MBA. Next year!
I stopped reading after: [No Retina MacBook Air Introduction Planned for Apple's October 16 Media Event]
Thanks. Based on your explanation it's not surprising that we probably won't see retina Airs until next year.
I recently bought an eleven-inch MacBook Air. It was discounted from £749 to £649. That £100 reduction across the Air range was available in quite a few different retail outlets here in the UK. It would seem a reasonable assumption that the reason for such discounts was to reduce Apple stock prior to new models.
I actually want to replace my iPad with one of these. Still no internal cellular service support though.
Weight and size. Half pound is still a half pound. If they release a 12" Retina MBA it's going to be smaller that the 13" rMBP.
I wasn't aware Apple released sales figures model by model during their earnings calls. I am aware that Air sales have spiked due to the price drop, though I was unaware this made it the most popular Mac model.
Regardless, How does that change my feeling of little attention that Apple appears to be giving the MacBook Air? There is zero disputing (from me) that it is a beloved product, and many copies are sold year after year, however it also feels like it lacks the attention or features it deserves from Apple.
If you are reacting to my post assuming I dislike the MacBook Air, you can stop, as it is a product that I both like, and would like to see a substantial upgrade.
No, the original Air, the A1237 and A1304 were complete flops. I only ever saw one while those were still in production - despite being much easier to distinguish from the other Laptop models at the time.
The 2010 model is really what started the popularity of the MBA, but it was the 3rd gen model.
Think about it.
There must be something other than just refreshed iPads and iMacs.
Otherwise, they could have simply just updated it on their website.
Something just big enough to warrant a town hall unveiling.
My guess is the next iteration of AppleTV.
It's been far too long indeed.
There must be something other than just refreshed iPads and iMacs.
Otherwise, they could have simply just updated it on their website.
Something just big enough to warrant a town hall unveiling.
My guess is the next iteration of AppleTV.
It's been far too long indeed.
The same guys stated the iPhone 6+ to arrive later... I bet there is at least an new MacBook announcement next thursday.
I doubt there will be Atv announcement considering there has been no news of a new apple deal with Hollywood studios or major cable providers. There is no reason to update the hardware if the content will all remain the same. I believe we'll know well in advance of the next gen Atv because the movie and gaming industries don't keep secrets well.
Digitimes still thinks the Retina MacBook Air is coming tomorrow, says Apple logos going 3D http://9to5mac.com/2014/10/15/retina-macbook-air/