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References to 2016 12-Inch MacBook Spotted in OS X System Image Utility [Updated]

entropys said:
The problem with your proposal is a MacBook costs a lot of money. A lot, especially compared with an MBA. Not having something like the MBA (reasonable connectivity, performance and price while still very light) would destroy apple's education market.

Regarding a skylake MacBook, it should have been released months ago. Of course it's a silent update because at this point it's embarrassing. Wall Street is right. Apple is an iPhone company.
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I can see them continuing to churn out a modestly updated MBA with a poor screen solely for the education market.

If you look at the iMac and Mini, it seems like Apple has no problem putting out a very poorly spec'd product at the bottom of the price point to get people 'in the door'

Though in fairness, if it's mostly for educational needs - does it need the latest/greatest hardware?

The daughter graduates from HS this year. Perfect world I'd love to get her a retina screen MBA or a multi-port MB. I fully expect to get neither and have to decide what side of the compromise fence I'll land on.
 
I can't reproduce it..?
(OS X 10.11.4, Server 5.1)

EDIT: Maybe I have to re-download OS X 10.11.4 Installer, and try again based on the new installer.
EDIT 2: Yes.. that was it.

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I want a 2nd-gen MacBook. Add new CPUs, maybe TB-3, and they sound perfect for most people! (If you can tolerate the new keys—I can get used to them myself.)

But just in case the Pros are getting thin and light enough for me, I intend to wait and see, even if that means waiting for WWDC.
 
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These threads always frustrate me. Bottom line is always if you need a new computer buy one. If you don't then wait for the next great thing.

I faced that decision in January. My wife always gets my hand me down. Her 2009 MacBook Pro bit the dust. In my opinion too old to have repaired. So I bought a new MacBook Pro and am very happy.

I know this website's recommendation in January was not to buy. However I needed one so I bought it. It works much better than not having a computer at all.

Again if you need a computer buy it if you don't then don't buy one. Very simple decision.
 
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techedude said:
BestBuy is already having a sale of $300 off on both 12in models. The gold one is the only one in stock for the base model. Looks like they are clearing inventory. I should return the one I purchased 2 weeks ago and wait for the refresh.
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My father and I bought the $1,599 models for $1,299 last night LOL! I'm going to keep an eye out to see if there are any hints dropped about spec and pricing of the 2016 model before our 14 days are up. If it makes sense to return and purchase the newer models, we will.
 
philipk said:
These threads always frustrate me. Bottom line is always if you need a new computer buy one. If you don't then wait for the next great thing.

I faced that decision in January. My wife always gets my hand me down. Her 2009 MacBook Pro bit the dust. In my opinion too old to have repaired. So I bought a new MacBook Pro and am very happy.

I know this website's recommendation in January was not to buy. However I needed one so I bought it. It works much better than not having a computer at all.

Again if you need a computer buy it if you don't then don't buy one. Very simple decision.
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The wife never gets the new stuff??
 
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References to the new / yet to be released MacBook9,1 / Mac-9AE82516C7C6B903 can also be found in OS X 10.11.4

Edit: The following processors will be used ;)

Intel® Core™ m3-6Y30 Processor (4M Cache, up to 2.20 GHz)
http://ark.intel.com/nl/products/88198/Intel-Core-m3-6Y30-Processor-4M-Cache-up-to-2_20-GHz

Intel® Core™ m5-6Y54 Processor (4M Cache, up to 2.70 GHz)
http://ark.intel.com/nl/products/88202/Intel-Core-m5-6Y54--Processor-4M-Cache-up-to-2_70-GHz

Intel® Core™ m7-6Y75 Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.10 GHz)
http://ark.intel.com/nl/products/88199/Intel-Core-m7-6Y75-Processor-4M-Cache-up-to-3_10-GHz
 
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I wish there was a rMBA 2015 model or the MB 2015 didn't have USB Type C. I would've gone with those over a MBP 2015. Btw, what's the lifecycle for a MB? 3-5 years?
 
RulinSmoove said:
My father and I bought the $1,599 models for $1,299 last night LOL! I'm going to keep an eye out to see if there are any hints dropped about spec and pricing of the 2016 model before our 14 days are up. If it makes sense to return and purchase the newer models, we will.
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Same here, I'll keep my eyes open -- but with openbox discounting and 10% off coupon that expires 3/31, my $1599 model ended up at $1065 before tax. Whatever new version shows up will have to be very impressively better (and/or lower in price) to justify returning and buying the new version. Only a few days in and for my uses for it the 2015 model is more than adequate. I understand that for others it may not be.
 
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jsavvy said:
I hope apple doesn't make everything fanless. I'd rather hear the occasional fan noise than lose processing power.
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It's not just about noise, but about heat and power draw, as well as mechanical complexity. The fans are among the last moving parts left in modern Apple laptops, adding thickness, fragility, repair overhead, etc.
 
mantan said:
The wife never gets the new stuff??
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It makes sense for us. I'm more of a power user and I'm harder on my equipment. She uses the MacBook Pro for wordprocessing and Safari for logging into her school's grade book. She uses her iPhone and iPad for almost everything else. Those were new. Thus she can get my three-year-old computer and make it last for a total of six years.

PS I need to update my signature line.
 
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scott911 said:
I think after the population's reaction to yesterday's lack-luster performance, Apple's under even more pressure to release meaningful products soon. Look at the notebook buyer's guide - nearly everyone is do-not-buy...
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Unfortunately what is meaningful to Apple (slick, thin, perfect for tweeting, messaging, secure notes, email, the occasional spreadsheet, and redit-ing) is not so meaningful to me (power, ports, and speed). Having never bought any laptop that was not the top of the Apple MBP line, I am not seeing an Apple solution for me.
 
deeddawg said:
Same here, I'll keep my eyes open -- but with openbox discounting and 10% off coupon that expires 3/31, my $1599 model ended up at $1065 before tax. Whatever new version shows up will have to be very impressively better (and/or lower in price) to justify returning and buying the new version. Only a few days in and for my uses for it the 2015 model is more than adequate. I understand that for others it may not be.
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Exactly. Those that are passing up 300-500 dollars off just to have the newest model must have money to burn. Chances are you won't be able to notice any difference in performance.
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UltimaKilo said:
It's unfortunate the MacBook won't be a viable product until at least Cannonlake or its 2018 successor.
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It already is a viable product for many people. It may not be viable for you but it probably wasn't designed for you to begin with.
 
navaira said:
If they release a new $999 Macbook with improved keyboard, retina, additional USB slot and 12 hour battery life I will be VERY upset.
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If there is an early 2016 update, it will be a quiet processor upgrade at the end of March or April.

The big update will be after September when the rMB will replace the 3.5mm headphone jack with a Lightning port to be compatible with the Lightning headphones they're gonna give customers in the box with the iPhone 7. It won't be a second USB port, but it can be with a Lightning to USB adapter.
 
capathy21 said:
Exactly. Those that are passing up 300-500 dollars off just to have the newest model must have money to burn. Chances are you won't be able to notice any difference in performance.
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40% improvement in graphics means no stuttering in Mission Control. This also helps in future proofing your laptop and get out of upgrade cycles for years.

I'm still using a 2007 Macbook and am very happy with it but some compatibility problems are creeping up on Snow Leopard. I could have bought the new Macbook a year ago, but I looked at Skylake's timeline and estimated it would be available in November - it was but Apple failed to update to Skylake.

I realize that I will be paying perhaps a couple hundred more dollars for this refresh, but if I get an additional three years use out of it, that more than pays for the cost difference from the closeouts this week. That is a lower total cost of ownership.
 
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