Yawn. If it's true that this thing loses its USB ports for the one uber port whatever-theyre-calling-it, I'm just not interested. Now a retina screen in the current form factor and ports and I'd probably get it.
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Rumor Suggests 12-Inch Retina MacBook Air Could Launch During March 9 Apple Watch Event
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Would rather have a 13in without a bezel rather than a 12 with bezel, just saying. But I'd also rather have a 14in with less bezel so it's more like the size of the 13
Maybe people got the fanless machine wrong.
I have this idea in my mind that this machine will be a very low cost machine. Well low cost for Apple. I can see it coming in at less that $700. Maybe far less. This would mean that the conventional Airs would maintain their current slotting in the lineup (updated of course).
In a nut shell I suspect this will be a big laptop event. The entire Air line up will be new hardware.
I have this idea in my mind that this machine will be a very low cost machine. Well low cost for Apple. I can see it coming in at less that $700. Maybe far less. This would mean that the conventional Airs would maintain their current slotting in the lineup (updated of course).
In a nut shell I suspect this will be a big laptop event. The entire Air line up will be new hardware.
If they are going to release a 12" rMBA that is too underpowered for most tasks except some light browsing, email, word processing etc., and have eliminated most ports except for a headphone jack and a USB port performing dual duties (charging and connecting peripherals), then I don't see how the new computer will be any different than an iPad air + bluetooth external keyboard. At least with the iPad, I can leave the keyboard at home when traveling and still have a fully functioning device.
I hope we see a machine that is more than that.
I hope we see a machine that is more than that.
Yes! ....
But I expected nothing less at the event neither... oh well... i'll just say i predicted "something else", then we will all be happy.
I'm all for the fan-less Mac, but what the hell do u guys do with your macbook air's that would make you hear noise, enough to irritate you constantly?
(I'm not going to buy one... just want to see the reaction of others buying one
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But I expected nothing less at the event neither... oh well... i'll just say i predicted "something else", then we will all be happy.
I'm all for the fan-less Mac, but what the hell do u guys do with your macbook air's that would make you hear noise, enough to irritate you constantly?
(I'm not going to buy one... just want to see the reaction of others buying one
)
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No. Remember when people thought the iPhone 5C was going to finally be a cheap iPhone? This 12" rMBA isn't going to be cheap. Cheaper than the Pro, yes, but no way does its starting price come in at less than $999.
I think you are close. I think Apple will drop both the 11'' and the 13'' MBA (or just not update them), make the 12'' rMBA fanless with the Core M processor. However I also believe that the 13'' rMBP will use a lower voltage processor, while the 15'' will keep the full voltage processor and Iris graphics.
The reason for Apple moving the 13'' rMBP is because the lower voltage CPU is good enough for most users and if they don't do this they will face a lot of competition from Windows ultrabooks (I can't think of any 13'' ultrabook with Iris graphics). The gains in battery life will be a trade off that most people who are going for the 13'' rMBP are willing to make.
Price is going to be along the lines of:
12'' rMBA $999 (Core M/128GB/8GB)
13'' rMBP $1199 (Core i5/256GB/8GB)
15'' rmBP $1799 (Core i7/256GB/16GB)
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Not a chance in the world that will happen. The battery life of the Retina Macbook Air will be less or equal to the current MB Air.
Yes! ....
But I expected nothing less at the event neither... oh well... i'll just say i predicted "something else", then we will all be happy.
I'm all for the fan-less Mac, but what the hell do u guys do with your macbook air's that would make you hear noise, enough to irritate you constantly?
(I'm not going to buy one... just want to see the reaction of others buying one
i have a much more power 15 inch rMBP. all I have to do is open a lot of firefox tabs (which is normal) and then watch netflix on the side.
is it something that I can't live with? no
does it bug me? HELL YES
Simple answer, the performance before Was never needed for this user, as well as many other users
Hmmm....the 11" has always had parity with the 13" on every BTO option, processor, RAM limit, and SSD size. So I don't know where you're coming from to be honest...
MacPad Air ?
What I'd really like is a hybrid Macbook / iPad Air with a detachable keyboard and switchable iOS / OS X .
Although, that would deserve it's own event.
I think we'll see mainly an Apple Watch centric event with a refresh of the MBA line towards the end of the preso. rMBA possible with updated chipset.
What I'd really like is a hybrid Macbook / iPad Air with a detachable keyboard and switchable iOS / OS X .
Although, that would deserve it's own event.
I think we'll see mainly an Apple Watch centric event with a refresh of the MBA line towards the end of the preso. rMBA possible with updated chipset.
Yea this is 12 inch with a very small bezel. Would rather this over a 11 inch with bezal or a 13 inch with bezel
I the last 20 years or so I have switched from 15 / 14 / 13 Apple and non apple laptops. Maybe someday, if I have a need and spare $$ then will get 11 and a 15. It is so nice to have a bigger screen for older eyes.12" seems to be a perfect size and really makes the 11" and 13" expendable and no longer needed. I don't even need a laptop but damn..... Looks really nice.
Merging the size will be nice for apple, less inventory to manage. I hope they reduce the price by another $200, so more people can jump the ship and have a safe computing environment. Talking about safe, has anyone seen the following?
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/03/02/us-lenovo-cybersecurity-probe-idUSKBN0LY2AU20150302
Not interested in the watch but may watch if a new Touch is announced
What's a Touch?
so if the 13" is being dropped to a 15W processor will the form factor be slimmed out then?
Yea, that's also what I'm thinking. They need to craft the narrative around the Watch - why it exists, what role it plays, why you need this in your life. September's event was just a random list of features and slick videos.
I'd expect next Monday's keynote to cover Photos and Apple Watch: recap, why it exists, new features, third party apps, retail experience, price points, release date, pre-order details. And probably a victory lap for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, and the new photography ad campaign.
watch price announcement event*
That's ............. lovely, but I'm only interested in their stock to go up higher, so this BETTER be good. Cannot wait for June as well, maybe we'll see $150.... 155..............