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Thinner 15-Inch MacBook Pro Coming with Retina Display and USB 3.0?
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Have you not seen the MacBook Air? It has Thunderbolt and Magsafe on opposite sides, and it works with the Thunderbolt Display.
One thing I like about ethernet is the Netboot feature. At the school district I work at, every summer, we have to reimage every computer (over 1,000). Since it doesn't work over Wi-Fi, we have to use ethernet. Really helps to have gigabit ethernet. Sure, I can do it with a USB-ethernet adaptor, but it would take quite a bit longer to do all those computers.
I was never a fan of the built in SD slot, just room for dust to gather in my case.
I can see how it will be great for you photographers out there though.
Its a tight fit for a 13 inch mba.. add 2 inches for a 15 inch and you may have to split the cable more then it allows.
Apple has tried to get rid of firewire before (in the 13 inch back in 2008, but they put it back) so it will be no surprise if they get rid of it this time around. Same for the ethernet port. For the people that do use these ports there will be thunderbolt adaptors available.
YES. very good call, we do the same in my school and it takes for ever! However they are all desktops... I would imagine they still keep the Ethernet in the iMacs?
The current USB-Ethernet dongle is 10/100. What happens if you actually need gigabit? I regularly transfer VM images from my laptop to my NAS and having to do this at 100Mb/s would a real bind, so if the rumour is true I hope Apple see sense and release a faster dongle.
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Actually, scrub that. Apple what happens for those users who don't want to carry a dongle, but just want to plug in an ethernet cable?
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Actually, scrub that. Apple what happens for those users who don't want to carry a dongle, but just want to plug in an ethernet cable?
I know this is just another rumor but it sounds viable. I'm not even sure if I qualify as a "professional" user - but certainly as one who needs professional features. If we assume this turns out to be correct then there will be yet another time where I've been thinking about going Apple - and won't do it.
I see the benefits in Macs and OS-X. Perfect? Nope. There are issues just like there are issues in my current PC/Microsoft world. I really WANT to like the Macs. They're beautiful and a lot of what Apple does really seems to make sense. Other things not so much.
If this materializes they are indeed continuing their path of being strictly a lifestyle product. I need computers for a) reliable Office work b) this and that c) high end photo editing d) music production for live instruments and midi
So I need connections (including firewire) and a reliable OS that for music production doesn't get in the way and can be slimmed down if necessary to address latency issues. And I need a high res screen. The potential for new screens got me interested in looking into Apples again, especially for a new laptop. I won't be sitting at Starbucks with it, lookin' pretty. And if that's the market Apple has in mind then I'm not locking myself in with them throwing myself at their mercy.
You could just use one side
that might limit you a bit though.
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By the sounds coming from most here this is going to fast for them? what with the Ethernet going etc.
Won't be the end of the world if we see Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet adaptors or USB 3 to Gigabit Ethernet. I am willing to live with that.
Sounds great can't wait
I really cannot understand all these people moaning about the changes and saying they will loose the 'professional market'. Wake up call this is just incorrect. What's the point in continuing to use outdated technology?
Speaking as a professional or a professional in the making it's important that we adapt and develop alongside technology, so get use to making changes! It's simply the way forward and Apple are the best at adopting this!
I really cannot understand all these people moaning about the changes and saying they will loose the 'professional market'. Wake up call this is just incorrect. What's the point in continuing to use outdated technology?
Speaking as a professional or a professional in the making it's important that we adapt and develop alongside technology, so get use to making changes! It's simply the way forward and Apple are the best at adopting this!
Got to go with Apple and their mystery goals.
Advancement always works, can't wait to see the new MBP
Advancement always works, can't wait to see the new MBP
Sounds great can't wait
I really cannot understand all these people moaning about the changes and saying they will loose the 'professional market'. Wake up call this is just incorrect. What's the point in continuing to use outdated technology?
Speaking as a professional or a professional in the making it's important that we adapt and develop alongside technology, so get use to making changes! It's simply the way forward and Apple are the best at adopting this!
Although I agree with you, Ethernet is market standard not an outdated tech.
However as long as they have an adapter it's good for me.
At least Apple does not try to sell us a 1366x768 15" laptop like many of its competitors. Whilst I like working on larger resolutions, I am not sure that it going beyond 1920 width on a 17" laptop monitor would make sense for readability. Then again, I guess the 15" could be bumped up to a 1920x1200 panel. That would be great. Much like you I am not sure about this whole retina display mania.
Again, not geared towards professionals. Pro cameras mostly use CF cards. A SD card slot is useless to me but I'm ok with having one. As long as I get a bunch of USB ports, Firewire (two would be nice) and ethernet is essential. I don't care if they make the thing thinner and prettier. In fact, I don't want it thinner - I'd want it less wide. NO the 15" for example there is still plenty of room to make it smaller left and right. And while we're at it how about a better keyboard and the return of real mouse button(s)?
USB 3 to Gb Ethernet is good enough for me.
If you need the ethernet cable plugged it, might as well connect a USB adapter. Doesn't make that much difference.
For the rest of the time having a thinner, sleeker 15 MBP with Retina Display FTW!!
If you need the ethernet cable plugged it, might as well connect a USB adapter. Doesn't make that much difference.
For the rest of the time having a thinner, sleeker 15 MBP with Retina Display FTW!!