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Thinner MacBook Pro Models in 13-Inch and 15-Inch Sizes Coming in April?
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I'm actually more excited for a new MBP than a new ipad (although I plan to get both) -- I've been on my same desktop since 2004 so I'm really itching to upgrade and to make the leap from windows to mac.
Really hoping apple doesn't shrink the size for the sake of portability and make compromises on needed features such as bigger battery and more HD space. I'm starting to think I can live without an optical drive as I hardly use mine anymore.
Really hoping apple doesn't shrink the size for the sake of portability and make compromises on needed features such as bigger battery and more HD space. I'm starting to think I can live without an optical drive as I hardly use mine anymore.
No, 1 because your machine is not even a year old. And 2, you don't know if this machine will be released in April or what it will even look like.
So, what if they did 11, 14 and 17" to reduce the number of SKU's and also comport with Chinese preferences? The current 15" which is popular here might be fine at 14 inch with 4x resolution.
I would be willing to switch from 15" to 14" if it were nearly quad resolution, solid state standard and have some means of running older software such as Windblows and G4 stuff under Rosetta+.
Rocketman
I would be willing to switch from 15" to 14" if it were nearly quad resolution, solid state standard and have some means of running older software such as Windblows and G4 stuff under Rosetta+.
Rocketman
Depends on what you are using your computer for and how much of a haircut you are wiling to take on your current lappy. If you are happy with your current computer and it does the job for you, its my opinion to just stick with what you have.
If you use your computer for graphics or any hardcore computing and you find the possibility of a retina display and added horse power on your MBP intriguing, then I am sure there is someone out there willing to purchase your current model.
I got my tax refund money, so if I don't see a USB 3.0 and Ivy Bridge refresh...I'M NOT BUYING.
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I sold my mid 2010 for $ 1300 on craigslist Wish you luck, I have to run that add for a month...
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I sold my mid 2010 for $ 1300 on craigslist
Wish you luck, I have to run that add for a month... 
Calling any computer a "Pro" is really nonsense.
One person can do everything their job asks them to do with an MBA with 64 GB of hard drive space. That's a professional using a computer for professional purposes. Another person puts two 1TB drives into an MacBook Pro to store their complete video collection. That's a hobbyist with a completely unprofessional use of the computer. I can use the quad core processor in the MBP 24/7 to analyse data looking for aliens, that's about as amateurish as it comes. My private Mac at home holds about 20 times more data than the Mac at work.
This seems like a prime example of a "strategic investment" that Apple might make to ensure that it has lock-down control of its integrated supply chain.
For Apple: "We have the chips, so we own the poker table."
For Intel: "Look at that pretty lady holding all our chips."
(Nothing sexist intended about that. That's just poker, folks.)
A quad core in an MBA style design - I'm curious how Apple will handle the heat issue.
Maybe a high performance setting that will add an additional cooling unit?
Or liquid cooling (I don't think that will happen - too risky).
Maybe a high performance setting that will add an additional cooling unit?
Or liquid cooling (I don't think that will happen - too risky).
Yeah, for the next 2-3 years, before windows machines stop having optical drives.
Then he'll come back to Apple after having wasted 2-3 years of his life dealing with windows crap!
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In such a case I would rip them first. But just about every movie I buy on bluray comes with a digital copy, so I don't see it as a massive problem.
If they are going to remove the DVD drive, they better use some of that space for putting a hd in (so you can have ssd and hd) and increasing battery life. Because I won't be happy if they just make the thing smaller.
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In such a case I would rip them first. But just about every movie I buy on bluray comes with a digital copy, so I don't see it as a massive problem.
If they are going to remove the DVD drive, they better use some of that space for putting a hd in (so you can have ssd and hd) and increasing battery life. Because I won't be happy if they just make the thing smaller.
I just want apple to stop using massively binned parts. The 256mb vram gpu upgrade on the mini is embarassing. (75% of vram failed tests) Every other manufacturer has that part with 1gb. Even my friends old dell zino has a hd 4330 that has a 1gb of ram. The lack of ram on the minis gpu really kills its performance especially at higher resolutions. Same goes for the macbook pro with the 6750M 512mb. This is an 1800 dollar machine. Buying up amd's cards that have failed ram and using them is unacceptable. Even budget machines don't do this.
Yea I agree. It's still too soon to kill off the media. Downloading content is still not up to par, and I am one of those people that rather have a physical copy than a digital. I just ordered their Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro textbooks and they even come with DVDs of lessons. It's stupid to get rid of the current media, especially when CDs still sound better, people still use their DVD drive to watch movies/burn files, and no other laptop that is aimed toward the "Pro" market has gotten rid of theres. Maybe when faster internet becomes more affordable and more companies went toward digital downloads this would be plausible, but right now it's just too early. I still say to all those people that say "get an external DVD burner" - you're part of the problem. Even if Apple gets rid of the SuperDrive, you will still be paying current prices for the Macbook. I can see if they at least dropped the price by $100 it would make more sense to just take that extra $100 and put it towards and external burner, but asking me to pay the same price for less features? It just angers me...
BTW - I have download speeds of 42Mbs and Protools still took an hour to download off of their site. Normal people don't have 42Mbps download speed. I imagine it would take hours to download and install, instead of 30 minutes from the disc. It's just more convenient.
Really? So you ordered the discs and within 30 minutes they arrived to your door and you completed the install? More likely your installation took a few days from the time you pulled the "buy" trigger. Unless you drove to a store, which people rarely do for Pro titles. In this case you still spent hours doing that too, but in traffic and burning gas.
Apple leads, others adapt and follow. You can't lead by waiting until everyone else is prepared and ready, or until others are already doing it!
Standing by....... my black MacBook will no longer support updates..
I would like a black charcole like aluminum one
my black MacBook will no longer support updates..I would like a black charcole like aluminum one
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I can totally relate as I have the same computer. It's really showing its age. It will be nice to get a faster machine.
I can totally relate as I have the same computer. It's really showing its age. It will be nice to get a faster machine.
I own the first uni-body MBP from Oct 2008. I am ready for a refresh! IVY BRIDGE! PLEASE! I would also love USB 3.0 but it's not a deal breaker. Ditch the optical drive for all I care, I have used mine to burn all of about 3 CD's (which I can do on my desktop for all I care). What is REALLY important for me is the SSD. I could do a 256/512 GB SSD OR a 64/128 for OSX/Applications with a 500GB HDD back for music/photos. That would be AWESOME!
Oh yea, and throw in a 15" retina display like the "rumored" iPad 3 and my pants will be wet.
Oh yea, and throw in a 15" retina display like the "rumored" iPad 3 and my pants will be wet.
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I can totally relate as I have the same computer. It's really showing its age. It will be nice to get a faster machine.
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I would like a black charcole like aluminum one
I can totally relate as I have the same computer. It's really showing its age. It will be nice to get a faster machine.
please take my money!!!!!!!!!!
This will be my very first mac EVER so I hope that they'll come with Ivy Bridge!!
This will be my very first mac EVER so I hope that they'll come with Ivy Bridge!!
I figure iDevices shipping with USB3 cables is more likely than TB cables though, and the speed hike 2 - 3 is significant.
New Mac laptops are always going to be interesting, but I do hope they stick in there with a dedicated GPU machine in that space! Especially if they are going retina.