I know where this is heading. Apple will drop their desktop models and release an Air/Pro hybrid. Their line-up will be iPad, iPhone, iPod(s), Air/Pro hybrid and that's it. Amirite?
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U.S. Mac Demand Soft in January as Customers Wait for Updated Models
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I'm waiting for the hybrid MacBook Pro/Air, i.e. 13" MBP without the CD drive but with a quad-core processor.
If they did that it's more likely they would also merge all the desktop models into one product - probably the iMac with a basic iMac and iMac Pro models. They won't drop the desktop altogether IMHO.
Multi-Touch displays.
Being that OS X is getting more iOS like, I think what a lot of people are expecting to see soon are Laptops with Multi-Touch displays. I like the idea and the design of the Lenovo Yoga, however I would expect Apple can find a way to make a really good Notebook/Tablet Hybrid.
The iPAD is good for personal use... However I like to write software and I need something a little more less restrictive for me to work with.
Being that OS X is getting more iOS like, I think what a lot of people are expecting to see soon are Laptops with Multi-Touch displays. I like the idea and the design of the Lenovo Yoga, however I would expect Apple can find a way to make a really good Notebook/Tablet Hybrid.
The iPAD is good for personal use... However I like to write software and I need something a little more less restrictive for me to work with.
iMac 27"
I too am waiting for the iMac refresh. The minute that thing drops I'll be ordering a 27" with SSD for my main recording rig. My Core2Duo is getting long in the tooth for all the Logic work I do.
Someone else mentioned he checks the Buyer's Guide daily, hehe...me too!
Let's go Apple!!
I too am waiting for the iMac refresh. The minute that thing drops I'll be ordering a 27" with SSD for my main recording rig. My Core2Duo is getting long in the tooth for all the Logic work I do.
Someone else mentioned he checks the Buyer's Guide daily, hehe...me too!
Let's go Apple!!
Unless you are working with a six-year-old PowerBook!
That's been replaced now with a new 2011 MBP for about $500 below the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Whenever the Mac Pro is updated, it will not matter to me because 1) I cannot afford that much money and 2) my 2008 Mac Pro is running just fine.
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For many people, a desktop machine with the display and computer in one package is ideal.
But, not everyone wants the display and the computer in one package that cannot be updated with new hardware (RAM, video card, disk drives, etc.) easily.
It will be interesting to see if Apple adopts USB 3.0 since it will be integrated into Ivy Bridge chips. I do not think it would be a big issue since USB 2.0 is old, and they are still supporting FW800 and now TB
What does it look like?
I did see minority report but need help visualizing what you mean.
OTOH I do remember the "live" newspaper on the metro.
I did see minority report but need help visualizing what you mean.
OTOH I do remember the "live" newspaper on the metro.
A single line of "laptops" with the same unibody design:
11/13/15/17
Call 'em whatever you want...
11/13/15/17
Call 'em whatever you want...
The age of the Mac Pro is more than embarrassing at this point... I'm very glad I didn't wait around and went for a fully-loaded 27-inch iMac.
You're right, it is embarrassing, so they should let us build our own.
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I'd agree with you if you were strictly talking about the average joe consumer. Some of us like to use multiple monitors and to quickly add multiple drives without an attached raid device. Having 2 27" monitors next to each other provides for a rather nice experience.
I think you can upgrade those components on the current iMac.
But I take your point which is why I suspect we may end up with 2 desktop models: the iMac and a Mac Mini/Pro hybrid.
Define "much better."
Exactly. Glad to see something has people talking about Macs again. There must be a lull in iPhone, iPad, and lawsuit news.
I have a 13" MBP (late 2011). Sorry for killing the theory that no one buys them. I do LOTS of video editing with Final Cut Pro. I play several video games from CoD 4: Modern Warfare and Batman: Arkham Asylum to RAGE and they work flawlessly. I use the ODD quite a bit; not ever day, but a few times a week to burn DVD backups, music CD's and DVD ripping.
There is already the portable MacBook Air, and those that want SSD and don't use the ODD will buy that. No need to turn the MBP into an Air. There's the desktop iMac and Mac Pro and those that are professionals and need a lot of disk space can get those. But I'm perfectly content with my 13" MBP and if Apple takes the "Pro" out of it... well, this will be my last Mac.
There is already the portable MacBook Air, and those that want SSD and don't use the ODD will buy that. No need to turn the MBP into an Air. There's the desktop iMac and Mac Pro and those that are professionals and need a lot of disk space can get those. But I'm perfectly content with my 13" MBP and if Apple takes the "Pro" out of it... well, this will be my last Mac.
And never mind the average JOE already bought new macs and phones in the last two years.
Most people don't ROLL their computers yearly.
Most people don't ROLL their computers yearly.
Other than the ODD bit, wouldn't an Air with a faster chip be just as capable for all the things you do if not better due to the higher resolution? I can see the argument for the ones with a dedicated GPU but the 13" MBP doesn't have that option as far as I know and use the same built-in GPU as the Air does. I suppose the SSD capacity would be the only limitation then.
I think I'll skip on this update for two reasons..I want to see where Apple takes 10.8. While Ivy Bridge is sexy it's not enough sexier than Sandy Bridge to make it worth the hassle to sell and re-buy.
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Color Gamut, while the MBA has more resolution the color gamut suffers
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Color Gamut, while the MBA has more resolution the color gamut suffers
That's almost as vague as the first claim. Is there something specific that you have in mind?