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Ugly MBP???? Time for a redesign?
- Thread starter Wierd Al
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1. Apple employees are not allowed to visit forums related to Apple or it's products.
2. The MBP is thee sweetest looking notebook out there. Period.
2. The MBP is thee sweetest looking notebook out there. Period.
I agree, the MacBook Pro is far from being ugly. I find the styling very attractive and functional.
I don't like changes for the sake of changing something. What's wrong with MBP design? I can only think of adding magnetic latch mechanism and even that's because I would want to get rid of those few holes on the case
while not ugly, things could stand some improving. bring in things like a magnetic latch, user-replaceable hard drive, macbook-style keyboard.
i think he meant to say that apple employees aren't allowed to be members of these online communities, contributing, posting and the like. i'm sure they monitor and read, but they don't participate.
I really dont like the Mac Book keyboard, i think the keys are too hard to press, i like the soft pressing of my MacBook Pro
As for design, i think it could be improved, while it still is the coolest notebook out there... it is a 2 year old design (and even that was taken from a PowerBook)
i think if apple could make it even thinner... even less space around the screen... a multi-touch trackpad... and... totally made of glass!!
As for design, i think it could be improved, while it still is the coolest notebook out there... it is a 2 year old design (and even that was taken from a PowerBook)
i think if apple could make it even thinner... even less space around the screen... a multi-touch trackpad... and... totally made of glass!!
I agree that a move to a magnetic latch to get rid of the superfluous case holes would be good.
I think they could change the keyboard too: Imagine the new Bluetooth keyboard with a rechargeable battery, the section at the back that currently houses the batteries would sit into a groove between the screen hinges of the MBP, and the keyboard itself would fit neatly into a recess on the MBP case held in place by magnets.
This would allow the user to use the traditional notebook layout when 'on-the-move' and then when sat at a desk popout the BT keyboard and sit the MBP in one of those stands that brings the screen to a more comfortable height.
On the 15&17" models you could continue the perforated alu across the space under the where the keyboard sat to aid cooling and on the 12/13" model the same, but obviously the speakers wouldn't be located to the sides anyway.
Another option would be to add something extra under the keyboard, maybe a space to store the IR remote or spare change.
I think they could change the keyboard too: Imagine the new Bluetooth keyboard with a rechargeable battery, the section at the back that currently houses the batteries would sit into a groove between the screen hinges of the MBP, and the keyboard itself would fit neatly into a recess on the MBP case held in place by magnets.
This would allow the user to use the traditional notebook layout when 'on-the-move' and then when sat at a desk popout the BT keyboard and sit the MBP in one of those stands that brings the screen to a more comfortable height.
On the 15&17" models you could continue the perforated alu across the space under the where the keyboard sat to aid cooling and on the 12/13" model the same, but obviously the speakers wouldn't be located to the sides anyway.
Another option would be to add something extra under the keyboard, maybe a space to store the IR remote or spare change.
I agree with this. My son has a 3 year old PowerBook and a newer (Aug '07) MBP and when they're side by side, I can't tell the difference at a glance.
Totally new design? Maybe not... but I agree that it would do well with the MacBook's magnetic latch, let it keep the keyboard... larger trackpad, maybe let it have an expresscard stored, rechargeable bluetooth remote. I realize that Apple probably likes that six of its product lines can all use the same remote, but a little bit of differentiation would be nice.
Upgraded iSight would be another nice touch, it is getting a little outdated.
Upgraded iSight would be another nice touch, it is getting a little outdated.
That's MORE than well over due. Having the 'consumer' product have an HDD swop in less than 5 minutes, but the 'pro' product have it be, technically, something you have to go and have done is nuts. It wouldn't be so bad if they didn't charge more to upgrade to a 250g drive than a 250g drive costs brand new.
Doug
Agree with #2.
As to #1. They can visit forums, but for the most, they cannot use any information from unofficial sources.
For anyone who is saying something about the latch. Have you seen a Pc laptop lately? Many PCs still have non-retractable latches that can get caught on a loose piece of clothing!
COMPARABLE pc laptops (in terms of power and features) are almost always THICKER than MBP. No, you cannot compare a 1.2mhz mini laptop to a Core 2 Duo 2.4ghz MBP.
In addition, PC laptops usually have loud fans, useless lights, different keyboard layout even for laptops made by same manufacturer.
Also, it's official... MBP has BOTH power and looks.
https://www.macrumors.com/2007/12/04/get-a-mac-ads-misprint-boxer/
COMPARABLE pc laptops (in terms of power and features) are almost always THICKER than MBP. No, you cannot compare a 1.2mhz mini laptop to a Core 2 Duo 2.4ghz MBP.
In addition, PC laptops usually have loud fans, useless lights, different keyboard layout even for laptops made by same manufacturer.
Also, it's official... MBP has BOTH power and looks.
https://www.macrumors.com/2007/12/04/get-a-mac-ads-misprint-boxer/