What to expect for the next MacBook Pro

[beppo]

This is what I am expecting for the next macbokk pro revision. the design hasn't changed that much in a really long time so it will probably have a sightly altered case.
New MacBook Pro:
13.8", 15.7", & 17.6"
All models: chicklet illuminated keyboard, *iSight camera (more megapixels), magneticlatch, all current ports w\ FireWire 800, magsafe, multitouch, MacBook air sized trackpad, airport extreme, Bluetooth 2.0, express slot. anodized in black or reg. Aluminum. 20x superdrive

13.8" model:
1440 x 900 LED screen
2 USB ports
2.5Ghz up to 2.7GHz
2.5 GB of RAM up to 5GB
250GB HD up to 320GB HD or, 120GB SSD
.95" thick

15.7" model
1680 x 1050 LED screen
3 USB ports
2.7GHz up to 2.9GHz
3GB of RAM up to 6GB of RAM
250GB HD up to 380GB HD, or 160GB SSD
.95" thick

17.6" model
2048 x 1600 LED screen
3 USB ports
2.9GHz up to 3.1GHz
4GB of RAM up to 8GB of RAM
320GB HD up to 500GB HD, or 250GB SSD
.90" thick

 

[aforty]

Don't get yourself all gassed up this early. I don't think we'll get actual screen increases and those max RAM numbers are ridiculous. Why would the same chipset in what is essentially the same motherboard accept less upgraded RAM from the other models? All max 8GB (I think that's part of Montevina chipset, someone correct me), absolutely no screen increases and still 2GB RAM by default.

Agh, why did I just participate in this thread?

 

[rezonat0r]

Yeah, you're going to be disappointed

 

[blurb23]

I really won't think Apple would go for those non-standard sizes.

There's no reason for them to, other than just to "be different."

It'll cause a huge hassle with trying to fit the new sizes into current bags and such.

 

[Ryuukumori]

I'm thinking the next revision, assuming the Montevina chipsets are introduced:

Base Model:
15" Screen
2.6 GHZ Intel Core 2 Duo
2 GB RAM Standard (BTO 4 GB and 8 GB)
320 GB HD 5400 RPM (BTO 500 GB 5400 RPM, 320 GB 7200 RPM, or 128 GB SSD)
NVidia GeForce 8600 GT 512 MB VRAM (Yeah the 8800 would be too big and cause too much heat for now)

Secondary Model:
15" Screen
2.6 GHZ Intel Core 2 Duo
2 GB RAM Standard (BTO 4 GB and 8 GB)
500 GB HD 5400 RPM (BTO 320 GB 7200 RPM or 128 GB SSD)
NVidia GeForce 8600 GT 1GB VRAM

High End Model:
17" Screen
2.8 GHZ Intel Core 2 Duo
2 GB RAM Standard (BTO 4 GB and 8 GB)
500 GB HD 5400 RPM (BTO 320 GB 7200 RPM or 128 GB SSD)
NVidia GeForce 8600 GT 1GB VRAM

Case redesign with MBA chicklet keyboard, same thickness likely, and same ports. Trackpad might increase in size. That sounds feasible, right?

*Remember, Apple is slow and steady on improvements and upgrades...

 

[coreguy]

I'm thinking the next revision, assuming the Montevina chipsets are introduced:

Base Model:
15" Screen
2.6 GHZ Intel Core 2 Duo
2 GB RAM Standard (BTO 4 GB and 8 GB)
320 GB HD 5400 RPM (BTO 500 GB 5400 RPM, 320 GB 7200 RPM, or 128 GB SSD)
NVidia GeForce 8600 GT 512 MB VRAM (Yeah the 8800 would be too big and cause too much heat for now)

Secondary Model:
15" Screen
2.6 GHZ Intel Core 2 Duo
2 GB RAM Standard (BTO 4 GB and 8 GB)
500 GB HD 5400 RPM (BTO 320 GB 7200 RPM or 128 GB SSD)
NVidia GeForce 8600 GT 1GB VRAM

High End Model:
17" Screen
2.8 GHZ Intel Core 2 Duo
2 GB RAM Standard (BTO 4 GB and 8 GB)
500 GB HD 5400 RPM (BTO 320 GB 7200 RPM or 128 GB SSD)
NVidia GeForce 8600 GT 1GB VRAM

Case redesign with MBA chicklet keyboard, same thickness likely, and same ports. Trackpad might increase in size. That sounds feasible, right?

*Remember, Apple is slow and steady on improvements and upgrades...

1G Vram?!
Are u kidding...
even 512m is somewhat a waste... let alone 1G

back to the point
SSD, brand new video card, DDR3 are in my fancy book

 

[aforty]

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NVidia GeForce 8600 GT 1GB VRAM


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*Remember, Apple is slow and steady on improvements and upgrades...

No way. Slow and steady as you mentioned and they just introduced 512MB.

 

[Czechmac]

1G Vram?!
Are u kidding...
even 512m is somewhat a waste... let alone 1G

back to the point
SSD, brand new video card, DDR3 are in my fancy book

I must agree,

New graphics card, maybe mobile radeon 3xxx, maybe nvidia 9xxxm series (not much announced there however).

DDR 3 for sure for MBPs, 4 GB max (4 GB modules are very expensive/impossible to get these days to be thinking about 8 GB, which is too much anyway)

SSD is a possibility, it will be interesting whether apple will go with ssd for MBPs or they keep it MBA specialty. If they do decide to go for them, I think they are waiting for more reasonable price per GB ratio than there is now and also in MBP I think that 128 GB is a minimum most people need for their work, so apple is waiting for reasonable ssd at that price as well.

I would like to see a BTO option of a built in High speed WAN support, such as 3G, Wimax or EV-D0. I don't think it is probable thoug, but one can always dream.

 

[Ryuukumori]

I must agree,

New graphics card, maybe mobile radeon 3xxx, maybe nvidia 9xxxm series (not much announced there however).

DDR 3 for sure for MBPs, 4 GB max (4 GB modules are very expensive/impossible to get these days to be thinking about 8 GB, which is too much anyway)

SSD is a possibility, it will be interesting whether apple will go with ssd for MBPs or they keep it MBA specialty. If they do decide to go for them, I think they are waiting for more reasonable price per GB ratio than there is now and also in MBP I think that 128 GB is a minimum most people need for their work, so apple is waiting for reasonable ssd at that price as well.

I would like to see a BTO option of a built in High speed WAN support, such as 3G, Wimax or EV-D0. I don't think it is probable thoug, but one can always dream.

Taking in all your ideas, I juxtapose this as the final refresh before a grand redesign, which I contradict myself to believe a new phase will arise when the newest updates for the Apple MBP lines are introduced.

 

[kockgunner]

before, apple always was the 'first' company to do something, like adding a backlit keyboard, 17" led screen, firewire, etc. So im wondering, how are their future laptops going to distinguish themselves from the crowd besides case design and good components? are they gonna be the first to introduce usb 3.0 for example?

 

[markrivers]

before, apple always was the 'first' company to do something, like adding a backlit keyboard, 17" led screen, firewire, etc. So im wondering, how are their future laptops going to distinguish themselves from the crowd besides case design and good components? are they gonna be the first to introduce usb 3.0 for example?

i doubt it!
they're more concentrated with the iphone.

 

[basesloaded190]

before, apple always was the 'first' company to do something, like adding a backlit keyboard, 17" led screen, firewire, etc. So im wondering, how are their future laptops going to distinguish themselves from the crowd besides case design and good components? are they gonna be the first to introduce usb 3.0 for example?

usb 3.0? naw they are going all the way with firewire 3200!!!