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The official "will MacBooks change in October" thread
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I hope that guy is right because I dont want to pay more than i would now but $850 sounds right. They brought down the imac by 200 so $800 would be even better and I can use a edu. discount another $100 right there
I feel that performance in laptops have finally reached a "usable" standard, in an affordable price. Two years ago, you couldnt get a great computer for 1,000 without searching like mad all over interwebs. Now you can get a great computer, w/ awesome multitasking functions for 1k or more.
Meaning, you can have a bunch of apps running, choos eto close one, and NOT have it take over 5 seconds!
Thats just my personal experience though, I cant wait for the new laptops! I especially love that new thing they're doing with the I/O ports in teh back, IF they do it. But man, it sounds so obvious, convenient and nice!
Meaning, you can have a bunch of apps running, choos eto close one, and NOT have it take over 5 seconds!
Thats just my personal experience though, I cant wait for the new laptops! I especially love that new thing they're doing with the I/O ports in teh back, IF they do it. But man, it sounds so obvious, convenient and nice!
I disagree with one point. The notebooks of two years ago were capable, in fact, some even had high end CPUs and good RAM, but, they were bricks (and for about a thousand too; I know because my dad threw his money at one). The battery power needed was incredible, and hence, if you wanted a good machine, you needed a 9 or 10 pounder
. With great increases in CPU technology, energy efficiency, and better build materials, we finally have lighter, thinner, and powerful notebooks.
There were definitely good laptops out there, but they were few and expensive. Now, you can buy almost any laptop and it will be fast, great at multitasking, and light.
I bought my PB 2 years ago, and it just doesnt cut it, especially for a $3000 computer.
I bought my PB 2 years ago, and it just doesnt cut it, especially for a $3000 computer.
Well, time has that effect on all computers. Two years from now, my mbp won't cut it either
C'est la vie I suppose. However, your point about better laptops is true. It's part of the reason why consumer are leaving desktops in droves (and have been for more than a year now).
My PB has been like this since the beginning. I mean, performance is okay, but once i start opening a lot of apps, trying to closeothers, while watching a video and typing notes down..it gets slow. Even when I first bought it.
Thats why I love the standard that laptops are at nowadays, performance finally reached a point where you can multitask, and still have ti be pretty quick.
Thats why I love the standard that laptops are at nowadays, performance finally reached a point where you can multitask, and still have ti be pretty quick.
http://9to5mac.com/apple-to-release-new-aluminum-macbooks-7456543
idk if this is a really reliable source, but if they are right... I am going to LOVE the new MacBook, but then they said they will be priced "aggressively," does this mean the price will shoot up?? I highly doubt apple would do this, because then no-one will buy the macbook, and everyone will buy the pro...
idk if this is a really reliable source, but if they are right... I am going to LOVE the new MacBook, but then they said they will be priced "aggressively," does this mean the price will shoot up?? I highly doubt apple would do this, because then no-one will buy the macbook, and everyone will buy the pro...
I hope they keep up the Black and White colors on the Macbook. I really like the white, I'm waiting for Leopard to come out... But I'm pretty scared they'll go all Alu
I like white too
I like white too
Hmmm... a lot of people seem to have mixed feelings about this. Maybe a poll is in order...
"They are set to be priced extremely aggressively"
That means lots of features for a low-competitive price.
Talk about iPods always lowering prices and having new features.
And then iMacs.
And now... macbooks.
Seriously, black ones look very cool, but white is more like me.
My 1st gen nano is black, but I regret it... wanted it white after a while.
IMO it just looks... "clean".
"They are set to be priced extremely aggressively"
That means lots of features for a low-competitive price.
Talk about iPods always lowering prices and having new features.
And then iMacs.
And now... macbooks.
AWESOME! So most likely macbook prices will drop
Seriously, black ones look very cool, but white is more like me.
My 1st gen nano is black, but I regret it... wanted it white after a while.
IMO it just looks... "clean".
I agree, I have a 5th gen, black iPod.. and I really wish I would have gotten white, just so the smudges don't show up, and white doesn't show dust and scratches as easy...
I think this proves we're going to see new MacBooks and Pros in October.
http://digg.com/apple/Complete_MacBook_line_to_be_redesigned
http://digg.com/apple/Complete_MacBook_line_to_be_redesigned
Quite a rumor. one can only hope it's true
you might have better luck with this url:
http://macslice.com.nyud.net/2007/09/22/complete-macbook-line-to-be-redesigned/
they basically claim that all the
laptops are getting redesignedhere's most of it if that link won't work:
macslice.com said:
Quite a rumor. one can only hope it's true
you might have better luck with this url:
http://macslice.com.nyud.net/2007/09/22/complete-macbook-line-to-be-redesigned/
they basically claim that all the
here's most of it if that link won't work:
Is this for real?
Holy, omg, I really shouldn't have bought my SR Macbook Pro so early...
2.8 Ghz w/ 512 VRAM? Insane...
Better battery life too agh...
meanwhile. 9to5mac ponders whether an external drive will be provided instead of an integrated one.
http://www.9to5mac.com/no-dvd-in-the-new-macbook-253453425
http://www.9to5mac.com/no-dvd-in-the-new-macbook-253453425
I first thought it would be great idea if the dvd was external, but then I remembered how SJ says he loves all in ones.
If they do, they will change before Christmas. That's the biggest opportunity for all retailers, even Apple (back to school probably has good sales too, but nothing beats Chirstmas).
I read the 9to5 story, too. Personally, if that's the case, then I'm doubly glad I got mine now. I'd hate an external optical drive. I need to be able to toss my computer (my WHOLE) computer in my shoulder bag and be off. I don't want to be lugging around bits and pieces and cables galore. Beats the purpose of being mobile, really.
What if they put either an express card slot or USB on the right side, and made their own external drive that plugged right into that slot, no cables needed? I'm thinking either a fold out USB plug or Express card that went flush with the Macbook. Maybe even give it a number pad on top to give it extra functionality. Quick and easy to plug in and out, and just throw in a pocket of a case.
I dunno. I just like having it all together. I mean something as simple as the remote? While I like the idea and it's a cute trick, it's just another piece that I don't really need, you know? I like the all-in-one-ness of the laptop's typical design. My first laptop had a CD drive and a SCSI floppy. (Toshiba. Oy.) Anyway, it never failed to get on my last nerve that I had to carry a bag almost twice the size of my (8lb) laptop in order to ensure that I had all the drives, connectors, cards, media, etc. that I needed at any given time. But I'm not complaining overall. I love a laptop. I couldn't go back to full-time desktop use if I tried. ^_^