New Macbook
Most Mac users will know by now because they start to twitch just before Apple releases new products ^^;
I love Apples strategy in making their product line slimline and the new casing looks a lot cheaper to produce with their brick manufacturing.
Now that the Mack Book Air problems seem to have been solved, I'll probably get one but it looks like Japan has to wait until late November.
Didn't like the new MBP designs when I first saw them but after looking at the details at apple.com, I appreciate how they are making the design simple. I also personally prefer the glossy screen - I chose that for my MBP too.
Anybody getting anything from this batch?
Watch the keynote at Apple.
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well apple went ahead and announced a new line of their macbook series. that mean ALL including the relatively new macbook air. i am digging those graphics cards for the pro.
oh and the black finish? awesome
Me wonders whether danny-san will be getting this one.
In stores tomorrow.
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All the new lappies look great. I am not in the market for one though. What caught my attention is the new 24-inch LED Cinema Display! I need something like that badly. I do not think its on sale since the website has it marked as "Coming soon". I guess it would be best to wait for third party reviews and go to an Apple store to see it.
Student
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Not sure about you, but the last time i checked, the prices on Apple displays is insane. I think it was about 350 dollars for a...(runs off to site)..
WOAH. I was way off. For your 23" cinema display, its literally 900 dollars.
I dont know about you, but i certainly am not THAT concerned about looks. Sure, glossy is sexy, but you can get an LCD tv that runs monitor for almost half that (and thats exactly what im using)!
Sure looks like a nice machine. Too bad I can't afford one!
Informatics(ComSci-ish) student/self-taught graphic designer and illustrator
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I prefer the soft silver/metalic keys >.>
Creative Director
Ya, I might get a the new MacBook. Spec's look good and it should complement my Hackintosh desktop I built a few months ago. Of course my hackintosh kicks apples ass! btw, I would wait a bot and see if they explode, melt, crack or fizz before I plant down any money on that.
Student
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looks nice, its starting to lose that old fashioned "mac" style, but its got the logo and the classic edges that gives it that refined apple look.
NEET
http://austrianotaku.com/
Looks nice, but as usual too expensive. The specs of the default MBP (€ 2.499,00) are like specs from a 800€ standard laptop which is able to run Leopard too...
I know that I'm asking this too often and I don't wan't to offend somebody BUT where did all those money go, is this case soo expensive?
student
I don't know how exactly Apple calculates it's prices but I guess it has something to do with the smaller market share when compared to companies like HP, Acer or Dell. Thus they have to have a higher profit margin because the manufacturing of their computers won't magically cost less when their customer base is small.
Furthermore their workmanship is rather solid. While I wouldn't compare a Macbook with an IBM Thinkpad it's certainly more robust than most cheap notebooks.
That said, I think Macs are quite a bit more expensive in Europe than they are in the US.
NEET
http://austrianotaku.com/
Yeah, of course, but what counts for us as costumers is what we get for our money right?
If you would have to choose between a laptop with a Core 2 Quad Q9550, 4GB, Blu-ray, GeForce 9800M GTX 1024MB, 17" WUXGA glare TFT (2400€) or a MBP... what would you buy?
student
Personally I think the hardware specs aren't everything..especially when buying a laptop. While the performance is important solid workmanship and the quality of the manufacturer's support are at least as important.
Let's say you use your laptop for surfing the net, playing music but also for work or studies. One day your motherboard dies and has to be replaced. If you were using a desktop computer you could easily replace the faulty parts yourself but trying this on a laptop is a little trickier. Thus you need to call the manufacturer's support branch to get you computer repaired.
This has to happen in a timely manner, because your professor, boss or co-workers won't appreciate waiting for you to get the work done.
Support staff costs a lot of money so some companies try to cut costs by reducing it. That way they can sell their products at a lower price and their customers will be happy unless they really need it.
A local computer magazine that I read from time to time (c't) had a readers survey about the support of various laptop manufacturers a while back. The results were that on average some companies fixed the problems in a matter of days while others finished the repairs after various weeks or not at all.
NEET
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The quality is of course good, especially with their new unibody aluminium enclosure, but is the Apple support really that superior that they have to sell their laptops 2-3 times more expensive?
They have already 18% marketshare in the US. http://i38.tinypic.com/2i96xrr.jpg
If anything in your machine dies and you have just one PC you are doomed anyways^^ Which company had the best support in that survey?
Mediadesigner
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The first one ... chances are high it will run OSX too ;) At least this is what I'm planning to do after seeing the new lineup.
Owner, winterheim|hdd
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What I found interesting was that in Europe, they sell Apple Products at the exact same numerical value but with different currencies. Like when they sell the iPods, they sell it at 149 Euro while they sell for 149 USD in the US. I wonder why it costs so much more when sold in Europe.
Mediadesigner
http://www.badlands-of-my-mind.de
Thats what I noticed over the last few years too. Was the same for the MacBooks, same price tag, different currency. Obviously Apple makes big money with us europeans... but I also noticed that the new lineup has slightly different price tags this time around ... not that its still 350 Euros more expensive than the US$ price ...
Network Admin
I thought they looked very nice and I noticed it won't have an ICore 7 in it. So for me it will be a while before I purchase a Macbook. It seems like it could be a while for a mobile ICore 7 to be available which in all honesty sucks.
tagger/cashier/delivery
makes me sad... see i got a macbook as an early birthday present last september... but i'd like to upgrade to one of these, but since they dropped the price of regular plastic macbooks to $999, that means the value for the one i have now drops too... -_-;
HS student
Crap, I just bought a custom macbook pro last september when I was in the usa.
I knew I should've waited._.
Oh well...
Owner, winterheim|hdd
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Apple tends to release stuff around September to November range of the year so I make sure never to buy Apple products around that time because the news are bound to roll out soon.
Creative Director
Hum just noticed no Firewire on the MacBook. Can't do target mode with desktop.
Psychologist
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I'm pretty sure it does have firewire, but it's lost a usb port (down to 2 now)
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
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No, it doesn't the new Macbooks do not have Firewire support. Check the site. Macbook Pros have a Firewire 800 port though.
This is quite a glaring oversight, in my opinion. The display port is also an issue - they use something called a MiniDisplay port now, and it's basically useless without adapters (not included) unless you're using an Apple Cinema display.
Creative Director
I was thinking the same thing... dose that differ from the last macbook's mini DVI port/connection? (I don't know because my laptop is an old PowerBook G3/400 which I'm looking to replace). I was also thinking about that new 24" display, if I can use it with my desktop. They don't say if they provide an adapter. At $900 it dose not have much options for connecting any other equipment.
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
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It's different from the miniDVI port. You can take a look at it in the gallery photos on Apple's site. It's halfway between the size of a USB port and the audio line-out.
I'm not sure about adapters for the cinema display. They've always seemed unjustifiably overpriced for me.
Student
I also noticed that, hopefully they'll keep the firewire port on the 17" when they change its design.
Mad scientist
I noticed the lack of firewire as well. It clearly makes it a no-go for me. I rarely need targetmode, but the few times I needed it, I don't know what I should have done without it.
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I heard target mode works with USB now.
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No Firewire, no cookies. I wonder what is the reasoning. Far more users need it more than they will ever need DisplayPort.
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That looks pretty sweet... what are the price ranges?
Service desk support
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Not really a Mac fan so these new revisions don't do anything for me and won't convince me to convert.
But I don't really like the black keys on the new ones. I preferred the old look.
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
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I was just reading about this in detail on the site. As I've mentioned, the new Macbooks have no Firewire support, which is simply ridiculous. The Pros lose a firewire port (from 2 to 1) and you now need an adapter (sold seperately) for both DVI or VGA displays. I'm quite disappointed.
Also, as an MBP owner, I was expected a bigger upgrade to the specs - at least a 3.0Ghz on the highest end. Instead we get a 2.4 to 2.8 Ghz range. The new low-end MBP is now as fast as the high-end Macbook, and the Macbooks themselves are more expensive than before.
Of course, as usual they look good. Still like the old silver keyboard design for the MBPs, but the black keyboard looks nice with the new black monitor rim.
Pokemon Trainer
ugh i just bought a new macbook!
CEO MIrai Inc
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nooooooooo!
Student
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oh man my condolences!
New Media Director, Amateur Photographer, Sometime Designer cum Copywriter
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quick! go foist it on some unsuspecting PC user looking to Switch! ;-)
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I have to by *another* new Mac book! This is too much. That's it! I'm going back to PC.
Network Technician
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Love the new look of the Macbooks the old look was starting to get old :D , especially like the key's look very similar to the ones on my Sony Vaio, plan on getting a Macbook/air in the near future when money permits.
otaku-ist
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I still prefer my full aluminum Penryn Macbook Pro :)
The black keyboard and frame + Glossy only makes it look like an HP brand compter.
IT monkey/consultant
I think the glass screens look nice, but I can't work on them. I need to see my work, not my reflection.
I was set to spend money on a MacBook Pro today, but the glass screen only thing killed that idea. Instead I'm buying the MBP I'm using now off of my employer when I leave to go independent at the end of the month.
University's Slave
I also like the silver-and-black combination. If you could see the state of grime my white iMac keyboard is in, you'd understand why. >.<; The high gloss screen is something that actually bothers me though. Too easy to get reflections when watching stuff and shows fingerprints like crazy.
Email & Network Support/Administration
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the 15in MBP is on my buy list. But not really a fan of the glossy screens. If I don't get the MBP, the I'll probably get a Toshiba and throw Linux on it.
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
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One of my course leaders will be twitching then... I'll have to ask him if he knows lol.
I'm not a Mac user... and I'm impartial bout the glossy screen.... sometimes it's kinda annoying, but it gives a better picture....
http://tenori-taiga.blogspot.com/
I have been waiting to buy a new MAC and the new macbook design is shiny enough
but what I was really hoping for was a memory expansion, 4GB is not enough for serious design work
oh, and I have to wait till they upgrade the 17" model
CEO MIrai Inc
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I really think they will drop the 17".
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
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o_o I noticed that the new design was only available in 15", so I figured it meant the 17" will come later. Didn't even consider that it might not come at all...
http://tenori-taiga.blogspot.com/
would be a shame to see the 17" go
I definitely would reconsider buying a desktop Mac Pro for at home if that's the case
at least I would be able to get my uber memory upgrade then :love:
I would never use a Mac Laptop for entertainment purposes
losing fire wire, no blu-ray, no 17"WS I'm not quite sure who the target audience is now
for 1200$ you can get a crazy nice PC laptop nowadays
oh well, maybe we will have to wait and see in JAN
Student
Wow, these Macs look better than I thought they would, but I don't think I can get any of 'em, unfortunately. And I rather like the glossy screens.
Student (lol rite.)
I'd rather have matte screens, a lot less glare, but glass screens are great.
Also, hi.
Programmer, Pantsu Hunter
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YES...I knew it...almost bought the old one :)
Developer/Student
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I thought current Macbooks were already limited with only one button below the touchpad, but it looks like they dropped the mouse button altogether. That entire touchpad better be a tactile button, because tapping on the mousepad to simulate a mouse click just doesn't work. Also, glossy screens are glare-inducing instant scratch and smudge attractors. A matte option would have been much better. I already dislike Macs and Apple products in general, and this new lineup turns me off to them even more, although the lower prices probably will make them more competitive. As for that "new" 9600 GT, my 9800 GTS equipped Gateway chuckles at that.
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yeah I find that amusing as well, but have you ever heard the best PC is a MAC? someone go do some benchmark tests lol
Student
Apple OS by itself is great, machine are overpriced... MBP should be priced like MB imo, and MBA is just a waste of time, it only has One USB, and the footprint is rather large, incompatible with other apple peripherals without special cables lol....
freelance
I guess i have to wait to get mine. the new mac books look nice apple keeps on making us crave for more their design is sleek and nice!
Nyoro-n...
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Hm.. I think the new macbooks are expensive....
Student
Not an Apple fan:)
.NET/Web Developer
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*sigh* I was really hoping for the $899 macbook rumor to be true. The original macbook went down to $999 but they also released two new macbooks going above the $1k price point. I've always wanted to buy a macbook but I still think its too pricey for me.
Accountant
I think the new macbooks and pros look really nice :o) although, not in the market for a new laptop atm, might get the new LED display though.
love the new design, glass screen, and clickless pad. would buy one without hesitation...if it was $1000 w/ student discount.
Full-time student へへ
http://www.kenleewrites.com
at least my mba is the only one in the mac family with a micro dvi slot. ^^
Self-employed
I've got to save me up for one of those ;-)
大学生
Ahh!!! I so want to grab the new macbooks! But I just got my black MB like 2mths ago cause I couldn't wait and the rumours were not solid back then.
Gotta trade in mine somehow. Thought of wrecking my current MB so that Apple will give me a new replacement under the warranty scheme. *grins*. Anybody in Singapore wants a 2 mth old second hand Black MB????
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It looks great.. Minimalism FTW!
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
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I'm looking at a laptop right now but, I've never really liked Apple ^^;
Even if I did, they're pretty expensive....
University Student
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It is not the time yet to change my notebook.. Maybe next 4 yrs i'll buy a MacBook Pro, after i graduated from the University..
Consultant
It's clear that Apple have a progressive design policy. I love the new designs and in my opinion, the most important part of a laptop is none other than the keyboard (followed by the screen). Although it's not as good as the one found on Thinkpads, it comes quite close.
I currently use the previous iteration of the MB for my work. Until it breaks down, it's not worth any upgrade /me thinks.
Although the laptops are slightly overpriced, $899 is a fair price for a LED monitor. Have to watch out with glossy screens though. Glossy screens + upright position = annoying reflections = eyeHurts.
Hopefully will the MB Air drop in price a bit whenever I need to replace my MB.
Electronical engineering student
I'm having serious problems to choose between MB or MBP (MBP is too expensive).
I love the white MB design too, but I prefer the power of the new ones.
Hikikomori in the making
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I'll get it... When the prices have gone down.. .
Student
I just finished watching the keynote...
I now I could rip my hair out for buying a new notebook only 4 months ago.
...i need MONEY too buy things I don't need, like a new MB(P) just to have one... ^_^
Maybe I'll buy one in the future using my status as student to get it cheaper
Student
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GAH! The new models are even more expensive! And when I say expensive, I MEAN it! Because it costs 12000 kronor in Sweden (=$1 638,90)! :(
University Student
http://emimilove.blogspot.com
I'm not in the market, but I doubt my next Mac will be a laptop. I was in the same boat as many people here, but in 2005. I bought an upgraded iBook in December, and the MacBook came out that fall!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aseps/
i not a mac fan, but this new MacBook is very cool, unfortunately its very expensive for me...
Engineer
I still prefer the old macbook pro "look". But will decide between this new macbook and new macbook pro since they are replacing all old series this the new ones. And it seems to me 13" macbook 2.4GHz and 15" pro doesnt have much different except for the size of screen, and additional NVIDIA in pro.
Programmer Trainee
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The MAC looks pretty, but I'm very comfortable with Windows.
It was kinda fun using the Mac though.
Student
http://kankeishorui.wordpress.com
I overheard the news that MacBooks will be sold at $999 for this christmas season, I think that's a good news for some buyers to give their gifts this season, I'm asking my relative to buy one for me.
Programmer, Apprentice farmer
I remember a few years ago Apple used to make fun of PCs because they were white and/or looked like bricks...
Programmer
http://www.otakulinks.com
I really dont like the black line around the display and the black keyboard, but everything else its just awasome
Teacher, Artist, Writer
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I need a mac upgrade ><
Had mine pre ordered and got it on the day of Macbook Pro release years ago and its still one of the best laptops around.
Hmm... what to do... need to dig up 4g somewhere.
part-time professional part-timer
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I'm planning on getting the new MacBook, the Pro is just too much for me. :|
Lamer
im still stick to my rainy (my macbook name)since i brought it last year.. X3
damn..! X3
Creative Director
Their is a good tear apart of the new MB and MBpro here:
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Creative Director
sorry take out the %% signs on the links to work.
student
http://www.the economy destroyed it.no joke.
ya know, i love apples.
they my most favorite fruit eva.
and i love technology, but not as
much as apples, and my parents dont
even know how to text.
so then when apple comes out with ipod and mac
and hooblah, my parents like, betchya want one, huh?
and im like, nyuh.
cuz i hate apple.
Marketing Analytics & Research
Looks too much like an acer to me. But I will most probably embrace it when my current MBP has outdated herself.
Student
http://renegadearmy.net
wow apple is making their laptops work worse than they already did... and you still pay through the roof for them... especially the pros... I'm anti apple im anti paying for jobs damn apple.
super duper cool high school student
Ignoring the guy before me, I'd like to buy a macbook from this generation but I don't know if I should get one BECAUSE of the os, my big brother tells me mac is for noobs and that makes me a sad panda, but I'd like some convincing otherwise please. Mac's look awesome.
They look nice but I like my old 1st gen macbook pro much better.
Architect
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I want to buy it T-T
but, in my country, it's so expensive !
Front-end Web Developer
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I bought the new Macbook Pro myself. A real blast to use. I love everything from it. Apple knows how to make great computers :D !
Sales + Technician + Trainer = 何でも屋
My 2 year old MacBook Pro is still zipping along fine, so I don't have a real need to upgrade yet. Yay for durability!
Mad scientist
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I would buy like 3 macs if I could afford it, but I can't... My Windows PC will have to do for now. Btw: Turns out Windows actually runs better on a Mac then on a PC! lol at that. ^^;
Student / Wannabe Artist
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Pretty smart, ne? What do you think? Apple has the power to do that, to bring in customers by just slapping the word "Pro" to a laptop. Shocking, but true.
I'm sticking with the Mid-2008 MacBook 15-Inch. It's still running like when I first bought it. I love it.
I need a netbook, though.
I just joined the mac-wagon myself with a MBP.. can't say it was cheap, but so far, worth every penny. It's really a joy to work with.