Numberzz Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 With the news that Apple might be holding an event in late February, people are already speculating what's in store. As usual, people pick the oldest product to be replaced and go for that. They are thinking that the new MacBook Pro might be similar to the air and have the new Black Keyboard and maybe even a magnetic latch. Personally I wouldn't buy something that looked like the MacBook Pro in the image below and am quite lucky I got mine early. If this event is to be held, the iPhone/iPod touch SDK will definitely be mentioned as well. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldrial Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Why wouldn't you want something that beautiful? Can we get details on this "event" Apple is having this month? You have me intrigued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special-K Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I don't like it. Doesn't look all that great. But I'd still like a MBP. The whole Pro part and separate graphics card entice me oh so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inimicus Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 So, how about a ten key? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mifki Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 it looks foul :s, thankgod it only a mockup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konami® Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 The Black keys remind me of their old 4 years old Powerbook with black keys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollcage Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I'd like a magnetic latch, plzkthx! If it has a multitouch trackpad (why wouldn't it?), maybe we can steal some files to get the same capability on the existing models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uber_D Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Heck with the keys... I hope they designed a external vent so you can keep the flippin' thing powered up with the lid closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiaboliK Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 finally! the macbook pro loses its horrendous keyboard! It's finally up to my standard of quality, might just have to get one now. -D- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apowerr Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I hope it looks something like that. The Pro is in desperate need of an update, right now its not competitively priced by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxintosh Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I don't really care how it looks as long as it's a strong performer and offers the right features. I'm sure the next pro model will also offer SSD, but still will cost too much for the next couple of years. I'm betting it will also offer the same trackpad as the Air does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sponkemonke Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Shouldn't Apple also be updating their MacBooks? The MacBooks still use the white plastic finish when all their products now use anodized alunimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papillon68 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I like its design ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayanami Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I really want another MacBook Pro. I wish I never had sold mine. If it is a new MBP, you think we might get 64-bit Vista support like the Mac Pros? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyman Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I think the picture is a fake. I expect the new MBP to hava a magnetic latch and new ports such as DisplayPort (likely it will have the Micro-DVI like the MBA - though DisplayPort has one advantage over DVI: it also transfers audio signals) and maybe additional expansion ports (USB or FW - that's what I really wish for, because two USB ports aren't simply enough!). Maybe it will be a bit thinner, we'll see. Other than that I think we will see a keyboard like that of the MBA (as seen on the picture). I could also live with an external optical drive like the MBA offers if I could install a second hard disk via a drive bay or if the MBP had a second battery instead, but I guess this is just pure speculation or wishful thinking. Apple should also go with ExpressCard/54 since there are a lot more expansion cards for the 54mm slot than for the 34mm standard. (e.g. there is no newer sound card for ExpressCard/34 I could think of!). It will certainly also feature the multitouch trackpad, Penryn processors and maybe also new GPUs (well, maybe not so likely). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finetuned Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 While we're speculating, any chance on Quad Core processors in a MacBook Pro anytime soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosster Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 The first thing I think about when something is mentioned about Apple presenting new products somewhere is new Cinema Displays! These Displays are 4 years old! How old is the MacBook Pro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLiDE FTW!!1 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 ^ Almost 2 years old. But, they keep it up to date with processors (except the MacBook has the same processors now). I'd love to get a new MBP with MacBook keyboard layout... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosster Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 ^ I wish they would also keep the panels of their displays up to date. I don't like that new black keyboard. The white one looks better. But the trackpad is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mifki Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 lol, reading this thread has shown me how stupid people are. If apple makes the macbook aluminium, i will never buy another mac product again. the macbook is a {censored} low end machine, not something you pack into aluminium casing, plastic is just fine. Quad core? are you {censored}ign serious? the display panels in the new mbp's are of extremely high quality and resolution take the 17" HD for example, 1920x1200 pixels in 17" is rather impressive. The new mbp already has 64bit efi firmware in it. The picture is a fake, as it was submitted on engadgets mock up thread. i would also hate to see it without an optical drive, it would make the mbp a paperweight just like the mba. And i hope they dont use a {censored} plastic keyboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLiDE FTW!!1 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 lol, reading this thread has shown me how stupid people are. If apple makes the macbook aluminium, i will never buy another mac product again. the macbook is a {censored} low end machine, not something you pack into aluminium casing, plastic is just fine. Quad core? are you {censored}ign serious? the display panels in the new mbp's are of extremely high quality and resolution take the 17" HD for example, 1920x1200 pixels in 17" is rather impressive. The new mbp already has 64bit efi firmware in it. The picture is a fake, as it was submitted on engadgets mock up thread. i would also hate to see it without an optical drive, it would make the mbp a paperweight just like the mba. And i hope they dont use a {censored} plastic keyboard. I wouldn't say the MacBook is a {censored} low-end machine -- It's basically a MacBook Pro in terms of power, sans graphics card. Also, have you ever taken an optical drive out of a MacBook Pro (or laptop in general?) ... it's maybe a quarter of a pound. Maybe. I agree -- laptops are useless without an optical drive. Well, not useless -- but annoying. I can't see a MacBook Pro without an optical drive anytime soon considering the MBP is like a desktop replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mifki Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 the macbook is a low end machine, it isnt marketed as a high end beast, its marketed as a machine for students and people who dont need the power, i know, i have one. its {censored} performance even cpu wise to the mbp, mbp has better displays. where did removing an optical drive from a laptop come into play? i have disassembled my mbp completey several times so i am no stranger to the parts used inside. the slot loading drives are much lighter than the normal "pop-out" drives as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeezoflip Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 ew...i really hope they dont add the black keyboard. I was planning on getting a mbp within the next couple months, but i like the all aluminum case including the silver keys. Also, if they gut the optical drive out of the new mbp's, they just lost a customer. They call this technology innovation, but its more like going backwords in technology to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLiDE FTW!!1 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 the macbook is a low end machine, it isnt marketed as a high end beast, its marketed as a machine for students and people who dont need the power, i know, i have one. its {censored} performance even cpu wise to the mbp, mbp has better displays. where did removing an optical drive from a laptop come into play? i have disassembled my mbp completey several times so i am no stranger to the parts used inside. the slot loading drives are much lighter than the normal "pop-out" drives as well yuh, well, when you just do web developing like me -- do you really need a high powered CPU or GPU? I'm plenty happy with the SR C2D... anything faster at this point isn't cost effective IMO. I'm just saying that it would be a dumb move for Apple to dump the optical drive when it's still relevant in today's world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminaire Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 ew...i really hope they dont add the black keyboard. I was planning on getting a mbp within the next couple months, but i like the all aluminum case including the silver keys. Also, if they gut the optical drive out of the new mbp's, they just lost a customer. They call this technology innovation, but its more like going backwords in technology to me. I don't think they will be removing the optical drive. At least not from the macbook pro. I mean,A lot of people use the MBP as a desktop replacement (the normal MB too). Apple knows this. The MBA isn't marketed as an all-round computer, but more as a mobile device. I love the new black keyboard though. I'm not so sure what everyone likes about the old aluminum keys though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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