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The next MacBook Pro redesign (merged)
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To be honest, I couldn't care less about public perception of having the 'latest' design from Apple - I'm waiting for the redesign purely because the new form factor plays into Apple's design plans for the next 4-5 years and usually introduces a design/feature that becomes standard (retina, aluminium body etc).
I bought a unibody in mid 2012 just as the retinas were released, I had the choice between the two and went for the Unibody because of the disc-drive/repairability - but if I could go back I would have went with the retina. Ever since Retina's become standard the Apple OS X ecosystem has shifted to be suited to that display with the fonts etc fitting nicer with that type of display - the retina was a statement of Apple's future development.
I'm not bitter either, I've learnt my lesson from it and next year will be jumping to (hopefully) their new design Pros.
I bought a unibody in mid 2012 just as the retinas were released, I had the choice between the two and went for the Unibody because of the disc-drive/repairability - but if I could go back I would have went with the retina. Ever since Retina's become standard the Apple OS X ecosystem has shifted to be suited to that display with the fonts etc fitting nicer with that type of display - the retina was a statement of Apple's future development.
I'm not bitter either, I've learnt my lesson from it and next year will be jumping to (hopefully) their new design Pros.
I'm just waiting longer because a 3 month wit now will keep the thing current and capable of using the latest SW for maybe a year or two longer. I've never been in a Starbucks with my laptop. LOLs
I just got an Air. If you need me, I'm in Starbucks (right after I finish coating the thing gold)
I just bought my MBPr a couple of weeks ago too and am not sure whether to regret it after reading all this... Are you planning to sell your current and buy the new MBPr when it comes out? How does AppleCare play a role in this?
A 14" rMBP would be perfect for me.
I do think apple should retain all existing ports in an update for the MBP.
I wonder if they can bring down the weight of the 15" MBP to any significant degree? Perhaps just under 4 lbs?
but nobody cares about the new speakers that we can aspect into the 15" or 16" MBP?
lets face it the macbook is so close in sound and power clarity to the 15" MBP in that small factor that makes me wonder in a bigger form factor what kind of sound power can they put? maybe almost the same as 27" imac? and after that the next gen imac what sound will have? its clear that in the macbook the people from beats puts some hard work into that hardware speakers of the macbook and ipad pro
its clear that apple bought beats not just for music but for hardware too and here i mean the speakers of all the idevices
lets face it the macbook is so close in sound and power clarity to the 15" MBP in that small factor that makes me wonder in a bigger form factor what kind of sound power can they put? maybe almost the same as 27" imac? and after that the next gen imac what sound will have? its clear that in the macbook the people from beats puts some hard work into that hardware speakers of the macbook and ipad pro
its clear that apple bought beats not just for music but for hardware too and here i mean the speakers of all the idevices
I am looking for in the new RMBP is :
reduced weight
increased graphics ability
USB C
macbook keyboard
improved resolution
14" and 16" screen sizes
I have held off buying a new iMac for this computer as I am hoping to see the 15" become more portable and still use as a desktop.
reduced weight
increased graphics ability
USB C
macbook keyboard
improved resolution
14" and 16" screen sizes
I have held off buying a new iMac for this computer as I am hoping to see the 15" become more portable and still use as a desktop.
To be fair, I don't know if there was much hardware in the Beats brand that's worth migrating into the other product lines - I'm not knocking Beats as a brand as their recent, post-Apple products have been of a much higher-quality.
But regarding pre-Apple Beats products it always came off as a brand-over-quality regarding it's success, and a lot of Apple's interest in Beats was for it's brand strength - not it's technology which is significantly eclipsed by competitors like Bose etc. (In my opinion of course)
As a totally superficial and shallow comment:
Does anybody want to see the space grey casing and polished metal Apple logo come across to the Pro's in the next redesign like we've just seen in the rMacbooks?
I love the silver and glowing Apple design we've had for so long, but I love how sleek and modern the new design looks - though hold off on the new keyboard.
Does anybody want to see the space grey casing and polished metal Apple logo come across to the Pro's in the next redesign like we've just seen in the rMacbooks?
I love the silver and glowing Apple design we've had for so long, but I love how sleek and modern the new design looks - though hold off on the new keyboard.
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the glowing Apple logo it was only to show off, even you cant see it, only those who look at you. so for me i prefer the colour options instead of the glowing logo BUT i would like to know when the Macbook is fully charged without opening up the lid..that led from magsafe i miss it
I think people would die for color options in the Airs and Pros. Especially the Airs. Consumer level products + color options would yield a nice response.
Keeping the glowing logo on the pros could help differentiate that lineup. Especially if the MBA gets even thinner, they'd have to go to the metal logo, right?
The keyboard design itself is decent. I just think they need a bit more travel on each press, i.e. a thicker base for it to really shine. I can't imagine they'd make the rMB thicker, so that's probably just going to remain as a sacrifice you have to make to want a laptop that thin.
I agree the logo will probably stay as a differentiator between the different models - though I can't see the Air having much of a future personally and will be kept on quietly as the 'sold to eduction' laptop in a similar vein to the white unibody 2009 MacBooks.
MacBook Pro was released in January of 2006. MacBook came out in May of 2006. Apple was founded in April, 1976.
Two ten year anniversaries and a forty year anniversary. It'd be cool to get some special anniversary editions of these products.
Two ten year anniversaries and a forty year anniversary. It'd be cool to get some special anniversary editions of these products.
I have my base model retina MacBook hooked up to a 1920x1200 screen, and I don't have any issues with it. Some waiting on 100MB RAW files, but honestly I can't really feel the difference between a 4790K, 760GTX & 32GB RAM Hackintosh and this computer except for opening of the RAW files. RAW editor sliders don't have the same smoothness, but I get the same result. Have about 10-15 tabs open in Safari, streaming Soundcloud in Soundcleod, two text editors, messages, mail, iTerm, Photoshop and Sequel Pro open at the same time. Nothing really lags in the UI. I've had a few issues with streaming Silverlight content (lag in video, but not sound) when I don't fullscreen or highlight it, but there have always been issues with that technology on macs from the beginning.
I'm only throwing cash on a new MacBook Pro if they make it in 14", as thin as the MacBook or Air, quad-core of course, 5K through one cable (SST). If it is Skylake og Cannonlake, I don't care. Just make it less bulky. Have tried dGPU a few times (2009 Nvidia, 2011 AMD and 2015 AMD), and the fan noise is not very appealing. Especially if you hook it up to an external monitor. The history with heat on the dGPU models is disappointing as well. Replacement programs etc. The Pro have been haunting with Staingate, overheated dGPU etc. Time to drop it completely?
4K, 5K or 8K. No standards are showing dominance at the moment. The cabling, support and pricing indicates this isn't an investment yet, but something you try out for your own curiosity. 4K in the monitor would be the icing on the cake for the Pro laptop line, still I care more about just updating the design. 2012 is soon four years ago.
I'm only throwing cash on a new MacBook Pro if they make it in 14", as thin as the MacBook or Air, quad-core of course, 5K through one cable (SST). If it is Skylake og Cannonlake, I don't care. Just make it less bulky. Have tried dGPU a few times (2009 Nvidia, 2011 AMD and 2015 AMD), and the fan noise is not very appealing. Especially if you hook it up to an external monitor. The history with heat on the dGPU models is disappointing as well. Replacement programs etc. The Pro have been haunting with Staingate, overheated dGPU etc. Time to drop it completely?
4K, 5K or 8K. No standards are showing dominance at the moment. The cabling, support and pricing indicates this isn't an investment yet, but something you try out for your own curiosity. 4K in the monitor would be the icing on the cake for the Pro laptop line, still I care more about just updating the design. 2012 is soon four years ago.
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Initially, I wanted to keep the glow. But I've warmed to the polished logo...elegant and understated.
And yes, hold off on the new keyboard.
If you've tried Apple's new wireless bluetooth keyboard, it strikes a nice balance between the MB and MBP.
Apple already release for the 30 years Mac anniversary the 5k iMac so i don't know but it seems that Apple is rumoured to have an event in February for iPhone 6c and probably nice time for Macbook skylake and maybe for the Pros
I do like the build quality of the new keyboard and the keys do feel nicer (wider?) to type on, I expect we'll be seeing that o the next pro.
And the one thing that bugs me about the glow is what somebody pointed out previously - it's not even really for the user, it's to draw attention to the laptop. I appreciate it's a brilliant piece of design in terms of promoting the product line but it doesn't come off a little 'look at me' when out in public - especially when you're in a dark room and the back of your laptop is obnoxiously lighting the room ahead of you.
The polished logo is exactly as you've described it - understated, but also distinctively modern.
Apple is the most recognised brand on the planet. No need to highlight it. The current selection of colour options, especially gold and space grey, will replace uniformity issues connecting the hardware to a specific brand. The design of the new MacBook is in many ways Starbucks material. You can show it off because it is different. Every other brand is trying to pair a pad with a laptop, but so far the hybrid designs are to volatile to create a new genre. Try developing on a iPad Pro and you will get my point. Coda for iOS is a good idea, but a poor execution.
Regarding showing off your computer at your favourite coffeeshop. If it puts you in contact with people of similar interest, it's effective. Just don't try to be a showboat.
I really don't know why the color or the presence or absence of a glowing logo, (frankly I sort of like the glowing logo but if it goes away it will take me about 5 seconds to get over it once I fire it up) should be such an important topic as it relates to rMBP. I can see all the heartburn for colors etc. for mac air or macbook, but this is supposed to be a Macbook PRO for people who USE it not as a supplement to Match.com (sad)
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