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CardJoe · 15th Oct 2008, 16:10

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/10...nema-display/1

Apple has announced its new range of MacBooks and its first LED backlit Cinema Display in a keynote at its Cupertino headquarters

GreatOldOne · 15th Oct 2008, 16:43

The entry level MacBook is still the white plastic one, as Apple will still be producing it, and selling it at a cheaper price point... If you're in the US. Apparently, a cheaper price point in the UK is an increase from £699 to £719. An increase of £20!

I want a new MBP, but can't really justify it. My 2006 model runs just fine and I've just upgraded the wifi, HDD and maxed out the memory.

Maybe next year.

lamboman · 15th Oct 2008, 16:51

Holy crap. £649 for a 24 inch display? Yeah, LED backlit, but apart from that. No DVI (we can't expect HDMI from Apple, to be fair).

The new MBs and MBPs are alright.

pimlicosound · 15th Oct 2008, 17:26

"Like the new MacBook Pros, the MacBooks feature a pair of USB 2.0 ports, a Firewire 800 port, a mini DisplayPort socket along with Gigabit Ethernet and 802.11n wireless networking and a built-in iSight camera."

The new Macbooks don't have Firewire ports.

greensabbath · 15th Oct 2008, 17:28

I was never impressed with the macbook air, primarily because it felt cheap due to the keyboard. I'm glad they've updated most of their line to look equally as cheap... makes the decision to stay with my Lenovo that much easier.

p3n · 15th Oct 2008, 17:35

getting me a MBP, probably won't use my PC outside of FPS games - unless I get a dvi adapter then the mbp is just as capable! m$ will be happy to hear I got an OEM vista for steam too, bye bye summer bonus!

kempez · 15th Oct 2008, 18:33

I was seriously debating buying a new Macbook, but the increased pricepoint is hugely disappointing and frankly the styling isn't up to what I think Apple's standards are. If I can buy a Sony or even a Dell that's better looking than an Apple, at a far far smaller price, then why bother?

The lack of Firewire is going to seriously miff some video buffs!

lewchenko · 15th Oct 2008, 18:41

This is the worst update from apple in a long time.

- the base price for the macbook pro is £1400 !!! I paid less than less oin Feb 2007 for the entry level macbook pro. Plus my model has DVI and FW400 so no adapter leads required.

- glossy screens only for the pro models - no thank you.

- macbook has no FW port anymore. Which means no more home video as the camcorder won't connect to it.

- base mac book price for the revised model is a whopping £949. Holy rip off Batman!

- New cinema display is useless to me without a set of pricey adapters, plus its way overpriced to say to dell wfp2008 24 inch screen.

Complete crap from apple - and this is coming from someone who normally loves their stuff.

reflux · 15th Oct 2008, 18:42

Lovely designs, but they're looking more and more like PCs now they've dropped the all-white.

freedom810 · 15th Oct 2008, 19:15

Okay so macs look great but specs wise you seem to be far better going for a dell or other brand.

naokaji · 15th Oct 2008, 20:52

Desktop LCD with Led Backlight? about time...
I just hope that now the cherry is popped many others will follow and prices will dorp to acceptable levels.

oasked · 15th Oct 2008, 21:46

Bloody hell those are expensive for the specs you get.

Volund · 15th Oct 2008, 21:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by oasked

Bloody hell those are expensive for the specs you get.

It is a product from apple corp... what do you expect?

This update makes me giggle

Cupboard · 15th Oct 2008, 22:24

I agree with also the "meh" and "wtf" comments above... but two graphics cards in a laptop

That is a good idea, let's hope you don't have to restart in order to swap.

bubsterboo · 15th Oct 2008, 22:48

Speaking of the keyboard. What if you get hair or crumbs down their? How are you suppose to clean it? Because it's their new "unibody" design, wouldn't you have to take apart the whole thing?

Like the old design better IMHO.

sheninat0r · 15th Oct 2008, 23:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cupboard

I agree with also the "meh" and "wtf" comments above... but two graphics cards in a laptop

That is a good idea, let's hope you don't have to restart in order to swap.

You have to log off and then on again to switch.

Amon · 15th Oct 2008, 23:24

I think you're paying mostly for materials, and not the assembled laptop.

Quote:

Originally Posted by oasked

Bloody hell those are expensive for the specs you get.

Low value, indeed. But, it's still better value than buying an Aston Martin "for the specs you get".

Volund · 15th Oct 2008, 23:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amon

Low value, indeed. But, it's still better value than buying an Aston Martin "for the specs you get".

hum, but an Aston Martin at least looks cool in my driveway.... the mac out there is just a charred hulk :P

eeevan · 16th Oct 2008, 01:02

Everyone stop.

14ms response time.

yeah.
lol

lamboman · 16th Oct 2008, 19:30

Apple also need to give us FIGURES rather than just (1.x times faster) as well. Yeah, the 9600M GT might be 2.3x faster than the 9400 chip, but if it is only pushing 2.3FPS, then that isn't great... (obviously, a stupid example, but you get what I mean).

While I do like some of the new features, I do think that Apple are running out of ideas. Similarly priced PC laptops are better on power and features, and MS seems to be catching up with Mac OS X, if things go to plan...

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p3n Hypermodder Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 736	getting me a MBP, probably won't use my PC outside of FPS games - unless I get a dvi adapter then the mbp is just as capable! m$ will be happy to hear I got an OEM vista for steam too, bye bye summer bonus!

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lewchenko Supermodder Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 322	This is the worst update from apple in a long time. - the base price for the macbook pro is £1400 !!! I paid less than less oin Feb 2007 for the entry level macbook pro. Plus my model has DVI and FW400 so no adapter leads required. - glossy screens only for the pro models - no thank you. - macbook has no FW port anymore. Which means no more home video as the camcorder won't connect to it. - base mac book price for the revised model is a whopping £949. Holy rip off Batman! - New cinema display is useless to me without a set of pricey adapters, plus its way overpriced to say to dell wfp2008 24 inch screen. Complete crap from apple - and this is coming from someone who normally loves their stuff.

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reflux Modder Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 59	Lovely designs, but they're looking more and more like PCs now they've dropped the all-white.

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