[mickdevlin]

According to this rumour, Apple will be updating the design of both the MacBook and MacBook Pro at the next revision of both machines.

[Ken Gracey]

But what about the Imac, that has to be close to some sort of change any day now also, i hope


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[MJCP]

A fact which is mentioned in the AppleInsider rumour.

[Aaron Bellette]

I think our illustrious Editor has said it before, but the element I'd really like to see in the (new) MBP would be the MBA-sized trackpad. I must say I've always liked the PowerBook/MBP design style so I wouldn't be too phased if they don't fiddle with it too much.

Aaron.

[mickdevlin]

I think our illustrious Editor has said it before, but the element I'd really like to see in the (new) MBP would be the MBA-sized trackpad. I must say I've always liked the PowerBook/MBP design style so I wouldn't be too phased if they don't fiddle with it too much.

I agree with both of you regarding the MBA trackpad on the MBP. The rumour suggests that the MBP changes will be minimal; after all, it's already a great design.

[Ken Gracey]

It's a great design, but apple like the great man John lennon ( RIP) always said i change my appearance every 6 months , to keep you guys guessing.


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[Some Random Bloke]

It's been asked before - but how do you improve on such a minimalist design? It'd just have to be in the curves or something, wouldn't it? I'd hate to see it go the way of a lot of the rubbish out there. And I notice the Vaio is looking more minimalist nowadays (judging from the TV ads only).

[mickdevlin]

It's been asked before - but how do you improve on such a minimalist design?

Most of the changes to the MBP will be internal. According to the rumour, the only major difference externally will be the larger trackpad (like that of the MBA)

[Danny Gorog]

God it's so time for an upgrade to the MBP. But how to improve? More cues from MacBook Air, lighter, less ports, bigger capacity, SSD capability, better battery life, HDMI port?

While the current design is dated it's still the best looking full featured notebook on the market. As a comparison check out this monstrosity (Qosmio F40) from Toshiba (I'd link to it directly but Toshiba.com.au is such a pathetic website it hides internal links). While crazy Japanese companies are pushing out this shit why would Apple bother doing anything to update their line of notebooks.

[Gillymaru]

I am hoping the macbook gets a complete revision. The white look is starting to get dated and really doesn't fit in the Apple line any longer.
Even the ipod has ditched the white look some time ago.
Bring on some style!

[mickdevlin]

I am hoping the macbook gets a complete revision. The white look is starting to get dated and really doesn't fit in the Apple line any longer.

That's what the rumour suggests.

[MJCP]

Most of the changes to the MBP will be internal. According to the rumour, the only major difference externally will be the larger trackpad (like that of the MBA)

There's also long been a rumour that the display bezel of the new MBP will be black, like the current-model iMacs. And there's also a persistent rumour that the casing will be wedge-shaped, like the Air. Sounds cool, but how would you fit an optical drive?

[mickdevlin]

There's also long been a rumour that the display bezel of the new MBP will be black, like the current-model iMacs. And there's also a persistent rumour that the casing will be wedge-shaped, like the Air. Sounds cool, but how would you fit an optical drive?

I think the shape of the case will remain unchanged.

[perception]

I hope that apple still offers a polycarbonate laptop. I had 2 aluminium powerbooks and they both got dents in them. I like that the macbook is tough. I think that apple should offer a nvidia graphics card in the macbook line up. This would probably sway the masses to come and try the mac laptop lineup. It would mean that better games would be possible on mac and for the macbook to become a better all round machine i think that mac should offer this in a "upper range" macbook and still keep an onboard graphics machine for basic users.

[mickdevlin]

I hope that apple still offers a polycarbonate laptop.

I think you're hope is a forlorn one, as demonstrated by the latest rumour on this topic.

[Some Random Bloke]

I think you're hope is a forlorn one, as demonstrated by the latest rumour on this topic.

Do you think they'll offer them in anything other than silver? I could dig a cherry coloured Macbook.

[perception]

A rumor doesn't make it gospel now does it. However they probably will change the build components, i just want a machine that is as hard wearing as the macbook polycarbonate shell is. If it aint broke dont fix it.

[mickdevlin]

Do you think they'll offer them in anything other than silver? I could dig a cherry coloured Macbook.

Someone will find a way to do that, just as they've done for the MBP. It probably won't be cheap though.

[macchef]

ohhhh i don't know. i can get soooo caught up in all the 'whatsgonnahappen' stuff. sometimes ive gotta tell myself to just sit back and enjoy what ive got. and thats a mbp. after a few years of slogging it out on a g4 ibook, i bought this in jan, and OMG if it's not the best goddam machine! sure new updates will invariably be better/lighter/faster etc, but for me, right now, i'm loving this alum baby.

[gazza]

God it's so time for an upgrade to the MBP. But how to improve? More cues from MacBook Air, lighter, less ports, bigger capacity, SSD capability, better battery life, HDMI port?

One possibility (in parallel development with the iPhone??) is a 3G/3.5G chipset/module to give HSDPA (and also GPS?) coverage. Of course, Wi-Fi is available in many locations, including homes and offices, but for true ‘almost anywhere’ connectivity, at high speed, a 3.5G wireless modem, with both HSDPA and HSUPA – for high speed downloads and uploads - is the way some non-Intel manufacturers have been going. This gets away from having annoying "bits" sticking out of your machine which can be damaged or lost.

iTwire explains - Ericsson says that HSPA is the “world’s most widely deployed mobile broadband technology, with more than 185 commercially deployed networks available around the world serving more than one billion subscribers.” and describes Ericcson, Dell and Lenovo plans for their current/future laptops.

You would think that Apple would have to be considering these developments in their upcoming MacBook and MBP upgrades.

gazza