Superthin MacBook in the works?
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CNET Networks)
Could this be the headliner at next month's MacWorld? Or perhaps share the stage with an iPhone or an iTV? The volume is increasing about the rumored return of a 12-inch Apple laptop, the likes of which have not been seen since the now-defunct 12-inch PowerBook. This time around, Apple's version of an ultraportable laptop, which Mac OS Rumors is calling the "MacBook Thin," reportedly will feature a 12-inch wide-screen display and similar specs as current MacBook Pro models, including Core 2 Duo processors, 667MHz DDR2 memory, 120GB (or bigger) hard drive, and ATI Radeon Mobility X1600 or Nvidia GeForce Go 7600 graphics. It'll be thinner than current MacBook Pro models--which aren't exactly chunky at just an inch thick--while still finding room to squeeze in an optical drive, a feature commonly left out of ultraportables. Finally, Mac OS Rumors reports that the battery will run for 6.5 hours and perhaps as long as 8 hours.
Via Ars Technica.
One thing I am excited about is that the internals of the MacBook may be improved as a result. If Apple can effectively put a decent graphics card into a 12" laptop, MacBooks may evolve past the 64Mb GMA. (Personally, I would prefer buying the 13" MacBook when Leopard comes out. 12" is too small for my personal comfort)
The confusion occurs when Apple users read normal articles that use the words "ultra-thin". It begins the speculative processes in their minds of a laptop as thin as the iPod Nano!!
Why do all of the other coutries get the best tech first!! (even Canada does for pete's sake!!
personally consider a 12" to be "ultraportable," but whatever you call it that
nitche is huge right now. Size and weight matters a lot to those who lug thier
computer around all the time. I love my 15" MacBook Pro, but on an airplane
it's uber-annoying because it doesn't fit on the tray!
If the 12" comes out this year, I know a lot of my friends who will get it, as
will my wife for sure. The current 13" Macbook dosen't have all the features
and is a bit chunky in my opinion. Currently, most of my collegues looking
for portability are opting for the new Sony 10.8" or whatever. An Apple
option would be nice!
Apple:
1: Do these editors ever read other rumor sites? The word has been out since
the 14th that the iPhone (which by the was won"t be the name, it's already
taken) will be announced this monday.
2: More importantly, does Apple ever read the rumor and fan sites? I so highly
doubt that. If Apple checked those sites, then we wouldn't be getting the
current garbage that is no different from the original stuff. When we ask
Apple for something, there should be a response.
months ago. I don't beleive howuninformed the writer of this was.
where close to good battery time. My ipod only has about 2 hours and my
macbook 2.0 is only good for 2 hours and 45 minutes. If apple can get even 4
hours I would be happy.
- not bad....
- by thomusvoo December 17, 2006 8:40 PM PST
- hopefully this is true. i need to get a new computer. a laptop is ideal of a student like me.
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