Next MacBook Pro update rumored to include multi-touch

Noxian · Feb 12, 2008

Jez said:
Anyone think it will have a new design?

Or just look like the existing design just slimmer etc.

I would love a 15inch black MBP, it would look awesome!

I am bias since I just bought a MBP but I really dont see much of a reason to change the design its still leaps and bounds better then most other laptops in its class.

Stanleyboy · Feb 12, 2008

Noxian said:
I am bias since I just bought a MBP but I really dont see much of a reason to change the design its still leaps and bounds better then most other laptops in its class.

I part agree but expect a design overhaul, it has been a long time since the MBP has seen any changes, after all it is still in the guise of the powerbook and Apple like to stay ahead and often re-invent their product line to do so. Look at the recent evolution of the Imac and Ipods.

I'm hoping it comes slightly thinner and in black and just wish they would hurry up as my money is itching to be spent.

sl33pyriceboi · Feb 12, 2008

tinner would be nice.....but doesnt matter.....what matters is

proc. upgrade
graphics card upgrade

then im good =]

Sennec · Feb 12, 2008

Stanleyboy said:
I part agree but expect a design overhaul, it has been a long time since the MBP has seen any changes, after all it is still in the guise of the powerbook and Apple like to stay ahead and often re-invent their product line to do so. Look at the recent evolution of the Imac and Ipods.

I'm hoping it comes slightly thinner and in black and just wish they would hurry up as my money is itching to be spent.

Black like in MacBook black? Or like iMac black?

ICD-EVIL · Feb 12, 2008

iMac black

caloge · Feb 12, 2008

i was thinking more like ipod classic black (or is that the same black as Imac black)

Macbookpro_cl · Feb 13, 2008

I am actually dying to buy a macbook but since I heard this 'update' rumour I've tried to resist.

I love the design - it's so classy, i hope they don't change it to black key boards, ew.

Anyone know any updates re: release date??
Does it take longer to come to other countries (australia) after it's released in US?

the8thark · Feb 13, 2008

Usually with within a couple of days of the US site being updated, our Aussie one is updated too. And it's nice to see another Queenslander on here. Welcome to the forums.

sl33pyriceboi · Feb 14, 2008

Want Mac Book Pro!

Gnebulous · Feb 14, 2008

You'd think that with all the colors that iPods, iMacs, etc... come in they'd include that option with the MBP, but maybe they just want to keep the sleek professional silver. Ultimately I don't care because i'll be buying a colored hard case anyway.

Think the new MBP will have an option for SSD? With all the upgrades i'm already looking to get, the SSD upgrade will probably be too rich for my blood ($999 on the MBA). How large do they make SSD drives?

kgeier82 · Feb 14, 2008

looking to buy a new MBP here... I hope they release it soon though!

Id like to see a bigger HD standard, maybe 250. of course the new chips, maybe a better gfx, but not necessary

also maybe an option for 1680x1050 on 15".

lastly, @ the very least a LATCH redesign, that thing was crap on my first mbp. But id like to see an entire case refresh. I dont like the MBP keyboard as much as the macbook. The macbook is def. a quicker typer for me, i found i was catching fingers on the edges of the pro keys ALL THE TIME.

Hope for Chaos · Feb 14, 2008

I've been watching the MBP's ever since I decided my next computer would be a mac...well as soon as I have the money I'll buy a mac since my laptop is pretty new. I would really like to see a hard drive upgrade. The current macbook pro is fine except paying $75 for an extra 40GB. I don't even need a new one and could buy refurbished its just the fact that 120GB isn't big enough especially when I need to run windows and linux for school. Any other upgrades would be icing on the cake for me.

ebelp · Feb 15, 2008

Gnebulous said:
Think the new MBP will have an option for SSD? With all the upgrades i'm already looking to get, the SSD upgrade will probably be too rich for my blood ($999 on the MBA). How large do they make SSD drives?

I can't imagine Apple would offer the SSD for the MBP's quite yet. Not until the technology has been out for a while and the cost comes down a bit. No one is going to spend $4-5k+ on a MBP, no matter how many bells and whistles it has.

P.S. Taker · Feb 15, 2008

Getting closer me thinks????????????????

http://www.appleinsider.com/article...ng_dry_in_the_channel_ahead_of_refreshes.html

rman · Feb 15, 2008

Apple could install a small SSD for the operating system and stand hard disk for your personal data.

thinktank · Feb 16, 2008

ebelp said:
I can't imagine Apple would offer the SSD for the MBP's quite yet. Not until the technology has been out for a while and the cost comes down a bit. No one is going to spend $4-5k+ on a MBP, no matter how many bells and whistles it has.

I must be no one.....I just bought two in that range.....

thinktank · Feb 16, 2008

Gnebulous said:
You'd think that with all the colors that iPods, iMacs, etc... come in they'd include that option with the MBP, but maybe they just want to keep the sleek professional silver. Ultimately I don't care because i'll be buying a colored hard case anyway.

Think the new MBP will have an option for SSD? With all the upgrades i'm already looking to get, the SSD upgrade will probably be too rich for my blood ($999 on the MBA). How large do they make SSD drives?

64GB is about the largest I have found anywhere. When they get up in the 200GB range I may start to consider..... I love that they are basically indestructible!

Edit: That would be the largest "production" ssd. There is an ssd that is 1.6TB....but for us mere mortals 64GB is the current, a 128GB is rumored to be on the way soon.....

Gnebulous · Feb 16, 2008

rman said:
Apple could install a small SSD for the operating system and stand hard disk for your personal data.

That would be an excellent idea.

Gnebulous · Feb 16, 2008

mscadden said:
I must be no one.....I just bought two in that range.....

Count me among that group. I was on the verge of dropping a little under 4k for a souped-up 17" MBP, but now I play the waiting game....

tjacob · Feb 16, 2008

My wishlist

Penyrn Proc (definitly gonna happen)
LED Screen (already the case i think??)

Blu-Ray Option atleast
Maybe a case redesign and a touch thinner (this would be great)
200GB standard HD (and for us dreamers at 7200 rpm)
256MB gfx standard.
3 usb ports.

black macbook pro would be killer if they do it well. Although i still love the color now.