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what i want in the 2012 macbook pro
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<blockquote data-quote="cwa107" data-source="post: 1343813" data-attributes="member: 24098"><p>DisplayPort is the functional equivalent of HDMI - and with Thunderbolt, it's even more versatile. Although I would like a second Thunderbolt port, with some kind of lock-in mechanism, as I suspect that port will loosen up over time, and it would really suck to lose something like an external graphics card to the wiggle of a wire.</p><p></p><p>But right now, a cheap OWC HDMI adapter will accomplish the same function as splicing in an HDMI port, which really wasn't developed as a PC video connection to begin with.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The current model can, it just depends on the thickness of your flash drive. Many (most) are thin enough now that this is a non-issue. If it means compromising the design of the Unibody case, then I'd just as soon say "leave it alone".</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Heat is a non-issue in the current model, unless the machine is under load. And if it's under load, every notebook on the market can get uncomfortably warm. Running a Safari, Mail and some productivity apps, my MBP never gets to more than body temperature at the bottom. Gaming or running Flash pages is another story.</p><p></p><p>There's no need for third party software now - in fact, I would argue that using something like SMCFanControl is unwise. </p><p></p><p>Get yourself a lap desk and you'll be a much happier person.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Agreed on this point, although I can't remember the last time I bought a CD. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>It already is.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>LOL, OK, now you're trying to make it something it's not. If you want a gaming laptop, buy the Alienware and call it a day.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I suspect that will be a non-issue if and when the MacBook Pro comes with the Ivy Bridge chipset.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I would also agree there. But seeing as how these aren't really gaming boxes, I would be surprised if it stayed at 512MB.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Not sure why... Front Row isn't included in Lion, so there's little to use the remote to drive. But I agree, if you eliminate bundled items, you should at least lower the price to suit.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Even in US prices, I would agree. The overall cost of notebooks continue to decline as the desktop is declining. Apple will always command a certain premium, but that premium is getting fatter, especially on the 15" model.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I wish the Kensington lock slot was a little more offset from the optical drive slot. It gets in the way when the lock is in place. I'd also like the palm rest edge to be tapered, it's way too sharp on my early 2011 model (although I understand it's less severe on the newer units). I also wish that Apple would apply some kind of an enamel to the aluminum to keep it from being so susceptible to scratches. I had my Speck hardshell off for a few days, and got my first scratch along the bottom. I still have no idea what did it. It seems like you could breathe on the aluminum and scratch it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cwa107, post: 1343813, member: 24098"] DisplayPort is the functional equivalent of HDMI - and with Thunderbolt, it's even more versatile. Although I would like a second Thunderbolt port, with some kind of lock-in mechanism, as I suspect that port will loosen up over time, and it would really suck to lose something like an external graphics card to the wiggle of a wire. But right now, a cheap OWC HDMI adapter will accomplish the same function as splicing in an HDMI port, which really wasn't developed as a PC video connection to begin with. The current model can, it just depends on the thickness of your flash drive. Many (most) are thin enough now that this is a non-issue. If it means compromising the design of the Unibody case, then I'd just as soon say "leave it alone". Heat is a non-issue in the current model, unless the machine is under load. And if it's under load, every notebook on the market can get uncomfortably warm. Running a Safari, Mail and some productivity apps, my MBP never gets to more than body temperature at the bottom. Gaming or running Flash pages is another story. There's no need for third party software now - in fact, I would argue that using something like SMCFanControl is unwise. Get yourself a lap desk and you'll be a much happier person. Agreed on this point, although I can't remember the last time I bought a CD. It already is. LOL, OK, now you're trying to make it something it's not. If you want a gaming laptop, buy the Alienware and call it a day. I suspect that will be a non-issue if and when the MacBook Pro comes with the Ivy Bridge chipset. I would also agree there. But seeing as how these aren't really gaming boxes, I would be surprised if it stayed at 512MB. Not sure why... Front Row isn't included in Lion, so there's little to use the remote to drive. But I agree, if you eliminate bundled items, you should at least lower the price to suit. Even in US prices, I would agree. The overall cost of notebooks continue to decline as the desktop is declining. Apple will always command a certain premium, but that premium is getting fatter, especially on the 15" model. I wish the Kensington lock slot was a little more offset from the optical drive slot. It gets in the way when the lock is in place. I'd also like the palm rest edge to be tapered, it's way too sharp on my early 2011 model (although I understand it's less severe on the newer units). I also wish that Apple would apply some kind of an enamel to the aluminum to keep it from being so susceptible to scratches. I had my Speck hardshell off for a few days, and got my first scratch along the bottom. I still have no idea what did it. It seems like you could breathe on the aluminum and scratch it. [/QUOTE]
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