There have been a lot of rumors lately that Apple is about to update their MacBook Pro line of laptops. Information has pointed to this Thursday as being the day the new machines will be rolled out but images and specs of the new machines have leaked a bit early.
Several different resources have leaked the information but all of it was pulled together at Macrumors.com. They are claiming that the images are 100% real and that the specs are accurate too.
The images also show a new port that was also rumored, which will most likely be Intel's LightPeak technology. Apple is rumored to be supporting this new port and Intel is supposedly also going to release information about the new technology on Thursday too.
Image Credit: Mac4ever.com, fscklog.com
Comments (58)
ReplyThe leak wasn't about 13" it was about LightPeak being called Thunderbolt!
Depends on how you look at it, all the specs of the 13in got leaked including thunderbolt...
Ya, most of the specs seem pretty similar to the current Mbook Pro. I think the Thunderbolt is going to be their main focus for this release.
also they decided to go with german for their spec sheet.. interesting strategy.
Interesting, I'm still waiting for the specs of the 15" model before I decide between a MBP or MBA
lol Intel Graphics.
Yeah lol.
lol
Yeah, screw Intel's NVidia lawsuit, not very good for consumers it seems.
finally apple is putting an i5 into the 13" MBP? it's about time...
isn't that a mini display port?
its actually a mini display port but according to macrumors it doubles as a thunderbolt port
What's with the meagre specs? They aren't bad but Apples MBP range always seems to be catching up to competitors.
I agree. The specs are a bit of a disappointment. The only interesting thing going on here to me is that Thunderbolt port. And that they stopped being cheap about Core 2 Duo in their 13" model.
They could have at least used SandyBridge in it instead of an I5 with crap Intel graphics.
(Yes, i know there were issues with the SATA controller.)
(Yes, i know there were issues with the SATA controller.)
This is Sandy Bridge. Sandy Bridge uses an HD 3000 which is on par to the GeForce 320M.
That's not so bad then. Hopefully the price won't be insane.
This is Sandy Bridge. Sandy Bridge uses an HD 3000 which is on par to the GeForce 320M.
I doubt this claim, its a rip off to me comparing an Intel graphics card to an Nvidia one? Seems more like a really expenisive netbook with an i5 cpu.
I doubt this claim, its a rip off to me comparing an Intel graphics card to an Nvidia one? Seems more like a really expenisive netbook with an i5 cpu.
For months there have been benchmarks comparing HD 3000 and and 320M, for the most part both are equal but there are a few games which exceed on intel and some on nvidia.
I doubt this claim, its a rip off to me comparing an Intel graphics card to an Nvidia one? Seems more like a really expenisive netbook with an i5 cpu.
Oh please don't use a MiniDP port for LightPeak...
As far as price point goes, I'm worried because SlashGear claims the base price point for the 13" is going to be around $1,600, which would be a HUGE problem for me.
That would be crazy. I expect around $1200.
As far as price point goes, I'm worried because SlashGear claims the base price point for the 13" is going to be around $1,600, which would be a HUGE problem for me.
Maybe they dont use it cuz that SATA bug, maybe they're wating for ivy to use it in MacBook series
As someone pointed out to me in the forums the other day, the Sandy Bridge SATA bug would be irrelevant in a notebook, since it doesn't affect the first two SATA ports (and a notebook would only have two anyway).
don't quite get it yet..the thunderbolt is exactly the same minidisplay port does that mean existing macbook pro user can benefits it too? hopefully can go through software update to support that feature for those who already own a mac..
I was looking at getting an upgrade with all the rumours (higher resolution, lighter, SSD, etc.) but apart from the Sandy Bridge i5 it seems to be the same as the current one. Massive dissapointment if this is the actual final specs unless they also reduce the price.
Yeah, the higher res display was something I was interested in. It would be strange to stick with 1280x800 when the Air is higher res. My mid-2009 13" MBP is fast enough for most things.
OMG put down the mouse...
I was looking at getting an upgrade with all the rumours (higher resolution, lighter, SSD, etc.) but apart from the Sandy Bridge i5 it seems to be the same as the current one. Massive dissapointment if this is the actual final specs unless they also reduce the price.
You obviously have no clue about electronics. Something like light peak definitely requires a hardware upgrade.
While they're at it, how about an update to enable USB 3.0 on USB 2.0 ports?
what about liquidmetal ?
Liquid Illusion or maybe only on 17 inch models. Who knows?
Forgive my noobness, but what is lightpeak and what is so good about it?
fiber optic system to eventually exceed usb 3, it can host multiple devices at the same time like display keyboard and mouse and some other stuff.
It was suppose to originally use glass but Intel opted for copper due to cost. If successful it'll replace usb.
fiber optic system to eventually exceed usb 3, it can host multiple devices at the same time like display keyboard and mouse and some other stuff.
It was suppose to originally use glass but Intel opted for copper due to cost. If successful it'll replace usb.
You just contrdicted yourself there. It can't be both fiber optic and copper at the same time.
fiber optic system to eventually exceed usb 3, it can host multiple devices at the same time like display keyboard and mouse and some other stuff.
It was suppose to originally use glass but Intel opted for copper due to cost. If successful it'll replace usb.
Nah, it won't replace USB. You all thought Firewire would replace USB...it didn't. Firewire got replaced instead. This new thing is too expensive and as long as USB can be revised and use the same connector, Intel will have a hard time replacing it.
You just contrdicted yourself there. It can't be both fiber optic and copper at the same time.
Didn't notice, thanks.
Silly Apple, putting a $500 laptop inside an apple logo and charging more than a thousand for it.
As long as stupid people exist, Apple will thrive.
The Macbook Air has a Core2Duo, nearly every netbook on the market has an Atom. The Air uses an Nvidia 320M GPU, most netbooks use Intel 3100 or 3150 graphics. The Air has a 1366x768 resolution screen, even if it is only 11". That's still far better than the majority of netbooks.
Still overpriced for an underpowered laptop. I would expect at least a core i7 and a 460M GTX for that price.
It's the first time I recollect Apple promoting Intel with that type of generic logo.
Usually it's just a shiny square with intel written inside..
Also seems odd that they are promoting 'Dual core processor'. Hardly worth mentioning in this day and age, surely?!
Something doesn't smell quite right .
Intel graphics, i5 processor, looks like an overpriced PC to me.
Really? THAT argument is what you're bringing to the table (with your windows avatar)... Don't you have an old rumor about WP7 tiles + tablet to praise and hope it's an (insert apple product) killer or some other trolling to tend to?
I will add that the Intel graphics is fail, but this is the 13in model...
I hope that the Intel GPU are only for the 13" MacBook Pro. I hope that the 15/17 will continu to use a better GPU.
As it is, this MBP 13" update is not a big deal... Other than the i5, everything else is almost the same and Thunderbolt well... No use as of now.
4GB? gawd, with DDR3 I'd want at least 6GB in trichannel ever since the i7 first came out, I couldn't see myself going less then 6GB
So, what exactly do you do that requires 6 GB?
Nothing you can do on Tard OS X that would require 6GB. I can see why you are perplexed.
So, what exactly do you do that requires 6 GB?
Something my Macbook Pro with 4GB would struggle with
What do I do when I want to plug in an external monitor and a high speed I/O device at the same time? I think this combo port is kinda dumb.
Intel Graphics?....LOL...OK, so I take it since they went "backwards" in video quality by putting that Intel Video crap in it, the price will go down on them too right?.....Pfffffff..........yeah right.
I havn't checked the specs of it but it doesn't necessarily have to be much worse than the nvidia one that was in before
Why do we need yet another port in the PC game?