The new line of Macbooks

[bcallahan08]

Originally Posted by Gene Steinberg

Now if there was only a 17-inch version of the new form factor.

There are rumors circulating that they might release a 17-inch version at Macworld in January. Personally, I would still prefer the 15-inch.

[Gene Steinberg]

Originally Posted by bcallahan08

There are rumors circulating that they might release a 17-inch version at Macworld in January. Personally, I would still prefer the 15-inch.

Well, a little informed speculation too. The 17-inch almost always comes out somewhat later. That's my preference, but having bought one earlier this year, I won't have an intensive to upgrade until 2010.

[unclemac]

Originally Posted by Gene Steinberg

Well, a little informed speculation too. The 17-inch almost always comes out somewhat later. That's my preference, but having bought one earlier this year, I won't have an intensive to upgrade until 2010.

Unfortunately, the video of Apple's unveiling of the new MacBooks didn't include the Q&A session after the main event was over and I found this live blog archive posted at engadget:
10:57AM Q: What's up with the 17-inch?
A: Tim: It's being refreshed today as well.
I'm guessing it'll be out for MacWorld 2K9 if not sooner.
For the rest of the Q&A head on over to:
http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/14/l...tebooks-event/

[Gene Steinberg]

Originally Posted by unclemac

Unfortunately, the video of Apple's unveiling of the new MacBooks didn't include the Q&A session after the main event was over and I found this live blog archive posted at engadget:
10:57AM Q: What's up with the 17-inch?
A: Tim: It's being refreshed today as well.
I'm guessing it'll be out for MacWorld 2K9 if not sooner.
For the rest of the Q&A head on over to:
http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/14/l...tebooks-event/

Yes, I would expect an Early 2009 revision to the 17-inch model. But it's not enough incentive for me to buy early on. I'll probably wait for a Late 2009 or Early 2010 introduction.

[unclemac]

Originally Posted by Gene Steinberg

Yes, I would expect an Early 2009 revision to the 17-inch model. But it's not enough incentive for me to buy early on. I'll probably wait for a Late 2009 or Early 2010 introduction.

Hopefully, we'll see the Quad Cores/Nehalem/Core i7 CPUs or whatever they decide to call it across the line in the MacBooks & MBPros and maybe in the iMacs. For the Pros and Prosumers maybe they'll issue a 12-14" MacBook with FireWire 800, a Quad Core CPU, dual video cards or at least a dedicated one.
If they don't release the Mac Mini Pro or the "Missing Mac" I might would settle for a reasonably priced 27-30" iMac if it was a Quad Core and possibly had a better than good optional video card or the dual GPU setup.
As it stands now, I might upgrade my iMac to a Core 2 Duo from a Core Duo and possibly a larger hard drive and with the new CPU it will take and support 4GB of Ram. Not sure yet since I've got till the middle of next year on my Apple Care warranty.