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[giga]

this is what the retina macbook looks like, from ifixit:

the heatsink assembly covers two chips, the one on the right being the nvidia gpu

See my edit.

 

[dwebo]

pfft, already went through the hassle of rehosting the ifixit picture

 

[KingKong]

more retina 13 pics:
http://9to5mac.com/2012/10/19/more-13-inch-retina-macbook-pro-pictures-surface-gallery/

from the incredibly small fan assembly shot, it looks like there isn't a discrete gpu chip in there, so the rumors that it'd only be igpu powered are probably correct

lol that looks too complex to fake but you would have to really try to take worse pictures than that

 

[Skel1ingt0n]

So, wait... we're saying:

Two fans = likely dedicated GPU?

LOVE IT! LET'S KEEP THINKING THAT!

 

[LCfiner]

So, wait... we're saying:

Two fans = likely dedicated GPU?

LOVE IT! LET'S KEEP THINKING THAT!

but the leaked pic only shows one chip in the path of the heatpipe. that would mean no dedicated GPU, if accurate.

that's a bummer for a "pro" machine.

 

[Skel1ingt0n]

but the leaked pic only shows one chip in the path of the heatpipe. that would mean no dedicated GPU, if accurate.

that's a bummer for a "pro" machine.

Oh

$1700 13" laptop with a 30" display resolution... ... ... and it doesn't have a dedicated GPU? Sorry, no thanks, Apple. 13" MacBook Air for me, I guess. Lame.

 

[Vyer]

Google running scared. Nexus 7 32Gb @ $250

http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/19/32gb-nexus-7-249-oct-29th-leak/

Yeah, and if its 249 that kind of pisses me off. I understand tech upgrades happen, but doubling the memory only 3 months in for what i paid really stings.

 

[outunderthestars]

Yeah, and if its 249 that kind of pisses me off. I understand tech upgrades happen, but doubling the memory only 3 months in for what i paid really stings.

it is. My local Staples already has them in stock.

 

[whatsinaname]

Oh

$1700 13" laptop with a 30" display resolution... ... ... and it doesn't have a dedicated GPU? Sorry, no thanks, Apple. 13" MacBook Air for me, I guess. Lame.

And that's why I think it will definitely have a dedicated GPU. Apple is the last company that is going to put a laggy/underperforming machine in the hands of customers. They wouldn't have made the jump to high resolution without achieving at least the effective performance of the previous model.

 

[Gamecocks625]

So it's looking more and more like the 3rd gen iPad will get a silent update with the lightning connector. Three size configurations for iPad mini then will likely be 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB.

Retina Mabooks, new iMacs...Apple just now getting all the 5th gen iPod touches out...

dang, busy time for those guys.

 

[LCfiner]

link for some leaked info on the new ipads. looks like my earlier prediction of no new 10" ipads might be off the mark.

http://www.macrumors.com/2012/10/19...ad-with-lightning-connector-coming-next-week/

 

[Baconsammy]

Better screen, A6, and lightning would be a pretty good upgrade for the current iPad.

 

[Majine]

Well, color me surprised. I thought updating the OG iPad at the same time would be a bad business decision. Hype goes slightly up now tho.

 

[LCfiner]

Better screen, A6, and lightning would be a pretty good upgrade for the current iPad.

At that point, they probably wouldn't come up with a new one for the spring. this would be it. 2X performance, lighter weight and new connector.

 

[Baconsammy]

At that point, they probably wouldn't come up with a new one for the spring. this would be it. 2X performance, lighter weight and new connector.

Hope so. Put more effort into iOS and improving the iMacs/Macs.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

And people were saying no New New iPad? Look at the date.. Sep 12th, this has been known a long-ass time.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=42020242&postcount=2475

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=42020448&postcount=2482

This is the interesting bit...

Those are release dates, not announcement dates.

New New iPad is just current iPad with the new dock connector.

 

[Diablohead]

I can't see apple changing the CPU and GPS stuff in an iPad 3 until next march, way too early to release a new double powered iPad, this device is still rather new!

 

[Technosteve]

Maybe the retina MacBook has a haswell processor :/ no discreet graphics makes the scroll lag even worse.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

I can't see apple changing the CPU and GPS stuff in an iPad 3 until next march, way too early to release a new double powered iPad, this device is still rather new!

You mean you hope they don't change much because you bought one.

 

[th3dude]

And you all thought I was crazy when I said I was waiting for a potential iPad refresh next week.

 

[nhlducks35]

Maybe the retina MacBook has a haswell processor :/ no discreet graphics makes the scroll lag even worse.

Damn, 3 months before it even comes out?

 

[Ephemeris]

the 13 inch retina calls to me.

Price isn't that surprising if it starts with 8GB/256 flash storage. A similarly equipped Air is around the same price, without HDMI/extra thunderbolt

Spoiler

and Retina Display

 

[Ephemeris]

And people were saying no New New iPad? Look at the date.. Sep 12th, this has been known a long-ass time.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=42020242&postcount=2475

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=42020448&postcount=2482

Ming-Chi Kuo is the only one I really pay attention to. Whoever his sources are, they're pretty good.

 

[Vard]

So it's looking more and more like the 3rd gen iPad will get a silent update with the lightning connector. Three size configurations for iPad mini then will likely be 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB.

Retina Mabooks, new iMacs...Apple just now getting all the 5th gen iPod touches out...

dang, busy time for those guys.

Are you still thinking of getting the iPad mini, or are you probably going to wait for the next iPad? Also, off-topic, I sent you a carc invite awhile back.

 

[Technosteve]

Damn, 3 months before it even comes out?

The air had a custom intel processor, it could be sandy bridge processor with haswell gpu.


Or it could be an AMD processor :lol

 

[Gamecocks625]

Are you still thinking of getting the iPad mini, or are you probably going to wait for the next iPad? Also, off-topic, I sent you a carc invite awhile back.

I haven't had a iOS device for a few weeks so I've been unable to get back to Carc. At this point it's coming down to either a 16/32GB iPad mini or a 64GB iPod touch. I'm leaning towards the touch now. Anyways, in a week or so I'll be able to get back on Carc!

 

[noah111]

More supposed iPad mini leaks;





Looks like a fake to me. The sim port isn't flush, and there's no pin hole on it. The speaker grill area has an odd outline lip. The Apple logo isn't as flush as it usually is (there's a gap between it and the aluminum material). And the lock switch has a black base, indicating a plastic piece, as opposed to Apple's switch having a metal base.

Also, maybe it's the perspective, but i'm pretty sure the 'iPad' typeface is wrong. Since the source is foreign i'm not sure if they're claiming it's the real deal or just a physical construction, though.

 

[rezuth]

I can't see apple changing the CPU and GPS stuff in an iPad 3 until next march, way too early to release a new double powered iPad, this device is still rather new!

I could see them do it if they wish this time to be the new launch platform for both iPads. Refresh and then just use this time each year instead of early, would benefit them for christmas shopping.

 

[Vyer]

it is. My local Staples already has them in stock.

Grrr. That's more distressing than my iPad maybe getting refreshed. At least I got 8 months before getting lapped. lol

 

[Tobor]

I could see them do it if they wish this time to be the new launch platform for both iPads. Refresh and then just use this time each year instead of early, would benefit them for christmas shopping.

That would mean every iOS device refreshes in the fall, though. If iPad still refreshes in the Spring, you get a big release every 6 months.

It would be a boring Spring without something new.

 

[Vyer]

That would mean every iOS device refreshes in the fall, though. If iPad still refreshes in the Spring, you get a big release every 6 months.

It would be a boring Spring without something new.

Unless they are going to have something new to fill that space

 

[Tobor]

Unless they are going to have something new to fill that space

What? I seriously doubt the TV is ready, and Macs are a niche.

 

[Zeth]

Does the 8gb Nexus 7 have any resale value? I'm thinking I should unload it now before the new prices/models.

 

[Baconsammy]

Does the 8gb Nexus 7 have any resale value? I'm thinking I should unload it now before the new prices/models.

190-200ish used if in good shape.

 

[Zeth]

190-200ish used if in good shape.

That's pretty good. Might hold on to it, but I'm not sure I want to be the guy with 3 tablets lol.

 

[JaseMath]

Better screen, A6, and lightning would be a pretty good upgrade for the current iPad.

Don't forget the better audio.

 

[kr2t0s]

People seem obsessed with the idea of an iPad getting an update in the Fall every year. These same rumors floated around when iPad 1 was released in Spring and when iPad 2 was released in spring.

Maybe this year the rumors will be right? Who knows but so far they have been wrong 2 out of 2 years.

 

[blindrocket]

Took back my iphone 5, so today I'm going to grab an iPod Touch 5th Gen.

 

[gamma]

Took back my iphone 5, so today I'm going to grab an iPod Touch 5th Gen.

Sounds like you mixed something up there.

 

[Baconsammy]

Sounds like you mixed something up there.

Or he's going with the infinitely cheaper option of dumbphone + Touch.

 

[Kal]

Any chance the MacBook Air screens might get updated.

 

[gamma]

Or he's going with the infinitely cheaper option of dumbphone + Touch.

Yeah thats dumb alright.

 

[Cheebo]

Any chance the MacBook Air screens might get updated.

It just had a refresh and airs usually only refresh once a year, nothing till hanswell next summer probably.

 

[Baconsammy]

Yeah thats dumb alright.

No dumber than paying 100+ dollars a month for cell service with stupidly low restrictions on data.

 

[Tobor]

No dumber than paying 100+ dollars a month for cell service with stupidly low restrictions on data.

It's worth it to only have to maintain and carry one device.

 

[RevDM]

iPad Mini Price Prediction:

16GB: 349.00
16GB + LTE: 479.00
32GB: 449.00
32GB + LTE: 579.00

Hoping for a $199 iPad is pretty wishful thinking. Apple has never put out a product that was competitively priced, and they make it hard to choose between models.

 

[renitou]

No dumber than paying 100+ dollars a month for cell service with stupidly low restrictions on data.

Good thing you don't have to pay 100 dollars a month if you're using the right service provider.

 

[gblues]

The other day I had to update my brother's iPod touch (8GB) to iOS 6. And guess what, I needed 2.4GB of free space to download and install the update, so basically it could only have 4GB of stuff in it.

Herp derp. The 2.4GB free space is to store the update file. While it's true that iOS6 is larger than iOS5, it's not 2.4GB larger. After the update, that space is freed up and you can use it again.

 

[Baconsammy]

It's worth it to only have to maintain and carry one device.

I'd argue it's not. Especially for women with a purse or guys that dont wear skinny jeans. My cell service is 90 dollars a year, no contract. I'll gladly pay that over 2400+ every two years on a contract. It's an easy decision for me since talking on the phone is one of the least important aspects of a smartphone to me. Mainly because voice clarity is still so awful. Convenience can be a good thing, but not when it carries an extra 2000+ dollar commitment. Personal opinion.

 

[infiniteloop]

Apple’s smaller iPad to likely start at a minimum of $329 in the U.S.

Also, iBooks 3.0