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WWDC12 Thread of iOS 6, Mac OS X Mountain Lion and iCloud
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Hardware company wants you to upgrade hardware.
Hmmm, bit disappointed in the Air. No 1080p options or anything.
SSD upgrade prices are nuts, but i guess that's standard for SSD's anyway.
Can't believe so few people have half decent laptops other then the Airs now with ultrabooks, only one i'm comparing now is Zenbook Prime.
When is the store back up?
SSD upgrade prices are nuts, but i guess that's standard for SSD's anyway.
Can't believe so few people have half decent laptops other then the Airs now with ultrabooks, only one i'm comparing now is Zenbook Prime.
When is the store back up?
opticalmace
Member
Was hoping for something more for the MBA... hard to look past the Zenbook Prime's display now.
But we'll see.
But we'll see.
You can have it shut. If you're feeling fancy, you can even pick up one of these things:
keeping the lid shut with the latest 2011 and probably 2012 MBP is a bit dicier since temps will rise and the CPU will throttle down to compensate. i've had it happen several times rendering in After Effects using that exact dock (which I love to pieces). i've had some success by, literally, opening up the MBP and disassembling it to remove the heatsinks and reapply thermal paste that looked to be poured on by a blind worker. that lowered my idle temps by quite a bit.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
better form factor, not having to be plugged directly into the wall outlet.
edit.
Mac Pro got a silent update. spec bump (I think)
Gary Whitta
Member
Stealth updates for iMac and Mac Pro later this summer, anyone?
Interesting.
StrikerObi
Member
Very nice, and it includes an ethernet port now.
there is a little new sign on the mac pro
diffusionx
Gold Member
The Apple Store has "NEW" listed above Mac Pro but it doesn't look new.
criesofthepast
Member
You can have it shut. If you're feeling fancy, you can even pick up one of these things:
BookArc Stand.
Thanks guys. Can't believe I never considered that as an option. I have a 42 inch sharp aquos I could even set it up with and the retina display would transfer amazingly to it I'm sure. Made even easier now with hdmi on the MacBooks. Now just gotta save up some cash. lol
So who's hooking up with iOS 6 today?
waiting for someone to say its available....
AHA-Lambda
Member
new Mac Pro? I can't tell at first glance what is different but it does show on the page that it is new like the MBA and MBP.
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_mac/family/mac_pro
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_mac/family/mac_pro
Wish there was a way to keep my MBA "awake" (aka connected to my wifi network and downloading stuff) without needing to keep the lid open. None of the apps that are supposed to do it work either. But with all the talk about an external monitor working while the MBA/MBP is closed I think it might be possible to trick it to think something was connected when in reality it wasn't?
Particle Physicist
between a quark and a baryon
you can have it shut. i used to do that all the time.
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_mac/family/macbook_pro
Store is up for US. UK still down.
Store is up for US. UK still down.
Oppo
Member
You can have it shut. If you're feeling fancy, you can even pick up one of these things:
BookArc Stand.
Ooooh.
See what I want to do, is use my 27" iMac as a second monitor with the new MB, via Thunderbolt. If I can do that, it's fucking bought.
15 seconds into the mountain lion video - http://www.apple.com/osx/
Is this siri or just diction?
nvm - its dictation
Is this siri or just diction?
nvm - its dictation
Gary Whitta
Member
256gb SSD on the base MacBook Pro (retina) seems kinda low for people who will be working with a lot of intensive media files. Like, you know, MacBook Pro users.
I predict a standard spec bump to Ivy Bridge for the iMac.
Next year a new top tier 21 inch iMac with new design and Retina.
Also, thunderbolt HDD would thing easier I guess.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
TO ALL DESIGNERS
I am using the MBP for the Adobe Suite and Final Cut Pro.
Is the jump to 16gb going to be noticeable? Or should I stick with 8?
I am using the MBP for the Adobe Suite and Final Cut Pro.
Is the jump to 16gb going to be noticeable? Or should I stick with 8?
Buddha Beam
Banned
Even though I have an iPad 3, I agree with you that it's bullshit. You're talking about a device people paid $500+ for less than 3 years ago. If I'm going to drop that kind of cash, I want at least 4 years of support for the damn thing.
yep. devices have to be paired and the monitor has to be connected before you shut the lid. once that's done you can keep the lid closed indefinitely so long as you don't power down the machine. it sleeps and wakes with a closed lid and an external keyboard/mouse just fine.
It said redesigned stores, plural, but no other details. We'll have to wait and see.
show me your skeleton
Member
really want to sell my 2010 15'' i7 to put towards one of these new pro beauties...
Mailenstein
Member
As well as the 8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3L RAM.
Busy fucking us over.
Awesome Animals
Member
You can have it shut. If you're feeling fancy, you can even pick up one of these things:
BookArc Stand.
Wow, I know what I'm spending some money on *swoon*
Or the hardware doesn't have the capabilities to run the new os?
Now if only the Developer Center would return with the iOS6 beta...
do you do you work with video? how often do you work in print? 16GB is the glorious race. join us. if the newest MBPs are user-upgradable in RAM, you'll get a far better price on newegg.
Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
The 17" is dead... doesn't look like anyone here is talking about it.
criesofthepast
Member
So is the return policy no hassle with apple? Can I buy online one of the pros and return in an apple store no questions asked and get my money back? Or do I have to ship it back to them? Want to play around with one first.
Never returned an apple product before.
Also, Canada store not up yet?
Never returned an apple product before.
Also, Canada store not up yet?
CoffeeExpress
Member
Can anybody tell me if these new macbook pros are upgradable? I see the SSD for the version im eyeing up is 256GB and would like to install larger SSD later.
Awesome Animals
Member
What are the differences between Airport Express and Apple TV? Does the latter just have an integrated iTunes service but still does all the things the former does?
UK people - just do what I do. Fly somewhere where it's cheaper and then factor in the price savings into the cost of your flight.
I'm gonna buy one of those new Macbook Pros later this year so I'm going to fly to Thailand, Hong Kong or somewhere else where the prices are cheaper. The savings should more than cover the cost of the flight.
Alternatively, find a student to help you purchase the Macbook. You could probably find a student on Gumtree or something who would buy one for you. Just throw him £50 or something. Can get Applecare for £40 through the student store, too.
I'm gonna buy one of those new Macbook Pros later this year so I'm going to fly to Thailand, Hong Kong or somewhere else where the prices are cheaper. The savings should more than cover the cost of the flight.
Alternatively, find a student to help you purchase the Macbook. You could probably find a student on Gumtree or something who would buy one for you. Just throw him £50 or something. Can get Applecare for £40 through the student store, too.
They are adding some nice features, but some are still catch up. 3D maps are cute but I'll miss street view, an actual practical feature to give you info on a location, and it was really nicely done in the iOS app. I guess 3D will be useful if I ever turn into superman and have to fly to an unfaimiliar town.
Turn by turn is really good, but again something that both android and Nokia have had for ages, and that you could get in several apps on iPhone.
I guess it's a 'sum of the parts' thing though
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Yeah I use Final Cut Pro but realistically 90% of my workload is split between Web and Print development.
Hopefully this beast is upgradeable.