New Aluminum Macbooks?

sam, call steve and ask him whats taking so much time

 

I wish Apple would ditch the use of aluminum cases on laptops completely. I would have bought a MBP instead of my XPS if it wasn't for the case. I don't want a $2500 laptop wrapped in a weak aluminum case. I'm a truckdriver and my lappy goes everywhere I do. If I was to drop a MBP like my others have it would distort/bend the case instead of a scratch. Put a strong case on the MBP and I'll buy it.

 

Well, there's the answer for yah . I would say Macs wouldn't be targeted at "rougher" users at all, say the army or truck drivers and such. For those, definitely the more well-built notebooks like Lenovo Thinkpads or Panasonic Toughbooks are a good idea.

 

I have a Dell 8200, a HP dv5210, and a XPS 1710. They have all been plenty tough(except for the sloppy screen hinges and flexy chassis on the HP). Don't get me wrong, I would love to buy a MBP but for the case. I am thinking about selling the 8200 and HP and buying a black macbook.

 

god, finally appleinsider came up with some more good news confirming the pictures from the chinese leak, I'm so happy! Come on release the new pros in July apple, please!!

 

I hope they do it in July so I can get the free ipod to

 

Do the current MacBooks (non-pro) support the new track-pad gestures?

 

No, they do not, unfortunately .

 

I assume that the free iPod promotion is to help clear inventory and make room for the new models. That being said, I don't really expect to see anything new until after this promotion is over (September 15). I hope I'm wrong. Here's hoping for an earlier release and for a 13" (or smaller) MBP.

 

Montevina drops in three days, after that we play the waiting game...

 

Yes, its a double bonus, really...Apple usually releases new iPods in September or October, and it helps Apple clear out older inventory like this, but at the same time its also a nice promotion to entice people to purchase Macs for school. So double bonus.