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    The Macbook Revision (want and need)

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by jvis, Jul 31, 2008.

  1. jvis

    jvis Notebook Geek

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    Well there are lots of threads about what people want in the MBA or MBP for the upcoming revision, but none about the macbook. I am one of those people who want a MB and are on the verge of buying one if a solid revision of the notebook came. This thread is just to pool all the wants, needs, tidbits and rumours of what is to be the next Macbook. Please make suggestions reasonable.

    Ill start

    Aluminum Casing
    Montevina CPU
    Custom Chipset
    DDR3 Ram
    New Keyboard
    MultiTouch?

    Cant think of anymore really. I know something fantastic is going to happen but i really dont think it will involve the Macbook.
     
    jvis, Jul 31, 2008
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  2. Lethal Lottery

    Lethal Lottery Notebook Betrayer

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    800mhz ram (if possible)
    better graphics 8600 gt at least (if possible)
    alumium casing but at least make a black version (if possible)
    lighted keyboard
    memory card reader
    dvd burner standard
     
    Lethal Lottery, Jul 31, 2008
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  3. ltcommander_data

    ltcommander_data Notebook Deity

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    How can a x86 processor run on a PPC chipset? And what is a Vu chipset?
     
    ltcommander_data, Jul 31, 2008
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  4. Stone825

    Stone825 Notebook Virtuoso

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    That sounds like the macbook pro in a 13" form :)

    Anyways... what I want...

    - Keep the plastic case as long as it doesn't crack like everyones does
    - Stronger hinges
    - AMD / ATI integrated (the integrated 3200 is faster than a 8400gs 0_0 )
     
    Stone825, Jul 31, 2008
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  5. Dashpilot

    Dashpilot Notebook Guru

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    I'll bite.....

    1) Round off the edges
    2) Give it a damn card reader
    3) Deal with the heat
     
    Dashpilot, Jul 31, 2008
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  6. dbam987

    dbam987 wicked-poster

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    I think the days of the MacBook line are numbered, now that the MBA has hit the streets and has received a very warm welcome. Apple might update the MBA so it has the above, and drop the MacBook line.

    I'd like to see piano-black-aluminum casing on the MBP. That would be wicked.
     
    dbam987, Jul 31, 2008
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  7. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    The Macbook Air reception was by no means welcome... but I do agree that the MacBook design needs a revamp.
     
    Bog, Jul 31, 2008
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  8. Fredrik

    Fredrik Notebook Enthusiast

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    Umh, they would have to lower the price then. :rolleyes:
     
    Fredrik, Jul 31, 2008
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  9. dbam987

    dbam987 wicked-poster

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    Apple was quoted to say "deliver products at prices that competitors can't match." Me thinks they will drop the prices. By how much remains yet to be seen.
     
    dbam987, Jul 31, 2008
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  10. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    I'd like an aluminum shell with a redesign as well. Maybe a miniaturized version of the MacBook Pro...but I guess that's the MacBook Air. I'd like options for dedicated graphics, even if its an 8400M GS or similar, and a multitouch trackpad and of course, LED-backlit display.
     
    Sam, Jul 31, 2008
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  11. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    ^^ I don't think the cooling system of the MacBook would be able to deal with a dedicated GPU... it would explain why they've been stuck with Intel graphics.

    If they could throw a decent GPU into the MacBook, though, I would actually consider buying one in the future.
     
    Bog, Jul 31, 2008
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  12. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Mhm, the notebooks get quite hot already without it. I do hope Apple fixes it somehow.
     
    Sam, Jul 31, 2008
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  13. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    From what I've been reading at macrumors, that seems to sum up just about what everyone wants in a revision. :D
     
    talin, Jul 31, 2008
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  14. i3urtongirl

    i3urtongirl Notebook Consultant

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    The option of a matte screen would be nice also...
     
    i3urtongirl, Aug 1, 2008
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  15. Internetbound

    Internetbound Notebook Consultant

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    Superdrive on the baseline Macbook should be priority 1.
     
    Internetbound, Aug 1, 2008
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  16. MUFC

    MUFC Notebook Consultant

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    This + a cheaper blackbook.
     
    MUFC, Aug 1, 2008
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  17. RogueMonk

    RogueMonk Notebook Deity

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    Card Reader and built in fax/modem.
     
    RogueMonk, Aug 1, 2008
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  18. FFZERO

    FFZERO Notebook Evangelist

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    Here my list and I will run out and buy one:

    -Discrete GPU or high end IGP
    -Matte finshing or cheaper black version
    -DVD+-RW to be standard
    -Intel/Atheros for wifi (no more broadcom)
     
    FFZERO, Aug 2, 2008
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  19. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    ^^ I completely approve of that list. :D
     
    Bog, Aug 2, 2008
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  20. Airport-Disco

    Airport-Disco Notebook Enthusiast

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    The only thing I want is a SuperDrive, lower price for the black book, thinner (i.e. 1inch like the MBP) and any -400 dedicated card option. Hmm. Even the ATI 3200IGP would do. :D
     
    Airport-Disco, Aug 2, 2008
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