Specs of Next Gen Macbook Pro

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BobYoMeowMeow wrote on 2012-06-11 18:34

-2880 x 1800 resolution
-a quad-core i7 running up to 2.7GHz
-up to 16GB RAM
-GeForce Kepler graphics (GT650M)
-up to 768GB internal flash storage
It will weigh just under 4.5 lbs and ship with a 15" screen.

The lowest end model with a 2.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM and 256GB internal storage will start at $2,199

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2405589,00.asp

wasn't aware there were graphically intense games for Macs
Yoorah wrote on 2012-06-11 19:14

It'll need that GPU in order to handle that high resolution screen. I doubt you're going to get good frame rates while playing games at decent quality settings even with that GPU, however.

People generally install Windows on Macs to play games. xd
Claudia wrote on 2012-06-11 21:19

$2.2k for base model

I died a little inside.
Osayidan wrote on 2012-06-11 22:06

Any new macbook air specs?
I want to see what apple is doing to fight off ultrabooks. Their competition will just make the market better.
Yoorah wrote on 2012-06-11 22:07

$2k isn't that much money for a laptop. It's how much I paid for my first laptop in like 2003!

The question is whether it's worth it, compared to the alternatives out there right now. And in this regard, I do not see who the target market would be when it comes to the features that this thing offers at such a premium.

If I wanted to dump $2k on a laptop with a sexyness factor, the Sony VAIO Z series still has this Macbook beat.
Taycat wrote on 2012-06-11 22:13

It's only $2k because Apple needs money apparently. Even if they make deals with schools and shit.
I'll never understand why they make them that expensive.
Claudia wrote on 2012-06-12 00:06

Quote from Mythical Detective Loki;884894:
It's only $2k because Apple needs money apparently.

That's a joke, right?
RebeccaBlack wrote on 2012-06-12 00:39

Quote from BobYoMeowMeow;884782:
-2880 x 1800 resolution

WHAT?

My desktop monitor isn't even capable of this! And I was thinking of upgrading it at some point to 2560x1600. There's absolutely no way that can be right...

I'm not sure if these kinds of specs are normal for laptops, but it seems like the CPU isn't anywhere near powerful enough and the resolution, GPU and RAM are overkill for something that won't even play games, and it may pose problems for virtual machines with an i7 at a base of 2.3 and a max of 2.7. I can see it using 8GB (of RAM) or maybe even 12, but 16? I feel like they should've dropped some of the graphical things and tried to stuff a 3GHz i7 in there or something... not sure if that's even reasonably possible for laptops.

lol at 2880x1800 on a 15 inch screen. Would be interesting to look at but I almost wonder if the difference is very visible from 1080p and similar resolutions with a screen that small.

Maybe I'm just weird, but I don't see what this laptop specializes in. I feel like it's all weird and backwards and they distributed the money the wrong way.

Oh, just saw in the article it turbo boosts up to 3.7GHz. That's definitely more than usual for an i7 at 2.7...
BobYoMeowMeow wrote on 2012-06-12 01:09

it's apple
their target audience are hipsters
BobYoMeowMeow wrote on 2012-06-13 16:03

lol
you can't upgrade the RAM after buying it
http://ifixit.org/2753/macbook-pro-with-retina-display-teardown/
Cucurbita wrote on 2012-06-13 17:05

A lot of games are starting to be made for MACs, though thats not anything to hold out for.

When this releases, you can buy yourself a pre owned macbook pro for like 60 dollars as all the apple fanatics hurrily try to cash in on their outdated product for the new one. I say this looks like a great opportunity to get me a cheap laptop.
RebeccaBlack wrote on 2012-06-14 17:47

Quote from Cucurbita;885943:
A lot of games are starting to be made for MACs, though thats not anything to hold out for.

When this releases, you can buy yourself a pre owned macbook pro for like 60 dollars as all the apple fanatics hurrily try to cash in on their outdated product for the new one. I say this looks like a great opportunity to get me a cheap laptop.

That's a good idea. I need to keep an eye on Ebay the first few days this is released. Is there even a release date yet?
Claudia wrote on 2012-06-14 19:49

I feel like it's in October.

Which is also around the time that people expect Apple to announce a new iPhone as well.
Yoorah wrote on 2012-06-14 20:42

Actually, it seems like this screen might well be worth the money for some people. Apparently, aside from the extreme resolution, it uses a top-grade IPS panel. You get nice colours, dark blacks, sweet viewing angles, etc. And Apple has a pretty nice system in place to control the display; it doesn't work at its full resolution for showing you the OS desktop, as that would make text too small for many. Instead, it runs at a standard 1440x900 resolution, but it uses the extra pixels in between to enhance sharpness. If you want more viewing area, however, you can sacrifice some of this sharpness boost for viewing area. You get the best of both worlds.. and then some.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/5998/macbook-pro-retina-display-analysis

If you can pay for it, that is. (And if you have a practical justification for paying for it, like professional work.)

The only real disadvantage of this system is repair-ability. Almost all the parts are fused/glued together. If anything breaks, Apple will probably replace the whole unit and give you a new one... which is nice while it's on warranty. After warranty, if something minor breaks, you're screwed because of how expensive a part replacement would be. This sucks for a laptop that starts at $2k and can be configured for like $4k.

Give me a good quality IPS screen on a Lenovo ThinkPad, then Apple can gtfo.
RebeccaBlack wrote on 2012-06-14 20:48

Ugh, how to those hardcore Apple lovers get all their money to buy and sell their stuff like this? They keep making new models of everything all the time and they always cost at least hundreds of dollars for minor upgrades. That's fine if it's your first time buying it, but what a pain for anyone who "has" to keep buying all the new ones.

IPS panel.

HERE WE GO AGAIN.

It's working, too. I keep contemplating buying one.

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