Retina MacBook

^ No, with Flash on such high res devices, rendering will again require even better hardware. Same should be true for SVG too. So the best way to handle this for them is advertise retina for the benefit of text readability; atleast for couple of years. Not a bad move at all, we really need devices to enter into the era of non-pixelated reading as a first step.

Regarding web development, they really need to find a way to maintain the units on css such as mm and cm on browsers. Otherwise, in the near future nothing will look same on more than one device. As of now, every mobile browser is half baked in terms of units.

doru said
relevant

still want to buy this?

When I say Apple is evil, I have proof.

Even the screws are proprietary lol.

Looking at how much they have removed from the customization features, I’m really disappointed with how greedy they are. I mean yes they’ve always been like this, which has been understandable for the most part, but this time it’s a bit over the top.

You already can’t upgrade anything on this by yourself… Not even memory, but then for instance, if you want to have the 512GB flash storage instead of the 256GB, you are required to buy the higher model for $600 more. WTF apple?

I don’t recall people being so resistant to change when the Air went out. Instead, everybody was amazed and the industry turned on their copy machines one more time.

So you can’t customize the Retina’s hardware after you buy it. Same with Air. It’s how they managed to design them as they are. But there are other choices that can be upgraded – like other (non-Retina) MBPs or laptops from other manufacturers.

Variety is good. Having what to choose from is great. Trying to convince others of personal preferences is most of the times unproductive, to put it nicely.

And since we’re on personal preference, I’ll always prefer quality, durability and time savers when it comes to technology.

We are slowly turning this to flame, while Elliot only asked who’s going to buy the new MBPs…

I really don’t get you guys. I have owned few notebooks/laptops and I have never changed anything inside of course I disassembled them apart to clean etc. but not to swap parts. If you want this level of mobility and perfect design you have to deal with it, if not buy yourself an Acer and you will be very happy and you will save $1500!

P.S I think APPLE II also has proprietary screws. They don’t want you to look inside thats all P.P.S If I ever buy a retina MacBook (and probably I will when they release the 13’’ version) I will buy 3 year Apple care for the first time :))

mpc said
I really don’t get you guys. I have owned few notebooks/laptops and I have never changed anything inside of course I disassembled them apart to clean etc. but not to swap parts. If you want this level of mobility and perfect design you have to deal with it, if not buy yourself an Acer and you will be very happy and you will save $1500!

I was thinking the exact same thing. Why would you want to upgrade a notebook? If you want an upgradable machine, you buy a PC/MacPro. If you have the option to make your own configuration when you buy the thing, why would you want to change it later on the road?

Anyway..to answer the original question of the thread..way too expensive for a notebook, so no

RubenBristian said

mpc said
I really don’t get you guys. I have owned few notebooks/laptops and I have never changed anything inside of course I disassembled them apart to clean etc. but not to swap parts. If you want this level of mobility and perfect design you have to deal with it, if not buy yourself an Acer and you will be very happy and you will save $1500!

I was thinking the exact same thing. Why would you want to upgrade a notebook? If you want an upgradable machine, you buy a PC/MacPro. If you have the option to make your own configuration when you buy the thing, why would you want to change it later on the road? Anyway..to answer the original question of the thread..way too expensive for a notebook, so no

The simplest reason is to upgrade you ram cheap. I’ve updated the ram of my (black) MacBook 4years ago for 100 bucks instead of 400.

Also, my hdd was dying about a year ago and I could replace it all by myself

I think at least the hdd/ ssd should be replaceable. nonetheless I would buy this machine if I had enough money to spare. Instead, I will keep working on my old machine

Bebel said
The simplest reason is to upgrade you ram cheap. I’ve updated the ram of my (black) MacBook 4years ago for 100 bucks instead of 400.

Bingo

As to the original question, I won’t be buying a MacBook anytime soon but would definitely consider a stand-alone monitor with the same screen.

mpc said
P.S I think APPLE II also has proprietary screws. They don’t want you to look inside thats all

Yet all Apple products have been designed to be beautiful on the inside, too. The ‘84 Macintosh even has signatures of all members of the team emboshed in the inside I’d love to have one of those machines someday – when I come across a cheap one (possibly broken) and I have space available, I’m getting it

EDIT : Just checked out Ebay – M0001 is going for 1500$ as a collectors item. Screw that.

mpc said
I really don’t get you guys. I have owned few notebooks/laptops and I have never changed anything inside of course I disassembled them apart to clean etc. but not to swap parts. If you want this level of mobility and perfect design you have to deal with it, if not buy yourself an Acer and you will be very happy and you will save $1500! P.S I think APPLE II also has proprietary screws. They don’t want you to look inside thats all P.P.S If I ever buy a retina MacBook (and probably I will when they release the 13’’ version) I will buy 3 year Apple care for the first time :))

iFixit: New Macbook Pro is Least Repairable Notebook to Date

I dont think swapping components is really the issue… Ya it looks cool but is having the memory soldered directly to the boards making it impossible to upgrade or repair in case of failure really that functional? Is having the battery pack literally glued inside the laptop making it impossible to repair that functional? Is having the screen be an all in one unit that cannot be replaced that functional?

Call me crazy but if I spent $80,000 on a car and got home to find out that the oil, brakes, glass, speakers, exhaust, etc. could not be replaced or repaired I would be livid. They are not manufacturing these computers to last, they are manufacturing them to be replaced so they can make more money… People will have to buy new ones when their short-term warranty is out and a simple hardware issue that could normally be repaired now hinders the entire unit. I’m sure they will also make a nice penny on people upgrading year after year since its literally impossible to change simple components for more power to hold you over another 6-12 months. Pretty easy to see.

I have always liked Apple product designs but never really saw the real benefits in their computers when it comes to cost:performance. I have loved all my iPhones and iPads, but for computers I’ll stick to custom builds