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WWDC12 Thread of iOS 6, Mac OS X Mountain Lion and iCloud
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Turn by turn directions work fine on android without using any voice recognition software, looks just like a cash grab attempt to me.
mr stroke
Member
My Macbook Air (with 8GB) just shipped.
Won't be here till Monday now
when did you order it?
I placed an order for a 13 Air on 6-12 and it said 1-3 days and its still "processing"
I ordered mine on the 11th, it shipped out yesterday and is scheduled for delivery on Monday.
download bettertouchtool and make a three finger tap a middle click for the system.
the app is very stable, free, and excellent
Hold cmd and then tap.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Same with me.
Big Chungus
Member
is 4gb of memory too low for the macbook air?
Crazymoogle
Member
No, it's fine
Just installed it, works great!
It has a window snapping feature (like Windows 7) which is great too.
Can you upgrade the RAM?
I don't think you can in the Air. I prioritize the RAM over HD space for that reason because even if it is a huge PIA you can at least upgrade the SSD through an OWC in the future when SSD prices come down.
Worth it to get the 8 gigs. That is what I am doing.
Crazymoogle
Member
No, you can't. But all things being equal I think the base 13" model is just fine as a purchase. Hell, 4GB was the *maximum* RAM for last year's model. Unless you're running a bunch of Adobe apps at once or doing other performance intensive things that really are meant for a Pro anyway, 4GB is just fine for most users...which is probably why it's standard.
If you're looking to spend more, then yeah, one or the other upgrade might make sense.
OMG YES PLZ
I'm not buying my MacBook until this fall, so this is very relevant to my interests.
Ugh, fuck off. Retina 13 inch in October? That's the one I want, but I'm on a 2006 MacBook with half a keyboard, and I was tired of waiting last year when they didn't announce the rumored redesign.
Think I'm going to get a 13" Air this week and see how things look in October, could give it to my parents if there's a Retina out that I want.
I'd still like discrete graphics on a pro though.
Think I'm going to get a 13" Air this week and see how things look in October, could give it to my parents if there's a Retina out that I want.
I'd still like discrete graphics on a pro though.
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
Member
If you're potentially going to be buying two pretty expensive computers during the next four months..... then why have you not bought one during the past six years!?
Just asking.....
Mr. Wonderful
Member
If you're wanting a MacBook Air, now is the time to buy with Ivy Bridge, not when Haswell comes out.
That isn't always true.
It's a good question!
I guess it suited my purposes still, especially as I got an iPad which took care of 60-70% of what I wanted to use a laptop for anyways.
Keyboard stopped working earlier this year, but since March 2011 there were the strong rumors so Ive been holding out.
Realistically I'll probably stick with an Air for now as I crunched the numbers and have other expenses i need to deal with, and may be moving overseas for a few months, plus the whole first gen Apple hardware stigma.
This is the same guy that was the first to say Apple would be killing off the 17" MBPs and also released a research note the Friday before the conference saying that Apple would introduce a Retina MBP alongside the current existing lineup of MBPs, so he's proven to be pretty reliable and have some sources.
Well yeah, right now for Air is the best time. Not to mention there is no reason to expect the Air to get retina in the 2013 refresh. They probably want to keep that pro-only for a while.
And wrong about the 13 model coming this week. I don't deny that a next gen 13 will come, but October is hard for me to swallow.This is the same guy that was the first to say Apple would be killing off the 17" MBPs and also released a research note the Friday before the conference saying that Apple would introduce a Retina MBP alongside the current existing lineup of MBPs, so he's proven to be pretty reliable and have some sources.
I bet Apple did want to release both the 13" and 15" models at the same time, but yield for the 13" screens just wasn't there in time.
I also think Apple might have wanted to push people to the more expensive 15" if they were hell-bent on getting a Retina Macbook.
Still, it would be curious timing to have Apple put out the 13" Retina as soon as October.
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
Member
Ahh, makes sense. It's just that your initial post seemed a bit odd, sorry for being nosey.
I wish a laptop could last me as long as yours has you, but I'm already itching to upgrade this 2011 MBP.
Like you though I'm holding out for a 13" Retina, so will promptly bail out of this thread once GAFfers start getting their hands on the new models.
I'd definitely go for an Air if your travel plans become definite, I travelled for a couple of months with just an iPad which grew increasingly restrictive once I had to fully rely on it.
Would've loved to have had an Air with me
Liu Kang Baking A Pie
Member
?? It's not like they make that much more off of it than any other model.
In terms of margin, perhaps not, but assuming a constant profit margin, Apple makes much more off a 15" Retina MacBook Pro than a standard 13" MacBook Pro because the price is so much higher.
If a user wanted a 13" MBP but goes for the Retina instead, Apple gets:
40% gross margin (Apple's overall average in recent years) * $2199 = $879.50
Instead of:
40% gross margin * $1299 = $519.60
So I'd say yes, they make that much more off of it than cheaper models.
Anticitizen One
Banned
whats that?
Jayayess1190
Member
The next generation of Intel processors after this year's Ivy Bridge. Will still be 22nm but will have a lot more power savings over Ivy Bridge and even better graphics.
Gary Whitta
Member
Got the new Air, LOVING IT. I was a big fan of my old second-gen model and this is a really nice step up. More storage, MUCH snappier performance and the backlit keyboard is a great upgrade too. The Air is the perfect portable computer.
That's awesome to hear. I ordered mine on the 12th and have been champing at the bit to get my hands on it. Cant wait! Hasn't even shipped yet though. I'm leaving in a week and a half for a work trip and It'll be great to have it along. But I dipped into my local Apple store this evening and gave it a spin. Looks really slick, though I have to admit the Retina Pro had my attention most of the time. Eye-bleedingly gorgeous.
Gary Whitta
Member
Yeah I played around with the Retina Pro in-store too, pure fucking sex. I totally don't need that much computer but I was kinda-sorta tempted, the thing is so hot. Good thing they didn't have it in stock!
Next year will (hopefully) be the sweet spot with Retina Airs!
Next year will (hopefully) be the sweet spot with Retina Airs!
The_Inquisitor
Member
Trying to decide between wait for Retina Air and Retina MBP myself. My rig is pretty good still, but I am getting back into photography soon and starting school where a Mac would be extremely useful.
Decisions decisions.
I'm a little confused by this. Would waiting for these Haswell things be a bad thing?
Good Job Bob
Member
Apparently Apple handed out Ice Cream Sandwiches at a WWDC bash:
They really are in full troll mode, aren't they?
They really are in full troll mode, aren't they?
Quick follow up on this - even in this report he said only the 15in would debut this week:
Mr. Wonderful
Member
The die shrink that came with Ivy Bridge came with a big boost in battery life, and a new GPU that edges out the low and low to mid-end dedicated GPUs by NVidia and AMD. Considering that we're only like a month in to Ivy Bridge, now is a great time to buy an Air unless you're waiting for Retina.
The only reason to wait for Haswell is if you really want/need more performance out of a thin-and-lite laptop. Haswell is going to bring (most likely) a big jump in CPU performance, more energy reduction, and a integrated GPU with ~64MB of dedicated VRAM, a GPU that will likely be able to edge out some mid-range AMD and NVidia cards.
Napoleonthechimp
Member
It is pretty pathetic from a company listed on the stock market. Let your fans do that and don't go to their level.Apparently Apple handed out Ice Cream Sandwiches at a WWDC bash:
They really are in full troll mode, aren't they?
robertsan21
Member
when are we getting news about iPhone 5? isnt that one suppose to be released this year?
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
yes, how pathetic that they made a tongue-in-cheek joke at a catered party.
next thing you know browser companies will send cakes to each other to celebrate releases.
Kung Fu Jedi
Member
What does being listed on the stock market have to do with anything? It was a private, catered party with devs. It wasn't some major public swipe at a competitor. Lighten up!