Abracadabra Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 the rumour is that something looking kinda like this is going to be revealed: MacBook Air mockup image (courtesy of Wired) Wired claims last-minute "MacBook Air" details By Aidan Malley Published: 10:20 PM EST An alleged insider at a third-party vendor is said by Wired to have fresh details on the rumored 'MacBook Air' sub-notebook just hours before its unveiling at Macworld San Francisco. n its description, the magazine's Gadget Lab blog describes the lightweight notebook as teardrop-shaped when shut, thickening towards the hinge of the system but thinning near the edges -- and remaining "unbelievably" thin overall, according to the source. The system, according to the source, shares the same aluminum and glass construction of the iMac with black accents on a silver frame. The tip also suggests that the MacBook Air name refers not just to the computer's slender design but also an apparent dependence on wireless: it may drop Ethernet altogether in favor of Wi-Fi or "other wireless technology," the purported source said, though it's unknown whether this would involve AT&T's 3G (third-generation) service, Sprint's Intel-derived WiMAX network, or any service at all. Multi-touch is also suggested for the display, though this too remains a mystery. source Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce_1nR Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeDaLoot Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 nerd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHARLESINCHARGE Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 this is the new spokeperson for the mac never2skinny book sometimes 2 skinny just doesnt feel right when its on your lap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountHolyoke Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Looks dope! Whatever it's gonna be, it's locked up pretty tight... Difficult to find any leaks on it... I have to ask... why isn't Mac creating some kind of TV/Media center?? They make top-quality displays... It could be a dope flat screen TV with all kinds of touch-screen capabilities, a hard-drive, Internet access, wireless networking, all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abracadabra Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 I have to ask... why isn't Mac creating some kind of TV/Media center?? They make top-quality displays... It could be a dope flat screen TV with all kinds of touch-screen capabilities, a hard-drive, Internet access, wireless networking, all that. i wouldn't be suprised if the next gen imac was something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some1 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 That is awesome! I would be way to scared of breaking it! All of these ultra portable pc's that are coming out its great! I wanna get one of these for when I go to europe to just plug my camera into and upload pics to the interwebs and update a blog. I sell them I gotta see if I can get special pricing. It has everything but a optical drive but you can get it separate. 40gb to 80gb hard drive full integrated internet compatibility with whatever service you use and touch screen. Its a complete computer in this hand held device you can get a keyboard too... they arent crazy expensive either like just over $1500 for the highest model. *edited. sorry, your giant pic was blowing out my screen. NH -seeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadpig Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 i heard they're going to bring out a mid-size desktop too? hopefully they say something about a new iphone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountHolyoke Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I have to ask... why isn't Mac creating some kind of TV/Media center?? They make top-quality displays... It could be a dope flat screen TV with all kinds of touch-screen capabilities, a hard-drive, Internet access, wireless networking, all that. This is what i'm talking about:http://multi-touchscreen.com/ This is the future of TV..,... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Mamerro Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I don't think the future of TV is actually touching the TV. If anything, technology has been increasingly getting us further and further away from having to physically interact with TVs, because it's cumbersome to the experience. On a computer it's a whole different story, but not TV. You remember how awesome it was when you had to get up and change the channel on the set itself? Oh yeah, it wasn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountHolyoke Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Right, good point... so maybe it's the future of the computer, but I think the TV and the computer are going to begin occupying the same space, and become a "Media Center." Apparantly Microsoft just developed a pc "cam" which can sense depth, meaning it can track your movement and so-forth, allowing you to move windows around with your hands, but you don't have to touch anything. Like the Wii, with no wii-motes. This is the video i was originally looking for, this is seriously dope: http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/industry/4224762.html?series=37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadpig Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I don't think the future of TV is actually touching the TV. If anything, technology has been increasingly getting us further and further away from having to physically interact with TVs. On a computer it's a whole different story, but not TV. nintendo is doing a good job with that. have any of you guys tried one of these? http://www.virtual-laser-keyboard.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountHolyoke Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 oh shit, that's neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountHolyoke Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Okay, so apparantly the first thing announced at Macworld is a wireless hard drive that talks to your computer, automatically backing-up data. Eh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeking Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 they're talking about the air now. between .16, and .76 thick, 13.3" display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountHolyoke Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 -iPhone updates -Touch iPod updates -iTunes movie rentals (in HD) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeking Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 get a late pass. they're talking about the 'multi touch pad' now. been rumors of this for a minute. it basically controls the screen the way you do on an iphone, with pinching, pulling, rotating etc. pretty sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayOne Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Im watching the keynote now there talkin about the macbook air Yo that shit is dumb thin!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountHolyoke Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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roadpig Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 woooo...sweet! member these..haha.. what kind of iphone updates did they mention? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeking Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 1.6 GHz Standard, 1.8 GHz Option -- Intel Core 2 Duo 80 GB hard disk standard, 64 GB SSD as an option. "they're pricy, but they're fast" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeking Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 5 new apps for iphone. nothing else specific. they said they ha 4 big announcements, they're on the second. we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountHolyoke Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 back-lit keyboard....cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeking Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 No optical drive, but a Superdrive accessory is available for $99. Also, software comes with the MacBook Air that allows you to "borrow" a Mac or PCs optical drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayOne Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 they neeed to put out the 10.5.2 update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadpig Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 thanks! i just found the update on slashgear too.. http://www.slashgear.com/macworld-08-iphone-update-with-multi-recipient-sms-improved-maps-and-more-159673.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeking Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 2 GB Memory standard 5 hours of Battery Life $1799 ships in 2 weeks. pretty dope, but i dont think i need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountHolyoke Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some1 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Yea I guess Ultra mobile is the new black in the pc world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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