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The MacBook is out today. It's a bit more than an iBook replacement; for Apple laptop fans this single detail from the tech specs page says that loud and clear:
Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 x 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors.
Finally! Goodbye, unauthorized hacks.
At 5.2 pounds it's about the same weight as the old Titanium.
Avaiilable in black; Apple remote; 1280 x 800 display; MagSafe power connector; audio line-in; gigabit Ethernet; Bluetooth 2.0.
Black is only available in the most expensive, $1499 configuration. The only other difference between that one and the $1299 model is their 80GB and 60GB respective hard drives. Apple could have at least pretended that they weren't charging a gratuitous premium for the one that looks cooler.
Still, I want one.
I think this may be it. I perennially cling to the fantasy of an Apple subnotebook (under 4 pounds) but I don't think Uncle Steve is insterested.
They tweaked the MacBook Pro a litle bit too -- for instance it now has a glossy screen option.
is a glassy screen a good thing ?
on pc it seemed to me a "false good idea" (nice to see but in fact very not good to use).
what do you think ?
My guess is that it adds some durability in high-abuse settings (e.g. schools). Or it's just trendy. Or both...
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I love that they made the select button black too. Such style. :)
So, do you think they will come out with a 13-inch MacBook Pro or is this it?