Apple Announces New MacBook and MacBook Pro
Wednesday
Oct 15, 2008
From the Apple website, something new for Apple fanboys and gadget geeks to drool about.
The new MacBook features a glass screen, a glass multi-touch trackpad and a discrete NVIDIA graphics adaptor, and LED backlighting among other new features. And its shell is now aluminum, much like the MacBook Pro!
The new MacBook Pro, meanwhile, has similar upgrades, and is, of course more powerful. And Apple has highlighted that their new design, packaging, and production and shipping processes are more environmentally-friendly.
I was hoping they’d come up with ultraportables, or at least something in the leagues of the old 12” PowerBooks. but sadly I don’t think that’s the case, at least anytime soon.
You can check out the video of their new releases.
Comments
Christopher Smith
October 16th, 2008 at 10:36 am
I think that the price drop on the new Macbooks is pretty much a joke. Consumers are looking for a good deal on a notebook that “just works.” $100 off of an already expensive computer is almost like a slap on the face for consumers that want a nice Mac but just are a little tight right now.
Of course they will sell some at this price, 100 bucks is a 100 bucks, but believe me this isn’t going to do much for the standard consumer.
So much for the cheap Apple netbook everyone has been rumoring. I will say though these new Macs are sweet. This strapped college kid will have to wait for either cheaper prices or better times, though.
vaneng
October 18th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
Consumer Electronics Exhibit opens this October
The biggest, most exciting interactive Consumer Electronics Show in the Philippines is set to open its doors on Oct. 24, Friday, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The event, dubbed Consumer Electronics Live! (CEL) Manila 2008, will feature exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services in audio, video, digital imaging, computer products, home entertainment, home appliances, mobile and wireless electronics and automotive technology. The event aims to bring together all devices and gadgets that make life pleasurable.
Presented by T3, the country’s leading technology magazine, and in cooperation with Clear Men Formula 2.0, Consumer Electronics Live! is produced by Summit Live!, a new division of Summit Media Philippines.
“We are pleased and excited to stage the very first Consumer Electronics Live! The warm reception of the industry players shows that there is really a need for a trade exhibition designed not just to link the various sectors of the consumer electronics industry but to cater to the consumer market at the same time,” explains Maricar Parco, General Manager of Summit Live!
The Filipinos are known to be tech-savvy, wanting the latest, most advanced electronic items – from the newest mobile phones to the latest laptops. And with over 9,000 square meters of exhibit area, the market’s thirst for everything new and high–tech will definitely be satisfied. “With several exhibitors launching new products during the exhibit, it will be the perfect time to get that newest gadget for the holidays, “ Parco adds.
Major exhibitors expected to unveil new products and services are Apple/Senco, Canon, HP, LG Electronics, Nokia, Samsung and Sony. There will also be displays from Bose, Creative, Fuji Xerox, JBL, Myphone, Sennheiser and Western Digital.
Visit http://www.celmanila.com for more details on Consumer Electronic Live! For media inquiries, please contact 0922-8334899.
For more information, contact:
Tere de Jesus Garcia
0922-833-4899
ab
October 19th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
hi. could you write and compare notebooks of different brands, and pls include their prices…thanks!
vance
October 23rd, 2008 at 9:19 pm
I read that there are some people complaining about the glossy screen. But I’m most intrigue with the glass touchpad..
@j racoma were you featured in one of the lifestyle network show, right? hehe. congrats if so.