New Macbook (the thin/gold one with a 12" retina display) (2 Viewers)

[seremify007]

Man it looks amazing. Not a fan of the gold colour but it's interesting to see how they've applied their colour scheme to the Macbook.

Only problem is... I don't really need another computer.






All images/info sourced from Mac Rumors.

I also wonder how a single USB-C will catch on as the new all in one plug covering accessories, displays, etc...

 

[futuremidwife]

Re: New Macbook Air (the thin/gold one with a 12" retina display)

Yes


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[OzKo]

Re: New Macbook Air (the thin/gold one with a 12" retina display)

Is it a MBA though?

I was under the impression that this was a new line?

 

[seremify007]

Re: New Macbook Air (the thin/gold one with a 12" retina display)

My bad it's not called Macbook Air... must've been dreaming when I was working last night and realised I was awake when they were making the announcement live. Price seems reasonable at $1800 for a 12" thin ultrabook with retina display.

Only major concern to me is the USB 3 plug. Might be too soon - even for Apple.

 

[astroman]

Re: New Macbook Air (the thin/gold one with a 12" retina display)

those keys doe, not gonna be nice typing on

 

[FlameLash]

Re: New Macbook Air (the thin/gold one with a 12" retina display)

My bad it's not called Macbook Air... must've been dreaming when I was working last night and realised I was awake when they were making the announcement live. Price seems reasonable at $1800 for a 12" thin ultrabook with retina display.

Only major concern to me is the USB 3 plug. Might be too soon - even for Apple.

Uhh... what?

 

[HecticSandWitch]

Re: New Macbook Air (the thin/gold one with a 12" retina display)

Gold looks kinda tacky tbh

 

[Sien]

Re: New Macbook Air (the thin/gold one with a 12" retina display)

Not an apple hater but every gold coloured device apple has ever released looks so cheap and like hectic says tacky too


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[OMGITzJustin]

Re: New Macbook Air (the thin/gold one with a 12" retina display)

which gold device looks tacky?

id look at it in person before judging

 

[seremify007]

Re: New Macbook Air (the thin/gold one with a 12" retina display)

Uhh... what?

It's a premium laptop. It's not like it's outlandish. Come to think of it, I remember spending around $1800 on my original white plastic Macbook. Maybe that's how Apple intend to position this device in their lineup against the cheaper Air and more expensive Pro.


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[seremify007]

Re: New Macbook Air (the thin/gold one with a 12" retina display)

which gold device looks tacky?

id look at it in person before judging

I actually think Apple did quite well with their gold coloured devices - not too bold or bright; and quite subtle in the colour. And yes I have a gold iPad Air 2 and iPhone 5S; but I reverted back to silver for the 6.


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[turntaker]

Re: New Macbook Air (the thin/gold one with a 12" retina display)

If you're a student just buy a Macbook Air. Its cheaper, more practical has a larger battery and higher specs.
This is just for people who want to have every latest apple device for no particular reason.

You can't even connect a USB while charging it since it charges using the USB port.

 

[Drifting95]

Re: New Macbook Air (the thin/gold one with a 12" retina display)

If you're a student just buy a Macbook Air. Its cheaper, more practical has a larger battery and higher specs.
This is just for people who want to have every latest apple device for no particular reason.

You can't even connect a USB while charging it since it charges using the USB port.

wow, that's ridiculous

 

[ebbygoo]

Re: New Macbook Air (the thin/gold one with a 12" retina display)

Was 100% keen on buying this up until it was actually announced yesterday.
Was expecting $1600, but $1800+$120 adaptor is very much pushing it for a device on which I can't physically play LoL (can't use mouse charger keyboard and monitor together). And not only that, they've cut the education discount on it- 4%/$80 off and no $100 gift card what a joke.

 

[seremify007]

Re: New Macbook Air (the thin/gold one with a 12" retina display)

It's using Intel Core M so it is definitely not gaming spec. Performance should be better on the Air anyway. Time will tell if a single USB C port is sufficient- who knows, if it becomes industry standard maybe there will be docking stations in more locations and one won't need to carry a charger anyway. Let's also not forget Bluetooth becomes more significant.

 

[turntaker]

Re: New Macbook Air (the thin/gold one with a 12" retina display)

It'd basically an iPad with a bigger screen and keyboard attached running Mac OS. Dont waste your money on this.

 

[seremify007]

Re: New Macbook Air (the thin/gold one with a 12" retina display)

I think it just looks absolutely stunning but with the single USB C port, it's probably not too useful for me. That, and Core M. Would be better off buying an Air with the new specs.

Funnily enough my juniors at work are already contemplating using some of their bonuses to buy the products launched by Apple this week lol.

 

[Flop21]

Re: New Macbook Air (the thin/gold one with a 12" retina display)

Uhh... what?

Nothing from Apple is reasonably priced

 

[seremify007]

Re: New Macbook Air (the thin/gold one with a 12" retina display)

Nothing from Apple is reasonably priced

I disagree- there are a few items which are reasonable. I thought the 11" Macbook Air for under $1k was a decent proposition for casual laptop users who needed something more than an Atom-based netbook. I even bought a few of them as gifts.

 

[FlameLash]

Re: New Macbook Air (the thin/gold one with a 12" retina display)

I disagree- there are a few items which are reasonable. I thought the 11" Macbook Air for under $1k was a decent proposition for casual laptop users who needed something more than an Atom-based netbook. I even bought a few of them as gifts.

There are hundreds of devices that have better specs than a macbook air and with a much lower price point than $1k.