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Apple Announces New MacBook, Pro, Air

Posted by kdawson on from the must-have dept.

Steve Jobs just got through announcing new MacBook lines in Cupertino. The MacBook, the Pro, and the Air all got revved. The old line of plastic-body MacBooks drops in price by $100, to $999. The new MacBooks have a metal body and multi-touch trackpad, just like the new Pros. The Pro features two NVidia graphics chips. Quoting Jobs: "With the 9400M, you get 5 hours of battery life, with the 9600M GT you get four hours of battery life. You choose." In summary: "We're building both [MacBook and Pro] in a whole new way. From a slab of aluminum to a notebook. New graphics. New trackpad, the best we've ever built. And LED-backlit displays that are far brighter, instant on, far more environmentally responsible." They are shipping today and should be in stores tomorrow. Oh, and one more thing: Steve's blood pressure is 110/70.

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  1. guess how many mouse buttons it has by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    0.

    no mouse buttons. what a joke.

  2. gestures by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Ok, so first it was 1 finger, then 2, then 3, and now finally 4. What's next, fisting?

    (Yes, I know I am a terrible person, why do you ask?)

    1. Re:gestures by greed · · Score: 5, Funny

      Well, at least they finally shut up the people complaining about "only one mouse button."

      Now there's ZERO! Hahahhaahahaa!

  3. Re:media by Henneshoe · · Score: 5, Funny

    Go ahead and buy a glossy screen. On the way home stop by the grocery store and pick up some steel wool. Rub the screen with the steel wool and Voila!! A beautiful matte screen.

    Note: your results may vary.

  4. Smart by psydeshow · · Score: 5, Funny

    Wow, Apple is smart.

    They stick with NVidia GPUs, but give you two: when the first stops working you can switch to the backup.

    They're so on it.

  5. Re:Argh... by PotatoFarmer · · Score: 5, Funny

    Fortunately, they've also included an accelerometer into these new models, such that you can pick them up and tilt them around to move the mouse cursor where you want it. Clicking is easy, too - just drop the laptop.

    Double-clicking is a bit harder, but with a mallet and a bit of practice you'll have it down.

  6. Re:Glossy only? by jeremyp · · Score: 5, Funny

    If it had one of these terrible glossy screens, I would be viewing myself and the brilliantly lit wall behind me instead of slashdot.

    Please clarify: you are arguing in favour of glossy screens, right?

    --
    All I want is a secure system where it's easy to do anything I want. Is that too much to ask ~~ Randall Munroe
  7. Re:But all glossy... by saboola · · Score: 5, Funny

    and.... NOW the wikipedia article states that the Mini DisplayPort is a bi-product of Kraft Velveeta cheese.

  8. Re:Smart people. by Just+Some+Guy · · Score: 5, Funny

    Apple is overpriced.

    No, they're not. As long as they're reaching their sales goals, their price is less than or equal to what it could be. For having such a high opinion of yourself and your financial habits, you suck at economics.

    --
    Dewey, what part of this looks like authorities should be involved?
  9. Re:media by Yvan256 · · Score: 4, Funny

    And my reply is about 9.2 on the Meh scale.