Apple Announces New MacBook, Pro, Air

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.

Comments

gestures

[Anonymous Coward]

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?)

Re:gestures

[greed]

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

Now there's ZERO! Hahahhaahahaa!

Re:media

[Henneshoe]

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.

Smart

[psydeshow]

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.

Re:Argh...

[PotatoFarmer]

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.

Re:Glossy only?

[jeremyp]

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?

Re:But all glossy...

[saboola]

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

Re:Smart people.

[Just Some Guy]

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.