It's been almost been 4 years... 1460 days will have passed and the MacBook (Pros) still have the same look.
Fear not! The next generation of Aluminum MacBook Pros will soon get the case refresh!
In October or November of 2011, we should see changes in the display sizes, thickness and depth of the notebook itself as well.
I recently dug up some information on the possible design changes, and I found out that Apple may be trying to implement the 14.1" display into their 13" MacBook Pro Frame. What does this mean exactly? Here are my thoughts on this matter:
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Apple and Shuriken Displays – Larger display means more pixels? Will the display have “poor/outdated” picture quality? What about the HDFT Cam? Will there not be enough room for it?
http://www.slashgear.com/macbook-pro-design-overhaul-tipped-for-next-refresh-26148436/
Shuriken LCD Display – Not sure if I like the way it looks. How many pixels would it have? I hope it would be HD?
Alienware M14x = 1366x768 (SD - Standard Definition)
Total Pixels = 1,049,088
Apple MBP 13 = 1280x800
Total Pixels = 1,024,000
Total Pixel Difference = 25,088
1,049,088 / 1,024,000 = 1.0245
Alienware m14x = 1600x900 Higher Definition Display
Total Pixels = 1,440,000 Pixels
Apple MBP 13 = 1280x800
Total Pixels = 1,024,000
1,440,000 / 1,024,000 = 1.40625
With the higher Definition display, you will get 40% pixels, meaning a sharper display. You will notice the difference. The estimated price jump is $75.
Worth it? You decide.
The stock Alienware M14x would contain 2.4 to 2.5% more pixels; meaning the display will be slightly sharper than the MacBook Pro. But you will not notice the difference.
http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/04/25/acer.may.use.lg.shuriken.lcd.for.thin.notebooks/
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Everything that I've just said is very self explanatory. If Apple is willing to let the consumers choose wether or not they can have a "HD" display in their MacBook Pro 14, then I think the extra $75 - $100 bump up should be fair.
The MacBook Pro 15 currently "says", "High Res 1680-by-1050 Display an extra $100". I do think that since the "High Res 1600-by-900 Display" is slightly less than the 15" model, we may end up paying only $75 for it. But who knows?
The LG Shuriken HD Display in the 14" MBP would be a great improvement over the standard 1280-by-800.
Wait wait! I talked about the Unibody... It will get a refresh too. Not much to say here besides the fact that the macbook may drop a few pounds and that it will probably get thinner.
here is what I mean:
Total Pixels = 1,024,000
Total Pixel Difference = 420,000
1,440,000 / 1,024,000 = 1.40625
With the higher Definition display, you will get 40% pixels, meaning a sharper display. You will notice the difference. The estimated price jump is $75.
Worth it? You decide.
The stock Alienware M14x would contain 2.4 to 2.5% more pixels; meaning the display will be slightly sharper than the MacBook Pro. But you will not notice the difference.
http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/04/25/acer.may.use.lg.shuriken.lcd.for.thin.notebooks/
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Everything that I've just said is very self explanatory. If Apple is willing to let the consumers choose wether or not they can have a "HD" display in their MacBook Pro 14, then I think the extra $75 - $100 bump up should be fair.
The MacBook Pro 15 currently "says", "High Res 1680-by-1050 Display an extra $100". I do think that since the "High Res 1600-by-900 Display" is slightly less than the 15" model, we may end up paying only $75 for it. But who knows?
The LG Shuriken HD Display in the 14" MBP would be a great improvement over the standard 1280-by-800.
Wait wait! I talked about the Unibody... It will get a refresh too. Not much to say here besides the fact that the macbook may drop a few pounds and that it will probably get thinner.
here is what I mean:
Instead of being at .95", the MacBook Pros may drop down to about .90 or .85". Except for the 17". That behemoth of a laptop is a hefty .98" in thickness. But that may drop down to about .95" or less. Can't say a whole lot about the 17".
In terms of overall look of the keyboard, I do not think that Apple will change anything about the "interior" or under the "hood" of the computer. By that I mean if you open the lid of the computer, I doubt there will be any design changes in there.
I HOPE APPLE WILL MAKE THE EDGES A LITTLE LESS SHARP THOUGH!!
The current MacBook Pros edges (not the corners) feel a little sharp. Hm.
Besides the stuff I just mentioned, I do believe that is all that will be changed.
Thanks for taking the time to read this. This is Paul Son, and this is the MacBook Pro Unibody Refresh in Late 2011.
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