Apple’s expected Mac event on October 27 is official

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Post by chrisamanse » Wed, Oct 19, 2016, 8:37 PM UTC

Apple’s expected Mac event on October 27 is official
9to5mac.com

Re: Apple’s expected Mac event on October 27 is official

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Post by dancek » Wed, Oct 19, 2016, 8:54 PM UTC

Ars Technica has a summary of what is expected: http://arstechnica.com/apple/2016/10/report-new-macs-still-c...

tl;dr USB Type-C, Thunderbolt 3

Re: Apple’s expected Mac event on October 27 is official

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Post by weinzierl » Wed, Oct 19, 2016, 8:57 PM UTC

> The new MacBook Pro is said to include a redesigned, thinner body with a flatter MacBook-style keyboard, an OLED touch panel that replaces the physical function keys at the top of the keyboard, and Touch ID support.

> It is expected to do away with the USB-A port, HDMI port, and SD card slot, featuring just four USB-C ports based on part leaks, and it is said to include support for USB 3.1 and Thunderbolt 3.

The four USB-C port configuration will be interesting. As far as I can tell the rumor stems from leaked housing shots (maybe prototypes) [1] which show four slots, two on each side.

The Wikipedia page about Thunderbolt[2] says:

> Intel offers three versions of the controller:

> - one "DP" version that uses a PCIe 3.0 ×4 link to provide two Thunderbolt 3 ports (DSL6540)

>- one "SP" version that uses a PCIe 3.0 ×4 link to provide one Thunderbolt 3 port (DSL6340)

>- an "LP" (Low Power) version that uses a PCIe 3.0 ×2 link to provide one Thunderbolt 3 port (JHL6240).

This means either not all USB-C ports will be Thunderbolt 3 ports or the machines will have to have two DSL6540's on board. I don't know the cost of this chips but I think this could be expensive. On the other hand: same connector with different capabilities? - not Apple's style.

[1] https://www.idropnews.com/2016/06/01/photos-of-new-macbook-p...

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderbolt_(interface)#Thunde...

Re: Apple’s expected Mac event on October 27 is official

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Post by Keyframe » Wed, Oct 19, 2016, 9:02 PM UTC

A new Air finally? That will be the day!

Re: Apple’s expected Mac event on October 27 is official

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Post by rch » Wed, Oct 19, 2016, 9:04 PM UTC

dancek wrote: post #2

Ars Technica has a summary of what is expected: http://arstechnica.com/apple/2016/10/report-new-macs-still-c... tl;dr USB Type-C, Thunderbolt 3

So, new macs = different plugs. Awesome.

Re: Apple’s expected Mac event on October 27 is official

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Post by squarf » Wed, Oct 19, 2016, 9:04 PM UTC

squarf's predictions

>mac mini with A10 CPU

>MacBook air with the same guts as arm mini

>MacBook pros that are more powerful but not more powerfuller enough to satiate tech bloggers

>RIP in peace Mac Pro tower

>a Siri box for your house

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Post by spyspy » Wed, Oct 19, 2016, 9:05 PM UTC

Keyframe wrote: post #4

A new Air finally? That will be the day!

I imagine the Airs being eaten by the new MacBook.

Re: Apple’s expected Mac event on October 27 is official

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Post by russell_h » Wed, Oct 19, 2016, 9:09 PM UTC

rch wrote: post #5

dancek wrote: post #2

Ars Technica has a summary of what is expected: http://arstechnica.com/apple/2016/10/report-new-macs-still-c... tl;dr USB Type-C, Thunderbolt 3

So, new macs = different plugs. Awesome.

The CPU bump will be nice, especially in the 15" models - the current 15" Macbook Pro has a CPU from 2013.

Re: Apple’s expected Mac event on October 27 is official

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Post by Keyframe » Wed, Oct 19, 2016, 9:09 PM UTC

spyspy wrote: post #7

Keyframe wrote: post #4

A new Air finally? That will be the day!

I imagine the Airs being eaten by the new MacBook.

Let's see what they bring to the table with a possible new Air. If they let down, it's a possibility where Macbook will continue on and Airs rest in piece.

Re: Apple’s expected Mac event on October 27 is official

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Post by monk_e_boy » Wed, Oct 19, 2016, 9:10 PM UTC

squarf wrote: post #6

squarf's predictions >mac mini with A10 CPU >MacBook air with the same guts as arm mini >MacBook pros that are more powerful but not more powerfuller enough to satiate tech bloggers >RIP in peace Mac Pro tower >a Siri box for your house

VR ready? Thoughts? Alienware is VR ready for around £1K, much cheaper than current apple laptop.