New 2012 MBP IMAC Details inside

Roughneck · 14 May 2012 at 18:33

looks genuine

original post here
http://www.macrumors.com/2012/05/14...pro-and-imac-models-showing-up-in-benchmarks/

and according to 9to5 mac the MBP may be supporting a kHW_NVidiaGeForceGT650MItem = “NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M

http://9to5mac.com/2012/05/14/apple...lay-ultra-thin-design-and-super-fast-usb-3-3/

Marky · 14 May 2012 at 19:16

Interesting that they have an NVIDIA GPU! We'll have to see I guess

Marky · 14 May 2012 at 23:51

TheVerge said:
Apple's updated MacBook Pro rumored to arrive this summer will feature Nvidia graphics alongside Intel's Ivy Bridge processors, a switch from the AMD GPUs in the current models. The news comes to us directly from a trusted source, and it's further corroborated by Joanna Stern at ABC News, whose sources also tell her that the new machines will indeed feature high resolution Retina Displays.

Source

So there we go, looks like the benchmarks are legit! Surprised at the move to NVIDIA! And it looks like a retina display is a go go

pingwing · 14 May 2012 at 23:56

OooooOOOOOooooo! I think the thinner macbook pro looks very nice!

Rooster212 · 15 May 2012 at 00:20

Looks nice, would be a worthy upgrade from my mid-2010 Pro if I could afford it

Detroit_Waves · 15 May 2012 at 01:13

Well this is all very frustrating, considering I only bought my new MacbookPro in January!

lamboman · 15 May 2012 at 09:54

Detroit_Waves said:
Well this is all very frustrating, considering I only bought my new MacbookPro in January!

I know the feeling, but at the end of the day you can't always wait for the next model to come out. Performance will always improve, you'll find that you'll be upgrading roughly every 4 years or so, so when you buy doesn't really make much difference.

Looking forward more to the real-world benchies

EDIT: Should also add that I'm particularly interested to see what how the new 13" Airs and Pros will perform. I'm expecting less of a performance boost there. That said, I'm not buying new machines, too much hassle!

Beasty · 15 May 2012 at 11:07

Wonder how the new air will compare. Lack of benchmarks seems to suggest it will launch later.

bloodiedathame · 15 May 2012 at 11:09

Glad of the switch to Nvidia, hopefully that will give a much needed GPU boost to the Adobe products. Looks like a new MBP is on the cards to replace my struggling 2008 model.

Nymins · 15 May 2012 at 11:27

Fair enough no Superdrive, but no ethernet?

Ekim · 15 May 2012 at 11:27

These can't come soon enough, my old Dell is nearly calling it a day and have been holding out to pick up new new range of MacBooks when they come out.

Talbs13 · 15 May 2012 at 11:27

Really want the new 15" MacBook Pro / Air. Currently have MBP 17" but patiently waiting for a update at WWDC.

uniQ · 15 May 2012 at 11:40

Marky said:
Source

So there we go, looks like the benchmarks are legit! Surprised at the move to NVIDIA! And it looks like a retina display is a go go

That doesn't confirm the benches at all or even the rumours. All it takes is the modification of a single .plist file to modify the profile of one's Mac. Also home made Mac users have been running Ivy Bridge on Z68 boards with dev previews of Mountain Lion since the release. Just saying.

Donk · 15 May 2012 at 11:49

http://www.macrumors.com/2012/05/15/retina-displays-also-coming-to-next-generation-imac/

Regina displays

might just need to update my iMac if it comes true!

Marky · 15 May 2012 at 11:55

uniQ said:
That doesn't confirm the benches at all or even the rumours. All it takes is the modification of a single .plist file to modify the profile of one's Mac. Also home made Mac users have been running Ivy Bridge on Z68 boards with dev previews of Mountain Lion since the release. Just saying.

Did you read the article?

The Verve said:
The news comes to us directly from a trusted source, and it's further corroborated by Joanna Stern at ABC News, whose sources also tell her that the new machines will indeed feature high resolution Retina Displays.

Sounds pretty solid to me. These sort of benchmark leaks occur just before a release quite often. It's likely a controlled leak from Apple.

Donk said:
http://www.macrumors.com/2012/05/15/retina-displays-also-coming-to-next-generation-imac/

Regina displays might just need to update my iMac if it comes true!

Indeed

Looking forward to seeing these bad boys

I've updated the WWDC with the latest rumours and a summary of what we may be expected to see soon

Nexus · 15 May 2012 at 12:39

Nymins said:
Fair enough no Superdrive, but no ethernet?

People are taking pictures of fan made mockups and rumours from sites a little to seriously. It's not been announced by Apple, nor have any actual pictures of what it looks like.

I'm sure it will have an ethernet port, it's a Pro model and many people require one to be able to use it in their Office.

uvarvu · 15 May 2012 at 12:45

Beasty said:
Wonder how the new air will compare. Lack of benchmarks seems to suggest it will launch later.

The ivy bridge chips for ultrabooks have been delayed until the summer.

pingwing · 15 May 2012 at 12:47

Nexus said:
I'm sure it will have an ethernet port, it's a Pro model and many people require one to be able to use it in their Office.

Apple have never been one to shy away form dropping things they think are in the way. I'd swap it for a 4th usb port any day of the week, then just chuck in a £10 usb-ethernet thing for free with the laptop and everyone is happy (plus its the main thing dictating the hight of the mac book pro)

lamboman · 15 May 2012 at 12:59

There won't be retina displays in the next model. Those "rumours" come from an ABC article, which have simply compiled the old rumours together.

It would be extremely expensive to manufacture, to say the least.

Skyboat · 15 May 2012 at 13:09

pingwing said:
Apple have never been one to shy away form dropping things they think are in the way. I'd swap it for a 4th usb port any day of the week, then just chuck in a £10 usb-ethernet thing for free with the laptop and everyone is happy (plus its the main thing dictating the hight of the mac book pro)

This.

If you look at the Ethernet port on current MBPs, if they wanted to make it any thinner they'd have to drop it in favour of TB/USB adapters.