* Apple Media Event - 20th Oct 2010 - Official Thread *

Marky · 20 Oct 2010 at 19:20

Pretty impressed that it can fit in some graphics as well :eek:

Marky · 20 Oct 2010 at 19:25

I have to disagree - I much prefer white... I wanted a White iPhone 4

Marky · 20 Oct 2010 at 19:29

Pretty expensive for what is essentially a Netbook though in my opinion

Marky · 22 Oct 2010 at 11:23

Personally, I was thinking they would announce some Macbook updates since it's getting to that time...

Do you think we can still expect any updates this year to the Macbook Pro series?

Marky · 22 Oct 2010 at 11:38

Appologies for the delay in the Summary

New Software: New version of iLife has now been released! It will be available on all new macs or be available for an upgrade price of 49$ for previous owners of the series.

New Operating System: "Mac OS X Lion" borrows features from the iPhone, for example the ability to swipe across screens. It will be available next Summer, and the price is currently unknown. Apple is also adding "Facetime" to the Mac OS. It is currently available as a Beta on the Apple site.

New Macbook Air: Apple has unveiled two new "Air" models; one has a 13.3" screen and weighs 2.9 lbs, the other has a 11.6" screen and weighs 2.3 lbs. Both utilise flash memory and have longer battery life due to low-voltage processors. They are both "instant on" like the iPhone/iPad. They are both available now and priced around 999$ - 1,500$ (£849 - £1349) (Dependant on setup).

Marky · 22 Oct 2010 at 12:56

Cavallino said:
Does the new MBA have keyboard illumination? According to this manual it does (for the old one?)

http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/macbook_air_users_guide.pdf

I believe I remember Steve Jobs saying the keyboards are illuminated on the new models...

Marky · 22 Oct 2010 at 13:14

Feek said:
The review on El Reg (which made me laugh because they clearly went into a store for the photographs) says that the new MBA doesn't have an illuminated keyboard.

Oh right

I must have mis heard him completely then

Marky · 22 Oct 2010 at 15:31

What about new Macbook Pro models?
I thought they were due soon?

Marky · 22 Oct 2010 at 16:04

Ahh right I didn't know they bumped up their specs

I'll check it out now

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