New Mac Laptops?

Any predictions when Apple will release new Mac laptops? I'm interested in maybe something like a Macbook Pro (macbook seems too small for any high res photo work), but I figured they've been out for like 3/4 of a year or so now, that I may as well wait for the 2nd generation (what I was planning to do a year ago anyway.)

So what do you guys think? January 07? Q1 07? Q2 07? etc.

BTW, I just began using Lightroom and just watched some videos about Apple Aperture. Anybody use both, and if so, which do you prefer and why?

macbook pro duo was just announced, and the macbook pro is still pretty new.


Lightroom

I'm hoping they come out with a new MacBook with the same form factor as the old 12" iBook.

Well, they just released the Macbook, and Macbook Pros with intel core 2 duo processors.

coreypolis wrote in post #2272578
macbook pro duo was just announced, and the macbook pro is still pretty new.


Lightroom

When was this? I didn't hear about it, haha. Is the only difference the change in CPU? Should I make a purchase soon instead of holding out for an new laptop?

I remember promotions with free iPods and stuff when you buy a laptop. Do you guys think a promotion like that will happen soon? I checked the site and didn't see anything on now.

i would. the new macbook pros are great as it is so they only got better with the duo processor. also, i find that there is no point in always waiting for the next big thing, you miss out on all the fun. i still use the G4 powerbook and it does the job just fine but i will replace it very soon with the new iMac because i want a desktop.

JaGWiRE wrote in post #2272618
When was this? I didn't hear about it, haha. Is the only difference the change in CPU? Should I make a purchase soon instead of holding out for an new laptop?

I remember promotions with free iPods and stuff when you buy a laptop. Do you guys think a promotion like that will happen soon? I checked the site and didn't see anything on now.

that was an academic promotion, and it happened when going back to school did, its not an every day occurance. i would still wait for CS3 to come out.

blonde wrote in post #2272632
i would. the new macbook pros are great as it is so they only got better with the duo processor. also, i find that there is no point in always waiting for the next big thing, you miss out on all the fun. i still use the G4 powerbook and it does the job just fine but i will replace it very soon with the new iMac because i want a desktop.

are you going to get the 24" man that thing looks sexy.

Billginthekeys wrote in post #2272635
that was an academic promotion, and it happened when going back to school did, its not an every day occurance. i would still wait for CS3 to come out.

Yup, I think I might wait for CS3 as CS2 is going to be laggy compared to CS3 on the Macbooks anyway.
I thought Apple had promotions all the time like Dell does though?? Considering Christmas is coming up I'de expect something.
Man, I want to add a Mac desktop to my setup too, but I don't want to add another monitor (I'de like to get a nice 30" Dell or professional Eizo or something and use a KVM for both.) I always loved the Mac Mini, but it's GPU always left me with the "yeah, this isn't for me" thought. If the next generation has a good GPU and can handle some intensive photo work, then I think I'll pick one up. The Imacs also tempt me, but I dunno, I wish the Apple Store was like a camera store where you can walk in and get an amazing deal if you spend lots of $ and buy a few things.

Billginthekeys wrote in post #2272638
are you going to get the 24" man that thing looks sexy.

i seriously thought about it but finally decided against it. i already have a 20" widescreen so i think that going with the 20" iMac will be a much better setup (mmmm... duel 20").

blonde wrote in post #2272800
i seriously thought about it but finally decided against it. i already have a 20" widescreen so i think that going with the 20" iMac will be a much better setup (mmmm... duel 20").

Can you use the iMac's screens as a screen for a stand alone computer? What I'm really asking is if there are VGA/DVI inputs on the iMac.

not sure but why would you want to do it. are you adding a windows machine and want to use the iMac as the screen to both systems?

blonde wrote in post #2272832
not sure but why would you want to do it. are you adding a windows machine and want to use the iMac as the screen to both systems?

Yep, essentially that. I have a dell 20" now. On the flip side, does it have dvi or vga out, so I could use my Dell monitor with it for some dual screen work?

that it does have. i am using my 20" dell with my powerbook right now and i know that the iMac can do the same.

JaGWiRE wrote in post #2272680
Yup, I think I might wait for CS3 as CS2 is going to be laggy compared to CS3 on the Macbooks anyway.
I thought Apple had promotions all the time like Dell does though?? Considering Christmas is coming up I'de expect something.
Man, I want to add a Mac desktop to my setup too, but I don't want to add another monitor (I'de like to get a nice 30" Dell or professional Eizo or something and use a KVM for both.) I always loved the Mac Mini, but it's GPU always left me with the "yeah, this isn't for me" thought. If the next generation has a good GPU and can handle some intensive photo work, then I think I'll pick one up. The Imacs also tempt me, but I dunno, I wish the Apple Store was like a camera store where you can walk in and get an amazing deal if you spend lots of $ and buy a few things.

me in the apple store can be a dangerous thing. i bought two macbooks for people during the promotion this summer haha. went with a dell myself though. the only one of the rebates they caught me on (doing twice) was the free nano, but it was $100 so woopiody do, i still saved like $500 on each system, and got the free printers with each (one of which is right next to me here for document printing, and my current ipod i got with it). nothing like getting something for nothing.. especially when something is a printer and ipod.