A recent report has indicated that the whole MacBook line-up will be getting revamped this year, and we are just as excited as you are about this. While this is just a rumour, it is on quite good authority, and it seems very likely to be a true rumour. By the end of the year we can expect to see a fresh new spin on the extremely popular MacBook notebooks. Read on for more information about this rumour and what we can expect to see changed with the new MacBooks.
The first notebook that is expected to get revamped is the 15 inch MacBook Pro. The rumour originates from Apple Insider, and according to their source, the current style of MacBooks will essentially be phased out, and we can expect the new and improved MacBooks to resemble a MacBook Air, with its sleek and slim appearance. This is not merely a cosmetic change; hardware changes must be made in order to achieve the aesthetics of the MacBook Air. The MacBook Air has been praised for being ultra-portable, although some individuals believe that it could be a more powerful notebook. The new and improved MacBook line-up should combine the current portability of the MacBook Air with the power of the other MacBook notebooks. We’ll get a bit more specific with regards to what changes we can expect to see with the hardware of the new MacBook notebooks.
One of the most certain changes that we can expect to see in the new revamped MacBooks is the change to solid-state drives instead of the current traditional hard drives. This will be sure to cut down on weight and overall size, which should definitely help achieve the thinner, sleeker look that the MacBook Air currently has. Solid-state drives seem to be the future of storage devices, so it only makes sense to include them, both for improved performance and improved appearance.
The next change that we can expect to see is the removal of the optical drive. Optical drives have been a staple in nearly every computer over the past many years, although with the immense amount of content available online, they are being used less and less. Virtually anything that is available on a physical disc can be found online, whether it’s a movie, music, software, or game, there is likely a legal alternative online. This can help reduce the cost, size, and weight of the MacBook, three things that are not very likely to warrant complaints from users.
So as you can see, the MacBook line-up is likely to see some changes, and they will improve upon the already wonderful MacBook series. If you’re in the market for a mid-size MacBook Pro, you’re in luck, as it seems that the 15 inch MacBook Pro will likely be the first to get the upgrade. This is a very wise move on Apple’s part as it allows users to not have to sacrifice power in exchange for the ultra-portability that comes with the MacBook Air.