Woweee... it looks almost exactly (but not quite) just like the previous models of macbook - which are merely Intel based PCs loaded up with lashings of proprietary DRM.

I cannot understand why people get so worked up by these relativly small incremental changes to the macbook line - especially this one which (from what all the punditistas claim) is explicitly a cosmetic revamp that adds no new must-have features.

Posted by: Sally | October 14, 2008 3:02 PM

Hey Sally, I know you wrote this before the official presentation of the new MacBook Pro, but I think you are really underestimating Apple.
It is not only a revamp, it is also environment friendly, cheaper, has 51% better resolution and speed in graphics thanks to an nvidia chip.
As for your comment that McBooks are just Intel based PCs... I beg to disagree. Macs are beautifully designed, faster and much more friendly to use because of its wonderful OS.
I suggest you go visit apple.com to see and understand the real changes in this new MacBook.

Posted by: Samantha | October 15, 2008 7:55 AM

I agree with Samantha. At this stage (when this was written), the Macbook Pro info was just a rumour, which focused primarily on the style and design of the laptop. Now it's been officially released, the focus has shifted to its revamped specs, which Samantha mentions in her comment. Sally read this http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2008/10/apple_launches_2.html, and you can take in the new changes for yourself.

Posted by: Lucy | October 17, 2008 9:57 AM