Not Quite The MacWorld Keynote I Was Hoping For
Posted on January 18, 2008
Filed Under Technology
I must admit, I was just a tad disappointed with the announcement of the new MacBook air last Tuesday. I don’t mean to complain. The MacBook Air is definitely a really cool product, but I was hoping for something more.
I had heard rumors that the whole “Air” thing was going to be a notebook with some sort of “wireless internet anywhere” built in, and was really hoping to see something like that, but I guess the “There’s something in the Air” hint meant that there was a 3 pound notebook .78 computer coming, that could be blown away by a strong gust of wind.
The MacWorld Keynote I Was Hoping For
A new case for the MacBook Pro
When the MacBook came out, I had a choice of getting that or the MacBook Pro. I chose the MacBook, strictly because of the amazing case design. Mainly, it’s small and light (Very thin and sleek), and it has magnets that hold it shut (instead of the metal hooks and spring locking system)
I know 3 people who have either PowerBooks or MacBook Pro’s with broken latching mechanisms. They won’t stay shut anymore.
So I’d like to see a new case for the MacBook Pro. And of course, I want to see some sort of built in 3G or 4G “High Speed Wireless Internet Anywhere” connection that would just be included in the bill that I already pay AT&T for my iPhone for an additional $20/month.
Mac Desktop
Yes, the Mac Pro desktop machine is great, but who can afford it? If you want a desktop Mac, you are forced to buy either the iMac or the Mac Mini, both of which are really cool looking, but they really compromise on performance and lack the ability to really upgrade or customize them.
Give us a plain old Mac. I don’t care if it doesn’t have an 8 Core Xeon processor. I also don’t care if it’s more than 2 inches thick. I just want a normal tower. Just stick a Core 2 Duo in it. Give me the option to put a big hard drive in if I want. Or a nice graphics card.
Apple TV + HDDVR
Yes, I thought Apple did a great job with the Apple TV update, but still. That’s only because you can now rent movies from iTunes, which really has nothing to do with the Apple TV.
I’d like to see an Apple TV + HDDVR with a built in tuner, or ability to actually watch and record tv shows. And since it’s already connecting to my mac, why not allow my mac to broadcast a High Def signal that lets me use my HDTV as a wireless monitor.
That would allow me to watch shows like LOST on ABC in full streaming HD, right from my computer, on my HDTV screen.
This video by jacksfilms pretty much sums up my feelings about the new MacBook Air
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