What will be the MacBook Pro 2011? Projections and prospects

Again, rumors about Apple's plans for the future. At this time we are talking about the following MacBook Pro models, which should see the light in the coming year. There are three well-founded prediction about how will be the MacBook Pro: One of the models can lose DVD-drive, apparatuses receive SSD (SSD) instead of a mechanical hard drive, and support LightPeak Technology, suggests SlashGear.

And now everything in detail. It seems that in Cupertino are planning to make their high-performance laptops are not only thinner and lighter, but also more "long-playing" and fast. Following the example of some MacBook Air Pro models (eg, 13-inch) will lose the DVD-drive. He will be replaced by an external drive. This solution will provide MacBook Pro more space for larger battery capacity. This in turn will allow the new Pro-version to work even longer without recharging.

For several years, Apple users can get a MacBook Pro with a solid state drive as a model to be collected under the order. Now, however, SSD-drive capacity of up to 512 GB will be integrated into every MacBook Pro, released after the 2011 season. This - the right decision in the light of ensuring the highest processing speed and data transfer and mobility Box, which can be more safely subjected to shaking (unlike laptops with mechanical hard drive). This innovation has already been well received by the user community

MacBook AirSo that Apple can count on their support and approval. In addition, it can be assumed that the new MacBook Pro, finally, will be officially enabled SSD TRIM command (or the corresponding update will appear for Mac OS X).

Finally, the speed of the new MacBook Pro can add data transmission technology LightPeak, for a long time developed and is now being actively promoted by Intel. It is this technology is intended to eventually replace the USB-ports, SCSI interfaces, SATA, FireWire, PCI, HDMI, and others. The argument in favor of the introduction of technology can become LightPeak versatility: in this case, the port of this format will be used to connect any peripheral devices and expansion cards. Another advantage is the huge LightPeak data rate of 10 Gbit / s over distances up to 100 meters. This is achieved through the use of optical fiber.

Undoubtedly, such prospects for the new MacBook Pro models are more than impressive (though an external optical drive can to the taste not for everyone), and at the same time they are very real, according to the previous Apple experience in implementing innovative solutions.

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