Pchan 5,162 Report post Posted January 15, 2008 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7188849.stm Apple boss Steve Jobs has unveiled the world's thinnest laptop, called the MacBook Air. The computer, which is 0.76 inches (1.93cm) at its thickest point, was unveiled at an event in San Francisco. The Apple head also launched online film rentals for iTunes users in the US from almost every major film studio, including Disney and Fox. "We're dying to get this international as well," said Mr Jobs, saying it would roll-out worldwide later in the year. Of the laptop, Mr Jobs said: "It's an amazing feat of engineering." It does not have a CD or DVD drive in order to save space. "It was built to be a wireless machine," he added. The laptop will compete with a range of portable devices, from companies such as Sony, Dell and Asus, which are already building so-called sub-notebooks, designed to be lighter and more mobile. The machine goes on sale in two weeks and costs from $1,799 in the US (£1,199 in the UK) and comes with either an 80 Gigabyte hard disc drive as standard or 64 Gigabyte solid state drive for an added $999. FROM THE DOT.LIFE BLOG This is important because it opens a new front in Apple's battle to be as big in digital video as it is in music. Rory Cellan-Jones, BBC technology correspondent Read Rory's thoughts in full Apple worked with chip maker Intel to produce a smaller version of its Core2Duo processor for the laptop. Movie rentals from the key Hollywood movie studios will be available in the US immediately. Until now customers have had to buy movies outright but now they rent them for up to 30 days, or for 24 hours once viewing has started. Movie lovers will be able to download films to their computers, and transfer them to the latest iPods and iPhone, in standard and high-definition, for between $3 and $5. The company also announced it was revamping the Apple TV device so that it can now download content independently of a computer and display it on a widescreen TV. Mr Jobs admitted that Apple's first attempt to put online video in the living room had failed. "[Apple TV] was designed to be an accessory for iTunes and your computer. "It is not what people wanted. What people really wanted was movies, movies, movies." He added: "We weren't delivering that. We're back: With Apple TV Take Two." He announced the firm had sold 125 million TV shows and seven million movies via iTunes. "It's more than everyone else put together, but it didn't meet our expectations," said Mr Jobs. "I think we've got it right this time." Mr Jobs also announced a wireless back-up system called Time Capsule, offering a combined wi-fi router and hard drive. New software for the iPhone was unveiled, including an update to Maps, which can plot the phone owners spot on a map without using GPS. Apple announced it had sold four million iPhones in the first 200 days on sale, putting it on target to sell 10 million by the end of 2008. 1 Mathias reacted to this I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eppy 3,446 Report post Posted January 15, 2008 yeah saw that earlier...i would break that shit so easy -/ "That fairy needs to stop shouting in my ear, or I'm going to throw her friend I have trapped in the bottle into a lava pit or something. HEY, LISTEN! No, YOU listen. If something's important, just say so without yelling at me. Or fly over to it and change color like you usually do. Just because I'm busy mowing the lawn and hoping I'll find some spare change, doesn't mean I can't hear you." - Link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pchan 5,162 Report post Posted January 16, 2008 Same here ... so delicate ... it's unpractical X'D. I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dubird 6,815 Report post Posted January 16, 2008 I think it's dell that has one that's only one inch thick....i'd be afraid i'd snap it........ Yesterday was the deadline for all complaints! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted January 16, 2008 4 sure! My Sunny has be tuff stuff with all the movin and bangin it takes >.< That skinny thing wouldn't last me very long Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the56ker 100 Report post Posted January 16, 2008 well atleast someones got the idea to make money still oh lets make in lighter and drop the performance everyone will think its good because of how light it is BAH APPLE MY POOP WAYS MORE THEN YOUR SILLY LITTLE MACHINE! [sIGPIC] http://forums.ancientclan.com/signaturepics/sigpic1654_3.gif[/sIGPIC] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeathscytheX 9,732 Report post Posted January 16, 2008 As neat as that is, I have no interest in apple products because of their outrageous prices. I don't want to think about how much the price tag on that thing will be. GET A NEW FUNK ON BEFORE YOU GET DUMPED ON! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pchan 5,162 Report post Posted January 16, 2008 As neat as that is, I have no interest in apple products because of their outrageous prices. I don't want to think about how much the price tag on that thing will be.The article has it ... The machine goes on sale in two weeks and costs from $1,799 in the US (£1,199 in the UK) and comes with either an 80 Gigabyte hard disc drive as standard or 64 Gigabyte solid state drive for an added $999. I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zepling 100 Report post Posted January 17, 2008 I wish Apple would just go away. Shoo. Mayor Quimby I'll admit I used the city treasury to fund the murder of my enemies, but as Gabbo would say, I'm a bad wittle boy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neo guy 100 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 Looks nice . . . . except it doesn't have a CD drive . . . nor does it have an Ethernet port . . . and it only has 1 USB port! I'd rather handle a little bulk but have everything I need, than something super thin and lacking in hardware. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
