How long before we see the A4 chip in a notebook?
I’m currently in the market for a replacement for my Macbook due to some issues as well as limitations that I’ve encountered.
Keep in mind that my system is 37 months old and is also a first generation machine so I have certainly gotten my moneys worth.
The only issue that I have in giving up my system is the fact that I paid extra to get this thing in black and now they no longer make a black system, they’re all aluminum.
I have been shopping around and debating on if I want to go with a 13” or the 15”.
The 13” is a perfect size but it is coming up pretty short when it comes to specs.
The 13” Macbook Pro is still using the Intel Core 2 Duo processor which is what my system is currently running (well technically I have a Core Duo), which is four year old technology!
The 15” Macbook Pro comes in three models, two of which are running i5 processors from Intel.
I love the additional screen size (will come in handy for work), processor speed and the larger hard drive option.
The only thing that I dislike is the fact that there is more to carry and the price.
I’m going to need this machine to last as long as my current machine which brings me to my question of how long will we have to wait until we see Apple using the A4 chip in a notebook?
Apple purchased a chip company for more than just the iPhone & ipad not to mention that Apple seems to love controlling every aspect of their systems so I would assume it is only a matter of time before that chip (or variation of) starts showing up in their notebooks.
Here in lies the problem for me, do I wait to see what Apple is going to come up with or buy now and hope that by the time they start using the chip that I have the ability to buy a new machine without thinking about it?