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yokelono

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Feb 12, 2011
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I'm planning on buying a MacBook (not Pro or Air) in the next few weeks, but I'm worried that a new model or refresh might come out a few months after.

Has anyone heard rumors to this effect or am I safe to buy my MacBook?

Thanks!
 
GfulDedFan

GfulDedFan

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Whenever you buy one, an update will happen within a time period. You could wait and then buy but when another time period elapses, you will wish you waited longer. This kind of thinking will result in a feeling that the best thing to do is never buy one.

You need to determine what you need and when you need it.
 
leftywamumonkey

leftywamumonkey

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Jun 23, 2010
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GfulDedFan said:
Whenever you buy one, an update will happen within a time period. You could wait and then buy but when another time period elapses, you will wish you waited longer. This kind of thinking will result in a feeling that the best thing to do is never buy one.

You need to determine what you need and when you need it.
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You could wait until the end of March at least, if you can of course.
 
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yokelono

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Feb 12, 2011
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GfulDedFan said:
Whenever you buy one, an update will happen within a time period. You could wait and then buy but when another time period elapses, you will wish you waited longer. This kind of thinking will result in a feeling that the best thing to do is never buy one.

You need to determine what you need and when you need it.
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I was really simply asking if you guys thought I should wait for the MacPro refreshes in March to see if anything happens with the MacBook, or if I should buy it next week. Obviously I can't keep waiting out for a better model because refreshes happen almost yearly. I just have until April to buy my new computer because that is when I graduate from University and am no longer subject to educational pricing, so I wanted to know whether it was worth it to wait until then.

Thanks for your help though.
 
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SidewaysTakumi

SidewaysTakumi

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Aug 5, 2010
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If it were me, I would wait.
 
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mr123cool

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Feb 13, 2011
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macbook launch

yokelono said:
I'm planning on buying a MacBook (not Pro or Air) in the next few weeks, but I'm worried that a new model or refresh might come out a few months after.

Has anyone heard rumors to this effect or am I safe to buy my MacBook?

Thanks!
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same case here guys...just wanna know wen will the new macbook (not pro/air) will come so that within a mnth or so my new machine doesnt become "öld"...i can wait till april...so pls lemme know...thx!!
 
macgeek18

macgeek18

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I just bought an 08 MB Aluminum base model and it fits my needs perfectly. I have learned you don't always need the latest and greatest.
 
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