New MBPs this Thurs, February 21st?

[Doktag]

Yes, it's another MBP update thread, but hear me out. I believe that another possible day has popped up for a MBP update: this Thursday, the 21th February.

Various signs pointing to this:

- Stock IS running low on the current models. Update must be soon, or they risk losing sales because no one has any to sell!

- Peoples MBP orders being delayed. (http://forums.appleinsider.com/member.php?u=45690)
This guys order was set to ship Feb 13-15. Shipping date then changed to the 20th-22nd.

- The "secret Apple event" Linkin Park will be playing at in NYC. (http://www.macrumors.com/2008/02/19/linkin-park-to-participate-in-upcoming-new-york-apple-event/)
According to their Tour Dates, they are in NYC doing a concert that Thursday as well. (www.myspace.com/linkinpark, scroll down a bit). Apple event in the day, concert that night? Save them coming back and doing it after leaving NYC.

And finally, a bit of healthy speculation on my behalf:
- Steve Jobs loves surprising people. A THURSDAY announcement would surprise everyone, particularly those followers of the Church of Tuesday :P.

[7even]

Good theory but I'd guess that the "secret event" would be not-so-secret right now - in order to have a bigger audience, people do have to know what's happening in less than 2 days, right?

[cmm26red]

Where are the invites?

[voyagerd]

Maybe the invites were subliminal and people wont know they exist until they are at the event that they were invited to! :eek:

[bayol05]

As per the original post, I also thought about this.

The tour dates do show that Apple could have this "event" before this weekend. I do have a problem with there not being any sort of invitation or announcement, but if this Linkin Park "event" is happening soon (as opposed to a while from now, which I doubt since they mentioned it) then I would definitely see it happening while they are still in New York. I believe the tour dates show another concert in a different state on Monday. So if its possible even with there not being an announcement yet, I think it COULD happen on or by friday, I doubt they would do it on the weekend.

[MYRZ]

Looks like a solid hybrid theory :rolleyes:

[Gus!]

That'd be a welcome surprise! Hope your right...

Gus...;)

[Much Ado]

Looks like a solid hybrid theory :rolleyes:

Maybe they'll send out the invites at a few minutes to midnight? [/pun]

[davidec]

Looks like a solid hybrid theory :rolleyes:

Sorry guys, but what makes anyone think that the Linkin Park/:apple: gig will have anything to do with the impending MBP update? Sounds to me like some kind of itunes/ipod/isomething related event.

No reason for Apple to break with Tues tradition for our MBP update. Especially not for a minor speed bump and cosmetic upgrade

[design-is]

the Linkin Park/:apple: gig will have anything to do with the impending MBP update? Sounds to me like some kind of itunes/ipod/isomething related event.

Or possibly tied somehow to the iPhone SDK release? unlikely though.

[MYRZ]

Please don't tell me nobody can see the humor in the use of 'hybrid theory'?

Anyway... it would be weird if Apple had 2 events, a music event and a announcement event, in just a few days... so i think either Linkin Park will play on the same event as the announcement, or there will be no announcement (Please no!)

[davidec]

Or possibly tied somehow to the iPhone SDK release? unlikely though.

The SDK will be a media event, and as of yet no invites have been sent. So I doubt that.
Maybe something like the iTunes London sessions?

[phungy]

Do you use a Mac, Doktag? If so, did you not notice that suprise was underlined in red? It's surprise.

[davidec]

Do you use a Mac, Doktag? If so, did you not notice that suprise was underlined in red? It's surprise.

How fastidiously pedantic of you. Besides, maybe he's using Panther?
:)

[ripplet]

Do you use a Mac, Doktag? If so, did you not notice that suprise was underlined in red? It's surprise.

Give him a break.

He might be using PC and wants to buy a new MBP :rolleyes:

Oh wait... PC does have spell check. Oh well, guess he's just a guy with English as his 2nd language. Who knows.

[design-is]

The SDK will be a media event, and as of yet no invites have been sent. So I doubt that.
Maybe something like the iTunes London sessions?

I did say unlikely though...

and really, a moderator/Demi-God stepping in to point out a spelling mistake? are you really as bored at work as I am?? lol :o

[hephem]

Well, actualy, as far as I know the 26th February event is still just a rumor.

Therefor, maybe the 21th could be the really event... But duno...

What I do know, is that, the stores are out of Mbp, even the refurb store, so a update is most likely imminent. Tomorrow or during this WE. Resellers can not wait until the 26th for a delivery, that would be insane. Some resellers are out of Mbp for about a week now, and wait a intirely new week would be just to much.

It will be strange though if Apple break the Tuesday rule to come out the Mbp update. However it seams that the Mbp update delay is not Apple's fault but is due to a penryn shipment delay which would justify an update "in extremis".

That said, I would be also very surprised if anything happens tomorrow. Not because your "hybrid theory" (I understood the words game) don't stand but, well, it would be strange...duno... plus, it is to obvious at this point and god knows that nothing with Apple is obvious. Not even when the Iphone 16gb came out.

[weichengwang]

people are running out of energy :o, please, if any information hasn't proved by apple, don't post it.

[phungy]

How fastidiously pedantic of you. Besides, maybe he's using Panther?
:)

I know...I blame it on the insomnia :o.

[design-is]

people are running out of energy :o, please, if any information hasn't proved by apple, don't post it.

this is a rumor site... surely the point is to speculate... no? :confused:

[hephem]

this is a rumor site... surely the point is to speculate... no? :confused:

Well, it depends...

A rumor is something that we have heard (from a source) and for what the happenning is unsure.

A speculation is just talk about what might or might not happend whitout having any source in the background.

What we should do in a rumor site is to bring some rumors. But because almost none of us is in contact with a high representator of Apple, all we can do is speculate...

Guess what? Is what we do!

:D

[MYRZ]

Well, don't mean to flame or anything, but i think you're to picky...

...and MacSpeculations just doesn't sound as catchy as MacRumors...

[design-is]

Indeed, the forum is for speculating about the rumors that are posted on the main MacRumors site...

site for proper rumors - forum for speculations :D

[Doktag]

Do you use a Mac, Doktag? If so, did you not notice that suprise was underlined in red? It's surprise.

Unfortunately, I am not on a Mac. When the MBP update comes out, it will be my first. As ripplet guessed, I'm on a PC, and actually just recently formatted it (sigh), so I haven't yet installed dictionary for Firefox.

But that's no excuse really. English is my first language, and I'm ashamed of the mistake. I usually pride myself on spelling and grammar. Please accept my apology.

Also, MYRZ - I lol'd at your pun. :)

No invites (or to be more correct, no news about invites) does seem to be the biggest hole in the theory. But we shall see.

[hephem]

Well, don't mean to flame or anything, but i think you're to picky...

...and MacSpeculations just doesn't sound as catchy as MacRumors...

Dude... don't forget your humor for the rumor.

[leechlife]

One thing is actually very interesting:
Lining park has a concert the 26th in nashville

so the spec. even on that date will most likley not have linkin park (or they're there miday then travel to play nashville at night).

if the event is then.

cheers

[MYRZ]

Indeed, the forum is for speculating about the rumors that are posted on the main MacRumors site...

site for proper rumors - forum for speculations :D

Dude... don't forget your humor for the rumor.

You just secretly editted that emoticon in right? ;)

Also, MYRZ - I lol'd at your pun. :)

Sigh... I was already doubting my humor - and those of the posters here (though, I had a lot of laughs reading these threads last couple of days).

[BNO]

As I said in the Members waiting thread: From my point of view Next Wednesday or Thursday would be more likely to host an event with Linkin Park on sight. As specially concerning that there were no invitations so far.

[apple4mark]

sob, sob,sob, I can't stand the waiting anymore! I'll be on anti-depressant tablets if the MBP is not released by the end of Feb.... sob sob..... waited so loooooonnnnnngggggg for that! COM'ON Steve!

[tremendous]

god, Linkin Park? I mean, John Mayer is bad enough, Randy Crawford was embarrasing but Linkin Park. Is this how low we've stooped? SADFACE ALL ROUND.

[amjustice]

I donno what is with all the LP bashing. If you havent already check out Linkin Park's latest album Minutes to Midnight, it is a definate departure from the bands old Rap/Rock style.

[t0mat0]

Yes, it's another MBP update thread, but hear me out.

- Stock IS running low on the current models. Update must be soon, or they risk loosing sales because no one has any to sell!

- Peoples MBP orders being delayed.[/URL]
- The "secret Apple event" Linkin Park will be playing at in NYC.
- Steve Jobs loves suprising people.

So basically you're starting the rumour mill off 4 things, all of which point more to Tuesday. Jobs loves suprising people..... on Tuesdays :P
We'll know soon anyhow!

[tremendous]

I donno what is with all the LP bashing. If you havent already check out Linkin Park's latest album Minutes to Midnight, it is a definate departure from the bands old Rap/Rock style.

but is it a departure from their old really ******* style? doubt it. Glad you like them though. that's nice.

[BklynKid]

Noobs. Hybrid Theory had a solid sound and style.

[Mr Maui]

Sorry guys, but what makes anyone think that the Linkin Park/:apple: gig will have anything to do with the impending MBP update? Sounds to me like some kind of itunes/ipod/isomething related event.

No reason for Apple to break with Tues tradition for our MBP update. Especially not for a minor speed bump and cosmetic upgrade

I agree. After all ... Apple just lowered prices on their iPod shuffles yesterday. And that rarely just "happens" with Apple.

[netdog]

Screw the invites. Apple can just put LP in the Cube or on the Plaza above the store, or let them play in Soho or at W. 14th and roll out the new MBPs and whatever else they have. They could always SMS everybody with an ATT iPhone an hour before the show. It'll get packed fast. This is New York.

[BklynKid]

They could always SMS everybody with an ATT iPhone an hour before the show. It'll get packed fast. This is New York.

Agreed, but I think people are referring to the lack of press invites. It does Apple no good throwing a concert to a bunch of people who could give two ***** about a iPhone SDK.

[rols]

Various signs pointing to this:

- Stock IS running low on the current models. Update must be soon, or they risk loosing sales because no one has any to sell!



well it's 'losing' not 'loosing' and not everyone is out of stock. The Singapore store has lots, I believe Australia does to, I saw more replies saying stores in various countries are still fully stocked.

And Linkin Park? If that's anything it's related to music ..

[rishi13]

I think the Apple event will be this Friday. I checked Genius bar reservations at multiple eastern Apple stores and it appears that none of them are taking reservations after 12 PM EST. Perhaps this is to shut down the store for a few hours and update the floor with the new inventory?

[camflan]

I think the Apple event will be this Friday. I checked Genius bar reservations at multiple eastern Apple stores and it appears that none of them are taking reservations after 12 PM EST. Perhaps this is to shut down the store for a few hours and update the floor with the new inventory?

the store nearest me isnt' accepting reservations after noon either...

and, my SR mbp arrives today....do I open it? :P

[MYRZ]

I think the Apple event will be this Friday. I checked Genius bar reservations at multiple eastern Apple stores and it appears that none of them are taking reservations after 12 PM EST. Perhaps this is to shut down the store for a few hours and update the floor with the new inventory?

I just love these tiny bits of information... this is a kind of detective investigation of which even Sherlock would be impressed by...;)

[Paix247]

None of the Apple Stores around me are taking reservations after 11:00 either. Can anyone confirm whether this is just a normal cut off point for advance reservations or whether this is unusual??
:confused:

EDIT: There are personal shopping appointments available all day. Looks like its just a cut-off time for advanced genius bar appointments. They will probably change it to include later times as the day goes on.

Edit x2: Its NOTHING. The time changes as the day moves on.

[ChrisN]

I really wish all of these rumors were true so we can finally get our mbp but I dont think they would announce it this way.


But I hope so...:)

[hockeysc23]

Patience people. It will happen but at the moment there are no good leaks or info.


If we all keep guessing everyday of the week someone is sure to be right :rolleyes:

[BNO]

Interistingly HardMac reports a shortage of Airport Express Base Stations:
http://www.hardmac.com/news/2008-02-20/#7815

It's true that we are all keep guessing, but as specially since the LP rumor came up yesterday it got more interesting again to guess around.

[hockeysc23]

And as far as the stock issue I do not see the MBP making a big impact on the stock price. the MBP will probably see a speed/components increase not a complete design rehaul (if they were then it is in the research from awhile back so they wouldn't have saved it for a failing stock price).

Only radically new products/design would cause a huge impact on the stock price. I don't see a lot of non mac people like us here waiting eagerly for the new possible pro.

[dj420118]

I'm going to start the process of selling my macbook now...eitherway a new macbook pro is coming soon

[amjustice]

I think we also need to take into account that Apple may be changing their formula for product releases. With all the leaks and expected products they may change things up a little. We will just have to wait and see!

[BNO]

Interistingly HardMac reports a shortage of Airport Express Base Stations:
http://www.hardmac.com/news/2008-02-20/#7815

It's true that we are all keep guessing, but as specially since the LP rumor came up yesterday it got more interesting again to guess around.
I just checked the U.S. Store and the Airport Extreme base station is shipping 24h and the express 3-5 business days. I beleave HardMac just watched at the frensh store.

[drchipinski]

I placed an order yesterday for my MBP and the original date said 2-21 (delivery), now it says 2-25....interesting....I called and mum was the word. :)

[heatmiser]

No way, Jose.

[bamf]

I do a substantial amount of computer purchasing for my company - albeit from Dell. My Dell rep has told me that the mobile Penryn processors will be available to order from Dell starting on the 21st (tomorrow).

So the supply issue from Intel appears to be getting fixed.

I'm just hopeful that the new MBP's will be coming shortly now that the processors will be available...

[Vedhead]

The Linkin Park relationship to the MBP could be that bands that use a lot of samples and looping tend to use a program like Ableton Live while performing, and more often than not they're running it on an MBP or similar...the MBP really is a musician's best friend.

Not sure I'm sold on the Thursday theory though...I wanna believe! I can't hold onto this tax $ much longer!!!

Let us drink our milkshakes Steve!

[BaronvdB]

i hope this thread is right and they are released tomorrow...but i kinda doubt it.

[dj420118]

With apple anything is possible...all you can do is hope

[markrivers]

don't bet your two pairs of .... ears or eyes on this! but there's no harm in hoping..:D

[drchipinski]

don't bet your two pairs of .... ears or eyes on this! but there's no harm in hoping..:D

All I know is my order has now been bumped twice....:D

[dj420118]

Your order has been delayed twice? When did you order this thing?

[Stridder44]

Based on everything I'm reading (LP, shipping dates, etc.) I'm still set to it being released before the end of next week (Friday).

[drchipinski]

Your order has been delayed twice? When did you order this thing?


Monday night. :apple:

[OdduWon]

Thursday? Hmm, I guess it could happen. After all there was the Friday 6/29 release of the iPhone.
Dell released it's Penryn notebooks today, now apple can bring their design to marked without having to worry as much about copy cats. With the shuffle and other iPortables updated the only products left to be updated are the MBP and MB. Soon yes, thursday not likely.

[dlap]

All I know is my order has now been bumped twice....:D

Is someone else's orders delayed? Apple page says ships within 24 hs.

[markrivers]

it seems that the apple store claims they can ship within 24 hours.. now i'm confused!:eek:

[waywardsage]

This whole "special event" thing could be anything. Perhaps its a special "webcast" event. Probably an end to iTunes DRM, lower ipod costs to spur sales? And the inevitable iPhone SDK.

As for the new Macbook Pro. I don't think a special event is really necessary for an update. The new update will be a product refinement, nothing revoluntionary. It will prob get the multi-touch, new penryn and perhaps a new graphics card. Among other small things. It's nothing to spend a ton of $ on a special event. And while i'm a devoute MBP fan, we're not Apples mass market customers. Those are the iPod and iPhone.

[forrest368]

it seems that the apple store claims they can ship within 24 hours.. now i'm confused!:eek:

Well the main page says 24 hours, BUT if you add a macbook pro to your cart on the apple store, and then pretend to start purchasing it at the bottom of the page, it tells you the expected shipping details, which are sometimes quite long, but currently are "ships Feb. 21-25". I think people are more referring to low in-store stock and the fact that people's order's are being delayed over and over.

I just hope one day they just pop up, somewhat unexpected... like tomorrow... that would be nice!

[markrivers]

it's the 21st already.. Eastern time... oh well... another theory down the drain..." we're now accepting the next person in line"
i'm sorry ma'am, someone already claimed the 26th of feb.. and the tuesdays of marched are fully booked as well, do you want to try tues of april?:D:D:D

[markrivers]

i'm amazed how i amuse myself with this forum.. good thing i still have a day job :D

[HoldFastHope]

i'm amazed how i amuse myself with this forum.. good thing i still have a day job :D

Haha

With the amount of time I spend on here when I should be working I'm surprised I still have a job at all

[nl2134]

These threads are like a broken record.

Months ago, we probably started this thread every Sunday, speculating on the release of a new MBP the following Tuesday.

It'll come when time comes.

[ghettochris]

anyone else think LP is pulling a tiny code "I working with apple in secret" fake just for fun? for sure any hint at a concert with apple would be against some non disclosure agreement...

[jacjac3]

apple doesn't update there site till around 8am ne ways.. this might be true.
If apple doesn't give us a MBP by next tues, I'm getting myself a blackbook.

[ltldrummerboy]

I've got it! You buy a new MBP and you get a free SDK!

[MidiMonk]

Never buy first revisions of new Apple portables remember the 1st core duo's overheating due to sloppy builds?

If you need a fast laptop get the SR MBP, they are solid minus the few issues floating around aka "ELP" and airport dropping out which are more likely the result of shoody code.Very few people truly need the power we have now, except power users(Audio/Video) a Penryn based system is not going to make safari any snappier:D

Sure the bragging rights are cool but 3 mos later your back on the bottom again:eek:

[Gus!]

Never buy first revisions of new Apple portables remember the 1st core duo's overheating due to sloppy builds?

If you need a fast laptop get the SR MBP, they are solid minus the few issues floating around aka "ELP" and airport dropping out which are more likely the result of shoody code.Very few people truly need the power we have now, except power users(Audio/Video) a Penryn based system is not going to make safari any snappier:D

Sure the bragging rights are cool but 3 mos later your back on the bottom again:eek:

I think you'll find that Penryn will have little or no problems at all because it will be the last SR processor before the update to the montevina chipset. So it should be a near seamless update (hopefully).

Please correst me if I am wrong.

Gus...

[drchipinski]

Never buy first revisions of new Apple portables remember the 1st core duo's overheating due to sloppy builds?

If you need a fast laptop get the SR MBP, they are solid minus the few issues floating around aka "ELP" and airport dropping out which are more likely the result of shoody code.Very few people truly need the power we have now, except power users(Audio/Video) a Penryn based system is not going to make safari any snappier:D

Sure the bragging rights are cool but 3 mos later your back on the bottom again:eek:


I agree, and that is why I ordered mine a few days ago. If it is a new chipset, I doubt I would ever know the difference. :D

[Twe Foju]

it's the 21st already.. Eastern time... oh well... another theory down the drain..." we're now accepting the next person in line"
i'm sorry ma'am, someone already claimed the 26th of feb.. and the tuesdays of marched are fully booked as well, do you want to try tues of april?:D:D:D


this is why i love macrumors :D

[Zeos]

- Stock IS running low on the current models. Update must be soon, or they risk losing sales because no one has any to sell!


Best Buy online and our local Best Buy stores were running low, but they're stocked back up now.

[Paix247]

Best Buy online and our local Best Buy stores were running low, but they're stocked back up now.

Yep, my local BB is all stocked up with those old MBP's as well. Its a good fit, really. I could not find a single laptop there with chips newer than 8 months old, and the MBP was the only one on display with a chip faster than 2GHz.

[OdduWon]

Well I hope they update there store page soon, It looks really empty right nowhttp://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r75/odduwon/Untitled-1.jpg
Plenty of space for new Mac Book Pros :D

[markrivers]

maybe this thread should say 21st of feb 2009:D:D:D

[phannon666]

OdduWon: It would help if your monitor was set to a decent sized resolution, i.e. greater than 800x600, c'mon it ain't 1995 anymore :p

[squeeks]

it's the 21st already.. Eastern time... oh well... another theory down the drain..." we're now accepting the next person in line"
i'm sorry ma'am, someone already claimed the 26th of feb.. and the tuesdays of marched are fully booked as well, do you want to try tues of april?:D:D:D


ill take June 10th

[OdduWon]

OdduWon: It would help if your monitor was set to a decent sized resolution, i.e. greater than 800x600, c'mon it ain't 1995 anymore :p

Lol, yeah I took that shot on my crap box, the G5 twin turbo is at the studio.

[BaronvdB]

so i guess this thread was a little less than accurate...why am i not surprised.