Tuesday: D-Day or Just another Buzz-kill!

[ildondeigiocchi]

With all the buzz and rumors surrounding Intel's release of hexacore processors and the possibility of a Mac Pro update tomorrow, Tuesday, March 16th, it's your turn to express whether or not you think an update to the Mac Pro line will happen tomorrow. I personally would be happy and welcome an update tomorrow but am somewhat skeptical.

[gfiz]

I can't envision any reason to delay the MP now that Gulftown has been released and already showing up in some other retail PC's. the ironic thing is I've been waiting for a new MBP update, but have kinda talked myself into going with my first MP if they're updated tomorrow, and just making due with my old notebook for a while, as I seem to be traveling less and less for work anyway.

[ildondeigiocchi]

I can't envision any reason to delay the MP now that Gulftown has been released and already showing up in some other retail PC's. the ironic thing is I've been waiting for a new MBP update, but have kinda talked myself into going with my first MP if they're updated tomorrow, and just making due with my old notebook for a while, as I seem to be traveling less and less for work anyway.

That's true and given Apple's good relation with Intel, we should expect an update real soon. After all, they've ALMOST always received intel chips a month or so in advance of PC vendors. Can't wait to see what GPU options the new Mac Pros will offer (whenever they're released). :rolleyes:

[VirtualRain]

I vote for both... Mac Pro announcement tomorrow with 6 and 12 core machines priced to kill any buzz! :D

[ildondeigiocchi]

I vote for both... Mac Pro announcement tomorrow with 6 and 12 core machines priced to kill any buzz! :D

LOL, that's funny but true statement! :D Completely agree

[melchior]

That's true and given Apple's good relation with Intel, we should expect an update real soon. After all, they've always received intel chips a month or so in advance of PC vendors. Can't wait to see what GPU options the new Mac Pros will offer (whenever they're released). :rolleyes:

not always, just sometimes. here's hoping apple thinks it's important to have a fresh hardware line for all those people buying a computer and an ipad :apple:

[Umbongo]

It is wishful thinking. There is no evidence that they will be announced tomorrow. Just circumstance in the NDA being lifted and product release on a Tuesday. Perfectly possible they could be announced, but it should be kept in mind that Apple may choose to wait or they may not be ready for a release yet.

[ildondeigiocchi]

Just to clarify:

If any update will take place tomorrow for the Mac Pro or any other product the Apple Store should go down at around 6:00AM Eastern (US and Canada) Time. Until then, it's fingers crossed. :D
The poll is looking interesting...very close!

[melchior]

Just to clarify:

If any update will take place tomorrow for the Mac Pro or any other product the Apple Store should go down at around 6:00AM Eastern (US and Canada) Time. Until then, it's fingers crossed. :D
The poll is looking interesting...very close!

what can be determined from this poll? 15 people are half-glass full and 15 people are glass half-empty. :rolleyes:

[Magic Lantern]

I will tell you why it definitely won't happen:

Because I want to buy one! Every Tuesday I get excited and spend my day refreshing Twitter, MacRumors and the Apple Store and the update just never comes. Every Tuesday I am exponentially less disappointed by the lack of announcement because I have started to accept the fact that they will NEVER update the MacPro ;)

Looks like I will be shovelling coal into the steam engine of my G5 for a while yet...

[ildondeigiocchi]

I will tell you why it definitely won't happen:

Because I want to buy one! Every Tuesday I get excited and spend my day refreshing Twitter, MacRumors and the Apple Store and the update just never comes. Every Tuesday I am exponentially less disappointed by the lack of announcement because I have started to accept the fact that they will NEVER update the MacPro ;)

Looks like I will be shovelling coal into the steam engine of my G5 for a while yet...

Patience is a virtue but sometimes the waiting process for something we really want can be better than the actual thing itself. ;)

[Houston]

Patience is a virtue but sometimes the waiting process for something we really want can be better than the actual thing itself. ;)

With all the buzz and rumors surrounding Intel's release of hexacore processors and the possibility of a Mac Pro update tomorrow, Tuesday, March 16th, it's your turn to express whether or not you think an update to the Mac Pro line will happen tomorrow. I personally would be happy and welcome an update tomorrow but am somewhat skeptical.

Me too. I voted yes, but my heart says no. Just because I sold my Mac Pro Friday, in anticipation of a release tomorrow. I just hope I don't have to wait for months. :)

[CountlovE]

Well I am not sure if this is credible, but I was visiting San Fran this weekend. Totally drunk out of my mind at 1:30am Friday night I ran into 2 guys who were helping me with directions back to my hotel. They totally pointed me in the right direction and I was very appreciative (some homeless guy gave me wrong directions).

One of the guys happened to work for Apple. I then told him how I am dying to get a new 6 core machine when it is released. I told him I really hope it comes out this Tuesday. He said nothing and just smiled. After more small talk we split off in different directions.

But before he took off, the last thing he said was "Enjoy your new Mac." So does that mean it comes out tomorrow? Who knows.. But I can only hope..

[JesterJJZ]

Ooohh...my turn...

So today I was out getting some coffee at Starbucks, vanilla latte, and I took a seat with my MPB. There was a guy sitting next to me and to my amazement it looked like he had an iPad. So I of course had to bug him about it so I asked him. He was like "yeah, they sent a few of these out for some field testing." He had the 3G version too. He said he's been going around to common wifi and surfing spots to see how well the iPad works, both the wifi and 3G capabilities. I asked him if I could try it out. He wouldn't let me, said he wasn't allowed to let anyone else use it. We chatted a little bit about it and other Mac stuff. On a whim I asked him about the MacPros and how they are supposed to come out tomorrow. He laughed and said "Check this out." He went to apple.com on the iPad and then manually typed in an address on the apple site and a "New Mac Pro" page opened up. He said that they update the online store a few days in advance so it can be checked for errors, you just need to know where to go. He also aparently does that too. So what I was looking at was the page that will go up tomorrow. I got really excited! I don't remember too much, he didn't leave it up long but I remember seeing the words "Twelve Cores" in big letters. and it looked like the case was a little different with some black in the casing. I also remember seeing FW3200, USB3, eSATA and Lightpeak in the specs. Oh and big surprise! BLURAY!!! Also on the page were 2 new ACDs 30" and 46"!!! He smiled as I giggled and then turned off the iPad. He said "Nice talking to you." and got up and left. So I'm really exctited!!! Can't wait till tomorrow!!:)

[Icaras]

My money is on tomorrow...

I hope this thread doesn't grow in size and stupdity like the "unofficial waiting for Arrandale thread" at the MBP forums :rolleyes:

The waves of newbies there every day is rather astonishing.

[Vantage Point]

Voted No for tomorrow. Hope I am wrong as I would love to see some apple news beside the ipad.

[Cynicalone]

I voted no.

I would love to see some non-iPad news out of Apple, but right now the timing seems all wrong.

[nanofrog]

Ooohh...my turn...

So today I was out getting some coffee at Starbucks, vanilla latte, and I took a seat with my MPB. There was a guy sitting next to me and to my amazement it looked like he had an iPad. So I of course had to bug him about it so I asked him. He was like "yeah, they sent a few of these out for some field testing." He had the 3G version too. He said he's been going around to common wifi and surfing spots to see how well the iPad works, both the wifi and 3G capabilities. I asked him if I could try it out. He wouldn't let me, said he wasn't allowed to let anyone else use it. We chatted a little bit about it and other Mac stuff. On a whim I asked him about the MacPros and how they are supposed to come out tomorrow. He laughed and said "Check this out." He went to apple.com on the iPad and then manually typed in an address on the apple site and a "New Mac Pro" page opened up. He said that they update the online store a few days in advance so it can be checked for errors, you just need to know where to go. He also aparently does that too. So what I was looking at was the page that will go up tomorrow. I got really excited! I don't remember too much, he didn't leave it up long but I remember seeing the words "Twelve Cores" in big letters. and it looked like the case was a little different with some black in the casing. I also remember seeing FW3200, USB3, eSATA and Lightpeak in the specs. Oh and big surprise! BLURAY!!! Also on the page were 2 new ACDs 30" and 46"!!! He smiled as I giggled and then turned off the iPad. He said "Nice talking to you." and got up and left. So I'm really exctited!!! Can't wait till tomorrow!!:)
I'd have called BS on the guy (would have been a fake page).

Off the top of my head, LightPeak would be impossible, as the parts aren't out yet. Evaluation boards yes. But finished parts in the supply chain = NO.

USB 3.0 is possible, as there'd only be a driver involved (NEC already has their chips available).

eSATA = doable, again, as only the part would need to be added on the board and drivers written.

FW3200 (S3200) = parts not available yet from what I've seen.

BluRay = technically possible, and Apple only really needs to agree with licensing terms and add the necessary bits to OS X (HDCP compliance has already been sneaking into more recent gear from Apple, whether by design or not - component makers have been including the hardware functions in their more recent parts).

[twoodcc]

it's almost gotta be either tomorrow or at least this month. if not, i think apple is really forgetting about the pro desktop market

[Techhie]

I also remember seeing FW3200, USB3, eSATA and Lightpeak in the specs. Oh and big surprise! BLURAY!!! Also on the page were 2 new ACDs 30" and 46"!!!
And then something amazing happened, and now I can talk to animals! It's really cool, but totally secret. And you know what? Life will never be the same!

:rolleyes:

[JesterJJZ]

:rolleyes:

You got me, I was lying...I don't actually drink coffee... ;)

[CountlovE]

@JesterJJZ

Wow, that is almost too good to be true.. I really do hope you aren't ********ting. Guess we will find out tomorrow..

:)

:apple:

[antmo]

I'm excited for all you folks waiting for the refresh... I picked up an 09 quad about a month ago, so I won't be buying any Mac Pros anytime soon.

However, I am in the market for a nice display... so I'll just tag along on the excitement and hope those are updated as well :-)

[JesterJJZ]

@JesterJJZ

Wow, that is almost too good to be true.. I really do hope you aren't ********ting. Guess we will find out tomorrow..

:)

:apple:

My post was in response to the one before it. ;)

[VirtualRain]

And then something amazing happened, and now I can talk to animals! It's really cool, but totally secret. And you know what? Life will never be the same!

:rolleyes:

:eek: ROFLMAO!!! Thanks for that! :D

[Techhie]

:eek: ROFLMAO!!! Thanks for that! :D

I was waiting for someone to see what I did there :p

[tekboi]

Ooohh...my turn...

So today I was out getting some coffee at Starbucks, vanilla latte, and I took a seat with my MPB. There was a guy sitting next to me and to my amazement it looked like he had an iPad. So I of course had to bug him about it so I asked him. He was like "yeah, they sent a few of these out for some field testing." He had the 3G version too. He said he's been going around to common wifi and surfing spots to see how well the iPad works, both the wifi and 3G capabilities. I asked him if I could try it out. He wouldn't let me, said he wasn't allowed to let anyone else use it. We chatted a little bit about it and other Mac stuff. On a whim I asked him about the MacPros and how they are supposed to come out tomorrow. He laughed and said "Check this out." He went to apple.com on the iPad and then manually typed in an address on the apple site and a "New Mac Pro" page opened up. He said that they update the online store a few days in advance so it can be checked for errors, you just need to know where to go. He also aparently does that too. So what I was looking at was the page that will go up tomorrow. I got really excited! I don't remember too much, he didn't leave it up long but I remember seeing the words "Twelve Cores" in big letters. and it looked like the case was a little different with some black in the casing. I also remember seeing FW3200, USB3, eSATA and Lightpeak in the specs. Oh and big surprise! BLURAY!!! Also on the page were 2 new ACDs 30" and 46"!!! He smiled as I giggled and then turned off the iPad. He said "Nice talking to you." and got up and left. So I'm really exctited!!! Can't wait till tomorrow!!:)

lmao... I don't know if I can believe that story. A little too good to be true. I love your creativity though. ;)

[shabbasuraj]

The new MacSlows are gonna be priced over $3k for the entry level. This is the new reality with Apple using Intel.

[Techhie]

The new MacSlows are gonna be priced over $3k for the entry level. This is the new reality with Apple using Intel.

I'm sorry, I don't see your name tag from Apple corporate :confused:

[Techhie]

Am I the only one who longs for a (WQUXGA) 3840x2400 display? I realize that an alternative to connector would have to be used to drive it, but it didn't stop Apple from offering the 30". Rememeber the days when Apple innovated and catered to graphics professionals with real jaw dropping products?

There was a time when Steve Jobs could stand on the keynote stage and say that they made the fastest personal computer on the market.

[Icaras]

You got me, I was lying...I don't actually drink coffee... ;)

And I like how Nano gave a full out, no BS assesment breakdown of why your story is in fact BS. :D

[JesterJJZ]

And I like how Nano gave a full out, no BS assesment breakdown of why your story is in fact BS. :D

Yeah, I liked that too!

[nikehair]

I think Apple is going to keep the attention on the iPad for the time being...maybe a quiet refresh at most.

[CPPhoto]

So my defunct mac pro is being replaced and the order just went through today.. Says 2-4 days as of today for a mac pro... interesting..

[voyagerd]

I think Apple is going to keep the attention on the iPad for the time being...maybe a quiet refresh at most.

They're Mac Pro refreshes are usually very quiet.

[Icaras]

So my defunct mac pro is being replaced and the order just went through today.. Says 2-4 days as of today for a mac pro... interesting..

This should be on the front page NOW.

[voyagerd]

I hope they come out, the only issue I have is that I don't have enough credit between 2 cards to get a high end Mac Pro. :(

[Magaman]

I voted Yes just cause I've been waiting at least 4 months. At the end of the year I got a Blackmagic Intensity card to do some HD capturing and my winblows machine doesn't have enough horsepower for it, as I didn't need to use it right away I've waited instead of dumping money in a quad-core, but I can't wait anymore I want a new machine!!!

[hyram]

No anouncements of any kind before April 4th.

[Gold89]

Ooohh...my turn...

So today I was out getting some coffee at Starbucks, vanilla latte, and I took a seat with my MPB. There was a guy sitting next to me and to my amazement it looked like he had an iPad. So I of course had to bug him about it so I asked him. He was like "yeah, they sent a few of these out for some field testing." He had the 3G version too. He said he's been going around to common wifi and surfing spots to see how well the iPad works, both the wifi and 3G capabilities. I asked him if I could try it out. He wouldn't let me, said he wasn't allowed to let anyone else use it. We chatted a little bit about it and other Mac stuff. On a whim I asked him about the MacPros and how they are supposed to come out tomorrow. He laughed and said "Check this out." He went to apple.com on the iPad and then manually typed in an address on the apple site and a "New Mac Pro" page opened up. He said that they update the online store a few days in advance so it can be checked for errors, you just need to know where to go. He also aparently does that too. So what I was looking at was the page that will go up tomorrow. I got really excited! I don't remember too much, he didn't leave it up long but I remember seeing the words "Twelve Cores" in big letters. and it looked like the case was a little different with some black in the casing. I also remember seeing FW3200, USB3, eSATA and Lightpeak in the specs. Oh and big surprise! BLURAY!!! Also on the page were 2 new ACDs 30" and 46"!!! He smiled as I giggled and then turned off the iPad. He said "Nice talking to you." and got up and left. So I'm really exctited!!! Can't wait till tomorrow!!:)

Was that the one who said that the New Mac Pro would start at $1600? :D

[ildondeigiocchi]

APPLE STORE IS STILL UP AND RUNNING :eek:

That means that no Mac Pro updates will take place today. So the waiting and speculation continues....;)

[melchior]

APPLE STORE IS STILL UP AND RUNNING

That means that no Mac Pro updates will take place today. So the waiting and speculation continues....;)

it does not mean that, though it remains doubtful updates will occur.

[ildondeigiocchi]

it does not mean that, though it remains doubtful updates will occur.

Who knows maybe they just got tired of having to wake up so early just to update their website... You never know ;)

[-hh]

I think Apple is going to keep the attention on the iPad for the time being...maybe a quiet refresh at most.

This is what my thoughts are today: there's simply NO WAY that they would take the Store down while the iPad pre-orders are in their first week.

As such, its either a "silent" update, or it will be later ... possibly 3/30, being that that is right before the iPad's 3 April big day.


-hh

[xgman]

it's almost gotta be either tomorrow or at least this month. if not, i think apple is really forgetting about the pro desktop market


I'm thinking it doesn't look good for today or even at all this month. :( I have to stop listening to the various MAC leaks on the rumor sites. They very rarely pan out.

[cutthroughthebs]

My post was in response to the one before it. ;)

Everytime I read one of your post I have to get my wader boots on to get through your BS!

[cutthroughthebs]

The new MacSlows are gonna be priced over $3k for the entry level. This is the new reality with Apple using Intel.

That's GREAT news!!!! So kids like you won't have one!:o

[Pachang]

Who knows maybe they just got tired of having to wake up so early just to update their website... You never know ;)

If I remember correctly the latest iMacs came out on a tuesday but quite a few hours later than now.

http://www.macrumors.com/2009/10/20/apple-releases-updated-imac-models-with-21-5-and-27-inch-led-screens/

yep, they got on macrumors only at 12:36 EST (probably 5mins after the website was updated). so don't lose hope for at least another 2 hours ish. it's only 10:10 EST right now

[xgman]

If I remember correctly the latest iMacs came out on a tuesday but quite a few hours later than now.

http://www.macrumors.com/2009/10/20/apple-releases-updated-imac-models-with-21-5-and-27-inch-led-screens/

yep, they got on macrumors only at 12:36 EST (probably 5mins after the website was updated). so don't lose hope for at least another 2 hours ish. it's only 10:10 EST right now

At this point it may be better to loose hope and be surprised , rather than hope and be disappointed yet again.

During that imac release: "The site had been down since at least 7am Pacific time Tuesday and remains down at 9:10am" So that would be 10 am eastern.

[Pachang]

At this point it may be better to loose hope and be surprised , rather than hope and be disappointed yet again.

Lol for you maybe, I'm not going to buy one, I'm just interested ^_^.

During that imac release: "The site had been down since at least 7am Pacific time Tuesday and remains down at 9:10am" So that would be 10 am eastern.

They did update the front page for the iMacs and had videos and lots of new stuff though. They probably won't do too much for the mac pros so there's no need to keep the site down for ages.

[psingh01]

All I've seen is the following blurb:

Embedded, Gulftown, and new Macs

In addition to the 5600 series, Intel is also offering a number of "embedded" Xeon parts—i.e., parts with extended lifecycle support that are intended to go into high-performance appliance-type applications.

The Core i7-980X Extreme Edition, codenamed Gulftown, is also launching today. Gulftown was previewed at this past GDC, and it will definitely make some gamers very happy. It should also delight Mac Pro users, who've been waiting a year for Apple's towers to be updated. Gulftown will go into the single-socket Mac Pro, and two six-core 5600 parts will go into the two-socket towers, brining the core count up to 12 in Apple's highest-end machine.

http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2010/03/intel-goes-to-gulftown-launches-6-core-xeons.ars

[xgman]

All I've seen is the following blurb:



http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2010/03/intel-goes-to-gulftown-launches-6-core-xeons.ars

For some reason that article is just pissing me off. Why is apple taking so long to move on this? :mad:

[grooveattack]

its all part of apples new business plan. They only make stuff with an 'i' in front of the name....

[xgman]

"With such choice, Apple has plenty of choice to update its current Mac Pro, giving Cupertino the opportunity to offer a large range of Mac Pro, from 4 core unit (single Xeon) to 12 core unit (dual hexacore Xeon). So far, Apple only used CPU with a TDP of 95 W for Mac Pro featuring dual CPUs, so it would mean that the fastest Xeon (2xhexacore) to be found in future Mac Pro would be clocked at 2.93 GHz. However, if Apple can find a way to manage a TDP of 130 W, we would then get either dual hexacore at 3.33 GHz or dual quad core at 3.43 GHz. Despite the entry level model, all Xeon supports TurboBoost, giving access to on-the-fly overclocking for mono-threaded tasks"

[Chupa Chupa]

This is really getting annoying. I don't think there is a "Pro" user in the world that doesn't anticipate the next model at this point. Apple needs to just announce its plans one way or the other. I'd think they want to get new hardware out the door before the quarter ends, but that's just a couple weeks away.

[MitchLewis]

At least they could have announced that it's coming. That they were taking pre-orders for it or something. (sigh)

Well today was the final day for us. We've been waiting to order a Mac Pro for our main editing computer since December 15th. I'm tired of editing on my MacPro so tomorrow morning we're going to place our order for a new MacPro. I think we're going to go with the 8-core 2.26 GHz, 12gb ram and AIT 4870 graphics card. Although we might splurge and go with the 2.66 (extra $1400!), but I doubt it. (I'm going to start another thread for advice on or system configuration)

It's been fun having other people to wait along with. Good luck everyone! :)

[twoodcc]

man i'm very disappointed that apple didn't come thru today. i was really hoping that they would. i just don't understand why they're taking so long

[Houston]

At least they could have announced that it's coming. That they were taking pre-orders for it or something. (sigh)

Well today was the final day for us. We've been waiting to order a Mac Pro for our main editing computer since December 15th. I'm tired of editing on my MacPro so tomorrow morning we're going to place our order for a new MacPro. I think we're going to go with the 8-core 2.26 GHz, 12gb ram and AIT 4870 graphics card. Although we might splurge and go with the 2.66 (extra $1400!), but I doubt it. (I'm going to start another thread for advice on or system configuration)

It's been fun having other people to wait along with. Good luck everyone! :)

Good Luck and thanks. This guarantees the new blockbuster computer WILL be released soon. :)

[Full of Win]

its all part of apples new business plan. They only make stuff with an 'i' in front of the name....
Apple Consumer Electronics indeed.

[MitchLewis]

Good Luck and thanks. This guarantees the new blockbuster computer WILL be released soon. :)

Exactly! (sigh)

[ronweathers]

Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU iPhone OS 3_1_3 like Mac OS X; en-us) AppleWebKit/528.18 (KHTML, like Gecko) Mobile/7E18)

Totally bummed at nothing being announced. Agree with others, Apple could offer up some info on the refresh. WTH would that have hurt!

[gfiz]

man i'm very disappointed that apple didn't come thru today. i was really hoping that they would. i just don't understand why they're taking so long

sadly, I think this is just going to be reality. As Steve starts catering to the low cost consumer electronics, the people that kept the company afloat for the last 20 years buying the Mac lines are, at best, going to be second class citizens now in Apple's eye, and at worst, they eventually just stop competing in the conventional desktop/laptop market and do away with the entire MP/MBP lines and stick with their iPhones, iPads, iPods, iJunk...

I think this is the first wake up call.

[Bucko]

It's 2:10pm EDT, Nothing yet..... cricket....cricket....cricket.....

[gfiz]

I just wish Steve would tell me it's over, instead of leaving me twisting in the wind wondering if he's ever going to call. :(

[gri]

It's 2:10pm EDT, Nothing yet..... cricket....cricket....cricket.....

Nothing will come. While everybody else is delivering new machines Apple Consumer Electronic is busy with the giant iPhone minus camera and minus phone functionality aka ifemale hygiene article... I gave up being hopeful for a new MBA, there is no chatter (rumors) in the web what so ever - so maybe at the WDC in Summer. Of course, this being Apple Consumer Electronics this might well be only for the new iPhone so we can wait a bit longer. Maybe skipping this generation of chips totally... Who wants computers any more. It is (gasp) the (wow) i P A D :rolleyes:

[xgman]

Quite frankly, the only thing that is keeping me here right now is the OS. You can order up a Gulftown PC today from a few vendors.

[Umbongo]

man i'm very disappointed that apple didn't come thru today. i was really hoping that they would. i just don't understand why they're taking so long

Because a processor release doesn't mean a company is ready to ship. Today was complete speculation. While they were expected at WWDC in August 2006, the 2007, 2008 and 2009 releases were out of the blue in a sense. If they announce something well before they can ship they kill sales of older systems. They may even wait until the end of the quarter in the hopes older systems will be purchased to use up budgets that need to be spent. No one is shipping systems with Xeon 5600 processors today, Dell said servers available to order next week so workstations will probably follow a few weeks later.

[xgman]

Because a processor release doesn't mean a company is ready to ship.


"We've already shipped hundreds of thousands of these (processors). We build up the supply chain (beforehand)," said Boyd Davis, general manager for Server Platforms Group Marketing at Intel. Prices for the 6-core processors range from $999 for the Core i7 980 to $1,663 for the Xeon 5680.

[Umbongo]

"We've already shipped hundreds of thousands of these (processors). We build up the supply chain (beforehand)," said Boyd Davis, general manager for Server Platforms Group Marketing at Intel. Prices for the 6-core processors range from $999 for the Core i7 980 to $1,663 for the Xeon 5680.

That doesn't mean companies are ready to start selling new systems, as evidenced by the fact they aren't today. Be it supply, integration or because they have surplus they want to push a little while longer.

[xgman]

That doesn't mean companies are ready to start selling new systems, as evidenced by the fact they aren't today. Be it supply, integration or because they have surplus they want to push a little while longer.

HP has one (980X 6 core) you can config and order today with a march 30 ship date, so it should be soon in any case. Apple obviously marches to it's own drummer and does things when they are good and ready, so it's anyone's guess when they will pop.

[bearcatrp]

Apple already had its great announcment this month. Next month will be a new product announcement. Gotta keep the share holders happy. Unless apple can come out with a new mac pro that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, I'll be building one instead. I'll miss OS X but its not the end of the world. Linux has allot of programs that can replace mac or winbloze software!

[Tonytownsend]

I think they are waiting for Ipad to sell. If I where releasing a product as useless as the Ipad. I would want keep my customers focused on The Icrap....ooops sorry, the Ipad. The end of Q1 is April 30. I think we will see something before then, Or a couple days after.

[Salavat23]

Maybe Apple is dropping out of the workstation segment and pursuing products that sell better, and generate more revenue.

Very unlike Apple to postpone their pro product like this.

[Umbongo]

Maybe Apple is dropping out of the workstation segment and pursuing products that sell better, and generate more revenue.

Very unlike Apple to postpone their pro product like this.

In 2006, 2007 and 2008Mac Pros came long after the processor changes.

[grue]

Maybe Apple is dropping out of the workstation segment and pursuing products that sell better, and generate more revenue.

Very unlike Apple to postpone their pro product like this.

…except for the fact that it's not. The last Mac Pro update took 15 months.

[jjahshik32]

Perhaps an update later tonight for a wednesday refresh?

[SmellyTofu]

Whilst I agree, I think Apple are on borrowed time with delaying this... I'm at a point where I'll consider the older models and not bother with the newer one or buying a Windoze box.

[Umbongo]

Perhaps an update later tonight for a wednesday refresh?

Unlikely. I doubt Apple are in any rush.

[ildondeigiocchi]

sadly, I think this is just going to be reality. As Steve starts catering to the low cost consumer electronics, the people that kept the company afloat for the last 20 years buying the Mac lines are, at best, going to be second class citizens now in Apple's eye, and at worst, they eventually just stop competing in the conventional desktop/laptop market and do away with the entire MP/MBP lines and stick with their iPhones, iPads, iPods, iJunk...

I think this is the first wake up call.

Completely agree with you.

Perhaps an update later tonight for a wednesday refresh?

This could be an option as I don't see Apple waiting past April to update the Mac Pro when PC companies like HP will be shipping Gulftown systems by as early as March 30th. Usually Apple is the first to push out new Xeon systems when new chips are released. Come on Apple don't disappoint us any more!

[Tonytownsend]

Maybe Apple is dropping out of the workstation segment and pursuing products that sell better, and generate more revenue.


Thats what all us Logic users thought six months ago but we still got Logic 9.
It is highly unlikely apple has a huge market in the Audio world (im sure in the video world too.) They will keep making Mac Pros trust me. It would be stupid not to capitalize on such a loyal niche clients (Audio, Video, and Graphic Artists). What would logic and final cut users do. If Logic and Final Cut go away then I would Worry.

[Salavat23]

…except for the fact that it's not. The last Mac Pro update took 15 months.

...except for the fact that Mac Pro launches revolve around Intel's launch of new Xeons.

[grue]

...except for the fact that Mac Pro launches revolve around Intel's launch of new Xeons.

That's how we perceive it. It's not necessarily the truth.

[Icaras]

HP has one (980X 6 core) you can config and order today with a march 30 ship date, so it should be soon in any case. Apple obviously marches to it's own drummer and does things when they are good and ready, so it's anyone's guess when they will pop.

Like you said, a March 30th ship date, which is not today. And like Umbongo said before, when companies are ready to sell.

Also note, whenever Apple does decide to unveil their new lineup, shipping time is usually is within 24 hours, so if they decide to release new Mac Pros next Tuesday, that could still beat out HP's delivery window.

[xgman]

I'm starting to think they may be waiting to release the MBP's and the MP together to get more bang for the buck with the announcement. That or maybe Since march 30th seems to be the HP ship/build date, maybe the chips just weren't quite ready and Apple wants them to be ready to ship at launch.

[Icaras]

I'm starting to think they may be waiting to release the MBP's and the MP together to get more bang for the buck with the announcement. That or maybe Since march 30th seems to be the HP ship/build date, maybe the chips just weren't quite ready and Apple wants them to be ready to ship at launch.

That's what I've thought for a while now. I believe Apple will have a full out pro line up launch, with maybe new ACDs to boot as a big cherry on top :D

[chmilar]

Maybe Apple is waiting to reduce their inventory of '09 models. For the last couple weeks, all '09 models were in the refurb store, and today five of the six processor configurations are there.

So, c'mon guys! Buy up those price-reduced '09 models so Apple will roll out the '10 models.

[grue]

That's what I've thought for a while now. I believe Apple will have a full out pro line up launch, with maybe new ACDs to boot as a big cherry on top :D

Mac Mini will be updated as well according to my source.