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Just in case there is any disappointment, something to keep in mind.....
The day before the Core 2 Duo iMacs came out, the store went down for an extended period of time, and when it came back up, seemingly nothing had changed.
So, in the worst case scenario, if the store comes back up and there are no changes, it's still possible that the updates could be on the way, but being held.
The day before the Core 2 Duo iMacs came out, the store went down for an extended period of time, and when it came back up, seemingly nothing had changed.
So, in the worst case scenario, if the store comes back up and there are no changes, it's still possible that the updates could be on the way, but being held.
sammich said:couldn't wait any longer, I just bought ordered a 17 inch MPB over the phone
lol, at least wait until the store comes back up!?
Maybe first one was routine maintenance and second one is bigger updates? If the maintenance were automated that could explain it. Maybe?
This could be a practical joke by the webmaster... you know, before anyone else wakes up on the west coast =p
this is ace! lectures til 5pm (UK) and hopefully when I get back I'll have some sweet new apple stuff to look at!!
How long does it usually take for the Apple Stores to get new products once they're released? I'm trying to decide b/w placing an order online and picking it up from a store which is about an hour away. I need it ASAP like everyone else here!
if they are released today the stores most likely wont have them 4 a whileCcAgan said:Oh, this is too much fun. I am driving right by an apple store on my way into downtown tomorrow(dallas), I might just have to pick one up.
08:30 24Oct2006 PRN-Apple MacBook Pro Notebooks Now With Intel Core 2 Duo Processors <AAPL.O>
Up to 39 Percent Faster
CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple(R) today
announced that its entire MacBook(TM) Pro line of notebooks now includes the
new Intel Core 2 Duo processor and delivers performance that is up to 39
percent faster than the previous generation. All MacBook Pro models now offer
double the memory and greater storage capacity than the previous generation,
as well as a FireWire(R) 800 port for connecting to high-speed peripherals.
The new MacBook Pro's stunning, lightweight, aluminum enclosure is just
one-inch thin, available in 15- and 17-inch models, and features a built-in
iSight(R) video camera for video conferencing on-the-go.
"With an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, greater storage capacity and FireWire
800 connectivity, the new MacBook Pro delivers unprecedented performance and
mobility in an incredibly thin and light design," said Philip Schiller,
Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "We are thrilled
that our notebook sales are growing twice as fast as the overall notebook
market, and we hope these new MacBook Pro models continue that success."
Every MacBook Pro features the new Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4MB of
shared L2 cache, which is up to 39 percent faster than the previous 2.16 GHz
MacBook Pro and more than seven times faster than the 1.67 GHz PowerBook G4
running industry standard benchmarks.* Apple has enhanced Mac OS(R) X to take
advantage of the technology advances from Intel's Core 2 Duo processors,
resulting in increased performance in professional applications like
Aperture(TM) 1.5, Final Cut Pro(R) 5 and Logic Pro 7.
Ideal for business and creative professionals, MacBook Pro delivers
advanced performance including 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM memory expandable up to 3GB,
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics with up to 256MB of dedicated GDDR3
graphics memory, and a double-layer SuperDrive(TM) for burning
professional-quality DVDs. With the latest high-performance connectivity
options, every new MacBook Pro includes built-in 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit
Ethernet for high-speed networking, built-in AirPort Extreme(R) and Bluetooth
2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), a FireWire 800 and a FireWire 400 port,
combination analog and optical digital audio input and output ports, an
ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot, and a DVI video output to connect up to a
30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display.
MacBook Pro comes with Apple's MagSafe(TM) Power Adapter that magnetically
couples the power cord to the MacBook Pro and safely disconnects when there is
strain on the power cord, preventing the notebook from falling off its work
surface. Apple now offers a new MagSafe Airline Adapter that makes using the
MacBook Pro on an airplane even more convenient by connecting to in-seat power
ports for continued productivity throughout the duration of a flight. MacBook
Pro also includes an illuminated keyboard, Apple's Sudden Motion Sensor that
is designed to protect the hard drive in case of a fall, and a Scrolling
TrackPad to easily scroll through long web pages or pan across large
photographs.
MacBook Pro comes with iLife(R) '06, the next generation of Apple's
award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications featuring iPhoto(R),
iMovie(R) HD, iDVD(R), GarageBand(TM) and iWeb(TM), the latest iLife
application that makes it super-easy to create amazing websites with photos,
blogs and podcasts and publish them on .Mac for viewing by anyone on the
Internet with just a single click.** Every MacBook Pro also comes with the
latest release of the world's most advanced operating system, Mac OS X version
10.4.8 Tiger including Safari(TM), Mail, iCal(R), iChat AV, Front Row and
Photo Booth, running natively on the Intel-based notebook.
Pricing & Availability
The new 15-inch MacBook Pro is shipping today, the new 17-inch MacBook Pro
will ship next week, and every model will be available through the Apple
Store(R) (www.apple.com ), Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized
Resellers. The Apple MagSafe Airline Adaptor is shipping today for a suggested
retail price of $59 (US).
The 2.16 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $1,999
(US), includes:
-- 15.4-inch widescreen 1440 x 900 LCD display with 300 cd/m2 brightness;
-- 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor;
-- 1GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 3GB;
-- 120GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion
Sensor;
-- a slot-load 6x SuperDrive(TM) with double-layer support (DVD+R
DL/DVD+/-RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
-- PCI Express-based ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 128MB GDDR3 memory;
-- DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included,
Composite/S-Video out adapter sold separately);
-- built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
-- built-in iSight video camera;
-- Gigabit Ethernet port;
-- built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
-- ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
-- two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port, and one FireWire 400 port;
-- one audio line in and one headphone out port, each supporting optical
digital audio;
-- Scrolling TrackPad and illuminated keyboard;
-- the infrared Apple Remote; and
-- 85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adapter.
The 2.33 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $2,499
(US), includes:
-- 15.4-inch widescreen 1440 x 900 LCD display with 300 cd/m2 brightness;
-- 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2Duo processor;
-- 2GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 3GB;
-- 120GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion
Sensor;
-- a slot-load 6x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+R DL/DVD+/-RW/
CD-RW) optical drive;
-- PCI Express-based ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 256MB GDDR3 memory;
-- DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included,
Composite/S-Video out adapter sold separately);
-- built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
-- built-in iSight video camera;
-- Gigabit Ethernet port;
-- built-in Airport Extreme wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
-- ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
-- two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port, and one FireWire 400 port;
-- one audio line in and one headphone out port, each supporting optical
digital audio;
-- Scrolling TrackPad and illuminated keyboard;
-- the infrared Apple Remote; and
-- 85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adapter.
The 2.33 GHz, 17-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $2,799
(US), includes: -- 17-inch widescreen 1680 x 1050 LCD display with 300
cd/m2 brightness;
-- 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor;
-- 2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 3GB;
-- 160GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion
Sensor;
-- a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+R DL/DVD+/-RW/
CD-RW) optical drive;
-- PCI Express-based ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 256MB GDDR3 memory;
-- DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included,
Composite/S-Video out adapter sold separately);
-- built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
-- built-in iSight video camera;
-- Gigabit Ethernet port;
-- built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
-- ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
-- three USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port, and one FireWire 400 port;
-- one audio line in and one headphone out port, each supporting optical
digital audio;
-- Scrolling TrackPad and illuminated keyboard with ambient light sensor;
-- the infrared Apple Remote; and
-- 85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adapter.
Additional build-to-order options for the MacBook Pro include the ability
to upgrade to a 200GB (4200 rpm) or a 160GB (5400 rpm) hard drive, up to 3GB
DDR2 SDRAM, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter, Apple USB Modem, glossy widescreen
display, and the AppleCare Protection Plan.
*Based on estimated results of industry-standard SPECint and SPECfp rate
tests. SPEC is a registered trademark of Standard Performance Evaluation
Corporation (SPEC); see www.apple.com/macbookpro for more information.
**Internet access required, fees may apply.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple
II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh.
Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its
award-winning desktop and notebook computers, OS X operating system, and iLife
and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital music
revolution with its iPod portable music players and iTunes online music store.
NOTE: Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, MacBook, iSight,
Aperture, Final Cut Pro, SuperDrive, Airport Extreme, MagSafe, iLife, iPhoto,
iMovie, iDVD, GarageBand, iWeb, Safari, iCal, Apple Store and SuperDrive are
trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of
their respective owners.
SOURCE Apple Computer, Inc.
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Barrios, +1-408-974-7608, or jbarrios@apple.com, both of Apple
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<AAPL.O>
Tuesday, 24 October 2006 08:30:08PRN [nPnSFTU083] {EN}ENDS
Up to 39 Percent Faster
CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple(R) today
announced that its entire MacBook(TM) Pro line of notebooks now includes the
new Intel Core 2 Duo processor and delivers performance that is up to 39
percent faster than the previous generation. All MacBook Pro models now offer
double the memory and greater storage capacity than the previous generation,
as well as a FireWire(R) 800 port for connecting to high-speed peripherals.
The new MacBook Pro's stunning, lightweight, aluminum enclosure is just
one-inch thin, available in 15- and 17-inch models, and features a built-in
iSight(R) video camera for video conferencing on-the-go.
"With an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, greater storage capacity and FireWire
800 connectivity, the new MacBook Pro delivers unprecedented performance and
mobility in an incredibly thin and light design," said Philip Schiller,
Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "We are thrilled
that our notebook sales are growing twice as fast as the overall notebook
market, and we hope these new MacBook Pro models continue that success."
Every MacBook Pro features the new Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4MB of
shared L2 cache, which is up to 39 percent faster than the previous 2.16 GHz
MacBook Pro and more than seven times faster than the 1.67 GHz PowerBook G4
running industry standard benchmarks.* Apple has enhanced Mac OS(R) X to take
advantage of the technology advances from Intel's Core 2 Duo processors,
resulting in increased performance in professional applications like
Aperture(TM) 1.5, Final Cut Pro(R) 5 and Logic Pro 7.
Ideal for business and creative professionals, MacBook Pro delivers
advanced performance including 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM memory expandable up to 3GB,
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics with up to 256MB of dedicated GDDR3
graphics memory, and a double-layer SuperDrive(TM) for burning
professional-quality DVDs. With the latest high-performance connectivity
options, every new MacBook Pro includes built-in 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit
Ethernet for high-speed networking, built-in AirPort Extreme(R) and Bluetooth
2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), a FireWire 800 and a FireWire 400 port,
combination analog and optical digital audio input and output ports, an
ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot, and a DVI video output to connect up to a
30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display.
MacBook Pro comes with Apple's MagSafe(TM) Power Adapter that magnetically
couples the power cord to the MacBook Pro and safely disconnects when there is
strain on the power cord, preventing the notebook from falling off its work
surface. Apple now offers a new MagSafe Airline Adapter that makes using the
MacBook Pro on an airplane even more convenient by connecting to in-seat power
ports for continued productivity throughout the duration of a flight. MacBook
Pro also includes an illuminated keyboard, Apple's Sudden Motion Sensor that
is designed to protect the hard drive in case of a fall, and a Scrolling
TrackPad to easily scroll through long web pages or pan across large
photographs.
MacBook Pro comes with iLife(R) '06, the next generation of Apple's
award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications featuring iPhoto(R),
iMovie(R) HD, iDVD(R), GarageBand(TM) and iWeb(TM), the latest iLife
application that makes it super-easy to create amazing websites with photos,
blogs and podcasts and publish them on .Mac for viewing by anyone on the
Internet with just a single click.** Every MacBook Pro also comes with the
latest release of the world's most advanced operating system, Mac OS X version
10.4.8 Tiger including Safari(TM), Mail, iCal(R), iChat AV, Front Row and
Photo Booth, running natively on the Intel-based notebook.
Pricing & Availability
The new 15-inch MacBook Pro is shipping today, the new 17-inch MacBook Pro
will ship next week, and every model will be available through the Apple
Store(R) (www.apple.com ), Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized
Resellers. The Apple MagSafe Airline Adaptor is shipping today for a suggested
retail price of $59 (US).
The 2.16 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $1,999
(US), includes:
-- 15.4-inch widescreen 1440 x 900 LCD display with 300 cd/m2 brightness;
-- 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor;
-- 1GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 3GB;
-- 120GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion
Sensor;
-- a slot-load 6x SuperDrive(TM) with double-layer support (DVD+R
DL/DVD+/-RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
-- PCI Express-based ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 128MB GDDR3 memory;
-- DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included,
Composite/S-Video out adapter sold separately);
-- built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
-- built-in iSight video camera;
-- Gigabit Ethernet port;
-- built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
-- ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
-- two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port, and one FireWire 400 port;
-- one audio line in and one headphone out port, each supporting optical
digital audio;
-- Scrolling TrackPad and illuminated keyboard;
-- the infrared Apple Remote; and
-- 85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adapter.
The 2.33 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $2,499
(US), includes:
-- 15.4-inch widescreen 1440 x 900 LCD display with 300 cd/m2 brightness;
-- 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2Duo processor;
-- 2GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 3GB;
-- 120GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion
Sensor;
-- a slot-load 6x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+R DL/DVD+/-RW/
CD-RW) optical drive;
-- PCI Express-based ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 256MB GDDR3 memory;
-- DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included,
Composite/S-Video out adapter sold separately);
-- built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
-- built-in iSight video camera;
-- Gigabit Ethernet port;
-- built-in Airport Extreme wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
-- ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
-- two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port, and one FireWire 400 port;
-- one audio line in and one headphone out port, each supporting optical
digital audio;
-- Scrolling TrackPad and illuminated keyboard;
-- the infrared Apple Remote; and
-- 85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adapter.
The 2.33 GHz, 17-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $2,799
(US), includes: -- 17-inch widescreen 1680 x 1050 LCD display with 300
cd/m2 brightness;
-- 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor;
-- 2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 3GB;
-- 160GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion
Sensor;
-- a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+R DL/DVD+/-RW/
CD-RW) optical drive;
-- PCI Express-based ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 256MB GDDR3 memory;
-- DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included,
Composite/S-Video out adapter sold separately);
-- built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
-- built-in iSight video camera;
-- Gigabit Ethernet port;
-- built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
-- ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
-- three USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port, and one FireWire 400 port;
-- one audio line in and one headphone out port, each supporting optical
digital audio;
-- Scrolling TrackPad and illuminated keyboard with ambient light sensor;
-- the infrared Apple Remote; and
-- 85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adapter.
Additional build-to-order options for the MacBook Pro include the ability
to upgrade to a 200GB (4200 rpm) or a 160GB (5400 rpm) hard drive, up to 3GB
DDR2 SDRAM, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter, Apple USB Modem, glossy widescreen
display, and the AppleCare Protection Plan.
*Based on estimated results of industry-standard SPECint and SPECfp rate
tests. SPEC is a registered trademark of Standard Performance Evaluation
Corporation (SPEC); see www.apple.com/macbookpro for more information.
**Internet access required, fees may apply.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple
II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh.
Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its
award-winning desktop and notebook computers, OS X operating system, and iLife
and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital music
revolution with its iPod portable music players and iTunes online music store.
NOTE: Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, MacBook, iSight,
Aperture, Final Cut Pro, SuperDrive, Airport Extreme, MagSafe, iLife, iPhoto,
iMovie, iDVD, GarageBand, iWeb, Safari, iCal, Apple Store and SuperDrive are
trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of
their respective owners.
SOURCE Apple Computer, Inc.
media, Teresa Brewer, +1-408-974-6851, or tbrewer@apple.com, or Janette
Barrios, +1-408-974-7608, or jbarrios@apple.com, both of Apple
For Related News, Double Click on one of these codes:
[PRN] [APL] [BACT] [BUS] [DPR] [NEWR] [RET] [LEN] [AAPL.O]
For Relevant Price Information, Double Click on one of these codes:
<AAPL.O>
Tuesday, 24 October 2006 08:30:08PRN [nPnSFTU083] {EN}ENDS
seriously guys, we are really crazy.
My problem is that i gave my phone number 15 min ago to the local apple store.
He is going to call me when the store updates. But what if there are some not predicted updates? different colors or something? i need time to choose...
i need to get mentally ready for everything.
My problem is that i gave my phone number 15 min ago to the local apple store.
He is going to call me when the store updates. But what if there are some not predicted updates? different colors or something? i need time to choose...
i need to get mentally ready for everything.