Latest MacBook Pro Rumors... This Week?

MacRumors · Oct 23, 2006, 07:39 AM

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MacGadget.de (German) reports that MacBook Pro upgrades could take place as early as this week. Expected updates include Core 2 Duo upgrades as has long been expected as well as larger drives, FW800, and upgraded DVD drives.

Meanwhile, product checks indicate that several European hardware distributers "ran dry" of MacBook and MacBook Pro inventory several weeks ago.

Rumors of MacBook Pro upgrades have been ongoing for weeks. The last MacRumors.com reported rumor from MacGadget.de comes from an iBook update prediction in 2004. That rumor turned out to be true.

toughboy · Oct 23, 2006, 07:40 AM

Fire'em Steve

Abstract · Oct 23, 2006, 07:41 AM

Well when you really think about it, at least one of these rumours has got to be true. We have MBP Merom rumours that cover every week from August til January 2007.

Deej · Oct 23, 2006, 07:44 AM

Could it *really* be true....???

dalvin200 · Oct 23, 2006, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abstract

Well when you really think about it, at least one of these rumours has got to be true. We have MBP Merom rumours that cover every week from August til January 2007.

and you know this

it just bugs you when you dont get any indication of what's coming.. especially when you're on the fence as to whether to buy now or wait till tuesday..

maybe the pre-announcement of the iTV is a start of the turning trend? i think not..

macrumors buyers guide says not to buy the MPB as an update is coming soon..

meepm00pmeep · Oct 23, 2006, 07:49 AM

i'd like to see what's inside the new MBP's, though i already bought my MBP a couple weeks ago with no regrets.. i'd still like to see what those who are waiting will get for their hard earned patience

dalvin200 · Oct 23, 2006, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meepm00pmeep

i'd like to see what's inside the new MBP's, though i already bought my MBP a couple weeks ago with no regrets.. i'd still like to see what those who are waiting will get for their hard earned patience

a 1 second increase in boot time?

oops.. i blinked and I missed it :P

JUST KIDDING YOU SERIOUS GUYS OUT THERE

Zadillo · Oct 23, 2006, 07:51 AM

At this point does anyone even need a "source" for one of these rumors? It seems like at this point anyone can say "MBP updates coming as early as THIS WEEK!!" and it is eventually going to be true, as Abstract says.

kretzy · Oct 23, 2006, 07:52 AM

Please let this bring something. I'm getting sick of the constantly repetitive threads.

kjr39 · Oct 23, 2006, 07:52 AM

Sigh.

Okay fine, I guess I'll buy one of these new fancy MBP with a C2D processor instead of continuing to wait for the 12" G5 PB...

jellomizer · Oct 23, 2006, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meepm00pmeep

i'd like to see what's inside the new MBP's, though i already bought my MBP a couple weeks ago with no regrets.. i'd still like to see what those who are waiting will get for their hard earned patience

Well we get the feeling of getting the best system for a while. If you got the old MBP while I am sure you will be happy with it for a long time. It is just nice to have a system where they don't introduce a new one for about 6 months.

But for myself who is waiting it is more about waiting for a Generation 2 which I promiced myself, when the MBP first came out. I would have origionally bought a MBP if a few months ago they just increased the speed to 2.33 ghz. I was just waiting for one more processor upgrade. But now with all the rumors I just can't get myself to get one until it has a Core 2 Dou or better in it.

iAlan · Oct 23, 2006, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abstract

Well when you really think about it, at least one of these rumours has got to be true. We have MBP Merom rumours that cover every week from August til January 2007.

Actually, we have rumours that cover every week from August til January 2009!

wchong · Oct 23, 2006, 08:10 AM

Tuesday Release!!!!

Rocketman · Oct 23, 2006, 08:21 AM

The fact this rumour comes from a "reliable" source is helpful. But since MB and MBP have been dry for WEEKS there and they (Apple supply chain) typically do things to prep europe before the USA due to the added lead times, is this really a rumor or merely "european news" of a defacto event that simply has not yet been announced in the USA?

You know, like 20 truckloads of iPods leaving the factory in China, or Intel announcing Clovertown C2Q for mid-November which happens to socket right into and be immediately recognized by Mac Pro's, or the reports from Chinese factory town newspapers of contracts for "new" MacBooks, MacBook Pros, wide screen iPod, etc.

Those are actually news not rumours, right?

Rocketman

Prints · Oct 23, 2006, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wchong

Tuesday Release!!!!

from your lips to Steve's ear....

mdntcallr · Oct 23, 2006, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wchong

Tuesday Release!!!!

lets hope!! apple usually does them around tues.

Squonk · Oct 23, 2006, 08:02 AM

... and here we go again!

I hope they come out soon. And then I really, really hope that whatever it is, that people do not start moaning about that one too! I cannot guarantee that I won't be sharing my opinion....

Steve - pull the trigger, but only when it's ready for primetime!

noservice2001 · Oct 23, 2006, 08:15 AM

o please red!!!

bob_hearn · Oct 23, 2006, 09:30 AM

Of course, we all know exactly what this rumor really means.

It means, simply, that the "Full Laptop Refresh By Holidays?" thread will stop short of 4000.

Greebazoid · Oct 23, 2006, 09:34 AM

Am I alone in wishing there was more effort in getting universal binaries of MS Office, photoshop and all the other stuff that slows even the fastest Mac down rather than all the effort spent in playing the Speculation Game?

Yeah, probably I am.

(I love my MBPro)

Major Kong · Oct 23, 2006, 09:37 AM

Some users in Germany report that their dealers told them existing MacBook (Pro) orders will be deleted and re-ordered tomorrow due to new releases of these notebooks.

All systems go for tomorrow update.

twoodcc · Oct 23, 2006, 09:38 AM

well i hope it happens this week. but i'll believe it when i see it

BriChi · Oct 23, 2006, 09:43 AM

Of course tomorrow, I just purchased the white Macbook 2.0 Tuesday. If they come out tomorrow looks like I am returning mine for the new c2d. I will pay the restocking fee if I have to

DesignDJ · Oct 23, 2006, 09:50 AM

This news just in....

"My infant son began to cry when I placed the MacBook Pro in my shopping cart this morning, this is a clear indication that the MBP could be updated as soon as this week. More news to follow..."

dalvin200 · Oct 23, 2006, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twoodcc

well i hope it happens this week. but i'll believe it when i see it

i saw it in my dream.. does that count?

Oct 23, 2006, 07:39 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Latest MacBook Pro Rumors... This Week? http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif MacGadget.de (German) reports that MacBook Pro upgrades could take place as early as this week. Expected updates include Core 2 Duo upgrades as has long been expected as well as larger drives, FW800, and upgraded DVD drives. Meanwhile, product checks indicate that several European hardware distributers "ran dry" of MacBook and MacBook Pro inventory several weeks ago. Rumors of MacBook Pro upgrades have been ongoing for weeks. The last MacRumors.com reported rumor from MacGadget.de comes from an iBook update prediction in 2004. That rumor turned out to be true.

Oct 23, 2006, 07:40 AM	#2
toughboy macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2003 Location: Izmir, Turkey	Fire'em Steve __________________ 12" PB G4 Rev A ~ "Ice" (what an irony!) 15.2" PB G4 ~ "DevIce" 17" MBP 2.5GHz/4GB/ Hi-Res LED Screen FTW! ~ "BigMac"

Oct 23, 2006, 07:41 AM	#3
Abstract macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: It's classified.	Well when you really think about it, at least one of these rumours has got to be true. We have MBP Merom rumours that cover every week from August til January 2007. __________________ "Oh, I've always wanted to touch Stanley," signs teacher Fran Zakoor, embracing the kids… ESPN Article, 04/09/2008

Oct 23, 2006, 08:02 AM	#17
Squonk macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2005	... and here we go again! I hope they come out soon. And then I really, really hope that whatever it is, that people do not start moaning about that one too! I cannot guarantee that I won't be sharing my opinion.... Steve - pull the trigger, but only when it's ready for primetime! __________________ iSwitched in 1988 MP quad 2.8 (4GB/1.5TB/ATI 2600), iPhone, iPods

Oct 23, 2006, 09:34 AM	#20
Greebazoid macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cape Town	Am I alone in wishing there was more effort in getting universal binaries of MS Office, photoshop and all the other stuff that slows even the fastest Mac down rather than all the effort spent in playing the Speculation Game? Yeah, probably I am. (I love my MBPro) __________________ 2GHz MBP, 1.66 mini, 1.83 iMac, iPods

Oct 23, 2006, 07:44 AM	#4
Deej macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK	Could it really be true....???

Oct 23, 2006, 07:49 AM	#6
meepm00pmeep macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toronto	i'd like to see what's inside the new MBP's, though i already bought my MBP a couple weeks ago with no regrets.. i'd still like to see what those who are waiting will get for their hard earned patience

Oct 23, 2006, 07:51 AM	#8
Zadillo macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2005	At this point does anyone even need a "source" for one of these rumors? It seems like at this point anyone can say "MBP updates coming as early as THIS WEEK!!" and it is eventually going to be true, as Abstract says.

Oct 23, 2006, 07:52 AM	#9
kretzy macrumors 601 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia	Please let this bring something. I'm getting sick of the constantly repetitive threads.

Oct 23, 2006, 07:52 AM	#10
kjr39 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2004	Sigh. Okay fine, I guess I'll buy one of these new fancy MBP with a C2D processor instead of continuing to wait for the 12" G5 PB...

Oct 23, 2006, 08:10 AM	#13
wchong macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, Fl	Tuesday Release!!!!

Oct 23, 2006, 08:21 AM	#14
Rocketman macrumors 68020 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Claremont, CA	The fact this rumour comes from a "reliable" source is helpful. But since MB and MBP have been dry for WEEKS there and they (Apple supply chain) typically do things to prep europe before the USA due to the added lead times, is this really a rumor or merely "european news" of a defacto event that simply has not yet been announced in the USA? You know, like 20 truckloads of iPods leaving the factory in China, or Intel announcing Clovertown C2Q for mid-November which happens to socket right into and be immediately recognized by Mac Pro's, or the reports from Chinese factory town newspapers of contracts for "new" MacBooks, MacBook Pros, wide screen iPod, etc. Those are actually news not rumours, right? Rocketman

Oct 23, 2006, 08:15 AM	#18
noservice2001 macrumors regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: 808 State	o please red!!!

Oct 23, 2006, 09:30 AM	#19
bob_hearn macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC	Of course, we all know exactly what this rumor really means. It means, simply, that the "Full Laptop Refresh By Holidays?" thread will stop short of 4000.

Oct 23, 2006, 09:37 AM	#21
Major Kong macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany	Some users in Germany report that their dealers told them existing MacBook (Pro) orders will be deleted and re-ordered tomorrow due to new releases of these notebooks. All systems go for tomorrow update.

Oct 23, 2006, 09:38 AM	#22
twoodcc macrumors 603 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Right side of wrong	well i hope it happens this week. but i'll believe it when i see it __________________ tville pump Smarter than the average bear

Oct 23, 2006, 09:43 AM	#23
BriChi macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2006	Of course tomorrow, I just purchased the white Macbook 2.0 Tuesday. If they come out tomorrow looks like I am returning mine for the new c2d. I will pay the restocking fee if I have to

Oct 23, 2006, 09:50 AM	#24
DesignDJ macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2006	This news just in.... "My infant son began to cry when I placed the MacBook Pro in my shopping cart this morning, this is a clear indication that the MBP could be updated as soon as this week. More news to follow..."

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