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Real MacBook update?

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sinbushar

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Do you think we can expect a real MacBook update within the next month or two? I need to replace my 17" original PowerBook with a shot screen and really need to do it within the next two months. Should I just bite the bullet and get the current model?

Thanks.
 
Buy now. An updated product has just been released. I wouldn't wait for another, I imagine all you'll get is a similar bump, and you'll have waited a lot longer than a month or two for it.

Edit: Assuming you mean MacBook Pro here as you're talking of replacing a 17" Powerbook?
 
i'm going for the current MB. i don't expect anything within the next 4 month. and even then the performance increase will be in the 10% range. it would only matter if you need the better GPU so much that you rather wait for 4 month.

the real thing is that apple could release a 13.3 inch MacBook Pro in the $1700 price range. and that would affect all Blackbook and 15" MBP buyers who really wanted a 13" MBP. and there are a lot of people who want this.

but since you never know you just buy what you need today and go with it. it's not that you can't sell and buy a new machine in a few month. it would be a pian but at least you get the new stuff then.
 
Buy now, granted the last update wasn't overly exciting it was an update and like the others have said it'll be at least a few months before they are updated again (most likely). I was happy just to buy after an update this time, normally I buy and then they update.
 
The PowerBook was definately overkill. The current MacBook should be all that I need. With the new LED screens in the Pros, does anybody think that they will update the MacBooks similarly in the near future?

Thanks for your input!
 
sinbushar said:
The PowerBook was definately overkill. The current MacBook should be all that I need. With the new LED screens in the Pros, does anybody think that they will update the MacBooks similarly in the near future?

Thanks for your input!
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Not until Leopard is released, unfortunately.

The GPU is the only thing holding me back on the current macbook. I don't even care about the LED. I just want a slight better GPU, that's all, and I don't want to spend 2000 for it. So it's the waiting game. 🙁
 
November? Would it not make more sense to release an updated model along with Leopard?

I'm going to wait.....I want to see Blue-rays and improved cases....specifically so that you can open them further and the magnetic latches. Save $120 on the OS....
 
Blu-ray would come with a MacBook Pro before being offered in the MacBooks. I think January is more likely but anytime after Leopard is possible.
 
andiwm2003 said:
the real thing is that apple could release a 13.3 inch MacBook Pro in the $1700 price range. and that would affect all Blackbook and 15" MBP buyers who really wanted a 13" MBP. and there are a lot of people who want this.
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Now that might just be my sweet spot. I'm really, REALLY happy with my 2.16 Blackbook (not even a week old!), and i still don't even have the 2 Gigs of RAM added yet (Friday...).

But something a touch above the MB, but below the MBP price, a combination of the best features (the black polycarbonate case is perfect for me, a dedicated GPU would be nice, mebbe LED backlit display, whatever), I could be convinced to eBay this one.

But I'm just as happy to hold on to Mac #7 here for a few more years, too. 🙂
 
sinbushar said:
The PowerBook was definately overkill. The current MacBook should be all that I need. With the new LED screens in the Pros, does anybody think that they will update the MacBooks similarly in the near future?

Thanks for your input!
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Rumor has it that apple ordered some 13.3" LED screens a while back...this could either be for the macbooks or a 13.3" MBP, who knows...
 
weeman said:
Rumor has it that apple ordered some 13.3" LED screens a while back...this could either be for the macbooks or a 13.3" MBP, who knows...
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Let pray that almighty apple hears us lowly peasants and make a 13.3 MBP for me to put my cash down on. If they came out with that they would have my money in a matter of days minutes.
 
JohnNotBeatle said:
Now that might just be my sweet spot. I'm really, REALLY happy with my 2.16 Blackbook (not even a week old!), and i still don't even have the 2 Gigs of RAM added yet (Friday...).

But something a touch above the MB, but below the MBP price, a combination of the best features (the black polycarbonate case is perfect for me, a dedicated GPU would be nice, mebbe LED backlit display, whatever), I could be convinced to eBay this one.

But I'm just as happy to hold on to Mac #7 here for a few more years, too. 🙂
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Where did you buy yours from? I am thinking of doing the same. And how much did you pay for the boost to 2Gb?

Thanks!
 
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