List: MR Members Waiting To Buy A New MacBook Pro

Brianstorm91 · 03:32 PM

Okay, I've compliled a list of those who pleged their allegiance in the previous thread set up by shoulin333 here.

I'll try and keep this updated as much as possible.

The aim will be to gather a list of those buying, un order for anyone with any questions to be able to ask people who are in the know about the new MacBook Pro's.

Latest list here.

FJ218700 · Jan 10, 2008, 04:52 PM

so do we add to the list here, or from the other thread?.

BTW, I'll be buying an UP if it is indeed at "pro" specs and under $1500

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Brianstorm91 · Jan 10, 2008, 04:58 PM

It's up to you, it would be easier here as I can update it straight away, since the OP of the previous thread didn't really seem to get along with the whole "making a list" idea of it.
And, sorry, but unfortunately I can only accept reasonable pledges!
£750! As if.

Fossie · Jan 10, 2008, 05:02 PM

Macbook pro for me!..Once they arrive in NZ that is.

djellison · Jan 10, 2008, 05:14 PM

Probably a 15" MBP with (if available as an option) a higher res screen - but I'll wait for reviews first - then use one first hand at an Apple store - then get one - Early feb.

Doug

michael.nes · Feb 5, 2008, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fossie

Macbook pro for me!..Once they arrive in NZ that is.

Good to see another kiwi here, yup i too am waiting for the mbp to come to nz, what spex you getting?

jnc · 11:04 PM

Yep, count me for a 13" MBP (or whatever it will be) or a low end 15" if I'm not satisfied. If a new product comes out and is somehow "touch" related it can go to hell!

Well, I only say that because fanboy speculation has been so... unimaginative. Maybe Apple could wow us in that area. Anyway, a 13" MBP would suit me just fine.

Getting a Mac Pro too, FYI

Apple are offering 0% finance for 6 months in UK store up until the day before MWSF - I can't lose! (I'll pay it off with my student grant in April

)

(Paid for it outright... just less hassle. Now I really will get to "live like a student" for the next few months!)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FJ218700

so do we add to the list here, or from the other thread?.

BTW, I'll be buying an UP if it is indeed at "pro" specs and under $1500

.

Lol, keep dreaming. Only if the specs completely suck will you see an ultraportable under $1799. You'll be paying the new tech premium along with the convenience premium.... can't see it being priced the same (or less!) as a BlackBook.

Edit: Hey! MacBook Air is $1799. Spot on

Specs weren't up my alley though, so I'm waiting for a new MBP it would seem.

island · Jan 10, 2008, 08:25 PM

I'm buying whatever new notebook they release, maybe 2 if there is more than 1 option.

FJ218700 · Jan 10, 2008, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnc

Lol, keep dreaming. Only if the specs completely suck will you see an ultraportable under $1799. You'll be paying the new tech premium along with the convenience premium.... can't see it being priced the same (or less!) as a BlackBook.

hence

caldavey · Jan 10, 2008, 09:36 PM

Base Model for me!!!

jnc · 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FJ218700

hence

Hah, that emoticon is abused so hard here, and used for so many different purposes, I just disregard it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShortCutMan

Will be getting a 15" MBP only if there is a higher res screen and no wait time to receive it. Otherwise will just get one of the current models, as I need it ASAP.

What are you thinking could happen res wise? 1680x1050 as standard?

MacSamurai · Jan 10, 2008, 06:02 PM

will be my first

CaptainCaveMann · Jan 10, 2008, 06:22 PM

Right here! Put me on that list!

wake6830 · Jan 10, 2008, 06:30 PM

buying two, actually.

aiterum · Jan 10, 2008, 06:59 PM

I'm ordering one of the new MBPs the moment that it comes out.

It will be my first (proper) mac. (I have an iBook that was passed down to me, but I only use it for the internet when I don't have access to my desktop computer)

Ryox · Jan 10, 2008, 07:07 PM

Yup I'm looking to buy a top spec MBP, probably 15" but still debating on screen size

Shua · Jan 10, 2008, 07:04 PM

<-- 15" MBP

First Apple Computer but previous runner of Leopard and Tiger *grin*

Cash in hand

ShortCutMan · Jan 10, 2008, 09:45 PM

Will be getting a 15" MBP only if there is a higher res screen and no wait time to receive it. Otherwise will just get one of the current models, as I need it ASAP.

masse · Jan 10, 2008, 09:59 PM

I will only be purchasing if it is:

montevina platform
512mb vram
faster video card than 8600GT
case redesign/
user replaceable hard drive
back to school season.

colinmack · Jan 10, 2008, 10:18 PM

I'll buy one of the following (in this order):

1) a MBP with a redesigned case
2) either a new laptop/tablet (if one comes out), or a MBP with a speed bump, whichever catches my eye more

Cheers, Colin.

jnc · 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colinmack

I'll buy one of the following (in this order):

1) a MBP with a redesigned case
2) either a new laptop/tablet (if one comes out), or a MBP with a speed bump, whichever catches my eye more

Cheers, Colin.

Fall update will be a new case, it would appear, due to the introduction of a new chipset. Next week we'll see a smaller form factor MBP, but not a line redesign. That's where my money is anyway.

Edit: Almost right!

Digital Skunk · Jan 10, 2008, 11:10 PM

Put my name on that list. Waiting for Dual 2.8GHz 17" MacBook Pro with 512MB GFX card and possible Dual HDD slots.

timtam · Jan 10, 2008, 11:22 PM

count me in,,base model

dibara2003 · Jan 11, 2008, 12:12 AM

i'm buying pretty much anything that gets updated... although something to replace my 12" PB would be nice

tjcampbell · Jan 26, 2008, 07:43 AM

I have a 15" MBP and I love it, but it's just not portable enough for the amount of flying I do.

So whatever revision comes out next I'll likely be hitting up, be it a new smaller MBP or a speed bump in the macbooks.

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Jan 10, 2008, 04:49 PM	#1
Brianstorm91 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hampshire, England.	List: MR Members Waiting To Buy A New MacBook Pro Okay, I've compliled a list of those who pleged their allegiance in the previous thread set up by shoulin333 here. I'll try and keep this updated as much as possible. The aim will be to gather a list of those buying, un order for anyone with any questions to be able to ask people who are in the know about the new MacBook Pro's. Latest list here. __________________ 12.1" PowerBook G4; 23" Apple Cinema Display; 40GB Playstation 3; 16GB iPod Touch Last edited by Brianstorm91 : Jan 30, 2008 at 03:32 PM.

Jan 10, 2008, 04:52 PM	#2
FJ218700 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Blue Dot, Red State	so do we add to the list here, or from the other thread?. BTW, I'll be buying an UP if it is indeed at "pro" specs and under $1500 . __________________ Lab: 3.0 ghz octo MP Mobile: 1.33 ghz 12' PB twitter.com/Dr_H twitter.com/TapeSlave

Jan 10, 2008, 04:58 PM	#3
Brianstorm91 Thread Starter macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hampshire, England.	It's up to you, it would be easier here as I can update it straight away, since the OP of the previous thread didn't really seem to get along with the whole "making a list" idea of it. And, sorry, but unfortunately I can only accept reasonable pledges! £750! As if. __________________ 12.1" PowerBook G4; 23" Apple Cinema Display; 40GB Playstation 3; 16GB iPod Touch

Jan 10, 2008, 08:25 PM	#8
island macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CT	I'm buying whatever new notebook they release, maybe 2 if there is more than 1 option. __________________ MBP 2.93 w/ 250GB OCZ Vertex SSD Geekbench: 4343 \| Xbench: 239.78 xBench Disk Test : 245.31

Jan 10, 2008, 05:02 PM	#4
Fossie macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2008	Macbook pro for me!..Once they arrive in NZ that is.

Jan 10, 2008, 05:14 PM	#5
djellison macrumors 68000 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Leicester, UK	Probably a 15" MBP with (if available as an option) a higher res screen - but I'll wait for reviews first - then use one first hand at an Apple store - then get one - Early feb. Doug

Jan 10, 2008, 09:36 PM	#10
caldavey Banned Join Date: Dec 2007	Base Model for me!!!

Jan 10, 2008, 06:02 PM	#12
MacSamurai macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2006	will be my first

Jan 10, 2008, 06:22 PM	#13
CaptainCaveMann macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Diego, California	Right here! Put me on that list! __________________ I give up caring. Apple disappoints me every Tuesday. Looks like I'm going to Alienware. At least their computers can glow red. -TantalizedMind

Jan 10, 2008, 06:30 PM	#14
wake6830 macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2007	buying two, actually.

Jan 10, 2008, 06:59 PM	#15
aiterum macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: United States	I'm ordering one of the new MBPs the moment that it comes out. It will be my first (proper) mac. (I have an iBook that was passed down to me, but I only use it for the internet when I don't have access to my desktop computer) __________________ Ipod Nano 2nd gen 2gb 2.4Ghz 200GB HD Penryn MBP Pro 256MB 8600GT OSX/XP 4GB RAM

Jan 10, 2008, 07:07 PM	#16
Ryox macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK	Yup I'm looking to buy a top spec MBP, probably 15" but still debating on screen size __________________ MacBook Pro 15" Matte/2.6GHz Core2Duo Penryn/4GB RAM/512MB Nvidia GeForce 8600mGT/200GB 7200rpm HD iPhone 3G 16GB White Canon DSLRs & Lenses

Jan 10, 2008, 07:04 PM	#17
Shua macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2008	<-- 15" MBP First Apple Computer but previous runner of Leopard and Tiger grin Cash in hand

Jan 10, 2008, 09:45 PM	#18
ShortCutMan macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2005	Will be getting a 15" MBP only if there is a higher res screen and no wait time to receive it. Otherwise will just get one of the current models, as I need it ASAP.

Jan 10, 2008, 09:59 PM	#19
masse macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2007 Location: MA/GA	I will only be purchasing if it is: montevina platform 512mb vram faster video card than 8600GT case redesign/ user replaceable hard drive back to school season. __________________ MBP 2.53ghz 4GB ram \| 32GB 2G ipod touch \|1.33ghz PB G4 15" \| Ipod Nano 1G 4gb

Jan 10, 2008, 10:18 PM	#20
colinmack macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2006	I'll buy one of the following (in this order): 1) a MBP with a redesigned case 2) either a new laptop/tablet (if one comes out), or a MBP with a speed bump, whichever catches my eye more Cheers, Colin.

Jan 10, 2008, 11:10 PM	#22
Digital Skunk macrumors 68040 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Primarily in my Head	Put my name on that list. Waiting for Dual 2.8GHz 17" MacBook Pro with 512MB GFX card and possible Dual HDD slots. __________________ What do I have?, stuff that I actually use for work! Some old, some new, all effective.

Jan 10, 2008, 11:22 PM	#23
timtam macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: BaLi	count me in,,base model

Jan 11, 2008, 12:12 AM	#24
dibara2003 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hawaii!	i'm buying pretty much anything that gets updated... although something to replace my 12" PB would be nice

Jan 26, 2008, 07:43 AM	#25
tjcampbell macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London	I have a 15" MBP and I love it, but it's just not portable enough for the amount of flying I do. So whatever revision comes out next I'll likely be hitting up, be it a new smaller MBP or a speed bump in the macbooks.

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