New Laptops tomorrow!

urbanskywalker · May 5, 2008, 10:36 AM

Someone is claiming new Apple laptops as early as tomorrow:

http://www.macsimumnews.com/index.ph...tops_tomorrow/

Eidorian · May 5, 2008, 10:38 AM

DO WANT

I'm close to selling my MacBook to a switcher.

LeahM · May 5, 2008, 10:40 AM

I thought June was the big month for updates?

Sky Blue · May 5, 2008, 10:41 AM

I'd love to see the melt down of recent MB/MBP switchers if this is true. Don't see it happening though...

Grimace · May 5, 2008, 11:24 AM

Ummm...3 month update? Methinks no.

Eidorian · May 5, 2008, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cr0nite

But what could they change? The new Intel Chips are due in June...

Intel has been rather kind to Apple lately.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grimace

Ummm...3 month update? Methinks no.

I love the Buyer's Guide.

PMac18 · May 5, 2008, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eidorian

Intel has been rather kind to Apple lately.

I love the Buyer's Guide.

The update in November was a small updated option. All they added was a 2.6GHz option. It wasn't a refresh.

Pferri · May 5, 2008, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eidorian

Intel has been rather kind to Apple lately.

I love the Buyer's Guide.

The Buyer's Guide is quite amazing. There was only 3 months between the updated Powerbook and the release of the MBP, granted that was at Macworld and then 3 months after that the release of the 17in MBP happened.

So, never say never!

Snide · 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grimace

Ummm...3 month update? Methinks no.

When the rev b G5 iMac came out on May 3th 2005, I saved and bought it at the end of the month ($1800).
Out of nowhere on Oct. 12, the iMac got a huge update with the iSight, total case redesign making it much
slimmer, lighter, quieter, cooler, ect, not to mention costing $100 less.

http://www.everymac.com/systems/appl...g5_2.0_20.html

http://www.everymac.com/systems/appl...g5_2.1_20.html

Remember, these were PPC chips. Intel chips are getting updated much more often, so anything is possible.

swagi · May 5, 2008, 11:23 AM

Yeah sure...

So we have another three months of "No Montevina"-whining...great!

Tattoo · May 5, 2008, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swagi

Yeah sure...

So we have another three months of "No Montevina"-whining...great!

LMFAO!

bigmc6000 · May 5, 2008, 11:38 AM

I really, really, really, really hope they make an Aluminum MB or even a 13.3" MBP. I don't want 15 or 17 (not to mention the absurd price) and I'm not going buy a plastic laptop. I suppose that's hoping for a bit too much from an incremental update huh?

iBunny · May 5, 2008, 11:38 AM

Dont be so quick to write this off as a phony.

Im not saying I know anything whatso ever; however, what I do know is that Intel is pushing all of its users to update to its new technology as it becomes available.

Intel has a grapple on the industry, and the PC world such as Dell, Sony, HP, etc like to listen to Intel and use their new chips ASAP.

Im thinking that Apple will do the same.

cr0nite · May 5, 2008, 11:43 AM

But what could they change? The new Intel Chips are due in June...

dr_lha · May 5, 2008, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cr0nite

But what could they change? The new Intel Chips are due in June...

You must have missed the recent iMac bump with the 1066Mhz bus speed.

iBunny · May 5, 2008, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cr0nite

But what could they change? The new Intel Chips are due in June...

Sure they are due in June.

And just like all the previous Intel Chips, Apple get them a month early... Say in May.

Hrmm what month is it?

wrxpert · May 5, 2008, 11:44 AM

Me thinks no!

Holmes89 · May 5, 2008, 11:55 AM

Also by looking at the buyer's guide you will notice that most updates occur in May. Think about it, kids graduating, getting ready to go to college with lots of money from graduation gifts make this a prime time to buy. Why wouldn't Apple release it in May? Also I think we will be seeing decreased waiting time between updates because Intel.

Though I will say that the website is pretty shady though.

33scottie33 · May 5, 2008, 12:03 PM

The 3G iPhone is going to be the BIG hype for Apple this year. So, it makes sense to release the new laptops before the new iPhone. If not, the hype of the new iPhone could drown out the new laptops. On the other hand, the hype of the iPhone could help sell the new MBs, right before a new school year.

DCSMAC · May 5, 2008, 12:06 PM

my gut tells me that this isnt going to happen, but holy poo would it be cool.

deputy_doofy · May 5, 2008, 12:10 PM

It seems unlikely, but then again, a laptop called "Macbook Air" seemed unlikely to me as well. Still not in the market for a laptop, but I enjoy seeing them progress, nonetheless.

gkarris · May 5, 2008, 12:15 PM

no....

iPhone, iPhone, iPhone.... computertime again in August.

I hope to be wrong!

DaBrain · May 5, 2008, 11:59 AM

Wow! This should be real interesting if it occurs. Just may have to sell my macbook and get an aluminum one!

amac4me · May 5, 2008, 12:04 PM

No way they are going to be updated this soon.

iBunny · May 5, 2008, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amac4me

No way they are going to be updated this soon.

I think they will. Maybe not tomorrow, but for sure before the end of June.

The Only reason Apple updated in Feb to Penryn processors was becaused they were forced to by Intel to replace all the 65mn (merom) chips. And it wasnt just apple, it was every other PC maker as well.

May 5, 2008, 10:36 AM	#1
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May 5, 2008, 11:24 AM	#5
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swagi macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2007	Yeah sure... So we have another three months of "No Montevina"-whining...great! __________________ Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. - Albert Einstein

May 5, 2008, 10:41 AM	#4
Sky Blue macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jan 2005	I'd love to see the melt down of recent MB/MBP switchers if this is true. Don't see it happening though...

May 5, 2008, 11:38 AM	#12
bigmc6000 macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2006	Please!!! I really, really, really, really hope they make an Aluminum MB or even a 13.3" MBP. I don't want 15 or 17 (not to mention the absurd price) and I'm not going buy a plastic laptop. I suppose that's hoping for a bit too much from an incremental update huh?

May 5, 2008, 11:38 AM	#13
iBunny macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2004	Dont be so quick to write this off as a phony. Im not saying I know anything whatso ever; however, what I do know is that Intel is pushing all of its users to update to its new technology as it becomes available. Intel has a grapple on the industry, and the PC world such as Dell, Sony, HP, etc like to listen to Intel and use their new chips ASAP. Im thinking that Apple will do the same. __________________ Sergeant United States Marine Corps

May 5, 2008, 11:43 AM	#14
cr0nite macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2007	But what could they change? The new Intel Chips are due in June...

May 5, 2008, 11:44 AM	#17
wrxpert macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2007	Me thinks no!

May 5, 2008, 11:55 AM	#18
Holmes89 macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Also by looking at the buyer's guide you will notice that most updates occur in May. Think about it, kids graduating, getting ready to go to college with lots of money from graduation gifts make this a prime time to buy. Why wouldn't Apple release it in May? Also I think we will be seeing decreased waiting time between updates because Intel. Though I will say that the website is pretty shady though.

May 5, 2008, 12:03 PM	#19
33scottie33 macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arlington, VA	Maybe!! The 3G iPhone is going to be the BIG hype for Apple this year. So, it makes sense to release the new laptops before the new iPhone. If not, the hype of the new iPhone could drown out the new laptops. On the other hand, the hype of the iPhone could help sell the new MBs, right before a new school year. __________________ 15” MBP 3.06 GHz C2D, 8GB, SSD w/24" LED CD 20" iMac \| BB Tour

May 5, 2008, 12:06 PM	#20
DCSMAC macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2005	my gut tells me that this isnt going to happen, but holy poo would it be cool.

May 5, 2008, 12:10 PM	#21
deputy_doofy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2002	It seems unlikely, but then again, a laptop called "Macbook Air" seemed unlikely to me as well. Still not in the market for a laptop, but I enjoy seeing them progress, nonetheless. __________________ 15" (Glossy) MacBook Pro/2.33GHz C2D/2GB RAM/160GB 5400RPM/6x DL SuperDrive

May 5, 2008, 12:15 PM	#22
gkarris macrumors 601 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere In The Universe	no.... iPhone, iPhone, iPhone.... computertime again in August. I hope to be wrong! __________________ "This gate's plastic." Captain Carter, Stargate SG-1, "Touchstone" Mini/MacBook/iPhone/TV Olympus E-420/E-500, Canon 20D

May 5, 2008, 11:59 AM	#23
DaBrain macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ERIE, PA	Wow! This should be real interesting if it occurs. Just may have to sell my macbook and get an aluminum one! __________________ iMAC 20 " CORE DUO-Black MacBook 2.2 Ghz-Ipod Touch

May 5, 2008, 12:04 PM	#24
amac4me macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2005	No way they are going to be updated this soon. __________________ Switch To A Mac http://switchtoamac.com

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