17" Macbook Pro likely be upgraded?

[hayzen]

Hi all,

Do you think the 17" Macbook Pro will likely be upgraded or changed when WWDC happens? If so, would this new MBP version be available for sale right away or usually a few months after they announce the changes?

I ask because I plan to buy a Macbook Pro and not sure whether I should wait until WWDC first or just buy one now.

Thanks!

 

[Tallest Skil]

Nope. November at the earliest.

 

[Aboo]

I agree, considering that the uMBP 17" only began shipping February, I don't anticipate any major upgrades to the line, other than perhaps a small processor bump. That too, I believe will only happen if the 15" MBP gets a spec bump. After all, Apple needs to create a divide between the MBP offerings.

 

[hayzen]

Is it still wise to wait until WWDC in case Snow Leopard is released then which would mean I won't need to spend extra money to buy Snow Leopard because it'll come pre-installed?

 

[miles01110]

Is it still wise to wait until WWDC in case Snow Leopard is released then which would mean I won't need to spend extra money to buy Snow Leopard because it'll come pre-installed?

We have no idea a) how much you need a new computer and b) when SL will be released anyways. If not having a new machine is hurting you, then buy it now. If you can afford to wait, wait.

 

[Duff-Man]

Is it still wise to wait until WWDC in case Snow Leopard is released then which would mean I won't need to spend extra money to buy Snow Leopard because it'll come pre-installed?

Duff-Man says....10.6 will *not* be released at WWDC. It is *possible* that they may announce when it will be released but even that is not certain by any means...oh yeah!

 

[BlizzardBomb]

Doubt Snow Leopard will come out at WWDC. September or October would be more likely. There is a chance of a bump around WWDC (maybe not during WWDC but you never know), of a slightly faster processor (2.8 GHz, BTO 3.06 GHz) and maybe a slightly newer graphics card (GT 130M), but that's about it.