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17"mbp after macworld?
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I hope not. I hope that the delay of almost 3 months has another reason than just a manufacturing issue. It would be nice to get matte option or something like that.
Also, blue ray would be a nice bonus and also a surprise although I don't need blue ray now.
Also, blue ray would be a nice bonus and also a surprise although I don't need blue ray now.
What part of "bag of hurt" don't you get? They're going to hold out until HDCP isn't used anymore or until the next format after Blu-ray. Then they'll start their own standard with that format without DRM.
Well, when it comes to blue ray, i am a total noob so I don't really know the background. I think i have a rough idea of what you mean but not that much into details to really say more. Perhaps Apple could get a good agreement with the licencing (or whatever) thing and introduce it in the MBP. It is gonna happen the only question is when. I don't really think that one can skip a format and wait for another one. We shall see. I know that I can't enjoy blue ray on my 30" ACD as its not supported but perhaps in future I will
))Anyway, I was ready to buy my 17" MBP in October but was disappointed with the fact that it wasn't introduced so I am patiently waiting for the unibody update and will see if i go for one. (if they offer matte or some anti glare trick then I'll buy in a second)
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I learned not to buy a 17" computer again. As portable as it was, it will never be as portable my 15". Plus I spent the difference and some on a 24" monitor, so yeah.
I wish I could do that.
I actually need portable only when I travel and that is once every 4 months so its a question of taking the laptop, bring it to another country, then set it up and work
No starbucks etc for me ))I wish apple was doing 19" as that would be even better
I learned not to buy a 17" computer again. As portable as it was, it will never be as portable my 15". Plus I spent the difference and some on a 24" monitor, so yeah.
For your situation 15" is good. When I'm on the run filming and need to encode and edit, I need all the real estate i can have along with being portable.
I'm waiting for the 17" as well. I had the money ready in October and was very disappointed.
Oh well, it's worth the wait if Apple would actually release a slightly better specs 17" MBP than the current unibody MBP lines. 9600M GT isn't enough, even if it may not be faulty as many have said.
I'm getting 17" for a desktop replacement and currently using 17" going to 15" would be a bad downgrade for me.
Oh well, it's worth the wait if Apple would actually release a slightly better specs 17" MBP than the current unibody MBP lines. 9600M GT isn't enough, even if it may not be faulty as many have said.
I'm getting 17" for a desktop replacement and currently using 17" going to 15" would be a bad downgrade for me.
I wish I could do that.
I actually need portable only when I travel and that is once every 4 months so its a question of taking the laptop, bring it to another country, then set it up and work
I wish apple was doing 19" as that would be even better
We're on the same boat. I wish Apple make 19" as well.
I too, am waiting on the 17" MBP to be revised. I asked my gf for the 15" MBP for xmas and she said that the only MBP she will buy me is the 17". Haha, i love her. Why do you think apple didnt update the 17's with the 15's and MB? I hope its for a good reason........
The reason is that they didn't make a 17" unibody in time. Say it with me: There will be no laptop Nehalem chips until late Q3 2009.
The next update will be Montevinawhat is in the MacBook and 15"and a GPU that we know isn't worthless (as opposed to the current 8600M).
I so hope that they also offer matte option. Its gonna be really hard for me to decide whether or not i want to shell out £2000 for a laptop that doesn't meet my needs. What a predicament - I don't want windows again but I also don't want glassy rubbish. Maybe I'll be forced to buy the old generation out of refurb store but I love the design of the unibody. Damn Apple, I hope you are listening to us matte people.
No doubt, for me too its a no-brainer.I learned not to buy a 17" computer again. As portable as it was, it will never be as portable my 15". Plus I spent the difference and some on a 24" monitor, so yeah.
Possibly Macworld, if Phil Schiller makes a mention of the unibody notebooks.
If not, then I predict late January.
Specs will likely be up to 2.93 GHz and maybe a slightly better GPU. The matte screen option may come exclusive to this MacBook Pro too.
(Exclusive to the 17", not as in the 17" has matte only.)
If not, then I predict late January.
Specs will likely be up to 2.93 GHz and maybe a slightly better GPU. The matte screen option may come exclusive to this MacBook Pro too.
(Exclusive to the 17", not as in the 17" has matte only.)
I would definitely jump on a 9800 GT. Unfortunately, I know this will never happen. Too hot and big. I guess I'll have to suck it up and go Alienware...
That's one hellofa suck up!:I would definitely jump on a 9800 GT. Unfortunately, I know this will never happen. Too hot and big. I guess I'll have to suck it up and go Alienware...
Wow! Although that little glowing alien is probably a chick magnet
That's one hellofa suck up!:
Wow! Although that little glowing alien is probably a chick magnet
Alienwares are ugly. They definetly arent chick magnets. But most people that own them live with their moms and game 12 hours a day,lol.