Indeed. Thats why I'm grateful for my 2010 17". Gonna hang onto it until it has no legs to stand on (like my 2006 13", RIP).
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2012 Macbook Pro Redesign
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I both love and am a little disappointed at the same time.
1. No user upgradeable storage
2. Ditto with RAM. This hurts man.
3. small thing but ONLY ONE HEADPHONE INPUT. what happened to the headphone + microphone jacks like on the last one?!! This small thing is EXTREMELY important to me.
4. only two usb ports? WTF
I'll be buying an M-Box now
smh 
Was there a confirmation that the RAM is soldered or is that just an assumption?
That's all I want to know before ordering.
That's all I want to know before ordering.
I am so excited about the new MacBook Pro! I was thinking about getting an iMac but I think this has sealed the deal for me. I must have this! I will get the top-end model and upgrade the RAM to 16GB and the SSD to 768. I just want to know how much that is going to set me back! Yikes! I've saved for this but I don't know if I've saved that much! How much do you think those options are going to be? I know that I have to go with them because you can't upgrade the RAM or the SSD on your own as far as I know.
At any rate, I'm clicking refresh on the Apple Store like an insane person!
At any rate, I'm clicking refresh on the Apple Store like an insane person!
Main UK Store still down, but the MBP page is up - http://www.apple.com/uk/macbook-pro/specs/
Yeah, looks like 512GB SSD not an option on the 2.3GHz model
That's bad - 256GB is not enough for my needs (I'm seeing this as a 4-5 year life span) but I don't need the 2.6GHz model
Yeah, looks like 512GB SSD not an option on the 2.3GHz model
That's bad - 256GB is not enough for my needs (I'm seeing this as a 4-5 year life span) but I don't need the 2.6GHz model
Gotta say I'm disappointed, was hoping for a 13inch next generation and certainly wouldve shelled out more than the current generation cost.
Then shortly debated getting the new one, hoping it would be sold for less than 2k in germany (2200 is about 1750) and I just saw it will cost 2279, wtf?!
So Air it is then. If they will push a 13 inch next generation anytime soon I'll be majorly po'd
Then shortly debated getting the new one, hoping it would be sold for less than 2k in germany (2200 is about 1750) and I just saw it will cost 2279, wtf?!
So Air it is then. If they will push a 13 inch next generation anytime soon I'll be majorly po'd
Probably in the neighborhood of $4,000. The higher-end retina already is $2,799, and upgrading the RAM and SSD will probably drive it up another thousand. Add tax or fees or apple care and whatever and there you go.
It's down again, but I have the screen up on my computer. It says "Mac Pro" as one of the "New to store" now though. Interesting.
Based on the picture of the logic board here
http://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/design/
the RAM is soldered.
http://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/design/
the RAM is soldered.
Yikes! Let's hope not! I am hoping that the upgrades are SOMEWHAT reasonable. But I'm not going to lie. I'll pay the extra if I have to! The upgraded RAM and SSD are a must for me!
Apple Store is Up! But not yet functional...
The Apple Store is up but it is still now allowing you to click on and configure the new Retina MacBook Pro. It takes you back to the "We'll be back" splash page. It does say shipping is 5-7 days though!
The Apple Store is up but it is still now allowing you to click on and configure the new Retina MacBook Pro. It takes you back to the "We'll be back" splash page. It does say shipping is 5-7 days though!
I'm hoping to get the new MBP for college this September, if I order today it will come by then?
Well, it looks like what the analyst said is close to what they will reveal.
Macbook Pros in current form factor updated. A new more expensive thinner 15 laptop, who knows what it will be called. But I am guessing 'macbook' only. But it might be called a Air.
I have some bad news. Well maybe. I am hearing from a my guy that works with Apple's supply chain that the memory for the new laptop might be soldered on. As like in the Macbook Air. But that it will be ample RAM right off the bat.
Reason being that he can see part numbers but for 8GB and 16GB ram. He usually cannot see part numbers that are 'upgrades'. Only standard parts of the machine. Don't know for sure but it is looking that way. Hope he is wrong.
Well I hope not, but may not be a big deal if they provide ample RAM.
On a lighter note, at least Apple is not sacrificing form over function. The current MBP's are thin as it is but they perform well. Upgrade able. Like I said before Apple will not upgrade something or redesign something if they cannot make it better or have better performance.
The current crop of MacBook Pro's are only 24mm thin. Less than a inch. A Intel Ultra book spec(not that it means much since Apple created the segment with the Air) for a 14inch and over laptop and that includes 15 and 17 inch. Is 21mm. The current MBP's almost qualify for Intels spec for a Ultrabook by 3mm.
I don't know if the new design will win me over. I have enough money for a 3000 laptop, but would I want to spend that much?
Especially one that has the same internals as a slightly thicker and heavier cousin? One that is less than a pound heavier?
I will hold judgement until tomorrow morning, but let's hope Apple surprises us.
Damn, looks like my friend was spot on. Soldered on. But 2100 for SSD, 8GB of ram is not bad. Retina display to boot.
I will be ordering I think. But I will be getting only the base. 256 SSD is enought for me and 8GB is enough. I refuse to spend $3000 for a laptop. Even if I have the money. I have my limits. I get a business discount, of $200 so with tax $2100 out the door. Not bad. Or I might get a Air.
The new Air is now a no compromise machine. The 13MBP is not redundant in my opinion. 8GB and 512SSD is more than most people need.
Oh the Mac Pro just got updated quietly also. The imacs were left out for now.
Yes, I gotta say I agree with you on that. The base RAM and SSD just wouldn't be enough for me.
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Yes. You could order much later than this. A big part of their summer market is college students, after all.
Um.. you think it takes 3 months delivery? LOL when it's up on the online store you should get without 2-4 days