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Analyst: MacBook Pro, iMacs at WWDC?

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Analyst Gene Munster published a report on his expectations for WWDC.

Munster expects new MacBook Pros and "also possible" a new iMac at the developer's conference in June. This echos many recent rumors reports found on the interent. As well, he expects that Apple will host a separate event in late June to launch the iPhone, rather than launch at WWDC itself.

Meanwhile, it appears Munster uses our Buyer's Guide as a source of information on updates:
He notes that on average, the Cupertino-based company has updated its professional notebooks every 182 days, with the most recent generation having launched 209 days ago. Similarly, he said, iMacs have traditionally seen updates every 168 days but the current generation is now a whopping 257 days old.
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This data correlates to our Buyer's Guide numbers which are generated based on our own product tracking statistics.

 
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https://www.macrumors.com/2007/05/23/analyst-macbook-pro-imacs-at-wwdc/
Kinda funny that MacRumors is reporting a story about somebody quoting something MacRumors said. But it's not the first time.
 
i'm still hoping for a redesign and hopefully a good upgrade. i'd love to see a tower that is more powerful than the i mac but less then a mac pro, or even comparable to a imac.
 
kingofkolt said:
Zing!

I'm so excited about this though... Although it means I probably do have to wait three weeks for the next update, and it won't be any sooner. I already knew that though.

512MB GPU in the 15" please!
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Having 512MB on the GPU isn't really worth it on a laptop like the MBP IMO. But having said that, I am hoping they do because that will mean the cheaper MBP will come with 256MB and that is the version I want to get. :)
 
So speaking of your buyer's guide, might I suggest a means to make the ratings a little more accurate?

I don't want to get into it here, but it involves more accurate statistical measures.

I mean just because one would be reaching an average release time doesn't mean it's significantly closer to an actual release... It also depends on the consistency of the release dates.

-Clive
 
hvfsl said:
Having 512MB on the GPU isn't really worth it on a laptop like the MBP IMO.
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I think you'll find that an increasing number of laptop buyers plan to use them with external monitor, keyboard and mouse when at home - and nowhere is this more true than with Apple laptops, due to the lack of a reasonably priced headless option. For mainstream Mac buyers who already have or prefer a separate monitor, a laptop is the only realistic option. I suspect this is a deliberate strategy on the part of Apple.

This trend means that the GPU needs to be capable of doing a good job with 24" or even 30" screen. Yes, Apple's tech specs for the 256MB MBP GPU claim to be capable of 2560 x 1600 but it's doubtful the performance is great at that resolution.

Expect special emphasis on this form of non-mobile use when the MBP GPUs are next upgraded i.e. "The Complete Desktop Replacement" etc.
 
HIGHLY unlikely. WWDC will be all 10.5 and iLfe 2007 with a healthy dose of iPhone hyping since June 11th is close close to the device's launch. They will not overshadow these flagships products with any MORE products, unless they are minor unannounced updates that pop up with the rest once the Apple store comes back online.
 
Clive At Five said:
So speaking of your buyer's guide, might I suggest a means to make the ratings a little more accurate?

I don't want to get into it here, but it involves more accurate statistical measures.

I mean just because one would be reaching an average release time doesn't mean it's significantly closer to an actual release... It also depends on the consistency of the release dates.

-Clive
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I like the SCV better than the Frisby Golf.

I see where you're going with this statistical improvement, but given the low sample size of Mac refreshes, is it really going to make enough of a difference?
 
I am dying to get a MacBook Pro!!!

I can honestly tell you all that I am a die-hard .NET developer who is fed up with Vista and windows in general... too many virus, bugs ... etc You know the usual complains from PC....

If they don't update the MBP by WWDC, I will still go ahead with the order...

Going back to the analyst predication... I could have predicted that as well....
 
bigandy said:
What are these analysts paid for? All they do is reiterate what we all say...
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They do attempt to accumulate information and make predictions based on it, including info found at sites like Macrumors. However, I think Macrumors ought to post a terms of usage note on the buyer's guide page that says it's free for personal use but must be purchased for corporate or commercial usage. MR does all the work to maintain this information and these high-paid analysts come along and siphon off the info they need for free? Screw that. These guys should be paying. They're making money using that info.
 
LaDirection said:
HIGHLY unlikely. WWDC will be all 10.5 and iLfe 2007 with a healthy dose of iPhone hyping since June 11th is close close to the device's launch. They will not overshadow these flagships products with any MORE products, unless they are minor unannounced updates that pop up with the rest once the Apple store comes back online.
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If there were no new products at WWDC I think there would be a minor revolt. The only new things to come out since last year are slightly bumped MacBooks and a new BTO option for the Mac Pro. Even the iPods have languished. They're long overdue to release something new or significantly improved.
 
Spades said:
If there were no new products at WWDC I think there would be a minor revolt. The only new things to come out since last year are slightly bumped MacBooks and a new BTO option for the Mac Pro. Even the iPods have languished. They're long overdue to release something new or significantly improved.
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After the no-show of ANY Mac products at MacWorld, I would think some sort of minor revolt would be in order should WWDC also be a bust. Hey Steve, an octo-core Mac Pro is fine, but how about some new video cards already?
 
The number of days since released are fairly easy to determine. It's not like MacRumors has a corner on that information. An analyst surely has the product release dates available while rendering an opinion.
 
The Mac mini is the only Mac without the Core 2 Duo. When is it going to be upgraded? :(

Shouldn't we at least expect the same specs as the MacBook? Or are Apple going to release a new form-factor for the Mac mini? Is the :apple:TV a hint at things to come for the Mac mini? Even less power but at a lower price?

Even at a lower price, the :apple:TV has a better GPU than the Mac mini. :confused:
 
Macrumors said:


Meanwhile, it appears Munster uses our Buyer's Guide as a source of information on updates:
This data correlates to our Buyer's Guide numbers which are generated based on our own product tracking statistics.
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I agree that he stole it. Yes, the info is easy to get. But c'mon, we all know he (they) read these sites because they have mentioned that they do. The rumor community is their major source of "checks." What nonsense. It all just repeats what was first in rumor sites.

-=|Mgkwho
 
Amazon

Not sure if this has been posted before, but anyone notice that the Amazon $150 MBP rebate cutoff date for purchase is 5/28/07? That's next Monday.
 
Mac mini will probably get upgraded in line with the MB, or if not, at least Core 2. Probably due to his Steveness hypeing the 64bit-ness of 10.5 and now all macs are 64bit.
 
zinj said:
Not sure if this has been posted before, but anyone notice that the Amazon $150 MBP rebate cutoff date for purchase is 5/28/07? That's next Monday.
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And Amazon put iLife and iWork 07 up for pre order in January.

I think they must be working off inside information. :rolleyes:
 
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