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Apple Bumps MacBook Pro with Processor, Graphics, Storage Upgrades
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Beside the fact I'm almost sure that the current dual core i7 options in the macbook pro, with Intel 3000 or not, will smoke all around a old 2008 Macbook Core 2 2.2-2.4 with Nvidia graphics esp an Nvidia 9400M
A dual core i7 1.8ghz will smoke a 2.8+ghz core 2 duo
It ended basically right after the intel transition. While most updates are still on Tuesday, a significant amount are not on Tuesday, in fact the previous release of the macbook pro was on a Thursday, not a Tuesday.
I'm confused... how can the 17" have been "bumped up" to 2.5 GHz i7 maximum, when my 2010 17" MBP is 2.66 GHz i7?
Nope, review your thermodynamics. If it's hot on the case, then it's just as hot, most likely hotter, inside.
2010 Macbook Pro 17" 2.66ghz I7 is a dual core
these are Quad Core. MAJOR difference.
Anybody calling this update "uninspired" or "disappointing" hasn't been paying attention to Apple's strategy over the past 4 years. Even MacRumors has written about Apple following intel's "Tick Tock" paradigm of a major update followed by a minor boost. This is the minor boost, and I would expect next year to bring us a major change of some sort. Whether that change means unifying all laptops into the Air form factor, or something else, is to be seen.
But, this update is pretty much exactly as expected.
But, this update is pretty much exactly as expected.
I'm currently using the early 2008 MacBook pro, and I'm looking for an upgrade soon. Should I upgrade now, or wait for Ivy Bridge? I'm thinking of waiting, since I'm able to get by with this computer as of now, but I really want the extra power and disk space.
Oh yeah, I think you're right. I remember they switched chipsets at the last revision. Thanks.
So I guess this update doesn't make me feel too jealous of the new models
Even though the new chipset is probably superior, I still have more hertz! That's all that counts 
Different processors and different measurements of clock speed. Quad core laptop processors run at hugely different speeds depending on whether 1, 2, 3 or 4 cores are used to avoid melting the laptop. But the number that Intel tells you is the number for 4 cores, which is the lowest of those numbers. If only two cores are in use, it will run faster than your 2.66 GHz.
Whilst I agree, this ain't going to happen in a spec bump release. That'll happen with an entirely new design, most likely next year. If I was after a mbp and wasn't absolutely desperate I'd definitely wait.
As for the old "don't buy version 1.0" thing, my late '08 15" launch unibody mbp is still going strong, an all around excellent buy, although admittedly it's been relegated to torrent and media centre duties since getting a spanky 2011 mba.
Oh yeah, I think you're right. I remember they switched chipsets at the last revision. Thanks.
So I guess this update doesn't make me feel too jealous of the new models
I updated my post, not just a chipset revision, yours is dual core, these new ones are quad core, so now you can cry hehe.
That's always a tough call. I'd say get it now, because it's always hard to be disappointed with any new mac. If you wait, you will be desperately pining for the next release (which could take up to a year).
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Ohhhhh, you're right. I missed that too. Ok, damn, now I'm a lot more jealous.
2010 17'' MBP is dual-core:
http://ark.intel.com/products/43560
2011 version is quad-core...
So throw in two extra cores, I guess, and you have got a speed bump alright.
Can someone tell me how the newer HD 6750M with 512 MB GDDR5 and the older HD 6750M with 1 GB DDR5 compare, especially for running games?
Is the 512 MB DDR5 much of a difference? If not, my next Mac will be 400 dollars cheaper! (difference between the 2199 dollar version and the 1799 dollar version, don't care much about HDD space.)
Is the 512 MB DDR5 much of a difference? If not, my next Mac will be 400 dollars cheaper! (difference between the 2199 dollar version and the 1799 dollar version, don't care much about HDD space.)
Glad to see improvements at the same price.... just wish I could have them on MY computer
Same here. I got a new high end 15" about a month ago. At that time, there were no rumors of a refresh. Oh well, it's not like the difference was that much from what I got. I'm sure I'll survive.
Which one?
O hell, my local Apple Store just cut prices on all previous models with 200 (let's say $200). Now what do I do?
I'm in the market for the lower 15" model, but is it worth it to buy the new one? Or should I just take advantage of the offer and buy last week's model?
O hell, my local Apple Store just cut prices on all previous models with 200 (let's say $200). Now what do I do?
I'm in the market for the lower 15" model, but is it worth it to buy the new one? Or should I just take advantage of the offer and buy last week's model?
Ouch!
I ordered a new one on wednesday, should I cancel my order or expect to receive the new one?
I ordered a new one on wednesday, should I cancel my order or expect to receive the new one?
I ordered a new one on wednesday, should I cancel my order or expect to receive the new one?
I'd say cancel if you can and re-order. Or inform as to what model it will be. Never expect.
Same here. I got a new high end 15" about a month ago. At that time, there were no rumors of a refresh. Oh well, it's not like the difference was that much from what I got. I'm sure I'll survive.
The upgrade for the high-end 15" is only 0.1GHz and a slightly faster GPU. In my opinion, the high-end 15" and 17" models are the least impacted from the new refresh.
I would be a lot more bothered if I purchased a base 13" since they also increased the HDD capacity. And I would be the most bothered if I had purchased the base 15" model since the 256MB 6490M was severely lacking compared to the 6750M.