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Apple Bumps MacBook Pro with Processor, Graphics, Storage Upgrades
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It's absolutely bonkers that Apple's build-to-order laptops now have 500GB of storage. That is a HUGE hard drive - half the size of my external HD and I thought that was enormous even as a dedicated storage device.
not a bad update but not much better than the one i had configured in june. the gfx isn't much better. in reviews, it got maybe 10 fps mor ein the BEST cases, usually, it only scores about 2 fps higher. the processor bumps are always nice but i wanted some SSD standard.
I have never had an issue with Apple setting up a repair over the phone after the 90-days, but before the 1-year warranty. I normally do not buy AppleCare until close to the 1-year date, as I have been burned before when they replaced my machine with a new one rather than repair it, and I needed to buy AppleCare again.
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Hah, totally called the bump to a 6770!
I'm really pleased that they switched up to a 512 MB 6750 on me low-end.. the 256 MB 6470 was just too anemic... it's a FAR more attractive computer now for the price. especially with a 10% speed bump and, I believe, a Turbo that's 20% higher.
I'm really pleased that they switched up to a 512 MB 6750 on me low-end.. the 256 MB 6470 was just too anemic... it's a FAR more attractive computer now for the price. especially with a 10% speed bump and, I believe, a Turbo that's 20% higher.
Pretty lame boost to the GPU. There are games that are coming out that have a higher recommended GPU than the one in the higher end MBP. (I.E Battlefield 3 recommended GPU - 6950)
I know you can still run any game via min. requirement, but pretty lame considering you'll be spending 2k on a "high-end" laptop and still not be able to run all current games at gamer settings.
I know you can still run any game via min. requirement, but pretty lame considering you'll be spending 2k on a "high-end" laptop and still not be able to run all current games at gamer settings.
I have over 5TB in externals just on my desk, my 500GB in my MBP is constantly getting full and has to be offloaded.
Different strokes for different folks.
Especially since that 256mb 6490M costed 1799 and its clear that apple is using bottom barrel binned parts from amd that have non functioning memory hence why only 256mb is enabled (they really have 512mb on board). Even the new 512mb part is clearly binned.
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I agree. However, you do lose the retail packaging that can help resale value later on.
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I hope this is a change then. This had happened to me twice in the past. Had to contact executive relations to get someone to help me.
As I have been waiting to get a new low end 15" this update is great for me. I was really crossing my fingers for a standard resolution bump but guess I'll have to shell out the extra $150. Did that price go up? I could have sworn it was $100 last week.
While the hype for Ivy Bridge is high I know I'll need a new computer within the next 2 months and I'm afraid the new design will be too air-like for me. I like either having the optical drive or switching it out for an extra HDD.
While the hype for Ivy Bridge is high I know I'll need a new computer within the next 2 months and I'm afraid the new design will be too air-like for me. I like either having the optical drive or switching it out for an extra HDD.
Nice update. They're not Airs, still real MacBook Pros with optical drives and upgradable HDD and RAM. Wish I could 
True. WWDC might not be a horrible time to update the form factor.
The MacBooks are slightly interesting now in that they are all "Pros." Apple has left behind the consumer & professional lines it appears, unless you can say the Airs are the consumer line, with higher resolute screens being an anomaly.
Not finger pointing. Nvidia and Intel were in a nasty lawsuit involving the iX series of processors/motherboards. From this article:
Intel was blocking Nvidia from developing cards for this configuration. I still haven't seen an explanation why they aren't using AMD cards for the 13", though. Maybe space concerns or something.
The 13" MBP is in an odd position. The resolution isn't as good as the MBA, and it doesn't offer the graphics power of the larger versions. I don't see why people would go for the MBP unless they need the storage space or superdrive.
Of course, this would be a good reason to get the 13" MBP. Cheaper is always good.
Why is Apple holding so resolutely to those terribly slow 5400rpm hard drives? 7200rpm hard drives go for dirt cheap now...
They never mark anything as new if it's just a minor spec bump.
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Because they're still cheaper. They have to keep everything under that $xx99 price mark; adding a more expensive drive as standard would mean they'd have to roll the price up another $100, regardless of what the upgrade cost, or have to deal with even thinner profit margins.. they make very little on the computers they sell as it is. Plus then they can charge more for them as upgrades
I dunno though, remember when 4200 RPM was standard, and 5400 RPM was the upgrade? At 750 GB/5400 RPM, they're not so terribly poky anymore