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Apple May Processor Bump MacBook Pros in 2011
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I love the momentum! iOS5 coming soon, iCloud, 10.7.2, iPhone5, iPod touch 5 in white. Now a speed bump for MBPs. Maybe also cloud reboots of 10.7 on new MBPs with wiped disks, a la new MBAs. Maybe more SSD options ahead of the mid 2012 release of Ivy Bridge.
Remember also a new "product" expected soon, maybe this year, no idea what, but part of Apple's (Jobs') preplanned roll out of new stuff for the next 3 years. Hold on to your seat belts.
I love the momentum! iOS5 coming soon, iCloud, 10.7.2, iPhone5, iPod touch 5 in white. Now a speed bump for MBPs. Maybe also cloud reboots of 10.7 on new MBPs with wiped disks, a la new MBAs. Maybe more SSD options ahead of the mid 2012 release of Ivy Bridge.
Remember also a new "product" expected soon, maybe this year, no idea what, but part of Apple's (Jobs') preplanned roll out of new stuff for the next 3 years. Hold on to your seat belts.
I want a Macbook Air for the sole reason that the design doesn't allow for sharp edges to slit my wrists while typing.
And the MBA is any better where it is thinner at that edge and can be used as a knife?
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God I hope they make 8GB of RAM standard on every model. RAM is beyond dirt cheap, there is absolutely zero reason why a $1500+ laptop shouldn't come with it. Hell, I think RAM was pretty cheap even when they refresed them last.
God I hope they make 8GB of RAM standard on every model. RAM is beyond dirt cheap, there is absolutely zero reason why a $1500+ laptop shouldn't come with it. Hell, I think RAM was pretty cheap even when they refresed them last.
Just bought my MBP 17" W/Lion on the box
I just got my loaded 17" MBP two days ago,and I went from a 2010 MBA 11", to a 13" MBA, to a 15" MBP loaded, to a 17" MBP loaded. Now I am glad that I waited for BB to get the latest supply in with Lion on the box. I was worried that they would come out with a completely re-designed MBP line soon. But it looks like I bought at the right time. I couldn't wait till Nov. or next year.
This thing is awesome. I have been installing all the programs that I had already bought. I bought COD3 and I am working at getting the PS3 controller to work. It works on BT and I just don't know how to set all the buttons using ControllerMate. Thats OK because I got a 50% off e-mail from Logitech and ordered a G-27 Racing Wheel for $150.00 and $12.00 shipping. I will be busy for a while. I also picked up Grand Turismo5 and Dirt3.
I just got my loaded 17" MBP two days ago,and I went from a 2010 MBA 11", to a 13" MBA, to a 15" MBP loaded, to a 17" MBP loaded. Now I am glad that I waited for BB to get the latest supply in with Lion on the box. I was worried that they would come out with a completely re-designed MBP line soon. But it looks like I bought at the right time. I couldn't wait till Nov. or next year.
This thing is awesome. I have been installing all the programs that I had already bought. I bought COD3 and I am working at getting the PS3 controller to work. It works on BT and I just don't know how to set all the buttons using ControllerMate. Thats OK because I got a 50% off e-mail from Logitech and ordered a G-27 Racing Wheel for $150.00 and $12.00 shipping. I will be busy for a while. I also picked up Grand Turismo5 and Dirt3.
Oh for gods sake Apple just hurry up and redesign it! it looks outdated now and plus the current models are crap
Puh-lease. The unibody MBP will go down as one of Apple's best designs ever. In fact, I do not need a new computer yet but I am thinking maybe I should upgrade to the current line because I'm worried that the rumored 2012 models won't be to my liking.
Ugh... I just placed a BTO 15-inch MacBook Pro through an authorized Apple dealer on Monday afternoon. I don't have an order number because I placed the order over the phone, and the sales rep at the local computer store just asked for my email address and phone number. If I call the store first thing tomorrow (Wed) morning, will they be able to cancel the order?
I don't think you should cancel your order, the most we will get out of this is a BTO option. Even that, the small difference in clock speed won't even really matter should you actually want that BTO option. I suggest just sticking with what you bought.
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Probably not.
However, you should be able to return it after delivery and get a refund, minus any restocking fee that this authorized dealer imposes. Check with them.
Assuming you need this system now, I'd stick with your order and ignore this rumor. After all, it is a rumor and not something Apple has announced. About 98% of Apple rumors here at MacRumors (and other tech blogs) end up being false anyhow.
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Bleh... this is making me sick. I'm a professional video editor and I could really use all the mobile horsepower I can get with all the rendering I do on the go. My 2010 i7 MacBook Pro is struggling with FCPX at the moment, but I can wait another 2 weeks. What are the chances the order hasn't been pushed through to production yet? What kind of restocking fees are typical?
Oh for gods sake Apple just hurry up and redesign it! it looks outdated now and plus the current models are crap
If the current design looks like crap, why did Dell just release a copy of it recently? Everyone has been copying some aspect (or the whole thing) since 2009.
Don't wait. These new processors won't be noticeably faster should Apple even offer the option. Incredibly small clock speed increases don't mean much anymore.
Why don't you chill out and stop worrying about it tonight? Have a beer and some carne asada tacos. It's not like you can do anything about it until tomorrow anyhow. And it's not the end of the world.
You wanted this system until you read this rumor.
And like I said, this is just a rumor. Apple.com has not indicated that there will be a MacBook Pro refresh later this year. You know as much as we do: not a whit.
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Please, please, PLEASE make the optical drive optional
For people like me who almost never uses the optical drive the macbook pro is pretty pointless over an air, the optical drive adds weight(and noise!) to the machine for little benefit.
I really wish Apple would give us the option to swap out the optical drive for an SSD for people that don't need an internal drive. An SSD+HD combo in a laptop would be a mobile powerhouse.
For people like me who almost never uses the optical drive the macbook pro is pretty pointless over an air, the optical drive adds weight(and noise!) to the machine for little benefit.
I really wish Apple would give us the option to swap out the optical drive for an SSD for people that don't need an internal drive. An SSD+HD combo in a laptop would be a mobile powerhouse.
I like it. Apple staying on top of things and updating their products with the latest tech. It's about time.
Ulv cpu
For the non-poweruser among MBP users I hope that Apple brings back dual-core version of 15" MBP. Quad cores are nice and powerful and sort of waste for my line of work, not to mention the heat it generates. I'd rather have low heat CPU like those found in MBA and have something like 10 hr battery time.
For the non-poweruser among MBP users I hope that Apple brings back dual-core version of 15" MBP. Quad cores are nice and powerful and sort of waste for my line of work, not to mention the heat it generates. I'd rather have low heat CPU like those found in MBA and have something like 10 hr battery time.