I just called Apple store in Germany (same 128/256 **** than in UK). The lady confirmed that all new MBPs have 256/512 MB on their 8600 GT. The display of the store is wrong. I ordered my MBP.
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I just called Apple store in Germany (same 128/256 **** than in UK). The lady confirmed that all new MBPs have 256/512 MB on their 8600 GT. The display of the store is wrong. I ordered my MBP.
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in america, the new mbp bottom line has 256 mb ram on the graphics.
in germany, the very same mbp seems to have only 128 and 256 in the higher versions.
check that out:
usa: http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APP...B723662&node=home/shop_mac/family/macbook_pro
germany:
http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObj...B72367F&node=home/shop_mac/family/macbook_pro
is that just a mistake, typing for example or is that the truth ?
i just heard thats just a typo? any confirmations?
in america, the new mbp bottom line has 256 mb ram on the graphics.
in germany, the very same mbp seems to have only 128 and 256 in the higher versions.
check that out:
usa: http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APP...B723662&node=home/shop_mac/family/macbook_pro
germany:
http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObj...B72367F&node=home/shop_mac/family/macbook_pro
is that just a mistake, typing for example or is that the truth ?
i just heard thats just a typo? any confirmations?
Don't bother. It doesn't float or anything... just sits there looking all off colour (black on aluminium) and fat (wide bezel).
Its actually fairly common. Apple has unfortunately has this practice of shipping their machine with half the video memory recommended. Not that Mac OS X handles the extra memory all that well.
Woo Hoo!
Price drop for Canada!
The multitouch is nice and so is the speed boost, but what I'm really happy about is that now I can buy it from a local reseller (or the
store in Toronto), rather than smuggling it home from Buffalo.
I am, however, disappointed that they didn't make an orange one to match my Shuffle.
(C'mon, I had to complain about something, I was feeling left out.)
Price drop for Canada!
The multitouch is nice and so is the speed boost, but what I'm really happy about is that now I can buy it from a local reseller (or the
store in Toronto), rather than smuggling it home from Buffalo. I am, however, disappointed that they didn't make an orange one to match my Shuffle.
(C'mon, I had to complain about something, I was feeling left out.)
Yep, that's why I was waiting -- best part of the update for me is that it knocked the 2.2 refurb down to $1449!! My "new" refurb is on its way!
Does anybody know when they will update the mbp so it has bluray and 1680x1050 on the 15" model?
I know, I know, I just wanted to be the first!
You are not the only one.
I also want a Blu-Ray MBP!!!!! (and Mac Pro!)
and one with option for larger hard drive. 320 gb should be an BTO option as well!
it is so sad Apple is sitting on the HD Disc sidelines. many creative professionals would like this. Yet Apple is choosing to delay Blu-Ray's introduction because they want to sell movies via itunes.
Never mind that it has amazing storage capacity
A fair update. Nothing too crazy, but enough to warrant an upgrade. Expecting anything more at this time is wishful thinking.
If you do anything where color representation is important (graphics, video stuff like that) then the Glossy is the worst thing. The Glossy supersaturates the color. This may make images and video look nice on the screen, but they will print drastically different.
If color representation doesn't matter then the Glossy is fine. For me The Matte is the only way to go.
What's the usual lag time between when Apple announces a new product and when it's available in retail stores? I'm a switcher and unfortunately don't know much about Apple's business practices like most of you all. Any chance the new models will be in retail stores today???
Looking back at the pics that people posted of empty tables in Apple stores where MBPs used to sit, it's promising that we'll be able to get our hands on one today...*fingers crossed until apple store opens @ 10:00am"....
Looking back at the pics that people posted of empty tables in Apple stores where MBPs used to sit, it's promising that we'll be able to get our hands on one today...*fingers crossed until apple store opens @ 10:00am"....
No - maybe you should read up on the evolution of processors. The aim is to have as much speed as possible while consuming as little power as possible.
Plus Peryn is 45nm processor which consumes less power and gives off less heat.
That is kind of odd, though compared to what I got last august, it is much more. For the same price as the old 2.4, there is a upgraded processor, increased storage, and more video ram. Not a bad bump in specs.
phew still feel like my 2.4Ghz 160GbHdd MBP is new enough
Multi-touch is cool but unnecessary for me at the moment
Multi-touch is cool but unnecessary for me at the moment
nice upgrade! going from mbp cd 2ghz, fast 100gb hdd, x1600 256 to:
mbp 2.4ghz, 250gb hdd, 8600m GT256 +
a lot more battery life, (hopefully) less heat, multi-touch.
plus i will have to pay only 300 to 400 to upgrade because of the great educational pricing
mbp 2.4ghz, 250gb hdd, 8600m GT256 +
a lot more battery life, (hopefully) less heat, multi-touch.
plus i will have to pay only 300 to 400 to upgrade because of the great educational pricing
Or no manufacturer has created a slot-loading Blu-Ray drive with the dimensions required to fit inside of a MB/MBP. Do you not remember the deal with dual-layer drives not fitting into the first MBP?