Apple Releases Updated MacBook Pros With Core i5 and i7 Processors

[stodge]

Make sure you try OSX before you purchase, if you haven't. It could be disappointing going from one operating system to another. Just lots of little things not being where you're used to could get annoying. And then getting alternatives to programs you've been using for years.

Good points - thanks. I've been using Windows since v1 and Linux since, oh, I don't remember. So I've been planning this for a long time and I know what apps I can and can't replace. But thanks for reminding me. Primarily the laptop will be for development and garageband, as well as the usual browsing/email etc.

 

[Mpm277]

+1

I bought a 2007 Penryn MBP second-hand on E-Bay, worked a treat and I've had it for 2 and a half years. Had the logic board replaced last July free by Apple when the display died and just added a new hard drive and all is good. Needs a new battery but can live with it for now.

Every update I get the great feeling that I'm not missing anything.

Same here... everytime I hear the MBP is updated in anyway.. "Ah crap, I'm either going to be jealous or broke."....but then when I go look at the new ones I'm like "Oh ok.. Shew"

 

[Cheungsth]

Vote for most ridiculous statement I have ever heard on Macrumors!

I think he probably meant on a 13 screen or 15 screen. But to be fair, Bluway is NOT a must.

 

[Cheungsth]

Nothing groundbreaking here. I'll stick with my Unibody, 2.4 core 2 duo. I'll upgrade when they make a better improvement than this. Definitely NOT worth selling my current one for 1,100 and spending 700-900 more on this update. iPad, here I come.

I played with the iPad in NY. God, no multi-task is a huge letdown. don't put too much expectation there.

 

[rikers_mailbox]

well.. like everyone else I'm sorta bummed the 13" doesn't get i5. But I'm still getting one.

I've been waiting for this MBP update, compounded by the fact that my 12" PowerBook started kernel panic'ing just last week (i think the PSU is crapping out).

1.33 GHz 12" PowerBook --> 13" MBP will be quite an upgrade! And I'm VERY happy that my 12" lasted more than 6 years. It has served me well.

 

[ouimetnick]

The $1499 Macbook Pro 13 inch seems like a rip off. 266 MHz more nad a slightly larger harddrive for $300 more than the base MacBook Pro?

 

[veoseo]

Anyone in UK interested in offloading

Love this forum - anyone in the UK interested in offloading their existing MBP please PM me - I am not really keen on upgrading to the latest & greatest

 

[RMXO]

hrmm no usb3 and no i7 on the 17inch version :/

you're not looking hard enough. the i7 on the 17" are optional aka BTO.

 

[InfoSecmgr]

This update is not good enough for me.

I'll wait for WWDC. Hopefully, they will update again in 3 months. I also want to see it ships with iLife 10 and iWork 10.

Ridiculous comment. Come on people. You bi...and moan for the i5's and i7's to come out, then when it does you cry like friggin' baby's about one tiny thing you don't like about them. Get over yourselves.

 

[dsprimal]

Can anyone please distinguish the DIFFERENCE between the 2.4Ghz and 2.53Ghz 15" MBP's?? I'm about to click "add to cart" but i wanna know if im making the right choice! lol

 

[Jaro65]

What a great refresh! Love the new high-res screen on the 15" MBP.

 

[Mpm277]

Ridiculous comment. Come on people. You bi...and moan for the i5's and i7's to come out, then when it does you cry like friggin' baby's about one tiny thing you don't like about them. Get over yourselves.

I think some were forgetting that all this was supposed to be was basically a performance boost... not a whole new revamped MBP

 

[Jason Beck]

Can someone please help me understand why only 256 MB on the video card, and just how bad this is for gaming as compared to 1024 MB?
Thanks!

It's fine for most games in mid to high settings.
If you want a beast of a gaming machine then don't get a Mac. Get an Xbox.

 

[dainja]

The Core i7 that the Macbook Pro uses is NOTHING special, as it's only a very fast dual core. It's basically a quicker Core i5. Honestly, I don't know if I'd be willing to spend an extra $300, the only plus is that you get 512MB video memory and a slightly fast processor. That's your call.

If it was my money, I'd buy a Dell or an ASUS at this point for around $1000, and get a 14" or 15" notebook with a quad core Core i7 processor, 4GB DDR3, 500GB 7200rpm hard drive, and 1GB dedicated video (ATI 5450/5470 for the Dell and ATI 5730 for the ASUS).

I could not justify a Macbook Pro, especially if I would be using it mostly for Windows 7.

Have you owned a Macbook Pro and an ASUS?

I have. It's like night and day. ASUS are complete garbage. Horrible build quality, incredibly poor design, bad keyboard, bad trackpad, bad screen, runs hot, etc.

Basically, complete garbage. The build quality on a mac is way better, and you get dozens of small things that go a long way (magsafe power, bigger glass trackpad that doesnt react when youre just typing, multi touch gestures, small power supply, mcuh thinner body, much more solid body, automatic screen dimming/laptop dimming, long battery life, etc.

It's not even in the same league whether the specs match up for not.

 

[JohnWyatt]

Well, of course you can beat 10h battery life. This Sony VAIO X offers 14hours (and is much much lighter)

wow, i had no idea. i just hate pc's so much i dont even bother to really look anymore. my hp is total s***
i was suppose to get 5 on my hp, i get 2. its horrible.

edit*
i just looked at the specs some more. i wouldnt buy that thing if you paid me.

 

[gtokidd]

It's fine for most games in mid to high settings.
If you want a beast of a gaming machine then don't get a Mac. Get an Xbox.

Thank you. I do have an Xbox, and this computer is for work, but I like to game a little at lunch if I can. I still don't understand why only 256 Mb on the card though.

 

[Jakeoster]

It's not good enough!!!!!!!!!1!1!11!1!1!1!1!1!1!1!1!1!11!11111!!! Where in the hell is the built in pico projectors that Apple patented the other day?!?!??! Arrrrrrrrrrrrrggggh.






/sarcasm

 

[mcmlxix]

I still think Steve should be shown the Batman image

I sorta did, go back to page 30 to read his response.

Anyway, it's impressive that a major CEO would respond to public emails in such a timely fashion...if at all. The cynic in me suspects some of the responses to standard questions come from some PR flack with standard answers.

 

[oldwatery]

It is so so sad.

I would have been an first-time Mac buyer, I have waited since November for a Macbook Pro 13" Update and now this ****** crap.

I am very disappointed, I have waited too long and I need a new laptop. Apple forces me now to buy a PC because I can't wait for another update circle. What a f****** crappy company. Lost a new customer right now!

Sweet...maybe we won't have to listen to your stupid crap.

 

[firsttimemac]

The $1499 Macbook Pro 13 inch seems like a rip off. 266 MHz more nad a slightly larger harddrive for $300 more than the base MacBook Pro?

Exactly my point.
What no one seems to answer is how can apple expect to sell any top end mbp like this. Its just not gonna happen.
Ds that mean we will see another refresh soon?

 

[vijay007]

Question on 1680-by-1050 display upgrade

I would assume that if the display resolution on the 15" is bumped to 1680-by-1050, it will eat up battery faster compared to the standard 1440-by-900 display.

Can someone confirm this?

 

[firsttimemac]

Ah, this happens every time. People get SO angry whenever Apple updates their products even though they've been whining for months about how it should be updated. What else do you want people?

Something better than a 6% C2D bump and another integrated graphics.
i used to hear about it, but now i have seen this while waiting for this update. People will literally take anything apple throws at them.

 

[Mpm277]

Well, of course you can beat 10h battery life. This Sony VAIO X offers 14hours (and is much much lighter)

Wow 14hrs battery life, 1.6 lbs and around a half inch thick? Thats awesome.. too bad it runs Windows

 

[ryero]

anyone know what screens the new 13" use?

 

[Eidorian]

anyone know what screens the new 13" use?

They're more than like still TN panels.