Have you paid any attention (at all) as to how Apple does things? I'd even put money that Apple won't include a 1080p screen on their next update.
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Apple Releases Updated MacBook Pros With Core i5 and i7 Processors
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Have you paid any attention (at all) as to how Apple does things? I'd even put money that Apple won't include a 1080p screen on their next update.
....till I confirmed no i5 in 13MBP?? Minimal bump, bad timing, Apple supply chain cover-up blah...
All this coming from someone who picked up a refurb 13" MBP in early March
Lets be honest, most people buying the 13" MBP aren't going to use the power anyway. I'm not saying you won't but a lot would never. It's mostly highschool kids and college students using them for web browsing and word processing.
Would have loved to have an iX processor in the 13, but I'm still happy to go spend my money on it! Can't complain with a 10 hr battery and better graphics.
Nice update. I would have expected at least an i3 in the 13" though. Maybe Apple will update that when they do the MacBooks to the same processor, to maintain their economies of scale.
Also, the option to increase the screen resolution to 1680x1050 is a very nice addition
Also, the option to increase the screen resolution to 1680x1050 is a very nice addition
Um, you might want to check the 17" BTO option
You know, the bit that says
That's one thing I don't mind being loud and wrong about.
I can't seem to find benchmarks on the GeForce GT 320M/330M online. It seems these parts are new to the market as well?
Would be interesting to see how well they compare to the 9400M/9600M
Here u go.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-330M.22437.0.html
http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-9600M-GT.9449.0.html
Excited
I've read these rumors for a few months now and finally registered and can't be more excited! Excellent updates, will go with the 13" for 1199 as 1899 for an i5 is big bucks for a university student. LOVE the battery life!!! main reason for the switch as very few laptops can compete with this and sitting in class all day hoping for a seat with a plug is not an option for me.
All I can say is I'm glad I was patient and pleasantly surprised.
One more thing....can people stop complaining already!!!!
I've read these rumors for a few months now and finally registered and can't be more excited! Excellent updates, will go with the 13" for 1199 as 1899 for an i5 is big bucks for a university student. LOVE the battery life!!! main reason for the switch as very few laptops can compete with this and sitting in class all day hoping for a seat with a plug is not an option for me.
All I can say is I'm glad I was patient and pleasantly surprised.
One more thing....can people stop complaining already!!!!
That's all?
You could always drive to the US and pay $50 less for your computer (and a hundred for the trip, plus taxes).
You could always drive to the US and pay $50 less for your computer (and a hundred for the trip, plus taxes).
Other than that, and in regards to the update, I respect the almost-price match for Canadians... We're still paying $50 CAD more than Americans!!!
i5/i7 still dual core !?!
Is it a typo on Apple's website, or are these new i5 and i7 MBP still just dual-core machines?
If it is correct, don't expect similar performance like you get with the highly praised i5/i7 iMacs.
IMHO using the same term for a dual-core and a quad-core machine is a bit misleading and could generate a lot refurbished MBPs due to people returning it, when they realize their mistake.
Is it a typo on Apple's website, or are these new i5 and i7 MBP still just dual-core machines?
If it is correct, don't expect similar performance like you get with the highly praised i5/i7 iMacs.
IMHO using the same term for a dual-core and a quad-core machine is a bit misleading and could generate a lot refurbished MBPs due to people returning it, when they realize their mistake.
I don't think the updates are as bad as people are making out, it just that Apple have become too greedy, they were already pricing their laptops at a premium, there was no need for price increases.
Wow, UK got screwed, $1199 -> £ + 17.5% is 915. Yesterday the price was £918, good price match, today it's gone to £999. Almost 10% up. Anyone know what the 15" prices were yesterday?
the 13" still only has a C2D? NO!!
but I guess it will have to do... won't stop me upgrading to one
but I guess it will have to do... won't stop me upgrading to one
is it worth getting 8gb of ram or should I get it from somewhere else and install myself - where in the UK can I get it?
QFT. There may be little difference between 1680x1050 and 1920x1080 when playing a video on the screen, but the extra pixels are always welcome when actually creating those videos.
Higher resolution for photo editing, video editing and even Excel worksheets is always welcome.