Apple Store Down for Updates, MacBook Pro Refresh Specs Leaked?

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13"
Core i5 430M/2.26G/Intel HD/NV 310M/2GB/250GB/1199
Core i5 540M/2.53G/Intel HD/NV 310M/4GB/320GB/1499

15"
Core i5 540M/2.53G/Intel HD/NV GT330M(512MB)/4G/320G/1799
Core i7 610E/2.53G/Intel HD/NV GT335M(512MB)/4G/500G/1999
Core i7 620M/2.66G/Intel HD/NV GT335M(1024MB)/4G/640G/2199

17"
Core i7 620M/NV GT335M(1GB)/4GB/640GB/2299
(BTO Core i7 720 +200;Core i7 820QM +500

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1GB VRAM is unlikely since the highest density GDDR3 is currently 1Gb (128MB) and Apple only has space for 4 chips for 512MB max. Those specs are also inconsistent since it's unlikely that Apple would go to all the trouble to source a GPU (GT330M) just to use it in only 1 model.

I'm still hoping for a last minute reprieve to get ATI HD5000 series graphics. Although the only good thing about this rumour is that a GT335M would at least be acceptable from a performance standpoint to ATI's mid-range GPUs.

 

[MCIowaRulz]

lol obvoiusly...

Everybody needs to chill. We are moments away from learning the truth.

What time does it comeback online???



IT'S LIKE CHRISTMAS AROUND HERE!

 

[kunfunyu]

Aperture 5.....

 

[Tastannin]

There will be BTO options. Hopefully one of those is a quad i7 for the 17" MBP.

 

[JesterJJZ]

Anyone think Final Cut Studio 4 will come out? TODAY

Free upgrade to FCS 3.5 with 64bit support!

 

[shompa]

The most important upgrade is the graphic chip. Lets hope for and AMD chip. If Apple uses Nvidia 335, they are using 2 year old technology.

 

[maflynn]

Yes, we need another thread telling us that. I think in every hardware forum here at mac rumors there's already a bunch of these threads

 

[theLimit]

I've been leaning toward an Air, but Core i7 in the 13" really has my trigger finger feeling itchy. I guess I'll see what happens in the next hour or so...

 

[pravinp]

I was just trying to post this ! (made an account especially for it) but I quess you beat me to it.

me too (made an account just for it)!

 

[Renese-Williams]

1GB VRAM is unlikely since the highest density GDDR3 is currently 1Gb (128MB) and Apple only has space for 4 chips for 512MB max. Those specs are also inconsistent since it's unlikely that Apple would go to all the trouble to source a GPU (GT330M) just to use it in only 1 model.

Eh, you never know. Apple is a business, and sometimes businesses do unconventional things.

 

[MorphingDragon]

I don't think the mayor of Cupertino would appreciate his streets being painted red with the blood of Apple employees being dragged out of 1 Infinite loop to be slaughtered in front of Golden Idols as the masses turn their fury into rave madness.

I'm sorry, wat?

Don't hit on the ravers man, they have mint music and goggles!

 

[AveLeon]

No i7-720QM?!

Booooo!! No Core i7-720QM??!!

 

[aggiejohn]

The most important upgrade is the graphic chip. Lets hope for and AMD chip. If Apple uses Nvidia 335, they are using 2 year old technology.

I'd be in heaven if it was a 335, beats the hell outta a 9400!

 

[cobalt79]

Neve bought a Mac before. Will they do upgrades in store (I.e add RAM)?

 

[fleshman03]

256 MB [/I] in current models.

256 MB?
I had a flash drive that size in 2004.

Just wanted to point that out.

 

[sommer182]

Credit Card Standing By

All I can say is yep, finally, Tuesday is here. 13" MBP, here I come.

 

[shompa]

Free upgrade to FCS 3.5 with 64bit support!

Lets hope for a Compressor that supports more than 2 processors. It is embarrassing that Compressor only supports 2 processor while handbrake supports at least 16.

 

[Renese-Williams]

Neve bought a Mac before. Will they do upgrades in store (I.e add RAM)?

Nope. At least in the store near me. Just buy online.

 

[troop231]

Comeon Apple! You know you wana put the store back up!

 

[tdream]

The most important upgrade is the graphic chip. Lets hope for and AMD chip. If Apple uses Nvidia 335, they are using 2 year old technology.

I'm no nvidia fan but nvidia have fast card switch tech in optimus and the mobile versions aren't as bad as you think. They are based on old tech but the newer tech needs more power and heat dissipation is a problem if you want to keep the form factor.

 

[MCIowaRulz]

256 MB?
I had a flash drive that size in 2004.

Just wanted to point that out.

Now, Should I get a 512 GB SSD or a 500 GB Hard Drive for Final Cut?

 

[McBob]

I think I've held my reserve long enough.

WOOOOOOOOOOO - HOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wicked birthday treat.

McBob

 

[Renese-Williams]

Now, Should I get a 512 GB SSD or a 500 GB Hard Drive for Final Cut?

SSD of course.

 

[katakis1]

it has been over an hour already.. this is the longest non-convention store down time I have seen..

anyone else agree? i can hardly wait to see what they roll out.. i need a new macbook pro

Hasnt it been down for like 3 hours last time?

 

[Moomba]

Now, Should I get a 512 GB SSD or a 500 GB Hard Drive for Final Cut?

If you don't care about cost... the SSD. SSD's are simply frickin' awesome.