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Apple to Release Updated MacBook Air and Mac Pro Models This Week?
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Doesn't this sound too good to be true? The GM edition of Lion only came out last week. If they're waiting for Lion to be ready (as is widely believed), 14th July seems a bit optimistic to me.
But I do hope the backlit keyboard comes back in the MBA.
Since they are distributing digitally, and since GM is available, they could have started selling Lion starting July 2nd.
The only reason they wait is for developers to test Lion. Nothing else.
They should move the single processor configuration to i7 to cut down the costs greatly.
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Wow! Awesome machine. I have a 09 quad 2.66 and would love 8 cores or better. I need bitvice to churn our m2vs faster.
Wow! Awesome machine. I have a 09 quad 2.66 and would love 8 cores or better. I need bitvice to churn our m2vs faster.
I've been slowly saving up for new Mac Pro. Sporting a PPC model still
I really hope the refresh is this week. Or at least announced this week. I have the money collected. Now just waiting on the refresh .. hurry
I really hope the refresh is this week. Or at least announced this week. I have the money collected. Now just waiting on the refresh .. hurry
Yep agreed. I have been a Mac Pro user since they came out, and before that a G5 etc etc... I like that I can have 4 drives, multiple GPUs etc and of course the CPU etc all tucked away under my desk in a single unit... and that I can upgrade it. Recently stuck 3 SSDs in it and am now waiting on a new GPU to be released which should give it another 12 - 18 months of life.. I'd say Mac Pro's have a longer lasting life than any macbook/imac etc.
Totally agree, I had one of the 1st Intel iMac (white) and the DVD drive had trouble reading discs sometimes. So I sold it and bought a used PPC Mac Pro from a friend. At least if something goes wrong I can fix it easier. But it's been running strong. Just get annoyed there are programs I can run on the PPC anymore :/
I was just all ready to replace my early 2008 MacPro (8x3.2Ghz, 16GB) with a new machine to take advantage of the new Final Cut X. My current MP is still a solid machine, but FC X with all it's Multiproc/open CL etc bells and whistles would sing on a new Mac Pro.
Then I used Final Cut X, and, well.... We all know how it worked out for pro users. I'm not going to re-ignite that war, but as it stands the software won't work for my needs. (I will acknowledge it's screaming fast newer hardware)
Since FCP 7 still runs fine on my old machine, and doesn't really use the features of a newer mac, I won't be buying (as planned) a new mac Pro when they are released. Looks like a graphics card upgrade only.... The 8800 it came with was a decent card back in '08, but loooong in the tooth these days.
One thing is for sure. If you get the top of the line MacPro, it will last you years. I could easily get 2+ more years out of my early 2008 model.
If the whole iPad pro/3 whatever it's called does come out this fall with some version of Final Cut on it, we'll see what Apple had up it's sleeve with FC X.
This. That is one of the reasons we are going to get a Mac Pro. Having a Dual 2.5 G5 that can't run the latest version of OSX or the Adobe Creative Suite is a big problem.
I would return it and get the new ones when they come out, you'll save yourself some money and get a better computer possibly.
11" Air options at retail store
Anyone know if they do/will stock the "fully-equipped" 11 inch Macbook Airs at the store, or is it built-to-order only?
My prediction of the highest end 11-inch Air will be whatever Sandy Bridge proc they put in, + 4 GB RAM + 128 or maybe even 256 GB SSD.
With the rumored new integrated SSD chips, I'm really hoping that they increased the battery life on the 11" to a more acceptable 7 hours to match the current 13" Air. An 11-incher that can last almost all day would be the definition of mobility for me.
Anyone know if they do/will stock the "fully-equipped" 11 inch Macbook Airs at the store, or is it built-to-order only?
My prediction of the highest end 11-inch Air will be whatever Sandy Bridge proc they put in, + 4 GB RAM + 128 or maybe even 256 GB SSD.
With the rumored new integrated SSD chips, I'm really hoping that they increased the battery life on the 11" to a more acceptable 7 hours to match the current 13" Air. An 11-incher that can last almost all day would be the definition of mobility for me.
I've been waiting ages for a real, worthy upgrade to the Mac Pro. Please let it happen this time. I have a 12 core at the studio and sure, it's quick, but not where it should be for a professional machine. I have an aged G5 at the home office and while it's been great at lasting, it's time has come. Please Apple, don't let the Pro market down. If not now, never and you're going to lose a lot of customers and respect.
What is the problem with your 12 core machine? Where is it failing?
I don't really care what they bring out since I'm not going to ever use Windows for my work. Screw that.
Cutting the cost to compete with what? iMac's?
Apple is not going to make an entry level tower. Consumer CPU's have no place in the Mac Pro line.
i7 processors are the same price as Xeon versions, same specifications except ECC memory support.
The much higher clock rate and better architecture are certainly an advantage for many workflows, but not when you can use all the processor power available. Memory performance and capacity is also much better on such a Westmere system.