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Apple to Release Updated MacBook Air and Mac Pro Models This Week?
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There is nothing wrong with expecting a fast computer when you are passing the $3000 price mark.
I wonder if the MacBook white will be discontinued altogether, or whether they'll release a (C2D) $799 model or something. Unless my memory is failing me, they haven't put out a "education only" model since the eMac, but I can still see them doing this. On the other hand, they'd likely rather push the iPad.
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How come the memory performance is better on an older architecture? Don't get me wrong I'm not trying to start an argumentI use a 12 core MP, but was seriously considering getting these new(er) ones..
The Xeons in the current Mac Pros have 3 memory controllers, allowing triple channel memory performance at 1333MHz. The only currently available Sandy Bridge Xeons have two memory controllers for dual channel performance at@ 1333MHz (like the iMacs). Some suggest these should or will be used. That's what we were talking about
The actual replacement for what is in the current Mac Pro isn't due for a while, so if Apple use it then it'll be before others. These have 4 memory controllers and some will use 1600MHz memory so are better.
Then there is also series coming with three memory controllers next year.
Well, I'm sure I still won't like the price, but if the pro update is anything at all notable, I'll buy my first new mac in over 3 years. I'm overdue.
And as an aside to whoever mentioned the education macs, there was actually an edu version of the 17" iMac, with intel 950 graphics I think, that came post-eMac.
And as an aside to whoever mentioned the education macs, there was actually an edu version of the 17" iMac, with intel 950 graphics I think, that came post-eMac.
Better and Best
The better and best in what's probably two screen sizes is a good sign. It probably means that Apple has a stock version ("best") in each size with more memory and storage. And that probably means better prices and faster shipping than having a clumsy array of add-on options. I just hope they narrowed the price and feature gap between the 11" and 13" model. In the current versions, the stock 11" model is under powered and overpriced, particularly given the poor battery life.
Apple Marketing missed out grammatically though. With two options, you can have "good and better," but it takes three to have two that are "better and best." There's nothing in this listing for the "better" to be better than.
The better and best in what's probably two screen sizes is a good sign. It probably means that Apple has a stock version ("best") in each size with more memory and storage. And that probably means better prices and faster shipping than having a clumsy array of add-on options. I just hope they narrowed the price and feature gap between the 11" and 13" model. In the current versions, the stock 11" model is under powered and overpriced, particularly given the poor battery life.
Apple Marketing missed out grammatically though. With two options, you can have "good and better," but it takes three to have two that are "better and best." There's nothing in this listing for the "better" to be better than.
Okay I thought you where inferring they could move the Pro to i7.
Every time I hear that it makes me die a little on the inside.
But why? It's the same processor.
I'm wondering if there will be a name change for the macPro.
I had not read that article- thanks! Sadly, it seems this week is out of the question due to MR's latest article about the developers' e-mail.
The single processor Xeons cost nearly the same as their i7 equivalents. There is no great cost cut down to be had that way.
There still is a 20" iMac for sales for educational institutions with the NVIDIA 9400 in it for $899 I think. Overpriced now...they really should update to something a little more current.
Several online retailers showing limited or no stock. I personally still think there's a better than good chance the mini gets updated on Thursday as well but if not, I can't imagine it will be much longer.
Actually the term 'gold master' refers to the factory mold, not the actual disc. The term 'golden master' as used by apple for over 20 years is simply a coined phrase for the final version of the software. The two are always confused.
If i.e. a school buy that iMac they'll get a substantial educational discount. Apple has an arrangement where resellers can claim back the rebates given to their educational customers.
Oh, btw ... new SB & TB Mac mini soon please!
Yeah cuz, there's nothing smug about saying you will totally dump on you're planned (implied) computer upgrade if Apple doesn't fasten a chip consistent with your personal specifications.
(I don't mean you; but O.P.)
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White MB, RIP...though for an extra 100-200$, the pro can be yours...I never understood that pricing methodology
Where do you see Apple selling that GPU? The Mac Pro pages only show Radeon options....