BAD NEWS:Taiwanese said Apple will NOT release anything in OCT

[Brien]

I'm worried the 14th is a no-go, mostly because it seems odd that Apple would let UK stock dry up and go 11 months without updating the notebook line.

Best case scenario, I seem them coming out on the 14th.

Worst case, just a spec bump at MWSF and no redesign until Nehalem in Q1 2010 (MWSF 2010 or beyond).

Well, worst worst case, Apple gets out of the hardware business and focuses on iPhones.

 

[Tex-Twil]

I think it should be realised that there are more important things in life than your computer.

Of course, but I think this is off topic. So please pple keep the discussion related to the topic's rumor.

cheers

 

[204353]

Well, worst worst case, Apple gets out of the hardware business and focuses on iPhones.

Now that would be a disaster...

 

[kabunaru]

So please pple keep the discussion related to the topic's rumor.

I will go crazy if they do not release something on October 14th.

 

[iMacmatician]

Good news?

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/04/nvidia_allegedly_showing_new_macbooks_to_staff.html

"A new rumor claims that Apple's long-rumored new MacBooks are making the rounds among NVIDIA's workers as evidence of its hardware prowess, and adds that the public itself might not have to wait much longer for its own turn."

 

[kabunaru]

Good news?

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/04/nvidia_allegedly_showing_new_macbooks_to_staff.html

"A new rumor claims that Apple's long-rumored new MacBooks are making the rounds among NVIDIA's workers as evidence of its hardware prowess, and adds that the public itself might not have to wait much longer for its own turn."

"Not much longer" = October 14th
Still a semi-long wait for some people.

 

[Loge]

Good news?

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/04/nvidia_allegedly_showing_new_macbooks_to_staff.html

"A new rumor claims that Apple's long-rumored new MacBooks are making the rounds among NVIDIA's workers as evidence of its hardware prowess, and adds that the public itself might not have to wait much longer for its own turn."

Still says nothing about the MBP though.

 

[Bubba Satori]

Apple is getting out of the computer business.

 

[alphaod]

Apple is getting out of the computer business.

That would be something wouldn't it?

 

[kabunaru]

Apple is getting out of the computer business.

Then the question would be: Can Apple survive just only on iPods and iPhones?

 

[Abstract]

This is pure ****ing speculation.

So was the expectations of an October 14th announcement. How was that date any more valid than this speculation. Is it because you want to believe the October 14th date, but not this?

However, withholding product release due to the economic situation is not fully rational.

You're being nice. It really doesn't make any sense whatsoever.

 

[jojo13]

Very much so speculation, only 3-5% of Apple users know or rather care that Apple is about due for an update.

true, but...

people get informed before buying something like this, and by losing 5 minutes of their day on google, they will now that buying a macbook now is not the best choice

 

[hvfsl]

I hope people realise it is quite possible that they are released on the 14th, but there isn't any event.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't remember an event for when the Macbook first came out.

 

[kabunaru]

Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't remember an event for when the Macbook first came out.

There was not any event when the MacBooks first came out.
So, the new MacBooks can just "magically" appear on October 14th without an event.
If there is an event, the "one more thing" at the event could be a Tablet though.

 

[orpheus1120]

If there's a drastic change in product revision with revolutionary design/ideas, that would warrant a dedicated event for such introduction. If that's so, invitation should be now on its way to major media companies and familiar affiliates.

 

[Vulcan]

true, but...

people get informed before buying something like this, and by losing 5 minutes of their day on google, they will now that buying a macbook now is not the best choice

Unfortunately, not even some Apple Employees know. On a Google for MacBook and MacBook Review, anything new MacBook wasn't even on the first page.

I hope people realise it is quite possible that they are released on the 14th, but there isn't any event.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't remember an event for when the Macbook first came out.

You aren't, there wasn't an event.

 

[chukwithak]

they didny know...

because they didnt make them...

 

[hitman45400]

i love how those pictures on the site look a lot like the current MBP..

 

[Mackan]

There's so much talk about the MacBook on the 14th in rumors, but what about the MBP? I almost feel worried that the MacBook will get updated first, and we have to wait for the MBP... (see the new brick manufacturing process rumor, which still says 14th for the MacBook)

 

[kabunaru]

There's so much talk about the MacBook on the 14th in rumors, but what about the MBP? I almost feel worried that the MacBook will get updated first, and we have to wait for the MBP... (see the new brick manufacturing process rumor, which still says 14th for the MacBook)

I am afraid that the MacBook would be updated before the MacBook Pro and there is nothing we can do about it.

 

[Abstract]

because they didnt make them...

With the news on what the "brick" actually represents, I was thinking the same thing.

 

[Brien]

I am afraid that the MacBook would be updated before the MacBook Pro and there is nothing we can do about it.

What's your guess then, MWSF for the MBP?

 

[damacus]

Economy

Macbook on Oct 14 makes sense, for at least a spec bump for macbooks. One can hope they're aluminum, with much better 3D capabilities than the GMA cards used currently.

I suspect MBP's will be left off. Macbook's are a lot more affordable, and right now I think a lot of would-be consumers are looking at cost, and Apple recognizes that to move the most units this holiday, they stand better chances going with new Macbooks.

I want a MBP. I'm guessing I'll be waiting at least until Macworld.. Ah well.

 

[Tex-Twil]

I think a lot of would-be consumers are looking at cost

I finished my college last year and started a real job. Now I have a lot of money that I'm ready top burn on the new MBP

 

[butterfly0fdoom]

I finished my college last year and started a real job. Now I have a lot of money that I'm ready top burn on the new MBP

Congrats. There's lots of people that finished college last year that can't get a real job and don't have the money to burn.