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Bought a 15" MBP -- Should I return and just wait?

MacDawg said:
Just remember, many of the same ones who are waiting now in these threads will be creating new ones soon after the release to proclaim what an utter and dismal failure the update is... while you will be happily using your computer
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If you're referring to my previous argument that's not the case. I have a 2.53ghz 15" with 512mb 9600. I got it when the unibody first came out. And I was/am very happy with it. The only thing is... that was almost TWO YEARS ago. And they are STILL selling basically the same thing. So when they update I would be more than happy with what I would get. It's the fact that what I would buy now, is almost exactly the same as what I got when I bought mine in 2008.

I'm in a lucky situation though. An unfixable screen flicker has caused Apple to offer me a replacement. My current replacement would be a 2.8ghz which is still a nice free upgrade. But since it's a flicker I can temporarily live with, I'm willing to hold out for the update to maximize my free upgrade (really want the GPU upgrade). But my stance would be the same if I had a backup computer and wasn't absolutely in need of a new one.
 
oldgeezers940 said:
On the opposite side of that coin, maybe it is a good idea to buy now because you know you are getting a solid piece of equipment. The chances of the new MBPs having some sort of issues for the first month or so isn't something to just ignore, is it?
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That's why you get Applecare. If you get a solid machine as you say, the $200-300 you pay for AppleCare is just a waste.
 
NYY FaN said:
I would absolutely buy now if they reduced the price even a little below the education prices
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I still get the education discount, and no sales tax. But still... It's the same price it was when it came out. It seems like if they wanted to milk the C2D for all its worth they would make a big fuss out of doing a price cut.

But then again, what do I know.
 
oldgeezers940 said:
On the opposite side of that coin, maybe it is a good idea to buy now because you know you are getting a solid piece of equipment. The chances of the new MBPs having some sort of issues for the first month or so isn't something to just ignore, is it? So while buying now would be paying more for outdated technology, you would also be getting a more stable unit with a much lower likelihood of issues.

Does that logic make sense? If the prices were reduced slightly I'd be all over the current model...
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To some extent it does, but I have had wonderful luck with Applecare and take comfort in it. If my unit doesn't work right, Apple will have to fixit/replace it until it does. And I bought the very first gen of unibody MBP's and had no problems (until now, 1 1/2 later). And now Apple is taking care of me :)
 
KrispyKreme said:
That's why you get Applecare. If you get a solid machine as you say, the $200-300 you pay for AppleCare is just a waste.
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Yea, I'm just haunted with my experience of buying a first release of the Xbox 360. Sure, when it broke I sent it in and they "fixed" it, but the "fix" didn't pull it up to the quality of the releases that followed.
 
6-0 Prolene said:
The only "inside" info I've gotten--and it seems like decent quality info--says that there won't be any display changes in the update.
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I'm getting different information. I'm also starting to think this update will be bigger than just a speed bump. New chassis, new interfaces, different screens are worth waiting for, in my opinion.
 
I say keep it if you got it for a good price. I too just bought a 15" MBP, and this one has more power than I really need. I am buying a 2nd MBP when the new ones drop, but more power will not change how I use it. Sometimes more is just that, more. And while I do think Apple should drop the prices on the current models, that is not how they do business and we all know that. When I purchase something, its ultimate value comes from me feeling as if I got my money's worth. After owning several laptops in the past, I can honestly say that my purchase was worth it, and I will never go back to a pc laptop again. Specs are pointless to me now; as long as it all works seamlessly and I can run all my stuff I'm good. Just my 2 cents.
 
Dolemite1 said:
Specs are pointless to me now; as long as it all works seamlessly and I can run all my stuff I'm good. Just my 2 cents.
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Which is a compelling reason to go with the current model.

Does Apple continue to sell their older models after they release a new one? Maybe in a clearance sort of way? Or do they ship all their excess stock out to other resellers?
 
oldgeezers940 said:
Which is a compelling reason to go with the current model.

Does Apple continue to sell their older models after they release a new one? Maybe in a clearance sort of way? Or do they ship all their excess stock out to other resellers?
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After a new release, the old hardware is listed in the refurbished area (even though they are not refurbs).
 
I pulled the trigger this morning.. after no update I went ahead and "splurged". I sold my Early '08 15" 3 weeks ago anticipating "next Tuesday" which still hasn't come.

I kept going back and forth on whether or not to purchase now and ultimately it came down to price more than the specs. I wasn't going to allow myself to pay full retail price (even with the EDU or EPP discounts) for "dated" technology - as good as it may be.

With some searching and luck, (and ebay and Bing cashback) I ended up with a brand new 2.8Ghtz (4GB/500GB/15") for about $700 off retail (including tax) - and only $200 more than I sold my old MBP for... for me its worthwhile, its an upgrade to what I had, it holds me over in case updates don't come out until June, and should I decide to sell again and the specs are worthwhile, I can downgrade to a cheaper model and still upgrade performance and little or no cost.
 
The update wont be coming until at least june so i would just enjoy it. Also you wont have to wait in pain like the rest of us :)
 
Has anyone noticed all the MBPs in the refurbished store??:confused: It makes me wonder if :apple: is trying to get rid of their stock before the update.

Notice how some are discounted to a refurbished price and how some are even lower when it says "15% off" under the price. Are these "actual" refurbished macs? I'm trying to make sense of all this.
 
CrickDraw said:
Has anyone noticed all the MBPs in the refurbished store??:confused: It makes me wonder if :apple: is trying to get rid of their stock before the update.

Notice how some are discounted to a refurbished price and how some are even lower when it says "15% off" under the price. Are these "actual" refurbished macs? I'm trying to make sense of all this.
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I've seen both low & high quantities of refurbs as evidence of an upcoming MBP refresh. Just saying.
 
They are all part of the same line... Why would they just upgrade 2 of the 3 of them? The 13" is almost the same as a MacBook so if anything it needs a boost to be a "MacBook Pro." I'm pretty sure they would all get upgrades...
 
CrickDraw said:
They are all part of the same line... Why would they just upgrade 2 of the 3 of them? The 13" is almost the same as a MacBook so if anything it needs a boost to be a "MacBook Pro." I'm pretty sure they would all get upgrades...
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https://www.macrumors.com/2009/06/08/apple-releases-new-15-macbook-pro-updates-17-macbook-pro/

I see no mention of the 13" here... Was it updated then?


https://www.macrumors.com/2009/06/08/apple-updates-13-aluminum-macbook-rebranded-as-macbook-pro/

Found it. Kinda odd they didn't just do one big article. =/
 
But yeah, These MacBook Pros are going insanely fast in the refurbished store too... I almost caved this morning and bought a fully loaded 13inch MBP only to have it bought out from under my nose before I pressed the "place your order now" button. I'm sure that to Apple the refurbished store is more than just a recycling center for just returned products, but also a tool that can easily get rid of stock. This leaves the high prices on the obvious part of their page for the oblivious customers that just mosey through the online store and buy a "new" MacBook Pro. Heck they might even ask the chat-based-customer-service-apple-representatives if they think the computer they're selling is a good one before they buy it (insert obvious outcome here). People are stupid and Apple does make a good product but they need to play catch-up.

I was at the apple store today and overheard a sales guy talking to a guy, who he thought had money, at which point the customer asks when the iMac screen will be outdated. The Apple salesman replied that Apple has a pretty predictable update cycle of about 6-8 months. So I doubt we'll be waiting till October like some pessimistic hags are saying. So keep your hopes up and watch Apple's refurbished store.:cool:
 
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