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Buy now or wait later?

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BlizzardWolf

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Should I buy the macbook for around $1400- 1500 over winter break?

OR

wait until Jan. for the new macbook that's "supposed" to come out?

the thing is, I don't like the 12" screen-- i like the size of the current screen... also the new macbook will be probably more pricey too... which is kinda over my budget

will i regret it later if buy the macbook now?

please give some reasons, thanks!
 
If you need it right away, buy it now.

The MacBook line probably won't get touched. At the very worst, there's a very slim chance of a price drop or minor speed bump.

However, if you can wait, why not? It's never a bad idea to wait with these sorts of things for as long as you can hold out...
 
BlizzardWolf said:
Should I buy the macbook for around $1400- 1500 over winter break?

OR

wait until Jan. for the new macbook that's "supposed" to come out?
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It's not going to be a Macbook. It's going to be a Macbook Pro. If your budget doesn't allow for an MBP now, it's not going to allow for one when the newest MBP drops. And if you're looking for an MB, you're not going to find a new one in January.
 
I think you would be wise to buy now and start enjoying your new machine instead of playing the waiting game. I think it is a safe bet to say the MacBooks will not be seeing any form of significant upgrade for a while.
 
I would buy now. The MB has just been upgraded and the new model would be a 12-13" MBP. Like others have said, I doubt it will be touched.
 
I would just but now the machines are plenty powerful and they were just upgraded even if you do wait you will be waiting a very long time before anything significant happens.
 
A new macbook PRO is coming in January. It'll cost more, while MacBooks, only updated a matter of weeks ago, will not come out in January!

You have my word, and my sword, and my axe.
 
when do price drops usually occur?

when does Apple usually drop prices of older models? week(s) leading up to announcement or afterwards?

just curious...i'm getting a MBP but i'm going to wait for the new ones to come out and buy a current model...hopefully at a discounted price.
 
Soon to be flagged in a forum near you:

"Buy Now or Wait.." and all its subsequent sequels and prequels and rip-offs:

"MBP Now or later?"

"Wait for Update?"

"MBP/MB Update?"

"MBP update soon?"

"Buy MBP now?"

"Should I Buy Now?"

"MBP or MB Now or Later?"
 
dcp063 said:
when does Apple usually drop prices of older models? week(s) leading up to announcement or afterwards?

just curious...i'm getting a MBP but i'm going to wait for the new ones to come out and buy a current model...hopefully at a discounted price.
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Apple does *not* drop prices. The baseline Macbook will never drop below 1100 new. The baseline MBP 15" will never drop below 2000. They simply upgrade the specs, but the prices never change. If you want a discounted price on an older model, get a refurbished one. That's the only way you'll see a significant discount from Apple.
 
djkny said:
Soon to be flagged in a forum near you:

"Buy Now or Wait.." and all its subsequent sequels and prequels and rip-offs:

"MBP Now or later?"

"Wait for Update?"

"MBP/MB Update?"

"MBP update soon?"

"Buy MBP now?"

"Should I Buy Now?"

"MBP or MB Now or Later?"
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Soon? It's been going on for weeks!
 
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heatmiser said:
Apple does *not* drop prices. The baseline Macbook will never drop below 1100 new. The baseline MBP 15" will never drop below 2000. They simply upgrade the specs, but the prices never change. If you want a discounted price on an older model, get a refurbished one. That's the only way you'll see a significant discount from Apple.
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Refurbished MacBook Pro 2.16GHz Intel Core Duo
Save 29% off the original price
Original price: $2,799.00
Your price: $1,999.00

I meant refurbished ones...like the one above^ is $800 of the original price. I imagine it will take Apple a while to move the older models to the refurbished section?

not the best example, I want 2.4 ghz core 2 duo...but you get the point
 
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