do u think that the 13" MacBook Pro 2011 is going to be any diffrent?

[NickZac]

Deciding on when to pull the trigger on a MBP is more difficult then............

If you were thinking 15 or 17, I would say dive in head first...

From an economical standpoint, since the 13 inch MBP had the least amount of changes in its last revision, it will get the most amount of of revisions in this current change.

From a buyer's standpoint, you may not like these changes as much as the current design.

From a probability standpoint, Apple likes to differentiate the 15/17 as the 'pro' line of the MacBook Pro, and so I would not expect to see an i7 in a 13 anytime soon

From my standpoint, the current 13 inch MBP is fast, especially with a SSD. For most users, including myself, you are going to be delighted with it and may not even utilize a more powerful system. For some users however, you are going to get your money's worth if you go for a MBP with more capability (and hence higher pricing). If the 13 inch comes out with a i3 processor, then I will take the Core 2 Duo (all other things alike).

Probably the bottom line though is that no one knows what the heck is going to happen and so I would hold off on a 13 to at least see what is coming; then you can always buy the current but you won't look back and think 'crap, I wish I waited 11 days...'

 

[freddy-b]

If you were thinking 15 or 17, I would say dive in head first...

From an economical standpoint, since the 13 inch MBP had the least amount of changes in its last revision, it will get the most amount of of revisions in this current change.

From a buyer's standpoint, you may not like these changes as much as the current design.

From a probability standpoint, Apple likes to differentiate the 15/17 as the 'pro' line of the MacBook Pro, and so I would not expect to see an i7 in a 13 anytime soon

From my standpoint, the current 13 inch MBP is fast, especially with a SSD. For most users, including myself, you are going to be delighted with it and may not even utilize a more powerful system. For some users however, you are going to get your money's worth if you go for a MBP with more capability (and hence higher pricing). If the 13 inch comes out with a i3 processor, then I will take the Core 2 Duo (all other things alike).

Probably the bottom line though is that no one knows what the heck is going to happen and so I would hold off on a 13 to at least see what is coming; then you can always buy the current but you won't look back and think 'crap, I wish I waited 11 days...'

i think i have made my dicision... 2moz.. iam going to the apple store.. and iam gonna get myself 1

Thanks.

 

[Kyffin]

Congratulations! Let us know how you get on- bet you knew what you were going to do all the time anyway

 

[freddy-b]

Congratulations! Let us know how you get on- bet you knew what you were going to do all the time anyway

Thanks! i will.

 

[NickZac]

Holy crap your desktop is a BEAST. If you have something like that, buy the 13 now. It really doesn't matter what changes occur as its going to be ages slower than your desktop which you can do your intense work on.

You will really like the current 13, I have the generation before the current one (2.53GHz C2D) and I don't regret it at all. With the SSD I have, it is faster than almost every laptop in its class.

 

[freddy-b]

Holy crap your desktop is a BEAST. If you have something like that, buy the 13 now. It really doesn't matter what changes occur as its going to be ages slower than your desktop which you can do your intense work on.

You will really like the current 13, I have the generation before the current one (2.53GHz C2D) and I don't regret it at all. With the SSD I have, it is faster than almost every laptop in its class.

ahahah! thanks bro. i will enjoy it.. the other option was to upgrade to an i7 but its not worth it.. i am gonna be happier with a Mac

 

[NickZac]

Yeah an i7 kills the Core 2 Duo but I doubt the current i7 Extreme is faster than the Core2Quad that you are using. If you have access to a capable desktop, then by all means go for maximum mobility in a laptop.

 

[slipper]

My suggestion would be to wait if you don't need it now. Theres no telling if the 13's will be stuck with a C2D or jump up to an i3 but the difference is significant which is worth the wait.

 

[freddy-b]

I just got mine!! and i am LOvin it!!! its just awsome!!!

 

[NickZac]

Glad to hear you are enjoying it! They are GREAT notebooks. Welcome to the Mac cult

 

[freddy-b]

Glad to hear you are enjoying it! They are GREAT notebooks. Welcome to the Mac cult

awsome!! thanks!

 

[LSC]

I'm in the same position... i really want a macbook pro..... im just going to wait and see if anything is annonced at the CES and if not im going to get one..

 

[dime21]

there is already a 2011 mbp thread. why do we need another one?

 

[bigchrisfgb]

I'm getting mine on Friday, if Apple release an updated version by then I'll buy the updated version, if they don't then I'll have the current version.

I think the words "current version" are key really. They are the current ones out, so therefor they arn't old, if it was a previouse version you were buying then waiting is a fair point.
However while everyone is waiting without a MBP for the "next" version, I will actually have the current version and will acutally be able to use it instead of thinking about having one before I go to bed at night. it's no good looking in through the window, come in and join in with all the fun.

 

[Kildeer]

I'm getting mine on Friday, if Apple release an updated version by then I'll buy the updated version, if they don't then I'll have the current version.

I think the words "current version" are key really. They are the current ones out, so therefor they arn't old, if it was a previouse version you were buying then waiting is a fair point.
However while everyone is waiting without a MBP for the "next" version, I will actually have the current version and will acutally be able to use it instead of thinking about having one before I go to bed at night. it's no good looking in through the window, come in and join in with all the fun.

I think it's fair that people wait if they have a perfectly functioning Mac right now. It's been 259 days since the last update to the MBP as of today, so my and probably a lot of other people's guesses are, that Apple will release a new version just around the corner. You should also bear in mind that some people might be waiting because they need the MBP to run a particular piece of software - I for one need my next laptop to be able to run SC2 and Diablo 3 and Diablo 3's system requirements haven't been released yet.

 

[adnoh]

I'm getting mine on Friday, if Apple release an updated version by then I'll buy the updated version, if they don't then I'll have the current version.
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What a waste of money!

 

[AdamRock]

i really hope they they update the design of it, and possibly add a new port (remove the displayport and replace with hdmi)

 

[bigchrisfgb]

What a waste of money!

Exactly how will it be a waste of money?

I plan on using my computer, I will at the time of purchase have a current model. The next generation may not be out for months.

By your logic that would mean that the TV you have is a waste of money since no doubt less then a week after you bought it, it wouldn't be on sale anymore. Or that shirt your wearing right now is a waste of time because by the time the next season (no more then 3 months away) it would be outdated.

No the answer to all these is that at the time your purchased your TV, and clothes you needed them and liked them at the time and they were what was currently on offer. The MBP is no different, so stop being a geek and lay off the rest of us you don't live for the next "big thing".

 

[apolloa]

I am going MAD! i have the money ( ive been saving up ) and i want to get a 13" MBP.. but i just want to know if they new one will have BIG changes..

i cant last it anymore...!! but if i buy it i might regret it...

please put yourself in my postiton

thanks,
fred.

Ah, ignore what i just wrote and have fun enjoying your new laptop mate.

 

[Kildeer]

Exactly how will it be a waste of money?

Because Apple most likely will update it soon, maybe with a new processor and GPU. Ideally one should buy new products in the first few months they're out but I see where you're coming from, cause it'll only be a few months and then the next version will be out. I just can't wrap my mind to your mindset, why not wait a little longer and then get the newest model?

 

[NickZac]

Because Apple most likely will update it soon, maybe with a new processor and GPU. Ideally one should buy new products in the first few months they're out but I see where you're coming from, cause it'll only be a few months and then the next version will be out. I just can't wrap my mind to your mindset, why not wait a little longer and then get the newest model?

You are assuming that the everyone is going to like the next model more than the current model. While that is probably true, there is no guarantee. You are also assuming that the price on the new model isn't going to go up. I am not saying that will be the case either, but we don't know.

 

[hcho3]

It's obvious that next model will be not a minor update, but a significant one. When usually apple passes on typical product update time, they are preparing for major update. Expect MBP to be updated in next WWDC 2011 with new MAC OS lion to be included.

MBP will have the biggest updates in apple line up next year.

 

[adnoh]

Exactly how will it be a waste of money?

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It's a waste of money because you will spend (using Gbp as I'm in the uk) assuming you buy the cheapest mbp that's £999. Then say in march or April the new models are out and you buy the cheapest mbp again. That's £2000 on 2 Mbps.

What will you be able to do with the next gen model that you can't do with the current one that justifies spending another £999?

 

[Yin]

It's obvious that next model will be not a minor update, but a significant one. When usually apple passes on typical product update time, they are preparing for major update. Expect MBP to be updated in next WWDC 2011 with new MAC OS lion to be included.

MBP will have the biggest updates in apple line up next year.

i agree with you on the part that this update will be a major one. but this is purely speculation. apple does not prepare for major updates by passing its typical product update time as there is no such thing.

 

[apolloa]

It's obvious that next model will be not a minor update, but a significant one. When usually apple passes on typical product update time, they are preparing for major update. Expect MBP to be updated in next WWDC 2011 with new MAC OS lion to be included.

MBP will have the biggest updates in apple line up next year.

Actually I would predict the Mac Pro to get the biggest update next year with a totally new case design seeing as the current one is several years old. Or the Mac Pro will be scrapped entirely from the range.