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Early 2008 MacBook Pro Whispers

greenmeanie said:
I to hate the yellow screen and missing keystroke problem.
I hope they fixed those issues.
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You shouldn't worry too much about it. They should have fixed most of the problems by now and remember, people mostly post on forums to complain. If there was a post for everyone who had an MBP saying "My screen is fine"...

If you do get a bad one, AppleCare will sort you out. The pros for LED screens outweigh the possible consequences IMO.
 
BlizzardBomb said:
You shouldn't worry too much about it. They should have fixed most of the problems by now and remember, people mostly post on forums to complain. If there was a post for everyone who had an MBP saying "My screen is fine"...

If you do get a bad one, AppleCare will sort you out. The pros for LED screens outweigh the possible consequences IMO.
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LED backlighting is awesome. After seeing it on the 15.4" Macbook Pro I definitely think it's the way forward. I can't wait until all LCD screens can have LED lighting. It'll be a while though....maybe in 5 years...
 
hithere said:
Total profits can go up if the smaller profit on each unit is offset by an increase in sales.

How can one be sure this will happen is another question...
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With the economy going down the tube, getting more sales maybe harder than some think.

Apple coulld price lower due to cheaper components, but Apple prefers instead to keep the price the same and instead give you more for the same ammount or for a little more. Rarely Apple lowers prices unless it wants to reach a different buyer type.
 
I really need a laptop. I sold my 12" PowerBook with all the buzz about a subnotebook and now and notebookless. I really hope it comes out tomorrow or next Tuesday. Waiting 6 days for a task to complete on my old PPC is giving me a headache.
 
Hey guys, is the Montevina platform the one who has wimax support? becuase that could be a good reason to wait, especially if the may release rumor is true.
 
ProzacJM said:
Hey guys, is the Montevina platform the one who has wimax support? becuase that could be a good reason to wait, especially if the may release rumor is true.
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That type of thing can be added after the fact, and most people aren't going to want it. Even if you do want some cell phone based networking, there are 90 bajillion different options for that (and none of them very mature right now).
 
gothamm said:
why does everyone wish for a magnetic latch? I personally feel that the hook thing is better, since its a more secure mechanism.
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Well, basically because it usually wears out the week after your three year Apple Care warranty expires...

at least that's the case with my latch :eek:
 
refurbished MBP prices

I just noticed the 17" macbook pro (high-res screen) on the canadian refurbished site dropped from $2859 to $2599. a sign of things to come? :)
 
freitas said:
What time of day does Apple usually update their website. If I don't know I have a feeling that I will be checking it all day every Tuesday.

Very excited to finally be getting a MBP!
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Ditto this, if its a silent update will it be up first thing in the morning?

Also, if its a 'non-silent' update, what will that entail? A press conference? and if its that type of thing, does Apple tend to announce it a little ahead of time?

If you can't tell, I haven't been around for many product releases...
 
abiyng87 said:
Ditto this, if its a silent update will it be up first thing in the morning?

Also, if its a 'non-silent' update, what will that entail? A press conference? and if its that type of thing, does Apple tend to announce it a little ahead of time?

If you can't tell, I haven't been around for many product releases...
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If it's going to be released in a couple of weeks, possibly even tomorrow, then it would be highly likely to be a "silent" update, which happens around lunchtime. Press conferences are normally for big releases e.g. big iPod announcement, a Mac getting a redesign etc.
 
jragosta said:
Wow. Economics education is worse than I thought. Even people who think they've had a course in economics don't know what they're talking about.

First, what makes you think the MBP has a high level of price elasticity? Mac users tend to be LESS price sensitive than other computer buyers.

Second, even if there is some price elasticity (I'm sure there's some), what makes you think that the volume would increase enough to make up for the loss in profit?

Third, let's say there IS price elasticity and it's enough to more than make up for the drop in margin. Why isn't Apple doing that today? After all, they probably know more about their costs and margins than you do.

Bottom line is that Apple believes that the current price optimizes profit - so lowering price would NOT provide an increase in profits. So your price elasticity argument is nothing more than wishful thinking.
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Calm down. No need to get all emotional about it. I am not here for an argument. Nor am I saying the price will be reduced.

If your opinion differs to someone else, you do not need to go insulting their education. Others opinions do not by any means need to be the same as yours.

FYI: take a look at the impact the $200 price cut of the iPhone on sales. Both the Macbook pro and iPhone are fairly price elastic as they are considered luxury goods.
 
I know its a little off topic, but I was browsing google and I found this website:
http://www.colorwarepc.com/p-57-macbook-pro.aspx
If you don't mind shelling out close to 500 bucks, there are loads of colors to choose from that you can have on ur macbook pro.

and for the people who really want to be extravagant:

http://www.computer-choppers.com/

That's right: a 24K GOLD PLATED mbp with diamonds on the apple logo! Found the cost online: $1,500:eek:

Quoting whoever asked if people have made photoshops of the new ones, I found this mockup of a new mbp:

Edit: whoops! i accidentally deleted the attachment, also, i don't think it was a mbp...maybe, but idk.
 
gothamm said:
why does everyone wish for a magnetic latch? I personally feel that the hook thing is better, since its a more secure mechanism.
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You are right, the mechanical latch is a more secure device, but the MBP (or any other notebook) doesnt need anything more secure than the magnetic latch. The magnet doesnt just come open. It takes a conscious effort to open the latch. The mechanical latch is a hastle to dig your finger in there just to open your computer.

come one TOMORROW!
 
For everyone waiting for the Montevina, that's pretty ridiculous if it updates now. I understand people who didn't want to buy in june were waiting for leopard, but seriously? This new laptop will kick ass...although if it's a complete redeisgnz with montevina then thats a different story but no information supports that

and i have till SATURDAY to return mine! Let's see it update tomorrowwww, im tired of life ******** on me all the time. I'd probably return it anyway though considering theupdate is imminent. Im estatic, it will be so nice :). Be like the laptop i have now (sawweeet), but with a faster processor, better graphics memory, bigger hard drive, and more overall sexyness

and black aluminum macbook pro would make me **** MY PANTS. Apple, if you do this, i will be your best friend in the world and ill have the :apple: sign next to everything in my life..ITLL BE IN MY CREDIT CARD SIG even!

PLEASEEEE
 
Montevina is worth waiting for, not because of WiMax, but because it's supposed to be significantly smaller. In addition, intel's "turbo memory" (Actually a small amount of NAND flash memory on an expansion card would be cool, and possible. Most mid and high end PC laptops have an option for it, so it's just a matter of time.

The next update (If they update soon) will put in a multi touch track pad, magnetic lock, and of course the penryn processors.

I wouldn't complain if they went up to the 8700GT, but I just don't think it's going to happen.
 
J.K. said:
Calm down. No need to get all emotional about it. I am not here for an argument. Nor am I saying the price will be reduced.

Stop being an arrogant prick and show some respect to other people. If your opinion differs to someone else, you do not need to go insulting their education. Others opinions do not by any means need to be the same as yours.

FYI: take a look at the impact the $200 price cut of the iPhone on sales. Both the Macbook pro and iPhone are fairly price elastic as they are considered luxury goods.
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Funny, I'm not the one being emotional or arrogant. What has you so incensed (other than the fact that you were wrong)?

You can hardly compare a $200 price cut on a $600 item to a $100 price cut on a $2,500 item. But I'll ask again - if the price elasticity is such that a $100 price cut on the MBP would cause Apple to sell enough additional units for the profit to increase, why haven't they done it?
 
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