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Early 2008 MacBook Pro Whispers
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I think the Macbook Pro is priced well (although, as anyone, I would love for the prices to come down).
Not sure about the problems mentioned previously with the LED displays, but I think the problems are a fairly low percentage.
The macbook isn't due to be updated for a while yet. Although many will disagree, I can see Apple using an Aluminium casing to keep inline with the green issues and the fact that Aluminium is a cheaper material.
An LED display is a given considering Steve Jobs has committed to using LED screens in all portables by the end of this year.
However, I don't think Apple will offer a backlit keyboard in the macbook as this is one of the few features that seperates the Macbook to the macbook pro
Not sure about the problems mentioned previously with the LED displays, but I think the problems are a fairly low percentage.
The macbook isn't due to be updated for a while yet. Although many will disagree, I can see Apple using an Aluminium casing to keep inline with the green issues and the fact that Aluminium is a cheaper material.
An LED display is a given considering Steve Jobs has committed to using LED screens in all portables by the end of this year.
However, I don't think Apple will offer a backlit keyboard in the macbook as this is one of the few features that seperates the Macbook to the macbook pro
not sure what he's getting at, but maybe he thinks production costs have decreased $100 since the last model? who knows
anyone else think it most likely will be next tuesday, instead of this tuesday? im just thinking that apple wouldnt want to detract attention from the "now-available" mba
I think it's unlikely that Apple will change the GPU this time round other than boosting the VRAM. IF the GPU is changed, it will probably be the nVidia 8700GT but then in my opinion, this wouldn't be a particular boost.
I really hope Apple has SOME kind of redesign. If they add the new keyboard then there has to be at least a minimal amount of changes.
reconsidering MBA
I have been watching every MBP Update thread nonstop for months now. Originally I was hoping for a 13" MBP to replace my 12" PowerBook, but that seems highly unlikely by now. So I ordered a 15" MBP about three months ago, then cancelled the order based on rumors of an imminent update. MWSF came and went, and now the latest is this Tuesday or next Tuesday.
But here's the rub: My laptop is my second (actually third) Mac, which I use primarily when I'm on the road, or sometimes on the couch at home. I've just returned from (another) trip, and the more I think about it the more I think a MBA might be perfect for me. I would love the extra 1"+ of screen real estate (vs. my 12" PowerBook), and I would really love to reduce (instead of increase) the weight I have to lug around airports, etc.
Initial reservations about power and lost features seem to be fading fast. For what I do on the road (web, spreadsheets, word processing, email, iPhoto & iWeb) there seems to be ample processing power. I can't remember the last time I used the optical drive or ethernet port. I do use a thumb drive regularly, so as long as I have a usb port I'm good with that.
I generally like to get as much horsepower as possible, but I'm now reconsidering the MBA. I think Apple had (people like) me in mind when they
weighed the trade offs between form factor vs. features. I'm now thinking they may have really nailed it! The people who have reviewed the MBA have all said that it need's to be seen/touched in person to be fully appreciated. I now think I'll wait until I can play with one in the Apple Store before I order a new MBP, even if they come out this week.
Anybody else going through the same thought process?
I have been watching every MBP Update thread nonstop for months now. Originally I was hoping for a 13" MBP to replace my 12" PowerBook, but that seems highly unlikely by now. So I ordered a 15" MBP about three months ago, then cancelled the order based on rumors of an imminent update. MWSF came and went, and now the latest is this Tuesday or next Tuesday.
But here's the rub: My laptop is my second (actually third) Mac, which I use primarily when I'm on the road, or sometimes on the couch at home. I've just returned from (another) trip, and the more I think about it the more I think a MBA might be perfect for me. I would love the extra 1"+ of screen real estate (vs. my 12" PowerBook), and I would really love to reduce (instead of increase) the weight I have to lug around airports, etc.
Initial reservations about power and lost features seem to be fading fast. For what I do on the road (web, spreadsheets, word processing, email, iPhoto & iWeb) there seems to be ample processing power. I can't remember the last time I used the optical drive or ethernet port. I do use a thumb drive regularly, so as long as I have a usb port I'm good with that.
I generally like to get as much horsepower as possible, but I'm now reconsidering the MBA. I think Apple had (people like) me in mind when they
weighed the trade offs between form factor vs. features. I'm now thinking they may have really nailed it! The people who have reviewed the MBA have all said that it need's to be seen/touched in person to be fully appreciated. I now think I'll wait until I can play with one in the Apple Store before I order a new MBP, even if they come out this week.
Anybody else going through the same thought process?
Is there a reason it can only be a Tuesday?
I've been waiting a few months now and I waited for Penryn. I'm borrowing a 13" Macbook right now, but I really want a MBP. Hoping for an update within a month or two
Apple have a track record of releasing updates on a Tuesday and they very rarely break this trend.
to each his own, but not really. i demand more from my computer(s) than the mba offers. id find it hard to drop 1800+ on something im not completely sold on
MBP oos at local retailer
I went into a store today to dream a little and noticed that the low end 15" MBP wasn't on the shelf (and the mid level was selling for $2200, closeout if you ask me). After asking a clerk about backroom stock she told me that they were sold out...
I had her check the computer and sure enough they were out of stock and she said they had quit placing orders on them a couple weeks ago. Looks like it is immanent but just what it is will still be in question.
I don't know about everyone else but I'm looking to get in on a heavily discounted MBP of the current line. Whatever the update is...I'll be ok with the current, I would just like to save a little $$$$. Hoping to pick up one for $1500 or less!
Here's to wishing and waiting...hope the best for all of us!!
I went into a store today to dream a little and noticed that the low end 15" MBP wasn't on the shelf (and the mid level was selling for $2200, closeout if you ask me). After asking a clerk about backroom stock she told me that they were sold out...
I had her check the computer and sure enough they were out of stock and she said they had quit placing orders on them a couple weeks ago. Looks like it is immanent but just what it is will still be in question.
I don't know about everyone else but I'm looking to get in on a heavily discounted MBP of the current line. Whatever the update is...I'll be ok with the current, I would just like to save a little $$$$. Hoping to pick up one for $1500 or less!
Here's to wishing and waiting...hope the best for all of us!!
When you go to look at the machine, take your thumb drive with you, because there is a small chance it may not fit. Some USB 3G modems won't fit in.
Sounds promising but I can't imagine them telling a customer that they'd quit ordering new stocl a couple of weeks ago
Sounds promising but I can't imagine them telling a customer that they'd quit ordering new stocl a couple of weeks ago
Haha. That would be an odd situation.
"Where are you macbook pros?"
"We stopped ordering them."
We stopped ordering Macbook Pros for weeks. People freaked.
I am with you. I hate the new keyboards. They look really cool but are an example of form above function that sometimes happens with Apple products. There is no tactile feeling. I bought one as soon as they came out and suffered with it for about 1 month hoping I would get used to it. I actually then tracked down a new black Pro model (circa 2001). It is so much better. I didn't try the MBA keyboard at MacWorld. I can't imagine that they won't bring this over the the MBP since it is so highly touted on the site.
I too am with you guys. I love the keyboards on the current MBP's but I think it's an obvious move for Apple to replace the keyboards with the new style in order to make all the notebooks in keeping with each other.
Not sure how I'll like it though. Especially if the keys are black
THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TOMORROW IS LIKELY. If not tomorrow, then next Tuesday is pretty much SEALED.
Also I see a lot of people have been saying "We won't see a major update till June".......... hey dudes, read the topic, we are waiting for the silent Penryn Update. Not the case re-design with Motevina.
Also I see a lot of people have been saying "We won't see a major update till June".......... hey dudes, read the topic, we are waiting for the silent Penryn Update. Not the case re-design with Motevina.