im feeling iffy about this update imminent thing...lately, before an apple product is released the following things would happen:
1. 9to5mac.com would say that their secret spy inside cupertino had spotted a prototype of the new device and would then disclose some of the new device's features, vaguely, but distinguishably..
2. other rumor sites would then begin to talk out loud
3. other distinguishing features would be revealed slowly
4. mockup wars
5. maybe a spy shot...
...and on the macbook pro front..everythings been dead quiet...seems like all the hype's being built completely, by ourselves..simply by our expectation that MBP <i>must</I> jump on the penryn bandwagon
Yeah, and there's a new CPU out for them to start using (not to mention better GPUs). Plus the dwindling stock, plus the report of a new model being connected to the net, etc.
The urgency for new ones, and the "paying top dollar for old technology" arguments are also in question. The current MBP's (I do not own one by the way) are spectacular laptops, and they provide everything 99.9% of users realistically require, and then some.
dwindling stock? Are you sure? That seems akin to the 'event on the 26th' rumour which was all the way around the world before the truth had its boots on; doesn't look like that's happening.
I got the impression that Amazon has remained fully stocked.
Perhaps that's the reason for the delay. There are a lot of MPBs in the pipeline and sales have dropped because everyone expects the next one out and sales are slowing.
I suppose this is my frustration! I know Apple and Steve Jobs like to remain secretive in dealing with future releases, BUT, would it be so hard to allow your customer service reps to tell you not for at least 2 more months when directly asking them? I have said this before in this very thread that I'm giving it till this coming Tuesday and I'm buying the current model, then hope and pray that the new MBP is released within the next 14 days after that! But this rumor has become so prevalent it's almost impossible to brush it aside and not treat it like fact and surely Apple is noticing it. If it's effecting their sales, which nobody has any proof of, one would think it would be in Apple's interest to answer questions if asked about it.
If I end up buying the current model on Tuesday, which seems increasingly likely, I'm hoping that the upgrade is limited to a processor boost. This of course is pure selfishness on my part, allowing me to be comfortable with my upcoming purchase of the current model! However, with the Montevina chipset recently announced, my bet is Apple will do a complete refresh around this rather than the Penryn. This will also allow the Air to shine in the spotlight for a few more months.
Montevina is NOT a chipset, it is a platform; big difference!
Montevina is NOT a chipset, it is a platform; big difference!
I don't know what more I could do to prove what I've heard from a legitimate source by actually naming them, which I won't be doing. Like I said, I'm patiently waiting myself, so here's hoping. The exact words which were spoken to me 2 weeks ago were 'They won't be this week or next week... if they come in February at all it will be the last week in February'. This came from someone inside Apple who would know. You do what you want with that.
I was in the market for a mbp and contacted a highly placed friend at apple for an insider discount purchase. They advised me to 'wait till the end of the month' meaning February as the mbp's would be 'a tiny bit faster' and that's all they said other than no price difference, at least on the 15". I went ahead and bought a refurb at a great price because I don't give a damn about all this 'keeping up with the Jobs' nonsense and I need a computer sooner rather than later. But seeing as how there's so much speculation going on out there I thought I'd pass on my very very insider nod. Again, 'wait till the end of the month.' But then again, the Wizard can change his mind. I don't much care. Anyway, good luck.
You've given me a little glimmer of hope... I've been disappointed week after week since MWSF, and this bit of info has just given me the oomph I needed to hold the reins back on my credit card and wait out the next week. I hope your friend knows what he/she's talking about and isn't just speculating like the rest of us, but anything to keep me from having that "I should be enjoying this more, but I can't get the taste of being screwed over out of my mouth" feeling...
My friend is placed high enough that I can pretty much assure you it is going to happen either the last week in february or first week in March. But remember, Mr. Jobs runs the ship and he makes all final decisions ALONE inside a windowless room. I'm not a gambling person which means I wouldn't put money on it. If I was a gambling person, I would. Yes... bad taste... sort of takes the fun out of the whole thing doesn't it? Remember, there'll always be another upgrade and you'll always feel one step behind. That's life. They're the 'New Car in the Next Door Driveway' of the modern age. Never wanted to play that game, still don't. Cheers.
I don't know what more I could do to prove what I've heard from a legitimate source by actually naming them, which I won't be doing. Like I said, I'm patiently waiting myself, so here's hoping. The exact words which were spoken to me 2 weeks ago were 'They won't be this week or next week... if they come in February at all it will be the last week in February'. This came from someone inside Apple who would know. You do what you want with that.
My friend is placed high enough that I can pretty much assure you it is going to happen either the last week in february or first week in March. But remember, Mr. Jobs runs the ship and he makes all final decisions ALONE inside a windowless room. I'm not a gambling person which means I wouldn't put money on it. If I was a gambling person, I would. Yes... bad taste... sort of takes the fun out of the whole thing doesn't it? Remember, there'll always be another upgrade and you'll always feel one step behind. That's life. They're the 'New Car in the Next Door Driveway' of the modern age. Never wanted to play that game, still don't. Cheers.
Okay, why not. I'm a believer.Come on Tuesday!