hi everyone - this is great news about the mac book - i'm wondering if anyone could tell me what the speculation is on the student ipod deals - do those still happen? i've been waiting to buy a mac book since march and am ready to do so but would wait until the back to school sales if ipods come along. any advice?
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Five New MacBook Configurations for Tues, May 15th?
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I know I'm going to be disappointed. Even if there is an update, it will probably be 15" MB's and not MBP's. Ugh...
Question: How many of you are pulling all-nighters tonight?
Question: How many of you are pulling all-nighters tonight?
Oh god... I can't wait... I don't know what to expect.. I don't want to get too much disappointment, so I'm just neutral. But, honestly, I can't stop dreaming of a Santa Rosa processor in 'em Macbook Pro's ....
When are the confirmations comming out???! I'm going nuuuts!!!
When are the confirmations comming out???! I'm going nuuuts!!!
did the 2.0 GHz macbooks always have dual-layer superdrives??
hmmmm...
I see you're refreshing the Apple MacBook specs page. That makes two of us
I see you're refreshing the Apple MacBook specs page. That makes two of us
i am so ready to get a new macbook, you don't even know. i'm thinking of getting a new one for college next year...
5?
I can't see them coming out with 5 macbooks all the same size. It would be interesting if they had two different size macbooks. 13 and 15 inch. Not sure.
I can't see them coming out with 5 macbooks all the same size. It would be interesting if they had two different size macbooks. 13 and 15 inch. Not sure.
did the 2.0 GHz macbooks always have dual-layer superdrives??
hmmmm...
been away for awhile...moving to other interest I suppose...and life too..I'm checking into Macrumors less and less. And then come your post.. I'm speachless
Cinch
Hahaha
Seriously though, when you've been waiting for this freakin' update for this long, you get desperate.
I am doing this for those who are to embarrased to do so.
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeekkkkkkk*screams like a catholic school girl*
Ok anyway, what does LED have over current style of models is there differencein color or anything that me considered a hinder for designers. I wanted to get a MacBook to use as a notes on design sort of a digital book on designs. But I wasnt planning on getting a computer any time soon, but still excited.
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeekkkkkkk*screams like a catholic school girl*
Ok anyway, what does LED have over current style of models is there differencein color or anything that me considered a hinder for designers. I wanted to get a MacBook to use as a notes on design sort of a digital book on designs. But I wasnt planning on getting a computer any time soon, but still excited.
I really hope that this is true but only time will tell I guess.
If it is, my trusty iBook G4 is going on eBay ASAP and then a week later I'll be the owner of a new MacBook Pro!
If it is, my trusty iBook G4 is going on eBay ASAP and then a week later I'll be the owner of a new MacBook Pro!
I read the whole 2 threads (23 pages of comments) about the MacBook+pros update rumors. 4 or 5 posters could confirm that the MacBooks are out of stock, so I would say we'll see new MBs tomorrow for sure.
If the MB update doesn't include Santa Rosa and/or LED screens it wouldn't be surprising to see a MB update before a MBP update.
BUT, No SantaRosa (including GMA X3000 Graphics) and no LED for the MacBooks? Then what else could Apple update in this line?
15" MacBook? I doubt it. The gap between MacBooks and MacBookPros would be too close IMO.
A Subnotebook? A complete new concept without a Keynote where Steve can get the fame for this product? No No...
My guess:
MacBooks 13,3" with SR and GMA X3000 (perhaps with Robson) -> May 15th
MacBook Pro 15" with SR, LED (perhaps as an build option) and Robson -> May 15th or in the next weeks
MacBook Pro 17" with SR and no LEDs -> about the same time the 15" comes out.
But in the end apple will do what apple always does... surprise me
dave
If the MB update doesn't include Santa Rosa and/or LED screens it wouldn't be surprising to see a MB update before a MBP update.
BUT, No SantaRosa (including GMA X3000 Graphics) and no LED for the MacBooks? Then what else could Apple update in this line?
15" MacBook? I doubt it. The gap between MacBooks and MacBookPros would be too close IMO.
A Subnotebook? A complete new concept without a Keynote where Steve can get the fame for this product? No No...
My guess:
MacBooks 13,3" with SR and GMA X3000 (perhaps with Robson) -> May 15th
MacBook Pro 15" with SR, LED (perhaps as an build option) and Robson -> May 15th or in the next weeks
MacBook Pro 17" with SR and no LEDs -> about the same time the 15" comes out.
But in the end apple will do what apple always does... surprise me
dave
I think that something many of us have forgotten is this quote from the news item: "Despite varying claims, the final word we've heard is that five (consumer) MacBook models are en route, but no other details are available."
Looks like no MBP's. Also, I think we've forgotten that this is a rumor, and we're treating it as fact. Even if there are updates tomorrow, they may not be in the form of five new models/upgrades. There may be four. Or none. I'm pretty sure many of you will be disappointed tomorrow. I've set pretty low expectations for myself so that I'm not disappointed... I hope I'm not the only one
Looks like no MBP's. Also, I think we've forgotten that this is a rumor, and we're treating it as fact. Even if there are updates tomorrow, they may not be in the form of five new models/upgrades. There may be four. Or none. I'm pretty sure many of you will be disappointed tomorrow. I've set pretty low expectations for myself so that I'm not disappointed... I hope I'm not the only one
Well, it will have to be a big update for me to step up. Should be Santa Rosa with the new Intel turbo. I just ordered a new T61 Thinkpad with it. I was told by the Lenovo sales guy that there should be no delay in getting it. ( I refuse to run windows on my mac mini or my macbook pro).
Here's the best way to handle disappointment if, sadly, it comes tomorrow morning.
First, lower your head and run at top speed into the nearest wall. For some of you, this won't be terribly fast, but trust me: the faster, the better.
Repeat two to five times, exercising judgment as to the ideal number.
Next, find the nearest heavy blunt object. Bang self about shoulders and face with this repeatedly, until done. Some people have asked if it's OK to scream things like, "I waaaaaanted a new Maaaaaacbook" while completing this part of the course. Yes, it's OK.
Finally, climb to the highest point attainable in the somewhat dizzy state in which (if having faithfully followed these instructions) you'll find yourself. Close eyes. Jump. Once should be enough. But feel free to improvise.
Then come back here and discuss your ideal Macbook!
First, lower your head and run at top speed into the nearest wall. For some of you, this won't be terribly fast, but trust me: the faster, the better.
Repeat two to five times, exercising judgment as to the ideal number.
Next, find the nearest heavy blunt object. Bang self about shoulders and face with this repeatedly, until done. Some people have asked if it's OK to scream things like, "I waaaaaanted a new Maaaaaacbook" while completing this part of the course. Yes, it's OK.
Finally, climb to the highest point attainable in the somewhat dizzy state in which (if having faithfully followed these instructions) you'll find yourself. Close eyes. Jump. Once should be enough. But feel free to improvise.
Then come back here and discuss your ideal Macbook!
For all of us who were here 2.5+ years ago for the powerbook G5 epidemic that ruined everyones tuesdays for a good 3 months all I can say is relax. You know what's coming in the future, you just don't know when so let it come naturaly don't twist in turn all night and then wake up and check the website and see there's nothing changed and then have a horrible week till next tuesday. We can't do anything about it, but in the end Apple will make us happy as they have been for the last 10 years.
I really hope something new and exciting (SR, LED?) is coming to either of the lines or both. I mean, I'm now ready to buy a MacBook, as there are discounts in the month May on all Apples bought in the Apple Store for Dutch University students, of 14-15% compared to normal Store prices.
Pleeaaasseee
Pleeaaasseee
i bought a white macbook 2.0ghz at an apple store this sunday and it had a loud clicking noise when i inserted a cd. today they gave me a new one, and it also has the loud clicking noise on the superdrive!!!
i hope they give me one of the new models tomorrow... if they are out...
out of topic: this would be the 2nd replacement, and i lost my whole day configuring again/driving to the store... does apple give you a freebie in this situations?
i hope they give me one of the new models tomorrow... if they are out...
out of topic: this would be the 2nd replacement, and i lost my whole day configuring again/driving to the store... does apple give you a freebie in this situations?
Surely there's not going to be Santa Rosa in Macbooks before the Macbook Pro's?
At the same time, I can't imagine them updating the Macbook line and not moving to Santa Rosa. I also don't think anyone is expecting the Macbook case to change, even if new sizes are released.
I guess it would make more sense to do a 'quiet' release of new Macbooks following the current case design only if the Macbook Pro were to be getting a more substantial overhaul to justify time out of Steve Jobs keynote at WWDC?
I believe that the Intel updates will be so numerous now that keynotes aren't going to include such 'trivial' updates - so, I'm hopeful that if today happens as this rumour suggests (though it feels like it has arrived out of nowhere?) then Steve will unveil new Macbook Pro's in June.
At the same time, I can't imagine them updating the Macbook line and not moving to Santa Rosa. I also don't think anyone is expecting the Macbook case to change, even if new sizes are released.
I guess it would make more sense to do a 'quiet' release of new Macbooks following the current case design only if the Macbook Pro were to be getting a more substantial overhaul to justify time out of Steve Jobs keynote at WWDC?
I believe that the Intel updates will be so numerous now that keynotes aren't going to include such 'trivial' updates - so, I'm hopeful that if today happens as this rumour suggests (though it feels like it has arrived out of nowhere?) then Steve will unveil new Macbook Pro's in June.