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jericho 878 - quality problems as outlined are never fixed "once and for all". New processors, platforms and designs may all introduce new quality issues. Apple does have a serious design / quality problem - however, many of the isues are already fixed. My new 17" MBP is quiet, fast, and "ok" on the heat issue. The screen does suffer from some uneven illumination but not a big problem from my perspective. The seams fit, the keyboard is fine. Airport reception under 10.7.8 is "ok". I doubt that Apple will spend any more engineering $$$ on this first version with a new one so overdue.
Given the recent history - I am going to wait a bit for the early purchasers to report on how a new version works - and will only "upgrade" if there is some real advantage beyond Merom (like easy swap hard drives, led backlit screens, Santa Rosa platform, vastly improved cooling, etc.)
10.7.8?!?
Wow dude! Isn't that the 128-bit version, that reads your thoughts and eliminates the need for a keyboard and mouse?
Don't worry, just giving you a hard time. Couldn't help it.
I do agree with you though. I either see an enclosure change, in preps for later offerings in '07 as well as adding in some features now like the HD access and some other minor tweaks, or something really off the wall that will make even a wait until Jan. worth it.
Maybe the adoption of the new chipset, and other parts of what will make the SR platform, or something that just hasn't been thought of yet.
Perhaps the engineers said "You know what, C2D is great, but let's make our pro line fully able to use it and rock the sock off the competition."
If the chip can't be fully utilized in its capabilities, maybe they
did take the consumer into consideration a bit, and said let's make it better and so what if it's going to be a couple months after the others ship C2D. Take a small hit early to load the bases for a grand slam, so to speak.
Also, you make a very good point about the $$$ for engineering. We need to remember that this was indeed their first real launch for notebooks with Intel inside. Take a stab at it with a couple lumps, and gather up as much info as possible from the initial transition machine, to move forward in the future with the new platform.
Just a thought though. For all we know it could just as easily be a chip swap, but the supplies are limited. Who knows until it happens.
