I'm waiting for the redesigned Macbook Pros. Maybe once Skylake comes out? They're going to take all the new tech in the new Macbook (thinner display, smaller logic board, force touch pad, new keyboard, sloted batteries, USB-C, etc.) put it in the Macbook Pros, then finally discontinue the old Macbook Pro and eventually discontinue the Airs as well. The 13" MBP will replace the 13" Macbook air and the regular macbook will replace the 11" MBA.
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iMac Shipping Estimates Slip to 3-5 Business Days for Most Models
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Suspect that's another case of Apple needing the tech to catch up. Because of the scaling approach they've taken to Retina displays they really *need* a 5k panel in an external retina display else they'll be running at an equivalent 1920x 1080. Problem is while the displays are available DisplayPort hasn't kept up, 1.2 would need 2 displayport cables to run a 5k display and... well, does that sound very Apple to you? That's recently been fixed with the latest DP standard but it'll likely take time to implement. I'd guess that a 5k external will be out by the end of the year along with refreshed iMac's, rMBP's and MP.
As for the article, I actually find the high end rMBP delay more interesting. 1-2 weeks is a significant wait and there's no such delay on the lower spec model. More importantly there's *still* no extra delay if you spec up the lower model on CPU or storage which suggests the issue is the 750m. Now while a parts shortage is the most likely explanation I can't help but notice that Nvidia recently introduced 950m and 960m GPU's...
It seemed a bit odd that the 13" got updated with the new trackpad and storage solutions but not the 15". However if Nvidia weren't quite ready to deliver the new GPU in bulk at mid-March it would be a really good reason to hold the update for a few weeks.
Because it's all there is at the moment to put on the front page. Gotta get the clicks somehow.
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It would make a difference if they quit using mobile graphics chips and went back to desktop class GPU's in the iMac.
I checked out the New Zealand Apple Store and for the 27" models the shipping times are 1-2 weeks which makes me wonder whether Apple is slowly drawing down on the stock they have of old parts and getting ready to provide an iMac refresh within the next couple of months. Looking forward to purchasing an iMac - maxed with CPU and GPU along with pure 512GB SSD setup.
They did update them in complimentary trash can style. But somebody got confused and the whole production ended up at the landfill.
Wouldn't be surprised if it did happen though; iMac 5K, AMD Radeon R9 M300 series GPU with 8GB VRAM etc. I've deliberately held off from getting an iMac 5K because the GPU just doesn't have enough grunt to run a 5K display without the GPU temperature zooming up to 100 degrees celsius.
Fingers crossed on a new 15'' MacBook Pro announced at WWDC. Will buy as soon as possible, 3 years after my first Mac!
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This is because the 13'' uses different CPUs from Intel than the 15''. The 13'' Intel chips were updated, but Apple had nothing new for the 15'' (until now hopefully).
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This is because the 13'' uses different CPUs from Intel than the 15''. The 13'' Intel chips were updated, but Apple had nothing new for the 15'' (until now hopefully).
The issue with the Macbook Pro update and specifically the 15" one is that they really don't have all the CPUs for the 15" one to upgrade with. The top end of the CPU line the "HQ" quad-core processor.... I have seen no information on when there will be a Broadwell processor (if there ever will be) and Skylake is still a bit away. For a "full" refresh (and not an incremental) they really need the new CPUs for the entire line of laptops.
Actually I'd be pretty pissed if I bought a brand new Mac and it was replaced in a few months. I'd sooner wait and get the absolute latest so it lasts as long as possible before needing to be upgraded.
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Don't worry, that's extremely unlikely if past records are anything to go by.
Did you ever consider that this isn't anything new?
The iMac is in need of a refresh, for sure. I have a 5K iMac and it definitely does slug a little bit when switching Spaces. The new keyboard is likely going to be revealed with the new iMac models, hence the related shipping delay while they are between models.
With the MacBook, it uses very very new components (new USB controller for USB-C, new Force-Touch trackpad, etc). Who knows that the latest Chromebook, which uses similar new technology, wouldn't have similar shipping problems at that volume at this point in time? It's more obvious with Apple because they mostly sell directly and because you go after a specific new model, but I'd bet their supply chain is scaling much better than anybody else's would do.
I am surprised there is a New Zealand store, I would have thought they would just have you use the Aussie store..... doesn't really make sense for a provincial sized island...
So what if it does, as long as that's within the limits?
My 2009 MBP's CPU was reaching 104 Celcius when I was gaming.
Well its not pathetic or ridiculous if you understand the technology doesn't exist to have a Thunderbolt connected 27" retina display yet, no.
One expects a CPU to get hot in such a confined place playing a graphics heavy game but when the iMac 5K is compared to the previous model; the heat, the slow downs etc. it appears that the GPU has just enough grunt to run the screen but nothing more. They really do need a GPU with more grunt and hopefully the next refresh will deliver.
That is the million dollar question given that most companies treat Australia/New Zealand as a single market and dual launch for both countries given the harmonisation between the regulatory requirements for both countries. Apple on the other hand treats it as two separate markets meaning when the iPhone launches in Australia we're still waiting for it to be launched in New Zealand. Personally I'd love to move to a day where we end up having a single Australasian currency so that it avoids this mess occurring right from the outset because it appears that we're routinely screwed by US businesses at almost every chance they're given.
I know I have posted similar thoughts before and been ridiculed for it, but I still think Apple could and should move away from Intel to their own chips. Previously, when Apple partnered with IBM for the PowerPC chips it did not go as well. However their ARM chip designs have done very well in their mobile devices. Apple now has the team and experience in place to develop their own chips, so why not do that for all their hardware? They release new mobile hardware on their own schedule each year, but are beholden to Intel and their schedule for the laptop and PC lines.
Well I hope someone at Apple is at least thinking about this.
Well I hope someone at Apple is at least thinking about this.
On March 6, I reported that MacBook Air and 13" MacBook Pro shipping times slipped.
On March 9, Apple refreshed the MacBook Air and 13" MacBook Pro.
That seems reason enough in my opinion.
With Intel's desktop Broadwell chips and WWDC 2015 around the corner, I feel this merited an article.
An announcement could come any time between now to August or later, even if the chips aren't released yet.
I pointed out that this could be regular stock fluctuations so that readers are aware of all possibilities.
Thanks for the feedback though. I do respect your opinion
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I for one am thankful... I was planning to get the 5k iMac today, with plans to flip it, if a new model comes out in June/October. But if a new 8k model gets announced this week due to the bomb LG dropped.... *drool*