Looks like we're in the same boat then, needing the refresh as soon as possible. Yes I think I will call up the store as soon as they are announced. Man, I am not going to get any work done tomorrow.
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MacBook Pro Specs, LightPeak Known As ThunderBolt?
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Looks like we're in the same boat then, needing the refresh as soon as possible. Yes I think I will call up the store as soon as they are announced. Man, I am not going to get any work done tomorrow.
I hope you get what you are looking for, at least you seem to have a grip on reality!
No optical drive slot on the side! Isn't that news or am I missing something? Oh maybe that is the front of the MBP.
You dont see the side in any of the leaked pictures
Just a thought
All this leaked 13" base model info makes me think it could simply be a replacement for the white MacBook, that's why it's separate to the other models, perhaps the more significant upgrades (top end 13" and higher) will be announced tomorrow too, but only ship in a week or so.
Just a thought, perhaps it's just wishful thinking, but maybe!!
All this leaked 13" base model info makes me think it could simply be a replacement for the white MacBook, that's why it's separate to the other models, perhaps the more significant upgrades (top end 13" and higher) will be announced tomorrow too, but only ship in a week or so.
Just a thought, perhaps it's just wishful thinking, but maybe!!
dude, i was getting really disappointed and you just raised my hopes that there will be more than just a few changes to the mbp 13". i really hope your right. do you know first hand or are you just speculating like the rest of us?
I was for a second. Looked tapered right to left.
Been a long day of refreshing this site and being at home dealing with my kids on winter break.
Relax
Don't worry guys, this is probably replacing the white MacBooks. They will probably slash the price on them and just sell them until they run out. This is the low end 13", there is a higher end version, and the 15" and 17" models.
Don't worry guys, this is probably replacing the white MacBooks. They will probably slash the price on them and just sell them until they run out. This is the low end 13", there is a higher end version, and the 15" and 17" models.
The specs of the new 13" MacBook Pro are similar to this Toshiba R700-S1320. But, the Toshiba is not Sandy Bridge.
$1300 still seems a little pricey to me but I guess that is the cost of machine considered to be in the"premium business" class of hardware.
$1300 still seems a little pricey to me but I guess that is the cost of machine considered to be in the"premium business" class of hardware.
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Don't underestimate Apple. I wouldn't be surprised if they increased pricing.
I'd much rather buy the old model with the 320M at clearance prices even if the new model kept the same price.
Wait, wut? Rumors on a rumors site? WTF? If you want factual news try... uh... yeah, somewhere else?
I love this theory!
I do find it strange that there have been zero leaks about the 15"/17" models. Crossing my fingers for some good news (and more leaks to keep me going tonight)
Surely can only be because of the need for the extra sata port, that the 13" base dont need, therefore waiting for the fixed chipsets from intel
"Pro" is indeed very "unpro"! I'm very pleased that my late 2008 13" macbook (the first alubook) doesn't say "pro"!
Here's what I think (and hope) is happening:
Intel's announcement tomorrow will have tech demos. Why not push out a new entry level that has lightpeak/thunderbolt (if that is indeed the announcement) and get some free advertising? Apple cannot steal Intel's thunder (pun intended), it is Intel's tech, but they need to get it out of the way before they can show off the new iPad which uses it (March 2nd).
Hopefully on March 2nd we get both a redesign of the Pro along with the iPad 2.
Intel's announcement tomorrow will have tech demos. Why not push out a new entry level that has lightpeak/thunderbolt (if that is indeed the announcement) and get some free advertising? Apple cannot steal Intel's thunder (pun intended), it is Intel's tech, but they need to get it out of the way before they can show off the new iPad which uses it (March 2nd).
Hopefully on March 2nd we get both a redesign of the Pro along with the iPad 2.
If just i5 and Thunderbolt at same price you may have a good point.
EArly yet though. Gotta wait for the rest of information first.
Approximately when will they be available?
What time will they announce the new updates? / when will they be available to order online? Just wondering approximates incase i should be waiting at the online store at 12 am. Thanks
What time will they announce the new updates? / when will they be available to order online? Just wondering approximates incase i should be waiting at the online store at 12 am. Thanks