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MacBook Pro Supplies Constrained, Steve Jobs Says 'Not to Worry'

I think pushing back the MBPs is all part of a marketing strategy. And it also gives apple time to polish/tweak/perfectionate.
Since apple might be a little unsure about how the iPad will do (when it comes to sales), by pushing the MBPs back, some of those who are waiting on the MBPs will get antsy and buy an iPad (contributing to the sales).
However when the MBPs release, those ppl will still buy one, because the iPad will never be an alternative to a mbp in terms of features/performance , so buying and iPad was a mistake/impulse buy in the first place. Apple win.
So , if this holds true, MBPs wont release for at least a month after the ipad
 
He means Steve Jobs wants the space bar 1-1millionth of an inch longer. ;)


So , if this holds true, MBPs wont release for at least a month after the ipad
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That would give an educated guesswork release schedule roughly something like:
  • late April = iPad 3G
  • late May = MacBook Pro
  • late June = iPhone
  • late July = iPod
  • late August = Mac Pro
  • late September = MacBook
  • late October = iMac & Mac Mini
Makes some sense. :)
 
Buzz Bumble said:
He means Steve Jobs wants the space bar 1-1millionth of an inch longer. ;)




That would give an educated guesswork release schedule roughly something like:
  • late April = iPad 3G
  • late May = MacBook Pro
  • late June = iPhone
  • late July = iPod
  • late August = Mac Pro
  • late September = MacBook
  • late October = iMac & Mac Mini
Makes some sense. :)
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iPod events are in September traditionally.

As for the Macbook Pro, I think we will see an April update if it is a minor bump, if major, WWDC. But, there is a chance they won't wait for an event because the iMac received a pretty big overhaul and got nothing.
 
Buzz Bumble said:
He means Steve Jobs wants the space bar 1-1millionth of an inch longer. ;)




That would give an educated guesswork release schedule roughly something like:
  • late April = iPad 3G
  • late May = MacBook Pro
  • late June = iPhone
  • late July = iPod
  • late August = Mac Pro
  • late September = MacBook
  • late October = iMac & Mac Mini
Makes some sense. :)
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Way off.
 
We seem to forgive Apple for having such a narrow focus: if they focus on the iPad and iPhone, then their other hardware suffers. The mentality that accepts this stems from the days when we followed Apple, the small struggling firm. Apple now has cash reserves almost equal if not more excessive that Mircrosoft. It Market Cap value is second only to MS and this increase has happened whilst its P/E ratio has dropped significantly. This is an organisation that is massive in every sense of the word other than product breadth.

So why is that the case? I can only speculate; but I would conjecture that Steve still needs to sign off every product: worse that that, I think he needs to be in the detail of each product, watching it through its development lifecycle and one man can only do so much.

Or perhaps Apple's change of name a while back was more portentous that we feared at the time. Perhaps they will continue to manufacture and develop computers only as long as they establish themselves in the convergence device market beyond doubt: that is, where they and the industry sees them more than a potential flash in the pan.

I know not the reasons, but Apple computers used to be so easy to recommend to others: today I often tell others that unless they have experienced OSX and must have it, then go for a PC. My faith is waning, sorry.
 
jacobj said:
We seem to forgive Apple for having such a narrow focus: if they focus on the iPad and iPhone, then their other hardware suffers. The mentality that accepts this stems from the days when we followed Apple, the small struggling firm. Apple now has cash reserves almost equal if not more excessive that Mircrosoft. It Market Cap value is second only to MS and this increase has happened whilst its P/E ratio has dropped significantly. This is an organisation that is massive in every sense of the word other than product breadth.

So why is that the case? I can only speculate; but I would conjecture that Steve still needs to sign off every product: worse that that, I think he needs to be in the detail of each product, watching it through its development lifecycle and one man can only do so much.

Or perhaps Apple's change of name a while back was more portentous that we feared at the time. Perhaps they will continue to manufacture and develop computers only as long as they establish themselves in the convergence device market beyond doubt: that is, where they and the industry sees them more than a potential flash in the pan.

I know not the reasons, but Apple computers used to be so easy to recommend to others: today I often tell others that unless they have experienced OSX and must have it, then go for a PC. My faith is waning, sorry.
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Good post!

I have a feeling you're spot on regarding the "Steve factor", possibly not Steve alone, but let's say 5 people at the most pulling all the strings.

On the other hand, one has to wonder whether Apple would be equally successful if the decision making process was more decentralized... In other words : is it a strength or a weakness ?
 
zedsdead said:
iPod events are in September traditionally.

As for the Macbook Pro, I think we will see an April update if it is a minor bump, if major, WWDC. But, there is a chance they won't wait for an event because the iMac received a pretty big overhaul and got nothing.
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Makes no sense to me. The Mac Pro update is long overdue.
I still betting the Mac Pro comes before the MBP.
 
mrscrouge said:
I think pushing back the MBPs is all part of a marketing strategy. And it also gives apple time to polish/tweak/perfectionate.
Since apple might be a little unsure about how the iPad will do (when it comes to sales), by pushing the MBPs back, some of those who are waiting on the MBPs will get antsy and buy an iPad (contributing to the sales).
However when the MBPs release, those ppl will still buy one, because the iPad will never be an alternative to a mbp in terms of features/performance , so buying and iPad was a mistake/impulse buy in the first place. Apple win.
So , if this holds true, MBPs wont release for at least a month after the ipad
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If you get impatient and purchase an ipad when the original intent is to purchase a mbp, then you are a stupid consumer. Although you are correct because the world is full of simple people, that can't comprehend marketing strategies. Additionally my personal belief is that if I have to wait any longer I will forgo purchasing a MBP and ultimately switch to another computer manufacturer. I may like apple but I do not show any loyalty to their products, if something appeals to my life style then I will consume it. Furthermore it seems like a lot of people on several forums are becoming extremely impatient with the update of Apple products, mostly a cause from Apple Supply chain is terrible, more importantly considerably inadequate compared to the demand. Hence the delays in the Ipad and most likely is a cause or will be a cause in the delay of the MBP. Regrettably, I feel that Apple will lose a significant portion of its consumer base that they struggled to capture, high-end mobile computer consumers, if the trend continues. Especially in this day-n-age people are expecting quicker and more reliable turnarounds, almost an impossible task to complete, but there are companies that are doing so.
 
Buzz Bumble said:
That would give an educated guesswork release schedule roughly something like:
  • late April = iPad 3G
  • late May = MacBook Pro
  • late June = iPhone
  • late July = iPod
  • late August = Mac Pro
  • late September = MacBook
  • late October = iMac & Mac Mini
Makes some sense. :)
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if only life (and the world of Macs in particular) were that simple..... ;)

* still anxiously waiting for the MBP. my poor old white MB has been having trouble sleeping (reawaking every few seconds) and been having flickering monitor for too long. *
 
Steve Jobs: "Not to worry"

Translated: "Shut up and take what I give you whenever I decide to give it to you"
 
Houston said:
Makes no sense to me. The Mac Pro update is long overdue.
I still betting the Mac Pro comes before the MBP.
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I completely agree. I see both being updated in April, but the Mac Pro first. Looking around here, you would think the current MacBook Pro is older than the current Mac Pro, when it is actually just the opposite.
 
ts1973 said:
I have a feeling you're spot on regarding the "Steve factor", possibly not Steve alone, but let's say 5 people at the most pulling all the strings.
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Yes, but look at the wonderful products we get at the end of those strings and compare them to the dismal trash from the likes of Dell and Microsoft. :)
 
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