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Macbook Pro Update before September ?

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MacLov1n

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Hi Guys,

I know this is all about rumors.

Nevertheless, I would like to have your opinion on the following question. I am in the States until August 30th before getting back to Germany. I want to buy a MBP here since they are way more expensive back in Germany. What bothers me is the question if the MBP sees an update before I leave, because I dont want to buy one here and see that it gets updated 2 weeks later.

A short look at the buyer's guide reveals that October has been popular for updates. Do you think it will be the same this year ? Just post what you think, I am happy about every input.

Thanks + Kind Regards,

Christian
 
If you search the forums for this topic, you'll find hundreds of posts, with just as many opinions. Truth is, no one seems to have an accurate crystal ball. Only Apple knows for sure!
 
ggjstudios said:
If you search the forums for this topic, you'll find hundreds of posts, with just as many opinions. Truth is, no one seems to have an accurate crystal ball. Only Apple knows for sure!
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All too true. Cupertino secrecy reminds me of the iron curtain sometimes.:rolleyes: But there is a new mobile chipset arriving in July, so hopefully something will be ready in August.
 
or july because apple likes to keep up with technology like every other company.

2.53 ghz penryn 25watt
4 gb ddr2 800mhz
512mb nvidia 9600m GT with hybrid SLI
320 gb 5400rpm hdd

If I can get that, I will be a happy camper. (hybrid sli is just it turns off the discrete graphics when on battery power)
 
masse said:
or july because apple likes to keep up with technology like every other company.

2.53 ghz penryn 25watt
4 gb ddr2 800mhz
512mb nvidia 9600m GT with hybrid SLI
320 gb 5400rpm hdd

If I can get that, I will be a happy camper. (hybrid sli is just it turns off the discrete graphics when on battery power)
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SLI is two or more cards. Please explain further.
 
I just did....it can turn off discrete graphics to save power. The 9600 does this, and ati has something similar for its latest mobile cards as well.

It's called hybrid because it works like a hybrid car using integrated graphics as a car would use its electric motor. It's not really SLI like you see in alienware laptops etc.
 
I wouldn't mind seeing dual graphics on there just not both Nvidia. I would like to see a X3100 and a 9600GM with the option to use either one of Battery Life (X3100) and the other for performance (9600) just like the sony SZ series.
 
masse said:
or july because apple likes to keep up with technology like every other company.

2.53 ghz penryn 25watt
4 gb ddr2 800mhz
512mb nvidia 9600m GT with hybrid SLI
320 gb 5400rpm hdd

If I can get that, I will be a happy camper. (hybrid sli is just it turns off the discrete graphics when on battery power)
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I hope you are right..... How long was the delay when Intel introduced Penryn until Apple updated their MBP ?
 
Bubba Satori said:
All too true. Cupertino secrecy reminds me of the iron curtain sometimes.:rolleyes: But there is a new mobile chipset arriving in July, so hopefully something will be ready in August.
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masse said:
or july because apple likes to keep up with technology like every other company.

2.53 ghz penryn 25watt
4 gb ddr2 800mhz
512mb nvidia 9600m GT with hybrid SLI
320 gb 5400rpm hdd

If I can get that, I will be a happy camper. (hybrid sli is just it turns off the discrete graphics when on battery power)
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I'd be surprised if apple implement montivena that quick,i for one think montivena aint worth the wait,but nehalem now your cooking with gas
 
and you are absolutely right. Unfortunately I'm coming to the end of my rope and I need to poo or get off the pot.

I cannot wait for nehalem. Neither can the OP. Such is life :(
 
masse said:
and you are absolutely right. Unfortunately I'm coming to the end of my rope and I need to poo or get off the pot.

I cannot wait for nehalem. Neither can the OP. Such is life :(
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I dunno what to say,but i don't think it's gonna be before sept ( if it's the back to school thing your waiting on,me i'm long past that ) to be honest whatever happens it's not like your gonna be stuck with a slug
 
masse said:
I just did....it can turn off discrete graphics to save power. The 9600 does this, and ati has something similar for its latest mobile cards as well.

It's called hybrid because it works like a hybrid car using integrated graphics as a car would use its electric motor. It's not really SLI like you see in alienware laptops etc.
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sli this year will not happen for the macbook pro
 
Neil321 said:
to be honest whatever happens it's not like your gonna be stuck with a slug
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All too true.

No matter what you get your computer will always become outdated within a couple months. Just gotta be happy with what you got, unless having absolutely the newest things all the time is the most important thing to you.
 
I really hope something is updated soon. I need a new mbp before school, but this suspense is killing me.
 
Fabreze said:
I really hope something is updated soon. I need a new mbp before school, but this suspense is killing me.
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you are not the only one :) I'm waiting foe this update to switch for the 1st time to OSX from Win/Linux and I really look forward to it. Be patient my friend ;)

T.
 
Jesus...buy a MBP now. If a new one comes out in the near future that you "OMG I JUST HAVE TO GET IT!!11" sell your current MBP and upgrade.

Is this a difficult concept for people? The resale value on these computers is extremely high.

These threads drive me crazy! :D
 
Okay honestly I would just buy it now.

First of all its highly unlikely the next revision will come out in 1-2 months. Even if you did wait, the next revision will be out in just about 6 more months or w/e. You can't escape it, there is always something better around the corner.

I was going to wait, but honestly ESPECIALLY in Montevina vs Santa Rosa, there won't be a noticeable user-end difference in speed.

Now what we KNOW for sure is that if there is an update in 1-2 months, its not gonna be HUGE, because apple would have at least dropped some hints about that, since its so soon.

If you want to wait 2-4 months for the next update go ahead. Me, I'd rather just have my macbook for those 2-4 months, and then 4 years after that :cool:. Honestly I think its ridiculous that people think an update to the Monteniva will leave SR in the dust.
 
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