MacBook Pro Update Due for Launch as Soon as Tomorrow?

[fstlambo]

Yeah I'm happy to wait for the new editions to come out...heck if it comes out these next weeks I'll be happier. I do think Apple has held it out a bit too long, but I think we'll all be happy once it comes out.

Heck it'll be a hell of a lot better than the HP laptop I own...god it's so slow.

 

[M.Fantastique]

Because those morons have to clear caches worldwide so that all the Akamai pages/sites are updated in sync.

Then maybe they should consider using an automated software solution for that instead - the morons seem to be slow 😉

Seriously, the international store shows a simple link to the iPad product page. That is _not_ a complex update.

 

[M.Fantastique]

Have you ever been involved in the deployment of a multi-million dollar online store?

Have you ever walked backwards across the Sahara desert? That's an equally irrelevant question.
They put a link into the international stores. That isn't a complex update, and the amount of money the store generates doesn't make a difference.

 

[Humber]

I'm a wannabe

Sick of this wait...so now I pretend I have a Mac 🙂

 

[Eddyisgreat]

Sick of this wait...so now I pretend I have a Mac 🙂

I remember that phase. I had the whole aqua thing going on with a skin from themexp.

 

[Humber]

I remember that phase. I had the whole aqua thing going on with a skin from themexp.

Yeah, well my phase is just between now and the MBP release. After that I'm gonna give my computer to my brother so that he can play GTA: SA without any lagging. Hehe 😀 Long live games, the only thing a PC does better than a mac

 

[jdylan]

and P.S. - Apple, your laptop line is already to expensive. 😱 Don't release a consumer product that only rich companies can buy. 🙁

Wow, I'm a rich company? And all this time I was thinking I'm a poor art school graduate! Gee, I wonder if I qualify for corporate welfare? I mean, I've bought MBP's and PowerBooks since they first came out...

 

[OS X Dude]

Can the laptop i7 processors self-overclock when possible?

I think it's called Turbo Boost in the desktop processors.

 

[StanVA]

Best Buy stock

I don't know what its worth, but looking at the Best Buy website I find that about half of the stores in my area (VA) are out of stock of the various models of 15 inch MBP and the 17 inch in on backorder. Is this a sign of a refresh ???
I'm ready to get my first MBP and the cash is burning a hole in my pocket !!
iPhone 3G

 

[Seantju]

waiting , waiting , waiting ,...

I'm waiting for a new MBP line very badly !
I'm checking macrumors everyday and hope it comes out tuesday!

 

[NMBPPLS]

BestBuy SKUs!?

Are there any news yet on the strange new SKUs from BestBuy - which were due for today???

(https://www.macrumors.com/2010/02/17/the-wait-for-new-macbook-pros-continues-more-best-buy-skus-found/)

Do we already know for which products they stand for?

 

[vitwi]

i really think is comming out this tuesday i mean a lot of people are reporting problems of stock in a lot of shops around the world and it doesnt make sense that there is a sudden lack of mbps if there is no update commign soon..

 

[fstlambo]

i really think is comming out this tuesday i mean a lot of people are reporting problems of stock in a lot of shops around the world and it doesnt make sense that there is a sudden lack of mbps if there is no update commign soon..

I second that...

 

[6-0 Prolene]

It's a bit of a cross post, but in the "Waiting for Arrandale" thread a member mentioned going to their local Apple store to buy a MBP and the sales associate mentioned that there was a big box in back and apparently some new SKUs popped up in the system. Thought you might want to know...

So I got sick of waiting on Apple to update the MBP, so I headed down to Delaware to pick one up. While I was there, one of the sales people told me that there was some box in the back, and she really thinks it is the updated ones. She also said about some new SKUs that she saw.

I'm not sure if she knows what she is talking about, but she said she bought a MBP about a month or two ago and is sad she didn't wait because she didn't know they were updating.

It seemed pretty promising, so I figured I'd pass it along.

I have 14 days to return this one and exchange it for a new one if that does happen Tuesday 🙂

 

[Vantage Point]

i really think is comming out this tuesday i mean a lot of people are reporting problems of stock in a lot of shops around the world and it doesnt make sense that there is a sudden lack of mbps if there is no update commign soon..

Sorry to disagree. My local Best Buy, Amazon, and B&H Photo (where I buy my camera equiptment and a good place to buy computers with no tax and Apple Care for a great price) are all fully stocked. This could be the stores knowing the product life cycle and trying to reduce inventories by ordering less and less with each restock.

I could easily see them releasing after the stock is truly depleted so no one needs to discount to move out old inventory which is probably more profitable at the moment. But, I don't know and can't see any reason at this point to hold off introducing a new computer in fear of compromising iPad sales.

Anyway, the complete lack of any tangible rumors for a 'this Tuesday' release is keeping my expectations low. I am placing the odds, based on nothing, at 1:4 for this Tuesday and 4:5 for the next four Tuesdays. If not this Tuesday I may instead buy a refurb imac. Apple told me that I could return it within 30 days (of placing the order) without a restock fee if I exchange for a higher priced item. It looks like a refurb imac 3.3 and a MB might cost about the same as a high end 15" MBP. Anyway, the wait goes on.

 

[fstlambo]

yeah I read that whole thread and all...sounds legit to me...I checked the stock of my local BB (Ohio) and they are starting to go out of stock too.

 

[Vantage Point]

It's a bit of a cross post, but in the "Waiting for Arrandale" thread a member mentioned going to their local Apple store to buy a MBP and the sales associate mentioned that there was a big box in back and apparently some new SKUs popped up in the system. Thought you might want to know...

This could be a new batch of 'pop up Apple Specialists' holding iPads. My local store has a dozen or so full sized cardboard sales people in the front window. It is a bit freaky 😱

 

[fstlambo]

God that would be a bit freaky....all they are missing is moving eyes, like they are following you

 

[Vantage Point]

Yeah, those card board people are front and back. So when you are in the store and look out you see the backside of about a dozen smiling apple people. It can catch you off guard once in the store.

 

[6-0 Prolene]

Sorry to disagree. My local Best Buy, Amazon, and B&H Photo (where I buy my camera equiptment and a good place to buy computers with no tax and Apple Care for a great price) are all fully stocked. This could be the stores knowing the product life cycle and trying to reduce inventories by ordering less and less with each restock.

I could easily see them releasing after the stock is truly depleted so no one needs to discount to move out old inventory which is probably more profitable at the moment. But, I don't know and can't see any reason at this point to hold off introducing a new computer in fear of compromising iPad sales.

Anyway, the complete lack of any tangible rumors for a 'this Tuesday' release is keeping my expectations low. I am placing the odds, based on nothing, at 1:4 for this Tuesday and 4:5 for the next four Tuesdays. If not this Tuesday I may instead buy a refurb imac. Apple told me that I could return it within 30 days (of placing the order) without a restock fee if I exchange for a higher priced item. It looks like a refurb imac 3.3 and a MB might cost about the same as a high end 15" MBP. Anyway, the wait goes on.

There's no way Apple will wait until stock is completely depleted at the discount outlets.

I get the sense that the resellers have been waiting for a while too. MacMall, for instance, let their stock of 17" MBPs dwindle and then restocked this past week. They've also been pushing the end date of their MacBook Pro sale back week after week.

I really think there's been some unforeseen delay, but I think chances are good for 3/16 based on what little info is out there.

 

[Vantage Point]

There's no way Apple will wait until stock is completely depleted at the discount outlets.

Completely depleted is too strong a word. But, waiting for existing inventories to be relatively low before a release makes sense.

Anyway, we shall see. I can't wait until the wait is over and I can move on to deciding which new model makes for the best investment.

 

[6-0 Prolene]

Completely depleted is too strong a word. But, waiting for existing inventories to be relatively low before a release makes sense.

Anyway, we shall see. I can't wait until the wait is over and I can move on to deciding which new model makes for the best investment.

I think if you look at BB inventory, international apple store inventory, and a few online resellers, it's pretty clear that stocks are running down. What's odd is that a few places seem to have run their sales and depleted their stock, but had to replenish. I think everyone's surprised at how long the wait has been, resellers included.

There's no such thing as a good investment in computers... The best you can do is hope to minimize your loss and get something with decent resale value like, oh, a Mac. 🙂

 

[fstlambo]

Quick question guys, I've been using a pc for many years and I've decided to get a MBP for college. I'll be doing some heavy photo and video editing, gaming and movie watching. I was looking at the 2.66 ghz 15" MBP, is that a good way to go, or do you think I need more power?

I have plenty of time to wait for the new refresh, I won't really need it until July. Any suggestions?

 

[6-0 Prolene]

Quick question guys, I've been using a pc for many years and I've decided to get a MBP for college. I'll be doing some heavy photo and video editing, gaming and movie watching. I was looking at the 2.66 ghz 15" MBP, is that a good way to go, or do you think I need more power?

I have plenty of time to wait for the new refresh, I won't really need it until July. Any suggestions?

I'd say if you can wait, wait. You'll be able to take advantage of educational pricing from Apple which will help in terms of cost of the new models.

I have an older 2007 2.4GHz Santa Rosa that I run Aperture 3 on and while it's not completely fluid, it handles my 21MB, 15MP RAW files pretty well. I think the 2.66 would probably serve you well if you needed to buy right now, but if you have time there's really no reason not to wait.

 

[fstlambo]

I think I'll wait then...thanks man