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Macbook Pro Update - Expert Responses Only

wikoogle said:
The upgrade will almost certainly offer the Intel i5 processor, a much better GPU than the 2 year GPUs found in current MBPs, and will likely also feature updates such as blu ray, HDMI and maybe even the recent 750GB or Terabyte 7200 rpm laptop HDDs and USB 3.0 to bring the laptop in line with other laptops already on the market these days.
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wishful thinking. No way the MacBook gets HDMI. There is a better chance that audio support will be added to mini displayport in OSX. USB 3.0 is also unlikely, just like standard 750GB or 1 TB drives, maybe BTO. Blu Ray on the other hand would be a nice BTO option, I doubt its standard though again.

1BadMac said:
Apple is pouring tons os money into the mini display port standard, so it's pretty wishful thinking that they'll include native HDMI. BluRay is also another lofty wish IMO, Apple seems determined and content to push everyone to digital downloadable media.

USB 3.0 would be cool. Standardizing around an SSD would be nice VS a louder 7200 RPM drive.

Core i5 and a better GPU is likely all this refresh will bring. I don't see them having any sort of "event" for the MBP that would detract from their iPad push. Like it or not, that's Jobs new baby and it gets the '10 love.
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iThinkergoiMac said:
I think it's quite doubtful that we'll see either of those. Too much DRM stuff going on with Blu-Ray. Apple already has MiniDisplay Port on the laptops, which easily convert to HDMI, so what's the point?

Apple chooses their own standards and sticks to them until they come up with something "better". What is better is up to them, but they are almost certainly not going with HDMI. I would love if they came out with Blu-Ray but I'm not sure they will.
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I guess I am not the only one.:D
 
1. None of your business unless you are offering a job.

2. Why should I tell you? What do I get out of it?

If you want professional advice, then expect to pay for that advice. If you want free advice, then you get what you pay for.

Try treating people with respect and you might get a few people generous enough to respond to your post with useful information, perhaps even some "experts".
 
1. Because my mother says I'm a special person.
2. No one knows for sure aside from people who work for Apple who are surely not going to spill the beans on this one.

I am personally waiting, but not moaning about it. I can afford to wait so I am doing so but for anyone who NEEDS one now (as it says in the other 1,000 topics like this one) then go buy one.
 
cuse7284 said:
Everyone wants to know when the Macbook Pro will be updated next. I have read every single post about what everyone thinks. And while I appreciate everyones input, my mind has been muddled. I want to ask those of you who are Expert mac users, long time mac historians and advanced tech geeks who work in this field. When do you think the Macbook Pro will be updated. So here are the guidelines. To respond to this thread please respond:

1. What makes you a Pro and eligible to post here beyond just being an apple fanboy?

2. When do you think Apple will release the next MBP and Why?
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Thread faiure.
 
rmlred said:
You don't have to be an ass hole b/c you didn't understand what I'm getting at.
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I have not noticed anyone being an a**hole in this thread at all- even the OP....ignorant possibly...but not an AH.

When I read your post rmired I thought you had not understood my sarcasm in my post.....I tend to use a lot of it...in fact my wife would say almost every word out of my mouth (and fingertips) includes a hint of it.

Anyway, if rmired's reply "You really think he knows what he is talking about?" was meant for humor I didn't get that the first time I read it.

I will be sure to go back and add the sarcasm smiley to my post so it is clear!

by the way- no one has replied....what is the time EST?!?!;););););););););););)
 
cuse7284 said:
Everyone wants to know when the Macbook Pro will be updated next. I have read every single post about what everyone thinks. And while I appreciate everyones input, my mind has been muddled. I want to ask those of you who are Expert mac users, long time mac historians and advanced tech geeks who work in this field. When do you think the Macbook Pro will be updated. So here are the guidelines. To respond to this thread please respond:

1. What makes you a Pro and eligible to post here beyond just being an apple fanboy?

2. When do you think Apple will release the next MBP and Why?
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What makes you think that you are going to get any different posts here than in the other responses you have read? WTF - Do you really think anyone here has an answer? Your question has been asked and answered thousands of times. NO ONE KNOWS!
 
flyfish29 said:
I have not noticed anyone being an a**hole at all- I thought you had not understood my sarcasm in my post.....I tend to use a lot of it...in fact my wife would say almost every word out of my mouth (and fingertips) includes a hint of it.

Anyway, if rmired's reply "You really think he knows what he is talking about?" was meant for humor I didn't get that the first time I read it.

I will be sure to go back and add the sarcasm smiley to my post so it is clear!

by the way- no one has replied....what is the time EST?!?!;););););););););););)
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Its not your fault it mine b/c I should of replied to the other guys quote, which is unlikely true.
 
you two, get a room.:D

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I'm starting to get pretty tired of having 10 threads talking about exactly the same thing.

Can't you people just wait? I mean, it's pretty clear that NOBODY KNOWS WHEN THE HELL APPLE IS GOING TO RELEASE THEIR NEW MBP'S.

As some said, there's a clear estimate that they're due this February, so why can't you guys just wait and see.

Regarding specs, the only thing that is for sure is the i5 CPU's, since Intel slipped and announced it a few weeks ago. Everything else is just UNKNOWN for now, so stop asking "experts" because they know the same as everyone does, including YOU.

Come on people, just end this. Stop starting silly threads.
 
1. I am because I just beat the crap out of the "I'm a PC" guy at Bestbuy.

2. Steve told me what, when, where & how much but made me promise not to tell.
 
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