MacBook Pro Updates Imminent (Really), Part Numbers Appear

[cvaldes]

Don't worry yourself, you can always buy a refurb from the Apple Store. Besides, with all this waiting you should have plenty of money saved.

That's right, if you had purchased AAPL shares the last time the MacBook Pro was updated (June 8, 2009), you would have made +68%.

In other words, if you had set aside the $1200 for the low-end 13" MBP and invested it in AAPL, the money you would have earned could upgrade you to a 17" model next week.

Most of these whiners are probably in a tax bracket where they wouldn't even be paying capital gains this year, so it truly would have been free money.

 

[Robert M.]

I know this is a rumor. The 13's will probably get new chips! If not then Apple needs to slash the price because it would be wrong to charge someone $1,199 for em!

But honestly I couldn't imagine Apple leaving the outdated C2D in the 13's! That would turn into an all you can eat buffet for the PC trolls...

And you know what? I wouldn't even defend Apple against the trolls! Because for once I would kinda agree with them haha

 

[gadgetfreaky]

Those are all macbook air serial #s.
My bet--no superdrives. Would explain the price drop. 100 for external superdrive.

 

[Rizvi1]

Good to hear. My current 2.2Ghz MacBook Pro C2D SR's Applecare is set to expire late October of this year. I like to replace my Mac laptops before their warranty's up. Will probably make the purchase in late summer or so, hopefully by then the refurbished ones will show up.

 

[JeremyC]

What? No 13"! I wanted a 13"!
Why is apple doing this to us?

 

[Readinglevelup]

Oh my god, these computers better be bad-ass all around if they bumped the prices.

I'll probably end up buying one anyways. I'm actually waiting to buy the 13", though..

 

[MacNewsFix]

Regarding new MacBook Pros next week....

All I have to say is that they better be able to run Flash.

 

[*LTD*]

Price bumps are the first step in phasing out the notebook line.

 

[nick9191]

Don't worry, the 13" will get updated. It's one of the best selling Macs, it will get updated. Have faith.

 

[Raje]

To all those complaining about no 13 inch

This is not the official "this is what is being launched by us" statement from apple. It is a photo of leaked SKUs and MFG #s. It is 99% likely that the 13" was just not leaked. Also note no MBA which was rumored to be updated and the titles good, better, best 1/2. I imagine there might also be good2 or base or something else. At least this confirms new MBPs.

 

[Eidorian]

I have a bad feeling about the 13" models. Core 2 + 9400M G might be around for far too long.

 

[kbt1020]

Who knows, maybe Steve Jobs feels extremely generous and these are 4 new Mac Pros model (sarcasm). I would feel really bad if there is no update on the 13". I have waited for like 3 months for my first mac. Maybe it's time to get a mac mini from the refurb store

 

[applesupergeek]

What welcome news these are, and they make for a nice change from the ratings upon deletion issue.

I really like, the, well... "really" bit in the title, very funny, lol, and very required with all the wait and the garbage rumors we 've seen so far on this topic.

I can't wait to get some friends and family members these new airs, and pros....

Oh, and apple, please, some non crap ssds this time!!!

 

[cvaldes]

I have a bad feeling about the 13" models. Core 2 + 9400M G might be around for far too long.

'Not to worry'

 

[adbge]

If they keep core2 im am going to thoroughly enjoy reading the responses

pretty much this.

 

[djasterix]

Those are all macbook air serial #s.
My bet--no superdrives. Would explain the price drop. 100 for external superdrive.

So, this 4 are MBA and not MBP?

 

[Raje]

Those are all macbook air serial #s.
My bet--no superdrives. Would explain the price drop. 100 for external superdrive.

That would be awesome if the lack of integrated superdrive allowed for less weight, more ram or HDD/SSD space, better graphics and better heat flow. I would gladly carry an external superdive or use my DVD drive on my desktop. Also for those who want Blu-Ray they could buy an external BR drive and couldn't complain that apple sucks because they don't have blu ray

IMO no internal superdrive+cheaper price and better performance=Happy ME! lol

 

[iDisk]

Price bumps are the first step in phasing out the notebook line.

Please elaborate?

 

[Shanpdx]

for $1799 better it has some GBs of SSDs ...

Apple updating the laptops really?

 

[JeremyC]

This is what I think....
Apple is now focused on iPods, iPhones and iPads because that's where they make most their money! Imagine how much they are making in music, app and book sales, and now they have iAd for those devices.... I'm not surprised this update has taken that long. They have even stopped the Apple vs. PC ads...

 

[Ironduke]

i knew apple were going to have trouble getting core I & dedicated gfx into the 13"

this does not go well for the mini.

 

[djasterix]

This is what I think....
I'm not surprised this update has taken that long. They have even stopped the Apple vs. PC ads...

I'm and old MAC, and look like a PC...

 

[MrCrowbar]

What? No 13"! I wanted a 13"!
Why is apple doing this to us?

Discontinued and replaced by the iPad pro?
Who wants a 13" laptop anyway.

I'm kinda happy that my 13" MPB (bought in Jun2 2009) is still the current model. 2 more months and it's a year old, yet still not obsolete.

 

[iDisk]

What? No 13"! I wanted a 13"!
Why is apple doing this to us?

Not to worry.

 

[troop231]

I couldn't help but LOL at another one of these threads, here's to the MBP's being refreshed this coming week