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MacBook Pro Upgrade At Photokina?

less then 5 months at the top?

Santa Rosa is supposedly going to be released in March sometime is that correct? So, if Apple waits until the end of October to release the C2D MPBs its lifeline (until a new release that is) is less than or just about 5 months. Does that seem troublesome to anyone else? Or maybe this is normal for Intel. I haven't had anything other then an Apple for years so I never paid attention.

This just kinda sucks cause there is no way I am paying full price for the CD MBP knowing full well that it'll be underpowered for what I need it to do in a month. Then there is the fact that if this is just a processor boost when it comes out, I should just wait longer even though I need to get one for my classes next spring semester. :confused:
 
tyroja00 said:
1) There is a design flaw (not too likely since it is just a drop in and the chip doesn't pump out that more heat) or Apple is finishing up a fresh design (hopefully).
2) There is a financial tactic, i.e. need to clear old stock, not best release time for market impact, etc.
3) They don't have the chips to make. Although this seems plausible since Apple is relatively a small player (compared to Dell or IBM/Lenovo) for Intel (5th in laptop market share and less than 5% of computer users). Of course, Intel is going to give the majority of chips to their oldest, largest customers (especially with the growing AMD). But, I don't see why they couldn't have shifted some chips from Mini (doesn't that use Merom? If so, then that destroys Mac-diehard arguments that Apple just got chips). Couldn't be too hard to just divert chips to spread market demand.
4) They have it out and are readying to release it and we are just not being patient.

Speaking of patients...
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1. This is possible. If they already comitted to changing the design somewhat, and something happened, they might be "fixing" the new design.
2. This is very likely. They might have over produced what they thought they were going to sell at back-to-school so they are trying to cut their losses.
3. Doubt it. They just signed on with Intel, there is no way Intel would push them aside at Apple's first new Intel chip anouncement. It looks good for the best Intel ships to be in Macs and since (well it seemed like this would be the case) Apple always has the best processors in their computers, Intel would gladly have enough of the top of the line chips for them since these chips probably have the highest profit margin for Intel.
4. Maybe. I guess we will see next Tuesday or so...
 
I would probably be really pissed, if I didnt have my thinkpad t43 (that drives me crazy because of the 280mb of wasted ram due to drivers to make it work) and the new cheap mac mini I picked up this past weekend to act as my media pc in my family room. Currently playing Tool in front row being shared by my windows xp box in the basement running itunes.

Sounds fantastic on my magnepan 3.5s. Ahh 750w+ of power! :D
 
hey everyone. been busy so havent had the chance to pop in here.

anyays, photokina came and went.. merom or no merom i was perfectly content with... my new MBP

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check out all my images on my flickr page in my sig.

i am super happy with it to say the least and not one bit disappointed. now i just need RAM!!!!!!!! (BTW it does run very well with 512)
 
undead-design said:
This just kinda sucks cause there is no way I am paying full price for the CD MBP knowing full well that it'll be underpowered for what I need it to do in a month. Then there is the fact that if this is just a processor boost when it comes out, I should just wait longer even though I need to get one for my classes next spring semester. :confused:
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What are you going to be doing in a month that you aren't doing now? If you are planning on doing computing that, in a month, will make CD obsolete then you might consider getting a much more powerful computer than the MBP.
 
Aaaaaaaagh!!!!

WHERE IS IT????

WHERE? WHERE? WHERE? WHERE?

OMIGODDDDD..... WHEREISITWHEREISITWHEREISIT?????!?!?!?!?

I think my VISA card is going to spontaneously combust.... right after I go into cardiac arrest and my brain liquefies, Ebola-style. CURSE YOU STEVE JOBS!!!!!! WHERE IS IT?!?????
 
I heard from a fellow that worked at Apple (in R&D) that the heat generated by the laptops were something of concern that they were advising be taken into consideration. Not too sure what that means, but this fellow mentioned that he/ she found that the current hinge design was egregiously inefficient for ventilation. So that's my two cents.
 
almost 1000 posts in one day? :D sunday it was still 1000 posts and now it's up to more than 2000 :D


well waiting for the MBP just leave's me more time to save up on money so maybe I can buy the 17inch instead of the 15 :D + more RAM + more HD...

so that's thinking positive ;)
 
I'm thinking of getting a mac mini to hold me over until the upgrade finally happens on the MBP... anyone have any input as to how the Intel graphics unit in the mini would handle something like Photoshop and Illustrator CS2 (given the system has the full 2GB of RAM)??
 
future proofing to an extent

ChickenSwartz said:
What are you going to be doing in a month that you aren't doing now? If you are planning on doing computing that, in a month, will make CD obsolete then you might consider getting a much more powerful computer than the MBP.
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well considering that I am using an old 1ghz iBook G4 right now I can't use Aperture and Final Cut is dragging ass, the C2D would be perfect. My major is Photographic Illustration so being able to do huge projects and renderings with Photoshop and Aperture are key things of importance to me. Not that the CD would be bad, its more or less an issue that I might not be buying another computer for 3 years again....so getting the best one I can get right now and having it be able to do what I need until the breaking point again. Buying a CD MBP right now wouldn't benefit me as I have already been waiting since July.
 
The wait already taken is what economists refer to as a "sunk cost". It should not be taken into consideration when you decide if you should buy now or not! ;) But yea, I know it still matters, emotionally...
 
oneighturbo said:
hey everyone. been busy so havent had the chance to pop in here.

anyays, photokina came and went.. merom or no merom i was perfectly content with... my new MBP

252773583_52ecb365c0_m.jpg


check out all my images on my flickr page in my sig.

i am super happy with it to say the least and not one bit disappointed. now i just need RAM!!!!!!!! (BTW it does run very well with 512)
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Congratulations onenightturbo!! I was wondering if you ever opened your box :)

--
Kenya

MBP today... MBP Saturday... MBP never
 
nodabs said:
I'm thinking of getting a mac mini to hold me over until the upgrade finally happens on the MBP... anyone have any input as to how the Intel graphics unit in the mini would handle something like Photoshop and Illustrator CS2 (given the system has the full 2GB of RAM)??
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I have a CD mini, with 2GB RAM, and use CS2 apps...and I'd say it's about as good as my PowerBook G4 (maybe just a little better). Universal apps a blazing fast, I love the mini. Final Cut Express runs great, so does ProTools, and Reason...but, as I said, all Universal.
You won't see much of a difference (I believe) between the CD and C2D for CS2 apps...Rosetta is great for what it is, but nothing compared to running an application natively.
You'll just have to run your Adobe products a bit slower than you want to...until (Q1/2) 2007.
 
I am REALLY ticked off!, i mean what the heck is going on. Just announce the darn thing already, even if it wont ship till April next year. My dad keeps asking when i will be ready to get a new computer and its been like "lets wait till next tuesday". Its soo bad i went to play with the current MBPs today to buy one but just couldnt bring myself to getting one. Cant get an iMac as its impractical for me. MacPro would be ideal but i need mobility. Funny thing is the price of a MBP can get me an iMac AND a MacBook. So whats my problem?..i dunno, i guess wary of GMA 950.

I swear an Apple emplyee close to Jobs reads MacRumors and constantly updates Jobs on what people are predicting, so he (Jobs) can be one step ahead. I wont be surprised if Steve announces these machines 2AM Christmas morning just so he can point and laugh at rumor sites.
 
Hey i just noticed i got promoted from "regular" to "6502". Noice!. At least something cheered me up today. Sigh....
 
ckodonnell said:
http://blog.wired.com/cultofmac/index.blog?entry_id=1563164

Just so we know we're not alone.
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And at least it's on Wired instead of some blog like macshrine (not that there's anything wrong with macshrine.) Perhaps someone at apple will start to see more of these pieces from major publications and sites and get their butt in gear with releasing the damn MBP already. It's just getting stupid.
 
HecubusPro said:
And at least it's on Wired instead of some blog like macshrine (not that there's anything wrong with macshrine.) Perhaps someone at apple will start to see more of these pieces from major publications and sites and get their butt in gear with releasing the damn MBP already. It's just getting stupid.
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Ive been reading these posts for months now. I just have to put my 2 cents in. I dont think that the core2duo upgrade is what most people are waiting for. I think it is more the random shutdowns/heat problem issue that people are waiting to be fixed as mbp's are 2,000$ +. I myself will not convert to a MAC until these issues are resolved. Its pointless to spend over two thousand dollars on a machine that will spend more time in repair than it will in your hands. I would buy a core duo mac today if there wasnt heat problems and random shutdowns.
 
Next Tuesday said:
Ive been reading these posts for months now. I just have to put my 2 cents in. I dont think that the core2duo upgrade is what most people are waiting for. I think it is more the random shutdowns/heat problem issue that people are waiting to be fixed as mbp's are 2,000$ +. I myself will not convert to a MAC until these issues are resolved. Its pointless to spend over two thousand dollars on a machine that will spend more time in repair than it will in your hands. I would buy a core duo mac today if there wasnt heat problems and random shutdowns.
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Dont forget the infamous whine as well as the latch issues. They claim its been fixed.....but thats still questionable
 
daneoni said:
Dont forget the infamous whine as well as the latch issues. They calim its been fixed.....but thats still questionable
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Oh yeh, ive heard they have a firmware update for the whine and i really havent heard anything too serious about the latch issue, but thanks for pointing those out too as i totally forgot about them. When those issues are resolved, I to, will be a pc to mac switcher.
 
I doubt Apple will wait for the Santa Rosa platform... and I'm 100% sure that the entire MacBook line will be updated sometime between now and the 26th of October.
 
Man, I'm sooooooo glad I bought a Macbook last week. It so rocks.

Is there anyway to tell what revision I have? I'm curious if I need to watch out for random shutdowns or discoloration problems.
 
XtraSmiley said:
Man, I'm sooooooo glad I bought a Macbook last week. It so rocks.

Is there anyway to tell what revision I have? I'm curious if I need to watch out for random shutdowns or discoloration problems.
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Revision is Rev A however week model is the 3rd and 4th digit of your serial number
 
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