I'm planning to upgrade my current MBP, and I'm wondering whether to wait for the next refresh or just get the current i7, HD 6750m, 15".
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Macbook Pro: Wait or not?
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You could be waiting 8 months for a refresh. If you need it, get it, if you don't, wait. There will always be something newer and better around the corner once you buy. But if you keep waiting, you'll never have one.
Wow creative question, maybe could you word it differently next time so it sounds less common than you might get more views but this stupid and useless question has been asked soo many times.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1208712/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1208015/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1205226/
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Sorry may have been a bit harsh when wording it!
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1208712/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1208015/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1205226/
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Sorry may have been a bit harsh when wording it!
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Well, aren't you just a ray of sunshine. To everybody else: Yeah, I think I might just pickup one next week or so. Thanks for your help guys
Well, aren't you just a ray of sunshine. To everybody else: Yeah, I think I might just pickup one next week or so. Thanks for your help guys
He may be a ray of sunshine, but he does have a point, this forum is littered with this question, you might want to use the search button the next time around, most questions that pop-up on here have already been answered hundreds of time.
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Remember this:
If you ask the question should I wait? Then the answer is yes otherwise you would need one immediately and would have not asked the question.
If you ask the question should I wait? Then the answer is yes otherwise you would need one immediately and would have not asked the question.
Well you have a relatively new MBP right now, why do you want to get something else? Is the computer serving all of your needs?
Personally I had an 06 black MB with upgraded internals and I just got a new 13 inch MBP. For pretty much all of the applications I use (havent used Aperture/Pixelmator yet) I'm getting great performance.
If you are never waiting on your computer, there's no reason to get a new SNB machine as you're obviously not going to see any benefits.
Personally I had an 06 black MB with upgraded internals and I just got a new 13 inch MBP. For pretty much all of the applications I use (havent used Aperture/Pixelmator yet) I'm getting great performance.
If you are never waiting on your computer, there's no reason to get a new SNB machine as you're obviously not going to see any benefits.
The MBP in my sig is from way back in 2009. So since I'm about to start my diploma, i'm thinking of an upgrade/.
Why is that even relevant?
If you're starting your diploma it doesn't necessitate you buy a new laptop.
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I'm planning to go into rendering and video editing, and my old one feels really sluggy using Blender and such.
Well if you feel the performance is lacking then buy a new laptop.
If you feel the performance is fine, then keep your old laptop.
Sorry if these answers seem trivial but ... Your question really is a no-brainer. I don't understand what there is to debate here.
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Dude, you already have a solid laptop.
Wait until the update from after the refresh and then you'll get your money's worth then.
BUT... If you really really really want it now, and have the money... The only person stopping you is yourself.
Wait until the update from after the refresh and then you'll get your money's worth then.
BUT... If you really really really want it now, and have the money... The only person stopping you is yourself.
Yeah I agree.
I mean, I just bought a 2011 MBP last week. I knew I didn't need it, but I wanted it and had the money to spare so I just went for it.
Lol, don't waste time beating yourself up about it. If you know you're going to regret it when the new one comes out then simply don't buy it.
Thing with me was I started this very same debate in December of last year... I held out until the last week of January and got the C2D. 3 and a half weeks later the refresh came in and man was I kicking myself for being impatient.
Good thing the Apple rep I talked to understood and was cool with everything with the refund so I could buy the newer 13" MBP.
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Why is it stupid and useless?
I believe you contradict yourself in your subjective view, by stating that the OP's question is useless. Where as in reality, the answer to this question, im sure, would be of great interest to the OP!
You may perceive the OP's question as stupid and useless, however, you response is even more stupid! As what have you gained by making your statement? Plainly, contempt and disdain for the OP? You then go on to answer the OP by providing links -
Why is it stupid and useless?
I believe you contradict yourself in your subjective view, by stating that the OP's question is useless. Where as in reality, the answer to this question, im sure, would be of great interest to the OP!
You may perceive the OP as stupid and useless, however, you response is even more stupid! As what have you gained by making your statement: Plainly, contempt and disdain for the OP? You then go on to answer the OP by providing links -
Someone took a philosophy class in college.
Why is it stupid and useless?
I believe you contradict yourself in your subjective view, by stating that the OP's question is useless. Where as in reality, the answer to this question, im sure, would be of great interest to the OP!
You may perceive the OP's question as stupid and useless, however, you response is even more stupid! As what have you gained by making your statement? Plainly, contempt and disdain for the OP? You then go on to answer the OP by providing links -
Personal gain isn't primarily looked for here as most of us responding are doing it to help others.
I get what you're saying though.
The reason he posted it was for others benefit, and he does have a valid point. Questions like these can be answered by simply READING instead of creating redundant posts day after day.
I'm not saying this topic was pointless, however the guy that posted that he could have just read instead of posting has a valid reason for saying what he did.
But yea, what the OP should do is just read the plethora of other threads already posted about this.
more like 8 months..... a slight upgrade in the specs is expected but it would not make sense to issue a new design just 8 months after making a new one....i think at least a year is whats expected from the time the last one was release.....
I was actually in the exact same position you were in. I had a 2.26 13" MBP and wanted to upgrade to a 15" MBP, but wasn't sure if I should wait or not. Amazon however made up my mind for me when they ran their 20% promotion. I'm really glad I have it now anyway. It's a lot more powerful than my 13" MBP and I'm loving the bigger screen. No regrets