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MacBooks, Not MacBook Pros on Tuesday?
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hmm, this may anger lots of people. but if this is true, then hopefully when the mbp update does come, it'll be worth the wait.
but a macbook update is better than no update at all
but a macbook update is better than no update at all
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I do hope it will be an update for the MBP. We'll see tomorrow.
I do hope it will be an update for the MBP. We'll see tomorrow.
New MBs insted of MBPs would be like a swift kick in the crotch.
I need a new computer before I start med school and decided to go with a MBP to replace my rapidly dying Toshiba, but after waiting and waiting I'm not so sure switching over to the Apple side would be the healthiest thing to do, judging by all the stress and self-destructive behavior that Apple creates in its customers (though perhaps this affliction is limited to the MR population). I've even deprived myself of sleep by waking up early these past Tuesdays to check the store updates. I feel like this kind of thing could lead to other compulsions and destructive habits. Before I know it I'll be chain-smoking in front of my computer each Tuesday morning waiting for the store to go down in one Firefox tab while playing online poker and posting "OMG...store's been down for 41.235 minutes!" in other tabs.
Damn you Apple! At least with Big Tobacco you know exactly what's coming.
I need a new computer before I start med school and decided to go with a MBP to replace my rapidly dying Toshiba, but after waiting and waiting I'm not so sure switching over to the Apple side would be the healthiest thing to do, judging by all the stress and self-destructive behavior that Apple creates in its customers (though perhaps this affliction is limited to the MR population). I've even deprived myself of sleep by waking up early these past Tuesdays to check the store updates. I feel like this kind of thing could lead to other compulsions and destructive habits. Before I know it I'll be chain-smoking in front of my computer each Tuesday morning waiting for the store to go down in one Firefox tab while playing online poker and posting "OMG...store's been down for 41.235 minutes!" in other tabs.
Damn you Apple! At least with Big Tobacco you know exactly what's coming.
I couldn't agree more...I have been so excited about switching to an MBP from my IBM but all of this waiting and insanity about Tuesday's is making me doubt if I could survive in a mac world....
... or maybe it will get a low-grade standalone GPU. Man, I would **** my pants if I had bought one a month ago and they did that.
Ok lets follow the logic of the post and assume for a moment that all the info is correct (which makes no sense)
MB refresh (which I do not believe) but along with the refresh, are some price increases to the point that the MB and the MBP are the same price.
That would mean a merge of the two lines (highly unlikely).
Basically for a little bigger disk, a little faster CPU and a mediocre graphic card all MB customers get the privilege of paying Uncle Steve $1,000.00 more.
Pro customers have to get a DELL.
Yea it does not make sense at all.
MB refresh (which I do not believe) but along with the refresh, are some price increases to the point that the MB and the MBP are the same price.
That would mean a merge of the two lines (highly unlikely).
Basically for a little bigger disk, a little faster CPU and a mediocre graphic card all MB customers get the privilege of paying Uncle Steve $1,000.00 more.
Pro customers have to get a DELL.
Yea it does not make sense at all.
Blu-Ray
The MacBook are getting updated with blu-ray drives... MBPro update has to wait... LOL...
Seriously though, I have mixed feelings. I'm waiting for a MBP update to buy one. I was hoping for one at MW as my current laptop is dying (physically failing) and I'm hoping it'll hold out until a MBP update comes out, if not I'll just buy whatever is available when it does die. That said I'd gladly wait an extra month if it meant a substantial redesign of the MBP vs. just a penyren upgrade. I'm thinking thinner/lighter, newer keyboard and blu-ray built in.
My fear is that they stick 3G or WiMax in it... both of which I could careless about, if I ever wanted such functionality I'd add it on via USB.
Oh, and I'd also totally jump on a MBP without a built in DVD drive... oh now that would be heaven, a MacBookProAir is my dream machine... big hard drive, fast graphics and ast processor, no DVD but I would want GB Ethernet, 11n WiFi and BT built in.. external Blu-Ray drive via ExpressCard...
Apple needs more models... more options... not many, just a few more...
The MacBook are getting updated with blu-ray drives... MBPro update has to wait... LOL...
Seriously though, I have mixed feelings. I'm waiting for a MBP update to buy one. I was hoping for one at MW as my current laptop is dying (physically failing) and I'm hoping it'll hold out until a MBP update comes out, if not I'll just buy whatever is available when it does die. That said I'd gladly wait an extra month if it meant a substantial redesign of the MBP vs. just a penyren upgrade. I'm thinking thinner/lighter, newer keyboard and blu-ray built in.
My fear is that they stick 3G or WiMax in it... both of which I could careless about, if I ever wanted such functionality I'd add it on via USB.
Oh, and I'd also totally jump on a MBP without a built in DVD drive... oh now that would be heaven, a MacBookProAir is my dream machine... big hard drive, fast graphics and ast processor, no DVD but I would want GB Ethernet, 11n WiFi and BT built in.. external Blu-Ray drive via ExpressCard...
Apple needs more models... more options... not many, just a few more...
I wonder if they would put a GeForce 9300M in the MB and are waiting for the GeForce 9600M or better to be available before they release a MacBook Pro.
The Best Buy prices could just be place holders. AppleInsider is saying Apple stores may be doing this too because some are associating prices WELL below the MBP.
I think the pro line will never loose the optic drive.
Need to record your vids to dvd, your music for the djays, code for programmers ...
And to see dvd movies for those that dont want to rend from itunes .
First of all, I apologize for my bad english...I hope you'll understand the meaning of my post.
Since we have now 3 lines of Apple laptops (MB, MBP and Air), Apple is maybe going to dismiss the MBP series (or the MP one...), so that we'll have only two lines, just like it was until January. They maybe want to 'merge' MB and MBP, in order to push non-pro users to buy the Air.
Since we have now 3 lines of Apple laptops (MB, MBP and Air), Apple is maybe going to dismiss the MBP series (or the MP one...), so that we'll have only two lines, just like it was until January. They maybe want to 'merge' MB and MBP, in order to push non-pro users to buy the Air.
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Has no one thought it could be both Macbook and Macbook Pro releases tomorrow!
Go apple make all budgets droole. . .
You would rock the world of apple updates!! And forum rumors forever!!
Has no one thought it could be both Macbook and Macbook Pro releases tomorrow!
Go apple make all budgets droole. . .
You would rock the world of apple updates!! And forum rumors forever!!
I'm hoping both get updated with penryn tomorrow, but logically think it will be the MBP. It would very funny (ironic) if it is just the MB's tomorrow, instead of the MBP's.
First of all, I apologize for my bad english...I hope you'll understand the meaning of my post.
Since we have now 3 lines of Apple laptops (MB, MBP and Air), Apple is maybe going to dismiss the MBP series (or the MP one...), so that we'll have only two lines, just like it was until January. They maybe want to 'merge' MB and MBP, in order to push non-pro users to buy the Air.
This is an interesting theory...and it sort of makes sense from a marketing point of view.
"My Apple Certified Retailer in northwest Arkansas told my dad that they were 100% out of all non-Air portables, both Macbooks and Macbook Pros. He also told us that both would be updated on Tuesday, since that's when their order for them is going out. Apparently they are dropping the white model Macbook and going with a black option and an aluminum option, as well as adding backlit keyboards and LED screens. MBPs are getting Penryn processors, the choice between 256 and 512 megabytes of VRAM, and the chicklet keyboard found on the air and the macbook. Of course, both new portables will have multi-touch trackpads."
My dream update, LOL. I just want an aluminum casing on the current MacBook!
My dream update, LOL. I just want an aluminum casing on the current MacBook!
He is just posting rumors as he hears them and sorting them according to the validity of the source. I see nothing wrong with that....he could just not post any rumors and not have to take crap from everyone.
They are rumors people...not fact!
It may seem like a "cover-your-ass" but there's a reason the original story ("MacBook Pros on Tuesday") was rewritten to "New Apple Products on Tuesday".
This is that reason. Besides, predicting MacBook updates is so not a cover-your-ass story, as it's an entirely illogical update. It makes no sense. If I wanted to cover-my-ass and pick another likely possibility, MacBook updates would be at the bottom of the list.
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