Hope for the best...but expect the opposite. That's what i've learned in recent years when anticipating new Apple hardware.
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Hope for the best...but expect the opposite. That's what i've learned in recent years when anticipating new Apple hardware.
what exactly is the difference between usb 3.1 10gbps and thunderbolt 3? the ability to run displayport 1.2 over usbc/a?
If I had the money and had a real need, I would consider it, but since its a major redesign since the Retina in 2012, this is sure to have its fare share of early adopter issues. Will continue to enjoy my Early 2015 MacBook Pro 13 which is not even being fully maximized. For those suffering through the long wait, I am sure you will be glad to take the weight off your wallet or credit card. I hope DDR4 and 512 GBs of storage standard.
So is the 13 inch model. At least, I've got that one and it's my very first Mac. Bought it last February, so no need for me to upgrade. I mean, it works absolutely fantastic. So far I've only had some issues related to software (which can be fixed of course). In terms of speed it does a pretty remarkable job in my opinion.
However, I am very curious about the next models. Would be good to see the MacBook Pro getting a decent upgrade, as the past few years have been pretty stall at that point. Since the first rMBP only some hardware upgrades. Looking forward to what they're gonna show us.
Because these technologies don't matter that much.
Kind of a sales bummer for Apple to 'still' not have the new Macs available. My niece just bought a new MacBook for College cause' she, and thousands of other students, have to have one 'now', not by the end of the year.
I see that Thunderbolt 3 will use the same connection as USB-C. So people with the old Thunderbolt 1 and 2 cables and hardware will need an adapter.
Please could you articulate what your niece would suddenly be able to do on an updated MacBook Pro with slightly better hardware specs, that she can't do on the model she's just purchased?
A new iMac by the end of the year would be nice.
It is shame for Apple that they sell 2 years old hardware for price of a brand new one.
It is shame for Apple that they sell 2 years old hardware for price of a brand new one.
I definitely agree about the pricing
But let's not kid ourselves; the current rMBPs are still awfully capable.
I want a 3tb SSD MBP just to make it worth it lol. Seriously...
When I bought my first Mac earlier this year, I've had this feeling like "hmm, maybe I should wait for a while". And that was just because of all the rumors I heard about an upcoming new model. But then I realized: even if there are groundbreaking changes, I don't think it would matter that much to me. So I decided to buy it anyway. Haven't regret that, and I won't even if a new model is announced this September.
Of course I'd love the new features, but at the other hand... what my current MacBook Pro (see signature for specs) offers so far is very, very good. I'm truly amazed by this machine. It may not be the best one, but that's simply because I didn't have the money. And I don't use software like Photoshop, Final Cut Pro etc. Only 'heavy' software I use is VMware, and that works fine. Also got Windows 10 running in Bootcamp (use that for school and to manage my Cisco routers/switches with). Thanks to Continuity it makes a great companion to my other Apple devices. Love it. Never felt like this about a computer. May sound a bit overreactive, but that's how I feel about it.
Anyway, going a bit offtopic. I think people should buy a Mac when they need it, and shouldn't wait for a new model just because it has new features. Unless of course, you do care about having the newest of the newest OR if your current one is pretty old already. While I am very interested in what the next MacBook Pro will offer, I'm not going to be all over it for at least a few years.
For the love of god, just announce and ship the new Macbook Pro laptops already. Enough with the waiting!
I have a bad feeling that they'll be more capable even after the introduction of the new ones - if they remove SD Card slot and there will be only USB-C ports and audio jack, I'll have to purchase another backpack for all those damn adaptors. If they will have included one USB-A, it would be better for the transition. And if they remove SD Card, we'll lose way how to expand storage on-demand.I definitely agree about the pricing
But let's not kid ourselves; the current rMBPs are still awfully capable.
That seems correct. I also think the MacBook Pro update will be a separate Keynote with all the updated information they will provide.
If Apple is holding off updating the iMac and MBP until Kaby Lake that means there will be no iMac/MBP update in 2016 at all. The only Kaby Lake chips expected to ship this year are Core M chips appropriate for the Macbook. Kaby Lake chips appropriate for the iMac/MBP aren't shipping until 2017.
I have a bad feeling that they'll be more capable even after introduction of the new ones - if they remove SD Card slot and there will be only USB-C ports and audio jack, I'll have to purchase another backpack for all those damn adaptors. If they included one USB-A, it would be better for the transition. And if they remove SD Card, we'll lose way how to expand storage on-demand.
I really do sympathise with your situation. I'm hoping that a significant CPU boost, larger storage options, and even quicker SSDs should soften the blow. It's only a matter of time until Apple do away with all this stuff, I'm afraid. Best look at the positives.
Remember the fallout with the first rMBP when they got rid of Firewire, Ethernet, the optical drive, and the Line In jack, all in one move? It's not perfect, but it's gonna happen; for better or for worse. Let's see how the performance is!
I would like the ability to upgrade to a 3tb drive after I purchase it. :-/