Speedracer04 said:
Ditto, my first as well.... I'm not really mad, just frustrated at the delay.
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Ditto, my first as well.... I'm not really mad, just frustrated at the delay.
Reach said:
Of course we can adopt the usual fanboi mindset and try to goad ourselves into believing that the delays are due to something BETTER... Perhaps they made some revolutionary changes that are going to WoW us all off our socks (and as a added bonus the undies off the ladies too!) this coming Photokina. Some pundits will even point to the underwhelming iPod updates and cite that as the result of such a move, "They've pulled engineers off the iPod design teams to work on the MBP!"
What will we ultimately get? When will we get it? Hmm.. good questions
generik said:Of course we can adopt the usual fanboi mindset and try to goad ourselves into believing that the delays are due to something BETTER... Perhaps they made some revolutionary changes that are going to WoW us all off our socks (and as a added bonus the undies off the ladies too!) this coming Photokina. Some pundits will even point to the underwhelming iPod updates and cite that as the result of such a move, "They've pulled engineers off the iPod design teams to work on the MBP!"
What will we ultimately get? When will we get it? Hmm.. good questions
It will? WOW!
I'll buy two! (better not tell my other half tho' ...)
Does the faster model remove more clothing, have a great effect radius, or...? It's important to know these things when making a purchasing decision.
generik said:Of course we can adopt the usual fanboi mindset and try to goad ourselves into believing that the delays are due to something BETTER... Perhaps they made some revolutionary changes that are going to WoW us all off our socks (and as a added bonus the undies off the ladies too!) this coming Photokina. Some pundits will even point to the underwhelming iPod updates and cite that as the result of such a move, "They've pulled engineers off the iPod design teams to work on the MBP!"
What will we ultimately get? When will we get it? Hmm.. good questions
As more and more time goes on I would answer: "Less than wanted and later than needed". A pleasant surprise on Wednesday would be
- probably two more weeks though - and then................???I'm thinking tomorrow
Wednesday is the new Tuesday.
I think they'll be updated on the web site tonight, and in the stores in the morning. I didn't think they'd be released today, but I do feel if they're not released tomorrow, I'll stop watching. I'll still wait, but by then, I'd say it doesn't seem like a wise move from Apple.
Here's to tomorrow morning.
Wednesday is the new Tuesday.
I think they'll be updated on the web site tonight, and in the stores in the morning. I didn't think they'd be released today, but I do feel if they're not released tomorrow, I'll stop watching. I'll still wait, but by then, I'd say it doesn't seem like a wise move from Apple.
Here's to tomorrow morning.
louden said:
I think the main reason we saw the iMacs updated on Wednesday last week was because of the Labor Day holiday. Everyone was off Monday, so the updates got pushed to Wednesday.
Important Update!!!
I have mentioned this before, not sure if many have read, but my friend who works at an apple store, whom will remain nameless, informed me last week that he will be working late thursday this week, from 9pm to 4am, to move apple computers for new products! Other than that, there is no information on specific products, but it might just be the macbook pro's we've all been waiting for! What do you guys think? If not this week, which I hope it is, I Hope and Pray it's by the 26th!
I have mentioned this before, not sure if many have read, but my friend who works at an apple store, whom will remain nameless, informed me last week that he will be working late thursday this week, from 9pm to 4am, to move apple computers for new products! Other than that, there is no information on specific products, but it might just be the macbook pro's we've all been waiting for! What do you guys think? If not this week, which I hope it is, I Hope and Pray it's by the 26th!
robotx21 said:
hey there, why don't u ask yr friend about mbp, see if they're updating mbp merom any sooner so that we don't need to scratch our head for new rumors...
ergle2 said:LOL
Nope, Snowgrass.
Non-sequitur might be after that though!
I'll plan on buying the four core model then
MBP Rev B - when oh when will we ever see it?
maybe a redesign?!
Does anyone think that maybe the reason Apple hasn't actually said anything about the Macbook Pro is because they are busy doing the redesign. I recall hear that there was a problem with getting everything to fit and function, as well as the heat problem in the current Yonah MPBs....think that maybe they have something up their sleeves as the reason for the delay more then the lack of new chips? I just know that Apple likes to upgrade the designs on their computers when they change to new things. For example the G3 to G4 changes in design. Think we'll see a G4 to Intel soon now that all of the computers have them?
Just thought I'd throw that out there. This is my first post btw, I've been reading for awhile now.
Does anyone think that maybe the reason Apple hasn't actually said anything about the Macbook Pro is because they are busy doing the redesign. I recall hear that there was a problem with getting everything to fit and function, as well as the heat problem in the current Yonah MPBs....think that maybe they have something up their sleeves as the reason for the delay more then the lack of new chips? I just know that Apple likes to upgrade the designs on their computers when they change to new things. For example the G3 to G4 changes in design. Think we'll see a G4 to Intel soon now that all of the computers have them?
Just thought I'd throw that out there. This is my first post btw, I've been reading for awhile now.
hey guys,
i've been anxiously waiting to buy the new core 2 duo macbook pro, and i've been waiting for a couple weeks now, and i was really hoping that it would be coming out today...but i guess it makes sense it didn't because it was basically an ipod event. but it's really taking long now...when do you guys think it'll come out?
i looked at dell, alienware and another company with core 2's, and the shipping date for them are for the most part around the 20th of september. maybe apple will release them next week? i don't know if i can wait any longer...lol lemme know your thoughts.
i've been anxiously waiting to buy the new core 2 duo macbook pro, and i've been waiting for a couple weeks now, and i was really hoping that it would be coming out today...but i guess it makes sense it didn't because it was basically an ipod event. but it's really taking long now...when do you guys think it'll come out?
i looked at dell, alienware and another company with core 2's, and the shipping date for them are for the most part around the 20th of september. maybe apple will release them next week? i don't know if i can wait any longer...lol lemme know your thoughts.
chris07 said:
My money is on the 26th, I doubt they will be released next Tuesday. Here me Apple, if you don't come out with them by then, you lost at least 1 customer.
undead-design said:Does anyone think that maybe the reason Apple hasn't actually said anything about the Macbook Pro is because they are busy doing the redesign. I recall hear that there was a problem with getting everything to fit and function, as well as the heat problem in the current Yonah MPBs....think that maybe they have something up their sleeves as the reason for the delay more then the lack of new chips? I just know that Apple likes to upgrade the designs on their computers when they change to new things. For example the G3 to G4 changes in design. Think we'll see a G4 to Intel soon now that all of the computers have them?
Just thought I'd throw that out there. This is my first post btw, I've been reading for awhile now.
Welcome on your first post! What you have outlined is what we are hoping for: Merom, better engineered cooling system, fast swap hard drive bay, magnetic closure, better keyboard design, etc. Apple has had plenty of $$$ and engineers to get this done by now. IMO, lack of Merom chips is NOT the cause of this delayed Rev B introduction. So, I basically agree with your post - welcome again.
Cheers!!
bluetorch18 said:
I agree with you man. I've been waiting a long time for this...and virtually all the other companies have released their core 2's. We need ours! lol The new ipod's today were not too big, in my book...not even a touch screen ipod...I was surpised they called a special event just for this
From Hardmac.com...
http://www2.hardmac.com/news/2006-09-12/#5901
We'll see what happens.
http://www2.hardmac.com/news/2006-09-12/#5901
Hardmac.com said:
We'll see what happens.
Oh well...
I'm a former Mac user (owned 3 Macs from late 80s to around 1995) and someone who (like a lot of other ppl, I guess) has learned to put up with PCs/Windows since then. I've had several company laptops over the years and deciced finally to get my own machine (partly bcs I'm frustrated with my IT department who refuse to get me a new one). I almost bought a MBP in early August, but decided to hold off after reading all the Merom rumors. I know I know, compared to some of you my wait time has been quite short, but stll... I'm begining to lose hope that we'll see an updated MBP before the end of the year. Chances are, if updated MBPs are not released by the end of the month, I will get a Windows laptop. Hey, they may not be as pretty as a MBP, but they get the job done. This will be sad, so sad -- I really wanted to get a Mac again after all these years
I'm a former Mac user (owned 3 Macs from late 80s to around 1995) and someone who (like a lot of other ppl, I guess) has learned to put up with PCs/Windows since then. I've had several company laptops over the years and deciced finally to get my own machine (partly bcs I'm frustrated with my IT department who refuse to get me a new one). I almost bought a MBP in early August, but decided to hold off after reading all the Merom rumors. I know I know, compared to some of you my wait time has been quite short, but stll... I'm begining to lose hope that we'll see an updated MBP before the end of the year. Chances are, if updated MBPs are not released by the end of the month, I will get a Windows laptop. Hey, they may not be as pretty as a MBP, but they get the job done. This will be sad, so sad -- I really wanted to get a Mac again after all these years
Well i am buying my mbp on the 16 so i can get a free nano and i am not going to open for 14 days so that way if the mbp comes out by then i can return it and get the new one without paying the 10% stocking fee.
akadmon said:I'm a former Mac user (owned 3 Macs from late 80s to around 1995) and someone who (like a lot of other ppl, I guess) has learned to put up with PCs/Windows since then. I've had several company laptops over the years and deciced finally to get my own machine (partly bcs I'm frustrated with my IT department who refuse to get me a new one). I almost bought a MBP in early August, but decided to hold off after reading all the Merom rumors. I know I know, compared to some of you my wait time has been quite short, but stll... I'm begining to lose hope that we'll see an updated MBP before the end of the year. Chances are, if updated MBPs are not released by the end of the month, I will get a Windows laptop. Hey, they may not be as pretty as a MBP, but they get the job done. This will be sad, so sad -- I really wanted to get a Mac again after all these years
One word for you to hope for: Photokina
the MBPs WILL be updated this year. Not to do so would be beyond stupid for Apple. Steve is NOT stupid.
Silentwave said:
I hope you're right about Photokina. But "this year" is not good enough for me. I can't stand this company craptop I have and the prospect of going another 3 months without a new machine is simply unbearable. If nothing happens by the end of the month, I'm starting to research the Dells, the HPs et al., and pulling the trigger by the end of the first week of October.
akadmon said:
I don't blame anyone for impatience or need. Get what you want/need and be happy with it. If you can wait to the 25th/26th during Photokina, that would be the last possible date(s) I would think C2D MBP's would be available. I will say with 80% certainty that we'll see something by then (why 80%? because 20% of me expected them at the keynote today, so it makes sense in a weird way.
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