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More New Apple Products... This Tuesday?
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Because when he releases rumors based on his own track record he's been extremely accurate, historically speaking.
If Apple doesn't release new MBPs, I bet we'll see a bunch of outcrys flooding the forums... Until next week anyways.
it's getting to the point where it's almost fun. Every week you get to see everyone get all worked up and then fall in to the pits of despair again. And there are such fun, identifiable types!
- the ones who give up (I'm just buying a current model! I've convinced myself that I won't regret it!)
- the ones who give up and go to windows (I've never owned a mac, but this is the last time I'll let apple screw with me! I'm buying a dell because cutting off my nose to spite my face always works!)
- the faithful (I can wait forever. Jobs will not let me down *next* week!)
- the angry (I ******* hate ******* apple. They've screwed me over because they like to hurt people, especially me. I hate them I hate them I hate them.)
- the desperate (maybe it'll be tomorrow. or friday. apple could update on a friday. you never know. I'll just keep refreshing store.apple.com to make sure)
- the laid-back (meh, it'll get here when it gets here. Whatever. Now where'd I put my "pipe?")
- the laughing observers (see: this post)
The 9500 produce less heat and uses less power.. it got a 32bit shader, and the 9600 got the 64bit shader- so if "macbookpro" whants to be smart, it will use the 64bits 9600. a nice gpu
same with 9500 , its only uses 256 of ram , and the 9600 512
mhh
you know, the sad thing about MacRumors saying they have over 5 millions post on their forums is the quality of most replies can we raise it up by a level? (or two?)
peace!
you know, the sad thing about MacRumors saying they have over 5 millions post on their forums is the quality of most replies can we raise it up by a level? (or two?)
peace!
I wish the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro would have a baby.
If you know what I mean...
Take a MacBook Air, give it a 15 inch screen, a FireWire port, and an extra USB port. Bump the speed a bit and let me replace the battery.
That's it.
If you know what I mean...
Take a MacBook Air, give it a 15 inch screen, a FireWire port, and an extra USB port. Bump the speed a bit and let me replace the battery.
That's it.
While I understand what you are saying, I don't think you are aware of the fact that the touch screens on the iPhone and the iPod Touch are not the same technology as the touch screen on your Samsung. The apple touch screen uses a capacitive touch technology, it is what enables you to use your finger in the process, but what inhibits you from using something such as your fingernail. Thus it isn't a "decree from the Lord God Jobs" restricting the sensitivity, it is a fundamental limitation of the specific technology. You would be better off blaming your fingernail for not having a capacitive effect then blaming it on Jobs.
If you do not like capacitive touch, then I wouldn't suggest buying an iPhone or iPod Touch. If you would in fact like to learn more about capacitive touch, here is a really great article.
This week?
Hello, Brand new to this forum and to Mac's. I went shopping at a local Best Buy today and wanted to purchase a new laptop before leaving the store. I was prompted to wait until the end of the week and then come back to buy the new MacBook Pro. (I did not hear that from them ). I thanked them for the heads up and said I'd see them in a few days. Then, I visited the local Apple store and picked the brain of an employee. He refused to even acknowledge the release of the new model when I asked about it. After a few more questions I asked him about student discounts on the Airbook and he said that they do not offer the discount on new product lines. I then asked if they would be removing the discount on the new MacBook Pro coming out this week like they did on the Airbook and he said "no, they will be eligible for the 10% discount like the old MacBook Pro's." At that point he got really quite and then said "if you have any more questions feel free to ask" and walked away abruptly.
I've been holding off as long as possible for a new PC to see how the Vista updates faired, but when I went through the MacBook user guide I was simply dumbfounded and fell in love. The Vaio (SV (?)) was my top choice before this since they are very similar technology wise (IIRC). Now I'm REALLY excited for this new MacBook to come out and crossing my fingers that my DELL doesn't stop working before it's released (and even tonight for that matter).
Hello, Brand new to this forum and to Mac's. I went shopping at a local Best Buy today and wanted to purchase a new laptop before leaving the store. I was prompted to wait until the end of the week and then come back to buy the new MacBook Pro. (I did not hear that from them
). I thanked them for the heads up and said I'd see them in a few days. Then, I visited the local Apple store and picked the brain of an employee. He refused to even acknowledge the release of the new model when I asked about it. After a few more questions I asked him about student discounts on the Airbook and he said that they do not offer the discount on new product lines. I then asked if they would be removing the discount on the new MacBook Pro coming out this week like they did on the Airbook and he said "no, they will be eligible for the 10% discount like the old MacBook Pro's." At that point he got really quite and then said "if you have any more questions feel free to ask" and walked away abruptly.I've been holding off as long as possible for a new PC to see how the Vista updates faired, but when I went through the MacBook user guide I was simply dumbfounded and fell in love. The Vaio (SV (?)) was my top choice before this since they are very similar technology wise (IIRC). Now I'm REALLY excited for this new MacBook to come out and crossing my fingers that my DELL doesn't stop working before it's released (and even tonight for that matter).
Mac Mini update?!
Article left out mention of the overdue Mac Mini update.
Folks may not like the system on this website, but it sells very well. On Amazon it beats the iMac in sales so it shouldn't be ignored. I hope Apple doesn't continue to ignore it as well. Of course I'd rather have a slightly larger machine with standard 3.5" drive (1TB would make an awesome media server), but I'd settle for an update to Santa Rosa and 802.11n.
Article left out mention of the overdue Mac Mini update.
Folks may not like the system on this website, but it sells very well. On Amazon it beats the iMac in sales so it shouldn't be ignored. I hope Apple doesn't continue to ignore it as well. Of course I'd rather have a slightly larger machine with standard 3.5" drive (1TB would make an awesome media server), but I'd settle for an update to Santa Rosa and 802.11n.
You want to know my big fear?
Well I'll tell ya anyway, that they will release a new MBP, but they will have incorporated some nasty design feature from the MB, like that horrible keyboard, and it'll turn the MBP into a dog .... and then I won't be able to get my hands on an old design. Jez talk about the horns of a dilemma!
Well I'll tell ya anyway, that they will release a new MBP, but they will have incorporated some nasty design feature from the MB, like that horrible keyboard, and it'll turn the MBP into a dog .... and then I won't be able to get my hands on an old design. Jez talk about the horns of a dilemma!
The 9500 produce less heat and uses less power.. it got a 32bit shader, and the 9600 got the 64bit shader- so if "macbookpro" whants to be smart, it will use the 64bits 9600. a nice gpu
same with 9500 , its only uses 256 of ram , and the 9600 512
*creams pants* One can hope right?
Just for funsies, here's the Nvidia tech spec sheets on the various mobile cards listed so far:
8600M (currently used in the MBP)
http://www.nvidia.com/object/geforce_8600M_techspecs.html
9500M (is identical to the 8600M)
http://www.nvidia.com/object/geforce_9500M_techspecs.html
9600M
(page exists but looks like it's just a placeholder for now)
Are the 9500M/9600M out yet? If not, when is their expected release date?
Who says it isn't a decent baseline product? Who complains about the Macbook not being decent enough? Its basically a pre-SR Macbook without the keyboard and display.
I think people see the small size and assume its underpowered. Its plenty powerful enough for most users.
According to the buyer's guide the MBP hasn't been updated in over 260 days, but the iMac and Mini aren't that far behind at over 200 days each. The iMac, for example, has yet to see a single refresh since the introduction of the new design. Obviously a simple spec upgrade is a strong possibility.
No, I am not making it up. I came across this forum in search for an actual release date thinking it was well known, but have learned otherwise since reading through these posts.
Hello, Brand new to this forum and to Mac's. I went shopping at a local Best Buy today and wanted to purchase a new laptop before leaving the store. I was prompted to wait until the end of the week and then come back to buy the new MacBook Pro. (I did not hear that from them
I've been holding off as long as possible for a new PC to see how the Vista updates faired, but when I went through the MacBook user guide I was simply dumbfounded and fell in love. The Vaio (SV (?)) was my top choice before this since they are very similar technology wise (IIRC). Now I'm REALLY excited for this new MacBook to come out and crossing my fingers that my DELL doesn't stop working before it's released (and even tonight for that matter).
Anyone on here will be quick to tell you that Apple retail employees aren't really privy to release dates, and if they somehow become privy, NDAs would threaten their jobs if they told you.
However, on an unrelated point, the employee was wrong about the education discount not applying to the Macbook Air. You can get the Air for $1699 with the education discount.
I don't know of any 802.11n chipsets in the current "n" routers that is able to support WDS.
PM me if you want a Airport Express, I have one that has never been used.
PM me if you want a Airport Express, I have one that has never been used.
I really like the MB keyboard alot better than the MBP (i've owned both computers). I'll be getting the MBP as soon as the release comes out regardless but I really hope that they change the keyboard over to the MB style for this revision (they WILL switch it over eventually....the only question is when).
I really hope they keep the MBP the same. I definitely prefer it to the MB keyboard. Call me a traditionalist, but that's how it is for me.
My same concern. But Amazon and MacMall will have the old MBPs for at least a couple of weeks.
I've owned all three portables now. I like the chicklet style keyboard the best. To be honest though, my favorite keyboard of the three is the one on the air. The backlighting aside, the feel of the keyboard is so great, better than the MBs even though they look similar. If the MBPs get the same keyboard as the air has, I think a lot of the people who are saying they don't want the chicklet style will be pleasantly surprised.
Whatever is being released this week, getting up a little early on Tuesdays to see what's being released has become really routine and like a little mini-christmas from Apple. I hope they keep the Tuesday updates coming!
Actually, I believe the iMacs have seen small BTO option upgrades since its initial release last August. Also, the available processor speeds have been bumped up since then (the one I'm typing on now is a 2.0 GHz processor; the minimum now is 2.4 GHz).