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New Mac at WWDC?
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No new macs but hopefully spec bumps. I'd wait to the 8th or 9th minimum or the following week June 16th just in case. I really am hoping for the new iPhone since mine screen completely cracked and is developing slow lines across the display.
You just never know buddy, I wouldn't take the risk. chances are low however it could be a tablet thing. that might suit what you want?!
I think there's a good chance of an update in the next few months, but a slim to none chance of a WWDC update.
Yeah if you're really that scared, well then wait...But chances are like REAL slim...
Just wait , theres no rush in getting a macbook or imac , the promo ends september theres plenty of time
Most unlikely in my view. Possibly a tweak, but I'd expect a focus on iPhone and possibly the iTouch at WWDC. In general, computer changes tend to be announced in September/October and/or January/February, rather than early in the summer.
Cheers and good luck
Cheers and good luck
update
Since the Back to School promo ends in early September, it is possible (but not probable) that Apple will update their MacBook's specs before the promo ends. Not at WWDC, though. The problem that currently exists (won't say the same for a few months down the road) is that there aren't any existing processor chips to update to, and a slight upgrade (.2 or even .3GHz) is not noticeable by the average, or even moderately intensive, user. To the OP: I hate to be redundant since ten other people have said the exact same thing, but let me reiterate. Wait. As a consumer, the only thing that will incite buyer's remorse is being impetuous. I am 99.9% certain that WWDC will not introduce any upgrades to their laptop line, but it is still wise to be patient.
Since the Back to School promo ends in early September, it is possible (but not probable) that Apple will update their MacBook's specs before the promo ends. Not at WWDC, though. The problem that currently exists (won't say the same for a few months down the road) is that there aren't any existing processor chips to update to, and a slight upgrade (.2 or even .3GHz) is not noticeable by the average, or even moderately intensive, user. To the OP: I hate to be redundant since ten other people have said the exact same thing, but let me reiterate. Wait. As a consumer, the only thing that will incite buyer's remorse is being impetuous. I am 99.9% certain that WWDC will not introduce any upgrades to their laptop line, but it is still wise to be patient.
Most notebook CPU updates in the last few years have been moderate GHz improvements, although there have been new chipsets and a die shrink. There are other components that can be updated, which, with a small CPU bump, may be enough for an update.
I'd say 133 MHz bumps, due to the recent Intel CPU updates.
I also think that apple has to milk a bit of margin from its current line up of computers. Processor price falls but the price of the computer does not.
I am waiting on the quad core nahelem to arrive with an OLED screen. That should make me happy.
And snow leopard.
Then I will be happy
And a new iphone.
And then I will be happy
A new apple tablet...
I am waiting on the quad core nahelem to arrive with an OLED screen. That should make me happy.
And snow leopard.
Then I will be happy
And a new iphone.
And then I will be happy
A new apple tablet...
Aside from phones and media players, it's really unlikely that Apple will alienate recent buyers of the new computers by pulling the curtain on personal computer "upgrades."
It will be interesting to see, other than iPhone 3.0's enhancements, whether there'll be a price war brewing with AT&T and Sprint's exlcusive on the Palm Pre. Coming in a few months will be the new Android phones, including the Garmin/Asus nuviphone and the Toshiba line of Windows Mobile devices using the faster processors.
It will be interesting to see, other than iPhone 3.0's enhancements, whether there'll be a price war brewing with AT&T and Sprint's exlcusive on the Palm Pre. Coming in a few months will be the new Android phones, including the Garmin/Asus nuviphone and the Toshiba line of Windows Mobile devices using the faster processors.
I think we'll see a silent update to keep the alu mb's ahead of the plastic mb. Also the low mbp will be able to take 8gb ram like the other two mbp's. (that's what I'm waitin for).
Basically there won't be am announcement, and there won't be new features. But it's enough to wait 4 days for.
Basically there won't be am announcement, and there won't be new features. But it's enough to wait 4 days for.
Call me crazy but I actually think that June WILL provide with an update to MBP. Check out the last 2 years of updates.... every 8 months... and guess what the 8th month is June 2009... get ready for an update.
UPDATES TO MAC BOOK PRO (Source: MacRumors Buyer's Guide):
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UPDATES TO MAC BOOK PRO (Source: MacRumors Buyer's Guide):
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And the last time there was a June update was not long before Leopard came. Now we're on the eve of Snow, all the more reason we'll see an update, if only silent.
don't forget matte screen on the 15"
also, apple needs to start offering intel SSDs instead of the crap BTO option they have now.