Well I know that the chips weren't approved initially, but does that mean that they were DISapproved?
They just might not have approved them YET. Does that make sense?
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Well I know that the chips weren't approved initially, but does that mean that they were DISapproved?
They just might not have approved them YET. Does that make sense?
That's exciting. Jweinberg's note makes me highly suspicious. I never would have made a serious thought as to them being released so early, but now I'm not so sure.
That would be amazing though. *crosses fingers*
The problem with FCC certification applies only to the wireless chipset - and then only when running in 802.11n (it is approved by the FCC to run in 802.11a/b/g).
Apple will not use this chipset in any Mac Pro, Mac Mini, MacBook or MacBook Pro. So FCC certification is not holding up Apple releasing new MacBook (Pros).
This is interesting! Sony just announced its new Vaio laptop to be released on July 14th. I'm pretty sure it's sporting the new Montevina chip, since the FSB is 1066 MHz and the clock speed goes up to 2.53 GHz. So if Sony is announcing this laptop right on Montevina launch date, is it possible that the chips are FCC approved?
I have my fingers crossed for early August. I will definitely be making my purchase in the first or second week of August, so I hope we have a new MacBook at that time. If not I'll opt to get a reliable current model!
Mabey or they might just anounce it then relese it after the back to school promo
I guess I'll phone apple to return my incoming iMac.
NOT!
I've waited approximately 2 years for a MBP revision....But I grew old so i've settled on the amazing iMac!
As for the MBP revision, I would expect them to announce it in January... Atleast after 10/15 (What a great day for taxes and the end of the ipod rebates).
Wouldn't you think that Apple would use an event to unveil the new MacBook.
I don't think Apple would just surprise us with such a big announcement. But Apple has done this before.
I don't think Apple would just surprise us with such a big announcement. But Apple has done this before.
Why not? If they update the macbook now, they will only get more attention. The iPhone certainly won't get in the background. Apple will be in the news as the founder and manufacturer of a great phone and the news will be they also released a new notebook.
I think the iPhone attracted more people to apple (even windows lovers) and with the upgrade of the macbook more people might be interested in it since they own de iPhone 3G (or 2G). It would be brilliant timing.
Just my point of view
#I hope it's understandable what I wrote. My English isn't that good. My apologies#
Since when did Apple need an event for a product revision?
It's not so much as a "new MacBook" as a revised MacBook.
Last year the iPhone release was June 29th or something.... and then beginning of August *BOOM* new iMacs...September *BOOM* iPod Touch. Apple likes to keep things rolling.
They wouldn't need an event unless the case was completely redesigned, you're right. They didn't have an event for the original debut of the MacBook because of the similarities between the iBook case. The aluminum iMacs were a transition from plastic, and therefore got a keynote. If there's just a spec update, and if the "leaked" pictures of an easy-access HDD MacBook Pro are true, then it'll be a silent update. Silent as in no keynote.
i hate this waying. but im going to try to wait it out. the latest is mid-augest. if no update by then. then i will get the current one. im going to wait right before i go away. then i use those few days to learn and get use to the macbook... but this waiting is very very hard
Well, the good new is that intel should be releasing the Montevina platform tomorrow. However, I believe that apple wont realease a revised macbook until sometime in August, and it will most likley be a silent update. Anywho, I am still waiting on this refresh because it will be my first mac, and I hope it releases before my classes start (first week of september!)
But... This will be a case upgrade on the MBP and the MB since the introduction of the MBP. So I don't see how Apple wouldn't use a keynote to unveil new designs, even if they are slight. Anyway, I think Apple will want to give attention to the laptops since it is getting close to back-to-school.
They could be doing a silent update now, for the new chipset and then a rehaul in November-January where there would be a case redesign
It doesn't say anywhere, nor is there proof that the case will be changed for this update.
Seriously...show me where it says they are changing the case this update and prove me wrong.
Yes there are leaked photos, but that doesn't mean we're gonna be seeing it now and not in 4 months time.
It doesn't say anywhere, nor is there proof that the case will be changed for this update.
Seriously...show me where it says they are changing the case this update and prove me wrong.
Yes there are leaked photos, but that doesn't mean we're gonna be seeing it now and not in 4 months time.
Heh, heh join the club! Apple (in voice of Darth Vader): "Your petty sanity be damned...it won't stand in the way of the MASTER PLAN!"
(clenched fist, exit stage right)The macbook is the best computer or laptop I've ever had. However its had some major issues that have really made me reconsider buying one next time round;
1. The top and bottom of the macbook were not perfectly in line when I got the macbook, but I was assured this is normal. But eventually this caused cracks within the casing.
2. MagSafe charger turned out to be just the opposite, and burnt down and melted the wiring. This potentially could have been a fire hazzard.
3. And this is the deal-breaker; Every few months there will be a software update which will totally ruin the wifi connectivity for weeks on end. This problem has been apparant on the macbook for 2 years, yet apple have not managed to figure it out. Go to the Official Macbook forum on the apple website and you'll see hundreds of threads with people having this issue.
Windows PCs/Laptops may be awful but atleast its repairable, and I'm not reliant on apple to fix it "eventually" (or in certain cases never)
Don't get me wrong, this is a fantastic machine, and its changed the way I live. But I would rather have the countless annoyances of running windows, than the major issues the macbook suffers from.
1. The top and bottom of the macbook were not perfectly in line when I got the macbook, but I was assured this is normal. But eventually this caused cracks within the casing.
2. MagSafe charger turned out to be just the opposite, and burnt down and melted the wiring. This potentially could have been a fire hazzard.
3. And this is the deal-breaker; Every few months there will be a software update which will totally ruin the wifi connectivity for weeks on end. This problem has been apparant on the macbook for 2 years, yet apple have not managed to figure it out. Go to the Official Macbook forum on the apple website and you'll see hundreds of threads with people having this issue.
Windows PCs/Laptops may be awful but atleast its repairable, and I'm not reliant on apple to fix it "eventually" (or in certain cases never)
Don't get me wrong, this is a fantastic machine, and its changed the way I live. But I would rather have the countless annoyances of running windows, than the major issues the macbook suffers from.
I've also been obsessing. But I'm not sure if I'd rather have a faster chipset with Montevina or have that plus a case redesign.
The upside of an upgrade is having the latest and the greatest if there is a case redesign. It will be very nice and will look and probably be amazing. The downside is, as a Rev A, it will probably be incredibly buggy.
Depending on exactly what it is, I may step down for a cheaper, less buggy, more complete plastic MB. Plus, with plastic, you get a much greater wifi reception. Which is handy when you have to leach it for free from the college you live right next to or the club house hopefully your room is close too.
Just have to wait and see what happens.
Montevina release
Well today is the day Montevina is being released, so if there are updates of any kind, we should hear about them soon enough.
If nothing is updated by the second week of August, I am buying what is out now (and I will be happy knowing I waited as long as I could have), but until then I am going to be waiting and hopeful.
Well today is the day Montevina is being released, so if there are updates of any kind, we should hear about them soon enough.
If nothing is updated by the second week of August, I am buying what is out now (and I will be happy knowing I waited as long as I could have), but until then I am going to be waiting and hopeful.