I think they fixed the wifi issue with by changing the frames to have a little plastic corner like the iPod Touch. Look at the released casings for the Macbook Pro, you'll see it in the upper left hand corner of the bottom piece.
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I think they fixed the wifi issue with by changing the frames to have a little plastic corner like the iPod Touch. Look at the released casings for the Macbook Pro, you'll see it in the upper left hand corner of the bottom piece.
Personally, I'm waiting until I have enough money (should be around second or third week of August if nothing comes up), but until then, I'm trying to work up the reason to wait until the updates come out if they take a long time. If there's a case redesign then by waiting and buying the previous model, you can save several hundred bucks or could have a cooler newer model for pretty much the same price. I'm just trying to convince myself to wait and see. It's really hard though. I want it sooner than that. 
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!"
Thats awesome. I give it late august to early september, and they will also update the ipods and Mac mini while their at it!
I have the money now and honestly I want to start enjoying it asap. I have been to my daughters skate camp, where they have free wifi.
It's bothering me knowing that while I'm sitting there for a few hours, I could enjoy touching up my music collection or reading the news with a cup of coffee in hand.
Note, That I am using a 4 year old Dell Dimension 8400 desktop computer. It's bigger than hell, and taking up much needed room at my desk at home.
Anyhow, I will buy one no later than the first week of August more than likely. I also want the free ipod touch too. I love the wifi on that thing. If the major rediesign happens at Macworld 2009 than I will upgrade 6 months from now to the LED Macbook.
I am thinking about going with an 20 inch iMac for now and a new Macbook in Jan '09.
What do you all think?
It's bothering me knowing that while I'm sitting there for a few hours, I could enjoy touching up my music collection or reading the news with a cup of coffee in hand.
Note, That I am using a 4 year old Dell Dimension 8400 desktop computer. It's bigger than hell, and taking up much needed room at my desk at home.
Anyhow, I will buy one no later than the first week of August more than likely. I also want the free ipod touch too. I love the wifi on that thing. If the major rediesign happens at Macworld 2009 than I will upgrade 6 months from now to the LED Macbook.
I am thinking about going with an 20 inch iMac for now and a new Macbook in Jan '09.
What do you all think?
It's a great time to buy an iMac (it was very recently updated), and the Macbook should be updated by January, as well as the comments in so your can evaluate it.
I'd go with a high-end 20" iMac. My Dad got the same (he couldn't fit a 24" screen on his computer desk, so went with the best 20" one), and has been really happy with it. The screen really is good.
And I can't wait to see the new Macbooks and MBP's.
Im so anxious to see what the design will look like. Apple design team is just awesome. Every time i feel something is going to look horrible, i see it in person and its breath-taking. I hope the macbooks look a bit more sophisticated, while the new MBPs look so 'pro' and expensively awesome!
we have waited so long, they better be worth the wait.
we have waited so long, they better be worth the wait.
I was using a 13" MacBook yesterday and I found that from where I was standing (I was Best Buy), the MacBook screen seemed very hard to read and see. Was it because I was standing over it?
When I used the new 24" iMac I was in awe of the crisp and clarity of the screen. It's an amazing computer.
When I used the new 24" iMac I was in awe of the crisp and clarity of the screen. It's an amazing computer.
I love my MBP screen. It, to me, seems crisper, but it is a matte screen. my macbook however is also very crisp but the gloss of the screen i think effects it, and you get the negative effect when you look from the side.
overall they are great screens. it must have been because you were standing over it, and you started to get the negative effect.
yeah, screens are designed to be viewed at a 90 degree angle up to about 75 degrees in any direction, anything more that and you get the wierd "negative" effect where colours start to look different. Depending on whether the screen is matte or glossy can have an effect and older screens tend to have a smaller than 75 degree viewing angle, so it's not a freak occurence you are seeing.
The new macbooks will be released in August or September.
although that's true... it doesn't say much, does it?
i'd think they would want to aim for early august, to get students who are trying to decide whether they want a mac or not to get one. how could they resist a new, shiny macbook?
Now that Montevina is "official" I hope it doesn't take to long to see at least minor refreshes.
I am looking to buy before the back-to-school promo is over, so it would be great if they would release before then...
I am looking to buy before the back-to-school promo is over, so it would be great if they would release before then...
Thanks for getting back to my post. I couldn't find this thread because I forgot where I posted.
I've been tracking the iMac since August 2007, and seen the various updates as well as leapord coming out. I am very eager to get one or the other.
I am definetly on board for a 20 inch iMac. I will probably take your advice and go with the high end 20 inch iMac. But that's only if the Macbook doesn't get a redesign.
My deal is that I want a Macbook now and then buy an iMac in 6 months or vice versa. I love Apple computers. Just amazing.
Thanks for your post. If the Macbook get's an update without the LED screen then I'm getting the imac. If the LED makes it then I will go with a Macbook.
Semper Fi friend.
I forgot to mention that I'm posting from a 17 inch Dell Monitor. I hate this freakin thing.
Hello, I'm going to be a college student and I want to buy a macbook too.
While I was looking for further information about macbook I found some news in wich was comunicated that the new Macbook will be later because Intel had some problems in the developing of the new integrated graphic chips (GMA), wich macbook should have, for the Montevina processor. So,does it mean that probably we will see Macbook out for the period of Christmas ?
I dont remember exactly the link for the new, but im trying to find it in the history of the browser
P.S. Sorry for my bad english and for all of my mistake I will be happy If someone wants to correct me
While I was looking for further information about macbook I found some news in wich was comunicated that the new Macbook will be later because Intel had some problems in the developing of the new integrated graphic chips (GMA), wich macbook should have, for the Montevina processor. So,does it mean that probably we will see Macbook out for the period of Christmas ?
I dont remember exactly the link for the new, but im trying to find it in the history of the browser
P.S. Sorry for my bad english and for all of my mistake
I will be happy If someone wants to correct me
Hello, I'm going to be a college student and I want to buy a macbook too.
While I was looking for further information about macbook I found some news in wich was comunicated that the new Macbook will be later because Intel had some problems in the developing of the new integrated graphic chips (GMA), wich macbook should have, for the Montevina processor. So,does it mean that probably we will see Macbook out for the period of Christmas ?
I dont remember exactly the link for the new, but im trying to find it in the history of the browser
This is sort of true, but a little back dated.
The July release (i.e. today's release) is the delayed date. However, Montevina is out now and some companies already have everything (new specs, prices, etc.) posted.P.S. Sorry for my bad english and for all of my mistake
Don't worry about that on here.
Except for a few jerks, everyone realizes that Macrumors has a large community outside the United States and other primarily English Speaking countries. Welcome to Macrumors!!!
For first, thank you for the welcomeThis is sort of true, but a little back dated.
Don't worry about that on here.
Welcome to Macrumors!!!
Back to the date.
I know Motevina is out now, but i dont know if montevina's integrated graphic chip is already out with it.
For first, thank you for the welcome
Back to the date.
I know Motevina is out now, but i dont know if montevina's integrated graphic chip is already out with it.
If I'm not mistaken it is, as they work together.
again, don't quote me on that though
As long as Wi-Fi isn't compromised, I think I'd choose Aluminum. I just think it looks better and has a sturdier feel to it.
a little hesitant
Hi everyone:
I really need a laptop and printer for school (I move in on August 24), and the free printer deal end next week (July 21). If I were to buy a macbook and get the printer for free (and the free iPod) and not open the macbook, would I be able to return the macbook, get the newer model (when it comes out), and keep the printer and iPod?
I am planning to order the macbook on July 21 so I can get the printer rebate. Would I be able to return it (unopened) when the new ones come out in exchange for the newer model?
If not, then it is okay and I will just keep it and be happy, but I want to know if it is even a possibility, and if it what the details of my plan should be.
Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone:
I really need a laptop and printer for school (I move in on August 24), and the free printer deal end next week (July 21). If I were to buy a macbook and get the printer for free (and the free iPod) and not open the macbook, would I be able to return the macbook, get the newer model (when it comes out), and keep the printer and iPod?
I am planning to order the macbook on July 21 so I can get the printer rebate. Would I be able to return it (unopened) when the new ones come out in exchange for the newer model?
If not, then it is okay and I will just keep it and be happy, but I want to know if it is even a possibility, and if it what the details of my plan should be.
Thanks in advance!
You would be able to return and exchange if the update comes out within fourteen days. You would rescind your eligibility for both promotions, however.
so i was at the mall today with my parents. So i went to my store and my parents went to theres. i finished and walked by apple and couldnt resist. I had to go in. I went right to the macbook.. about 3 minutes later, my parents show up. They saw the apple store and knew i must be in there and there i was. i want the macbook so bad. But im trying to wait it out. Im going to wait until mid augest right before i go for college. but its so hard. i want it now. there so nice. but anytime i want to get it, i think about the plastic cracking so i am hopeing for a new design by then.. and montevina. and all those little things that its suppose to have... but i wish they would release it already. Macbook with new design-Ipod touch= INCREDIBLE!!!! But if i have to get the current one, im sure i will be happy. but when annoyed when i see that new one come out.
I know what you mean. I was on vacation in San Francisco for a week and the only computer access was when I walked down two blocks to the apple store. I went there everyday (each day getting on a macbook) and messing around with other products, I was in heaven. I am in desperate need for a computer because mine seems to be falling apart (or that could be windows) so right now I'm running on Linux haha.
Then while you're waiting, why don't you just save up for a MBP? There's a chance they won't do the case redesign to aluminum for MBs at all. We're really only guessing and honestly have no real evidence (except one picture) at all that either will be redesigned, especially the MBs..
I'm also considering doing this also (saving up for a MBP while I'm waiting for updates). Just depends on how things play out and when there actually is an update. Also if I'd rather spend my money on something else or not.