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New macbook coming out. (When?)
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honestly
even if there is a change in the way the laptop looks, slightly increased cpu, probably same amount of ram, and stupid glasspad.
Nothing special.
Moving on.
even if there is a change in the way the laptop looks, slightly increased cpu, probably same amount of ram, and stupid glasspad.
Nothing special.
Moving on.
There are a lot of people thts don't own laptops out there...
But I agree with you on your second point, too much obsession with people wanting the latest and greatest. But im sure 90% of the population thats has a life actually doesn't care about havng the latest and greatest and will buy what ever appeals to them at the time.
My family owns both a Macbook and Macbook Pro, and the Macbook Pro kills the Macbook with efficiency. The fan will come on in a matter of minutes on the Macbook, depending on what your doing, your situation could be different. As I said before (page 2), I predicted around September 16th. I also have suspensions of Apple not using Intel as the processor maker. Who knows about the glass track pad or not?
Been playing around with the MacBooks regularly at work (I work at Best Buy) and I've found that they are pretty decent performance wise, but the MacBook Pro is definitely a faster machine depending on what apps you load up, and it looks alot better while doing it.
I'm going to be making my purchase for my first year at University aswell. As far as I've been told, I won't be needing a laptop inside my classes. Instead I will probably be using it while I'm in the library waiting for my next class or when I'm at home doing homework, organizing my notes, etc.
Besides, nowadays most lectures are recorded by professors and put up on a host so that students can download them, so you don't need a mic or device to record the lectures in class anymore.
I can confirm that our MacBook stock at our store is quite low, which is odd considering were gearing up for a VERY busy back to school season, and laptops sell like hotcakes; but as far as I know there's no information thats been given to our store regarding any new products from Apple.
I will probably purchase a MacBook because I'm not a power user by any length of the imagination. I have a external DVD-RW which I rarely use, but it will do the job if I ever need to burn movies from my MacBook. For surfing the web, chatting online, listening to music, and doing projects, I think the base level MacBook will be fine for most University students.
My only gripe with the MacBook is its screen and how its really tough to see clearly depending on your angle of position. Maybe its just the way they sit inside our store...
I'm going to be making my purchase for my first year at University aswell. As far as I've been told, I won't be needing a laptop inside my classes. Instead I will probably be using it while I'm in the library waiting for my next class or when I'm at home doing homework, organizing my notes, etc.
Besides, nowadays most lectures are recorded by professors and put up on a host so that students can download them, so you don't need a mic or device to record the lectures in class anymore.
I can confirm that our MacBook stock at our store is quite low, which is odd considering were gearing up for a VERY busy back to school season, and laptops sell like hotcakes; but as far as I know there's no information thats been given to our store regarding any new products from Apple.
I will probably purchase a MacBook because I'm not a power user by any length of the imagination. I have a external DVD-RW which I rarely use, but it will do the job if I ever need to burn movies from my MacBook. For surfing the web, chatting online, listening to music, and doing projects, I think the base level MacBook will be fine for most University students.
My only gripe with the MacBook is its screen and how its really tough to see clearly depending on your angle of position. Maybe its just the way they sit inside our store...
Some of the "who cares" comments are retarded and narrow minded.
For most people buying a laptop at this price is a huge deal & investment, and they want the satisfaction they are not buying an out-dated piece of kit, especially as its meant to last them a few years. Not all of us having money growing in our back garden, and do want the best item out there.
For most people buying a laptop at this price is a huge deal & investment, and they want the satisfaction they are not buying an out-dated piece of kit, especially as its meant to last them a few years. Not all of us having money growing in our back garden, and do want the best item out there.
well said. if im gonna buy a new computer for $1k+, why not get the latest, even though it'll eventually be replaced anyway, i think that as long as you can wait for the new one, then by all means wait. Me personally may choose to wait till right before the b2s special to see whats gonna happen. if its more logical to get the old one with the free touch versus the new gen. 1 macbook without the free iPod and slightly increased specs/looks, then i'll probably go for the old one and get the free iPod. And to comment on the "need a laptop for college" statements, i recently started college, and for alot of things, a computer, no matter laptop or desktop, should be easily accessible cause, depending on the school you attend, you'll be spending a lot of time on them anyway, and no one wants to be in the school library all day. so i think a laptop is not necessarily needed, but a computer should be had anyway.
Oh yeah, I definitely agree that if you are buying an investment, you obviously want the latest and greatest, especially if you can get it cheaper or at the same price as the old product. If I buy a current MacBook and Apple releases a aluminum MacBook with same specs a couple weeks down the road, I will have regrets and obviously wish I had waited for the much sexier laptop.
I've been using my current PC desktop for over 7 years and its still running in pristine condition. I expect my Mac to be just as solid of a machine!
Computer is necessary for college/university, it's just you don't really need a laptop, as long as you have a computer (whether its a laptop or a desktop) at home that is yours, and only your files are on it and you have access whenever you need it, you should be fine.
I've been using my current PC desktop for over 7 years and its still running in pristine condition. I expect my Mac to be just as solid of a machine!
Computer is necessary for college/university, it's just you don't really need a laptop, as long as you have a computer (whether its a laptop or a desktop) at home that is yours, and only your files are on it and you have access whenever you need it, you should be fine.
Regardless, the current macbook & the future macbook are both great machines, In the end they are produced to do the same thing, with the same quality. There should really be no complaints
Still have my new Vaio so when is really not a issue but would love to see what they will be doing to the mackbooks .
Im buying a laptop for Uni too... Dont think I'll need a MBP, so probably just an MB for me.
Worth waiting for the new one?
Not been on here for a long time. What ho!
Worth waiting for the new one?
Not been on here for a long time. What ho!
Regardless, the current macbook & the future macbook are both great machines, In the end they are produced to do the same thing, with the same quality. There should really be no complaints
I'd have to call bull on that one. I think the GREAT majority of people here would be disappointed if they bought a new macbook and found out two weeks later it was replaced by a new model. Yes, you're still the owner of a nice machine, but could've been the owner of a sexy new macbook model.
Could some one settle once and for all whether Apple have ever released a new product DURING the Back to School Promo. If not have they ever released a new product the DAY AFTER the Back to School Promo. If not how long afterwards do they release a product.
Initially, I believed they would never release a new product during the promotion but others have been saying that Apple have a history of releasing new products during the Promotion.
Can someone settle this?
Initially, I believed they would never release a new product during the promotion but others have been saying that Apple have a history of releasing new products during the Promotion.
Can someone settle this?
They released the Aluminum iMacs during the B2S promotion last year. They could do it again, this time with the MacBooks and I wouldn't be surprised.
Depends really. Im getting it for uni too.
If you can buy it during Uni, then you might as well wait, because most people spend the first few weeks partying rather than working lol. Also most Unis will have plenty of PCs to work on in the meanwhile.
On the other hand, if you need it from day 1, just by the current Macbook, because its a solid machine now, and far more reliable than a new one will be. Either way you wont lose out.
I will be in New York from 3 - 15th august.
i refuse to buy macbooks in Norway, as they are about twice as expensive here.
When is it possible that theyll be released during august?
august 3rd or 5th?
i refuse to buy macbooks in Norway, as they are about twice as expensive here.
When is it possible that theyll be released during august?
august 3rd or 5th?
Let me call up steve jobs...
He said between now and never, we could be CLOSE!!!
seriously though nobody on here can confidently give you and accurate date.
Its going to be well worth it to wait for the new macbook especially with its led screen =D
I think once the new macbooks go aluminum + led screen + a pound shaved +$200-$300 price drop (another rumor) it'll sell like hot cakes.
I think once the new macbooks go aluminum + led screen + a pound shaved +$200-$300 price drop (another rumor) it'll sell like hot cakes.
For me, I would have bought already but I'm holding out in the hopes that the new MB shaves off a few grams and/or a few millimetres.
Almost bought a MBA - until I heard it's underpowered.
Then almost bought a MB - until I heard new slimmer/lighter models could be coming.
I could really care less about the screen or aluminum. It's for my wife for her bday on August 28 so I hope it'll be here in time