New Macbook Pro 13 specs?

[vmachiel]

Hmm, there is no 2.5 GHz i5 ivy bridge mobile processors in existence, neither is there one announced.

 

[storie]

One simple reason I believe it's not genuine.

Guess what?

One simple reason I believe it's not genuine.

On any MacBook packaging with this kind of label, the amount of graphics memory is always printed after the graphics card.

Example: Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory

Yet on this label: Intel HD Graphics 4000

Is it expected that Apple would mention less on this label?

BTW this is my first comment ever, how exciting. Lol.

 

[theSeb]

Right, but Apple would have to change the wire that they provide with every iPod, iPad, and iPhone. Having adapters for a standard things like a 30-pin wire is very un-Apple like. I would at least expect them to keep one USB 2.0 port.

No, they would not. You can plug in a USB 2 cable into a USB 3 port and it works perfectly. I am not sure why you don't understand what backwards compatible means?

 

[cmChimera]

Does that mean my 13" MBP will become a collectable item or something then?

No.

 

[bobbytallant]

Hmm well I put my MBA on ebay this morning in preparation for the new MBP coming out to buy the 15" believing it would be a significant upgrade - seriously considering just sticking with what Ive got.

Would it be unlikely that the 15" would be redesigned, have a new retina screen etc - but the 13" just got a minor speed bump like these specs indicate? Do these specs, if true, for the 13" reduce the likelihood that the 15" will receive a complete overhaul?

 

[Ryth]

A few thoughts

- Isn't it possible that the Retina Display is an *option* that you can spec out? I mean if it comes with a significant cost...then it's going to be an upgrade possibly.

- or...maybe the 13" MBPro isn't going to receive the Retina and maybe only the 15" and 17" will since they are considered the more 'Pro' machines of the MBPro line-up and would benefit more from a Retina display.

- or...maybe this is the end of the line of the 13" MBPro and the 13" MBAir is going to be taking it's place. You'd have 11" and 13" MBAir and 15" and 17" MBpro.

 

[GorgonPhone]

I figured it out! Retinas will be BTO at price X. This will keep starting prices low while giving new bells and whistles to those who got the moneyz.

This would be consistent with all the rumors to date. The spec sheet and retinas coming.

i agree that retina should be optional for now until they can get the cost down..

 

[Ccrew]

Hmm, there is no 2.5 GHz i5 ivy bridge mobile processors in existence, neither is there one announced.

I wouldn't rule it out based on that alone, although I agree it raises the skepticism a bit. There have been Proc's seen already that weren't in the charts.
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/ivy-bridge-intel-cpu-3640qm-3840qm,15795.html

"Intel frequently offers special SKUs for large volume customers with special demands, such as Apple."

 

[ablashek]

I guess WWDC will be focusing more on Snow Lion than actual Hardware enhancements.

 

[justinfreid]

Yep.

https://www.macrumors.com/2011/02/23/macbook-pro-specs-lightpeak-known-as-thunderbolt/

Thanks.

 

[2bikes]

This is becoming like the iphone `stretched` screen rumors. When the expectations (formed by rumors) are not met, we start calling them fake.

 

[314631]

Epic fail after such a long wait for this refresh.

 

[vikpt]

WHAT THE HECK IS THIS?!?! I really hope this is fake! I've been wanting a slimmer 13 in. Macbook Pro with higher resolution display. Geez Apple are you planning to embarrass yourself when you release this?!

 

[mikeo007]

I wouldn't rule it out based on that alone, although I agree it raises the skepticism a bit. There have been Proc's seen already that weren't in the charts.
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/ivy-bridge-intel-cpu-3640qm-3840qm,15795.html

There is a 2.5 i5 ivy bridge. I believe it turbos up to 3.1

 

[milo]

Right, but Apple would have to change the wire that they provide with every iPod, iPad, and iPhone. Having adapters for a standard things like a 30-pin wire is very un-Apple like. I would at least expect them to keep one USB 2.0 port.

Same port. Same cable.

That's been a huge part of the appeal of USB 1/2/3, it's not the fastest but compatibility is a piece of cake.

 

[Ulf1103]

I guess WWDC will be focusing more on Snow Lion than actual Hardware enhancements.

Well, I gueas Snow Lion does sound better than Mountain Lion

 

[GorgonPhone]

,Right now I think it is more likely the new mbp will have the same resolution screen, since there are no leaks of the high res screen so far.

Apple really needs to introduce higher specs on their mbp. For comparison, I just ordered a new Sony Vaio Z for £1,060.

For the same price as a basic 13" mbp at £999, I'm getting:

13" 1920X1080 screen
quad core i7 ivy bridge processor (i7-3612QM)
4Gb RAM
128Gb SSD
slice battery (4400mAh)
2 years warenty

All of the above in a carbon fiber/magnesium body weight less than the 13" mba, and have the same battery life. The shipping time is 3 to 4 weeks, so lets see if Apple will introduce a mbp worth canceling the Viao.

I know some members don't want to use Windows, But for those of us who don't mind, the 13" mbp at current screen resolution just don't cut it for people need to work with Excel or phot/video editing on the road.

yeah but its still a crappy PC windows machine hat will not be as stable or reliable as a MBP.. but I do agree that apple need to bump the specs a bit..

 

[drew0020]

1280*800 screen resolution on a 13" Pro machine is a disgrace. It was pathetic in the 2011 update and even worse if this is the mid-2012 update.

 

[daneoni]

Hmm, there is no 2.5 GHz i5 ivy bridge mobile processors in existence, neither is there one announced.

There is.

Actually the i5-3210M is base clocked at 2.5 and turbos to 3.1.

http://ark.intel.com/products/67355/Intel-Core-i5-3210M-Processor-(3M-Cache-up-to-3_10-GHz-rPGA

http://ark.intel.com/products/65708/Intel-Core-i5-3210M-Processor-(3M-Cache-up-to-3_10-GHz)-BGA

 

[bungiefan89]

Calm down, guys. We still have a CD drive and even better: an Ethernet port!

 

[ljonesj]

WHAT THE HECK IS THIS?!?! I really hope this is fake! I've been wanting a slimmer 13 in. Macbook Pro with higher resolution display. Geez Apple are you planning to embarrass yourself when you release this?!

its called a macbook air it has the 1440*900 screen and its 13in

 

[GorgonPhone]

Disappointing but unsurprising, just like the iPhone 4S launch. IDK, smaller yearly updates probably makes for more profitability by controlling research costs and providing cheap yearly upgrade revenue. Who knows...

So true.. i was not gonna waste my upgrade in a 4S and only got one 2 weeks ago cause i found a cheap new/used on on craig s list..lol but the 4S is really twice as fast as the 4 with a fab camera but still not enough of an upgrade typical apple

 

[MisterSensitive]

Think about it. If you were to fake the specs to garner attention. Why would you fake mediocre specs? It is way more logical that these are the real specs. Look at past updates. Let them be your guide to the changes Apple makes to it's product line.

Unless they knew you'd know that and deliberately sand bagged in the name of credibility.

Of course, if you now know they knew you'd know this, then in fact it could be a fake, unless they knew you'd know they knew you'd know...

 

[314631]

Question is which high-res Sony Vaio shall I buy now? Decisions, decisions....

 

[mrmarts]

I just sold my Mac book pro in a hope to buy a MacBook with a overhaul in hardware and a redesign to feel like its new machine. Also the retina display would justify the buy based on my constant use of my iPad. But to buy a MacBook with slight changes USB 3.0 for one is a money waster for me if this should happen I will be using only a iPad till next years WWDC.