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New MacBooks by November?

I Still Think New Mac Pro Will Arrive In November

appledog said:
if true, this shows how important the Mac Pro is to Apple these days...
iPod, iPhone, iMac, Mac Books rule. Maybe a new OS if they get around to it.

Update our overpriced flagship? Were busy-- check back next year.
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I wouldn't worry too much yet. I still think we get it in November. Meanwhile we can enjoy learning to use all the new cool features of Leopard on what we have.
 
Multimedia said:
If they're gonna be faster they've gotta be Santa Rosa & 3100 IG so we can run FCS 2 & CS3 with 4 GB of ram.No I will. :p
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The improved graphics would be welcome, but it doesn't "gotta be" able to run Pro apps like FCS2 & CS3, at least from Apple's POV. Apple wants to sell MacBook Pros to ppl who use that kind of software.

Although it's from TS, part of this rumor makes sense. Unfortunately, it's the "modest update" part. That rumored ultraslim is not a MacBook, it's something else. The MB could not have that significant an update without a price increase.
 
Multimedia said:
I wouldn't worry too much yet. I still think we get it in November. Meanwhile we can enjoy learning to use all the new cool features of Leopard on what we have.
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I want Leopard first as well.

I can survive using my Dell Latitude for now.

Not that we aren't waiting for hardware updates.
 
Personally I think it's a little early for a MacBook revision, and not just because I bought so recently.

However... I'll be quite happy to see a MacBook update to an aluminium casing as I know my wireless reception will still be heaps better through this plastic. And hopefully by the time I upgrade, they'll have moved on to something a bit more thought through.
 
Santa Rosa & 3100 IG Will Be A Very Big Deal For MacBooks

netdog said:
If true, the big news isn't a minor speed bump to the Mac Book. It's no new Mac Pros. Much more significant as the MP hasn't had a real update since its introduction in 2006, and while I am happy for future Mac Book buyers, they get refreshed regularly and a minor speed bump isn't going to make or break anyone's day.
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It's not the minor speed bump that will be significant. It's the Santa Rosa 4 GB capability with new integrated graphics that will be significant and certainly make my day. i.e. This will finally be a fully true 64-bit MacBook just in time for Leopard.
 
Multimedia said:
It's not the minor speed bump that will be significant. It's the Santa Rosa 4 GB capability with new integrated graphics that will be significant and certainly make my day. i.e. This will finally be a fully true 64-bit MacBook just in time for Leopard.
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I have to agree. The easily replaceable hard drive and RAM are nice as well in the MacBook.

I want a portable laptop. If I need power I'll stick with a desktop. MacBook (Santa Rosa) + Q6600 tower (Gaming/Video Crunching) look more like my future everyday.

Don't think any less of me for not holding out for a Mac Pro.
 
Unlikely. I dont expect new MBs until MWSF. In fact, I dont expect any hardware updates until MWSF (where I expect revised MBs, MPs, XServes).

And I dont expect a thin MB until the end of next year with that new SoC-style intel processor that integrates part of the MCH on a chip.
 
whenpaulsparks said:
yes, absolutely Mac Pros must get here before the new year. i've been holding myself back from getting a Mac Pro until they get a blu-ray/hd dvd burner. I do video production, and i can currently shoot and edit in HD, but i want to be able to easily deliver in HD as well. the Mac Pro is expected to get a burner first, and i will be one of the first to buy one.
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It looks like you are setting yourself up for a letdown. Macs are to popular now for revolutionary upgrades.
 
Well, it seems to be the year of many changes.

Thankfully the MBP design isn't changed, but looks like all Apple products will have some metal on it by the year end.
 
Consultant said:
Well, it seems to be the year of many changes.

Thankfully the MBP design isn't changed, but looks like all Apple products will have some metal on it by the year end.
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Metal seems to be the thing for Apple.

I see too many dented PowerBook/MacBook Pros though.
 
whenpaulsparks said:
yes, absolutely Mac Pros must get here before the new year. i've been holding myself back from getting a Mac Pro until they get a blu-ray/hd dvd burner. I do video production, and i can currently shoot and edit in HD, but i want to be able to easily deliver in HD as well. the Mac Pro is expected to get a burner first, and i will be one of the first to buy one.
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Well good luck on a blu-ray/hd dvd burner! I just saw someone introduce one and they want a grand just for it! I had to change my drawers after reading that and it's price! :eek:
 
I certainly hope it's more than a refresh. I'm so tired of waiting for my dream laptop.
 
still no new cinema displays!

ThinkSecret also believes this will be the last Apple hardware revision before the holidays.


ok, so i guess this means no new ACDs until MWSF, if then... come on :apple:!!! :rolleyes:
 
xUKHCx said:
If it comes before the back to school ends i'll be all over it.
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likewise... i sold my imac g5 back in july and have been waiting for leopard to buy a new mac. hopefully Apple will release new macbooks by the end of october so i can have the latest macbook with leopard and free ipod nano... that would be just perfect! :D im not too bothered about major design change to Aluminium... i kinda like the white macbook :rolleyes:. a simple update to the macbooks would suffice.
 
well, a white santa rosa macbook, 2.2GHz, 3100GPU, 2GB Ram, 160GB HD for $1299 could be a nice alternative to a 2.4GHz MBpro for $2499.
basically i'm torn between going cheap versus going top end.
right now going cheap has not enough power to be an alternative. with the santa rosa chipset and the GPU the MB would be just good enough for me. the savings could go into an iPod or software.
 
whenpaulsparks said:
yes, absolutely Mac Pros must get here before the new year. i've been holding myself back from getting a Mac Pro until they get a blu-ray/hd dvd burner. I do video production, and i can currently shoot and edit in HD, but i want to be able to easily deliver in HD as well. the Mac Pro is expected to get a burner first, and i will be one of the first to buy one.
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Can't you stick one in yourself? I thought the pro is meant to be user-modified.. Of course it's better to wait until it comes out of the box with proper support, but if you really need it then I'd say it be easy enough to install one. They're getting cheaper by the day, too.
 
No way.

Why update a product that is already selling like hotcakes with a crippled config in less than a year? (i have a 2.0 ghz white macbook) Unless it's something totally new (*fantasy image of slim macbook/pro) why release it from the business perspective of Apple at this time?:confused:

If one system is going to be updated for certain at leopard launch it is the mac pros with corroborated reports of penryn desktop launch + exclusivity.

let's see:)

Heinekev said:
:(

want slim mac book sooo bad
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I second and quadruple that!!
 
Macrumors said:
ThinkSecret also believes this will be the last Apple hardware revision before the holidays.
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I am still trying to figure out why the delay is so large for the 17" MacBook Pro.

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It's 7-10 days for everyone, but 2-3 weeks for schools buying them. This is for both the standard and high resolution models. What else could cause a delay like that? If it is a component shortage, wouldn't that affect the similarly equipped 15" model? Something doesn't seem right. I think this is the first sign that something's coming...and it's not the MacBook....

By the way, schools trying to buy MacBooks -- they are at 5-7 days wait at the online Apple Store.
 
plainclothes said:
So, a refresh rather than a redesign. Fair enough! But can we expect a price drop?
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We just had a (minor) redesign on the MacBook last time... remember the "Chicklet" keyboard uproar? Yeah.

MBP, maybe... The MBP and MacPro are really starting to look old... especially the Mac Pro.

-Clive
 
netdog said:
If true, the big news isn't a minor speed bump to the Mac Book. It's no new Mac Pros. Much more significant as the MP hasn't had a real update since its introduction in 2006
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Yep. Shows how much Apple doesn't care about its professional customers. iPhones, iPods, and Macbooks for everyone. Leopard maybe if they get a GM out. Mac Pro updates?? NO. Mac Pro price drops to reflect the 2006 tech on board??? NO. iPhone price drop after 5 weeks? Sure!
 
andiwm2003 said:
well, a white santa rosa macbook, 2.2GHz, 3100GPU, 2GB Ram, 160GB HD for $1299 could be a nice alternative to a 2.4GHz MBpro for $2499.
basically i'm torn between going cheap versus going top end.
right now going cheap has not enough power to be an alternative. with the santa rosa chipset and the GPU the MB would be just good enough for me. the savings could go into an iPod or software.
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...and you think Apple would sell a MacBook with those specs at that price?

C'mon, Apple would still prefer to sell MPBs to those who want more RAM. If the video card was the only reason to buy a MBP over a MB, few would buy it.
 
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