Should I buy a 15in MBP?

[ghsDUDE]

So I'm seriously considering buying a new lower end 15 inch MBP when the back to school comes back but I have a couple questions.

I'm thinking if I wait until the end of the event (before it goes away) that Lion should be installed on it if it's coming out this summer...so I'd save money there.

But I've read there have been a lot of problems with the 15 inch so I was thinking should I try and squeeze another year out of my PC when the supposed new design comes out in February?

Because I would hate to buy one that has problems and will look outdated in a year.

 

[miles01110]

Because I would hate to buy one that has problems and will look outdated in a year.

Any computer will look outdated in a year.

 

[schizbomb]

No

 

[TheFarmer]

But I've read there have been a lot of problems with the 15 inch so I was thinking should I try and squeeze another year out of my PC

If you read that then you shouldn't buy one.

 

[snapper64]

But I've read there have been a lot of problems with the 15 inch so I was thinking should I try and squeeze another year out of my PC when the supposed new design comes out in February?

What problems? You're more likely to have problems with a new design than the current model. Remember, this is the 3rd iteration of the unibody design. Apple has had plenty of time to iron out the majority of the issues.

 

[Bear]

I'm thinking if I wait until the end of the event (before it goes away) that Lion should be installed on it if it's coming out this summer...so I'd save money there.
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Because I would hate to buy one that has problems and will look outdated in a year.

You should know before the promotion ends when you'll get Lion included in some form with your new computer.

As for issues, remember those with problems are the loudest on the net. As they tend to fill out more surveys and such.

And as for looking outdated? It will only look outdated if Apple comes up with a new case design. And even then it probably won't look outdated. Also, there's no guarantee that Apple will release a new model at any given time, just guesses based on processor roadmaps and previous release intervals for the product. (Usually pretty good guesses, but still only guesses.)

I'll give you a hint, if you're worried about a computer being outdated a year after you buy it, you'll never buy a new computer.

At least with the promotion you'll probably get an iPod for free.

 

[oLNutjob]

The 2011 quad is probably the biggest speed bump in recent history. The last time it was this good was the intro of the G3. (My first portable was a 520c, and I've had my hands on almost everything portable between then and now.)