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Should I buy now?
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If you really need a laptop now go ahead and buy one. There are some great deals to be had on the MBP currently. Last month I bought a new 13" Pro that had a $150 discount at Best Buy and I combined another $150 off in student discounts to get the computer for $1000. Hard to beat that on a $1300 laptop.
The only "right" time to make a purchase like this is if the time is right for you. Sure, the new models are coming, but 5 minutes after they show off the new models, everyone will be talking about when the next new models will be coming. This happened with the iPhone 7. All anyone was talking about was, when is the iPhone 8 dropping?
If you need a machine, get one at a good price either through Apple clearing out the old stock or on a refurb and don't look back. Good luck!
If you need a machine, get one at a good price either through Apple clearing out the old stock or on a refurb and don't look back. Good luck!
No new rumors, but as you posted, folks here are expecting a new laptop next month. Since the Kaby Lake processor that will be used in MPBs isn't out yet, if we do see a refresh month, it will be skylake.
Depending on your usage, and needs, waiting is the general consensus, but if you cannot wait, then buy now
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Forget all the rational, sensible advice given above and join those of us waiting forever (in misery)!
Seriously though it's like the worst time ever to purchase a Mac. All versions are in need of an update.
Forget all the rational, sensible advice given above and join those of us waiting forever (in misery)!
Seriously though it's like the worst time ever to purchase a Mac. All versions are in need of an update.
I just purchased the latest MacBook Pro with 256GB of SSD and I couldn't be happier with it. Sure, it won't feel great when a new MacBook Pro eventually comes out (be it next month or next year), but as long as this Mac is performing well I'll be fine. What I've learned from Apple is that the "upgrades" aren't always worth it, especially if you're satisfied with the current product and it fulfills your tech needs.
I have the current gen 13" Macbook Pro. Great laptop, I love it. I bought a refurb and liked the deal.
If I was making a decision today I'd wait, the newer models aren't far away at this point. Or Apple has completely abandoned the platform. In either case the price point of the current model will decrease pretty soon.
As much as I love my current one, and as confident as I am that I made the right decision at the time, if I was considering buying today and could wait a three months, I would. By the same token though, I won't be upgrading either. I'm looking forward to seeing what Apple comes up with, but whatever it is it's not going to make my current MBP any less useful at doing what it does now.
If I was making a decision today I'd wait, the newer models aren't far away at this point. Or Apple has completely abandoned the platform. In either case the price point of the current model will decrease pretty soon.
As much as I love my current one, and as confident as I am that I made the right decision at the time, if I was considering buying today and could wait a three months, I would. By the same token though, I won't be upgrading either. I'm looking forward to seeing what Apple comes up with, but whatever it is it's not going to make my current MBP any less useful at doing what it does now.
I'm sat here wondering what to do too.
I've currently got an early 2011 2.0 i7 MBP with 2 SSD drives.
I'd love to upgrade it to a faster one as I do a lot of processor intensive music work, but do I get one now or wait.
I just can't decide, but I'd like to sell this one while it has some value as its only a year away from the limit of what Sierra supports, does that mean next year it might not be supported by its replacement?
I can't decide!
I've currently got an early 2011 2.0 i7 MBP with 2 SSD drives.
I'd love to upgrade it to a faster one as I do a lot of processor intensive music work, but do I get one now or wait.
I just can't decide, but I'd like to sell this one while it has some value as its only a year away from the limit of what Sierra supports, does that mean next year it might not be supported by its replacement?
I can't decide!
I am in the same boat, I had to give my Mac to my partner, and now I am stuck with a limited laptop from work which is unusable for anything except loading up Facebook.
I will probably go and buy a new MacBook with the new AMD X370 card, mainly because I am afraid that if I wait based on "rumors", I will end up waiting for another 2 months until the piece will be unveiled, which will ultimately mean 2 months more due to stock shortage or issues that Apple products tend to have from time to time.
I've been looking for XPS alternatives, but Mac's still rule in my view ( leaving aside the gaming aspect ).
I will probably go and buy a new MacBook with the new AMD X370 card, mainly because I am afraid that if I wait based on "rumors", I will end up waiting for another 2 months until the piece will be unveiled, which will ultimately mean 2 months more due to stock shortage or issues that Apple products tend to have from time to time.
I've been looking for XPS alternatives, but Mac's still rule in my view ( leaving aside the gaming aspect ).
If you buy one now, then Apple will release the new one exactly one day after the last day you can return. If you don't buy now Apple will never release one despite constant teasing by its CEO to "stay tuned." In the event Apple does release one after you have "stayed tuned" it will be like the the last one minute of the Soprano's series finale -- much anticipation about nothing exciting.
Personally, I'm in the "stay tuned" camp, but my MBP is "only" 4 years old and I'm bracing for disappointment.
Personally, I'm in the "stay tuned" camp, but my MBP is "only" 4 years old and I'm bracing for disappointment.
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