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Should I Wait?

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homrb

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Jul 10, 2008
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Hello everyone,

I am looking to buy one of the new macbook pros. I am aware that they were upgraded about a month ago but i was wondering, should i wait it out and see if they will upgrade again in september with the release of snow leopard, or just go ahead and buy one. But please keep in mind that I would prefer getting one as soon as possible, but if it means i should wait another 2 months to get an upgraded one, then i will do it.
 
well, not an answer to the hardware question, but they are offering cheap upgrades to snow leopard for those people that buy a new mbp during a certain time frame before it releases. i think it is $10 for snow leopard
 
IMHO Buy now. :) Apple isn't going to do a hardware upgrade on the MacBook Pro range in September, as you've said - they just did an upgrade.
 
xIGmanIx said:
if you don't need now wait, if you want now, buy now :eek:
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Exactly; if you need a computer, buy it now and add whatever upgrades become available later. If you merely want a new computer, then I'd suggest that you wait.

However, my advice, for what it's worth, is that you buy it now and enjoy using it. People can spend an endless amount of time second-guessing themselves as to what will be unveiled at the next "event" to feature new, or up-graded computers.

Cheers and good luck
 
homrb said:
Hello everyone,

I am looking to buy one of the new macbook pros. I am aware that they were upgraded about a month ago but i was wondering, should i wait it out and see if they will upgrade again in september with the release of snow leopard, or just go ahead and buy one. But please keep in mind that I would prefer getting one as soon as possible, but if it means i should wait another 2 months to get an upgraded one, then i will do it.
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Looking at Buyer's Guide, there's a pretty regular 8 month cycle, which would indicate February next year. (and that ties in with changes /. updates to several hardware components - USB3, possible CPU line switch, ignoring the GPY Nvidiai Intel problem).

Get one now, they won't update in all likelihood for another 6 months as before.
 
Most said they wouldn't upgrade at WWDC too and the still did it.

So I echo the words: buy if you need it, don't if you can wait (maybe in vain).
 
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Good Lord, we need a "should I wait?" sticky.

Why limit the wait til September? Why not wait til the following WWDC? Or the one after that? Or 2013? Why not just wait til you're too old to use a computer and save some money?
 
Just because the line was recently updated doesn't necessarily mean you should buy one now. It depends on what you want and need.

USB 3.0 will be a significant move forward when it comes out and I guarantee you all those who purchased a MBP just prior to whenever that update occurs will be very upset. However, I'm guessing that update isn't likely to occur for 6-9 months.

As soon as USB 3.0 comes out, within a few months the market will have tons of equipment that is compatible with that standard.

If you have a functioning computer now that satisfies your needs I don't why you would buy a new one today--get the maximum use out of what you have and save space in the landfill.
 
mcdj said:
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Good Lord, we need a "should I wait?" sticky.

Why limit the wait til September? Why not wait til the following WWDC? Or the one after that? Or 2013? Why not just wait til you're too old to use a computer and save some money?
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Yeah, I agree.
just buy it if you need it, don't if you don't. End of story.
 
New hardware will always be coming out. If you don't take the plunge because your waiting for something that is uncertain two months down the road, you will never buy anything.
 
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