A lot of people seem to be confident that Apple will release at least a 15" MacBook Pro on 4/24 which is the day after Intel publicly announces the ivy bridge tips. I'm really hoping for it but I'm thinking Apple will hold off until they can release Mountain Lion alongside everything. What do you guys think?
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So who here really thinks they'll announce the new 15" MacBook Pro on 4/24?
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I'm not going to bet on an exact date, but it's close now. I think the 17" may well be officially "Retired" at the same time.
Mine is pretty new, and I'm hanging on to it, weight and all! SSD's to enhance the new range and a 15" screen just makes sense....I think my Pro may be a keeper this time!
Mine is pretty new, and I'm hanging on to it, weight and all! SSD's to enhance the new range and a 15" screen just makes sense....I think my Pro may be a keeper this time!
Im very cautiously hopeful, theres alot that indicate a possibility, but the indications are speculation, people have stated that they have not matched OS and hardware releases before so no need to start now. Plus, if they release now they can sell the OS to people and make more money that way. But hey, atm, Im thinking if they delay to June, that means I can save the last remaining money for the purchase instead of making a plan for it which will cost me 20-40 dollars more... small potatoes but thinking that way helps easy the pain.
Im very cautiously hopeful, theres alot that indicate a possibility, but the indications are speculation, people have stated that they have not matched OS and hardware releases before so no need to start now. Plus, if they release now they can sell the OS to people and make more money that way. But hey, atm, Im thinking if they delay to June, that means I can save the last remaining money for the purchase instead of making a plan for it which will cost me 20-40 dollars more... small potatoes but thinking that way helps easy the pain.
My MBP is my first in my update cycle to be replaced, but it's not until early next year....If I stick to it. Should the 17" be removed, it's going to be even more expensive for me, as I will keep the 17". I know it's not exactly the most portable of Macs, my MBA makes it feel like I'm carrying a house, but if Apple stop making them, I will keep it, use as a secondary desktop with my iMac, and buy top end of the new 15" range when it's announced.
i think that is not important to know that it will happen on 24th or 31th or 3th(next month)
i mean we are not gonna die the next day so or i buy it or i miss it
1-2-4 weeks, time goes fast
I dont think the 17" is going anywhere, yet. My current Mbp is my first ever Mac, and theres simply no way in hell im going to choose something other than a Mac again, Im simply to pleased and happy with it. However, performancewise its a low-end 13" and when I bought it my economy couldnt handle more than that, If I had been more aware of things Id probably have gone for a 15" right away, when I could afford it, but Im not going 13" again, even if its QC and a discrete GPU (which i sincerely doubt) Im decided on a 15" Its just a pity that Ill have to settle for a low-end instead of a high-end but hey thats life. With a little luck the resolution is at least 1680x1050 (that will probably suffice for me, I dont really need retina) And they will hopefully ruin upgradability, after all, its a Pro machine not an Air machine and I just cant see Apple merching both lines into 1, its great to have 2 variations that have such different qualities. But thats what I hope, I dont know what to expect and Im honestly more pessimistic now than before I joined this forum to keep myself updated. I do believe though that you will be able to pick 17" on your next update. I have nothing to back that up though, other than a rather large gut feeling.
If the optimists get it right with big upgrades and retina and everything, the 17" will quite a hardcore machine, except for, as you said, its portability.
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Need as in you hate waiting or need as in youre screwed if you dont get a laptop soon? Hehe.
Yeah I need a new MacBook really bad...all I've got is my iPad at the moment. I'm on the edge of buying a 17" right now but figure I can probably wait until Tuesday and see if anything happens...otherwise it's like the new MacBook will come out in June/July sometime
You just linked to a post FILLED with rumors in the redesign thread. What exactly qualifies as a rumor in your eyes? Apple announcing it? Because you know, thats not really a rumor per say.
.."not any rumours really circulating".....? Have you read any Forums here!?
Check out the Buyers Guide ...what does it say?
(at least you can spell rumours)
Apple Refurb in Europe showing many MBP's!
I was very surprised to see around 30 listings for MacBookPros on the Apple Italy refurb and Apple UK refurb corner. This is really around five times the normal display of items - could well be an indicator!
lots of 2.3/2.4/2.5GHz Core i7's
I was very surprised
to see around 30 listings for MacBookPros on the Apple Italy refurb and Apple UK refurb corner. This is really around five times the normal display of items - could well be an indicator!lots of 2.3/2.4/2.5GHz Core i7's
There's 18 refurbished 15" MBPs for sale on the UK apple refurb section, that's a hell of a lot.I was very surprised
lots of 2.3/2.4/2.5GHz Core i7's
Maybe you're right hehe
(at least you can spell rumours)
Yeah, those darn americans and their american english, huh?
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I was very surprised
lots of 2.3/2.4/2.5GHz Core i7's
I love it. Some people go nuts when there are none and go "this is a SIGN!", others act like that when there are many... It's like people forget what refurbs are.
As badly as I need/want an upgrade as quickly as possible, I don't think we'll see it until late this summer. If it was going to be announced on Tuesday we'd be hearing more about it now. Fingers crossed for an April surprise though!
I thought Apple doesn't normally make any announcements on the macbooks like they do for the Iphones for ipads, do they?
I spoke to a staff member in the Apple Store (London Regent Street) today and he said the same. Apple don't usually make an announcement for an update... But is this going to be just another update? Many of us think not and hope not.
correct not for the typical refresh, i do believe its a total redisgn it would be more likely to have an announcement but its hard to pretict what apple will do
they report earnings on 4/24. i think it is unlikely they will do a product announcement on the same day.
Look updated MBPs & MBAs are waiting for Intel to release the ivy bridge chip sets. The chips for the 15" and 17" MBPs will be ready at the end of April. The chips for the 13" MBPs and 13" MBAs will be ready in June. They are not coming out any sooner than that.