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Sorry to ask: Buy MBP or wait?

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2807

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Jan 9, 2011
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Sorry folks. Just curious what the consensus is for the new MBP dates? I have a MBAir and want to get either 15 or 17 inch. However, damn, those things are huge after 3 years with the Air.

Are the wonderful rumors of a 15 or 17 MBP in a slimmer design true? I need this mac for school and can wait about 2 months more... Should I?
 
Buy now. The current MBPs have only been out a month. I think I can undeniably say that there will be no redesign within the next 2 months. The only thing you would be doing is depriving yourself of a great machine for 2 months. No reason to wait.
 
2 months? If you can wait 2 months then buy in two months. You can probably find a refurb of the new ones now. But don't expect a new design, only possibility is getting Lion with a new system.
 
Apple doesn't do a refresh very often. About once a year. So I wouldn't expect a product update for at least 6 months. If you can wait, and you think you'll be disappointed that you didn't wait, then you should wait. Otherwise, buy now.
 
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Buy it now. I think it will meet your needs if it's mainly for school. I think people mainly want the newly redesign ones to "future-proof" their stuff. I do agree with this. Laptops are expensive, especially Macs. However...

My last notebook was a 1.6 C2D Toshiba and that thing lasted me 7 years. This is my first Mac and I love it. That being said, I'm hoping my 2011 MBP will last me longer than my Toshiba. I bought my 2k11 MBP because I need it now. I'm not too worried about "future-proofing" because technology moves so fast, it becomes old technology way too soon. Start enjoying what's available now and start saving your $$$ for the next Mac you gonna buy!
 
Just get one now as the refresh just took place. We probably won't see another refresh for close to 1 year. Unless you are waiting for Lion...but even then you are depriving yourself of a new machine.
 
Thanks Folks! Great info.

I will buy soon, not wait. I was not sure if the slimmer design was nearing. Oh well. I will not wait. I will just figure out a way to buy again if it comes out next year sometime. heh heh.

Thanks again
 
These are really great and powerful mac's.Buy now.No need to wait.Line is recently updated, and for shure it wont be new updates at least 6-7 month's.
 
I waited over year to get 2011 mbp 15.
Honestly, I expected more but I couldn't wait any longer. My next gig is to keep this thing as clean as possible and sell when next mba comes out.

I can do without ipad 2 -- although it's rather hard -- mb(x), I need it at all time.(I also have work laptop but I am on laptop 24x7)
 
I honestly think you should get one now as i have put off getting one for over a year hoping the recently released line would bring more of a facelift. But when it comes down to it, the new MBPs are beasts and it was driving me INSANE waiting so i ordered the new 13" and you will not regret it. You will be waiting forever otherwise, that's the problem with trying to keep up.

Just get what you need and are happy with now and don't look back
 
2807 said:
Thanks Folks! Great info.

I will buy soon, not wait. I was not sure if the slimmer design was nearing. Oh well. I will not wait. I will just figure out a way to buy again if it comes out next year sometime. heh heh.

Thanks again
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wait..you can get the school promo when it starts up in may
 
mackage said:
Does it really start that early?
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HA! Yes, school for me starts in early/mid June. Sheeeesh, you guys should be detectives. Good catch.

And, went to Apple Store and learned I HAVE to buy online. No SSD MBP at the store. Bummer. It's not the same impulse buying on the web....

Thanks folks
 
2807 said:
HA! Yes, school for me starts in early/mid June. Sheeeesh, you guys should be detectives. Good catch.

And, went to Apple Store and learned I HAVE to buy online. No SSD MBP at the store. Bummer. It's not the same impulse buying on the web....

Thanks folks
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It's even better if you ask me. You may have to wait a little but you get what you want and are rewarded for waiting. The wait also adds to the suspense!!
 
2807 said:
HA! Yes, school for me starts in early/mid June. Sheeeesh, you guys should be detectives. Good catch.

And, went to Apple Store and learned I HAVE to buy online. No SSD MBP at the store. Bummer. It's not the same impulse buying on the web....

Thanks folks
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FYI, cheaper and better ssd's are available after market and not from apple. They are easy to install and you could probably upgrade your ram to 8gb and get an ssd for LESS than the price apple will charge you for the ssd alone. Not to mention you will be able to get a much better performing one!
 
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