Very frustrating....I was all set to get the Vaio Z and then Steve had to say Not to worry about the forthcoming upgrade. Since that came out on Monday night, I thought that we'd see something Tuesday to no avail. NOW since it wasn't LAST Tuesday, that MUST mean that it's going to be THIS Tuesday, right (or not)!!
OK, if there isn't any type of announcement THIS Tuesday, then I'll go with the Z (unless of course I'm convinced it'll be the FOLLOWING Tuesday).
This shows how sick in the head us Mac cult followers are... I also expected an update this week after Steve said this. We had seen Macs updated right before the iPhone, so Apple isn't necessarily not updating due to the iPad. In fact, it makes a lot of sense to get as many potential buyers in the store as possible buying the iPad and see a new Mac they like or buying a new Mac and also pickup an iPad. But the truth is, I am so sick in the head, as are most here, to think that Steve says "Not to worry," that I absolutely am convinced it's within the next ten days for sure.
Steve misleads us all the time. "Not to worry," could mean we're working on it and it's going to be a "level above" the current MBPs. It could mean, FU don't worry about the MBP worry about the iPad. It could mean, FU, I cannot believe you're wasting my time with this crap so I am going to screw with you. It could mean, "not to worry" as soon as Intel makes a CPU we can work with it'll be on its way to you. It could mean, "not to worry," buy the current MBP and don't worry about the internal components. It could mean, "not to worry, as the end of the world is coming December 21, 2012... and your current MBP will surely get you through until then... for now, buy an iPad.
I also wonder if Apple isn't beyond waiting a month and seeing what happens to iPad sales, and if necessary release the new Macs and include an iPad for 1/2 the price with any new Mac. Seriously, not to worry doesn't mean anything other than stop your damn worrying about something you don't control!
However, knowing I am a sucker I have waited since October 2009 for an update. I was convinced that the June 09 update was so minor that a bigger update was coming. When Apple said its holiday lineup was set, I thought well holidays are for consumers so that just means the MB, iMac, and Mac mini aren't getting any more updates... the MBA, MBP, and Mac Pro are business or prosumer devices still could get an update - yes, I know I was reaching. Then Christmas came, and i thought new Macs the first week of January. Intel will definitely let Apple update its Macs and introduce the new Arrandale CPUs first. Then I thought next Tuesday, after Tuesday I figured Wednesday is the new Tuesday. Then I thought okay Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday are all possibles. After every Thursday morning without an update, I was POSITIVE it's next Tuesday. Then during the month came the MLK holiday, so I said it's not Tuesday we know when there's a holiday Apple updates on Wednesday, then I thought no Thursday, well maybe this Friday due to the holiday. Then I kept doing the exact same thing every week with positive feelings towards the next Tuesday, little bit of hope for Wednesday, still some Thursday... and it kept happening every week until now. I am sick in the head to let such a thing consume my thoughts.
There, I have admitted it and gave myself a new cutoff date today when Jobs remarks of "not to worry" didn't result in an update in either of last two days... April 15, 2010 is my cutoff date. I guarantee myself that I will buy a Sony Vaio Z if the MBA isn't updated by this date or an Apple media event isn't announced by that date with the event being before the end of the month. It gives me nearly two weeks to play with my iPad and wait it out. I actually have put a Z or limited edition Z in a shopping cart at Sony.com. If I went to a store and could buy one today, I would already have done it. Since I will have to wait when I order a Z, it makes me feel like just waiting for the MBA. On April 15, I will order the new Sony Vaio Z, with a bunch of BTO options, and I will also replace all of my software with brand new Windows platform copies. I have to have CS 5 anyways for the DreamWeaver app, so it will have been released three days earlier and is much nicer on Windows anyways. I will also buy the new Office product as soon as it's released for Windows. Then when the MBA is updated, I will buy one and try it out but will keep the Z unless the MBA is remarkably superior in "fun" and portability. So, Apple has a chance to get my business... either way, Apple is paying for my next computer as it's AAPL stock allowing me to buy either or both. Thanks AAPL!
Does anyone else think that it has been so long, and the chances are so great of Arrandale CPUs and therefore greatly different graphics that Apple will have a media event? After waiting this long for an update wouldn't they want to show off all of these great new features that Jobs deems as a "level above."
OOPs...there goes another one. I just bought a Z.
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Windows 7 is new to me as a mac owner, but it's interesting, for lack of a better word. Norton anti virus came with it. It was annoying at first with its pop up warnings till I finally got off my butt and disabled the pop up options. I mean anytime you install something? But yeah, OSX asks for a password when installing so I can't complain. I must say with the 13" Macbook case I bought at Apple, I feel I have to check to make sure it's in the case; the thing is so light as I carry it with the shoulder strap. So wish Apple had not taken so long but since I have a MBP 15" as a desktop replacement all I need is something light and powerful. Not as much into editing video any more, which is why I bought the MBP in the first place. So the Z is a good choice for me and it works great, i5, backlit keyboard, 192 GB, 1300x900 resolution, DVD burner, feels sturdy. Mine was the Metal Mosaic model, $2349.
I mean if you are really into all the software Macs have to offer then go with it. It's just not as important as it used to be with me.
This is great! Congratulations! Very happy for you. I still wish I could just pull the trigger on a Vaio Z limited edition.
Would you please give us a "user" review and compare it to both an MBP and MBA?
Would you please also tell us how the Vaio Z's case feels? What does the aluminum look and feel like? What parts are carbon fiber? It's hard to tell from the online photos.
Also, exactly how thick is it compared to an MBA? I have to believe the weight feels exactly like the MBA, but I wonder if the thickness affects the portability and feel awarded by the MBA not available from the Z?
Best wishes with it! I am jealous - I know that's wrong but I am!
