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all i am basically trying to say is that i am torn between the lasting quality of a mac, and the potential power of a pc. i would be ok if apple updates the standard gpu to have 512mb gpu, but currently, that would cost too much for when i go to college.

(gonna be a computer science major, and i like to play games).

Get a Mac and 360/PS3? Thats what I've done, dont miss windows in the slightest. Plus theres more exclusive games for consoles.
 
Get a Mac and 360/PS3? Thats what I've done, dont miss windows in the slightest. Plus theres more exclusive games for consoles.

makes sense. ntm i just red cnet's review on the current apple gpu's, and it says there is basically no difference between the current discrete graphics and integrated. knowing that, i don't really give a damn. i don't play that many intense games. i only play a couple windows (not xbox compatible) games. so, i finally realize i've just been trippin because now i know how much better competing hardware is to mac's. since my parents dont wanna spend much, ive been looking for the most "bang for your buck." but i realize that a mac is gonna last longer than a clocked out asus/toshiba/alienware gaming system that i wont even need to use to its full potential.
 
Any post christmas news on macbook pro updates?

Yeah, they didn't come:D And when they do I hope the 13 finally has a matte screen option and they all support blu-ray.......Apple is literally years behind in some areas!

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Mate of mine works in an apple store here in australia and hasnt said anything about new models. Just stating that they brand out a new one this year (2009) Maybe he is just genuienly not aware of anything.

Please leae any updates here as this is where i check, cheers
 
Mate of mine works in an apple store here in australia and hasnt said anything about new models. Just stating that they brand out a new one this year (2009) Maybe he is just genuienly not aware of anything.

Please leae any updates here as this is where i check, cheers

He is genuinely not aware of any new models.

We (as employees) receive absolutely NO information regarding new products. I find out about them when I wake up in the morning and NNW shows about 200+ apple-related news items vs the usual 20-30.

Then I have to come in early, read as much as I can about the new products for when the phone rings at 8:30am sharp with someone wanting to purchase one even though they were announced 4 hours prior.
 
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