Wait or get it now?

[smallguy]

Hi, I was going to buy the standard base model MBA 13.3" (4GB RAM, 128GB SSD) and then realised that on the 16th October there may be new ones released. Should I wait for the event? I am looking for the 13.3" size for it. Will the new MBA (if released on 16th) be the same price as the current one is now (£849)

Thanks!

 

[kupkakez]

I don't think we will be seeing new MBA's on the 16th. I'd buy now.

 

[ashman70]

It would be out of CPU cycle for Apple to announce any new computers, laptops or desktop's, but I guess we'll find out soon enough.

 

[Woochoo]

Should I wait for the event?

Come on, can't you really wait 4 days till 16th? If it was a month... But not even a week! hahah
If they say something about Air (I doubt they release it on 16th, but maybe relatively soon) good, then you decide what to do, otherwise after the event just buy the one you were going to buy

I'd say the same to those who always say "buy now": if it's not strictly necessary to have it for some urgent work, there's nothing wrong on waiting a bit if the next version is coming relatively soon (even more if there's an Apple event the next week, and the next version isn't supposed to be just a new CPU model). Not saying, thought, to be forever waiting for the "best new ultra redesign to rule them all", but right now I think it's worth the wait.

p.s: I've a MBP 13" 2010 which isn't the powerhorse right now, but still can do the work with it, so I'll wait to the Air redesign, even if it isn't released until Mid 2015.

 

[capathy21]

It is highly unlikely that any new Air models will be released this month. Get the current model. If we are all wrong and they do release a new one, just return the one you just bought.

 

[yukyuklee]

It is highly unlikely that any new Air models will be released this month. Get the current model. If we are all wrong and they do release a new one, just return the one you just bought.

totally agree

 

[Woochoo]

It is highly unlikely that any new Air models will be released this month. Get the current model. If we are all wrong and they do release a new one, just return the one you just bought.

lol

 

[cityhopper]

It is highly unlikely that any new Air models will be released this month. Get the current model. If we are all wrong and they do release a new one, just return the one you just bought.

Bingo! If nothing is announced, then I'll be the just as happy as a new parent to a 2013 MBA 11 inch/i7/8GB/256GB arriving this week.

There will always be a bigger and better model to hold out for. Free yourself and buy a laptop

 

[GoingDark]

According to Recode, there will be no new MacBook Air at the Thursday event.

They're usually pretty well-sourced. Either way, as everyone else mentioned even if you buy one today and they announce new ones on Thursday, you can just return it.

 

[pickaxe]

Don't buy now.

The MacBook Air is a very good device, no doubt - but the screen is a relic. A low-res TN panel on a "premium" laptop is a complete joke at 2015.

Wait a couple of months and you will get a very significantly better product.

 

[Dweez]

Or buy now if you want it now.