Just figure out your uses. How much applications you install, how much space those take up, will you have media on there, etc.
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Waiting for Haswell MBP Mega Thread
- Thread starter thadoggfather
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
- Status
Just figure out your uses. How much applications you install, how much space those take up, will you have media on there, etc.
I don't know anything about that (I live in Denmark). I was simply correcting the percentage
----------
Exactly my thoughts! I think it can happen.
Fnac is giving this weekend 10% off in macbook pro, ipad mini and ipad
that would be....ideal.
I don't know how the supply chain is going/production, but it sounds doable. 2 events and silent update in 6 months is quite possible.
I imagine Apple would like to release the new ipads in time for xmas. For the Mac Pro and the rMBP, maybe not so much, but I think the MacPro (or at least, a lot of information about it) will come with Mavericks announcement ti build buzz for both.
I think the rMBP update is going to be silent or just a few slides at the Mavericks presentation. Its honestly not that big of a deal unless they remove the dGPU. And that announcement is going to be a 5 slide "crystal well is great...we are now using integrated GPUs...great battery life and equal performance...more reliable, less work for computer...looking forward to improving performance...ships today, now look at Mavericks and MacPro!" spiel.
Unless the rMBP's are ready for shipment that very day, nobody will mention them at all. Not a peep. They really have nothing to do with Mavericks and It wouldn't go over well with retailers still sitting on old stock.
Alright, I've staked my claim in this poll: Haswell Prediction Poll
This way it's easy for us all to identify who among this thread nailed their predictions.
This way it's easy for us all to identify who among this thread nailed their predictions.
Applicible terms:
The bolded part is ambiguous. Does it mean any discounts Apple is running, or does it mean any other cash back Discover offers?
IIRC there's no cap on the ShopDiscover bonus, but there is one for the regular 5% cash back.
That is the unfortunate hole in all of this... Apple won't compromise their existing stock, so there can't be an an announcement ahead of time. I suppose they could announce a 21st release date for Mavericks and have the rMBP refresh be silent along with it.
I'm actually expecting a silent or near-silent update either way. If it's in October, it'll be a footnote on the iPad event. If it's this month, it'll have to be a silent update. While the battery improvements are impressive for some of us, the loss of dGPU and general lack of CPU performance increases aren't impressive from a marketing/event perspective.
Your right, that is a good point.
The down side of it being done that way, is that they won't be able to hype the rMBP if not at a media event. And then they won't have the RMBP to add to the media event on Tuesday
Best insight on all of this I've read yet. I'm personally fine either way, I'm hoping for a September release but at this point October is only a month away.
I'd have one today, if there was a 16GB option in the 13". And so I wait (albeit with a 15" loaner from Apple).
Alright, I've staked my claim in this poll: Haswell Prediction Poll
This way it's easy for us all to identify who among this thread nailed their predictions.
i dislike my choice: Oct iGPU only... but it's looking like it'll be that scenario
I hear ya - its a bummer when you really begin to think a future product is going to disappoint.. hopefully we'll have a surprise somewhere..
I don't care when Apple releases it, now or October, but they better put in an dGPU... especially if they want to remain top dog. There are tons of awesome ultrabooks about to be released... zenbook infinity and yoga 2 pro, ss9... all match the resolution of rMBP or beat it. Plus they run slimmer and lighter form factors.
if apple wants rMBP to stand on top of those options, they would add a dGPU if they were smart.
if apple wants rMBP to stand on top of those options, they would add a dGPU if they were smart.
You Sir are getting the EXACT configuration that I'm getting. Can't wait. In addition I'm getting either the Apple external optical or a Samsung that plays Blu Rays as well. Haven't decided. Any thoughts on which one i should get?
Which is why this shouldn't be a "silent" release. Honestly... somebody from Apple needs to nut up, stand on a stage and at least walk people through the dGPU change. I think Jobs would've done this. (Of course then he would suck everyone into that distortion bubble of his and convince us all it's better.
)Which is why this shouldn't be a "silent" release. Honestly... somebody from Apple needs to nut up, stand on a stage and at least walk people through the dGPU change. I think Jobs would've done this. (Of course then he would suck everyone into that distortion bubble of his and convince us all it's better.
What are you saying ?
He's pointing out that Apple used to be a much more consumer-friendly company. And that they should discuss the rMBP at an event to explain what they did.
It's interesting, though - I'm trying to think of any other strategic shifts or "side-grades" in Apple hardware history.. I can't think of a close analog..
You see I was thinking of those things, but there's no "replacement" for the optical drive, as the Iris Pro is supposed to replace a dGPU..
Those are technological progressions. Personally I'm all for the dropping of the dGPU, but there will be a big outcry when it happens. Dropping regular hard drives and DVD drives were actually good things.
Which is why this shouldn't be a "silent" release. Honestly... somebody from Apple needs to nut up, stand on a stage and at least walk people through the dGPU change. I think Jobs would've done this. (Of course then he would suck everyone into that distortion bubble of his and convince us all it's better.
I think a negligable percentage of people care about the GPU type. Most buyers want a laptop with a glowy apple on it. The end.
Yeah, I'm generalizing, but the sane amongst you know I'm (probably) right.
- Status