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Waiting for Skylake MBP thread
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This makes sense to me. In addition to releasing with a new OS, I think Apple wants to sway investors that Apple is not just a "phone company."
This thread should have a pop up for people posting the first time - warning them to post anything related to 2016 MBP and Kaby Lake.
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I know I've lost my mind when my upcoming two week vacation 'expected highlights' include being distracted for two weeks (in Costa Rica) so that we are two weeks closer to getting the new rMBP... my Late 2011 is still hanging in (and is actually a little more stable since the logic board replacement couple weeks ago), though I'd REALLY REALLY like to retire it.
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I know I've lost my mind when my upcoming two week vacation 'expected highlights' include being distracted for two weeks (in Costa Rica) so that we are two weeks closer to getting the new rMBP... my Late 2011 is still hanging in (and is actually a little more stable since the logic board replacement couple weeks ago), though I'd REALLY REALLY like to retire it.
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Dydegu used to have it in his signature, unfortunately he is not omnipresent.
Anyway, I kinda like to see how Kaby Lake questions are always here.
At least they bring some fun.
Now I'm waiting for someone asking again "does anyone know when the Skylake MBP is coming?"
I'm in love with your location
Then, introducing some actual interesting facts I didn't notice before (and that I think lot of people here didn't see)
by our beloved Ming Chi Kuo of course.
Kuo says the new MacBook Pro models will feature the "most significant upgrade ever undertaken by Apple"
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One Apple supplier producing hinges for the Macbook Pro is already shipping parts designed for the 13-inch machine to Apple, raising the possibility that Apple will stagger the releases of the redesigned 13 and 15-inch MacBook Pros, first introducing a 13-inch model and following it up later with a 15-inch model.
We've also seen the body of a 13-inch MacBook Pro
any thoughts?
When Kuo's at his best, he's picking up information from the supply chain about imminent releases. Further out, his predictions are a mixed bag. On things like "screens are shipping to manufacturers" he's likely right, but his saying it will be a significant upgrade is puffery.
On the topic of the hinge shipments for the 13 inch and a staggered release, that's not a Kuo source as far as I remember. Kuo said Q4 2016 (where Q4 fiscal is before Q4 calendar, to answer a previous post), and that's as solid as he got.
The hinge shipments rumor from May was relevant before WWDC, as the supplier said they were sending off 13 (14?) inch hinges in May and 15 (16?) inch hinges within a few months after that. People speculated that meant the 13 could be released in June or so, followed in July/August by the 15. By now the company would be finished with the 13 inch hinges and is shipping 15 inch ones. As Apple will have both in stock before manufacturing begins, I'd say the staggered release rumor no longer stands. That doesn't mean it won't be staggered, just that the hinge leak no longer supports either theory.
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Folks,
With the news that Dell have raised their prices 10% in the uk due to currency plunge (thanks brexit) and HP to follow and then no doubt Apple I'm pretty much decided that I'll be buying the MacBook (512) this evening.
I can't wait until October/November for a MBP and then also pay an extra 10% on top for that. It's a shame as I've been on this thread since the late 200s but I've often wondered if I really need the power of a MBP.
I've enjoyed this thread, thanks everyone I hope the new MBP is everything you hope for
With the news that Dell have raised their prices 10% in the uk due to currency plunge (thanks brexit) and HP to follow and then no doubt Apple I'm pretty much decided that I'll be buying the MacBook (512) this evening.
I can't wait until October/November for a MBP and then also pay an extra 10% on top for that. It's a shame as I've been on this thread since the late 200s but I've often wondered if I really need the power of a MBP.
I've enjoyed this thread, thanks everyone I hope the new MBP is everything you hope for
I doubt that price hike will remain for the foreseeable future as the world seemed to panic and throw its toys out of the pram after the brexit only for the world not to end. Within a few months I think the prices will be back to normal. Its not like apple are in any hurry to release the new MBP anyway is it. Could be months still.
I am always omnipresent!
im not prepared to wait any longer truth be told.
Only question now is what is more future proof?
MacBook new processor with 8 Gb RAM or MBP 13 with 16Gb RAM?
MBP 13 with 16GB ram. Just because the former has "Skylake" doesn't make it a better computer.
If the Skylake MacBook Pro ships with Touch ID, it seems likely that it will use a version of the Secure Enclave.
Will having the Secure Enclave bring Apple Pay support in Sierra without an iPhone? What are some other possible uses for it?
Will having the Secure Enclave bring Apple Pay support in Sierra without an iPhone? What are some other possible uses for it?
http://www.tomshardware.com said:
+ Intel Skylake and Intel Kabylake mobile processors are socket compatible. That means Apple can develop Skylake prototypes now, and can use Kabylake in Q3/Q4 2016.
I would love to believe that will actually happen, but we all know it won't.
Also I really don't think I can wait till October.
https://mobile.twitter.com/felix_schwarz/status/749717309502197760
Waiting till September for Sierra? Means not having to try and get new Macs running on El Capitan?
Waiting till September for Sierra? Means not having to try and get new Macs running on El Capitan?
Would seriously jump ship for this atm but it doesn't ship to Sweden.. heh..
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