They could start the 13" at $1599 and the 15" at $2299 and most of us (including myself) would probably still buy it.
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Waiting for Skylake MBP thread
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Same. I mean, I know my MBP is going to be expensive, but I want this to last. I'm getting mine maxed out: 15", fastest quad-core processor offered, 1 TB SSD, 32 GB RAM if offered, best dGPU offered...I want it to be a monster 
I've been managing so far because I have a desktop that was more than enough power for my needs.
Thing is I will be selling it in the next few days. So I'll remain only with a laptop that has an i3 5005u and a GT 920M :\ On 4GB of RAM.
Man I'm screwed. These Mac's can't come soon enough.
Thing is I will be selling it in the next few days. So I'll remain only with a laptop that has an i3 5005u and a GT 920M :\ On 4GB of RAM.
Man I'm screwed. These Mac's can't come soon enough.
Same here.Same. I mean, I know my MBP is going to be expensive, but I want this to last. I'm getting mine maxed out: 15", fastest quad-core processor offered, 1 TB SSD, 32 GB RAM if offered, best dGPU offered...I want it to be a monster
This is key, especially if Apple decides not to refresh the MBP for a year or two, again. Hoping to get four+ years out of mine.
Edit: did anyone see that prime day "deal" on third party refurb base 2012 retinas for $1000??? They were snapped up immediately. I was in total shock. Not a good deal at all.
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People will believe that an item is far cheaper than usual as soon as you act like it is. This is why in Norway it is not allowed to use the word "sale" unless it actually is cheaper than normal.
Now none of the electronics chains have "sales". They have "super weekends" or "deals of the day" or things like that.
TL;DR: People don't act like rational beings 100% of the time.
Now none of the electronics chains have "sales". They have "super weekends" or "deals of the day" or things like that.
TL;DR: People don't act like rational beings 100% of the time.
Honestly, I have no idea. I was under the impression that without a dGPU, Skylake couldn't support DP1.3 features, but now I'm not so sure.
I have a crazy idea. What if they MacBooked the iMac? Hear me out.
With everything getting thinner every year, I wonder if we're getting close to a super light and thin iMac. They could bring back the 17" iMac, in the design language of the MacBook (colors and such). Now, it wouldn't be for the airplane/train commuter, but it'd be for the work/home/hotel office type of person. You just need a machine that can move with you a couple of times per week/month, not all the time.
The iMac is an awesome machine. You get better specs all around for a better price, but it's the portability that turns many towards the MacBook offerings, right? On the new 17" iMac, you'd detach and collapse the stand, slide the body into a backpack, and then grab your accessories.
I think I'm on to something.
With everything getting thinner every year, I wonder if we're getting close to a super light and thin iMac. They could bring back the 17" iMac, in the design language of the MacBook (colors and such). Now, it wouldn't be for the airplane/train commuter, but it'd be for the work/home/hotel office type of person. You just need a machine that can move with you a couple of times per week/month, not all the time.
The iMac is an awesome machine. You get better specs all around for a better price, but it's the portability that turns many towards the MacBook offerings, right? On the new 17" iMac, you'd detach and collapse the stand, slide the body into a backpack, and then grab your accessories.
I think I'm on to something.
Choose your next words carefully.
According to Intel ARK, you're right.
http://ark.intel.com/products/93336/Intel-Core-i7-6970HQ-Processor-8M-Cache-up-to-3_70-GHz
Max Resolution (DP)‡ 4096x2304@60Hz
Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)‡ 4096x2304@60Hz
Lol, good reply.
Hey, really, I want a new laptop just as bad as the next guy, my aging 2008 MBP is barely hanging in there and like a lot guys I've been waiting semi-patiently for a long, long time. But seriously, the Skylake chip sounded pretty cool many months ago, but by the end of this year, when the 'new' tech comes out for the Christmas sales, will it really be that cool anymore?
The "new" chips won't be ready till next May at the earliest. For the 15" anyway. Can't change when things come out.
no lie I chewed on this img for hours after you posted and only just got it. lol very fitting image
When you actually get your MBP and start doing your thing on it, most likely you'll forget about whatever lake was in the machine. Apart from the connections changing (USB-C, TB3, Wireless (stuff?)) it's just 10-20% this way or that way in CPU peak performance.
Come on Apple ! I'm still with my Sony VAIO. That was a beast in ... 2009! Just put an SSD inside in 2013 to last few more years. But it's time to change!
I'm now looking for the 15" base model for nearly 2 years, but last upgrade was too small to buy it. So still waiting !
It will be a huge bump for me i hope !
But if the wait is too long i will go with a XPS 15, wich is also a great computer
I'm now looking for the 15" base model for nearly 2 years, but last upgrade was too small to buy it. So still waiting !
It will be a huge bump for me i hope !
But if the wait is too long i will go with a XPS 15, wich is also a great computer
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I totaly agree with you. There is no one in here that has proof apple hasnt got a deal with Intel so they could get the new kaby lake chips earlier.
In regard of the bashing one gets in here if one ask about kaby lake, dont care about it. Its only old men that are wanking in their mothers basement. Its just awkward being a dick online. Most of you are polite as hell in real life, but once you get online you are "tough" and rude. Grow up, get a job and be normal.
nobody's bashing you mate. you're just sounding a lot like a troll right now.
Allot of people ask about kaby lake. People respond with so much hate. Just sick of adults behaving like a 12 year old spoild child - just because they sit a behind a computer screen.
So you upgrade for fun, rather than necessity. I wouldn't recommend the current model for an upgrade, but somebody who really needs a new computer should just go ahead and get it because it will work just fine.
The Retina 13" cost $1699 when it was first released, so I wouldn't be surprised!
Look, I'm not suggesting (like someone else did) that you read the last 776 pages of this thread... but honestly, if you go back to any page in the last 300, you're almost guaranteed to find someone - just like you, innocently, with no desire to troll - who asked the same exact question.
Apple doesn't have early access to Kaby Lake. Intel is slowing down its development cycles. The earliest expected availability of Kaby Lake chips (for MBPs) is Q2 2017
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