I'm (un)patiently holding off buying my first 15" MBP because of all the rumors floating around about updates on the way. The last I read there was talk of reseller supply constraints. I was hoping for an event this Tuesday so I could make my purchase next weekend but it's looking increasingly unlikely. Any thoughts here?
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.
What's happened to all the MBP update rumors?
- Thread starter chickyd
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
Given that the Macbook Pro line was last refreshed in June, I don't think we're going to see any significant updates this side of Xmas. The iMac is next in line for an update.
I guess it all depends on your needs. Quad Core is on the horizon, but who knows when. If you don't need Quad Core, then buy now. USB 3.0 and Light Peak are slotted for next year, FW1600 is not due yet...what else could ya be waiting for? I doubt the chassis will see any upgrade, it's pretty much perfect as it is, can't get much thinner, lighter maybe.
I had just thought that if they bump the MBs then they'd need to bump the MBPs to keep them well ahead. I was also thinking if there are rumors of an imac, mac mini refresh, there may be a case for holding off incase they decide to bump the entire mac line onto the new chipset.
You reckon i'm wasting my time?
You reckon i'm wasting my time?
There may be a speed bump or something...
If the Macbook gets a boost then I reckon we might see the low end 2.26 13" MBP go and the 2.53 become the base model until the new chips and models come out next year. Otherwise they may be too close in specs. Who knows though.
If the Macbook gets a boost then I reckon we might see the low end 2.26 13" MBP go and the 2.53 become the base model until the new chips and models come out next year. Otherwise they may be too close in specs. Who knows though.
Quad Core is definitely enticing.. i'm gonna want to run Windows 7 in VMware Fusion 3 when it's out.. it's definately the new chip that i'd be interested in most i think. I don't think they'll put in USB 3, and especially not Light Peak until late 2010 and i'm not waiting til then.
I'm pretty much going to buy in the coming weeks and guess I'm just hopeful i can buy into the beginning of the refresh cycle rather than the middle. I hate feeling like my tech isn't that latest.
I'd like to see "new" MBA. That is, keep the things the same (without the crappy glass screen), just throw in 4GB of RAM and glass trackpad. Then I'll probably buy one.
Or it would be nice to see matte 13" MBP.
17" should be updated to i7. But it's Apple we're talking about, so it probably won't.
I'm interested to see what the new plastic will be - I need a carry around laptop, so plastic might be a good option.
Or it would be nice to see matte 13" MBP.
17" should be updated to i7. But it's Apple we're talking about, so it probably won't.
I'm interested to see what the new plastic will be - I need a carry around laptop, so plastic might be a good option.
There really hasn't been any rumors because apple in all likelihood is not updating the MBPs anytime soon. The iMac and mini are probably the two computers that are next. While its conceivable that the MBA could see some love, I wonder about the long term viability of the MBA because of its price point and the 13" is nearly the same size as the MBA