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When is the next update?

It would be great if someone opened an apple betting site. If we are going to guess and speculate on what specs will be and when they will be released, we could at least have some fun doing it.
 
I would make a bet right now that a dual 6 core will run 6 grand or more when they are released. Looking at the price scheme on the refurb site, a 2.93 8 core is 5 grand now and new is 5499.00. You would think the 8 core 3.2ghz (harpertown) mac pro would be around 2500 but the refurb site has that going for 3299.00. Crazy for older technology.
 
Has anyone else noticed that nearly every configuration option for the '09 models are now on the refurb store? They are missing the 3.33 GHz quad, but I find it suspicious :rolleyes:
 
Magic Lantern said:
Anyone think it will be tomorrow?

I am anticipating another disappointing Tuesday...
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Reports I've read in the past indicated that Intel is planning to launch the Gulftown's on March 16th. However, it's not clear if that's when Apple might get it's exclusive presales opportunity, or if that would be the GA date. I always assumed that March 16th would be the GA date and that Apple would have a 1 month exclusive prior, but that's obviously not the case so now I don't know what to expect.
 
bearcatrp said:
I would make a bet right now that a dual 6 core will run 6 grand or more when they are released. Looking at the price scheme on the refurb site, a 2.93 8 core is 5 grand now and new is 5499.00. You would think the 8 core 3.2ghz (harpertown) mac pro would be around 2500 but the refurb site has that going for 3299.00. Crazy for older technology.
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Not really crazy when it comes to Workstations and the cost to Apple hasn't decreased nor are they having problems selling them.
 
Umbongo said:
Not sure why you say "still no Apple announcement". The processors are not released for another 2 weeks and NDAs are still in effect.
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March 16th is a Tuesday, so it's likely to be the same day. No problems with NDA's that way. :p
 
twoodcc said:
yeah today doesn't look good. hopefully next week then!
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I'm really starting to have a bad feeling that neither Mac Pros or Macbook Pros won't be seeing updates at all in March....or in April...and maybe not May either... regardless of Intel's schedule of March 16 this month.

All because of our little friend the iPad. This is undoubtedly Apple's new favorite child and I just don't see Apple giving up the front page from the iPad for a while.

Big sigh.
 
lighten up guys, they can't release new laptops or desktops right now, they are too busy suing HTC over some mobile phone patents. :rolleyes:

Cool by me, I'm going to edit my feature film on my iPad, so, you old school computer users just need to get with the times.
 
Well it looks like I am gonna drop my tent right next to you guys.

I really hope Apple does something about the video cards. Hopefully they speed up the process in which Nvidia releases cards for Mac. The GTX285 is somewhat dated, and you can't configure even new purchases with one.

Seriously Apple?
 
CountlovE said:
Well it looks like I am gonna drop my tent right next to you guys.

I really hope Apple does something about the video cards. Hopefully they speed up the process in which Nvidia releases cards for Mac. The GTX285 is somewhat dated, and you can't configure even new purchases with one.

Seriously Apple?
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While Apple's record for GPU support is abysmal, in this case, at least part of the blame lies with Nvidia... we're still waiting for their 3xx series cards (also due out in the next month or so

EDIT: Correction... I guess Nvidia is branding their next generation Fermi GPU as the 4xx series.
 
Icaras said:
I'm really starting to have a bad feeling that neither Mac Pros or Macbook Pros won't be seeing updates at all in March....or in April...and maybe not May either... regardless of Intel's schedule of March 16 this month.


Big sigh.
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I don't think it will be that bad. My guess is an announcement mid to late march and actual availability in April.
 
I keep pushing my deadline back farther and farther. The latest "plan" it to wait until March 16th....but no later. :)

Previously it was February 15th (due to Mac World) and then March 1st and now the 16th.

The clients are starting to roll in, I need something other than my laptop to edit on. Come on Apple, please release something soon.
 
Yeah i'd settle for a tick ... or a tock. Or maybe even a tack or a tuck. Something to show that Apple is still serious about the Pro market.
 
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