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Why expecting a MacBook Pro spec bump might be a big disappointment

Prodo123

Prodo123

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I know this might be the last thing many people might want to hear, but there is plenty of proof against the supposed speed bump coming in a few weeks.
9to5Mac said:
With supplies only becoming more constrained, and with shipments already touching down in select countries, we think a launch next week is likely (between Tuesday and Thursday). That is, of course, if there are no unforeseen circumstances. Thanks Mr. X!
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9to5Mac reports that their quite accurate insider expects 5 new Macs in the coming days/weeks. 9to5Mac links this to supply constraints on Apple.

Supply constraints are not because of an imminent spec bump. In fact, it's not even Apple's fault. The sole supplier of aluminum unibodies for Apple, Catcher, had its factories closed down due to environmental concerns. This puts a tremendous strain on Apple's pipeline.

Also, 2 major hard drive factories in Thailand are currently submerged due to massive flooding. One of which belongs to Western Digital. Hard drive prices are already rising as the global supply starts to become constrained.

Not only that, but the Mac Pros are also due for a refresh. The model numbers that this Mr. X gave 9to5Mac may stand for new Mac Pros, 3 workstations and 2 server models.

Finally, if they are going to start using the second wave of Sandy Bridge processors, then they might as well give the Mac Mini a spec bump as well. Mr. X has no mention of this.

I'm not saying it's not going to happen; there's some chance that it might. Just don't get your hopes up, because it might turn out to be a big disappointment.


Also, I've been seeing many replies and threads about a GPU bump for the MacBook Pro.
It's not happening, ever. Current GPUs get the MacBook Pro hot enough already.
 
Prodo123 said:
Not only that, but the Mac Pros are also due for a refresh. The model numbers that this Mr. X gave 9to5Mac may stand for new Mac Pros, 3 workstations and 2 server models.
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The Pro forum says that's not possible due to Intel delays. They say there is no way the Pro can be updated in 2011.
 
DisMyMac said:
Huh? :confused: You mean they're selling the 2012 model this year?

A lot of car dealers do that but it's a gimmick. Whatever the year is- that's what it is. There's no time travel.
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No; I never said they would be selling the refreshed Mac Pros this year either.
 
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I don't get what interest you have in preventing others from waiting for a possible refresh... You sound like someone eagerly hoping for no update; which I can only assume is because you own a current model or are waiting for the major 2012 update.

Why so much time spent? If someone legitamately needs a new computer ASAP I would agree; surely no reason to wait even if you feel certain of a refresh because it likely will be minor update. BUT for the rest of us who can manage with other computers in mean time, why not wait another week and a half. Patience is a virtue.
 
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Heres some more refresh details to refute OP: http://9to5mac.com/2011/10/23/apples-new-macbook-pro-lineup-revealed-with-faster-processors-and-more-storage/

I'm guessing Mr. X pulled these out of thin air.
 
ZZ Bottom said:
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I don't get what interest you have in preventing others from waiting for a possible refresh... You sound like someone eagerly hoping for no update; which I can only assume is because you own a current model or are waiting for the major 2012 update.

Why so much time spent? If someone legitamately needs a new computer ASAP I would agree; surely no reason to wait even if you feel certain of a refresh because it likely will be minor update. BUT for the rest of us who can manage with other computers in mean time, why not wait another week and a half. Patience is a virtue.
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This is the kind of response that a person who has misunderstood the topic would give.

I just think the proof laid out for such an argument is weak. Weak arguments lead to disappointment and loss. The iPhone 5 tapered design had very weak proof, but case companies followed it anyway and lost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
ZZ Bottom said:
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Heres some more refresh details to refute OP: http://9to5mac.com/2011/10/23/apple...aled-with-faster-processors-and-more-storage/

I'm guessing Mr. X pulled these out of thin air.
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This is the same Mr. X who predicted a new poly MacBook and a Mac Pro refresh.
http://9to5mac.com/2011/07/13/new-macbooks-and-mac-minis-imminent/
 
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I am also waiting for the new refresh. It will be my first MBP.

I would say no one knows whether the refresh is going to be happened soon.

The lack of MBP supply might be caused from those stuff as well.

Time will tell.
 
Looks like the store updated (at least, it did here) but I can't open any MBP page. I get a "The page you're looking for can't be found" error. Anyone else too? And yes, they are slightly updated :D
 
Zerosopher said:
I am also waiting for the new refresh. It will be my first MBP.

I would say no one knows whether the refresh is going to be happened soon.

The lack of MBP supply might be caused from those stuff as well.

Time will tell.
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They're refreshed now :)
 
I am trying to understand the purpose of this thread? And I do not mean that in a condescending way. What does the OP hope to achieve?
 
What do you say now Nostradamus? Heh.

Prodo123 said:
I know this might be the last thing many people might want to hear, but there is plenty of proof against the supposed speed bump coming in a few weeks.

9to5Mac reports that their quite accurate insider expects 5 new Macs in the coming days/weeks. 9to5Mac links this to supply constraints on Apple.

Supply constraints are not because of an imminent spec bump. In fact, it's not even Apple's fault. The sole supplier of aluminum unibodies for Apple, Catcher, had its factories closed down due to environmental concerns. This puts a tremendous strain on Apple's pipeline.

Also, 2 major hard drive factories in Thailand are currently submerged due to massive flooding. One of which belongs to Western Digital. Hard drive prices are already rising as the global supply starts to become constrained.

Not only that, but the Mac Pros are also due for a refresh. The model numbers that this Mr. X gave 9to5Mac may stand for new Mac Pros, 3 workstations and 2 server models.

Finally, if they are going to start using the second wave of Sandy Bridge processors, then they might as well give the Mac Mini a spec bump as well. Mr. X has no mention of this.

I'm not saying it's not going to happen; there's some chance that it might. Just don't get your hopes up, because it might turn out to be a big disappointment.


Also, I've been seeing many replies and threads about a GPU bump for the MacBook Pro.
It's not happening, ever. Current GPUs get the MacBook Pro hot enough already.
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Prodo123 said:
I know this might be the last thing many people might want to hear, but there is plenty of proof against the supposed speed bump coming in a few weeks.

9to5Mac reports that their quite accurate insider expects 5 new Macs in the coming days/weeks. 9to5Mac links this to supply constraints on Apple.

Supply constraints are not because of an imminent spec bump. In fact, it's not even Apple's fault. The sole supplier of aluminum unibodies for Apple, Catcher, had its factories closed down due to environmental concerns. This puts a tremendous strain on Apple's pipeline.

Also, 2 major hard drive factories in Thailand are currently submerged due to massive flooding. One of which belongs to Western Digital. Hard drive prices are already rising as the global supply starts to become constrained.

Not only that, but the Mac Pros are also due for a refresh. The model numbers that this Mr. X gave 9to5Mac may stand for new Mac Pros, 3 workstations and 2 server models.

Finally, if they are going to start using the second wave of Sandy Bridge processors, then they might as well give the Mac Mini a spec bump as well. Mr. X has no mention of this.

I'm not saying it's not going to happen; there's some chance that it might. Just don't get your hopes up, because it might turn out to be a big disappointment.


Also, I've been seeing many replies and threads about a GPU bump for the MacBook Pro.
It's not happening, ever. Current GPUs get the MacBook Pro hot enough already.
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:rolleyes:
 
Jesus Christ people, yes he was wrong, give it a rest already.

No need to bump the thread with nothing but ":rolleyes:"
 
johnhurley said:
So were the people who thought Seattle could beat the Brownies yesterday ... 6 to 3 ... what an ugly game to watch!
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Seattle can't beat any team regardless of sport. Except maybe soccer. It is historical and makes me quite proud.
 
I wonder how the people who bought the February 2011 MBPs feel about not having the latest and greatest.

Then again, this will always happen ;(
 
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