I have heard that Apple is redesigning the 15 and 17 inch MacBook pro's and that they might be released late this year but I wanted to know if the 13 inch would be included in such an update as I have heard no mention of it in any update speculation so would it be more likely to receive an update next year when the new Ivy Bridge processors are released?
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Will the 13" MBP also be updated?
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Large is relative. I don't think Apple has any trouble selling computers, so what is their rush? They've taken their time before. The 2010 MBPs were well over a year away from the previous gen. Also, why would they make an update if there was nothing to update?
People suggest that Apple will include USB 3 when Intel makes it native. That could be mid 2012 as well. There is also a chance for a design update, screen updates, optical drive updates, and whatever Tim Cook decides to refresh his company.
People suggest that Apple will include USB 3 when Intel makes it native. That could be mid 2012 as well. There is also a chance for a design update, screen updates, optical drive updates, and whatever Tim Cook decides to refresh his company.
Mid 2012? Wikipedia says Ivy Bridge will be released February/March 2012, which isn't that far away now.Large is relative. I don't think Apple has any trouble selling computers, so what is their rush? They've taken their time before. The 2010 MBPs were well over a year away from the previous gen. Also, why would they make an update if there was nothing to update?
People suggest that Apple will include USB 3 when Intel makes it native. That could be mid 2012 as well. There is also a chance for a design update, screen updates, optical drive updates, and whatever Tim Cook decides to refresh his company.
Mid 2012? Wikipedia says Ivy Bridge will be released February/March 2012, which isn't that far away now.
Don't quote me, that's what t101 said.
I'd hate to see the MBP 13" turned into an MBA. I use firewire for backups and I use the DVD drive to watch movies. The 13" MBP sells very well, so I can't see Apple simply dumping it.
Until SSDs are much cheaper, the MBP will not go full SSD. Can you buy a 750 GB SSD for 10% more than a 750GB HDD? I think not. Even the base 13" MBP has a 320 GB HDD - could you match the price with a 320GB SSD?
Until SSDs are much cheaper, the MBP will not go full SSD. Can you buy a 750 GB SSD for 10% more than a 750GB HDD? I think not. Even the base 13" MBP has a 320 GB HDD - could you match the price with a 320GB SSD?
I'd hate to see the MBP 13" turned into an MBA. I use firewire for backups and I use the DVD drive to watch movies. The 13" MBP sells very well, so I can't see Apple simply dumping it.
Until SSDs are much cheaper, the MBP will not go full SSD. Can you buy a 750 GB SSD for 10% more than a 750GB HDD? I think not. Even the base 13" MBP has a 320 GB HDD - could you match the price with a 320GB SSD?
I would hate to lose the optibay option, i don't know what i will do if they remove the optical drive and fill the space with something else.
I would hate to lose the optibay option, i don't know what i will do if they remove the optical drive and fill the space with something else.
What if it were a HDD or a slot for PCI cards?
I'm really worried Firewire will be taken out.
What if it were a HDD or a slot for PCI cards?
I'm really worried Firewire will be taken out.
I'd really hate to lose firewire; I could use USB since the drive has both connectors, but why give up the speed?
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