Buy new macbook pro or wait for October event?

[Tapiture]

I can assure you that this event will be MBP-free.

 

[MacNut]

I can assure you that this event will be MBP-free.

I doubt they give them away for free.

 

[Howard2k]

I can assure you that this event will be MBP-free.

Unless it's a replacement for the current nTB.

 

[Tapiture]

Unless it's a replacement for the current nTB.

Yeah but would that still be called a "Pro?" Idk.

 

[Howard2k]

Yeah but would that still be called a "Pro?" Idk.

No idea. But it’s certainly possible that if they’re replacing the Pro with a new machine they also call it a Pro. Especially if the specs are superior in several categories.

 

[Leo90]

MacBook Pro will not be updated in the October event. I just bought one yesterday by the way.

 

[theluggage]

Yeah but would that still be called a "Pro?" Idk.

Sigh.

The thread starter just said they were considering a MacBook Pro. TB or non-TB was not specified.

The non-TB was not updated in July, and it’s entirely plausible that any rumoured new “affordable” laptop - whatever it gets called - could be going to effectively replace it, or at least be of serious interest to someone currently considering a non-TB MBP - who would therefore be advised to wait a couple of weeks if possible.

Oh, and a MacBook Pro is whatever Apple decide to sell as a “MacBook Pro” - even though TB vs non-TB is a stupid product demarcation and you might very well feel the latter could more reasonably called something else, it still says “MacBook Pro” on the box. End of. “Pro” is a marketing term, not a specification.

 

[fokmik]

I think the nTB along side with macbook air will be removed and a new 13" Macbook will be released

 

[maflynn]

fix the pesky T2 issue.

I doubt they'll mention any hardware changes to the T2 since embracing it on the MBP. They may introduce a silent update on that machine. Announcing an update to the 2018 MBP will anger a lot of people went and spent nearly 3k on a machine. By announcing an update to fix the issue, they may open themselves up to lawsuits.

 

[RandomDSdevel]

What if they announce a T3 chip and include it in a refresh? Granted, that's much more likely to be a while off, but it could help justify a spec bump.

 

[MacNut]

I doubt they'll mention any hardware changes to the T2 since embracing it on the MBP. They may introduce a silent update on that machine. Announcing an update to the 2018 MBP will anger a lot of people went and spent nearly 3k on a machine. By announcing an update to fix the issue, they may open themselves up to lawsuits.

They would have to admit it's an unrepairable issue and do a buyback recall.

 

[Caspavio]

I am planning to buy a new MacBook pro, but the October event is around the corner, but at the same time there have not been any rumors about a new or updated mbp. what do you guys think?

i guess you can gather that there will probably be no new MBP at the oct event. the real question is do you need a pro, or the rumoured updated MB/MBA can serve your needs.

 

[Tapiture]

I doubt they'll mention any hardware changes to the T2 since embracing it on the MBP. They may introduce a silent update on that machine. Announcing an update to the 2018 MBP will anger a lot of people went and spent nearly 3k on a machine. By announcing an update to fix the issue, they may open themselves up to lawsuits.

What is this issue with the T2? Haven’t heard of it before and I’d like to know as a 2018 MBP owner. Link to an article?

 

[malsaadi]

Apple just announced new MacBook Pros with Radeon Pro Vega Graphics coming next month. I guess its a good thing that I waited.

 

[The Boatman]

They didn’t announce new MacBook Pro’s, but they did announce a new graphics option for the higher end current MacBook Pro’s. (Vega 16 or 20 with 4GB HBM2 memory instead of the standard 560X.)

 

[MacNut]

I wonder if the T2 will screw up the Air.