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Has anyone received a MacBook Pro with a 2.6 chip yet

Are there any hard numbers comparing 2.6 v. 2.4 performance?

I am considering just giving up on the waiting game and ordering a MBP (if I like the design as-is, do I really need to wait until MacWorld?), but was wondering what the head-to-head of the two processors looked like. (and yes, I know it is .2 bigger)
 
So far nothing I have read on the net has convinced me whether the performance increase from 2.4 - 2.6 will be substantial or not - it all looks like a lot of amateur mathematics and/or guesswork.

We'll probably have to wait until units with the new hardware can be benchmarked by review sites for accurate information on performance increases.

I have been waiting to get a MBP since summer - i was originally holding out for the penryn chips, but the frequency im getting this goddamn loading beachball on my mini has made me decide im sick of waiting (no pun intended). Sure the penryns will be better - performance wise im not expecting a huge increase, moreso on power consumption and maybe graphics but with the amount i use my computer i need something beefy now rather then in 2 months time
 
mattwe said:
Are there any hard numbers comparing 2.6 v. 2.4 performance?

I am considering just giving up on the waiting game and ordering a MBP (if I like the design as-is, do I really need to wait until MacWorld?), but was wondering what the head-to-head of the two processors looked like. (and yes, I know it is .2 bigger)
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I'm definitely not expecting any significant, perhaps even noticeable, performance bump from the 2.6. Simply put, it's about resale: When there is some new "latest and greatest" that I just can't live without, I'll be putting this one on ebay. At that point, I'll want the beefiest specs possible to be most competitive with any other MBP's that happen to be listed at that moment. In the meantime, I'll have as good a MacBook Pro as money can buy.

I'm just generally in favor of buying my Macs "loaded", and I've never regretted having done so. When is the last time you ever heard somebody say, for example, "I wish I had LESS RAM", or "my computer is too fast" or "I replacing my hard drive with something smaller"? For the most part if you can afford it, within reason of course, go for it. You won't regret it.

As far as the waiting game, forget it. You'll see Penryns delivering in February. They'll be a nice little performance bump. In the Spring/Summer you'll see the new chip sets and perhaps a real update of the whole MBP line. Let them work the wrinkles out of that one and it will be the one to get. But do you want to wait until July for your new laptop? The 2.6 MBP I get next week will serve me well for the next year.
 
no order status update

I have been checking my order status via the link from the email apple sent me, and apparently the store is not available or under maintenance. This is just for orders though, as the online store is working. It has been about 12 hours already as I tryed yesterday evening and no sucess. Has anyone else got the same issue?
 
"Order Update" section of Apple online store has been down...

grosbide said:
I have been checking my order status via the link from the email apple sent me, and apparently the store is not available or under maintenance. This is just for orders though, as the online store is working. It has been about 12 hours already as I tryed yesterday evening and no sucess. Has anyone else got the same issue?
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Been wondering about this myself, see this thread:

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/388952/
 
jameskohn said:
I'm definitely not expecting any significant, perhaps even noticeable, performance bump from the 2.6. Simply put, it's about resale: When there is some new "latest and greatest" that I just can't live without, I'll be putting this one on ebay. At that point, I'll want the beefiest specs possible to be most competitive with any other MBP's that happen to be listed at that moment. In the meantime, I'll have as good a MacBook Pro as money can buy.

I'm just generally in favor of buying my Macs "loaded", and I've never regretted having done so. When is the last time you ever heard somebody say, for example, "I wish I had LESS RAM", or "my computer is too fast" or "I replacing my hard drive with something smaller"? For the most part if you can afford it, within reason of course, go for it. You won't regret it.

As far as the waiting game, forget it. You'll see Penryns delivering in February. They'll be a nice little performance bump. In the Spring/Summer you'll see the new chip sets and perhaps a real update of the whole MBP line. Let them work the wrinkles out of that one and it will be the one to get. But do you want to wait until July for your new laptop? The 2.6 MBP I get next week will serve me well for the next year.
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Thank you JamesKohn, you provided the justification I needed - put in my order for a 15" 2.6 w/ 250gig this morning (going to max out the RAM when it gets here).

My first Mac (although I have been 'borrowing' my wifes macbook for a while), and it looks like the case will actually get here before the computer (simply cruel).
 
mattwe said:
Thank you JamesKohn, you provided the justification I needed - put in my order for a 15" 2.6 w/ 250gig this morning (going to max out the RAM when it gets here).

My first Mac (although I have been 'borrowing' my wifes macbook for a while), and it looks like the case will actually get here before the computer (simply cruel).
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Congrats... what delivery date did they quote you? You'll be very happy with your new computer as well as your decision to "switch". We'll watch the RAM deals next week to see the best place to buy a couple of 2Gb sticks for our new MBP's. Fun stuff!
 
I already bought RAM for mine. $58 for 2Gb sticks. Free shipping. Very nice.

http://dealmac.com/Kingston-2-GB-PC2-5300-DDR2-SO-DIMM-Laptop-RAM-for-58-shipped/196226.html

I ordered last week, the RAM came in about 3 or 4 business days, even though I signed for the free 7-9 day shipping option (I figured I might as well get the cheap shipping since who knows when my new mbp will show...)

Anyways... the site still says in stock, might be worth checking out for the rest of you...
 
sammyAD said:
So far nothing I have read on the net has convinced me whether the performance increase from 2.4 - 2.6 will be substantial or not - it all looks like a lot of amateur mathematics and/or guesswork.
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It will be 5-10% faster depending on what you are doing.
 
jameskohn said:
Congrats... what delivery date did they quote you? You'll be very happy with your new computer as well as your decision to "switch". We'll watch the RAM deals next week to see the best place to buy a couple of 2Gb sticks for our new MBP's. Fun stuff!
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The switch was a no-brainer (although I still love and will support Linux for its freedom).

Nov 28-Dec 4 for delivery.
 
I just woke up at 5AM to a dream that mine had shipped...

...I'm clearly losing my mind...

It's all your fault Apple...

Bastards...

:(
 
I am wondering...

If I went to the New Hampshire Apple store and ordered a 2.6 ghz MBP, would I have to pay sales tax? (NH doesnt have sales tax) I would think if I ordered it and payed for it there they could ship it to my home and I could save the ST correct?
 
I want to say that my brother did that... bought it while he was on vacation, in person in the store and didn't pay tax... I Wish I would've thought of that, as tax on a new mbp is like... over $200... >.<

Might as well just call an apple store in a taxless state and ask how the process works...
 
For some reason the estimated delivery date on my new MBP (ordered on 2nd Nov) is... 17th November! 3 days ago. Hmm.

Currently it's in Great Britain now, so I hope to receive it today/tomorrow. The email sent to me by apple had delivery on 21st or prior.
 
I think you're in for a nice surprise...

sammyAD said:
Ordered mine (2.6ghz + 200gb) on Nov 4th, estimated ship date is still 26th.

Estimated delivery on December 3rd is too far off. This will be a long two weeks.
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If you go to the Apple online store right now and configure the machine you've ordered, the ship date has been decreased to 2-4 days. In other words, ships no later than this Friday (or Monday if you deduct the Thanksgiving holiday). If you're already in the cue, I'm guessing you ship before Monday the 26th. Very exciting, enjoy your new machine! I'm anxious to hear about it when you get it!
 
jameskohn said:
If you go to the Apple online store right now and configure the machine you've ordered, the ship date has been decreased to 2-4 days. In other words, ships no later than this Friday (or Monday if you deduct the Thanksgiving holiday). If you're already in the cue, I'm guessing you ship before Monday the 26th. Very exciting, enjoy your new machine! I'm anxious to hear about it when you get it!
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Well if it ships monday then it would be right on the estimated ship date of the 26th. Mine is also supposed to ship at that time. However, I REALLY hope it ships out....like today or tommorow :D
 
jameskohn said:
If you go to the Apple online store right now and configure the machine you've ordered, the ship date has been decreased to 2-4 days. In other words, ships no later than this Friday (or Monday if you deduct the Thanksgiving holiday). If you're already in the cue, I'm guessing you ship before Monday the 26th. Very exciting, enjoy your new machine! I'm anxious to hear about it when you get it!
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I'd love it if it were true but im not going to get my hopes up just yet!

I just double checked my order status (unfortunately its the same) and the apple store which says 5 - 7 days delivery on a new order (its the 7200RPM 200gb disk). It may be that its from the UK apple store so shipping over here is a little longer. I just want the thing to get in the air so i can take a day off work to accept the delivery.
 
thechidz said:
I am wondering...

If I went to the New Hampshire Apple store and ordered a 2.6 ghz MBP, would I have to pay sales tax? (NH doesnt have sales tax) I would think if I ordered it and payed for it there they could ship it to my home and I could save the ST correct?
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fluffy.fearless said:
I want to say that my brother did that... bought it while he was on vacation, in person in the store and didn't pay tax... I Wish I would've thought of that, as tax on a new mbp is like... over $200... >.<

Might as well just call an apple store in a taxless state and ask how the process works...
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Um, sorry to reply to these slightly off-topic posts, but here's the answer from my personal experience. They charge sales tax based on the delivery state, not the ordering state. While I was in college I saved up for my tiger upgrade, along with some other software/hardware, and waited to buy during South Carolina sales-tax-free weekend. I thought I was saving about a hundred bucks in tax, but then they billed me for it because the delivery location was in Mississippi.

I was upset and called Apple and they explained it to me. Had I known I would have had it delivered to my parents house in SC and had them ship it to me!
 
InLikeALion said:
Um, sorry to reply to these slightly off-topic posts, but here's the answer from my personal experience. They charge sales tax based on the delivery state, not the ordering state. While I was in college I saved up for my tiger upgrade, along with some other software/hardware, and waited to buy during South Carolina sales-tax-free weekend. I thought I was saving about a hundred bucks in tax, but then they billed me for it because the delivery location was in Mississippi.

I was upset and called Apple and they explained it to me. Had I known I would have had it delivered to my parents house in SC and had them ship it to me!
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so couldnt you order it from the tax free store and have it shipped there, thus saving the tax?
 
thechidz said:
so couldnt you order it from the tax free store and have it shipped there, thus saving the tax?
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Yes, but the guys i quoted were saying order it in a tax-free state and ship it to their residence, which according to the conotations is NOT in a tax-free state.

What you suggest would be possible, I believe. Can you call into a specific store and order by phone? Then you would only have to make the drive once.
 
So anyone heard of somebody receiving the 2.6 mbp yet? Im here trying to wait, would be nice to have it before this weekend...but i doubt that will happen.
 
Wooo hooo!!!

...well... it's a start at least:

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Sweet! just checked mine and it says "prepared for shipment" too! Except mine still says its going to be shipped out on the 26th. Come on apple if its prepared just ship it off already lol...

It's crazy how these things can get us so excited lol I have not even been able to work lately because i keep thinking about getting my MBP lol...sad but true
 
Aaah, you guys got my hopes up. My orders still set for Dec 3rd delivery :(

Just to double check did you guys both order the 2.6ghz with the 7200rpm 200GB HD?
 
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