NEW 17" MacbookPro????

[pcconvert]

FYI: I got the same config, brand new for $2000....and that included Applecare too.

Are you sure that you have hidef display? I know of standard 1600x1050 w 2.4GHZ being offered for what you say. Mine is 2.6GHz with hidef display. It's what they sell curently for $3000 with 4gigs and 320HD. Mine was so good in price because of 'only' 200HD (although fast one) and 2gig memory. Apparently some forgotten stock from summer before the refresh.

 

[timish]

Are you sure that you have hidef display? I know of standard 1600x1050 w 2.4GHZ being offered for what you say. Mine is 2.6GHz with hidef display. It's what they sell curently for $3000 with 4gigs and 320HD. Mine was so good in price because of 'only' 200HD (although fast one) and 2gig memory. Apparently some forgotten stock from summer before the refresh.

I am absolutely positive because the screen reports and displays 1920x1200 not to mention the Apple box it was packaged in listed that resolution as the standard.

It is also the newest Penryn 6MB cache processor with 17 inch matte LED backlit screen.

My cpu is 2.6GHZ as well and 512MB of VRAM.

I got quite the deal, especially since it has 3 year Applecare.

 

[pcconvert]

I am absolutely positive because the screen reports and displays 1920x1200 not to mention the Apple box it was packaged in listed that resolution as the standard.

It is also the newest Penryn 6MB cache processor with 17 inch matte LED backlit screen.

My cpu is 2.6GHZ as well and 512MB of VRAM.

I got quite the deal, especially since it has 3 year Applecare.

Maaan... Congratulation! This truly was a dream deal. For 2k with applecare.... uhhohhh. You saved 1G. Mind sharing the source?

 

[timish]

Maaan... Congratulation! This truly was a dream deal. For 2k with applecare.... uhhohhh. You saved 1G. Mind sharing the source?

Ebay.

Someone was blowing out 15 of these.

2.5ghz, 2.6, non applecare, with applecare.

it was listed for $2350 and I made an offer and got lucky.

I've been using ebay for over 10 years and never been burned. Thought this would be the time it would happen.

Machine was shipped OVERNIGHT to me (note: before my payment even cleared to the seller!) and what I got was a brand new MacBook Pro 17" etc just as described.

There was no difference from buying it via Mac Mall or anywhere else.

Just got a smoking deal on it with Apple Care (verified it online with the serial number)

Machine registered fine with Apple (I called them and verified that too!)

 

[clyde2801]

Ebay.

Someone was blowing out 15 of these.

2.5ghz, 2.6, non applecare, with applecare.

it was listed for $2350 and I made an offer and got lucky.

I've been using ebay for over 10 years and never been burned. Thought this would be the time it would happen.

Machine was shipped OVERNIGHT to me (note: before my payment even cleared to the seller!) and what I got was a brand new MacBook Pro 17" etc just as described.

There was no difference from buying it via Mac Mall or anywhere else.

Just got a smoking deal on it with Apple Care (verified it online with the serial number)

Machine registered fine with Apple (I called them and verified that too!)

I think that's over the paypal protection limit. Hopefully, you bought it with a credit card to cover you.

 

[timish]

I think that's over the paypal protection limit. Hopefully, you bought it with a credit card to cover you.

$2000 is the paypal limit (based on specific criteria), which is what I paid for the new machine.

Yes I used a credit card, and I am not worried now as I have been using the machine for over a month.

 

[pcconvert]

$2000 is the paypal limit (based on specific criteria), which is what I paid for the new machine.

Yes I used a credit card, and I am not worried now as I have been using the machine for over a month.

You've certainly got balls although these power sellers are quite reliable. Good for you.

 

[Minimoose 360]

I've been dying for the 17". I waited from May until October to get one as I don't want out-dated technology, and my heart sank when it did not release.

I am crossing my fingers for Macworld because being a college student without a computer is some tough business

I also hope they bump processor speed to 3.0 GHz due to more space for cooling?? *shrugs

The resolution on the 15" is just too low.

 

[apple2E]

What's wrong with the current 17" MacBook Pro? Nothing!

It still has the faulty graphics card.

 

[David the Gnome]

Have you thought of doing the 15" model with an external monitor? Just a suggestion.

 

[orpheus1120]

It still has the faulty graphics card.

Not all are faulty. In fact those that are manufactured after Oct 08 are not the infected batches. Although it's still too early to tell. However, Apple's has extended the warranty on this gpu for another year.

I would love to wait for Macword 09, but I have a strong feeling the updated 17" will not have the matte screen I'm looking for, which is why I intend to buy the current 17" (with hi-res, 4GB ram as standard). I have enough confidence in Apple and Nvidia to have fixed the current 8600 gpu batches by now. It's a risk to buy with what's known, but I think my chance of receiving a revised gpu is high at this moment.

 

[Name101]

January 5~9, 2009 with the keynote on the 6th, I believe.

I am a pro photographer using photoshop. so performance is paramount.

Hard to say right now, but if there's none at Macworld, then the chance is basically 0%.

The 17" high-res display (now it's by default) has 78% higher resolution than the 15" display. The usable resolution increases even more.

Also it is notable that the last update did not increase CPU GHz's any significant amount (one model dropped by .4 GHz). So given that and Intel's releasing speed bumped CPUs in Q1 2009 tells me we may see a slightly faster than 2.53 GHz 17" MacBook Pro (2.67 GHz?). I don't expect quad-core, since they are too hot for the MacBook Pro.

Quads core MBP are a possibility.. the new 45nm processors have a 45Watt TDP.. correct me if I'm wrong. my 2.5GHz cpu has a 20Watt TDP. so the quad uses just over twice the power but may have a lot more bang for your buck..

But to the OP, Waiting for the new Macbook Pro will reward you greatly.
There are many performance increases with the new Macbook Pro, the Processor may run at the same speed but the RAM runs at a higher speed allowing for large photos to edited easily. If every second matters to you, wait until the newer MBP's come out.


Some one mentioned the Glossy screen, I personally don't find it to be nearly as bothersome as everyone made it out to be. but that's my opinion.


~Ragards
Name101

 

[SWLinPHX]

Some one mentioned the Glossy screen, I personally don't find it to be nearly as bothersome as everyone made it out to be. but that's my opinion.

Just to clarify, the iBooks & PowerBooks pre-2006 had complete, matte LCD screens. The following Intel MacBooks & MacBook Pros had much glossier screens or different-style displays than those. Now, with these new unibodies, they are more glossy due to glass, etc. Is this correct or am I wrong? Can someone clarify exactly what the changes have been since 2005 in the type of displays used? Thanks...

 

[Name101]

Correct.

 

[ARK]

I wonder how/when they are going to announce the new 17" MBP. Really the next refresh of the portable line would be around April according to the MR Buyers Guide. https://buyersguide.macrumors.com//#MacBook_Pro

So would they release the 17" then turn around and refresh the portable line with a new processor, etc. If they did that the 17" would only have a shelf time of around 3 months. That doesn't seem plausible to me. At the same time I don't seem them waiting that long to release it either.

 

[HLdan]

Just my prediction but I think Apple is going to discontinue the 17" and possibly introduce a new 18.4" unibody like Sony's new 18.4" AW notebook. What other reason would there be for Apple to only update the specs of the current 17" and not intro a unibody version?

 

[ARK]

Just my prediction but I think Apple is going to discontinue the 17" and possibly introduce a new 18.4" unibody like Sony's new 18.4" AW notebook. What other reason would there be for Apple to only update the specs of the current 17" and not intro a unibody version?

The reason that was stated that the 17" was not updated was because of a display and disc drive issue I thought.

 

[SWLinPHX]

Correct.

That's what I thought. So what is the actual name or material difference in the pre-2006 matte screens of the iBooks/PowerBooks, the glossier screens of the 2006 MacBooks/MacBook Pros and now these glass ones. I'm not sure what the standard LCD screen material is called, but were the next ones glossy with like a plastic shield? And the new ones glass-covered of course. Is it just the covering or surface that changed? I realize if I really need to know I can research on the Web, but if anyone here knows off the top of their head I'd be interested.

 

[Name101]

That's what I thought. So what is the actual name or material difference in the pre-2006 matte screens of the iBooks/PowerBooks, the glossier screens of the 2006 MacBooks/MacBook Pros and now these glass ones. I'm not sure what the standard LCD screen material is called, but were the next ones glossy with like a plastic shield? And the new ones glass-covered of course. Is it just the covering or surface that changed? I realize if I really need to know I can research on the Web, but if anyone here knows off the top of their head I'd be interested.

This is where by knowlage ends.
But now I'm guessing that they have changed the material in the new MBP. Because the screen seems to be a little richer than my early 08 MBP. Maybe it's the glass? I don't know.

But that would be a interesting read.

~regards.

 

[SWLinPHX]

In 2006 (when Apple switched to Intel processors) the complete matte "skin" of all the previous iBooks & PowerBooks (where you could make a physical ripple by touching it) gave way to a glossier, harder plastic-like shield, that you could make a noise with when tapping your fingernail, yet still could make a temporary ripple or "dent" in the display when touched. They were considered "glossy" or at least glossier. But now these are glass where they are completely hard (no alteration or effect on screen when touched), and are referred to as "high gloss".

I just wanted to know what the difference was in the degrees of gloss and what they technically called the 3 different materials I know of. I never owned an Intel notebook until now with my new MacBook Pro.

 

[jt33murray]

Not all are faulty. In fact those that are manufactured after Oct 08 are not the infected batches. Although it's still too early to tell. However, Apple's has extended the warranty on this gpu for another year.

Any way to confirm if a model was produced after Oct 08? If I could feel more confident about the GPU, I'd happily settle for the current version.

I live in Japan, but I plan to buy from the U.S. (SO much cheaper!). This also affects my decision, cuz I will be in the states for Xmas, but will be back in Japan before any January "announcement" is or isn't made.

I'll have to look into the details on how living overseas affects Applecare. That's crucial, given all the gloomy GPU talk for the current 17".