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Say they update the MBP soon - buy one or wait further?
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- reduced power usage (34W to 29W)
- new SSE instructions
- better chipset (relating to integrated graphics)
- RAM support for DDR3-800, which is techically more power-efficient than DDR2-800
- Intel Turbo Memory
- LAN controller
- Wireless modules (WIMAX)
Integrated graphics and LAN controller are useless to me. WIMAX is nonexistent where I live and will take time to develop (802.11g is still standard where I live, and connections aren't even stable, forcing me to use HSPDA instead). SSE is too remote to me. As for DDR3-800 RAM, local reviews have pit DDR2 against DDR3. The verdict is that DDR3 cannot beat DDR2 decisively yet since DDR2 is mature technology.
That leaves the reduced power usage and Turbo RAM. Anyway, taking everything into consideration, Montevina is a poor prize to me for having to wait for several more months, not to mention that a new redesign of MBP is needed by then to accommodate the new platform... and then the Rev A issues.
I'm happy just waiting for a week or two for Penryn's proven lower power consumption which translates into better battery life and less heat. That's more important for me.
Thanks
I'm now happy with the thought of buying as soon as Penryn make it to the MBP I'm excited again hehe
Perfect ... cannot top that sage advice. It is both credit card friendly while helping those in hot pursuit of the latest and greatest model deal with the dreaded prospect of making a decision that likely would generate untold anguish.
Wow these threads are becoming more and more pathetic. It's kinda like a bad car wreck that you don't want to look at but just can't help yourself.
Keep waiting. Forever. Like the cattle.
Keep waiting. Forever. Like the cattle.
dude the problem is, you can never have the latest thing, ok let's say Apple do refresh the MBP, and you bought it, but then in the mid of 2008 you will see another new product
what ya gonna do? this is technology brother
every product gets updated soon after, even how new it is, welcome to the tech world mate
Buy now. Don't wait even ten minutes for an update. No one knows anything about timing or details. People just keep dragging along because "they" say an update to Penryn or Montevina or Walter is coming. No proof, no guarantee. And I'm confused about the problem with the MBPs mechanical latches. They work very well and they're smooth as butter. Can someone explain why a ton of people seem to be hoping for a magnetic latch?
Newer hardware six months down the road? No problem, couldn't care less. Newer hardware 6 weeks down the road, for something costing me 2500$? Yeah that would be pretty freaking soul crushing. So I am going to wait a little longer, my iPhone does most of the work I used to do on my late MacBook anyway so I can do without a laptop for a while longer.
I agree kamiboy. This is not about having the latest and greatest, it's about spending a hell of a lot of money for it to be replaced within a short period of time. If I wait til the MBP is updated, I'll buy and I'll be happy. If they then refresh it 3 or 6 months later, I couldn't give a monkeys. If I have the money when they bring out Montevina, I'll buy again and keep my other as a stand by.
Agreed with this, as the MBA adopted the aluminum casing itself. In regard to appearance, I'm guessing it might get the MB/MBA keyboard, but somehow I doubt it. Darker keys on the same keyboard would be more likely.
It's really not all about the current MultiTouch features, it's about having the standard which new software updates can add "new moves" to.
Thanks for expressing how I feel as well.
I am DONE with these "I'm Waiting Threads."
They are pointless.
I don't really think this is a "Ton" of people, just a vocal several dozen and then others that repeat what they read.
I have three MBP's and the latches are excellent.
Yah, except Penryn is nothing at ALL to get worked up over, and certainly not anything to let "crush your soul."
In fact, the smaller die size and supposed pre-release problems could lead to some really nice problems . . .
how do we know about updates?
After waiting to replace my old G4 12" for a while I am one of the ones left disappointed with the MBA. Nice design - not for me. People in this thread have talked about chances of a "silent update" of the MB Pro's in coming weeks. Is this just wishful thinking or based on anything more? I would hate to buy a 15" today and see something better out in a few days/weeks. Any thoughts?
After waiting to replace my old G4 12" for a while I am one of the ones left disappointed with the MBA. Nice design - not for me. People in this thread have talked about chances of a "silent update" of the MB Pro's in coming weeks. Is this just wishful thinking or based on anything more? I would hate to buy a 15" today and see something better out in a few days/weeks. Any thoughts?
look 2500$ is nothing to scoff at and while penryn might just offer a 5-10% difference in speed it still equals the difference between the 2.2 and 2.4 MBP models. That plus the potential for a cooler running processor that will result in less hyperactive fan activity makes it more than worth being disappointed in having shelled out that much money for something that could have been that much better.
And when all signs point at a upgrade at a unspecified near future then I just cannot get myself to take the leap. Not when I know how much i'll be kicking myself if a silent update takes place 2-3 weeks later
I bit a both actually. There havs been some small talk rumors about a update shortly, but we don't know when. Most of us seems to hold of a couple of more weeks "just in case". Like many others have said, if you need one now, get it, otherwise wait a few more weeks.
It also comes with Blue-ray...so hopefully apple will add a HDMI output device
It's not the chipset that comes with blueray. It depends if Apple choose to include a blueray drive
Dear Lord, buy it now if you need it, buy the next one if you want it.
Whatever you do, don't wait any longer than the next revision or you'll just become obsessive like I have.
Whatever you do, don't wait any longer than the next revision or you'll just become obsessive like I have.