To MBP or not to MBP?

[The Grood]

Before taking the plunge with a fully loaded 17" MBP...

Has anyone heard of any 17" MBP problems yet? eg the dead pixels, whines, heat etc reported for the 15" version?

Any major updates/revision due soon (eg Core 2 Due chips etc) worth waiting a little longer for?

Also, what extras upgrades would anyone recommend paying for, or avoiding?

Any help gratefully received.

 

[Lewisham]

I have to say, that unless dedicated graphics really floats your boat, the MBPs do not represent a good purchase right now. You could get an MB, and an external display and have the best of both worlds.

As someone else has noted, the MBPs are probably right now in a state of transition, heading towards Core 2. I would wait for those if you are dead-set on an MBP.

 

[The Grood]

Hmmmm.

DO NOT like the sound of the word 'transition.'

Thought yesterday's speed hike might be it for the next few months?

 

[Lewisham]

Well yeah, in a few months everything will get better. Just buy when you need. However, the extra money between the MB and MBP is pretty damn hefty, and all you're going to get is a bit extra screen space and dedicated graphics. That makes, value-wise, the MBP hard to recommend right now.If you *need* those things, then your hand is forced. However, Core 2 MBPs should be out in less than 6 months I would wager.

 

[emotion]

Well yeah, in a few months everything will get better. Just buy when you need. However, the extra money between the MB and MBP is pretty damn hefty, and all you're going to get is a bit extra screen space and dedicated graphics. That makes, value-wise, the MBP hard to recommend right now.If you *need* those things, then your hand is forced. However, Core 2 MBPs should be out in less than 6 months I would wager.

Yeah I'd guess these were coming in September (maybe August).

 

[The Grood]

Hmmmm. August.

What about 17" noises? 17" Heat?

Any reports yet?