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I'll need to get a Macbook this year (sadly can't afford a Macbook Pro), but I have the usual grips with the Macbook so I'd be willing to hold out until WWDC.
So the question is of course if Apples gonna upgrade the Macbook anytime soon hardware or/and style wise. With Santa Rosa being released in April, do you think that the Macbook will move to Santa Rosa that quickly or will we first see Santa Rosa on the Mac Book Pro? Also really hope that the Macbook looses it's babyfat and finally gets a normal screen option. any speculations? |
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There's baby fat on the MacBook? Where? I'm not seeing it.
Yes, the bezel around the display is a bit large, but a 14" screen would be cutting it really close (especially where the iSight is concerned) and would probably have the same resolution, anyways. In all other aspects, the MacBook is impeccably trim for a consumer notebook. It's thinner than the 15" PB was. By "normal screen" I can only assume you mean "matte." Don't bet on that happening any time soon ever. And, as always: If you can wait, do. If you can't, buy now. It's the rule of the universe. and i guess i've known it all along / the truth is, you have to be soft to be strong |
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The MacBook Pro has been updated with greater frequency than the MacBook, and since Santa Rosa is the Pro element of the Centrino range, I'd anticipate it going to the MacBook Pro first if it goes in the portable range at all. |
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After dealing with a mac mini w/core duo for about 6-7 months now, I'm really eager to get a macbook when they upgrade to the next set of intel integrated graphics. So far the mac mini plays WoW just fine (after a memory upgrade to 1gb - pondering 2gb now) - but I think if I hold out another few months I'll be getting more bang for my buck (even if just a little).
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im waiting for a new release of Macbook in May-I will get one.
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I am about to buy a macbook but I am also puzzled if I should wait until may or not. I could wait if I needed to, of course my hand would itch 24x7 till may.
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I kind of lost track of the most current thinking, but when would I expect to see the next MacBook Pro update (is that with the Santa Rosa chip mentioned above)?
I am out of warrantly (and our of patience) with how slow my 17" G4 Powerbook is running and need more horsepower, ideally in a smaller size. (I apologize if this was somewhere else but a quick search did not turn up anything.) Now that I got a job, I can buy more Apple products! |
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Wikipedia says Santa Rosa will be released May 9th.
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May is a reasonable time to upgrade MacBooks, though, as that is traditionally the start of the buying season for schools (one of Apple's target markets for the MacBook). |
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Perhaps THEONENEO hints at something not related to the MacBook as such. It might have to do with Leopard or another new feature (multitouch?) that will come with Leopard.
My guess is still that Leopard will be introduced at WWDC and as such I'd wait for it, even if MacBooks ship earlier, because if I get the MacBook after WWDC I'd get Leopard with it. |
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I've got it. The dual screen ibook with a multitouch keyboard! Comes with free with a nintendo ipod.
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Could also be related to NAB. The conference starts April 14. I'm sure you're probably right, but it's something interesting to think about. (I still don't think we'll see a MacBook there, but what if Leopard dropped then? I have my doubts, but anything is possible at this point.)
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On the last weekend of each month, Apple Stores put out whatever discounted, used, returned or refurbished equipment they have for sale. For example, a guy walks in and buys a 17" PowerBook and takes it home. The next day, he may come back with "buyer's remorse" (because the wife threatened to kill him.) That stuff is generally held for resale on the last weekend of the month. The Apple Store personnel are not privy to inside info on release dates but they read rumour sites as much as anyone else. Cozmo likely overheard the cashier speculating about the NAB event and the other employee saying he wanted to get the demo model because it was cheaper last weekend. |
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