Apple Prepping for Notebook Refresh?
Signs are starting to appear that Apple may be prepping for a revision of their Mac laptops in the near future. Following up a previous Commercial Times report that pointed to a Q3 (July-September) order for MacBook displays, the paper now reports that Apple has increased its order of "notebook-use printed circuit boards" by 20% this quarter.
Meanwhile, Apple has notified Best Buy that they would have limited MacBook shipments over the next two weeks. While retail inventories alone aren't typically an accurate predictor of Apple product refreshes, combined with these other reports it may be more suggestive.
Apple has been rumored to be working on new aluminum MacBook Pro designs that will adopt features of the current iMac and MacBook Air. Intel's recent Montevina introduction also provides Apple with suitable processor upgrades to power new laptops.
Meanwhile, Apple has notified Best Buy that they would have limited MacBook shipments over the next two weeks. While retail inventories alone aren't typically an accurate predictor of Apple product refreshes, combined with these other reports it may be more suggestive.
Apple has been rumored to be working on new aluminum MacBook Pro designs that will adopt features of the current iMac and MacBook Air. Intel's recent Montevina introduction also provides Apple with suitable processor upgrades to power new laptops.
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47 months ago
Let's hope when this roll out eventually happens, that it goes a bit smoother than the iPhone release. :rolleyes:
47 months ago
Please please please release new MBPs in August... I'm going to be travelling and need to get rid of my iMac in exchange for a notebook and I'd hate to buy a MBP only to see new ones a month later... Seems to be a fear associated with any Apple product but maybe this time I can beat it.
47 months ago
I'm hoping this time around something will actually happen.
Been holding out for a macbook refresh, and having the sweets for a Lenovo x200. Which ever comes first / cheapest.
Been holding out for a macbook refresh, and having the sweets for a Lenovo x200. Which ever comes first / cheapest.
47 months ago
This is interesting, especially considering that I need to order nearly 60 17" MBPs for the business I do, and I am on a time table.
I am sure someone won't be happy if a new design comes out right after ours get distributed... Oh, well. What can you do? :shrug:
I am sure someone won't be happy if a new design comes out right after ours get distributed... Oh, well. What can you do? :shrug:
47 months ago
Speed bump or revision?
Personally I love my BlackBook casing so I hope they don't switch it.
Personally I love my BlackBook casing so I hope they don't switch it.
47 months ago
I would love a new MBP.
I am not so concerned about the specs as I am about the case design. To be honest, all this talk of making it look like the MBA with tapered design and black keyboard makes me nervous. I'm not crazy about the MBA design but I know some people love it.
I am not so concerned about the specs as I am about the case design. To be honest, all this talk of making it look like the MBA with tapered design and black keyboard makes me nervous. I'm not crazy about the MBA design but I know some people love it.
47 months ago
darn i just bought a macbook - its still on the way
If you want to gamble on a new model being released soon, just return it.
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