Any Reason to Expect Updated Macbook?

[Tomster1300]

My daughter is off to college in mid August. Is there any reason to expect a slight speed bump in the next 30 days for the Macbook? Would hate to buy now and then see the chip speed jump 10%.

[Chucker]

Well, unless Apple decides to upgrade the MBP to offer up to 2.33 GHz, no.

[G_Warren]

At only two months old, I reckon it'll be a good few months before the next bump. Buy buy buy

[TenoBell]

Without a doubt the MB will get a speed bump to the top Yonah once the MBP goes Merom.

The MBP received a speed bump with the intro of the MB.

[Northgate]

Can we finally get the entire line updated to Intel BEFORE all you iMac and MacBook knuckleheads demand yet another update to your already updated systems?

Please?

[JCG]

Originally posted by Northgate
Can we finally get the entire line updated to Intel BEFORE all you iMac and MacBook knuckleheads demand yet another update to your already updated systems?

Please?
Nope, I want to buy an iMac so I want another update out before I buy it. ;)

[Neruda]

Originally posted by Tomster1300
My daughter is off to college in mid August. Is there any reason to expect a slight speed bump in the next 30 days for the Macbook? Would hate to buy now and then see the chip speed jump 10%.


All indications are that Merom will be released in August.
1. The articles I've read specify a 20% speed increase, not 10%
2. Merom will be 64 bit. Before anyone debates the importance of this (applications have to be re-written to take advantage of this, etc), Leopard will be fully 64 bit when it comes out.

Wait until August.

[Chucker]

Originally posted by Neruda
Leopard will be fully 64 bit when it comes out.

Oh?

[Neruda]

Originally posted by Chucker
Oh?

So, Leopard won't be 64 bit? Know something I don't ;)

[Chucker]

Originally posted by Neruda
So, Leopard won't be 64 bit? Know something I don't ;)

No. It seems very likely that they would add such support. However, your assertion made it look like a fact, when it really isn't.

[Neruda]

Originally posted by Chucker
No. It seems very likely that they would add such support. However, your assertion made it look like a fact, when it really isn't.

True. I think this is more than likely, though, and long overdue. We'll see in less than a month, I guess.

[1337_5L4Xx0R]

The original poster mentioned the Macbook, not MBP. MB will not be getting Meroms any time soon. Moreover, while the merom may be announced in August, Apple will likely not ship until September, meaning the clockspeed of MB's will not increase until around that time.

I say he should get a MB now, as it is not reasonable to suggest higher clockspeeds in the timeframe he requested advice on.

[Tomster1300]

Originally posted by 1337_5L4Xx0R
The original poster mentioned the Macbook, not MBP. MB will not be getting Meroms any time soon. Moreover, while the merom may be announced in August, Apple will likely not ship until September, meaning the clockspeed of MB's will not increase until around that time.

I say he should get a MB now, as it is not reasonable to suggest higher clockspeeds in the timeframe he requested advice on.

Thanks for the opinions, guys. I noticed that MacMall is offering $100 rebates on all Macbooks good until August 13. As Apple never seems to allow anyone to sell goods for more than $5 off MSRP, I would assume this is a sanctioned rebate which MIGHT lead one to summize that inventory is being cleared for something new.

But then again, what do I know?

[LaEsperanza]

Originally posted by Tomster1300
Thanks for the opinions, guys. I noticed that MacMall is offering $100 rebates on all Macbooks good until August 13. As Apple never seems to allow anyone to sell goods for more than $5 off MSRP, I would assume this is a sanctioned rebate which MIGHT lead one to summize that inventory is being cleared for something new.

But then again, what do I know?

Just to let you know, the MacBook rebate on MacMall has been going on since it came out. Same with Amazon's $100 rebate. That is just something that MacMall does that says "hey look at me!!!"

[nathan22t]

Originally posted by Neruda
So, Leopard won't be 64 bit? Know something I don't ;)

Correct. This year's WWDC surprise is Leopard actually going straight to 128 bit. Vista doesn't stand a chance. VIVA APPLE!

[Lust]

Originally posted by nathan22t
Correct. This year's WWDC surprise is Leopard actually going straight to 128 bit. Vista doesn't stand a chance. VIVA APPLE!

Even if that *were* true, there would be no reason to make it 128 bit as the new processors will only be 64 bit.

[markybigred]

Originally posted by Lust
Even if that *were* true, there would be no reason to make it 128 bit as the new processors will only be 64 bit.

i'm pretty sure nathan22t is joking :smokey:

[Lust]

Originally posted by markybigred
i'm pretty sure nathan22t is joking :smokey:

I'm well aware of that.

[Neruda]

Originally posted by 1337_5L4Xx0R
The original poster mentioned the Macbook, not MBP.

Good point, however, Intel is planning to release upgrades across the processor line. The Macbooks will be upgraded as well. The crucial question is the time period, I guess.

Moreover, while the merom may be announced in August, Apple will likely not ship until September, meaning the clockspeed of MB's will not increase until around that time.[/B]

I have seen a wide range of shipping dates for Merom (http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2006/07/17/intel_merom_price_plan/). Some sources say end of July, some August. I think we'll see updates sooner rather than later. Remember, Apple isn't getting its chips from IBM/Moto anymore.

I say he should get a MB now, as it is not reasonable to suggest higher clockspeeds in the timeframe he requested advice on. [/B]

Looking forward to Tomster's thread several months from now on how he could have gotten a much faster computer for the same price he paid now. :) Just kidding, 1337 is right, get the MB now (unless you agree with anything I've said, that is ;))

[1337_5L4Xx0R]

Any sources suggesting Merom will ship in July are wrong. Intel is set to announce Merom alongside Conroe in late August. Which points to shipping in September. After which, Apple will up the clockspeed on MBs (Yonah) by a whopping 0.13 Ghz.

[dufsky]

IntelQ22006earningsfoils (http://download.intel.com/intel/finance/earnings/IntelQ22006earningsfoils.pdf):

http://aycu31.webshots.com/image/2550/1792296609477426386_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/viewimage?imageID=1792296609477426386)

Intel already shipping Merom to manufactures.. ;) 17 days to go, i hope. :smokey:

[Silverdog]

Originally posted by dufsky
Intel already shipping Merom to manufactures.. ;) 17 days to go, i hope. :smokey:

I always like it when somebody brings facts to the board. So Thank You.

I will add my $0.02 on the purchase of a MacBook with one question. What difference does 20-30% performance difference make to the useability of the current MacBook?

If the current MB gets bumped to 2.3 before August/September you won't even notice it.

If you think there is something better coming out besides the MacBook and MBP then wait. The longer you wait the more likely there will be something just around the corner. You can even speculate about getting a "Kentsfield" chip in a notebook by the end of the year.

Wait for entertainment value and speculate about the next great thing but don't wait if you need a notebook to use this fall.

[furious_]

My parents are forcing me to buy a laptop for uni(MacBook). My question is should I get iWork or use boot camp and get Microsoft office for 37$(subsidised by my dads work) thing is I would need to buy either a hard drive or Ram to get XP service pack 2 OEM.

Both work out to be about 120$ needed for iWork that’s: two 512Ram for total1 gig and XP or iWork?

will I notice the 1 gig of ram if all I do is word process?

I am in Australia.:)

[1337_5L4Xx0R]

Well, shows what I know ;)

[dansgil]

Originally posted by furious_
My parents are forcing me to buy a laptop for uni(MacBook). My question is should I get iWork or use boot camp and get Microsoft office for 37$(subsidised by my dads work) thing is I would need to buy either a hard drive or Ram to get XP service pack 2 OEM.

Well, your MacBook comes with a trial of iWork. I would play with it for a couple of days to see if you even like it. If not, then I recommend that you buy the Mac version of Office (Student & Teacher Edition).

It would be extremely inconvenient to have to reboot just to use office.

Personally, I use both iWork and Office. Both suites have different uses.

[furious_]

but that another 239$

:grumble:

i will use the trial and see if it is worth it

[iMacfan]

What about NeoOffice - I think that there is an intel version available now or very soon, and it's free! At least give that a try before you buy anything else.

David

[furious_]

What brands of hard drive and RAM would people recommend?

[sthiede]

Will the Macbook's technology be totally out of date in less than a year?

[iMacfan]

Originally posted by sthiede
Will the Macbook's technology be totally out of date in less than a year?

The most likely answer is no, but with the latest and greatest out, it sure will feel like it. However, the MacBook is a huge improvement on the iBook in nearly every way, so it will seem like at least a year newer than those.

David