MacBook: Now or wait?

[aidanisamoron]

I am completely aware of all the rumours flying around saying that there will be a new macbook soon. However, I want a macbook now.

At the moment, I would buy the MacBook option 2, because of the 2GB Ram, and the Superdrive. I don't really mind about the 2.4GHz processor, but - because of the speed difference, I still prefer having this faster processor.

However, I really badly want a MacBook. It would be my first laptop, and I hate working with PCs, so I'd rather not wait at all and get the MacBook now, but I don't want to be complaining a month or so later saying that I should of waited when the new ones are out.

Because of this, I am stuck. I am simply asking what would you do in my situation, and whether you think it is worth the wait or not.

Thanks,
Aidan.

[Bergermeister]

You only have a couple of weeks to wait.

Patience.

[Lorre]

Well, the current Macbooks are pretty decent value imo, not outdated or anything. If you really need it now, buy now. However, if you can wait, always buy within 3 weeks of a new announcement imo.

[aidanisamoron]

Well, the current Macbooks are pretty decent value imo, not outdated or anything. If you really need it now, buy now. However, if you can wait, always buy within 3 weeks of a new announcement imo.
Buy within 3 weeks? How come?

[teapea]

i agree, wait, you'd be daft to buy one now, well thats my opinion anyway, i honestly believe we'll see new macbooks at wwdc

[bobertoq]

Answer is simple. If you want it now, go ahead and buy it, and don't complain if they release a new MacBook 30 minutes after you purchase and you get an old one.

Or, if you want an all-new MacBook, wait until the update.

However, in my opinion, I think you should get it now. All the update will bring is a nice new case and a slight spec bump.

[Lorre]

Buy within 3 weeks? How come?

Well I mean, once it is released, don't wait anymore than 3 weeks to buy it not to be stuck with the "I should've waited for the next update"-feeling.

[teapea]

agreed, if can always buy an apple product when they first come out.
they barely drop in price then a new one comes out at same price and you feel out of pocket

[Rokken]

aint apple rumoured to refresh macbook and macbook pro thoroughly at wwdc? i would hold my horse and wait a month to see what's coming. unless you do hate pc that much..

[vinea]

However, in my opinion, I think you should get it now. All the update will bring is a nice new case and a slight spec bump.

The Montevina update for the MacBook is a heck of a lot more significant than a spec speed bump if they get the X4500 vs the X3100. The thing is supposed to be twice as fast on 3DMark.

And likely it'll get a better trackpad and better battery life.

Geez...wait until WWDC. It's so close it's a no brainer. If nothing else, you can expect to find the old MacBook discounted somewhere.

[crenninger]

Any chances the newer macbook will get a PCi express slot and/or a SD Card reader ?

[blingem]

Any chances the newer macbook will get a PCi express slot and/or a SD Card reader ?

NO!!!