I do not know if it is a "bad" time, but there are a couple of things to consider before you buy and they are (1) MacBook Pro is due for an update and (2) Leopard is about to be released.
MacBook Pro update
Could be as late a MWSF in January
It will most likely get the Penryn processor, speed increase, raster RAM, etc (eg. Blu-Ray or HD-DVD drive option)
It could get a new look
Some threads have been about an "ulta-portable" so if one is released (MWSF if it exists) that might fit you better.
Leopard release
Any new MacBook Pro will handle Leopard.
Tiger is stable and has a lot of applications that run on it.
Some software will require Leopard (i.e. Delicious Library 2.x from Delicious Monster) so there is a chance others might do the same. Apparently, Leopard is a developer's eutopia.
If you buy a Mac after Leopard's official release date you should be able to get Leopard for the cost of S&H. If you go to an Apple store and buy a Mac with Tiger installed when Leopard is on the shelves you should be given a Leopard disk at the counter. Either way, you will be able to install Leopard at your leisure, but if you have to reinstall Leopard, for whatever reason, you will have to first install Tiger because the disk with Leopard will be an "upgrade" disk.
I think it might be sensible to wait a bit, and see if the new models are released with leopard (they might have enough to do with just leopard though). Hmmm... I'm not too worried about a newer model, other than the fact the new chip might run cooler, that would be a big +.
I do not know if it is a "bad" time, but there are a couple of things to consider before you buy and they are (1) MacBook Pro is due for an update and (2) Leopard is about to be released.
MacBook Pro update
Could be as late a MWSF in January
It will most likely get the Penryn processor, speed increase, raster RAM, etc (eg. Blu-Ray or HD-DVD drive option)
It could get a new look
Some threads have been about an "ulta-portable" so if one is released (MWSF if it exists) that might fit you better.
Leopard release
Any new MacBook Pro will handle Leopard.
Tiger is stable and has a lot of applications that run on it.
Some software will require Leopard (i.e. Delicious Library 2.x from Delicious Monster) so there is a chance others might do the same. Apparently, Leopard is a developer's eutopia.
If you buy a Mac after Leopard's official release date you should be able to get Leopard for the cost of S&H. If you go to an Apple store and buy a Mac with Tiger installed when Leopard is on the shelves you should be given a Leopard disk at the counter. Either way, you will be able to install Leopard at your leisure, but if you have to reinstall Leopard, for whatever reason, you will have to first install Tiger because the disk with Leopard will be an "upgrade" disk.
yes helpful answer. im in the same boat as Saint actually and I think im just going to buy the MBP on Oct 26 to make sure it comes with Leopard preinstalled rather than me having to install it. no hardware upgrade was announced with leopard so almost certainly wont happen before next year.
quick Q as a new mac user,, do you recommend antiglare or glossy for the display for MBP?
HI, Is it a bad time to buy a macbook pro? Do you guys think there will be an update to the macbook pro line coming out in the next few months?
Thanks!
I have a very similar question regarding MB purchase. Since lots of rumors say that a new looking MB (probably with aluminum design) will be available with the release of Leopard on or after 10/26. Although I think the possibility is tiny, I still have such a concern to buy an MB now or anytime soon when the Leopard is out.
I have a very similar question regarding MB purchase. Since lots of rumors say that a new looking MB (probably with aluminum design) will be available with the release of Leopard on or after 10/26. Although I think the possibility is tiny, I still have such a concern to buy an MB now or anytime soon when the Leopard is out.
Any suggestions?
buy it. leopard comes out in less than 2 weeks. apple has a 2 week refund policy if a new version of something has come out.
yes helpful answer. im in the same boat as Saint actually and I think im just going to buy the MBP on Oct 26 to make sure it comes with Leopard preinstalled rather than me having to install it. no hardware upgrade was announced with leopard so almost certainly wont happen before next year.
quick Q as a new mac user,, do you recommend antiglare or glossy for the display for MBP?
Its all personal preference. If you do professional work (i.e. Photography, etc) then you'll want the matte screen. Personally I LOVE the glossy screen. It really makes the colors POP and looks amazing when watching movies or just screwing around on the MBP.
do you want to wait? Why when you could be using your cool new MacBook Pro like I am. Yes you could wait a while and get a new one better one in a few months, but a new better one is always around the corner.
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MacBook Pro update
- Could be as late a MWSF in January
- It will most likely get the Penryn processor, speed increase, raster RAM, etc (eg. Blu-Ray or HD-DVD drive option)
- It could get a new look
- Some threads have been about an "ulta-portable" so if one is released (MWSF if it exists) that might fit you better.
Leopard releaseI think it might be sensible to wait a bit, and see if the new models are released with leopard (they might have enough to do with just leopard though). Hmmm... I'm not too worried about a newer model, other than the fact the new chip might run cooler, that would be a big +.
raster RAM
Yeah, mon
I do not know if it is a "bad" time, but there are a couple of things to consider before you buy and they are (1) MacBook Pro is due for an update and (2) Leopard is about to be released.
MacBook Pro update
- Could be as late a MWSF in January
- It will most likely get the Penryn processor, speed increase, raster RAM, etc (eg. Blu-Ray or HD-DVD drive option)
- It could get a new look
- Some threads have been about an "ulta-portable" so if one is released (MWSF if it exists) that might fit you better.
Leopard releaseyes helpful answer. im in the same boat as Saint actually and I think im just going to buy the MBP on Oct 26 to make sure it comes with Leopard preinstalled rather than me having to install it. no hardware upgrade was announced with leopard so almost certainly wont happen before next year.
quick Q as a new mac user,, do you recommend antiglare or glossy for the display for MBP?
HI, Is it a bad time to buy a macbook pro? Do you guys think there will be an update to the macbook pro line coming out in the next few months?
Thanks!
I have a very similar question regarding MB purchase. Since lots of rumors say that a new looking MB (probably with aluminum design) will be available with the release of Leopard on or after 10/26. Although I think the possibility is tiny, I still have such a concern to buy an MB now or anytime soon when the Leopard is out.
Any suggestions?
I have a very similar question regarding MB purchase. Since lots of rumors say that a new looking MB (probably with aluminum design) will be available with the release of Leopard on or after 10/26. Although I think the possibility is tiny, I still have such a concern to buy an MB now or anytime soon when the Leopard is out.
Any suggestions?
buy it. leopard comes out in less than 2 weeks. apple has a 2 week refund policy if a new version of something has come out.
yes helpful answer. im in the same boat as Saint actually and I think im just going to buy the MBP on Oct 26 to make sure it comes with Leopard preinstalled rather than me having to install it. no hardware upgrade was announced with leopard so almost certainly wont happen before next year.
quick Q as a new mac user,, do you recommend antiglare or glossy for the display for MBP?
Its all personal preference. If you do professional work (i.e. Photography, etc) then you'll want the matte screen. Personally I LOVE the glossy screen. It really makes the colors POP and looks amazing when watching movies or just screwing around on the MBP.
I bet for the next big refresh they will do:
1) A 32 or 64 MB Flash drive
2) Upgraded process and graphics chips
3) Upgraded Hard Drive Options.
I am probably going to wait a bit since they will probably do at least one update by January.
I think you can go to the apple store online and check whether they will have anything new lately .
Umm, no you can't. Apple doesn't reveal information on upcoming products.
IE If you don't know that Leapord is going to be released Oct 26, THAT you can check on the online store/apple.com
But if you´re on an apple forum my guess is that you already know most things about the current products.
thesaint - check out this page: http://guides.macrumors.com/MacBook_Pro_Buyer's_Guide
It usually is a pretty good guideline
Yeah, mon
I just laughed out loud.
I bet for the next big refresh they will do:
1) A 32 or 64 MB Flash drive
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yeah you could fit a almost a couple dozen pictures on that!