Dammit, the 2.53 MBP I just ordered last week is on the truck set for delivery today. Is the upgrade to 2.66 really worth it? Should I try to trade it in? I think there is a restocking fee or somesuch and I'm not sure it's worth the money. On top of that, the one I ordered is a custom build (I put a 7200 rpm hard drive in there). Please advise!
Not even XBench will notice the difference. It's only because the chips Apple get from Intel have gone from 2.53 to 2.66 .
It's the Hard Drive that makes a laptopl fast or slow. 7200 is Ok but next speed quantum leap is the new generation of SSDs.
I am glad I caught that update. I ordered my MacBook Pro yesterday, less than 24 hours ago. I was able to call up customer service and cancel the old order and create a new one for me with the new processor.
back in the day, apple would have shipped out your order with the latest hardware anyway, not sure if this is the case anymore....
Is there a swap/restock fee and will they be able to give me a model with a faster HDD?
I don't think so if you DON'T OPEN THE BOX.
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Originally Posted by DJMarkyMarc
So not Fair.. my MBP 2.53 is about 4 weeks old now...
If you want the latest then never buy when it's a long way into a refresh cycle unless you really need it. If you really needed it and a new one come out then don't complain. Words about new models have been out there for weeks.
I was hoping for 8 GB maximum memory ceiling as well. Still capped at 6 GB. Oh well.
Yup, this is my gripe too. Why is the 17" MBP the only one which allows for 8GB? I personally don't want to carry a laptop that big around.
Even if it is extortionately expensive to upgrade to 8GB at this point, I'd at least like to have the option when prices do come down. I guess I'll be waiting a bit longer to get a new 15" MBP...
After having started with a 64 GB SSD, and grudgingly buying it with a "is it really worth the money" attitude, I wouldn't get a laptop with anything else now. SSD all the way!
Give me a matte screen on the 15" version and I'd be interested
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Originally Posted by jenkman91
I don't think Apple is going to release that in the near future. I don't understand the difference between the glossy and matte screen. its obvious that the 17' is the only one that will have that type of screen because its the high-end macbook pro.
Uh, you're spouting nonsense. What do you mean you "don't understand the difference between the glossy and matte screen"? One is glossy, one is matte. Seriously, do you not know the difference? Or are you attempting to say you can't *see* the difference?
In any case, your comment about it being obvious that the 17" is the only one that will have that type of screen "because it's the high-end macbook pro" is ridiculous. The MacBook Pro *line* IS the high-end line, not just one model in it. The consumer/casual-use line is the MacBook. Hence the "Pro" in the name MacBook Pro. Sheesh.
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Originally Posted by Macintox
yes me too and so other xxthousands of frustrated customer who do not upgrade.
As if you couldn't tell from the sig, count me in as well. This is a huge issue for a significant percentage of laptop users. I'm still a few months away from the need to upgrade, but I currently have nothing I can upgrade to. And that's very sad.
After having started with a 64 GB SSD, and grudgingly buying it with a "is it really worth the money" attitude, I wouldn't get a laptop with anything else now. SSD all the way!
I'm seriously drooling over 256 GB of SSD heaven.
I've been interested in a 256GB SSD for a while, waiting to see when it would be available.
Has anyone heard:
1) how much lighter this makes the machine?
2) How much longer the machine will last on battery power?
When are these knuckleheads at Apple going to restore the matte display option on the 15 inch MacBook Pro? Some of us don't want to carry around the bigger 'book. Frankly, my mentality as of right now is to use the $199 aftermarket option for a matte display instead of buying AppleCare, or alternatively go the Hackintosh route; Apple's refusal to ship a new 15 inch matte book pro is beyond ridiculous.
Dammit, the 2.53 MBP I just ordered last week is on the truck set for delivery today. Is the upgrade to 2.66 really worth it? Should I try to trade it in? I think there is a restocking fee or somesuch and I'm not sure it's worth the money. On top of that, the one I ordered is a custom build (I put a 7200 rpm hard drive in there). Please advise!
DON'T WORRY. Your MacBook Pro is one heck of a beast anyway. Your 7200rpm drive will make much more of a difference than 0.13 ghz in CPU.
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Dammit, the 2.53 MBP I just ordered last week is on the truck set for delivery today. Is the upgrade to 2.66 really worth it? Should I try to trade it in? I think there is a restocking fee or somesuch and I'm not sure it's worth the money. On top of that, the one I ordered is a custom build (I put a 7200 rpm hard drive in there). Please advise!
Not even XBench will notice the difference. It's only because the chips Apple get from Intel have gone from 2.53 to 2.66 .
It's the Hard Drive that makes a laptopl fast or slow. 7200 is Ok but next speed quantum leap is the new generation of SSDs.
I am glad I caught that update. I ordered my MacBook Pro yesterday, less than 24 hours ago. I was able to call up customer service and cancel the old order and create a new one for me with the new processor.
back in the day, apple would have shipped out your order with the latest hardware anyway, not sure if this is the case anymore....
Is there a swap/restock fee and will they be able to give me a model with a faster HDD?
I don't think so if you DON'T OPEN THE BOX.
So not Fair.. my MBP 2.53 is about 4 weeks old now...
If you want the latest then never buy when it's a long way into a refresh cycle unless you really need it. If you really needed it and a new one come out then don't complain. Words about new models have been out there for weeks.
http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#Desktop_Macs
I was hoping for 8 GB maximum memory ceiling as well. Still capped at 6 GB. Oh well.
Yup, this is my gripe too. Why is the 17" MBP the only one which allows for 8GB? I personally don't want to carry a laptop that big around.
Even if it is extortionately expensive to upgrade to 8GB at this point, I'd at least like to have the option when prices do come down. I guess I'll be waiting a bit longer to get a new 15" MBP...
Not that I can afford one but still, 1440x900 is so... Dell Inspiron.
Sure, high def screens are not for everyone, but I'd love 1680x1050, it'd be the same dpi as the MBP 17 inch.
One of my classmates has a 15inch XPS with a 1900x1200 resolution. While that's over the top imo, 1680x1050 would be NICE
Jimzip
Where the hell is 5DMK2 support?
Has been out for about two and half months now:
http://support.apple.com/downloads/D...2_4?sr=hotnews
So not Fair.. my MBP 2.53 is about 4 weeks old now...
So is mine. You wouldn't even notice the difference from .13 GHz, dude. Deep breaths.
I'm seriously drooling over 256 GB of SSD heaven.
Give me a matte screen on the 15" version and I'd be interested
I don't think Apple is going to release that in the near future. I don't understand the difference between the glossy and matte screen. its obvious that the 17' is the only one that will have that type of screen because its the high-end macbook pro.
Uh, you're spouting nonsense. What do you mean you "don't understand the difference between the glossy and matte screen"? One is glossy, one is matte. Seriously, do you not know the difference? Or are you attempting to say you can't *see* the difference?
In any case, your comment about it being obvious that the 17" is the only one that will have that type of screen "because it's the high-end macbook pro" is ridiculous. The MacBook Pro *line* IS the high-end line, not just one model in it. The consumer/casual-use line is the MacBook. Hence the "Pro" in the name MacBook Pro. Sheesh.
yes me too and so other xxthousands of frustrated customer who do not upgrade.
As if you couldn't tell from the sig, count me in as well. This is a huge issue for a significant percentage of laptop users. I'm still a few months away from the need to upgrade, but I currently have nothing I can upgrade to. And that's very sad.
If i have a macbook pro and im using a wireless mouse. can i still use the trackpad to do gestures on????
im asking this obviously because i dont own this but am planning on getting it
If i have a macbook pro and im using a wireless mouse. can i still use the trackpad to do gestures on????
yes
It's a preference in the prefpane.
After having started with a 64 GB SSD, and grudgingly buying it with a "is it really worth the money" attitude, I wouldn't get a laptop with anything else now. SSD all the way!
I'm seriously drooling over 256 GB of SSD heaven.
I've been interested in a 256GB SSD for a while, waiting to see when it would be available.
Has anyone heard:
1) how much lighter this makes the machine?
2) How much longer the machine will last on battery power?
Now if only it had a 1680x1050 BTO it'd be THE ultimate laptop for me.
Not that I can afford one but still, 1440x900 is so... Dell Inspiron.
Dell's 15-inch Inspiron has 1366x768 resolution. 15-inch Studio is available at 1280x800, 1440x900, and 1920x1200 resolutions.
I was hoping for 8 GB maximum memory ceiling as well. Still capped at 6 GB. Oh well.
I was going for the max upgrade in memory until I saw the 8GB on the new iMac, THEN saw the 4-6 week wait!
Dammit, the 2.53 MBP I just ordered last week is on the truck set for delivery today. Is the upgrade to 2.66 really worth it? Should I try to trade it in? I think there is a restocking fee or somesuch and I'm not sure it's worth the money. On top of that, the one I ordered is a custom build (I put a 7200 rpm hard drive in there). Please advise!
DON'T WORRY. Your MacBook Pro is one heck of a beast anyway. Your 7200rpm drive will make much more of a difference than 0.13 ghz in CPU.