» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | 04-04-2010, 11:53 PM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | Anyone following Macbook Pro news? I need to update my desktop computer at home. I figure my current dome iMac is about 7-8 years old now. It's running slow, can't really update it anymore. Anyway, I'm thinking about a 15" Macbook Pro. That way I can have everything I need when I travel. I'll throw Windows on there so I can use it for work. Eventually getting an external monitor and keyboard in a few more months for home. I'm reading that the Macbook Pro may be getting updated soon. Same thing happened when I got my Bondai Blue? iMac weeks before I bought it. Held off and got more computer for the same price. Again when I bought my G4 iMac. I read the rumors and held off. A couple days later, a newer iMac was released. So. . . Does anyone follow Mac news? I'd like to stay slightly ahead of the curve again. __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | 04-05-2010, 03:16 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 874 | well dude i have the Macbook pro and awesome PC just to tell you and that I've heard off nothing new coming out besides the iPad which half the world knows about but cant afford is like buyin a Ti all over again | | | 04-05-2010, 04:05 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bremerhaven, Germany Posts: 977 | I don't know if you have already checked, but http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/ recommends: "Don't Buy - Updates soon." VMware Fusion on a MacBook works pretty well. Last edited by John Firestone; 04-05-2010 at 04:08 PM. | | | 04-05-2010, 05:50 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | Quote: Originally Posted by John Firestone I don't know if you have already checked, but http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/ recommends: "Don't Buy - Updates soon." VMware Fusion on a MacBook works pretty well. | I've been to macrumors, I didn't see the buyers guide. Thanks! __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | 04-05-2010, 06:42 PM | #5 | Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Farnborough, UK Posts: 64 | Wouldn't be surprised if models with the new range of intel chips is due. | | | 04-05-2010, 07:09 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | I'm guessing Apple is waiting to get the iPad out of the way before making another announcement. __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | 04-13-2010, 03:12 PM | #7 | Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Filthiest city in the world, USA Posts: 60 | Just released today | | | 04-13-2010, 04:42 PM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | A read all about it. Thanks! Need to read up on the difference between Core 2, i5 and i7. A friend recommended a 13" for travel and an external monitor for home. I'm leaning towards a 15" but it needs to fit in my travel stuff. __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | 04-13-2010, 08:08 PM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bremerhaven, Germany Posts: 977 | I'm tempted by a 15" with a matte display. | | | 04-13-2010, 08:20 PM | #10 | Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Filthiest city in the world, USA Posts: 60 | If you're considering an Apple monitor, buy it at the same time as your MacBook to ensure that you have a 3 year warranty, rather than the paltry year it comes with. I always recommend getting the best monitor you can. Monitors can last a long time. If you think you need a 20-inch, get the 24-inch. The Dell UltraSharps are very decent. Apple replaced my tower with a 17-inch MacBook Pro. I should have asked for the 15-inch, as it is simply too large too carry around comfortably. Furthermore, most times, it sits on my desk closed, as I have it hooked up to a 20-inch monitor. | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |