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Mark Says:

Uh, weren’t these just updated at the beginning of the year?

Posted on May 05, 2008

iJavaJoe Says:

I for one will be VERY angry if they are release this soon. With the recent upgrade to the MacBook Pro a little over a month ago, I was very confidant there wouldn’t be another upgrade for about 4 months (at least).

I understand Tech is a fast moving target, but this would be “almost” unheard of in the Apple market ($100 iPhone price drop).  If the upgrade is tomorrow I want a replacement!

Posted on May 05, 2008

Alex Says:

I want new Macbooks!!!!!!!!!!

The actual design seems oudated and have some problems that need to be fixed urgently…

I delayed my purchase from two months after read these issues. I can´t wait more!!!

Posted on May 05, 2008

dd Says:

I hate the people who demand a replacement if tech is updated “too soon” or if there is a price drop “too soon.” Here’s the fix.  DON’T buy anything EVER and you’ll never have to worry about that problem.

Posted on May 05, 2008

Guess who Says:

what will they update?

Posted on May 05, 2008

RoDe Says:

We shall see, I doubt this will happen. This very soon after an update, that just occurred February.

But I will keep an eye out Apple.com refresh, refresh refresh :)

Posted on May 05, 2008

SUiiT_ Says:

On espère les nouveaux modèles.
Si seulement l’information était vraie.

Posted on May 05, 2008

What Do I Put Here? Says:

@iJavaJoe,

If new laptops came out tomorrow, it’ll be the first time in a little over 3 years that Apple’s pulled this stunt on its portable range. Don’t sweat it though - if the kit you bought was good enough for you yesterday, it’ll be much the same tomorrow - unless you bought it purely as a fashion statement? ;)

Posted on May 05, 2008

Logic Says:

JavaJoe, what is wrong with your current laptop? Nothing except it’s not the latest and greatest? (if new ones are indeed released tomorrow) If you can do everything you set out to do with your current laptop when you originally bought it, then please stop crying about how you may not have the newest model.  That being said, I hope new ones are on the way.

Posted on May 05, 2008

Chris Says:

Guess: Most likely the FSB will be upgraded, here’s an excerpt from http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1462895&tstart=0

Montevina is going to replace the Santa Rosa platform later this year. The current crop of Penryn MacBook Pros are still on the Santa Rosa platform, which supports 667Mhz DDR2 RAM. The front side bus speed for Santa Rosa is 800Mhz.

Montevina’s front side bus speed will be 1066Mhz and it will support 800Mhz DDR3 RAM. This is the last platform that will use front side bus technology.

Calpella, which will replace Montevina in 2009, will replace the 20-year-old “front side bus” with a new technology called QuickPath Interconnect. This will provide orders of magnitude more bandwidth between the CPU and all devices connected to the computer. It should provide massive performance improvements over today’s machines.

Posted on May 05, 2008

Chris Says:

Oh yeah, I would expect multi-touch track pads on the MB as well, and an all aluminum enclosure.

Posted on May 05, 2008

lantzn Says:

@Java

I sooo hope new laptops come out tomorrow.  I enjoy seeing cry babies get their pillows wet.

Apple offers a free refund if you purchased within 15 days of a model’s upgrade.  This way you can get the latest and greatest.  I you purchased after that time well then that’s just the way things are.  You could live with your purchase before so why not TRY and love with it after the fact?

Posted on May 05, 2008

Gustav Says:

iJavaJoe, are you so shallow that you’ll be mad if you don’t have the latest and greatest? Do you actually want Apple to hold back just so you can feel better about your purchase a little longer? If the Mac you bought didn’t suit your needs then you shouldn’t have bought it. If you are angry, then only you are to blame, not Apple.

Geez, I wish these people would grow up already. I’ve seen 8 year old children more mature than this.

Posted on May 05, 2008

Nannoussa Says:

There will always be updates, you just happen to buy yours before this one or the next one!

Posted on May 05, 2008

Markus Says:

Guys don’t be too harsh on iJavajoe! Don’t you know that everytime Apple releases a new faster version of a Mac all products in that specific range lose 300 Mhz!

iJavajoe may have a screaming fast 2.5 Ghz Macbook Pro now but it will be downgraded to 1.1 Ghz by next year if Apple release at this blistering rate! THATS NOT ACCEPTABLE APLE I WAN MAI MONEY BACK!!!!!!

Posted on May 05, 2008

Harvey Says:

@Iava Joe

I for one will be VERY angry if there is a new version of the Washington Post tomorrow. With the last update to the newspaper a little over a day ago, I was very confident there wouldn’t be another issue for about 4 days (at least).

I understand that current events is a fast moving target, but this would be “almost” unheard of in the newspaper market (the recent increase in the Sunday edition).  If the tomorrow’s edition has new news in it, I want a replacement!

<end of silliness> This is a fast paced business, and sometimes the merry-go-round goes fast enough to make us dizzy. Just buy one, wait two years, buy another.

Posted on May 05, 2008

Marc Says:

@iJavaJoe
The last update was in February. It is now May. I believe that fits into your 4 month minimum requirement. I am not sure if I believe this or not but don’t forget that Apple doesn’t have that much control over processors and since Intel is switching to a smaller size processor (I think) among other things, Apple may have no choice but to bump the change into place. I suspect that as with the iMacs, the changes will not be that substantial.

Posted on May 05, 2008

Diane Says:

haha, to....what do i put here?
unless you bought it purely as a fashion statement? ;)
haha...youre funny.
i really laughed.

you guys shouldn’t be so harsh on javajoe.
it is spending a thousand dollars in 5 minutes…

Posted on May 05, 2008

macman Says:

Man, I just bought a macbook pro!! Not fair apple!

Posted on May 05, 2008

El Jabon Says:

I have a friend that works with apple and she said that the MacBooks will have 14 inch screens and yes have multi-touch trackpads, also have aluminum cases. No they won’t change anything on the pros.

Posted on May 05, 2008

iJavaJoe Says:

I’ve had 2 - 17” PowerBooks with the same form factor as the machine I’m typing on right now 17” 2.6ghz MacBook Pro (which is BTW very, very cool). I waited 3 years to pick up this computer hoping not only for a speed improvement but also a nice design tweak. And to EVERYONE, YES, style is important, if not, then we would all be driving black Honda Accords or using Windows.

I wanted something that looks different cuz I like “style”, and this is likely to be my last computer. Since my time seems to be growing short, (so the Dr.’s say, stage 4), it was more important to get something much faster then to wait for a styling update even though I was looking for both. I want to do things the old Powerbook just wasn’t cutting anymore and I don’t have the time to wait for the “perfect” machine of the moment.

I’ve used Macs for 20 years and been responsible for purchase of well over 100 during that time. First and foremost it’s been about how well the machine works, but how it looks has sold more then a couple handfuls of machines.

I’d still be surprised if there are “Pro” changes before June, I really won’t be demanding anything, and to be honest won’t be angry in any event, perhaps disappointed, but just a little. :)…

P.S. It was kinda funny to see all the “lather” my first post created, WoW!

Posted on May 05, 2008

macpwns Says:

honeslty i would be so happy if they came out tomorrow. I was going to buy my macbook a few weeks back and then heard they may update in june. So either way Im waiting until the new revision.

Posted on May 05, 2008

huck Says:

anyone know if the 14 days thing goes of your order date, or the date you recieved it. I just got my new MBP a little over a week ago, i would be very upset with an update this soon. Its not like apple.

Posted on May 05, 2008

Isaac Says:

I’m not going to be too disappointed. You know it would probably be a big change if they release new ones tomorrow, and the fact is I never buy the first generation of a new form factor. Remember the new aluminum Intel Macbook Pros and all the heat problems? Things like that aren’t an option for me.

Posted on May 05, 2008

Marianne Says:

For everyone who’s saying than an update this soon would be unprecedented… What about the BS they just pulled with the MacBooks?  Previous update had been November 1, then suddenly they updated them on February 26 with the MBPs, which in my eyes mad the update useless because, aside from screen size and video card, the two lines became way too close in specs.  So I’d welcome a MBP update any day, as long as they don’t upgrade the MB again for a while.

Posted on May 05, 2008

Steevo Says:

Oooh.  Let’s hope they never upgrade their laptop line again - that way we’ll never be upset that our current one is outdated.
Yeah - like that makes any sense. 

How is updating their product (or ANY other company doing the same thing) BS, Marianne?

Posted on May 06, 2008

macman Says:

So its May 6th, where are the new designed macbook and macbook pro?

Posted on May 06, 2008

Marianne Says:

I thought it was BS because it pretty much cancelled out the differences between the two lines.  The MB had just had a refresh, and the MBP were overdue one.  It seemed unfair.  It made it seem as though the MBPs hadn’t even been updated because aside from the video card and screen size, their specs were waaaay too close to the MB line.  And while screen size and graphics card are a major reason to get a MBP, it shouldn’t be the only reason.

macman:  It’s May 6, barely 9 AM here in California.  Where Apple is based.  I’m going to wait until about 11:00 before deciding this was a false alarm.

Posted on May 06, 2008

Chris Says:

Correct me if I’m wrong, but these things are usually announced at 8am PST.

Posted on May 06, 2008

MAC-MAC Says:

And .... it was a bust!

Posted on May 06, 2008

chuck Says:

bull shiz
way to go reliable sources!

Posted on May 06, 2008

martin Says:

May not be here today, but on the way. It seems the Montevina boards will be out on desktop first, then laptop. Look at the release dates for iMac & MBP, they match back to 2005. The MBP update in Feb was based on moving to the smaller Penryn chips, the current die was out of production. This is why it is listed as the 2008 “early” release of the MBP. Montevina officialy releases first of June, so guess what?  If you just bought, you should hope for a release SOON. You may have time to exchange up. The longer it takes, you’re likely sol.

Posted on May 06, 2008

MacWood Says:

So June 1 release could stretch to the Apple Developer Connection conference on June 9. My gut feel is that there will be an upgrade then and I will be happy to see the next generation (Air keyboard, more aluminium, chippy internals upgraded etc) and hopefully a drop dead sexy beast of a machine.

Posted on May 06, 2008

daigsz Says:

man.
Technology is fast. and i mean FAST.. i’m currently looking to buy a new macbook pro in the next few weeks and now they have an update? i’ve never placed my finger in the apple line since i’ve been a windows user for 6 years now - and yes i’m finally making a switch, yey! - makes me wonder if all the rumors are true.. if they aren’t, then what kind of person would start up some news about an update? (desperate, i guess?)

on the other hand, if they ARE true, then..
i’ll save up for that new MBP.

(is it also true that the macbooks are finally leaving their plastic-finish and moving on the business-like aluminum look?)

Posted on May 06, 2008

Alex Says:

I don´t like aluminium. I prefer white plastic macbooks as I liked white plastic iPods.

I have iPod Hi-Fi too.

What the matter with plastic? My glasses are plastic or acrylic, more friendly to human touch.

I´m not a android yet.

Posted on May 07, 2008

Inspirator Says:

I believe a change did take place: the MacBook Pro’s now have many more LED-backlit options than yesterday (I didn’t check the MacBooks).

It’s a subtle change, but a change, no less.

Posted on May 07, 2008

jonijojon Says:

so what ? i wont mind if apple releases new products every day.
i buy what i need. like frank from the brooklyn used to say...FUHGETTBOUIT.

Posted on May 07, 2008

BrettInSF Says:

The sooner Apple puts out the new MacBook line (with refreshed casing), the sooner they get my money.  My 5 year old Vaio is on its last legs and this former PC user is keeping it resuscitated until the day the new line comes out.  I doubt I’m the only one.  I think that this product line update will be the turning point for many former PC users.  I tend to keep laptops for years, so I will sit tight for the major refresh, though.

Posted on May 07, 2008

WQ Says:

Sorry for people that just buy a new MC w/o know what is going on. I know that is difficult and boring, but it is always worth to search for info and, of course, wait IF YOU DO NOT NEED TO BUY IT RIGHT NOW!
I never had an Apple and, as many people around, I am waiting for the “Montevina” macbooks, hopefully with new alluminium case, backlit keyboard and LED illumination of LCD.
For those who is crying: It has been published in many sites and for many months that Intel would push Montevina throat down for all PC manufacturers (including, of course, Apple), just because Santa Rosa will be killed by Intel until end of the year, imposing a new refresh in all Macbooks in 2008.
Apple might not even want to refresh their line right now, but due to Intel, they will be forced!!!

Posted on May 07, 2008

Street Demon Says:

I’m in the market for a macbook pro. I would sure like to have the updates already.  (cause I’ve been waiting)
I can understand people being upset though, if they just dropped 2g’s on the latest and greatest. Can you blame them? That’s a lot of money to though down for it to updated after you walk out the store. I’m really starting to hate my windows computer, and its the cost of the apple that makes me wait. I want the biggest bang for my buck.
Not everybody has money just to throw around like its no big deal. That’s why people are pissed.
But with that said, if they are going to update, then update it already, and enough with these rumors.

Posted on May 07, 2008

El Jabon Says:

I posted on the 5th and I forgot to add something that they will release the MacBooks on the 13th which is next Tuesday.

Posted on May 08, 2008

Newton Says:

For the idiot who thinks a computer it’s a damn news paper: FYI it’s a different ball part and your example doesn’t apply here.
Mac it’s an expensive computer to buy another one after another, each time Mr. Jobs wants to add another gadget to his toys.

Posted on May 08, 2008

Joe Funicelli Says:

New Macbooks on May 13th you say?  Well I’d love to see that, I’m due for a new one.  Not getting my hopes up though, I’m not expecting anything new to come out until June.

Oh, and Newton you need to read your comment before you post it, the only part that makes any sense is that Macs are expensive to buy over and over, which is true.

Posted on May 08, 2008

Caius Says:

I’m also very keen to upgrade (I’m still on G4). I buy Apple partly for the industrial design quality, and I have found that if I buy the top of the range in the new design machine it is usable and presentable to clients for a good three years, this is about double what I would expect from a PC laptop. My sense is that Apple will wait until the WWDC in June before releasing the new MacBook Pro.

Posted on May 09, 2008

Babak Says:

I need to buy a new macbook pro for the start of my uni in september. Any chance Apple will launch the new once before that for europe (especially Sweden)? Because i personally dont believe these rumours. the one i believe in is the launch sometime in Q3 (july-september)

Posted on May 09, 2008

vixel Says:

I’m waiting for new look for macbooks. It is the time to refresh the look of macbooks. The current look that have stayed for years needs a face lift as it gets very boring. I like the way the mac book air looks, but i’ve been turn down by the functionality. Come on Apple, produce a good macbook packages! I’m getting impatient with the new release in style.

Posted on May 09, 2008

Ontheroad Says:

The big question now is: get the new June model MBP or wait until 2009 for new platform?

Posted on May 09, 2008

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Posted on May 11, 2008

iHigh Says:

@Ontheroad

You won’t need one after they turn on the Large Hadron Collider. SPEND ALL YOUR MONEY NAOW!

Posted on May 11, 2008

El Jabon Says:

The 13th is 1 day away!!!

Posted on May 12, 2008

Sam Says:

Nothing has happened LOL..

I like the look of the white MacBooks anyway ...

alaminium laptops give electric shocks so I hear..

Posted on May 13, 2008

Damian Says:

Well, it is already 8:17 PST on 13 May, where are these new notebooks?!!!

Posted on May 13, 2008

El Jabon Says:

Well, Steve Jobs has now made a Keynote in the WWDC and that is when they will release the new macbooks and the Mac Tablet.

Posted on May 13, 2008

sam Says:

can you give me the link please?

Posted on May 13, 2008

sam Says:

PLEASE JOBS!

KEEP THE WHITE PLASTIC LOOK FOR THE MB!

ADD ALAMINIUM BUT KEEP THE PLASTIC RANGE TOO :)

Posted on May 13, 2008

El Jabon Says:

I am sorry they are going to make them aluminum it is going to basically going to look like a macbook air but have a bigger screen (14 inch).

Posted on May 13, 2008

Lucas Says:

I’m planning on buying a macbook soon this month, but with all of these confusions about updates and a new laptop possibly coming out soon, I don’t know when I should get my laptop. I want to get it right this time, since in the past I have had experiences where I bought a new computer and the next month a new one comes out. So please tell me if I should get it now!!!

Posted on May 13, 2008

El Jabon Says:

Lucas it would be best to wait, they will release it on June 9th.

Posted on May 13, 2008

Sam Says:

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Posted on May 14, 2008

K.T Says:

「The new MacBook. Up to 2.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo.」
I saw the massage in this web-site
http://www.tcp-net.ad.jp/danbo/
(check the pict!!)

Posted on May 14, 2008

El Jabon Says:

K.T no that was a typo

Posted on May 14, 2008

El Jabon Says:

If anybody wants to ask any questions about upcoming apple products I will be happy to answer them for you.

Posted on May 14, 2008

Babak Says:

El Jabon, There are plenty of rumors floating around but what will the specs of the new Macbook Pro likely be? and will it be at the same pricerange that of previous MBP models? I need to buy one before september 08 and if it gets launched in june the chances of seeing one in sweden looks pretty good.

Posted on May 14, 2008

Sam Says:

is it likely they’ll keep the white MacBooks??

Posted on May 14, 2008

Ben Says:

Are there any plans to offer a free nano/touch in september with the macbook as last year for HE students (UK)?

Posted on May 14, 2008

El Jabon Says:

Babak,
Well, as far as I know there is going to be no new MacBook Pro. Since they just updated in Feb/March. But if they did they would change the screen resolution add a faster ghz. The MacBook Pros they have in Sweden are at this link http://www.apple.com/se/macbookpro/
anymore questions just ask :)

Posted on May 14, 2008

El Jabon Says:

Sam,
They are going to be aluminum. But they will have cases to cover it.

Posted on May 14, 2008

El Jabon Says:

Ben,
Why yes they will, however it will be the nano not the touch.

Posted on May 14, 2008

El Jabon Says:

At some point they will disable commenting on this forum. So you can write me
please write I can answer all of your apple related questions.

Posted on May 14, 2008

Lucas Says:

Thank you for your help, but since it is near summer and my laptop has stopped working, are you possitive that a new macbook will be released on June 9th?

Posted on May 14, 2008

El Jabon Says:

Lucas,
Yes I am certain of it, what is wrong with your current laptop.

Posted on May 14, 2008

Mr7of7 Says:

If no update on the MBP, then is there going to be an update on the MacPro, perhaps Blue Ray disc drive, or an update on the superdrive?

Posted on May 14, 2008

Mr7of7 Says:

Forgot to add I basically use Windows, am totally tired of it. I have virtually no experience with Apple, but am seriously considering changing over to Mac.
Tell me you all, what exactly do you all like about Mac specifically, such as the apps and why? I like the fact that everything seems to work together, and with OSX & other hardware. What other apps does everyone else like?
I’m interested in doing video editing since I just bought a HD camcorder. I am considering a MBP, but will wait or get a Mac Pro if its going to be a while. I want Blue ray too.

Posted on May 14, 2008

Lucas Says:

Ok then I will wait, and thank you for the help again.
The problem with my current computer is that since it was purchased in 2004 (which is a crappy dell) shuts down every 5-10 minutes because the fan is broken. So to end the year in a good manor I wanted to get a laptop that at least works.

Posted on May 14, 2008

K.T Says:

El Jabon,
my family want to get a new macbook asap,
but you tell us that “wait” is a good choice,
how can I trying to persuade them. Thanks.
Would that be a major upgrade?
any different??

Posted on May 15, 2008

El Jabon Says:

K.T,
The upgrade is going to be that it is going to look like a MacBook Air. But what is really cool is that if you buy an apple product and a week later they come out with the new one you just call apple and tell them it works for 14 days. So buy your MacBook 12 days before the 9th of May when they release the new MacBook and when they come out with it call apple. Hoped this helped:)

Posted on May 15, 2008

J.B. Says:

I am currently a PC user and I am looking to purchase a macbook.  After reading these postings I think I am going to wait for these impending upgrades, my one question is the price.  Will the price of the new macbooks be the same as the current pricing or will it increase?  And if so, once the new macbooks come out, will it be possible for a short time to get the old models?

Posted on May 15, 2008

El Jabon Says:

J.B,
No the prices will not change. Well, not on apple.com/store but from other websites and bestbuy will have the old models for a couple of days before apple ships the new models to them.

Posted on May 15, 2008

jared Says:

are the macbook pros going to be updated?

Posted on May 15, 2008

El Jabon Says:

Jared,
No they will not just the MacBooks.

Posted on May 16, 2008

Maty Says:

And the LED display?
Thanks.

Posted on May 16, 2008

El Jabon Says:

Maty,The screen is going to 14 inch.

Posted on May 16, 2008

iJavaJoe Says:

As I thought the “reported” MacBook, MacBook pro update did not happen, it would have been WAY, WAY to soon.

The “NEW” upgrade rumor: http://9to5mac.com/macbook_upgrade_schedule has things posted for July-September. Steve “might” pull something at WWDC, but probably not. At WWDC You will see iPhone (if not sooner), and possible MacMini updates, perhaps even an iPod (iPod Touch?) as well as PRE announcement for 10.6 “##### Cat”! The Warmest, fuzziest, friendliest OS ever built; “It purrs when you use it!”

Apple tends to make updates in a 4 to 6 month increment. The last Macbook updates were Feb 28th; Given 4 months, start looking early-mid June. This also co-insides with BackToSchool, Apples favorite time for Notebook updates!

For the Apple computer update schedule (when they last upgraded this Mac) checkout : http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/

This site has been the BEST indicator of Apple upgrade/update trends. Note the Mac Mini, if they don’t phase it out this would be RIPE for an update at WWDC!

Posted on May 16, 2008

iJavaJoe Says:

OK how’s “Kitty” Cat! Stupid auto word changer; The word was not meant to be dirty and is NOT when used in context. Silly…

Posted on May 16, 2008

Damian Says:

Ok I am now confused. iJavaJoe and El Jabon are saying conflicting things, but who is correct? iJavaJoe you seem to know what you are talking about but El Jabon you say you have a friend at apple? So when are the new Macbooks coming out? WWDC or later?

Posted on May 17, 2008

Ben Says:

Where does it say on the apple website that they will honour a 14 day return on bringing out a new model and where is the best place to look for news on June 9th?

Posted on May 17, 2008

iJavaJoe Says:

Damian,

These “CONFIRMED”, I know somone that knows what Steve is going to announce stuff is, well, to put it lightly, a load! Everyone knows someone inside Apple who has his/her hands on EXACTLY what is coming out. I think it’s just a way to get attention. The ONLY one that REALLY know is Steve himself. I’ve read about his “announcement days” and he sometimes doesn’t know for sure what he will be able to announce until the last minutes before he gets on stage!

As to my WWDC speculation it is based on previous announcements and what’s in the news. For example, we’ve all read the current iPhone is HARD to get, (BTW if you really want one now, order from ATT, they have some current models as of yesterday, but only 1 per customer)! So with current iPhone’s running out, and Steve, ATT and Walt Mossberg all pretty much saying new iPhones around June, it doesn’t take much to figure new iPhones at WWDC!

As to Macbook / Macbook pros Apple get’s something updated in the portables just about every summer (July/August), this isn’t speculation just past Apple history.

Ben,

There’s no one “GREAT” source for the WWDC announcements. Anything you read about that “WILL” be announced is rumor and speculation. Steve will announce what Steve announces and that’s that! That being said you can get some pretty good speculation by reading several web sites. Macworld, Apple enthusiast, Apple rumors, this site, etc.! NOTE: BEWARE of CONFIRMING reports! Often the Apple news sites FEED off each, confirming themselves when in reality they are just re-reporting what another site reported.

So take with a grain of salt what you read that WILL be announced. Remember Steve won’t announce that one thing that you REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY want (1/2” 8x12” Mac Tablet) so don’t be disappointed by what’s NO announced as there will be some cool stuff that will be announced.

Summery of iJavaJoe’s “speculation” of WWDC:
new 3G iPhone, iPhone software update, Pre 10.6 announcement, .Mac update.

VERY Speculative:
Mac Mini, Portable updates,

In my Wildest Dream:
Mac tablet (please, steve, please!)

Posted on May 17, 2008

iJavaJoe Says:

en,

Apples return policy:

http://store.apple.com/us/help/returns_refund?mco=MTE2NDI

NOTE: They may charge a 10% restocking fee at their discretion. If you’re nice and returning for a replacement, updated equipment, they are even nicer and generally won’t charge, but they CAN! Apple plays pretty good here.

Posted on May 17, 2008

Ben Says:

Sorry my post may not have been quite clear. I didn’t mean where is the best place to look for speculation, i meant where is the best place to look on june 9th for the actual announcements. I realise now that that may have been a stupid question, the apple website will surely have the most accurate information. At what time though on that day will the keynote be? Also, do apple stores have products in their stores on the day of announcement usually or is there a delay? And judging by previous releases, will the price of the Macbook rise on it’s next release, whenever that may be?

Posted on May 17, 2008

Ben Says:

Oh so it’s not actual policy then. Probably not worth the risk, as nice as apple may be.

Posted on May 17, 2008

ijavaJoe Says:

Last year I watched the live “TEXT” based coverage on Macworld and Engadget. Engadget was the best.

I WATCHED the posted video at Apple, later. They don’t post it for a few hours. Apples site will tell you of new products after the keynote, but it may be hard to figure exactly what was said unless you read the live coverage, the post coverage and or watch the Apple vid!

Posted on May 17, 2008

El Jabon Says:

Damian,
well understand I am very close with apple my father worked with apple from 1979-1993(his death). So I believe I know what I am talking about.

Posted on May 17, 2008

Damian Says:

El Jabon,

Thats cool, I wasn’t meaning to be harsh towards either of you or anything. You sounded a bit hostile now? Sorry if anything I said offended you. I wait in great anticipation for June 9!! :)

Posted on May 17, 2008

El Jabon Says:

Damian,
It’s ok.

Posted on May 17, 2008

El Jabon Says:

Hello everyone,
Just checking in, any questions write me at

Posted on May 19, 2008

Joseph Says:

I have a PowerBook G4 and am ready to upgrade to an MBP.  (Cash in hand. Burning a hole in my pocket.) I’m torn between buying the current MBP and waiting to see what happens at WWDC.  If an entirely new design comes out, i’m not likely to buy it since I’ve seen too many problems with 1st gen macs in my days.  Yet, if a slight bump comes out and the one i want drops in price because of that, i’d want to wait to save a couple bucks and get my ram up to 4GB.  On the other hand, if a new design comes out, i might lose the opportunity to buy the existing MBP.  Help.  I’m stuck deciding. 

P.S.  It would help to know that i love my PowerBook; especially the silver keys...except for my “hot wrists” and these damn clouds on the monitor (yes, i got one of those...and no, i never replaced the screen when it was under Applecare.) Even though the “imagined” redesigned MBPs look sexy, again, i’m not into 1st gen, i’m not wild about the new keyboard and i don’t care about blueray (if it had it.)

Posted on May 28, 2008

ijavaJoe Says:

Wait ‘till WWDC! if something is announced make the decision then. More info is better, it’s only days away, and yes there should be a little price break for the older models, if new ones are announced, but new pricing might take a week or two.

Also, note the Macbook Air is a new model, not just a redesign, and so far, aside from a “sharp edge” that can cut bread :} I’ve heard of no big problems with it. Perhaps I missed some problem? So an updated model might not be so bad to get right away!

Posted on May 28, 2008

Lucas Says:

Well, the WWDC has already happened and no laptop, so people tell me that a new laptop is coming out on July 14, but I need a laptop soon, so should I wait - again, or buy one now???

Posted on June 15, 2008

Babaknt Says:

@Lucas

According Intel, they will release the new processors on july 14. Depending on how quickly apple manages to test and manifacture the macbooks you’re probably looking towards a release from mid-august onwards.

I am also waiting for the new MBP and I am planning to wait as long as I can and then buy one, old or new! I cant tell you what to do, but if you buy one now you wont be to disappointed because the update will only be a minor ‘speed bump’ (according to the majority of the rumors). The main update will be with the introduction of intels nehalem processors in feb 2009.

Hope this helped!

Posted on June 15, 2008