Apple updates MacBook Pro

[srwatters]

Some interesting technologies. I think it's time to pass down my faithful MacBook Pro 3,1 to my wife

Apple - MacBook Pro - The new MacBook Pro. Huge leaps in performance.

[Tom]

I'm going to hold out until at least Lion.

Can't wait to upgrade for the Thunderbolt, though.

[srwatters]

I'll be buying a family pack for Lion anyway and I don't think Apple will update the MacBook Pro line again before they ship the new OS.

And speaking of Lion, did you see the preview is out to developers with some new features announced:

Apple - Mac OS X Lion

[Jake]

New macbook announced this week, new iPad next week, can I hope for a new iMac the following week....

[Tom]

Originally Posted by srwatters

I'll be buying a family pack for Lion anyway and I don't think Apple will update the MacBook Pro line again before they ship the new OS.

And speaking of Lion, did you see the preview is out to developers with some new features announced:

Apple - Mac OS X Lion

I didn't realize Lion was so close. Usually I would buy a refurb of the old computer, but I think Thunderbolt will be worth the upgrade. Especially as FW800 has been discontinued everywhere.

We really don't need a new computer. My June 09 MBP (unibody, 15" 2.53 dual core 2) is still running fine and we never use my original issue MBP (1.87ghz intel)

[srwatters]

I hear ya. In no way do I need a new laptop. Perhaps I could use a new battery as the original will only charge to 4/5 full power (4100maH), but other than that, my machine is in excellent condition and runs fine. I upgraded it to 4GB of RAM and a 320GB 7200RPM HDD along the way so even with the 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo, it's not a bad performer.

I just checked my purchase receipt - July 6, 2007. Approaching 4 years is not bad at all for a notebook if you ask me.

[KenJulio]

If y'all arent looking to upgrade to a new machine, I had priced out memory at crucial.com for my 13" MBP for 8gb (2x4gb) pack, it's $100, just a year ago, they were $400.

[Tom]

I'm actually on my third battery on my 2006 original release MBP.

I upgraded the RAM in my 2009 MBP to 8GIG from 2GIG along with updating the OS to 64 bit and it made such an incredible difference.

Next up to upgrade the RAM in the iMac. Its a quad-core 2.66 with 4 gig ram. Gonna bust that puppy up to 16 GIG when the new Final Cut Pro comes out.

[Charles Putnam]

MacCreate ran an article this morning noting that the MBP's are now more powerful than the iMac's.

[S-Man]

I want one
The Thunderbolt port (this is the first time I've heard of it, and I'm not sure how well/widely it's supported yet) sounds great, as does the hi-res screen and HD iSight.
This was a nice update. It's about time they did more than just bump processing speed.

[Tom]

The Thunderbolt port (this is the first time I've heard of it, and I'm not sure how well/widely it's supported yet)

Though it has been speculated for a while, Intel unveiled it yesterday.

[ukneeq]

I'm thinking of getting one, but really only want the 13". I don't know much about the Intel video card though. Are they ok?

[srwatters]

Oh yes. It will be mine. It will be mine.

Order confirmation received:

MBP 15.4/CTO $2,161.00
Ships: 1 - 3 business days
Delivers Mar 1 - Mar 7 by Standard Shipping
Part Number: Z0M1
With the following configuration:
• PROCESSOR 065-0092 2.2GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7
• MEMORY 065-0093 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
• HARD DRIVE 065-0549 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200
• OPTICAL DRIVE 065-0102 8x Double-Layer SuperDrive
• DISPLAY 065-0105 MBP 15"HR Antiglare WS Display
• DVI Adapter 065-0106 None
• VGA Adapter 065-0108 None
• REMOTE 065-0110 None
• Apple Software - iWork 065-7672 No iWork preinstalled
• Apple Software - Final Cut Exp 065-7674 No Final Cut Express preinstd
• Apple Software - Aperture 065-7673 No Aperture Preinstalled
• Apple Software - Logic Express 065-7675 No Logic Express Preinstalled
• Apple Software - Filemaker 065-8307 No FileMaker Preinstalled
• Apple Software - MS Office 065-8198 No MSO preinstalled
• KEYBOARD AND DOCUMENTATION 065-0116 Keyboard/Users Guide
• COUNTRY KIT 065-0119 Country Kit

BTW, if you configure one like that, you might see a higher price. My wife works for McAfee and they just got a employee discount program set up a week ago! Almost $200 off list.

[merock]

Originally Posted by srwatters

Some interesting technologies. I think it's time to pass down my faithful MacBook Pro 3,1 to my wife
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We have the same plan!!!!

Been waiting for this update to happen for a while now. Mine's an old MBP 2,2... Psyched!

[Charles Putnam]

Originally Posted by ukneeq

I'm thinking of getting one, but really only want the 13". I don't know much about the Intel video card though. Are they ok?

The MBP's come with dual video cards - the Intel integrated runs most everything until you really need the dedicated video - it automatically switches to it - seamlessly. I have the Spring 2010 MBP with the nVidia chip in it. PC CS5 (and a couple of games I've played) run just fine.

The intent is that the Intel integrated video uses less power than the AMD/ATi chip when you're running on battery power.