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Question: Q: imac buy now or wait

Posted on May 17, 2006 6:37 PM

Then what is it that you are waiting for? The iMacs have everything that you want.

Seriously, if it is time for you to update, buy one as your needs and finances dictate.

Posted on May 17, 2006 8:11 PM

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Welcome to the discussions!

What is your current computing situation? Does the one you are using still work or are you in need of a new computer?

I ask because there is always something faster and cheaper around the corner in computers. If you keep waiting for the «latest and greatest» you will never buy a computer.

I advise anyone who asks this questions the same thing — buy a new computer when your needs dictate, not on Apple’s secretive release schedule.

May 17, 2006 6:47 PM

May 17, 2006 6:56 PM

What software will you mostly use on this Mac? You should first see if that software runs on the intel macs at native speed. If it doesn’t then it will be slow compared to if it was native. Do you need a mac with a display or do you want to use your current display? Do you want a mac that is upgradable besides the memory? Do you want a desktop or portable?

May 17, 2006 7:00 PM

May 17, 2006 7:46 PM

Then what is it that you are waiting for? The iMacs have everything that you want.

Seriously, if it is time for you to update, buy one as your needs and finances dictate.

May 17, 2006 8:11 PM

May 17, 2006 8:14 PM

Everything you put down is intel native so it will fly. Have fun!

May 17, 2006 8:49 PM

Just a suggestion. Upgrade your RAM to at least 1GB. If you can afford it, max it out (to 2GB). Mac OS X (10.4) likes its RAM, plus, being that the new iMacs run a lot of applications under Rosetta, — Rosetta is a RAM hog — you’ll need more RAM than you would on a PowerPC based Mac. When you add it all up, a RAM upgrade is almost necessary. I have 1.5GB in total, and my Mac flies.

If you’re considering a RAM upgrade, I’d like to suggest OWC (Other World Computing). They offer affordable, guaranteed compatible RAM for any Mac. I purchased a gig from them at $141 with shipping; the same from Apple is $300.

May 17, 2006 10:18 PM

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When is Apple releasing a new MacBook Pro, and should you buy now or wait?

— Oct. 7th 2021 10:06 am PT

Rumors have long suggested that Apple is working on a new MacBook Pro refresh with Apple Silicon on the inside, a new design, and much more. As rumors gain steam about a release within the coming weeks, many would-be MacBook Pro buyers are debating whether to buy now or wait. Here’s what we recommend.

What to expect from the 2021 MacBook Pro

The rumors have made it pretty clear that this will be a big year for the MacBook Pro. In terms of design, the new MacBook Pros are said to feature an all-new form factor and will reportedly be available in 14-inch and 16-inch screen sizes using the new mini-LED screen technology.

The new MacBook Pros will purportedly feature a new flat-edged design similar to what we’ve seen in the latest iMac, iPad Pro, and iPhone 12 designs. Another major design change will be the removal of the Touch Bar, with Ming-Chi Kuo indicating that Apple will return to a traditional function row of keys instead.

Bloomberg also reported that the new MacBook Pros will feature an HDMI port and an SD card slot, alongside the return of MagSafe technology for magnetic charging. Images and diagrams leaked as part of an Apple ransomware attack seemingly corroborated this, showing an HDMI port, USB-C port, and SD card slot on the right-hand side and a MagSafe connector, two USB-C ports, and a headphone jack on the left-hand side.

Perhaps even more notable than the design changes, however, is that these new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros will use Apple Silicon processors on the inside. The new MacBook Pros will reportedly use something akin to the “M1X processor” and feature eight high-performance cores and two high-efficiency cores. The machines will reportedly be configurable in either 16 or 32 graphics core variations and up to 64GB of RAM.

When will Apple release the new MacBook Pros?

While some rumors had suggested that the new MacBook Pros would be announced at WWDC in June, that obviously did not come to fruition, and we’re still waiting.

Bloomberg initially reported that the new MacBook Pros could be announced as early as sometime over the summer. Digitimes, meanwhile, has reported that the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros are set to launch late in the third quarter of this year, suggesting a launch in September.

Most recently, however, that timeline appears to have shifted. Mark Gurman at Bloomberg reported that the new MacBook Pro with mini-LED display will be released sometime between September and November, most recently saying that we should expect a release sometime within “the next month.”

The important backdrop to these rumors, however, is that there is an ongoing chip shortage affecting the entire industry. While Apple may have intended to release the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros last month, it’s battling these shortages and struggling to keep up with demand as-is. This could also mean the new MacBook Pros are delayed further, but as of right now, all signs point to a late summer or early fall release.

Should you buy a MacBook Pro now or wait?

Currently, Apple sells MacBook Pros with both Apple Silicon and Intel processors. The “entry-level” 13-inch MacBook Pro features two Thunderbolt ports and an Apple M1 chip on the inside. You can also opt for an Intel-powered 13-inch MacBook Pro with four Thunderbolt ports or for an Intel-powered 16-inch MacBook Pro with four Thunderbolt ports. Apple does not (yet) sell a MacBook Pro with a display larger than 13-inches powered by Apple Silicon.

Of the MacBook Pros being sold by Apple today, the M1-powered 13-inch MacBook Pro is the only one we can recommend buying — especially if you can find it on sale or take advantage of Apple’s Back to School promotion.

As benchmarks and real-world tests have shown us, the M1 MacBook Pro is an incredibly powerful machine and can out-perform most any Intel chip available in the higher-end 13-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros.

But with that being said, there are some people who are probably better off waiting for the 14-inch or 16-inch MacBook Pros powered by Apple Silicon:

• If you need more than two Thunderbolt ports
• If you need an HDMI port or an SD card slot (and don’t want to use a dongle)
• If you want a display larger than 13-inches
• If the M1 chip is not powerful enough
• If you need to drive multiple external monitors

Furthermore, given that the Apple Silicon 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros are just months away, we can’t recommend buying any MacBook Pro with Intel inside. The upcoming Apple Silicon MacBook Pros will a monumental shift for Apple with more powerful chips, a new design, more ports, and new display technology. macOS Monterey also includes many features that are only supported on Apple Silicon Macs.

Wrap up

To recap: Don’t buy an Intel MacBook Pro right now, but the M1 MacBook Pro is an excellent machine that is powerful enough for almost anything you could throw at it.

What do you think about the current state of Apple’s MacBook lineup and the Apple Silicon transition? Are you already using an Apple Silicon Mac, or are you waiting for a machine that is still to come? Let us know down in the comments!

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Question: Q: Buy a Macbook Pro? Or wait?

Hey all,
I
‘m new at this (it’s my first post!) and just wanted to ask a question to see if I should wait or buy a Macbook Pro.

I know that apple just released an upgraded MBP with faster processor and multi touch trackpads. What I am really concerned with is the possibility of high definition media in MBP in the near future, or a significant redesign with larger trackpads (like the air), or flash memory options, would be irritating if I buy one now.

I know that responses will be hypotheticals because know one has any real idea due to Apple’s secrecy. But I would like to know what people think. I live in an area were PCs dominate and Macs are only for schools (go figure! Ohio *****!) and have no real opportunity to ask other peoples opinions. Please help.

Thanks to all responders,
Jason

iMac 24» 2.33Ghz, Macbook 2.2 Ghz, iPhone, Mac OS X (10.5.2)

Posted on Feb 29, 2008 12:53 PM

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I believe the most common-sense approach is to buy what you need when you need it. If you need a laptop today, either get the new MBP or look for a bargain in the just-superceded version. If not, wait until you do need one. (you can substitute «want» for «need» if applicable.)

To maximize the «new» factor, now is as good a time as any to buy. the MBP was just updated.

Any computer you buy will be the «previous model» or worse in six months. Accept it. Until that happens (and it will) you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you have the latest version.

Feb 29, 2008 1:44 PM

historically apple gets new machines about 2 times a year or so.

weather or not they will keep to that is any ones guess so take that with a grain of salt.

if there is going to be the upgrades you want you will have to wait until at least much later this year more than likely (historically thinking. does that phrase even make sense?)

the 17 inch MBPs can take an after market drive that is blu ray or HD dvd if i remember right

Feb 29, 2008 5:39 PM

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Feb 29, 2008 1:22 PM

It’s really up to (mainly on what you’ll be using it for as well as irritated you might get by not having the latest and greatest). Personally I bought the summer 07 MBP a few weeks before the line was updated w/ the current ones and even though I could transfer mine in for a new one at Amazon.com it’s just not that big a deal for me since I got my MBP set up the way I want to and it works flawlessly.

Sure having a bigger hdd and a more fleshed out trackpad would have been nice to have on my model but it isn’t that significant a deal to me to go through the process of shipping mine back, getting the new model and configuring it w/ my stuff, and wondering if maybe I got a defective unit (rarely happens w/ Apple products but it’s still a possibility). So my first point to you would be to not get so worked up over buying any product in the now and then worrying about future iterations to the same product line.

If high def media is that important to you, then hold off till one is included in a future Mac product. It shouldn’t be too far into the future since the hd format war is basically over but expect to pay a premium for the inclusion as any new tech is always really high w/ initial implementations. If it’s not that important then you might as well jump in w/ the current MBP’s now.

Also, if you want to kinda cover your bases you might want to go online and get the summer 07 MBP’s as you’ll find some great deals online being discounted (the mid range one I bought for $2500 is now around $1900 on Amazon). That way you’ll get a really good lappy that’s almost as tech heavy as the new ones and then you won’t feel so bad about a future upgrade happening down the road w/ Apple laptops.

Feb 29, 2008 1:23 PM

I believe the most common-sense approach is to buy what you need when you need it. If you need a laptop today, either get the new MBP or look for a bargain in the just-superceded version. If not, wait until you do need one. (you can substitute «want» for «need» if applicable.)

To maximize the «new» factor, now is as good a time as any to buy. the MBP was just updated.

Any computer you buy will be the «previous model» or worse in six months. Accept it. Until that happens (and it will) you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you have the latest version.

Feb 29, 2008 1:44 PM

historically apple gets new machines about 2 times a year or so.

weather or not they will keep to that is any ones guess so take that with a grain of salt.

if there is going to be the upgrades you want you will have to wait until at least much later this year more than likely (historically thinking. does that phrase even make sense?)

the 17 inch MBPs can take an after market drive that is blu ray or HD dvd if i remember right

Feb 29, 2008 5:39 PM

I was hoping to have MacBook Pros with Blu-Ray drives by now but I do not think it is going to happen anytime soon. Perhaps because of possible competition between Blu-Ray and HD Apple TV downloads.

I’m tired of waiting so I’m going to order my new 17″ today.

Mar 1, 2008 7:47 AM

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Buyer’s Guide: Don’t Buy a MacBook Pro Now

New MacBook Pro models are expected to arrive later this year with some of the biggest improvements to the product line to date, including some surprising changes, so now is not the best time to buy a new MacBook Pro.

With major upgrades expected to key features such as the chipset, display, Touch Bar, charging, ports, and design, customers eyeing a new MacBook Pro may be better off waiting for updated models to arrive later this year.

Most of the reliable rumors surrounding the new MacBook Pros are sourced from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, who have established reputations for providing accurate insights into Apple’s plans. Based on their reports, the 2021 MacBook Pro lineup is currently expected to feature:

• New 14-inch model in place of current 13.3-inch model, facilitated by reduced bezels.
• New, flatter design, said to be «similar to the iPhone 12.»
• More powerful next-generation Apple Silicon chips with up to 16 power cores and four efficiency cores instead of Intel processors.
• Potentially a custom ‌Apple Silicon‌ GPU with 16 or 32-cores.
• Updated thermal design for the 14-inch model, currently used by the existing 16-inch MacBook Pro, with a larger heat pipe, added thermal pads, and a 35 percent larger heat sink.
• «Brighter, higher-contrast» display panels, with the possibility of a mini-LED option.
• Additional ports to reduce need for dongles, including an SD card reader and an HDMI port.
• MagSafe connector with faster charging speeds.
• No Touch Bar, with physical function key row instead.

Design Changes

The 2021 MacBook Pros are expected to come in 14 and 16-inch sizes, with the new 14-inch model replacing the current 13.3-inch model. It is likely that the 14-inch MacBook Pro will retain a very similar footprint to the 13.3-inch model by reducing the bezels around the screen.

Both models are expected to receive a flat-edged design that is «similar to the ‌iPhone 12‌.» While it is possible that the overall look may still be quite similar to current models as Gurman suggests, Kuo says that Apple will eliminate the slight curvature on the top and the bottom, resulting in a slimmer, flatter appearance.

Internal Upgrades

Following the entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro, which gained an ‌M1‌ chip in November last year, all 2021 MacBook Pro models are expected to sport ‌Apple Silicon‌ chips, with Intel processors being phased out entirely, to deliver significantly better performance and power efficiency.

The higher-end MacBook Pro models are highly likely to feature ‌Apple Silicon‌ chips that are more powerful than the ‌M1‌, and Apple is believed to be developing options with as many as 16 power cores and four efficiency cores. Apple is also working on custom GPU technology with 16 and 32-core options, which may be used in the new MacBook Pros.

The 14-inch MacBook Pro is believed to adopt the improved thermals of the current 16-inch MacBook Pro model, with a larger heat pipe, added thermal pads, and a 35 percent larger heat sink. This would likely increase the machine’s performance potential and allow it to run at cooler temperatures.

Display Improvements

The MacBook Pro is expected to receive a «brighter, higher-contrast» display panel. In addition, there have been multiple suggestions that the updated machines will be the first Macs to feature mini-LED displays, marking a significant improvement in display quality, with an improved wide color gamut, higher contrast and dynamic range, and truer blacks.

Restored Features

Apple is also expected to backtrack on several of its controversial design decisions that were first made with the 2016 MacBook Pro. For example, the 2021 models will reportedly gain more ports to reduce the need for dongles. Prior models from 2012 to 2015 included a ‌‌MagSafe‌‌ connector, Thunderbolt ports, USB-A ports, an HDMI port, an SD card reader, and a 3.5mm headphone jack, before being reduced to just four USB-C ports and a headphone jack in 2016.

Likely in addition to its current selection of USB-C ports, Gurman has said that the SD card reader will be among the restored features. Kuo has since supported this, saying that the SD card reader will be returning, alongside an HDMI port.

‌MagSafe‌ charging is also expected to return to the MacBook Pro this year. ‌‌MagSafe‌‌ connectors were used for MacBook Pro models from 2006, allowing users to easily connect and disconnect the power cable with magnets, before eliminating the feature for USB-C charging alone in 2016.

Both Kuo and Gurman expect the new MacBook Pro models to be equipped with a ‌‌MagSafe‌‌ connector for charging, which is also expected to achieve faster charging speeds than via USB-C.

Finally, Apple is looking to remove the Touch Bar and restore the physical function key row. Apple introduced the Touch Bar on the 2016 MacBook Pros, providing a small OLED touchscreen strip along the top of the keyboard to offer customizable controls and different functions on a per-app basis, but the Touch Bar never seemed to catch on with consumers.

Gurman has confirmed that Apple has tested versions of the MacBook Pro that do not have a Touch Bar, and Kuo has gone one step further, saying that the Touch Bar will be removed entirely on the 2021 MacBook Pro models, to be replaced by physical function keys.

What About the M1 MacBook Pro or Air?

In November last year, Apple revealed a 13-inch MacBook Pro with an ‌M1‌ ‌Apple Silicon‌ chip, so some customers may feel compelled to buy this fairly new MacBook Pro now. However, it is important to note that this model is the lower-end MacBook Pro, indicated by the fact that it has only two Thunderbolt ports. Apple still offers high-end four-port MacBook Pros with Intel processors, and it is these more powerful machines that are expected to be updated this year.

The ‌M1‌ MacBook Air is very similar to the ‌M1‌ MacBook Pro in both features and performance so should be considered if you are looking to buy a machine right now.

Release Date

Multiple sources have placed the new MacBook Pro’s launch timeframe in the second half of 2021, with Kuo zoning in on the third quarter of 2021. This means that we could see the updated MacBook Pros arrive as soon as July.

MacBook Pro customers can therefore expect to have to wait just five to seven months for the new models. Considering the scale of the update, which looks to drastically affect almost every aspect of the MacBook Pro, it certainly seems to be worth the wait.

We have more on the current MacBook Pro models and the upcoming redesigned MacBook Pro models in our dedicated 13-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro roundups.

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