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    Buy MacBook MB466LL/A now or wait for refresh?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by sosorio, Aug 14, 2009.

  1. sosorio

    sosorio Notebook Consultant

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    Im new to apple, never had a macbook and recently got interested in the MacBook MB466LL/A (969 in j&r), ive read that it was released octobre 2008...
    When is it expected to be replaced with a new model?
    is it safe to buy now or wait for the next gen?

    thank you in advance!
     
    sosorio, Aug 14, 2009
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  2. EnterKnight

    EnterKnight Notebook Evangelist

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    It HAS already been replaced with the 13.3" Macbook Pro... it was renamed, as you can see.
     
    EnterKnight, Aug 14, 2009
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  3. tallan

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    This is the old version of the new 13" MacBook Pro which was just released a couple of months ago, so if you're seeking the latest & greatest visit the Apple Store and check out the current offerings. The new ones offer slightly improved specs, a wider gamut LCD screen, better battery life by a large margin, and a backlit keyboard among other changes.
     
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  4. sosorio

    sosorio Notebook Consultant

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    ok im limited to 1000 usd, so a pro is out of the equation for now...
    is there a non-pro macbook refresh soon??
     
    sosorio, Aug 14, 2009
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    lixuelai Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Never will, it is discontinued.
     
    lixuelai, Aug 14, 2009
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    Check out the Apple Refurbs. They still carry 1 year warrantly-

    http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac?mco=MTE3NjY

    Or you can also try eBay, see if they qualify for Bing cashback and free shipping.
     
    k9hydr4, Aug 14, 2009
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  7. sosorio

    sosorio Notebook Consultant

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    thanks to all :)

    i can only buy in amazon or some ebay sellers who can ship to Colombia where i live...

    another question.. everywhere i look it says the processor is a 2.0Ghz Core 2 Duo with 3M cache and 1066 fsb ... but what's the exact reference??
     
    sosorio, Aug 14, 2009
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  8. tallan

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    Don't know; I checked the Intel site and no CPU with those exact specs is listed. I would assume it's a down clocked P8400 but can't say for sure.

    As for price/performance it's a great machine for the money. The only newer model you could get for the same price is one of the white polycarbonate MacBooks, and you'd lose the durability and thin and light factor of the aluminum unibody.
     
    tallan, Aug 14, 2009
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  9. lixuelai

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    Its a Intel P7350.
     
    lixuelai, Aug 14, 2009
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  10. tallan

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    Good to know, thanks.
     
    tallan, Aug 14, 2009
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  11. sosorio

    sosorio Notebook Consultant

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    yeah! thank you!
     
    sosorio, Aug 15, 2009
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