Hey guys, I was just wondering if there is a refresh for the MacBook in the works. I am considering jumping to mac, but I can't afford the $1200 of the MBP. However, I don't want to get a new laptop with just a core 2 duo. When can the MB be expected to get the sandy bridge processors?
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Why not try a referb from the apple website?
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masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook
the plastic macbook is probably going to be dropped from the lineup. no one buys those anymore.
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hmmm I doubt it, I see lots of white macboks out there...
I agree check the refurb site.
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Definitely check refurbished. You can definitely find a refurbished MBP13" for around your budget.
I rarely see any of the new white Macbooks anymore. If I do, they're older ones from 06-08. There are rumors that Apple might drop the white Macbooks. Most people would jump on the entry level MBP and forgo the white Macbook because they feel the extra 200 is worth the RAM upgrade, aluminum chassis, and SD card. -
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kornchild2002 Notebook Deity
Or, if you have a Microcenter near you, check their store as they are selling the baseline 13" MacBook Pro for $999.
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Thanks for all the replies, so you think the best bet is a refurb MBP? I still can't decide whether I want a PC or mac. Wither way, the actual purchase probably won't happen for another month at least.
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yah refurbs are good options..
but QFT:
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Doctor Feelgood Notebook Enthusiast
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kornchild2002 Notebook Deity
Is there an echo in here?
They have 23 stores across the U.S. (mainly skipping out on the middle states) so there is about a 32% chance that people reside in a state where a Microcenter is located. Still, since they have the baseline 13" 2011 MBP for the same price that Apple is asking for a refurb C2D 2010 13" MBP, I think driving to a store (so long as it is within a certain range) isn't out of the question. Hell, I have driven 90 minutes just to eat at a certain restaurant, 9 hours (4.5 hours each way) just to go to a 3 hour concert, and I continually drive 40 minutes a day to go to work. Driving for a notebook wouldn't be too out of the question especially since most people in the middle states are used to it. -
Doctor Feelgood Notebook Enthusiast
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Was about to say just order from Microcenter...but most of its pick up only.
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Wow I hope they never, ever drop the white macbook. It's one of the few "all white" computers that are white and I love all white computers because:
1. They look cleaner
2. Keyboard wear doesn't show up as much and looks much better
3. The keyboard blends in with the rest of the computer (with laptops that have a light colored body and black keys, there's this contrast thing going on which I hate)
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I too wish that they would refresh their classic Macbook laptop. Hopefully it doesn't get dropped in favor of the MBA. -
Check e-bay. If you're already a member, you should've received a $100 coupon which is good until 6/26. If you're patient and attentive, you should be able to win bids for the base model 13 NIB for ~$1000 (or if you're impatient, 1050). With the coupon, that's $900 (or 950) shipped, no tax.
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I kinda love the look of the sharp contrast and in fact there is a reason for the black bezel: watch a video with it in a dim room, it fades into the screen, the black is so heavily contrasted that you don't see the bezel in use, it's just a screen with no bezel, plus it's a bit better on taste and gives a better fit and finish look to it. Please don't make this thing change, it's perfect as it is to me. That being said, don't be too surprised to see a Macbook Pro-light with a $999 price tag, just a different config, maybe an i3.
MB refresh 2011
Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by AutoArc, Jun 2, 2011.