Hopefully the new Macbook Pros are coming soon... you can't even buy a new 15" Macbook Pro at the moment. Hopefully that means the new ones are coming shortly. 
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Only if Apple decided to go SATA3 on them...
The Source of Intel's Cougar Point SATA Bug - AnandTech :: Your Source for Hardware Analysis and News
Diogen.
For those looking for a new Mac notebook, you might want to swing by the Apple Store online and look at the 'special deals'. Lots of refurbs a pretty fair prices, all with the full new warranty and elgible for Applecare.
Taking my own advice, I just ordered a refurb'd 11" MacBook Air from Apple's 'special deals'. @$849 it is a steal, imo!! I'll get Applecare 'cause I think with a notebook an extended warranty is well worth it.
Now to research a Mini-display-port to HDMI connector...
Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter
I have this one, to send both video and audio from my 13" MBP. Works great.
Mini Displayport Male and USB Male Audio to HDMI Female Converting Adapter
Thanks for info and link. Less than $7 compared to the one on Apple's site @$35, WOW!!
What's the second link for? Machines that don't support audio and video? I think the Air supports HDMI audio.
What's the second link for? Machines that don't support audio and video? I think the Air supports HDMI audio.
Updated (rumors) on MacBooks and Sandy Bridge...
MacBook Airs to get Sandy Bridge processors this summer?
Diogen.
MacBook Airs to get Sandy Bridge processors this summer?
Diogen.
More of the same
MacBook Pros may be in for an imminent refresh, about time too -- Engadget
Diogen.
MacBook Pros may be in for an imminent refresh, about time too -- Engadget
"Nice and pristine" means either Apple makes its own chipsets (unlikely) or uses only SATA3 devices (I don't think they need more than two).
Diogen.
It looks like the new MBP line might have a complete connect overhaul
Apple announcing new high-speed interconnect, Light Peak here we come? -- Engadget
SATA III, 10Gbps net, USB3 (do they have a new generation of FireWire?)...
All is backwards compatible, and Cougar Point chipset snafu irrelevant...
And it must be right around the corner
http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/20/best-buy-adding-new-apple-laptop-skus-to-its-systems-foreshadow/
Diogen.
Apple announcing new high-speed interconnect, Light Peak here we come? -- Engadget
SATA III, 10Gbps net, USB3 (do they have a new generation of FireWire?)...
All is backwards compatible, and Cougar Point chipset snafu irrelevant...
And it must be right around the corner
http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/20/best-buy-adding-new-apple-laptop-skus-to-its-systems-foreshadow/
Diogen.
More rumors
Apple holds secret MacBook meeting, employees sign NDAs
If they go with the Vertex 3 SSD Pro line it could be a beast...
OCZ Vertex 3 Pro Preview: The First SF-2500 SSD - AnandTech :: Your Source for Hardware Analysis and News
Diogen.
Apple holds secret MacBook meeting, employees sign NDAs
If they go with the Vertex 3 SSD Pro line it could be a beast...
OCZ Vertex 3 Pro Preview: The First SF-2500 SSD - AnandTech :: Your Source for Hardware Analysis and News
Diogen.
If they are released on Thursday I will be there on Thursday night to get one.
My 5 year old Macbook pro is on its last legs and is giving me troubles.
My 5 year old Macbook pro is on its last legs and is giving me troubles.
Did Apple ever announce new products with immediate availability?If they are released on Thursday I will be there on Thursday night to get one.
Just asking...
Diogen.
Yes they have. Usually the 'entry' level models are available immediately. Further up the food chain things tend to be a bit slower to ship.
Intel is given a chance to intro the finished LightPeak (on copper) spec
Intel to show new technology on Thursday, Light Peak rumors swirl -- Engadget
Diogen.
Another day - another rumor:
Apple's Light Peak implementation called Thunderbolt, coming in new MacBook Pros? -- Engadget
If the spec sticker is to be believed, the entry level MBP will get a very modest update.
It does have LightPeak, uses Sandy Bridge CPUs (2-core) and Intel onboard video.
But no SATA3, BT3, USB3, unless "high-speed I/O" has something to do with it.
The hard drive looks very anemic, and so is the screen resolution.
But it might be fan-less and have long battery life.
LightPeak probably required its own chipset. That would explain why they are not affected by the Cougar Point flaw.
Let's hope the higher end models are more attractive in terms of specs.
Diogen.
Apple's Light Peak implementation called Thunderbolt, coming in new MacBook Pros? -- Engadget
If the spec sticker is to be believed, the entry level MBP will get a very modest update.
It does have LightPeak, uses Sandy Bridge CPUs (2-core) and Intel onboard video.
But no SATA3, BT3, USB3, unless "high-speed I/O" has something to do with it.
The hard drive looks very anemic, and so is the screen resolution.
But it might be fan-less and have long battery life.
LightPeak probably required its own chipset. That would explain why they are not affected by the Cougar Point flaw.
Let's hope the higher end models are more attractive in terms of specs.
Diogen.
I am hearing from a few that it also has a 16GB SSD drive which is used (and can only be used) by the OS. If this is true I will be really happy.
