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still a p*ss take that they dont bundle the remote =/]]>Feb 26th 2008 11:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 12:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/2. Since when does the MBP 17" have to get upgrades? $250 for the 2.6 GHz processor!!! It has always come with the fastest available chip. LAME.
3. 15" MBP 2.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz = $2,050 vs $2,750 (a difference of $700 for what? 256 MB extra video ram and .2 GHz) LAME.

In summary, the 2.5 Should not even be there. the upgrade should be from 2.4 to 2.6. Who is going to pay $500 for .1 GHz increase? Also, whoever decided to lose the remote should be fired (granted many people probably don't use them at all). At the very least there should be a $20 price DROP given they took the remote out of the former package. MultiTouch is cool, but I still feel bummed. Where is the love Apple? $18,000,000,000.00 in the bank and you can't throw in a remote that costs you $1.00 to make?

Sincerely,
A Very Unsatisfied MacHead

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out of the few dozen people i know with MB/MBPs, only a single person ever uses his remote, and only when he has his MB hooked up to his TV. (and he's the kind of person Apple wants to sell an AppleTV to...)

it just doesn't seem like it'll actually effect many people, but i'm sure the internet echo chamber will make those 5 really pissed off people sound like hundreds of upset buyers. :\]]>Feb 26th 2008 1:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/
The processor changes are price for price over the Santa Rosa models. Should Apple just throw in a processor that Intel is selling for hundreds more for no price increase because your limited knowledge of performance is based on the GHz? You didn't even notice that the 2.4 and 2.5GHz options also come with 3MB L2 Cache while the Santa Rosa models had 4MB. Of course, you probably have no idea how that functions anyway so why mention it.

The fact is, these are the chips that Intel has created and priced to replaced the previous models that Apple has replaced, right down to the penny. I am waiting until the performance reviews come out before making a decsion, but I'll probably wait until Nehelam, which should require a new case design and will have a more revolutionary chip design. Also, despite Penryn having SSE4 it will be awhile before apps utilizing SSE4 will be in effect.]]>Feb 26th 2008 1:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 1:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/
Oh, so Apple is trying to save me from myself? Well that's sweet of them.]]>Feb 26th 2008 4:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/
QUOTE:
"dochebag"
REPLY:
How old are you? The proper spelling is Douche Bag or Douchebag.

QUOTE (Bender):
"Should Apple just throw in a processor that Intel is selling for hundreds more for no price increase?"
"The fact is, these are the chips that Intel has created and priced to replaced the previous models that Apple has replaced, right down to the penny."
REPLY (antimatter):
1. Well here is the deal Bender, in case you hadn't noticed computer prices (at least w/macs) pretty much have stayed the same for the last few years while the speed of processors has increased, the amount of standard RAM has increased, hard-drive capacity has increased, etc. It is in fact the expectation of the computer buying public that updated models cost the same (or less even) as the outgoing lesser performing models.
2. For instance, the 17" Powerbook I am typing this on cost $2700 four years ago when I bought it in grad school and still today the 17" Macbook Pro starts at $2700. Yet, my laptop has a meager 1.5 GHz single processor, teeny-tiny 80 GB hard drive and came standard with 512MB of RAM, etc.
3. Additionally, in no time in the last four years has there been any OPTION to upgrade the processor on the 17" PB/MBP. It has been a de facto standard for years that the 17" was fully decked out. My question is why? Why is Apple nickel-and-diming people who drop nearly 3K on professional equipment? It seems out of character and it is a CLEAR departure from their previous convention, that is all I am saying.

Sincerely,
A Very Unsatisfied* MacHead (*though in general very satisfied and happy w/regards to this particular macbook pro update)

MacHead: Someone who has been using Macs since 1987 or earlier and thinks 'apple fanboys' are greenhorns.


]]>Feb 26th 2008 5:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 27th 2008 9:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 11:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 11:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 2:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/
I finally gave in today and turned to Craig's List for a Nokia N95. I was waiting to see the iPhone SDK, but seeing how Apple did this update and knowing how the tried to cram AT&T down our throats... I figure it's not worth dealing with the Jail-Break crap for T-Mobile. By the time Apple comes back down to Earth, I'll be using Android.]]>Feb 26th 2008 2:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 3:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/
Oh well, I guess that just means that I will be happy with my current MacBook Pro that much longer. Besides, $39.99 for two ESATA 3.0GB/s ports on a Express card isn't bad. I always cringe when that first update comes after buying an Apple product... This one has come and gone... meh

]]>Feb 26th 2008 6:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/But I'm glad they didn't put an SSD in there. That would definitely hike up the price.]]>Feb 26th 2008 11:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 11:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 11:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 1:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/
Yeah! Silence those that don't agree!]]>Feb 26th 2008 1:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 1:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 5:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/
"New MacBook Pros..."

"In case you didn't see the first topic, here's the new MBPs..."

"By the way, did we mention the MacBook Pros?..."

"What do you think about the MacBook Pros?.."

Do you guys get paid every time you say "MacBook Pro" in a sentence?]]>Feb 26th 2008 11:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 6:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/These posts are designed to solicit comment and thus views and ad revenue. It seems there are enough fanatics to keep it going, though it is getting tired. I'm glad you were keeping track.
Judging by the Sony splash, you can get some face time on Engadget if you have enough gadgets to deploy, one after another. So there is hope, since Apple now only owns Tuesdays.]]>Feb 26th 2008 4:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/]]>Feb 26th 2008 11:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 11:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 1:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/
If the MBP didn't have exclusive features not available on the "entry-level" MacBook, why would anyone buy it?]]>Feb 26th 2008 3:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/
I didn't ask why, I said i'm dissapointed by it.

And I think they're trying to differentiate between the Macbook and the MB Air.]]>Feb 26th 2008 4:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 11:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 11:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 11:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 11:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 11:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 12:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/
PS. Don't be reluctant - Jailbreaking is easy.]]>Feb 26th 2008 12:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/
I choose that!]]>Feb 26th 2008 11:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 11:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 12:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/
Another colleague is waiting for her MacBook Pro to be delivered (its been shipped) and Apple have told her to return it, postage paid, for a full refund as soon as it arrives, she can order the same again for £200 less.

Give 'em a call, you never know your luck...]]>Feb 26th 2008 12:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/
It would still be nice to see them do something different with them, but I sighed a little bit of relief when I saw the results.]]>Feb 26th 2008 12:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/

]]>Feb 26th 2008 12:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 3:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Where is the SSD?!
Why no Core 2 Duo Extreme?!]]>Feb 26th 2008 11:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 11:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 11:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 12:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/Feb 26th 2008 11:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/poll-how-about-them-macbook-updates/
Also want a 12" MBP to upgrade this dying G4 powerbook.]]>Feb 26th 2008 11:29AM