Apple MacBook Pro 15-inchers get quiet CPU spec bump
By Joshua Topolsky 
posted Mar 3rd 2009 9:53AM
posted Mar 3rd 2009 9:53AM
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good morning, engadget...
2.93? good stuff... not all for apple though... im gettin an hdx
I love how engadget conviniently missed this story:
http://www.switched.com/2009/02/27/macbooks-battery-goes-boom-in-london-office/
*Conveniently
Arghhhh
but but but,
it's the old Powerbook, not a MacBook.
check the read link again.
Ha, laptop recognition fail
You guys are missing the point.
yeah 15 inchers all the way
lets use the only joke ever said on the office...
"thats what she said"
Sick! I can replace my shitty PBG4 15" battery that cant stand 5 mins unplugged! didn't hear anything about that recall...
They've made them cheaper too, no?
not at the UK store, still asking same price I paid in Jan.
It's a shame that they still offer a relatively low resolution screen... 1440x900 on a pro device is a bit out-dated...
But it's only a 15... It's still above average. And the 1900x1200 on the 17 is fine.
I'm sure I'm not the only one who prefers the 17" solely for the 1920x1200 resolution. If they would offer 15" with that resolution (several other laptop manufacturers do at this point, but of course they have the drawback of not being MBPs), I would be much happier to have the more portable computer. 1440x900 is definitely a deal-breaker for me.
dude, I used to think 800x600 was cool...
So did I, when I had my X20... :P
@ jd.junk1
1080p on a 15" display would be ridiculous. Unless the OS and the web started to support it. Can you imagine how small text and images would be? I'm finding 1080p on my new 24" monitor is as being a little painful.
I have a 15" MBP with 1440x900. I don't like it but ... meh. It's what was available when I got it 2.5 years ago.
I'd like to upgrade to a newer 15" MBP but won't until they update the display to support 1920x1200.
For those complaining about the resolution of 1920x1200 on a 15" display, I have 2 responses:
1 - I've used the 1920x1200 resolution on a 15" display with the Dell provided to me by my company, and it is perfectly legible.
2 - If you don't like it, you can use "Preferences" and set the resolution to something that works for you ... hence the name "Preferences."
I like Apple's MBP, but don't want to schlep around a 17" MBP when the 15" is just fine. I'd gladly pay an extra £200 to get the better display on the 15" model. But until they update the display for the 15", it's a deal breaker for me, also.
Still no matte screen option?
Then no thanks....
I rather thought that with the introduction of the new processor that the screen issue would also be addressed. I'm honestly surprised that this has not and I am 100% certain that that issue alone is costing Apple sales. Either that or it is forcing people to buy the 17" model, in which case perhaps this works best for Apple.
Would Apple give you a discount off the machine if you wanted it without OSuX ? I am in the market for a 17" Laptop but really don't like OSux at all.
OSuX? Do you hate M$ too??
"quiet CPU spec bump"... breaking
not pro-Apple, are we?!
I bought a 15" Macbook Pro in January, I returned a 15" Macbook Pro in February. Until they make it have an actually decent screen res, sorry but not interested. The 13" Sony Zs have higher res screens than the Apples; sort it out!!
Don't mislead. The Sony Zs CAN have higher resolution, but not all.
I don't intend to mislead, the £1900 Z is 1600x900, the £1400 Z is 1366x768 I agree. Interesting, but seriously even if Apple charged £200 extra for a 1920x1200 display at 15.4" which we all know can be done a-la-IBM and others people would buy it.
Tim
I recently used a 15" W500 with a 1920x1200 res screen, and it was absolutely fine to use...
The truth is 1440x900 is way too low for a pro device. Practically every other laptop on the market that has a similar price to the 15" MacBook Pro has a screen resolution higher than 1440x900.
Stop crying and buy somebody else's device.
Haha chance, already did. Have a lovely Vaio P and taking a while to decided which other larger Sony laptop I'd like to have as well now, between splashing the crash like crazy on a Z for £2800 or a much more reasonable FW for £1200, I expect a Z is coming, just taking time to decide!
Enjoy!
To each his own. Macs aren't for everybody. PCs aren't for everybody. Each has its strengths and weaknesses. Let's just all get along. :)
Yes I agree, one of my flat mates has a Macbook, the other has a Macbook Pro, we have this discussion a lot and the best outcome is always each to their own :) At least I tried Apple, I do actually look forward to the next 'major' revamp of the Macbook Pro and trying again.
dude... sonys are good too. just shut the hell up...
You know, it might be my imagination, but I'm sure they got more expensive in the UK store.
Actually it's not an upgrade path to 2.66Ghz, its now standard on the top-end model. The 2.93GHz is the option.
http://switchtoamac.com/site/apple-quietly-upgrades-15-inch-macbook-pro-processors---new-293ghz-option---266ghz-now-standard-on-high-end-model.html
PORING over, not pouring...
Hey guys, about a week ago, I ordered a 15" MacBook Pro, with the CPU upgraded to run at 2.8GHz. Having paid the same amount that would now upgrade me to 2.93GHz, I'm wondering what -- if any -- are my options, should my laptop arrive without the now-faster processor.
I did the same. I just rang up and put a hold on my order (it hasn't been shipped yet). I believe Apple's usual policy is that you can do a simple swap if they change the specs within 2 weeks of ordering. Ring them.
Hugo is correct you have 2 weeks, just call them up, and make sure they give you the one you want. Assuming the new one is shipping today.
I ordered the base model and in my order tracking page it now says "Cancelled - Replaced with new product " as the status of my order and then it has the upgraded one put in as "Not yet shipped "
Only negative is that the expected delivery date is pushed back a bit.
You can check your delivery status here ( replace irl with your country code, mine's Ireland ) http://store.apple.com/irl/managemyorder
This is kind of a piss off... I just bought my pro in January... and the 30 day return date from Future Shop JUST passed... So I can't bring this back and get the speed bump.
That said... I have the 2.5 model right now... Would it even be worth it to get the 100 some odd MHz? Im sure I could make a big enough stink for them to take it back... but is it worth it?
Dude, two things... first, never take advice from posters on engadget unless you want angry and uneducated kids telling you useless advice.
second, when you are ready to buy a computer, get what you need at the best price and accept the fact that there will be better models available shortly. Don't expect your computer to always be the best in the world... you are setting yourself up for disappointment. Appreciate what you have, dog.
To posters above... I don't know what kind of eyes you have, but 1920x1200 on a screen smaller than 17" is unreadable at more than a foot away.
Maybe he did mean "pouring." I used to pour my morning coffee over the stacks of work on my desk and then say the cleaning people must have done it. I'd sit back and relax while the paper dried.
Now back to the good stuff. Steve said, "Let there be light upon the firmament" and we all got blessed with faster MacBook Pros. That works for me. Steve, you're a benevolent genius. It's no wonder that Apple can't function without your presence.
+133Mhz CPU Upgrade.
you guys need to look up what BREAKING is supposed to mean.
this makes me angry because i just bought the 2.53ghz mbp
exchanges coming our way apple?
If you are still within your 2-week exchange period, just swap it for the new model. If not then don't worry since I'm sure it wouldn't have made that much of a difference.
I am pretty sure all this "breaking" apple news could have fit into one post.
Oh no, look at me! My computer is now outdated because an update (which doesn't make anything cheaper) makes my computer look bad beause it's 0.13ghz faster!
Honestly. What the hell. It's technology. Updates are normal. I'd have stuck with my G3 iMac if I was afraid of getting burned all the time.
Kapish?
Is that a screen cap of the new Lightroom?
No, actually it's Aperture.
I wish they would have upgraded the base 15 incher to 2.53 GHz. That would have made sense to me, and my wallet.
Great, my MacBook Pro is obsolete already!
With all the better processor models out there in many other computers, your MBP was obsolete before you bought it.