partysmasher Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Geeks, i need some help. Anyone know when apple usually update their product range? I know there are some tech savvy dudes on here who might be able to help me. I wanna replace my current macbook with a 15" macbook pro as the screen and casing are on the way out (useable for a bit i'm sure but could die on me soon) but naturally i'm wary of pulling the trigger on a new one this coming saturday if the products then get upgraded mid jan. Any advice on when to buy that you guys can throw my way would be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicker Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 pssssssssssssh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattstrike Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Funny, Gizmodo just did an article on this: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/ryaqQOBf6oQ/when-to-buy-apple-products Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partysmasher Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share Posted December 30, 2009 Funny, Gizmodo just did an article on this:http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/ryaqQOBf6oQ/when-to-buy-apple-products thanks man! after reading that i think i'm gonna hold off to see what happens early jan, unless apple offer some sort of protection to people who buy just before an upgrade, which i'm sure i've been told they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbypuckett Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Funny, Gizmodo just did an article on this:http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/ryaqQOBf6oQ/when-to-buy-apple-products thanks man! after reading that i think i'm gonna hold off to see what happens early jan, unless apple offer some sort of protection to people who buy just before an upgrade, which i'm sure i've been told they do. I was coming here to post that link. I think Apple gives you protection for like 15 days. If I were youd, I'd wait until late January. They have a conference scheduled where they'll supposed to announce this new iSlate thing, but they may launch new pros there as well. They have the macbook on student discount right now for $730. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partysmasher Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share Posted December 30, 2009 thanks man! after reading that i think i'm gonna hold off to see what happens early jan, unless apple offer some sort of protection to people who buy just before an upgrade, which i'm sure i've been told they do. I was coming here to post that link. I think Apple gives you protection for like 15 days. If I were youd, I'd wait until late January. They have a conference scheduled where they'll supposed to announce this new iSlate thing, but they may launch new pros there as well. They have the macbook on student discount right now for $730. yeah one of the reasons i'm trying to figure out when to buy is cos my sister is home from uni until next week so i can use her 14% student discount. going on holiday end of the month so i'll see what the deal is when i get back. over here apple will offer a refund for any reason up to 14 days but this extends to 28 if there's a product launch, which is nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbs84 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I'd wait if possible. Apple Event scheduled for Jan. 26 http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2009/12/30/exclusive-apples-january-announcement-confirmed/ Although it says it's focus is "mobility space," I'm guessing we may see some macbook pro spec bumps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troymess Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Looking forward to above-mentioned Apple event...I suspect a new iPhone will be out soon. Lots of iPhone 4 rumors have been floating around the net. Updated MacBook specs and MAYBE the Apple Tablet?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamlikesmusic Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Looking forward to above-mentioned Apple event...I suspect a new iPhone will be out soon. Lots of iPhone 4 rumors have been floating around the net.Updated MacBook specs and MAYBE the Apple Tablet?!?! I would think they'd keep to their normal schedule in regards to launching a new iPhone. And in regards to returning items after an update launch, on the MacRumors forums last June when the new MBPs were launched, people were complaining that they had to pay restocking fees for laptops they wished to return for the newer ones. Just something to think about. (I personally didn't really get it, as if the computer was good enough for you the day before, it should still be fine. If you keep waiting for the latest and greatest, you're gonna be waiting the rest of your life.) Edit - fixed a typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbypuckett Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Looking forward to above-mentioned Apple event...I suspect a new iPhone will be out soon. Lots of iPhone 4 rumors have been floating around the net.Updated MacBook specs and MAYBE the Apple Tablet?!?! I haven't seen any iPhone 4 rumors, some little things, but nothing major. That'll come closer to June when they'll probably release a new iPhone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamlikesmusic Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 They have the macbook on student discount right now for $730. It's actually $900. The $728 happened through one school's online store, though was "quickly removed". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbypuckett Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 They have the macbook on student discount right now for $730. It's actually $900. The $728 happened through one school's online store, though was "quickly removed". Yeah, saw that. My g/f almost bought it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattstrike Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 yeah one of the reasons i'm trying to figure out when to buy is cos my sister is home from uni until next week so i can use her 14% student discount. Are you serious?! That 14% applies to hardware too? That's unbelievable… Here in the States, Apple offers a great discount to students for software, but when it comes to the hardware, well, you can find better deals on deal-mac.com than what Apple will knock off of the purchase price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partysmasher Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 yeah one of the reasons i'm trying to figure out when to buy is cos my sister is home from uni until next week so i can use her 14% student discount. Are you serious?! That 14% applies to hardware too? That's unbelievable… Here in the States, Apple offers a great discount to students for software, but when it comes to the hardware, well, you can find better deals on deal-mac.com than what Apple will knock off of the purchase price. yeah serious, i did the same when i was at uni. they knock apple care down to £50 from £200 too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattstrike Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Holy Shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaps Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siphon123 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 When I got my Macbook Pro with the student discount I also received a free iPod touch. Pretty sweet deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamlikesmusic Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 ^ They'll probably do that deal again this coming summer, if that's something that interests you (OP). Even if you don't need the iPod, selling it will net you a decent return. (I sold mine for $200, which was essentially another $200 off the price of my MBP on top of the student discount. Got a free printer as well.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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