#1 - Why are you all here?
- We're waiting for an inevitable refresh / update of Apple's Mac Book Pro line of laptops (13", 15" 17")
#2 - When will they be released?
- Dude, if we knew, we wouldn't be here. No one knows. Possibly the first half of March, perhaps April, maybe even June.
#3 - What will happen with the current Core 2 Duo MBP's?
- They'll probably be moved to the refurbished section of the Apple online store, and probably have a slight discount compared to their current prices. How much lower, or by what %, we don't know.
#4 - What will be included in the MBP update / refresh?
- Again, no one knows, and many have speculated. Chances are good that it will be processors in Intel's iCore line (i5's, i7's).
A decent speculation can be found here:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthre...t=#post9372554
But again, like everything else here, we don't know for sure.
#5 - Who is this IKnowStuff people keep referring to?
- No one. Never mind. He brought bad promises and has been banished from our conscious minds.
#6 - What is Optimus technology?
- (In a nutshell) A technology (being) developed by graphics processor manufacturer Nvidia that has to do with the computer being able to automatically switch back and forth between a lower powered graphics card and a higher powered dedicated graphics card, depending on which is needed. The different cards affect computer performance versus battery life - something Apple cares deeply about.
#7 - I need a laptop - should I buy now or wait?
If you can wait, then wait. If you need one now, then buy one now. Or wait and buy a Core 2 Duo later at a lower price from the refurb section. The choice is yours.
#8 - If I buy a MBP now, can I return it if new ones come out?
Each vendor has different regulations. Some allow 14 days, some 7. Some require a x% restocking fee, some don't.
Bottom line - check with your vendor (Apple Store, Best Buy, Amazon, etc.)
#9 - I don't really need a portable laptop - what's my best price/performance option?
Go with an iMac that suits your budget. Larger screen / faster processor / HD / RAM / etc. than MBPs for equal or less $$.
#10 - Why doesn't Apple like Blu-Ray?
- Many possible reasons: Need to license; continued (future) reliance on physical optical-type drives & space in machines; competes with iTunes / AppleTV as purchase/delivery option for current and future high-end content.
I'm sure there are more...
#11 - Will they have USB 3.0?
Again, we just don't know. Nothing so far has pointed to or away from the possibility.
