To Buy or Wait???

Does anyone have a sense of when a new version of the MacBook Pro will be released. Perhaps with a new Intel core?
I'm in a position where I'm going to buy a MacBook Pro but could easily wait a month or two if something new is coming out soon.
Comments?

Hi David,
The new generation of Intel chip is Core 2 Duo... It is more effective and less power consuming (well, as Intel advertised). According to my personal observation, new cool stuffs has often been released from Apple store sort after they doing some sort of Conference, Presentation...and the next conference in this year will be in August. So, if you have time, you could wait for a while and see, what they will have to increase their volume and revenue. And of couse, make us happier than ever.
Cheers,
James

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Contact the iTunes Store customer support department through the form at the bottom of their web page and explain the problem to them. Then try again in a week or so and perhaps they'll have corrected the problem.

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silver6055 wrote:
SydneyK wrote:
1. Does the iPhone 4 have the features you need, or do you think 5 will have something you really want that's not currently available?
2. Is it important to you to have the latest and greatest?
Only you can decide, but I believe in buying and enjoying now. There is no guarantee iPhone 5 will be on Verizon this summer. But, as mdram said, if you go with the iP4, be confident in your decision ... don't detract from your iPhone enjoyment by second-guessing yourself for the next 20 months.
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RIght! This is the right way to approach it.
So for me, there are two key "missing" features, in the sense that these features are available on other Verizon phones (but not both on the same phones): LTE and a global GSM capability. Not important to everyone of course, but enough to stop me considering the iPhone 4.
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the iphone 4 on vzw has a radio chip that can be a world phone, its the same on in the d2 global.
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MBP - Buy or wait?

Hello -
Ok, I'm in the market for a new laptop. Ibook has been holding up brilliantly for four years and I can continue to work on it without a problem. But I want a MacBook! After reading through all the issues posted re: heat, whine, moo, etc. I'm wondering if it makes sense to wait a few months until these issues are resolved. No real reason I couldn't other than my need for immediate gratification. Any ideas how long it might take before it's a bit "safer" a bet to pick up an MBP (i.e. when is apple going to fix these bugs)?
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I am on the same boat wanting to buy a MBP because of it look and performance, but because of the problems I am seeing on this forum, I am going to get a cheaper one from another supplier for the time being till Apple fix their problems.
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This AMD 32/64 bit dure core processor is far superior to Intel 32 bit dure core processor due to its direct memory & peripheral access. And there is also a very high chance of system memory getting above the max 4GB limit on the 32 bit system. This will give people like us the power and speed we need. I really hope that Apple does not read and take notice of this forum (as they mentioned) and stick to Intel and still keep to its promise of providing the most powerful systems. This will keep them at lease 6 months behind all other supplier who uses AMD processor. And by the time Intel comes out with their 64 bit dure core processor, Microsoft Windows Vista will be out early next year that can only support AMD 64 bit processor. User of Intel 64 bit processor will have to wait another 6 months for Microsoft to integrade the Intel 64 bit into their os.

Should I buy or wait?

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I'm currently a Windows user and have been for many years. I'm a part time photographer too and when I develop my photo's on my Windows machine it can take up to 9 hours to process my images, so I've been looking down the Mac route.
I've been looking at the 24" iMac but have been concerned by users stating the display issues they've experienced, and I've noticed that some people have been advising to hold off until the models are updated...but how often to Apple update their machines? Do you think Apple will make it sooner rather than later to iron out the issues they have - or do I forget the iMac and opt for a PowerMac instead?
Any advice would be appreciated.
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Hello and Welcome to Apple Discussions.
In the UK at least the lowest spec Mac Pro (quad-core 2.8GHz Xeon) is the same price as the dual-core 2.8GHz Merom XE iMac (but minus the 24" S-IPS display, iSight web-cam, Airport (802.11n)). If you already have a good-quality display the Mac Pro may well be the better option for you. The glass covered screen of the iMac could be a problem for colour calibration.
The following site tracks historical data for the release of Apple's product lines and will give you a flavour for the product life-style:
http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/
If you are a student, teacher or government employee you can get a discount on the price.
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I am planning to buy new iPad.. Should I wait for new launch..

Hello,
I am leaving in India... I'm planning to buy new ipad Air before 31st March. But because of rumours around I'm confused should I buy or wait untill new launch???
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Buy a MacBook now or wait?

I'm currently selling my iBook to buy a new MacBook. The speed boost sounds really promising, FrontRow looks neat and the option to dual-boot Windows is sweet. So, I was really sure I'll buy this thing.
But all I've heard up to now is negative (both for the MBP and the MB): people've been having problems with AirPort, graphic errors and the glossy screen is also not as nice as one could think.
So my question is: Should I buy a MacBook now or should I wait? I mean, those errors will be fixed sooner or later, since it's the new product line and the other lines have been discontinued. But I'm used to Apple computers that run stable and without problems. I don't want to configure my Mac all night long, swapping parts, etc. like I used to with my Windows machines. I simply want a fast laptop. I don't want new technology if it's buggy, especially because I'm not planning on extending the warranty.
So: buy or wait?
iBook G4, 12" Mac OS X (10.4.6)

keep in mind that people that come here are an incredibly small minority, who most likely come to resolve issues and problems
this is basically a troubleshooting forum for people to find help with their machines, so its only natural for a few of the posts to be about problems people are experiencing
in reality, there are probably thousands of people out there right now with macbooks and macbook pros that have no problems whatsoever.
theres even a few on these forums that have no problems with their machines.
no one can garentee that you will get a flawless machine if you order now - but having said that, no one can assure you that you wont in the next revision or the one after that.
if your macbook has a problem, then you can always return it

Best Buy is a mess, or worse.

Best Buy is a mess, or worse. I just signed up for Amazon Prime. Here’s why:
I purchased a laptop that arrived with a non-functioning touchpad. I simply wanted to exchange this broken computer for a working model. Best Buy could not accomplish this, and showed some abysmal customer service in the process. I thought somebody at Best Buy should know. Below are the details.
I ordered an HP Envy Touchsmart Sleekbook with a 1TB HD and 8GB memory (SKU 9268057) on 1 January 2014 through BestBuy.com. The computer's specs were good and the price was great ($399), so I pulled the trigger on the purchase.
The computer arrived quickly and as promised, but after a 10-15 minutes of use, the touchpad “click” would stick down and the computer would be remain constantly left-clicking. In other words, the computer was not useable.
I visited the Best Buy store in Reston, VA (store 297) and showed the problem to the Geek Squad. They said the computer could be sent for repair (approximately 3 weeks), or I could exchange it for a new one. Opting for the exchange, I took the computer to the customer service counter. I was then told that the computer was an online only item and I would have to call 1-888-Best-Buy to exchange it.
Issue #1 – I bought the computer from Best Buy and wanted to exchange the computer at Best Buy. As a customer, I simply do not care if your internal inventory systems list an item as online only. If visiting Best Buy to exchange a Best Buy item, I expect my very basic request to be honored.
But fair enough, I understand. I called the number, navigated a horribly designed IVR, then waited on hold for 30 minutes. Apparently, I was transferred to Tech Support in error. Tech Support said I'd have to be transferred again and wait on hold again. I said that waiting another 30 minutes was unacceptable and asked that I be transferred directly to a person who could help. At this point, the person in Tech Support hung up on me.
Issue #2 – Despite my being courteous and polite on the phone, the inconvenience of my request caused this person in tech support to commit an indefensible disservice to a paying customer. I can think of few things in this world that surpass the rudeness, gall, and unprofessionalism of hanging up on a customer. How little training are these people receiving that they would hang up on anybody, much less a customer?
I called 1-888-Best-Buy again, waiting on hold for 30 minutes a second time. This person was more helpful. A shipping label was promptly emailed to me and I sent back the computer. A few days later, I noticed that my credit card was refunded for the computer, but this was extremely odd given that I wanted an exchange for the exact same computer.
Issue #4 – The Best Buy return forms need to be vastly clearer. A customer needs to be able to indicate that the product is being exchanged, not returned. I placed a handwritten note on the form, but apparently nobody at the return center bothered to read the note.
I called 1-888-Best-Buy a third time. This time, I spoke with a very nice lady who was (frankly and unfortunately) clueless. She said that since the money was back on my credit card, I could simply buy the computer again. I explained to her approximately a dozen times that I wanted an exchange and that if I repurchased the computer again, I would not receive the sale price because the computer was no longer on sale (I believe that the price was then $699). In other words, the failure of Best Buy to correctly process the exchange would cost me an extra $300 if I was to repurchase the computer. The customer service agent could not resolve the problem and then transferred me to a new person.
Issue #5 – From my first phone conversation with a customer service agent, I was given an RA number. Subsequently, I was told by everybody with whom I spoke that they could not look up my order or exchange via the RA number. Why does Best Buy give an RA number if it is subsequently useless? This is a giant waste of your customers’ time.
I explained the situation a second time to the new customer service representative. He understood the issue and was very helpful in resolving the issue. After a few minutes of investigating, he came back on the line and said that the computer was no longer available, but that he would complete the exchange with a like product (HP Envy with 1TB HD and 8GB memory). This resolution was exceptionally fair and met my expectations (the new computer had a price of $999, after all).
When this new computer arrived, I realized that it was similar but had some substantial and material differences. The keyboard is not backlit, the screen has very poor resolution (I’ve spent hours trying to resolve this issue to no avail), the touchpad is difficult to use and unresponsive, the monitor does not open beyond 90 degrees (Okay, maybe 95 degrees…but this makes the computer impossible to use on a desk, or more importantly, on a lap. Seriously, why would HP design a computer like this?? You have to stoop down to see the monitor because it simply does not open wide enough), and the laptop body is horribly designed with all of the weight on the back, leaving the computer constantly unbalanced and the touchscreen 50% useless). As I discovered, these differences all boiled down to a very small detail: The original HP I purchased was a Sleekbook, while the new laptop is not. One small word, one big difference.
I then went back to the Best Buy store in Reston, VA and explained the situation. My request was to exchange the HP Envy that I now possessed for the same model that I originally purchased (the HP Envy Sleekbook). The lady at the customer service desk said that she could not perform the exchange. Her rationale was that the exchange could not be made if the new computer would cost more than the original computer that I purchased. I explained that I was now in possession of a $999 computer and was wanting to leave the store with a $699 computer. This would net Bet Buy $200. Regardless of that fact, however, my request to her was very basic: I purchased an HP Envy Sleekbook, the first exchange did not work, and I still expected to receive an HP Envy Sleekbook. She then went to find her supervisor.
Issue #6 – Why can Best Buy employees not make a decision? Can Best Buy please empower somebody? Waiting around at the counter while employees search for a supervisor is unacceptable in 2014. If you need an example, visiting an Apple store would be hugely beneficial.
The supervisor, James {Removed per Forum Guidelines}, then arrived. I explained the situation a second time. James verified that the computer I originally purchased was indeed available at a nearby store. But, he would have to charge me an extra $300 for the exchange. Thinking that this was preposterous, I asked him to explain. He said that he could not verify the price that I originally paid on January 1st. Conveniently, I had a smartphone in my pocket and offered to show him the receipt from my purchase.
As I did with the first employee, I explained again my very simple request to exchange the HP Envy Sleekbook that I originally purchased for a functional version of the same. He said that this was impossible because I was shipped an HP Envy Sleekbook as an exchange. I explained that this like-item exchange was the decision of Best Buy and that I had no control over what I was shipped by Best Buy when they were choosing an equivalent product. Nonetheless, all of those facts notwithstanding, I was now in possession of a $999 product and wanted to exchange it for a $699 product. THIS WOULD NET BEST BUY $200! James {Remvoed per Forum Guidelines} was unwilling to hear any of this, said I would either have to either keep the HP Envy Sleekbook or pay $300 extra to leave the store with the computer that I originally purchased for $399. These were the options, take it or leave it.
Here’s the bottom line: Best Buy won mightily. Best Buy got its way. I did not. I admit it, Best Buy is the victor. Congratulations.
I could continue to fight for an exchange, but in Best Buy’s victory, the archaic process and automaton employees have worn me down. I’ve now given up. I’ll keep this sub-par, hardly useable computer. I’ll also hate it. I’ll also scorn Best Buy when I log on every morning and every evening.
I’m not without options, though. As a matter of fact, I’ve now joined Amazon Prime. The Amazon service is amazing and I encourage every Best Buy customer to do the same. You order heavily discounted products, you have the help of many customer reviews, and the products arrive at your door the next day. I’ve already spoken to Amazon’s customer service team, and the experience was first class. Since my Best Buy experience, I’ve already ordered an iPad and Nikon D3200 for my wife’s Valentine’s Day present.
Best Buy could have had these sales. James {Removed per Forum Guidelines} and the Reston store won the battle, though. The price of losing the battle is that I have to keep a $999 laptop. The price of the victory for Best Buy, though, is that a lifetime of sales will now be channeled through Amazon Prime.
I expect Best Buy to do nothing after receiving this note. But, my ideal resolution: Please have the manager of your Reston store, along with James {Removed per Forum Guidelines}, write me a letter of apology. It would be wonderful, and go a long way towards resolving the situation, if both the manager and James {Removed per Forum Guidelines} would acknowledge that when given the opportunity to do the right thing, they instead chose to hide behind inflexible and inappropriate company policy. When given the opportunity to surprise and delight a customer, they instead chose to not lift a finger to make things right. When given the opportunity to win a loyal customer, they instead chose the easy path that resulted in alienating a customer.
All customers have a choice. My choice is now Amazon Prime.

Hello cathacker,
Buying a new computer should be fun and exciting and not fraught with problems after the fact. I deeply regret the numerous obstacles to receiving a successful exchange for your defective machine and for any resulting inconvenience.
The problems that you encountered are not helpful or endearing in the remotest measure. Having to cope with an unprofessional telephone representative is not the least of the unfortunate circumstances you describe, and for that above all I offer you my own personal apology. There is never a circumstance where behavior of that kind is appropriate and you shouldn't have had to cope with it.
I was gratified to read that your subsequent call to arrange an exchange through BestBuy.com was successful and netted a comparable computer for the same financial outlay. I was disheartened to hear that, while the offer met your expectations, the hardware did not. I know that your objective was to exchange the substituted device when you revisited the Reston store, but were you offered a refund during your conversation?
In any case, it's clear that the Reston store and BestBuy.com created a disappointing situation for you with this purchase. Certainly, this was not our goal. While I understand your decision to pursue a relationship with one of our competitors, it remains my hope that you will one day give Best Buy another chance to win you over.
Please know that i'm grateful for your eloquent remarks and for taking the time to compose and present them, both here and on our Facebook page.
Sincerely,
John|Social Media Specialist | Best Buy® Corporate
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I am debating whether to buy now 4S ... because in June who bought iPhone 4 will complete their commitment and logic says that Apple will announce iPhone 5 this month. And I do not want to buy 4S and then less a year the iPhone 5 will getting off achieve out with a new design... What do you say? Buy or wait?

And I would not be surprised if your post disappeared. In the terms and conditions of this forum you would have read:
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Speculations or rumors about unannounced products.
Discussions of Apple policies or procedures or speculation on Apple decisions."
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