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Not to be outdone by its younger brother, the MacBook Pro received an update today as well. Specifically, the 2.0GHz model has been replaced by a 2.16GHz version (at $2499US), and the 1.83GHz model now sports an 2.0GHz Intel processor (at $1999US). Also, both MacBook Pro models now feature the new "glossy" display that was introduced (minutes ago) with the MacBook.To get an instant map to any address, just go to your Address Book and right click on the address field of any one of your contacts and select "Map Of." The address will then be revealed in Google Maps on Safari. You can do the same if a data detector determines there is an address in an e-mail in Mail.
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Jason G. said 9:38AM on 5-16-2006
Glossy display on the Macbook Pro? Where are you seeing that?
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Kyle Rove said 9:38AM on 5-16-2006
The MacBook Pro has an *option* for the glossy display. The MacBook does not.
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iFelix said 9:45AM on 5-16-2006
Shouldn't
Not to be outdone buy its younger
read
Not to be outdone by its younger
or am I being too pedantic here?
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John said 9:46AM on 5-16-2006
Why is the MacBook Pro pictured in the article?
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Peter said 9:49AM on 5-16-2006
"Why is the MacBook Pro pictured in the article?"
Yes this literalism is so 2002.
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andy said 9:51AM on 5-16-2006
because its an article about the macbook pro lol
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tr said 9:53AM on 5-16-2006
on a glossy note, did you guys check out the quicktime vr of the blackbook (haha...blackbook :)), it looks like it's a matte finish, and not glossy. i could be mistaken, though.
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SwissFreek said 9:53AM on 5-16-2006
This will mark the fourth time (out of four) that I buy a Mac and see the specs change within a week of my purchase. I bought the "Ultimate" MacBook Pro, which (at the time) was $2899, and had it delivered the day that the 17 was released (same specs but $100 cheaper), and now seeing that the price of the "Ultimate" has dropped $300. *shrug* such is life. Something better will always come out, I know this, but it's still depressing...
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heat said 9:54AM on 5-16-2006
GOD. can i get my 1.83 ghz upgraded for free???? apple!!!!!
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tr said 10:01AM on 5-16-2006
also, i should state that i shoul've put this comment in the macbook post. oops. anyway, it's still kinda relevant, because if the blackBook is matte, then it's just like the mbp's.
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SW said 10:06AM on 5-16-2006
So I ordered a MacBook Pro yesterday having sold my PowerBook on eBay. I've frantically cancelled that order. Now I find cos I paid by debit card it'll take 5 days to refund my money from that order before I can order a new one. Grrrrr.
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iFelix said 10:07AM on 5-16-2006
Thanks for the edit.
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johNothegiant said 10:09AM on 5-16-2006
How much did you sell your powerbook for ? Iv a hi-res 15 inch and dont want it anymore. ha
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Christian said 10:13AM on 5-16-2006
Let me be the first to say that while this and the MacBook are all cool and exciting, those glossy screen are the STUPIDEST thing in portable computing. They have hideous glare and show debris and fingerprints very easily. Apple had been the lone holdout against this stupid trend, but it looks like they're caving in. *sigh*
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Chris Coleman said 10:18AM on 5-16-2006
The Intel era is going to mean a new way of announcing upgrades for Macs. Apple can no longer say that it's an Apples to oranges comparison between them and PCs. I think that as faster processors are announced by Intel and adopted by other PC makers, Apple is going to adopt them too.
Since everybody's on the same page with processors, Apple can't even attempt to boast about speed if they're using a processor that's clearly slower.
The days of twice a year upgrades are gone for now. You can fully expect your new Mac to be outdone by a faster one even sooner these days.
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Ryan Smallegan said 10:25AM on 5-16-2006
SwissFreek,
The last time this happened to me I called up apple and they credited the difference back to my credit card. I would suggest calling them to see if they can do the same for you. Good luck!
-Ryan
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Doogs said 10:45AM on 5-16-2006
"Let me be the first to say that while this and the MacBook are all cool and exciting, those glossy screen are the STUPIDEST thing in portable computing."
Agree 100%. Glossy screens = teh suck. I use my laptop outside all the time, and thank god for the antiglare screen. If I had a glossy one, I may as well be looking in a mirror.
I hate glossy screens on monitors and televisions, too. Why would I want one on a laptop, which, being portable and all, is more likely to come into contact with glare?
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Callum said 10:55AM on 5-16-2006
I'm with Christian - I sell laptops all day long, the 'glossy' / glass / diamond screen is really bad for thee eyes!
dust, fingerprints and general glare if you even for one second try and use it on a train, bus (anywhere near a window).
I won't be grabbing a MacBook until there's an option to take the trendy-ness away. Oh, and I'll be buying one in WHITE!. hah
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TicTac said 11:16AM on 5-16-2006
My 15.4" 2.0GHz MBP was shipped earlier today, so even before it arrives it's obsolete due to a faster, cheaper 2.16GHz version
Have I got any options here? Can I send it back and ask them to send me the faster, cheaper version?
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James Shiell said 11:20AM on 5-16-2006
SwissFreek;
I ordered on Friday, so my new MacBook is somewhere between Shanghai and the UK... talked to the Apple Store today - they said once I had it to give them a call and we could discuss a) returning it (with shipping charge, of course) or b) a refund of the price difference. So all it not lost!
Cheers,
James
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