MacBook Pro BTO gets a silent speed bump
After distracting us with new goodies, Apple updated the MacBook Pro with a build-to-order CPU bump, bringing the full speed processor choice up to a 2.8GHz i7.
The upgrade will cost you US$400 and is limited to the 17-inch and 15-inch models. Consider this the polar opposite of the new Core 2 duo-powered MacBook Air -- huge, heavy and full of power and storage. If you need a maxed-out Apple portable, this is it.
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After distracting us with new goodies, Apple updated the MacBook Pro with a build-to-order CPU bump, bringing the full speed processor...
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Does anyone know if the MBP line will ever get a memory bump? Is it currentoly possible to put 16GB in 2 DIMMs?
What is BTO? What does that stand for?
October 21 2010 at 12:38 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyBuild/Built-to-Order, a.k.a. CTO (Configure-to-Order)
October 21 2010 at 1:05 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyBTO = build-to-order
October 21 2010 at 1:07 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyKiller is 15 models still do not have 1080 or better screen :(
October 21 2010 at 11:36 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyNoo! Add the 13" 1440x900 to the Pro!
October 21 2010 at 11:34 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThe upgrade is $200 ($180 edu), not $400.
October 21 2010 at 11:33 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replywas hoping there would be spec bumps that shifted the power up across the line at the original price points... guess that was a pipe dream... wonder when the next mbp update comes? safe time to buy...?
October 21 2010 at 11:13 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplySteve said at least three times yesterday, regarding the MacBook Air, “We think this is the future of MacBooks/laptops.†It’s safe to assume that this speed bump is probably the last big update before the holiday season, but the writing on the wall couldn’t be more clear that future MacBooks and MacBook Pros will be going in an Air-like direction. It would be surprising if that didn’t take form before next summer.
October 21 2010 at 11:20 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyLike Christian said, it's pretty apparent that the rest of the laptop line will be getting aesthetic changes in the direction of the MBA sometime in the future. I'm guessing/hoping for a February update, as I seem to remember that being the pattern for a while (February/October updates, after the holiday and back-to-school rushes). I doubt they'd wait until next fall to refresh the line.
October 21 2010 at 11:52 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replyheavy? just because they weigh twice as much... jeez...
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