Next Gen MacBook Pro Rumors?

[DirtyCzech]

Any rumors of when we may expect the next series of MacBook Pros to be released? I'm happy with my 15-inch 2.16 gHz, but a friend is concerned that she'll buy one now, but in a couple weeks the newer 15-inch models will be released, with FireWire 800, dual layer burners, etc... I was hesitant to buy one now, but couldn't hold out anylonger.

[eric2006]

There's always something faster. If you want to wait, you can get the brand-new MacBook Pros, but factor in AppleCare, because the new models always have some bugs. (about firewire 800.. it comes on the 1ghz powerbook. I got mine for $610..)

[Mikuro]

It seems likely that the MBP will be updated to use the Core 2 line soon (like the iMac), but that's just a wild guess.

There are really only two times you can buy new hardware: When it's buggy, and when it's obsolete.

[DirtyCzech]

Would Core 2 be worth holding out for? Our backgrounds are in the Graphic Arts, mostly 3D (Maya) and the Adobe Creative Suite.

[fryke]

Always. You'll get more speed, newer graphics card, too, and 64bit.

[hawki18]

From the initial speed tests not that much differance dual core and the core 2. But have not really been looking at speed differance got my MBP about 4 monthes ago.

[Veljo]

I've been waiting since about July for the new MacBook Pros to come out. After hearing about Intel's roadmap and how the current gen MacBook Pros have so many bugs, I figured I'd wait. Now I'm ready to buy the upcoming one; I just hope it comes out soon cause my iMac is becoming unbearable to use.

[mi5moav]

I would bet that they will release updates to the MacBook before they release them for the MacBook Pro. I don't think the new cases are quite done yet.