Apple store down!

New MBPs are probably on the way. Look out, everyone!

 

you beat me to it.

 

i JUST checked the store and it was up a few minutes ago. I am going to buy a mbp, hopefully today!

 

i heard it came up too just for a second and then went back down

 

oh i probably looked at the moment it came back up.

dude, i am excited.

 

hehe yeah, I'm following/posting on macrumors...a far more active mac site at this point in time, lol

 

This brings back memories of shaking my presents under the christmas tree -- anticipation, excitement, joy!

 

Appleinsider is speculating that we could see this. I love updates

http://www.appleinsider.com/article...acbook_pro_overhaul_back_to_school_promo.html

Apple Inc. is believed to be on the verge of introducing a new line of MacBook Pro notebooks and an educational promo that will furnish students with a free iPod nano when they purchase of a qualifying Mac system.

People familiar with plans for the offerings have said that both announcements could arrive as early as Tuesday.

In particular, a number of those close to Apple's retail channels reported they had been briefed on new MacBook Pro models that were due to turn up during week. A couple sets of potential technical specifications can be seen below, in line with expectations (1, 2).

Meanwhile, the company is also expected to announce an educational promotion offering students a $199 rebate on the purchase of an iPod nano or iPod video (or free 4GB iPod nano) when they purchase a qualified Mac system (iMac, MacBook, MacBook Pro or Mac Pro).

Should Apple announced the education promo tomorrow, it would arrive on the anniversary of last year's promo, which offered a $179 rebate or 2GB nano.

Purported MacBook Pro Specifications

• 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor; 4MB shared level 2 cache
• 2GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300)
• 120GB 5400-rpm hard drive
• 15.4-inch (diagonal) TFT widescreen display; 1440 by 900 pixels
• NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 128MB of GDDR3 SDRAM
• Built-in iSight video camera
• Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• ExpressCard/34 slot, FireWire 400 port, FireWire 800 port, two USB 2.0 ports
• DVI portl DVI to VGA adapter included
• Optical digital audio input/line in, optical digital audio output/headphone out
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
• Built in AirPort Extreme
• Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR(Enhanced Data Rate)
• Backlit illuminated keyboard and ambient light sensor
• Apple Remote
• Preinstalled Max OS X and other bundled software
• Size and weight: 14.1 by 9.6 by 1.0 inches (35.7 by 24.3 by 2.59 cm); 5.4 pounds (2.45 kg)
• Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
• Model No. A1226
• Manufacturers Part No. MA895LL/A
• $1999

• 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor; 4MB shared level 2 cache
• 2GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300)
• 160GB 5400-rpm hard drive
• 15.4-inch (diagonal) TFT widescreen display; 1440 by 900 pixels
• NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256MB of GDDR3 SDRAM
• Built-in iSight video camera
• Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• ExpressCard/34 slot, FireWire 400 port, FireWire 800 port, two USB 2.0 ports
• DVI portl DVI to VGA adapter included
• Optical digital audio input/line in, optical digital audio output/headphone out
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
• Built in AirPort Extreme
• Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR(Enhanced Data Rate)
• Backlit illuminated keyboard and ambient light sensor
• Apple Remote
• Preinstalled Max OS X and other bundled software
• Size and weight: 14.1 by 9.6 by 1.0 inches (35.7 by 24.3 by 2.59 cm); 5.4 pounds (2.45 kg)
• Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
• Model No. A1226
• Manufacturers Part No. MA896LL/A
• $2499

MacRumors has been reporting a similar pair of specifications.

 

You are not kidding about that.... I cant get in!

 

Apple store back up!

 

The site is updated no LED, screw aplle, so much waiting just for santa rosa.. I am going with hp, at least you have nvidia graphics

 

* 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
* 1440 x 900 resolution
* 2GB memory
* 120GB hard drive1
* 8x double-layer SuperDrive
* NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics with 128MB SDRAM

 

Asus G1s, here i come !

 

Im no Apple expert but it looks like the MBP now has Nvidia 8600M and slightly faster CPU is there any other change?

 

so much talking about LED etc, no LED no leopard no design change, at least they give more ram, better grapphics and a option for 1920X screen on 17"

 

2GB memory as baseline standard seems to be new.

Also: the refurbished store was also updated and all the prices remain the same. I'm really hoping for the older generation MBP's (older generation by a few minutes) to be cheaper. Maybe I'll wait out a couple of weeks and see if the prices will go down. :]

 

up to 4gb as RAM I noticed... still glad I bought a few weeks ago this is very minor update :O)

 

I thought we might see 14.1 or 13.3" MBP...

 

It actually is a LED in 15.4!! just not listed but in main page it is said it is led backlit!!!! yey!!!

 

And in Europe the base model is now 100€ cheaper.

 

Looks like a pretty decent update to me. Yes it does have LED.

Santa Rosa
2.2 or 2.4ghz CPU
15" LED
160gb 7200 rpm option.

I'm going to buy one.

 

there seems to be an option for a 1920x1200 res at last. Good updates.

 

yeah this update is pretty stellar, I suppose. 1920x1200 seems so high for a 17"!

LED is a nice feature, as is santa rosa. we were kinda expecting that, though

 

I suggest if you're a student you buy now. Free 4gb nano (200 dollar value), and you get a 200 dollar discount as it is. You are not required to get the nano, but it's still a great deal overall. The deal lasts until September 16th on the buy a mac get a nano deal. I am thinking this is a great time to get a Macbook Pro!