MacBook Pro 2014 refresh discussions

[weathersohot]

I googled for macbook pro 2014 and I already saw this refresh, yet this:

MacBook Pro 2014 release date coming as Apple refreshes and discounts old models | Christian News on Christian Today

I'm confused. Is there going to be another release that I should be waiting for?

I think I got the idea. By right, the mbp was to be updated by a fifth generation haswell chip that is 14nm. The current refresh I believe is still using the previous generation of chips since after looking at broadwell's wiki, there's no chip that is of 14nm in size.

MacBook Pro 2014 Release Date: New Specs to Include Touchscreen, Improved Battery Life? writes about its prediction of what will come out next year.

but, it seems like the next update won't be that soon given the previous trends iPhone, iPad, Mac Buyer's Guide: Know When to Buy - assuming it's 260 days from now, the next refresh is probably around end of april 2015

 

[bloodwater]

I think I got the idea. By right, the mbp was to be updated by a fifth generation haswell chip that is 14nm. The current refresh I believe is still using the previous generation of chips since after looking at broadwell's wiki, there's no chip that is of 14nm in size.

MacBook Pro 2014 Release Date: New Specs to Include Touchscreen, Improved Battery Life? writes about its prediction of what will come out next year.

but, it seems like the next update won't be that soon given the previous trends iPhone, iPad, Mac Buyer's Guide: Know When to Buy - assuming it's 260 days from now, the next refresh is probably around end of april 2015

it is now updating.

 

[addictzz]

for 2014, how do u think Macbook Air 13" VS Macbook Pro retina 13" at similar spec?

Last year, rMBP 13" has slight advantage against MBA 13" ( I am comparing 2nd model of rMBP 13" and 13" MBA with 8GB of RAM & 256 GB SSD). Not only that it has more processing power, the added port is a plus, and the it is not that much more heavier than macbook air. In addition, the price difference is not much for the similar spec.

 

[weathersohot]

it is now updating.

no ah. the current refresh is still using the 'older' chip. your definition of 'is now updating' means coming out in end of year?

 

[Coless]

no ah. the current refresh is still using the 'older' chip. your definition of 'is now updating' means coming out in end of year?

i think the next update for rMBP should be june/july 2015...broadwell will only be ready by 2015 jan...so likely we will see the update mid of 2015..

 

[bloodwater]

no ah. the current refresh is still using the 'older' chip. your definition of 'is now updating' means coming out in end of year?

Nope. The store was literally updating.. But probably nth cos I was liaising with Apple business sales and I asked him. He said no changes to anything items though it's updated.

 

[zitseng]

i think the next update for rMBP should be june/july 2015...broadwell will only be ready by 2015 jan...so likely we will see the update mid of 2015..

Some sort of Broadwell will be on the shelves this year, according to Intel. Not likely Apple's notebooks. But I wouldn't be surprised if mainstream Broadwell notebook processors make it into a MacBook early 2015, as soon as it comes off Intel's production lines.

 

[Coless]

Most of the retailer shop I been to, told me rmbp oos...gotta wait for a week or so..

Btw..the older version highest spec rmbp 15 is selling $100 cheaper than the current one...

 

[zitseng]

Most of the retailer shop I been to, told me rmbp oos...gotta wait for a week or so..

Btw..the older version highest spec rmbp 15 is selling $100 cheaper than the current one...

Just buy online? All the standard configs ship within 24 hrs.

 

[szeli]

Intel Discloses Newest Microarchitecture and 14 Nanometer Manufacturing Process Technical Details

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 11, 2014 – Intel today disclosed details of its newest microarchitecture that is optimized with Intel's industry-leading 14nm manufacturing process. Together these technologies will provide high-performance and low-power capabilities to serve a broad array of computing needs and products from the infrastructure of cloud computing and the Internet of Things to personal and mobile computing.

Key Points:

Intel disclosed details of the microarchitecture of the Intel® Core™ M processor, the first product to be manufactured using 14nm.

The combination of the new microarchitecture and manufacturing process will usher in a wave of innovation in new form factors, experiences and systems that are thinner and run silent and cool.

Intel architects and chip designers have achieved greater than two times reduction in the thermal design point when compared to a previous generation of processor while providing similar performance and improved battery life.

The new microarchitecture was optimized to take advantage of the new capabilities of the 14nm manufacturing process.

Intel has delivered the world's first 14nm technology in volume production. It uses second-generation Tri-gate (FinFET) transistors with industry-leading performance, power, density and cost per transistor.

Intel's 14nm technology will be used to manufacture a wide range of high-performance to low-power products including servers, personal computing devices and Internet of Things.

The first systems based on the Intel® Core™ M processor will be on shelves for the holiday selling season followed by broader OEM availability in the first half of 2015.

Additional products based on the Broadwell microarchitecture and 14nm process technology will be introduced in the coming months.

Intel Discloses Newest Microarchitecture and 14 Nanometer Manufacturing Process Technical Details

doubt the Core M processor can power e MBA. definitely not e MBP
so i guess new refreshes most likely Q1 of 2015 earliest.

 

[Coless]

Just buy online? All the standard configs ship within 24 hrs.

Retailer give some freebies for purchasing of rmbp...I alr left my contacts and still awaiting for their calls...can't believe apple online only takes within 24hrs to ship while for retailer I have alr waited more than 5days for them to replenish their stocks.

 

[iceyzz]

Retailer give some freebies for purchasing of rmbp...I alr left my contacts and still awaiting for their calls...can't believe apple online only takes within 24hrs to ship while for retailer I have alr waited more than 5days for them to replenish their stocks.

could you share which retailers are providing freebies for RMBP?

 

[Coless]

could you share which retailers are providing freebies for RMBP?

Challenger? Nubox?

 

[JinYuan]

could you share which retailers are providing freebies for RMBP?

my friend brought a rMBP+applecare from challenger and got a superdrive + laptop carrying bag for free.

 

[zitseng]

Retailer give some freebies for purchasing of rmbp...I alr left my contacts and still awaiting for their calls...can't believe apple online only takes within 24hrs to ship while for retailer I have alr waited more than 5days for them to replenish their stocks.

Actually it's not unusual. Apple supply chain is super efficient. But come down to their SG distributors and resellers ah, it's a very sad story.

 

[UDeepEX]

I said that countless times that Macs are way too expensive...and 512GB PCI-E space is utter exaggerated. I prefer them to take the SSD + HDD or at least a SSHD. For the High end model, GT 750M Seriously?! I expect that one no less than a GTX 860M as an absolute minimum.

 

[sevensomerset]

I said that countless times that Macs are way too expensive...and 512GB PCI-E space is utter exaggerated. I prefer them to take the SSD + HDD or at least a SSHD. For the High end model, GT 750M Seriously?! I expect that one no less than a GTX 860M as an absolute minimum.

so? there are ppl prefer design and screen resolution, problem?

 

[Momentumm]

Went to infinite store at vivo and was told they had a lot of stocks for the 2014 macbook pro but no promotion lol

 

[darkstriker21]

Hi this may not be on topic. But what do u guys think about getting a MacBook Air 13" in dec? I heard that the air is getting a revamp next year. Would it be wise to wait or it's fine getting one soon?

 

[Xilantu]

so? there are ppl prefer design and screen resolution, problem?

The thing is that Macbooks are made for productivity like video editing and music editing. So that fast storage is definitely needed. Besides, who needs a GTX 860M on a Macbook? You won't be playing many games on it anyway.