MacBookPro - How long is product update cycles?

[Tyson Persall]

I was wondering (if its possible to know) how often they update the MacBookPros?
How long does the current generation of MacBookPro go up before a new model replaces it? How long are the cycles in between models? 6 months, or twice a year?

[Dino Leone]

Originally Posted by Tyson Persall

I was wondering (if its possible to know) how often they update the MacBookPros?
How long does the current generation of MacBookPro go up before a new model replaces it? How long are the cycles in between models? 6 months, or twice a year?

see here:
http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#MacBook_Pro

That seems to be the best source for questions like this.
Best,
Dino

[Andy Mees]

the MBP was only just updated, now is the right time to buy

[Boyd Ostroff]

As Andy says, new MacBook Pro's were recently introduced (on February 26:http://www.forbes.com/2008/02/26/app...0226apple.html)

I just bought my MacBook Pro a couple weeks before that, but honestly I don't feel like I missed much. Aside from a very slight speed bump, the most compelling upgrade seems to be the multi-touch trackpad (like the MacBook Air has).

But the point is, I needed a MacBook Pro two weeks earlier, so I chose the model which best met my needs and bought it. Waiting for the "next big thing" is a losing game IMO. If you need a computer, buy it. If you can wait, wait. It's a given that the next model of any computer will be faster/cooler/better/cheaper so it's always a good idea to wait until you really need to upgrade.

[Mathieu Ghekiere]

Originally Posted by Boyd Ostroff

As Andy says, new MacBook Pro's were recently introduced (on February 26:http://www.forbes.com/2008/02/26/app...0226apple.html)

I just bought my MacBook Pro a couple weeks before that, but honestly I don't feel like I missed much. Aside from a very slight speed bump, the most compelling upgrade seems to be the multi-touch trackpad (like the MacBook Air has).

But the point is, I needed a MacBook Pro two weeks earlier, so I chose the model which best met my needs and bought it. Waiting for the "next big thing" is a losing game IMO. If you need a computer, buy it. If you can wait, wait. It's a given that the next model of any computer will be faster/cooler/better/cheaper so it's always a good idea to wait until you really need to upgrade.

Exact same position as I, Boyd, I bought one 1 or 2 weeks before the upgrade, and very pleased. I also needed it THAT day, so.
Very pleased too (now made the switch to mac and FCP officially).