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ESUNintel
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| devo wrote: | | Inventories must be tight or something. It doesn't look like Amazon, MacMall or ClubMac have the typical blowout sales after new models are introduced. I see a few here and there, but nothing like after the last round of updates. |
If you look up the 13" MacBook Pro on Amazon it still shows as a pre-order; could it be they're waiting to actually get the new ones to actually reduce the price of the "old" models?
...or maybe they have a set date they must follow to actually be able to reduce or update the price? |
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| g5g5 wrote: | | I would probably go with the new 13" MacBook Pro Fox and upgrade the RAM to 4GB and the hard drive to 500GB. Take the free iPod touch and sell it to help cover the costs. I mean, unless you want to keep it around. I don't know about your iPhone or iPod situation. Do you have one? ... |
I have a very old iPod, one that doesn't even view photos, so the Touch would be nice to have. Regarding the RAM, Apple asks for $CAN 110 to upgrade to 4 gb on the MacBook. I'm sure I can get it cheaper, but does anyone know if this is easy for the user to upgrade on the new model? Same question with the HD because I would prefer a 7200 rpm drive like the Seagate I put in my mini.
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g5g5
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| Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:04 am Post subject: |
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| Fox wrote: | | I have a very old iPod, one that doesn't even view photos, so the Touch would be nice to have. Regarding the RAM, Apple asks for $CAN 110 to upgrade to 4 gb on the MacBook. I'm sure I can get it cheaper, but does anyone know if this is easy for the user to upgrade on the new model? Same question with the HD because I would prefer a 7200 rpm drive like the Seagate I put in my mini. |
I would assume they are about the same as the 2008 unibody MacBooks. Here are the hard drive and memory installation videos from OWC. By the way, I meant to do these upgrades on your own. The price for a 500GB hard drive from Apple is $200 here in the US. That's ridiculously high considering you don't get to keep the 160GB drive. Memory is a little better, but you can still do way better on your own.
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| Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:35 am Post subject: |
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| g5g5 wrote: | | I would assume they are about the same as the 2008 unibody MacBooks. |
Looking at the user manual, it appears it's more like the 17" Unibody MacBook Pro. The entire rear panel comes off with 10 screws, then you have access to the RAM and HD.
It's not as easy as the 2008 Unibody MacBooks which you just open the battery bay for the HD, but the RAM replacement isn't all that different. |
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| Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:01 am Post subject: |
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| Wedge wrote: | Looking at the user manual, it appears it's more like the 17" Unibody MacBook Pro. The entire rear panel comes off with 10 screws, then you have access to the RAM and HD.
It's not as easy as the 2008 Unibody MacBooks which you just open the battery bay for the HD, but the RAM replacement isn't all that different. |
Yeah, that's what it looks like. I couldn't seem to find the manual before. 
It starts on page 37 Fox.
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/MacBook_Pro_13inch_Mid2009.pdf
They also have one for just the hard drive.
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/MBPRO_13inch_Mid2009_Hard_Drive_DIY.pdf
I think that all looks easy enough.
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Fox
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Thanks, g5g5; I actually saw these posted in Macintouch as well. Ten screw access to the HD and RAM is a piece of cake compared to upgrading in a mini (or a G4 Cube)! And even Apple considers these parts to be user-installable.
The other concern I had was the built-in battery. But after watching Apple's video on this, I'm convinced that this won't be a concern unless a get a bad battery.
My strategy is pretty much set now. Buy a new 13" MBP with the default RAM and HD in Alberta when I go there next month. (No Provincial Sales Tax!) Eventually, I'll upgrade the RAM and HD myself. The only thing that bothers me is replacing my 15" PowerBook Al, which has been flawless in the 8 or so years I've had it. I'll have to try and find a new use for it somewhere in my home or office.
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g5g5
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| Fox wrote: | | Thanks, g5g5; I actually saw these posted in Macintouch as well. Ten screw access to the HD and RAM is a piece of cake compared to upgrading in a mini (or a G4 Cube)! And even Apple considers these parts to be user-installable. |
I don't find the Mac mini hard to upgrade, but that indeed sounds like a breeze. You should be good to go with doing the upgrades on your own.
| Fox wrote: | | The other concern I had was the built-in battery. But after watching Apple's video on this, I'm convinced that this won't be a concern unless a get a bad battery. |
It sounds good in theory, but I'm not convinced those numbers will hold up in the real world. That being said, the battery can always be replaced. It's not really breaker for me. I'm more concerned about adjusting to the glass screen and some of those reflections, especially with how sensitive my eyes are these days.
| Fox wrote: | | My strategy is pretty much set now. Buy a new 13" MBP with the default RAM and HD in Alberta when I go there next month. (No Provincial Sales Tax!) Eventually, I'll upgrade the RAM and HD myself. |
I may buy one in the fall. Let me know how you like it with a PM.
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