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Macbook Pro to offer core-i5 performance

post #1 of 7
1/14/10 at 9:34am
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An e-mail sent to members of Intel's Retail Edge promotional program highlight a forthcoming MacBook Pro from Apple sporting a new Core i5 processor, AppleInsider can confirm.

The promotion was included in an e-mail sent out to members of the Intel Retail Edge Program. It reads: "January Prize Draw: Win a MacBook Pro. Pass this month's trainings for 2 chances to win one of 2 MacBook Pro laptops with the accelerated response of an Intel Core i5 processor."

Currently, the top MacBook Pro has an Intel Core 2 Duo processor.

The Intel Retail Edge Program allows retail employees who sell Intel products to access technical knowledge and sales tips, which allows them to earn "chips" which can be exchanged for products. The program also offers occasional contests and giveaways. It was also sent to Spanish members of the retail program.

Last week at CES, Intel formally introduced its new line of processors, which included the new Core i3, i5 and i7 chips. The mobile Core i5 is considered to be a likely candidate for a coming MacBook Pro refresh.

The new processors are set to improve upon the previous line of Intel's Core 2 Duo chips, which have been utilized in versions of Apple's new MacBook, MacBook Pro, and iMac. Apple uses the mobile variants of Intel's desktop chips for those systems, meaning machines with chips based on the Arrandale architecture could arrive soon.

Apple is expected to host an event Jan. 27 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco to introduce new products. While most speculation has centered around a tablet being unveiled at the event, Apple could also use it as an opportunity to refresh its MacBook Pro line.
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The core-i5 machines war is really heating up!

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post #2 of 7
1/15/10 at 6:24pm
"The core-i5 machines war is really heating up!"

Respectfully disagree. It's not exactly a war when the retail value will probably be 50% higher than a PC w/ i5. Low budget stuff Apple is kinda sorta competing, but that silvery "Pro" stamp they like to keep overpriced. IMO <- have to add that before I get jumped by Macies.
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post #3 of 7
1/16/10 at 6:18am
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I see, I was thinking more of the line that core-i5 models are being pouring out, not so much as in "price" war.

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post #4 of 7
1/22/10 at 7:53pm
i dont think apple really cares all that much about how others price their products. apple knows what the "apple premium" is and thats all that matters to them.
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post #5 of 7
4/6/10 at 5:34pm
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It is getting closer with the refresh now that Apple has sorted out the shortage of Intel core-i3/i5/i7 chips. Delivery of the chips has picked up pace and on part with the upcoming announcement.

Betting for April or June anyone?

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post #6 of 7
5/18/10 at 11:22pm
I agree with Fidget's idea.
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post #7 of 7
5/27/10 at 4:57am
It's not really much of a war. When people go out with intentions of buying a new laptop, they don't go out comparing a Mac and a PC. Most people have made their mind up long beforehand, and price generally doesn't play a major part.

When I got my MBP I knew I could get better 'value' with a midrange PC, but it wasn't a major factor for me. I still have a PC and use it all the time, but the extra cost of a Mac didn't even come into consideration for a laptop. It's not much of a 'war' when the only model which really competes is the entry-level Macbook.
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