Hello to my dear Malaysia fellas,

I've been waiting for this MBP update since last year! At last, it is out today, BUT let's speculate when and where will it be first available in Malaysia...! I suspect that the earliest to be next week as the reports stats that it has already started shipping? Good luck dudes!

Macbook Pro 15" 2.4GHz / 2GB / 200GB 5400RPM / 256MB Vram

Macbook Pro 15" 2.5GHz / 2GB / 250GB 5400RPM / 512MB Vram

Macbook Pro 17" 2.5GHz / 2GB / 250GB 5400RPM / 512MB Vram

P/S: WITH MULTI-TOUCH!!!

This post has been edited by ChristWolves: Mar 17 2008, 08:47 PM

Yea, only MBP is equipped with the advanced multi-touch function! And yes, both MB and MBP utilise the 45nm Penryn architecture based on Core 2 duo platform. *Can't wait for the arrival...*

Something fishy, doncha think so?

Do you think Apple will actually give promo for a newly-released mac? I personally don't think so...

Yeah, I love your idea or "renewing" the old MBP... Called Mac Studio just now, they said they still haven't gotten any status about the new MBP! I wonder when will it be arriving in Malaysia...

Thought it will be delivered to Malaysia with iPlane... Wakaka! I don't know how amazing the multi-touch available on the new laptop will be... We'll see in a few weeks to come! *waiting for arrival*

Technology keeps going, on and on... So, buy whenever you need it.

P/S: I'm still waiting despite I need it not so urgently now.

I've no choice, dude! This will be my last-wait.. No more, please... It was very hectic! I don't care - getting Penryn as it hits the shore.. *bugging Mac Studio everyday*

Yeah maN~ I just got to know that! Luckily I hold on for the updates..

But the thing I don't like is about the 3MB level 2 cache for the RM6999 mbp. *swt*

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Added on February 28, 2008, 10:06 pm*Hopefully* Which shop can I find the mbp with such price? TELL ME!!!

This post has been edited by ChristWolves: Feb 28 2008, 10:06 PM

But... I don't think we have an Apple Online Store here in Malaysia.
Therefore, don't think there will be any BTO models available, unless you order and wait for a decade? *sarcastic*

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Added on February 29, 2008, 10:54 pmI second that.. *Thinks himself wait while losing productivity, just want to get that damn thing!*
HOWEVER, not that longggGG~ Will wait for 1 or 2 more weeks. Even if you want to buy now, as mentioned in the previous post, NO STOCK! So, will definitely have to wait till the new Penryn-based MBP comes.

Called Mac Studio @ Low Yat just now... Base config of mbp, they will give a pair of heat balls (yeah, balls) and a sleeve case.

Not sure for Machines, but they are usually that stingy anyway...

No discount even you pay with cash! *Damn*

Update, update, update on promotions available please!

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Added on February 29, 2008, 10:58 pmYes, this is true. But I'm afraid to say that the stock for mbp of this price (Merom-based) is out dy, from the forumers here! The only option is to get the new ones!

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Added on March 1, 2008, 1:01 pmUpdate: MacBooks (with Penryn) is finally here! Available at Mac Studio @ Low Yat Plaza! Good luck.

This post has been edited by ChristWolves: Mar 1 2008, 01:01 PM

Got to know from Machines that the new MacBook Pros have arrived, BUT acquirying approval from SIRIM! *ArGH*

I wonder how long more it will take for the approval to be done IN MALSYSIA.

"Knowledgeable" Mac retailer... I guess you mean by Premium reseller uH~!

allvin: Time is killing me! Unless it's around the corner..

ME TOO! In KL... Not much of promo here. MacStudio has a promo which is free a laptop sleeve and the ball to make typing easier, don't know what you call that. MBP in Malaysia still waiting for approval from SIRIM! ARGH!!!!!

Happy waiting, guys!

UPDATE: The new Penryn-based MacBook Pro has just arrived in Malaysia, Mac Studio being the first Apple Premium Reseller to get hold of the stock! (It has always been the first, like the Penryn-based MacBook.)

For the promotion, the guy has not confirmed with me any freebies which we will get upon purchase. He will update me tomorrow, maybe?


Finally, THE WAIT IS OVER!

Enjoy your mac, guys... The one who is waiting like I did.

WeW~ I got my Penryn MBP from MacStudio! (Didn't I announce it in the earlier post? *humph*)

Anyway, FYI, they have only got 3 17" which are sold out the next day. I booked my MBP, so went to collect on the 18th March. Damn cool machine, I've to admit. My first lappy btw.

MacStudio has stock only for the medium range and high-performance range. They don't have stock for the entry level's. IF you're needing it urgently, can go to our nearest kiasu neighbour and get it there. My Penryn is received from there by MacStudio.

Happy waiting, guyS~ *Using it now to reply*

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Added on March 22, 2008, 12:00 amErrr.. no. Machines stock has not arrived yet! Might have to wait till nearly end of the month. I think our "helpful" SIRIM is doing their job right now eh...

I don't know why, but my Mac hanged upon installing upgrades for safari n aiport! Twice dy...

This post has been edited by ChristWolves: Mar 22 2008, 12:00 AM

Hello guys!

I've just finished installing Windows Vista Ultimate *ahem version* on this Penryn MBP! Scoring an astonishing Windows Experience Index of 5.1! Gosh.. Gonna love this machine. EpiCentre @ Pavilion just called me this afternoon, saying that the model I want (medium-ranged) MBP has been in stock. BUT, I told them I got from MacStudio since last week dy! They're slow.

Good luck, enjoy your first mac!

Maybe you can consider maxing out the RAM of ur MBP? With a whooping 4GB of RAM, I don't think it will be slow again... HAHA! Btw, have you actually went to Google for something like "iPhoto alternatives"? I did and found out that the software (iPhoto) tends to lag a lot when handling large amount of photos. A few alternatives I've found are Abode Lightroom and iView. There are more, go and have a look. It might *maybe* stretch ur patience, who knows?

Leopard can be *ahem* down-lo-a-d-ed eh, I think? =X

112006:
Omg, this will be your long-term investment! How can you just simply pick a laptop... For me, I will wait no matter what, to get what I want. Anyway, hope you are having fun with it!
P/S: Apple is NOT CHEAP! And I'm a patient guy...

Ammendment for Windows Vista:
I've finally uninstalled it and got XP instead. I found that Vista burns my laptop, so prefer not to risk it. Feeling burning hot at palm rest area as well.

Wah, so easily impressed! *joking*

verced:
I've visited but quite shocked that PPC's G5 is still on par with current Intel's Core 2 Duo processor! - Simply impressive...

LoL! Impatient will turn u into a monster when u see a new one comes ouT! Likewise my friend who bought it last december. She then sees me having multi-touching my mac! Wakakkaa...

For the resale value, sorry as I'm not familiar with the issue.
GOod luck then!

Not to say waste hdd space (I've 250GB to spend ), but some software is only available on Windows platform, we've no choice... Most engineering softwares are not available on Mac, but music and photography softwares are.

It burns because it has aluminum everywhere and as you know, aluminum is rather hot.

@kazasho: You'll have to compliment to use either Windows or Mac. BUT, your Dell (Don't Ever Last Long *joking*) cannot run Mac, unless a hackintosh. *oops*

Anyway, choose the one you like.

Have a nice day!