I was browsing through this site (http://www.applemalaysia.com.my/ - click on the Macbook Pro link) and at the bottom the advert says MacBook Pro starting at RM5799. Any retail shops selling the lowest spec MBP at that price?

This post has been edited by Mavik: Feb 29 2008, 01:45 PM

I guess its for old stock, can someone clarify this?

Better ask

According to my friend who works at Mac, he predicts that the RM5799 price tag will be for the older MBP (2.2Ghz).

New Penrynn based ones (2.4Gh) is expected to retail at RM6,999.

oh really...i bought it last 3 month n it was RM 7499.00

it is true for the old MBP with the price tag Rm5799 Quickly grab it before the stock runs out. Take note that stocks are pretty limited these days.

RM5799 - now that's a bargain isn't it? Add ACPP to it @ RM1299 it's still cheaper than when I got mine for RM7799!

RM 5799 for the older version?

great price

tik-tok-tik-tok i'm so tempted

I called Machines, MacCity and Epicentre. All confirmed that the 2.2Ghz is priced at RM5799 but all also have no stock.

Probably RM 5799 is a promotion to finish their Macbook Pro stock

Not probably, its already confirmed. I have been calling all the Apple Resellers and all also out of stock. Looks like have to wait for the newer one instead

that is really a good price... with that price everyone can buy mbp

@yawhong,
Unfortunately, none of the Apple resellers in KL (according to Mavik) has the item available for sale *grins*

So fast finish .............

Maybe can try Singapore?

I have a friend wants to sell his macbook pro 6 months old at RM5.8k.
he knows it's abit higher than the new one. But there aren't stocks available.

@sonnettech-asia,
Like dat also can ah?! *grins* But if he's oredi got ACPP registered on his MBP i'll say it's probably a good buy; provided the unit's in good condition with no/minimal scratches.

its in mint condition. still have 6 months warranty. hehehehe, I think can bargain with him a little. hahahaha, have to ask him!!

definitely not worth no ACPP.

i think resellers may still have stocks.. check wif them over the weekend

@jonest,
Mavik oredi made the calls this morning/afternoon and the final verdict is that it's not available.

@allvin,
Yeah it would be easier to sell if it came with ACPP.

@sonnettech-asia,
I'm not looking for a new MBP - but will put the word out

I made more calls and found out that Epicentre at Pavillion has 1 and
Sunway has 1 as well.

@Mavik,
So U gonna get it or what?! Did U reserve the unit oredi before it gets sold out?

NP, its a friends macbook pro. I am just sharing it.

Oh, I am not reserving the unit. I am going ahead with the Penrynn based MBP instead

I'm tempted to get the older MBP @ RM5799 coz is so much cheaper than RM7599!!! (RM1800 difference)..... how often does this kind of deal comes???

When the next update comes, would it be this cheap?? the new one is RM1200 (RM6999) in difference, the spec dif is track pad, cpu speed, vga ram. anything else i missed out???

Should I wait for the next update and hopefully another round of discounts?? or should I go ahead with RM5799 deal??

Should I or shouldn't I???

well... i will say wait for the next upgrade. for me 128mb vga is not enough for me.. 256mb is more than enough. so wait for next update in june and buy the penryn base mbp

it's quite diffucult to imagina that imagine has drop it price

the merom macbook pro only got that model? what about the other 15.4-inch and 17-inch merom? got price down also?

@jonest,
I read at the other thread that the new Penryn isn't really going to be much faster - if i'm not mistaken my MBP is at least 2 generations out of date *i think it's the one before SR* and i have absolutely no problem with the speed.

It does look like a pretty good price; i wouldn't be surprised if all Apple systems are going to be priced as such whenever a new System arrives *shrugs*

Other than the Touch Pad and the additional HDD space, U might just find this one up to ur needs; it's really about the $ now

This post has been edited by tinkerbel: Mar 1 2008, 10:08 AM

Why not wait and get a MacBook Air Instead?

@Kelvinwkw,
That certainly would depend on his needs. For mine, an MBA might be sufficient - but I'm not in the market for a new laptop. Perhaps in the next 2 years *grins*

my personal opinion is to get a out dated MBP2.2. huge saving. in few months time, you may not get the same kind of saving like now.

furthermore, MBP2.2 is really a work horse for those who use it for work. most of the industry loves it including myself.

Yes, it's really a good workstation!

ok i've decided to wait for the iMac update instead.....

Yes, the MBP 2.2 @ RM5799 is really a great deal but i'm gonna pass and wait for the next update in June.

Yes, the current MBP 2.2 is still faster than the new one, but I think the new trackpad is a cool feature to be missed.

That's my 2cents.

new macbook pro also with interesting price

price starting @ Rm6999 for the first spec

unless they have stocks... i will say go for the 2.2 mbp.
max out the RAM and you will be fine.

@ifer,
If I'm not mistaken, Mavik posted it on the other thread that there's 2 units available (that was 24 hrs ago); 1 @ Pavilion and 1 @ Sunway.

Wow, I didn't know everywhere in KL is running out of stock. I just confirmed yesterday at Sunway Carnival (Penang) that there's lots of mbp availability. Price is at RM5799

The new model will experience vga ram upgrade from 128mb to 256mb and those from 256mb to 512mb. The processor also will experience increase in clock speed. at least that's what he told me.

@tinkelbell,
i realised mavik mentioned that.
but then again...

yeap!
new 1 is 45nm processor, 1 thing is santa rosa chipset is not best for penryn processor yet.

switch gurney in penang is having mbp 5799
the 2.2 model
i ended up getting mb instead of this so they are not holding it for me anymore.

quickly grab it for those who are interested

Are those RM5799 MBP glossy or matte versions do you know?

@tishaban,
I thought most standard MBPs come in the matte version. Gloss is separate / special order, no?

i think it is matte

Which one is better matte or glossy?

the alu iMac is glossy, right?

matte 1, color are more accurate
Whereas, glossy is best for movie.

That's why you see cinema display, macbook pro standard are matte screen
glossy screen, the brightness is over boost.

depend personnel needs, i will go for Matte

FYI, Standard mbp doesn't come with glossy screen, if you wan, that's custom order pack.

This post has been edited by cRazYee: Mar 4 2008, 04:34 PM

So glossy is more expensive than matte, right?

i'm not sure.... nv do this sales b4
but i dont think is worth it.
i saw 1 customer bought from US b4

@Balok,
I've no idea which is more expensive; matte or glossy but with the MBPs you have a choice. With the MBs it only comes with the glossy screens.

Can anybody give me the link for new price for old Macbook Pro. I call Epicenter and Mac Studio this morning they said the old MacBook Pro run out of stock and they din'nt know whether I will arrive soon.

the new macbook pro is under our SIRIM custody now. Give them some time, as we know Malaysian Boleh!! I was told next week will get stocks.

how can i connect a mac to a windows based workgroup for file sharing?

your windows computer has to create a sharing workgroup
if yes, your mac should be able to see the workgroup under finder

then just type the account (which is login in windows) and password

remember that, as default, u can only see shared folder until u enable other drive/ folder

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Added on March 4, 2008, 11:46 pmstart with
RM5799, Rm6999 (if not mistaken)
17" cant remember....

using another com, cant check the price for u

This post has been edited by cRazYee: Mar 4 2008, 11:47 PM

i had to join the workgroup first to be able to view the other pcs
hehe