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 mrmo
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My macbook pro is starting to play up a little, the odd random shut down, battery has seen better days etc. So starting to think about replacing and after 7 years it is now on the unsupported list.

This is a little how long is a piece of string, If the rumours are to be believed there will be a new version in the autumn. However due to the slight volatility on the sterling exchange rate i have a suspicion that there will be a hefty price rise.

Anyone take a educated guess on how much are prices likely to rise? 10%, 20%???? New model, and currency?
I note that Dell and Lenovo have started the price rises.


 
Posted : 07/07/2016 7:19 pm
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A 10% bump would be in line with others like Dell. Apple do have a great refurb section on their site...


 
Posted : 07/07/2016 7:32 pm
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It won't be too much, probably less than 10%.

I would be looking at refurb too if you're not after anything too specific.


 
Posted : 07/07/2016 7:34 pm
 mrmo
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i know about the refurbs, i am using one. More a case of do i wait for the newest or just get another refurb...


 
Posted : 07/07/2016 7:38 pm
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If the rumours (or should that be rumors) are to be believed it's the first big overhaul in a few years. Might be worth the wait, probably not, though the graphics card/heatsink issue with the rMBPs have put me off a purchase until it's been addressed.


 
Posted : 07/07/2016 7:43 pm
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Currently I'd be expecting 10% but the autumn seems a long way away as far as predicting the exchange rate.


 
Posted : 07/07/2016 7:43 pm
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If your work does cycletoworkscheme you may find that they also do the computer scheme, worth looking at


 
Posted : 07/07/2016 8:36 pm
 mrmo
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company does do a corporate discount thing.


 
Posted : 07/07/2016 8:47 pm
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It might be cost effective to replace the battery and upgrade to an SSD if it doesn't have one already. If you can get a few months of better use out of it and see how the prices pan out.
I bought a replacement battery for my 13" 2009 MBP a few weeks ago, £40 think. 250Gb SSD's are about £65.


 
Posted : 07/07/2016 8:58 pm
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[url= http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#MacBook_Pro ]MacRumors Buyers Guide[/url]

Do you know any students / academics ? They'll get 10% off and probably highly discounted Apple Care too


 
Posted : 07/07/2016 9:07 pm

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