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<blockquote data-quote="cwa107" data-source="post: 1275056" data-attributes="member: 24098"><p>Despite Macrumors' recommendation, I doubt you'll see any updates outside of minor speed bumps in clock frequency. The current model is using absolutely state-of-the-art components and I don't expect an update until Intel's "Ivy Bridge" chips show up next year.</p><p></p><p>I also don't think you'll ever see a Blu-Ray drive in a Mac. In fact, I think it's unlikely that next generation models will have optical drives at all. They are (sadly, IMO) being cast off in favor of flash drives and digital downloads - and if you think about the iTunes Music Store, Apple has little interest in keeping the optical drive around.</p><p></p><p>My advice is (as I have stated many times here) - buy the machine you need when you need it. It will continue to serve those needs LONG after an updated model comes out.</p><p></p><p>Good luck and let us know how you make out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cwa107, post: 1275056, member: 24098"] Despite Macrumors' recommendation, I doubt you'll see any updates outside of minor speed bumps in clock frequency. The current model is using absolutely state-of-the-art components and I don't expect an update until Intel's "Ivy Bridge" chips show up next year. I also don't think you'll ever see a Blu-Ray drive in a Mac. In fact, I think it's unlikely that next generation models will have optical drives at all. They are (sadly, IMO) being cast off in favor of flash drives and digital downloads - and if you think about the iTunes Music Store, Apple has little interest in keeping the optical drive around. My advice is (as I have stated many times here) - buy the machine you need when you need it. It will continue to serve those needs LONG after an updated model comes out. Good luck and let us know how you make out. [/QUOTE]
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