Apple’s MacBook Pro is at the top of the industry when it comes to innovation, design, and functionality among its competitors. But it also comes with a price tag that makes many consumers cringe, especially in today’s price-sensitive market for consumer electronics. With the new release rumored to be coming this summer, there’s a lot to be excited about with respect to opportunities for discounts. Here are five reasons to wait until the Worldwide Developers Conference in 2012 before making a move to purchase an Apple MacBook Pro.
The New MacBook Pro is rumored to be released at WWDC 2012
Much like the word ‘allegedly’ when it comes to talking about a legal case, rumors have to be noted as such because no one but Apple can truly tell the world when consumers will see the next product. However, several credible news sources have been buzzing that the MacBook Pro is scheduled to undergo an update at the Worldwide Developers Conference, which begins on June 11.
Further discounts on 2011 MacBook Pros
For potential buyers, this scenario will generate what is often missing when it comes to Apple products – options. Previous generation models, both new and refurbished, should stick around for quite some time and will only go down in price. Some prices have already begun to come down, and sales from third party resellers as well as Apple have been frequent of late. For those who want the latest and greatest, the new model will have some exciting new features to set the curve in the market once again.
New Design
In the interest of keeping up with the latest trends, the newest MacBook will likely feature a new design. This is worth noting because although the latest update to the product line was in 2011, the last significant redesign took place way back in 2008. If a new design is coming, consumers can feel like they’ll have a look that stays current for much longer.
New models likely to include Ivy Bridge processor coupled with OS X Mountain Lion
The other big news with respect to the next-generation MacBook Pro is the integration of Intel’s newest processor, the Ivy Bridge Core i7 processor, to its updated line. With the anticipated announcement of a OS X Mountain Lion release, this will give users who decide to purchase a new operating system the best experience running the software. While the update will likely run on a slightly weaker processor, picky users who want a seamless transition will likely want to opt for the best processor available, and that will be in the next lineup of Apple laptops.
More surprises could be coming at WWDC 2012
Apple always has something up its sleeve. Another major price drop, a key peripheral, or even another design or product aspect related to the MacBook Pro could be coming the way of consumers at WWDC via announcement. It may be in the best interest of anyone in the market for a MacBook to wait and find out exactly what’s coming. At that point, a better informed and educated decision will help a great deal in preventing buyer’s remorse.
Michael C. Jones is a Yahoo! Featured Contributor in Technology and is an avid user and reviewer of Apple products. For more insight, follow him on Twitter @MikeJonesTweets.
