Re: Wait for new Macbook Pro?

Hey Bobby!

A couple of quick observations.

First, about Del. The XPS line isn't the equivalent of the Macbook Pro. That would be the Precision line. Also, XPS line doesn't seem to support multiple internal drives, so unless you hot-rodded it somehow, I'm guessing that you do not have an internal RAID. The system itself, should not be giving you poor performance, just not optimal. I'm guessing that simply attaching a USB 3 RAID for source material and scratch disks would make a major change.

As to a new MacBook Pro--I usually wait well into a release cycle to buy one. That way the kinks get worked out by other, more willing folks. This is near the end of this cycle, however, and major changes are rumored. On the other hand, the current Macbook Pros are a powerful generation of computers. These are the questions you need to ask yourself: Do you need to buy one right now? Will you lose work if you don't? If its just an itch, I would definitely wait. The current rumors are that a 15" will be announced or available in early June, and that a 17" will be available later in the year or never. These rumors also claim that there will be a major body redesign to unite the Pro and Air lines. Is any of that true? Who knows? But I would wait unless work calls; in which case, who cares? The current version is a good computer.