Mbp with skylake. But back in June, 15" MBP was "upgraded" with the AMD 370X and a slightly better battery. Reply IronSabre • Oct 26, 2013 · If there will be an updated 15" MBP at 2015 WWDC, then it will have a Broadwell CPU. I'm trying to decide whether to get that or wait until end of year 2015 - spring 2016 for the MBP with the Intel Skylake chip. Does anyone have recommendations for a 4k display? I'm use to the beauty and quality of a Jul 17, 2015 · I mean if you're an MBP user then it's clear, you will get Skylake revisions of what you roughly already ahve. So I started (delusionally) hoping for an Q4 2015 Skylake release. e. Past disappointments weren't justified since we had warnings of nothing coming. Recently tried the 2015 MBP, liked it. Ives will talk about how they migrated some of the thinness from the MacBook but squeezed in a smaller battery, a killer Taylor Swift song in the background. 0, 1 x VGA, 1 x LVDS TPM Header 19V DC-In Oct 26, 2013 · It's not worth it to buy the mid-2015 MBP. It's a shame that Apple keeps sticking mid-range GPUs in $2000+ laptops. 0Ghz i5/8GB RAM $1,599 - 2017 nTB 13" MBP with 15 watt Kaby Lake 2. Keep in mind this is using the knowledge of the leaked 13" 2016 Chassis so that we know the redesign option exists and is in production (thanks, factory worker!). Oct 5, 2014 · My guess is that Cannonlake will probably follow Skylake by 16 to 24 months, so I expect to see Broadwell MBPs in the June to October time range, followed by Skylake MBPs in early to mid 2016, followed by slightly updated Skylake MBPs (similar to the early 2013 and mid 2014 refreshes) probably in 2017, all before Cannonlake. With all the talk of Skylake's capabilities and revolutionary potential, Broadwell just sounds boring now, not interested at all. Couldn't wait any longer. The slower Skylake U chips that launch in September (i7-6500U, i5-6200U, and i3-6100U) don't have vPro, which means they are unlikely to be utilized by Apple. Inconsistent. Solid laptop. I am curious if buying an eGPU is even worth it or is my processor/ram too much of a bottleneck for it to be worth the cost? any input is greatly appreciated. Captain Oct 26, 2013 · Enter 10th anniversary rMBP with skylake and 8 GB memory. So I am now considering upgrading and wanted to know what you all thought about which MBP or MAC I should go with?? - List of Mac models grouped by CPU typeThis list of Mac models grouped by CPU type contains all central processing units (CPUs) used by Apple for their Mac computers. I won't even be disappointed if we get a mbp in March with no redesign, most important thing for me is skylake / USB-C / TB3. 9 GHz Intel "Core i7" processor (6920HQ), with four independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip, an 8 MB shared level 3 cache, 16 GB of onboard 2133 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM (which cannot be In which time cycle did Apple redesign the MBP in the previous generations? How probable is it it will be the case for the next MBP 13? The "new" 2015 MBP 15 has Haswell Quad Cores and a dedicated graphics card. The 13" and 15" MBP can also be put on the same release cycle by merely waiting for all of the appropriate Iris Pro chips early next year. So MBP or Mac Pro - which gets the update first? Click to expand MacBook Pro laptop with M5, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips. It is grouped by processor family, processor model, and then chronologically by Mac models. But for 13" MBA and MB users I really don't know what we're gonna get, or if we're going to be forced onto a netbook type of device like the new MB or what. 3 GHz Intel "Core i7" processor (6567U), with dual independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip, a 4 MB shared level 3 cache, 8 GB of onboard 2133 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM (which could be upgraded I've been in the market for a laptop for a while and I'm holding out for a Skylake refresh of the 13" MBP. But for a Haswell MBP vs a Broadwell Macbook, get the MBP. A bit of play with customers, and milking them to death, I would say. it just makes no sense for MBP with Skylake anymore, but who knows? Apple love making old products and selling them as new. If Intel produces appropriate Skylake HQ chips in sufficient quantity in January, I wouldn't expect Apple to release a Skylake 15" MBP until a couple weeks after lunar new year (February 8, 2016). As for used, you're going to have to look it over, kick the tires, and decide for yourself if the wear and tear is acceptable. It features Cos Anzilotti as producer, David Coburn (actor) doing voices, and Tom Worrall as composer. For me, March 2016 would be the least surprising release date, but I cannot rule out an October 2015 release. For the 15" it will be some 10% difference in performance and otherwise only extra power efficiency and battery life. Apple will certainly use it in every Mac in the future, so it is clear that a redesign is coming. The MBP will sit on stage, running out of juice two minutes before the keynote ends. However, the amount of time between Broadwell and Skylake is significantly shorter than what was originally planned due to the production delays with Broadwell. 3. OEMs have started releasing their skylake laptops. I don't want thinner if it'll cause a downgrade in graphics performance or cooling. I'm hoping the Oct update includes Skylake and a MBP with a beefy GPU to make 5k with an external viable. Her video almost made me get the Macbook. Pro laptops shouldn't fall prey to Didn't know rumors (even those that are likely) weren't allowed here. As somebody who was forced to make my MBP buying decision in January and buy the current 15" model, I'm irrationally hoping that the Skylake model isn't released until later in the year. Early this year my old MBP kicked the bucket. Instead, the delay was all Touch Bar fault. Everyone is making Notebooks thinner, and Apple just introduced the Macbook with the new keyboard. Doesn't make much business sense. Aug 8, 2016 · quad core Skylake processor slightly thinner design with similar battery life Polaris dGPU 2 x USB-C ports butterfly keyboard, less travel than current MBP but more than MB Seems likely, but also perhaps not: LAte 2016 13Butterfly Keyboard Redux The 13 and 15 inch MacBook Pro models now sport the same ultra-low travel butterfly keyboard with domed switches as the polarizing 12" MacBook keyboard. This does not mean there isn't room for improvement, just that i've reached a new level of desperation after the heartbreak that was the March event. This would be my first major Apple purchase aside from my iPhone 6 and prior iPod purchases. as soon as Skylake comes out I'm upgrading my 2010 MBP Hi Res. Oct 26, 2013 · Skylake is the big deal here: up to 64gb ddr4, pci-e 4, wireless charging, wi-gig, integrated iGPU cache memory, thunderbolt 3 and of course the more gpu power and more energetic efficiency. The MacBook Pro "Core i7" 3. Jul 31, 2015 · Skylake will only make a noticeable performance difference in the 13" GPU department with DDR4 and some edram. Jun 2, 2015 · According to this, Skylake is still dual-core only for 28 W, so I would guess that the 13" MBP (or a similar successor) will stay dual-core with Skylake. May 20, 2015 · Im waiting for Skylake since i think theres a good chance they may redesign the retina mbp like the new macbook. My colleagues have one and they swear by it. 3Ghz i5/16GB RAM $1,649 - 2017 TB 13" MBP with 28 watt Kaby Lake 3. 9 15-Inch (Late 2016 Retina Display, Touch Bar, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports) features a 14 nm, 6th Generation "Skylake" 2. Click to expand EOL IMB-192 Mini-ITX Motherboard Intel ® 7th/ 6th Gen (Kabylake-S / Skylake-S) Core™ Processors with H110 chipset 2 x 260-pin SO-DIMM up to 32GB DDR4 2133 MHz (16GB per DIMM) 1 x PCIe x4 (Gen2), 4 x USB 3. If Apple can incorporate the entire SkyLake package the SkyLake rev of the MBP will be epic. I have a late 2016 mbp with a 6th generation intel i5 2-core Skylake 2. Come on Skylake! (before my ol' 2008 craps out!!!) P Jun 2, 2015 · I expect Intel will probably ship Skylake-H parts end of 2015 or beginning of 2016, which means that Apple would probably release a 15" Skylake MBP about February to April 2016. These should be reasonably nice improvements. Liquid Retina XDR display. 5" and 27" iMac's are on the same release cycle now (regardless of the generational difference of the processor, they could both receive a mid-cycle bump at the same time in the future). In addition to that, there have been rumours that apple will announce the new iMac on October 13th 2015 (next Tuesday). why anyone is waiting for polaris? it is so good? a link for specs or something? Feb 12, 2017 · What do you guys think about the pricing, would it stay roughly the same as the pricing now? I'm planning to save $3500 (AUD) by the end of next month hopefully it shouldn't be more than that for a decent MBP 15". Oct 26, 2013 · MBP 15" uses H-GT4 (second graphic, H, first line, Skylake supposed to be available since Q2/16, Kabylake not planned at all, Coffee Lake planed Q2/18) MBP 13" uses U-GT3 (second graphic, U 28w, first line, Kabylake available Q1/17) Oct 26, 2013 · I've had my heart set on October 26th as the release date since WWDC. Click to expand Oct 26, 2013 · Both the 21. That is to say, can I expect a 2016 MB to roughly hold its own with a 2011 i7 MBP (slightly faster single thread processes, moderately slower multi-threaded processes, assuming no thermal throttling) Are the skylake m3/5/7 processors in the MB essentially equivalent to the older heavy duty i7 2 Ghz quad-core from 2011? Kaby Lake 10-bit decode is still pointless for most if not all the MBP users unless Apple goes for quadro / firepro mobile gpus and 10-bit panels. Dec 14, 2016 · In-depth review of the Apple MacBook Pro 15 inch 2016 (Intel Core i7 6700HQ, AMD Radeon Pro 450, 15. MBP 15'' 2015 vs MBP 13'' 2016, 2017 I'm looking to buy a new MBP. These links provide a quick way to access CPU specs for Skylake chips used on Macs. I use a 15" 2016 Skylake MBP with Touchbar for work, and the keyboard is definitely worse. Oct 26, 2013 · The MBP is for high performing people who operate at or near the cutting edge. Click to expand We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Logically, it makes sense. 2 Key M, 2 x COM, 2 x SATA3 1 x Intel Gigabit LAN Supports dual display, 1 x HDMI 2. So Apple isn't competing with Dell on that sense. Currently at 8GB ram, with 256 SSD and 1TB Optibay HD. Core i5-6500 – 27″ Retina 5K, Late 2015 . Core i5-6360U – 13″ Late 2016 MBP Regular Keys . comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment smdb1208 • Additional comment The newest retina MBP with the discrete graphics cards are capable of powering external 4k monitors, while the older ones (even with discrete GPUs) were not able to do so. Lunar new year is a huge deal in China, and it tends to shut factories down for a bit. If the solution is using a quadro / firepro eGPU you could do it with Skylake too. The MBP 13" and the MBAir are priced fairly, but for some reason the MBP 15" is pretty expensive for the specs you get. I need to playback and edit 4k Video from my H. A co-worker just got one and it's really speedy. Core i5-6287U – 13″ Late 2016 MBP TouchBar . Jan 9, 2016 · Should I wait for Skylake and buy the base 15" for around 2000 or should I get the 2014 15" with the dedicated graphics card (750m) for 1800 or get another desktop/laptop such as the Lenovo y700. At least now we can see that SkyLake is farther away then many had hoped for. ) Now that we're hearing that the 2016 Skylake MBP will not support 5k displays, I'm giving up. This will let you use a 5k external monitor. I am really starting to get sick of Intel right now. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. The redesign should come with Skylake, and the 10th Anniversary at January sounds good for at least at announcement May 11, 2015 · If the supposed Skylake upgrade does come out sooner, then I can simply sell this one for a good price and buy the new one (I have a feeling there will be those who will reject the new body style and port changes, just like there are 17" MBP diehards). before the current generation rMBP came out) laptop, you won't see significant gains unless you're an actual professional running heavily CPU-bound May 20, 2015 · I'm thinking and hoping Skylake pushes the 15" MacBook Pro to 10hrs of battery life. Jun 25, 2016 · Funny thing is, I could never imagine myself having a mac before like 2 years ago when I got my eyes open for this new MBP with Intels soon-to-come-processor Skylake. Oct 19, 2016 · Skylake was already rumored, so as new GPUs suitable for the MBP. very good example is the newest OLD product - iPhone SE For me the big update I'm looking for in Skylake is DisplayPort 1. I wanted to know what the differences will be between a MBP with Kabylake vs. Click to expand Jun 2, 2015 · That is probably the best indicator of my expectations regarding the timing of the Skylake MBP release. Reply reply [deleted] • Comment deleted by user Reply reply I just bought a new 13" MBP with 512GB, 16GB & i7 with my iphone 6, using Applepay, while pooping. Connectivity (ports) important as well as I use quite a few external HD (mac thunderbolt but I guess will get USB 3. Embargo lift on Skylake chips tomorrow 9:00pm PDT. It looks like we might still have to wait a little longer to hear about Xeon, Iris, and Iris Pro chips Feb 28, 2016 · In 2015 there was only core-M and 15W Skylake CPU releases, only now in January the CPUs that fit 15" MBP have been released. Captain Planet and the Planeteers aired for 6 seasons and 113 episodes. Of course Apple decided to wait so long with the upgrade when I finally turned over to their side from loving windows PC. But basically, from everyone coming from an old system like me, the new MBP will be a serious improvement. I prefer to have one device but thats not really a priority. Given that there's so much expectation on the new MBPs, combined with the fact that Apple is telling their customers that they'd rather sell them an iPad Pro than a laptop, I think we "Waiting for Skylake" people are due for some major disappointments even after the Skylake MBPs finally come out. If you are trying to save money, try for a 2015 Retina MBP (non-Skylake). Jul 10, 2016 · I wouldn't want to miss out on (what Ming Calls) the best MBP update ever by a few months, but a skylake MBP would've been irresistible. Jul 16, 2015 · Although the 15" MBP-suitable i7-6820HQ and i7-6920HQ launch in October-November, Skylake U chips with vPro (i7-6600U and i5-6300U) don't launch until January 2016. 4-inch, 1. The same goes for Kaby Lake, Intel will release first the processors that won't go to 15" MBPs but to tablets, and low-mid end laptops. Whenever the new rMBP's come out with Skylake i'll sell this and get one. It helps that I keep my Macs in pristine condition, and save the boxes and packing materials. TV channel). It will allow the MBP to be thinner. I've always been against Apple etc. Up to 24 hours of battery life. And add choice for colors and probably all metal design since the macbook its very ok for Bluetooth and wifi strength Apr 13 Oct 6, 2016 · Given that Apple more or less is rolling out a Skylake based MBP at the time that Skylake is near its lifecycle, I'd say no, many people will then be wanting Kaby Lake. In fact, unless one has a pre-Sandybridge (i. You can access a list of CPU microarchitectures by clicking this link. 2 ghz. Apr 26, 2015 · Is the skylake mbp likely to have a new design? When is it likely to be released? What about the mbas will they get skylake and retina? Contribute to Jervi-sir/hackintosh-sonoma-skylake development by creating an account on GitHub. 5mm jack. You can access the details of a CPU by clicking on its name. Or, the new MBPs will come out and the price of that mid-2015 MBP will tank, you'll buy one at the now-tanked price and be happy with it. The MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2. 1 Gen1, 5 x USB 2. Exactly. I'm only waiting for Skylake because I want to use several 4k displays when docked in my home studio. Feb 29, 2016 · Update without redesign now - Skylake chips, integrated GPUs only, lower price points. Which one do you think would be the best? Prices are adjusted from top to bottom - cheapest to more expensive. Because the amount of time between the two is so small it makes more sense for Apple to hold off updating the 15" MBP and waiting for Skylake. I'm sure there will be a MBP refresh with the new skylake processors, but I don't think they will be so soon relative to other lines (as the MBP now comes with force touch). Lightroom and form factor is most important here - would prefer size to be similar to MBP to fit my current set of notebook/lens bags. Hmm, what important thing happened/started on that date? Aug 11, 2015 · Hey Everyone, Im a win 7/10 lover, really. I recently bought a MBP (then returned it) as I feared a newer MBP wouldbe coming out soon with Skylake and a possible redesign like The improvements from Haswell to Skylake mean maybe 10% increase for DAWs since we are mostly about CPU speed. My 2011 MBP was worse, that thing used to get so hot with Quad i7 2. Built for AI and Apple Intelligence. Core i5-6267U – 13″ Late 2016 MBP TouchBar . Dec 4, 2015 · If you wait for Skylake and buy it right when it comes out, you will be paying full retail price. EDIT: I originally typed "R9 280X", but I was referring to the mobile variant, so I've corrected it. Oct 26, 2013 · Benchmark shows that it handles games on high in full hd, thats good I think :) it throtles only in furmark and prime Jun 9, 2015 · If I knock my MBP into the pool in September and my choices for replacement are the recently released Mid-2015 Haswell/Crystalwell MBP or a Skylake powered Razer Blade, I'm going with the Razer Blade. I am reading that Skylake will be available in the 2 quarter of 2015 and this will be a much bigger update for the MBP. I'll get the 1TB SSD in the new one, which SHOULD be enough. 12 inch laptop. Core i5-6600 […] Sep 29, 2015 · Hello all For sometime I have been sitting happily on my 17inch 2010 MBP. From what I've read from you and the silly accusations you're throwing around, the cutting edge isn't for you. Oct 26, 2013 · I caved and purchased a Surface Book i5/dGPU. Fraud is obviously the wrong word to use, but I do agree with your point: the MBP 15" has been a VERY bad value for months: outdated CPU, outdated GPU, extremely premium price (specially outside USA), etc. I also know that if I wanted more processing power I could go for the 15 inch MBP, that's not what I was asking about. Oct 26, 2013 · Unlike Broadwell, Skylake is not just the 'next best thing' once again, it, the potential new features it brings and subsequent form factor redesign amount to the next generation of the MBP. 1Ghz i5/8GB RAM $1,799 - 2016 TB 15" MBP with 45 watt Skylake 2. - 13'' Seekingshred Oct 26, 2013 · I'm pretty excited for Skylake - definitely holding off on upgrading from my maxed out Mid 2012 rMBP until that comes out! Same here, but mines a 2008 MBP . Oct 26, 2013 · One positive from the iMac refresh is that they at least have started using Skylake CPUs, and the MBP is likely to get the screen update from sRGB to DCI P3 too. I'm waiting for a Skylake 15" rMBP at 2015 WWDC. . 264 camera + hero5. Apple better have something up their sleeve Oct 26, 2013 · Erica Griffin, some kind of cute youtube geek who does tech reviews, switched entirely to the Macbook 12, look her up and listen to her verdict. Skylake and if it's worth upgrading for an additional $300. 3 13-Inch (Late 2016 Retina Display, Touch Bar, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports) features a 14 nm, 6th Generation "Skylake" 3. It's a pretty decent spec on an i7, maxed out with all the feature that were available at the time. As I didn't really needed a new computer at that time, I waited for June, when Skylake was officially introduced by Intel. With all of the Broadwell delays and Skylake coming later this year, what are the chances that Apple will skip Broadwell altogether for the MacBook Pro line? Oct 26, 2013 · The mbp will be a redesign with only thunderbolt 3 ports and 3. I also have 8GB of RAM. I'm waiting for Kaby Lake Well worth the wait in my opinion if you can wait. Just stick in a AMD Zen processor that is fine tuned to Apples demands and call it a day. Granted, it will not come sooner than the end of 2015. Upgraded to 8GB RAM but one of the slots died. May 13, 2016 · So it seems that there's a very small proportion of potential MBP customers who seriously expect Apple to use an expensive dGPU for such a few users, and make the MBP more expensive for everyone. Right now there are some great deals on the 2014 MBP and the 2015s are on sale. Nov 1, 2016 · Every of us of the Skylake MBP thread were expecting that, as for performance boost as for the reason of this long delay. I listened to a podcast and they said that Apple rolled the dice and skipped a generation but got burned because of Intel's timing, or rather delays. Kaby Lake chips are shipping, the MBP rumor mill is in hyperdrive, USB-C interfaces will be the shiznit in a couple of months. On WWDC completely new Macbook Pros with Skylake chips and Polaris GPUs. You can also click on the values displayed in the other columns to access a list of CPUs sharing the same characteristics. The only downside is the lack of OS X, but I think I can live with Win10. 0 adapters) What killed your 2010 MBP? Mine is still good to use for another few years I hope. Untimely. If intel had the chips ready, what would stop them? Did you see the lineup of skylake laptops in intel keynote today? OK, after watching the presentation, the Surface Book looks utterly amazing. Apple Cinema Display 21/27" update not likely till a TB3 mac comes out i'd imagine. I could do everything In Studio One with the current 13" that I will with a new Skylake machine. This is the ONLY time were one could be legitimately disappointed. these are the below options I got, sadly can't afford go higher on 2016 15''. But thats how they can get traction on old and new design of MBP's. Seeing as my 2011 MBP can still last one more year, I'll probably just wait for the 2016 (Skylake) models with - hopefully - Nvidia GPUs. That keyboard is the key, though. I had to replace the HDD with SSD. Need a replacement for ~2011/2012 15" MBP that I use for photo editing on photo trips (hobbyist). I'm rethinking my plan to buy a new MBP soon. Mar 20, 2021 · The following processors use the Skylake microarchitecture. They need to put the ipad pros display technology into them,like wider gamut,20%brighter and even low reflection, little lighter and thinner and we will get to the minimum point where a mbp can be. au contraire, I will happily buy damn near any new MBP that Apple releases as long as it starts with Skylake and ends in TB3 which really isn't asking all that much. Transcript for Tv Show Captain Planet and the Planeteers - Season 2 Episode 6 - The Ark Oct 26, 2013 · Skylake does not significantly outperform Haswell (the processor in the 2013, 2014 and 2015 MBPs) in raw single core and multicore performance. May 7, 2016 · so it seems Apple will skip Skylake. Same guts, same everything. I'd suggest an immediate replacement of the MBP with one of these if you can't wait for SkyLake. I need a laptop with a dGpu and while the current machine would suffice it's just a tad outdated and way over priced. Captain Planet and the Planeteers completed its run in 1996. Well in laptops anyways. On another note I wouldn't be surprised to see Broadwell based MBA real soon, maybe by the end of the month. 3Ghz From what I've been reading Skylake will allow Apple to make a redesign. Nov 23, 2017 · $1,199 - 2016 nTB 13" MBP with 15 watt Skylake 2. I loved those so much. 2 Key E, 1 x M. 6Ghz i7/16GB RAM (quad-core & AMD 450) - Prefer not to spend this much Any thoughts? I am interested in buying a new MBP 13 so I am following the news regarding this device for 1 month. A true Tic, rather than just another toc or a simple 'update', as it just had. Sporadic. Aug 4, 2016 · If this were a 2013 MBP vs a 2016 Macbook with Skylake, it'd be a tougher decision. Oct 10, 2016 · You know what would be great, a black, and I mean an actual black powder coated MBP reminiscent of the old black polycarbonate shelled Macs of the mid 2000s with the matte finish. S. 8 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and evaluations Sep 23, 2015 · Agree with N7G per above. Bit if a bummer really as I was trying to hold off until SkyLake shipped. To me it sounds like the Macbook is more than capable of editing up to 1080p video - in Final Cut Pro X though. Replaced the keyboard myself and it's still great. I agree that we won't see Skylake CPUs in the MBP until 2016. In addition, there's a possibility that by that time, Apple will use even lower power CPUs for the MBPs. Captain Planet and the Planeteers Quotes Captain Planet and the Planeteers is a Superhero fiction that first aired in 1990 on TBS (U. Oct 26, 2013 · Which brings me back to the point regarding the 2016 MBP — if they shipped them already without waiting for the chips we all expect them to use (the H/580 chipsets and newest AMD Polaris dGPUs) in favor of something less great because they were available earlier, everyone would be making the exact same complaints as with the 2015 situation Jan 11, 2016 · Well if we kept this thread to "actual rumors" about skylake, the entire thread should be empty as you yourself admitted to lack of rumors about MBP with skylake. Click to expand Quad-core Broadwell chips has not been announced yet. I've been waiting for years for a retina external display (and most recently waiting for the mythical 5k TBD. Though I never did come to like the 12" MacBook keyboard (I tried for months), it was an understandable concession necessary to make a crazy slim, 2 lb. Thanks for the help, I'll contact the seller for the MBP. 0, 1 x M. Personally I'd rather save $700-$900 and get a model year or two back than the newest thing on the street. I just hope Apple doesn't take the efficiency of Skylake and decides to make the Macbook Pro thinner When Skylake processors get relased (presumably with the MBPr 15'') this summer, will the 13'' get upgraded from its current infrastructure or will it stay as it was at release two weeks ago? Oct 25, 2015 · Skylake will help drop down the temps but we're still going to get kicks in the fan when needed. 9 ghz processor that can overclock to 3. Microsoft and Dell have been comparing their new models to MBP to show they are faster than the most wanted laptop. Not sure if it's worth the wait. If Skylake MBP isn't until next year, I could probably upgrade now then consider selling it to pay towards a Skylake refresh if it also results in a form factor change. b0fur6y2kjdpimxwluhpohoq1tiidhdwnhcsl7glwpkcon