Hey Guys, I just went to a local Apple store and confirmed that the new MacBook Pro (15-inch) has the following info: MAIN DRIVE - TOSHIBA 5400 RPM: Intel 6 Series Chipset Vendor: Intel Product: 6 Series Chipset Link Speed: 6 Gigabit Negotiated Link Speed: 3 Gigabit Description: AHCI Version 1.30 Supported SUPERDRIVE - OPTIARC DVD RW: Intel 6 Series Chipset Vendor: Intel Product: 6 Series Chipset Link Speed: 3 Gigabit Negotiated Link Speed: 1.5 Gigabit Description: AHCI Version 1.30 Supported Why is the Superdrive Link Speed still at only 3 Gigabit? I know the recent Sandy Bridge defects affect only the 3 Gigabit port, so I am concerned whether the Superdrive port is an affected area? Click to expand.Well that blows if that is true - cause it opens up the whole can of worms on the Sandy Bridge SATA 3 Gigabit defect issue. I know people have pointed to threads where the Apple Rep says it doesn't use the defected chipset - but I still need to see one that is straight from the horses mouth - instead of articles that say 'refined chipset' - whatever the heck they mean by 'refined.' PS: I think I'm going to wait a month or so and see what these early-adopters say before I make the big move which I think is a wise-move (its not like these Macbook prices are going to go up anyways.).

I'm hearing conflicting opinions about where to put the SSD. Some day it doesn't matter, others say it does. I made a thread about it a while ago. Nonetheless, if one were to buy a SATA III drives, we would want to know if the optical bay could support it or not (perhaps even as a way of future proofing the device).

Can someone tell me, will this ssd disc work on my mac mini, since is sata 3? As I know my mac uses sata 2? But I'm really novice and I have no idea.

But I guess not. As for bad Intel chips. Somebody please identify the chipset/revision number if possible and report on it? Meanwhile, let's just put that to rest till somebody posts or makes a thread about it. I'm in this blissful state of pulling the trigger to buy a BTO 15' any moment now. I'm hearing conflicting opinions about where to put the SSD. Some day it doesn't matter, others say it does.

I made a thread about it a while ago. Nonetheless, if one were to buy a SATA III drives, we would want to know if the optical bay could support it or not (perhaps even as a way of future proofing the device). But I guess not. How come when i search for an email address on outlook its nt coming up on mac. As for bad Intel chips. Somebody please identify the chipset/revision number if possible and report on it? Meanwhile, let's just put that to rest till somebody posts or makes a thread about it. I'm in this blissful state of pulling the trigger to buy a BTO 15' any moment now.

I've been wondering - has anyone tried doing Boot Camp and see what the Windows-Environment is saying about the SATA Ports? I'm pretty sure the Intel Rapid Storage Manager on Windows can give you the correct SATA speed specifications for both ports - as well as the actual Port Numbers. You can also use Window's System Information to get the motherboard stepping and verify if this is the new fixed Sandy Bridge B3-Stepping - which should FINALLY confirm whether or not Apple is using the fixed Sandy Bridge chipsets. Can anyone give it a shot? Click to expand.I'm planning on buying it from the online Apple store here in South Korea A high end 15' MBP with the high-res glossy screen. That's about it, plus the Thunderbolt to VGA convertor/apple remote/ and apple care.

Convert mac fonts to windows font foundry. I also plan on buying OWC data doubler + 8GB RAM + Vertex 3 OR the new OWC drives if they come out. I'm a little hesitant to go with OCZ since I heard some bad reps about their transition to 25nm chipsets and OWC is a better deal since I'll be shipping internationally. I rather keep my packages in some box = one shipping charge. Well that blows if that is true - cause it opens up the whole can of worms on the Sandy Bridge SATA 3 Gigabit defect issue. I know people have pointed to threads where the Apple Rep says it doesn't use the defected chipset - but I still need to see one that is straight from the horses mouth - instead of articles that say 'refined chipset' - whatever the heck they mean by 'refined.'