Since the new MacBook Pro models showed up in the Best Buy inventory system, a possible release date of March 11 was expected. However, according to recent reports, we may see the new MacBook Pro release as early as March 1st. But hold up, MacRumors reports that Apple may launch the refreshed line of MacBook Pros this Thursday, or February 24th. Read on below to find out more.

MacBook Pro stock has been dwindling internationally and this morning two Italian sites listed give new MacBook Pro part numbers (MC720, MC721, MC723, MC724, and MC725) that are said to represent the new updates. The new machines are said to be making their way to Italian resellers towards the end of the month with a released date of Thursday or Friday
So yes, the MacBook Pro line is all set to be updated this year, and it would be a good move by Apple if it really does ship it with the new generation Intel Sandy Bridge Processors, which really are the feathers in Intel's cap right now.
So our advice to you, if you're looking forward to buy a MacBook Pro, would be that you wait for sometime, as the new MacBook Pro line is definitely going to be worth spending a fortune on.
Stay tuned as we'll bring you more updates as they happen.