Apple fans must feel like kids in a candy store with Wi-Fi iPads already having been released, Wi-Fi+3G versions to come out later this month, and new tidbits to come on Thursday about the next iPhone OS update. Now over at MacRumors, a forum poster found out word, via a Google translation, from Taiwanese newspaper Apple Daily that is claiming new MacBooks, MacBook Pros, and MacBook Airs could be on their way sometime this month.
However, like most rough translations, the information is not exactly clear. The report says that new models were originally supposed to come out in March, but due to a shortage of Intel chips, it pushed the launch to April. The report also states that Apple is planning on expanding the sizes of all three MacBooks to a max of 640 GB hard drives with an 8 hour battery performance. The rest of the report spoke of suppliers, such as Quanta and Hon Hai (Foxconn) being targeted about the assembly of the units, and Innolux and AU Optronics designing the LCD panels.
If this does hold true, it wouldn't exactly be shocking, as updates have been widely speculated about for months. But as the iPad came to fruition, the reports became less and less frequent.
For those playing the home game, MacBook Air was last refreshed in June, along with the new MacBook Pros. The MacBook last received a breath of fresh air in October, and hasn't been thought to be ready for an update.
Rest assured, it's going to be an interesting next few months!
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StoneCRM114
April 06, 2010 at 11:28am
Thanks, and yeah I know I can, but I can't see spending over $300 on a video card for my Mac Pro that was top of the line over 3 years ago. Yes, there are work arounds for flashing other non-Apple approved video cards, but I depend on my machine working with Pro Apps and can't risk wasting time/money on a solution that might or might not work. (Not to mention third party plug-ins, software and hardware that's only meant to run on Apple compatible cards). This is why I'm waiting on a new Mac Pro because they will hopefully upgrade the graphics card options to something that is at least current with the plethora of other cards that are out there. I don't mind spending big bucks on a card, but when I do it should at least be currently top of the line.
If you ever had an idea that people were really terrible, you could watch the news and know that you're right. - Frank Zappa
Mystakill
April 06, 2010 at 5:41am
@StoneCRM114,
You are aware that you can replace your video card with any number of third-party cards, right? You don't need to purchase a whole new computer to upgrade your graphics.
StoneCRM114
April 06, 2010 at 4:11am
What about the Mac Pros?!?! I hate rumors.... :( I've been needing a new Mac Pro refresh (specifically for the graphics card) and they're still no where to be found. So much for an announcement in March. Now it's April and they've skipped the Mac Pro in favor of the 'Books. Just goes to show that Apple should spread their wealth and hire some people to work on their Mac Pros and Pro Apps. They've got enough on the iPad and iPhone. Unless they just don't care about their high-end market anymore.
If you ever had an idea that people were really terrible, you could watch the news and know that you're right. - Frank Zappa
