Apple preparing to reinvigorate its MacBook and MacBook Pro lines?

by Stevie Smith - Aug 3 2008, 07:50

Apple Inc. may be synonymous with the sound of silence when it comes to commenting on speculation or giving up tantalising nuggets of information regarding its high-profile product transitions, but that rarely prevents the Net from chattering enthusiastically about what’s next likely to emerge from the Cupertino-based computer and gadgetry giant.

Rumours abound regarding new MacBook and MacBook Pro arrivals. Image: Apple.

Moreover, current technology grain being churned by the rumour mill suggests that Apple is preparing to launch brand new versions of its uber-popular MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops. With a widely proffered release date of as early as this coming September, a number of ardent Apple watchers believe the new hardware offerings will be revamped in several ways.For example, tech magazine Computerworld suggests that the new MacBook will arrive as thinner, more rounded, and notably more powerful than its immediate predecessor. Also, the new MacBook’s exterior construction is expected to be formed from a single piece of sleekly robust and eco-friendly aluminium produced via a brand new manufacturing process. Reports also point to the new MacBook being equipped with a multi-touch trackpad that could well be made of glass (?) and even capable of processing user gestures. However, belief seems to be cooling with regard to the introduction of new multi-touch display screens.Meanwhile, Apple fan site MacRumors seems to think upcoming aesthetic alterations made to the new MacBook Pro will take their inspiration from Apple’s iMac desktop computer and the borderline anorexic MacBook Air.In terms of oomph-based upgrades, online speculation points to both the MacBook and MacBook Pro coming complete with Intel’s newly unveiled Centrino 2 technology and also improved screen size options of 14-inch and 15.6-inch.The gathering rush of rumour surrounding certain devices attached to Apple’s product line have sprung up after the company’s chief financial officer, Peter Oppenheimer, revealed at a recent Apple conference that new and technologically-superior devices will soon be launched.Other Apple product chatter currently testing the gullibility of fans the world over include the possible emergence of a new touch-based tablet computer, Apple-branded jet boots offered via a special Kinder Surprise promotion, and also yet more design changes for the iPod line, with the Nano and Touch devices thought to be the most likely to feel the effects of Apple’s creative shuffle.

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SeanAug 3rd, 2008 - 13:20:31

Well, the new laptop updates are coming into view as something much more than a Tuesday update which is what i previously speculated, it looks like this will all be done in a big apple event in September.

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SanfordAug 4th, 2008 - 01:48:17

Why do they need to do a 15.6' screen? Why not just keep the 15'? Why do we need that/

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FargoAug 4th, 2008 - 05:31:37

!5.6 inches or 39.62 centimeters, bigger is better. I can imagine that marketing and/or engineering had their reason(s). The great part of America is we are free to buy or not buy the products. My current Mac Book Pro should last until the 15.8 inch model becomes available in 2011.

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TapeAug 4th, 2008 - 13:53:25

@Sanford: it's already a 15.4' diagonal screen. adding that additional 0.2' will be marginally noticeable at best.

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SticklerfuraccuracyAug 4th, 2008 - 16:21:35

For the cognoscenti, one signifies a foot with an apostrope (') and an inch by a quote (')

How could anyone us a diagonal screen larger than fifteen feet? Anybody?

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CasperGAug 4th, 2008 - 18:55:00

Sticklerfuraccuracy, proudly: 'For the cognoscenti, one signifies a foot with an apostrope (') and an inch by a quote (') '

Thanks for making my day. Stickler, indeed.

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EvenMoreASticklerAug 4th, 2008 - 21:35:17

When I went to school, it was spelt 'apostrophe'.

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HowDoYouSpell...Aug 4th, 2008 - 23:18:49

...apostrophe...PETTY!

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IMeAug 5th, 2008 - 19:43:07

I want the jet boots!

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gAug 15th, 2008 - 01:08:26

yes, but what about the new quad processor rumors? this is a significant deviation from binary, yes? but I am wary, if for no other reason than this evolutionary leap will invariably bring out unforeseen bugs and malfunctions... so maybe waiting for the gen 2 is wiser?

I've been desperate for the new MBP to come out, as my last one had an all out brawl with a starbucks venti chai tea - the tea won. I didn't purchase yet because I was waiting for the [hypothesized] revamp in Sept.. but how long is reasonable and safe to wait? obviously it may depend upon the feedback after the first month or so of release, but I'm gettin' real antsy... I'm jones'n for a new laptop sum'n fierce.

suggestions? ideas? apostrophe's?

- g -

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