New Mac Placeholder SKUs in Future Shop's Inventory?

MacRumors · Sep 24, 2008, 03:02 PM

According to an anonymous report, six new Mac placeholder SKUs have appeared in Future Shop's inventory system. While we've been unable to independently verify this at this time, the placement of early "placeholder" part numbers is consistent with inventory practices of some major retailers.

In February, we saw MacBook Pro part numbers in Best Buy's systems about 3 weeks before the release of the new MacBook Pros. Future Shop is a Canadian subsidiary of Best Buy.

Apple has been rumored to be planning new releases for their laptops (and maybe iMacs) before the holidays. The last rumored date pinpointed October 14th for the launch.

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11800506 · Sep 24, 2008, 03:04 PM

So would the six placeholders represent the 3 Macbook models and 3 Macbook Pro models?

840quadra · Sep 24, 2008, 03:05 PM

I can only hope!

I am in the process of selling my Macbook, and am hoping for a lower price optioned pro that I can move into, all while getting more features at the same time.

DMann · Sep 24, 2008, 03:05 PM

Bring on the new MBPs, MBs with new glass multi-touch pads, and perhaps, updated iMacs. Holiday season is rapidly approaching.

JG271 · Sep 24, 2008, 03:06 PM

Interesting, should be soon!
Six mac placeholders. That would be 3 macbooks and 3 macbook pros i think.

GrueHunter · Sep 24, 2008, 03:07 PM

I've been waiting for a new MB/MBP for what feels like forever! Let's get some nice mobile graphics and let the SC2/D3 battles begin!

RichardF · Sep 24, 2008, 03:07 PM

Why 3 + 3? I think it is a revised MBA, 2 MacBooks and 3 MacBook Pros.

The Samurai · Sep 24, 2008, 03:08 PM

Woo hoo

Here we go baby, Bring it on.

JG271 · Sep 24, 2008, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardF

Why 3 + 3? I think it is a revised MBA, 2 MacBooks and 3 MacBook Pros.

Because at present there is 3 macbook models and 3 macbook Pro models. Don't see why they would change that now, even with a possible case redesign.

PoloNaonediz · Sep 24, 2008, 03:09 PM

Why 3 MBP ? They're so expensive, a very few people are looking for that. No, really 1 MBA, 3 MB and 2 MBP.

But what a good piece of news !

rychencop · Sep 24, 2008, 03:09 PM

OMG OMG!!!! new macs...new macs OMG.

kornyboy · Sep 24, 2008, 03:10 PM

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I guess we will be seeing the long awaited refresh of the MacBook and MacBook Pro.

avigalante · Sep 24, 2008, 03:12 PM

Here's to hoping that Apple makes the SuperDrive a standard on all MacBooks; ComboDrives are incredibly prohibitive and backward in today's day.

JuicyGoo · Sep 24, 2008, 03:12 PM

please please please let it be a new MacBook Pro. My g4 pb is on its last legs.

viccles · Sep 24, 2008, 03:13 PM

Oh god I hope this means they are coming sooner rather than later

Breegy · Sep 24, 2008, 03:13 PM

Why would this Future Shop website get information like that? How credible can this really be?

Zimpaz · Sep 24, 2008, 03:14 PM

i just fell off my chair!

here we go!!!!!!!!

CANOLArabbit · Sep 24, 2008, 03:14 PM

so a new macbook, macbook pro, imac, macbook air, macmini, and a mactablet. sounds wrong... probably just 3 new MB and 3 new MBP lammmeee.

I laughed really hard when I saw the release of WoW lich king expansion was the day before this event. either way... I win.

iPaf · Sep 24, 2008, 03:16 PM

WOOOWWW, I'm from Québec, the french part of Canada, and all I can say is: VERY RELIABLE!

Future Shop is our Best Buy here and is a MAJOR electronic store. Ok, their warranties suck, but it's not the subject that keeps our attention.

tehFish · Sep 24, 2008, 03:16 PM

Nice..I'm hoping to see the Aluminum MacBooks.

Vulcan · Sep 24, 2008, 03:16 PM

Hopefully 3 new MacBooks and Pros. Or actually if I am talking "hopefully", one MacBook, with 4-5 different models and one generic AppleCare for it.

apple2E · Sep 24, 2008, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PoloNaonediz

Why 3 MBP ? They're so expensive, a very few people are looking for that. No, really 1 MBA, 3 MB and 2 MBP.

But what a good piece of news !

Speak for yourself!!!! I want a MBP!!!!

elpenguino · Sep 24, 2008, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacRumors

In February, we saw MacBook Pro part numbers in Best Buy's systems about 3 weeks before the release of the new MacBook Pros.

What'd ya know? The 14th is just under 3 weeks away. Fancy that.

arn · Sep 24, 2008, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iPaf

WOOOWWW, I'm from Québec, the french part of Canada, and all I can say is: VERY RELIABLE!

not sure how to take that. If anyone who has access to futureshop's inventory system can verify these, then I'd appreciate it.

thanks
arn

Le Big Mac · Sep 24, 2008, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JG271

Because at present there is 3 macbook models and 3 macbook Pro models. Don't see why they would change that now, even with a possible case redesign.

White aluminum and black aluminum?

1 air, 2 mb, 3 mbp.

Sep 24, 2008, 03:02 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	New Mac Placeholder SKUs in Future Shop's Inventory? According to an anonymous report, six new Mac placeholder SKUs have appeared in Future Shop's inventory system. While we've been unable to independently verify this at this time, the placement of early "placeholder" part numbers is consistent with inventory practices of some major retailers. In February, we saw MacBook Pro part numbers in Best Buy's systems about 3 weeks before the release of the new MacBook Pros. Future Shop is a Canadian subsidiary of Best Buy. Apple has been rumored to be planning new releases for their laptops (and maybe iMacs) before the holidays. The last rumored date pinpointed October 14th for the launch. Article Link

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JG271 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Surrey/Kent UK	Interesting, should be soon! Six mac placeholders. That would be 3 macbooks and 3 macbook pros i think.

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The Samurai macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow	Woo hoo Here we go baby, Bring it on.

Sep 24, 2008, 03:09 PM	#10
PoloNaonediz macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2008	Why 3 MBP ? They're so expensive, a very few people are looking for that. No, really 1 MBA, 3 MB and 2 MBP. But what a good piece of news !

Sep 24, 2008, 03:09 PM	#11
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JuicyGoo macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NYC	please please please let it be a new MacBook Pro. My g4 pb is on its last legs. __________________ wha?? huh?!? um...

Sep 24, 2008, 03:13 PM	#15
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Sep 24, 2008, 03:13 PM	#16
Breegy macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2008	Why would this Future Shop website get information like that? How credible can this really be?

Sep 24, 2008, 03:14 PM	#17
Zimpaz macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2007	i just fell off my chair! here we go!!!!!!!!

Sep 24, 2008, 03:14 PM	#18
CANOLArabbit macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2008	so a new macbook, macbook pro, imac, macbook air, macmini, and a mactablet. sounds wrong... probably just 3 new MB and 3 new MBP lammmeee. I laughed really hard when I saw the release of WoW lich king expansion was the day before this event. either way... I win.

Sep 24, 2008, 03:16 PM	#19
iPaf macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Québec	Future Shop WOOOWWW, I'm from Québec, the french part of Canada, and all I can say is: VERY RELIABLE! Future Shop is our Best Buy here and is a MAJOR electronic store. Ok, their warranties suck, but it's not the subject that keeps our attention.

Sep 24, 2008, 03:16 PM	#20
tehFish macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2008	Nice..I'm hoping to see the Aluminum MacBooks.

Sep 24, 2008, 03:16 PM	#21
Vulcan macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Hopefully 3 new MacBooks and Pros. Or actually if I am talking "hopefully", one MacBook, with 4-5 different models and one generic AppleCare for it. __________________ Vulcan 13" MacBook Pro

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