MacBooks, Not MacBook Pros on Tuesday?

[kabunaru]

Update: More evidence from a Canadian reseller (prices in Candian dollars). Mid range MB403LL/A is described as MacBook (MACB) and sells for Candaian $1349.99, $100 cheaper than the current midrange MacBook.

I am guessing there's a 85%-90% chance we will see at least one updated Mac tomorrow. 🙂

 

[trekkie604]

I am guessing there's a 85%-90% chance we will see at least one updated Mac tomorrow. 🙂

woot. I'm so going to Futureshop (display looks like it) to buy a new Blackbook. 😉

 

[Peace]

Why does that say Macintosh Powerbook ?

 

[Quillz]

Remember that while most members here would like a new MacBook Pro, chances are the general consumers do not. The MacBook Pro is still a very advanced, very capable machine, and I'm sure this and the overall positive sales is one of the reasons Apple has waited so long for updates. What is most likely going to happen is a rather major update to the MBP... not just the internals, but likely a redesign, too. Because if it was just nothing more than some upgraded components, we'd probably have seen them released by now.

 

[zeiter]

so....if they update the MB, they wouldn't put a peryn processor innit, would they??

 

[Peace]

so....if they update the MB, they wouldn't put a peryn processor innit, would they??

Yup. It would fit in quit nice.

 

[trekkie604]

so....if they update the MB, they wouldn't put a peryn processor innit, would they??

Why not? Mid-range Dells have the option of a Penryn chip...

 

[zeiter]

i just hope they fix the sharp edges....its bugging me to buy a MB

 

[OnlyMarcusCannn]

I don't know how far-fetched this could be, but couldn't maybe both macbook lines be updated? I mean, the best buy article and the article about the macbooks do seem credible, so it could make sense.

 

[EagerDragon]

I stopped by the Apple store in the Toronto Eaton Centre on my way home from school today. I was checking out the MBA and noticed that the other side of the table, where MacBooks are usually displayed, was empty. All of the information and prices were still there, but the machines themselves were gone.

I asked an employee if they were making room for new products. She laughed and said that they're just reimaging those MacBooks.

It's a pretty small display. There are usually only 3 MacBooks there, and there were still others scattered throughout the store. But is it usual practice to take all 3 computers out of a display for reimaging? I would think they'd have others to rotate in or something. It is Apple after all, they take a lot of pride in their displays. It got me thinking that maybe we'd see a MacBook update tomorrow instead of MBP. Then I saw this rumor. Then again, if they were replacing the MacBooks, they could easily have just waited for the new ones to be released before removing the old ones from the display.

Anyway, it probably doesn't mean anything, but I thought I'd throw another log into the speculation flame.

All 3 out at the same time during shopping hours?
Sounds like a big fat lie.
If the new machines show up, Maybe you should stop by again and let them know that they should say no comment and not lie to customers.

 

[Paix247]

So, the MacBook higher end model will be faster than the lower end Pro? They are already too close, and now their be seriously mixed up. Pro users buying MB's? weird.

 

[novocaine]

I don't know how far-fetched this could be, but couldn't maybe both macbook lines be updated? I mean, the best buy article and the article about the macbooks do seem credible, so it could make sense.

The thing is, if both lines are getting updated, then they should all appear in the inventory, right?

 

[kabunaru]

Pro users buying MB's? weird.

No it's not. If it would save them money to buy a MacBook and an additonal monitor (if they find 13" too small), I don't see why wouldn't the pros go for that.

 

[MrT8064]

I don't know how far-fetched this could be, but couldn't maybe both macbook lines be updated? I mean, the best buy article and the article about the macbooks do seem credible, so it could make sense.

hmmm interesting, but if apple are going to keep up their 'every '08 tuesday' they really can't give us more than one thing per week!!

 

[Peace]

The graphics and hard drive speeds would still differentiate between the MB and the MBP.

 

[Diggity-Dan]

All 3 out at the same time during shopping hours?
Sounds like a big fat lie.
If the new machines show up, Maybe you should stop by again and let them know that they should say no comment and not lie to customers.

Even if they they don't bring those machines back out, it probably wasn't a lie. More like a half truth. If they are indeed releasing new MacBooks, the old ones need to be reimaged before they're sold off as refreshed display models.

 

[zeiter]

do you guys think there will be a case redesign or just the same thing but with higher specs? As I mentionned, i would buy a mb if they could solve the sharped edges problems...

 

[kabunaru]

hmmm interesting, but if apple are going to keep up their 'every '08 tuesday' they really can't give us more than one thing per week!!

Do you really think that Apple will update something/ introduce something new every Tuesday this year? 🙄

 

[EagerDragon]

First of all, I apologize for my bad english...I hope you'll understand the meaning of my post. 😱

Since we have now 3 lines of Apple laptops (MB, MBP and Air), Apple is maybe going to dismiss the MBP series (or the MP one...), so that we'll have only two lines, just like it was until January. They maybe want to 'merge' MB and MBP, in order to push non-pro users to buy the Air.

Possible but unlikely, each of those systems are for a different class of user.

• Air for travelers / writers and others that do not do video or need lots of horse power. Usually a second or third system.
• MB for users that dabble on movies, video and some non 3D gaming, or are students that need a little of everything. Basically 80 percent of the population. Primary and sometimes only system.
• MBP for PRO's that trade patience for sitting at a desk. Heavy video, photos and sound editing.

Each line is for a different type of user.

 

[Darkroom]

us "Candaian"s deserve $100 price drop since our dollar has been on par with $USD for a long time now... hope the new iMacs are cheaper too when they're released.

also, i don't think that image should be considered "evidence" since its calling it a Macintosh Powerbook, and the date is missing...

 

[strachanjm]

Why does that say Macintosh Powerbook ?

Way to pay attention buddy! Come on. This news comes from Canada and it describes the unit as a Powerbook. What seems more reliable, information from Apple and BestBuy inventory systems, or information from some, apparently old, Canadian inventory system that describes the new computers as Powerbooks? HA! My money is on BestBuy and MBPs FTMFW! That inventory system doesn't even give a date or have a current price point (I am of course aware that they can release updates at different price points rather than the current one). It wouldn't surprise me if that is actually a fake. Not that someone designed it, but someone just added it to some old inventory system just to screw with us.

 

[gazfocus]

So, the MacBook higher end model will be faster than the lower end Pro? They are already too close, and now their be seriously mixed up. Pro users buying MB's? weird.

If the Macbooks are updated, I'll buy one and forget about buying a new MBP but I honestly don't think this will happen. The Macbooks have traditionally been behind Macbook Pro's.

 

[username7410]

What is the sharp edge problem?

 

[From Win to Mac]

hmmm...

Anybody else saw that ?

Product type: Brown goods ??
wtf ??

 

[wrxpert]

do you guys think there will be a case redesign or just the same thing but with higher specs? As I mentionned, i would buy a mb if they could solve the sharped edges problems...

We got that the first time thanks.