New images of alleged MacBook case; first sub-$1000 Apple notebook?
As we near the rumored release date for Apple’s laptop line refresh, a new set of spy shots has emerged. Presumably one of the products of Apple’s new “Brick” manufacturing process, the image above shows an aluminum keyboard panel reportedly belonging to Apple’s upcoming new line of MacBooks. Sure it could be a Photoshop job but if it does in fact end up being the real deal, it looks like we’re all in for some sexy new notebooks from the Cupertino crew. What’s more, additional rumors floating around the internet this morning place the starting price point for the new MacBook line at $800. This would be the first laptop Apple has ever sold new for less than $1,000. The rumor goes on to state that the refreshed laptops will range from $800 to $3,100 and will have more optional configurations than currently available. The MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro will now combine for a total of 12 price points compared to the eight currently available (three MacBooks, two MacBook Airs and three MacBook Pros). Or could this mean we can expect an all new fourth model from Apple? Unfortunately that’s still an unknown, as is the reliability of the source. In fact it seems a bit odd that the source is supposedly in possession of an official Apple price list and yet he or she can’t tell us what models are on it. Hmm. Hopefully we’ll all find out the real deal straight from the horse’s mouth in less than a week.
[Via Macrumors]
Tags: aluminum, Apple, case, leaks, MacBook, MacBook Pro, Rumors
didn’t the iBook sell for $999?
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(I realize that $999 is just $1 less than the $1000-price point)
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I think we have a problem.. It appears that someone with mole hands has infiltrated apple.
That pinkie scares me!
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A barebone MacBook with a gig of RAM, dated combo drive and a tiny 54000rpm HDD for $800??? Not exactly what I was hoping for…the $1099 model will probably have comparable specs to the current model. I just can’t imagine Apple saved enough cash to justify a better price point for these new books.
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You mean via iclarified.com right???
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actually it comes from apple.pro or something. I want to see cheaper macbooks.
people will buy them because of the OS not the specs Ben T.
and yes those guys hands are mole hands, very scary.
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rather have that toshiba beast or the phantom-X
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I’m still holding out for that sweet sweet 12″ pro model.
But that’s never going to happen.
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I want a 17″ or 18.4″ beast. I’m more interested in if the fab process rumors are true.
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Apple just confirmed the 14th’s event. Now it’s to be seen if they will be available right then or “In two weeks.”
@Christopher: A pro model at 12″ would be tough. #1 is heat dissipation, unless you don’t ever want to have children. Seriously though, is 1″ more really that important. Do you really need a 12″ laptop? That’s a very small screen and Apple products are much thinner than your average laptop. Besides, major computing power is only an SSH terminal away. Do you really need all that power locally?
My 17″ MBP is 1″ thin and its only like 7lbs.
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12″ would be awesome but I don’t think its coming this soon. The 12″ powerbook had a ton of fans that wanted to stay with the 12″ models. Its just one inch but it was the perfect size for use while traveling, at least for me it was.
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Under 1000 dollars?
A sub-1000 mac is called a vaio.
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uh wrong, vaios are the most overpriced POS’s, i know, im typing on a $4000 one now
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