AppleInsider Sees New Industrial Design for Next MacBook/Pro Revision
AppleInsider Sees New Industrial Design for Next MacBook/Pro Revision
by , 9:15 AM EDT, April 8th, 2008
The next iteration of Apple's popular MacBook and MacBook Pro product lines will feature new industrial design, according to AppleInsider (AI) including aluminum and stainless steel enclosures for the heretofore always-been-plastic MacBook. While that may seem a somewhat vague prediction, the site offers some specific details such as use of Intel's Montevina processor, new innards, and a look at what kind of design cues the products will take.
First up is what the site didn't specify, and that's an exact time frame for these new designs, but AI does have a logical estimate. Montevina, a new model from Intel's Centrino family, is expected to be released in June of this year. Logic suggests that new Macs using that processor will make their appearance within a few weeks, though it could be as long as a couple of months.
This timeframe has the added benefit of hitting falling at the end of the usual 18-24 month design cycle Apple has traditionally adhered to for its portable line.
AI also said that current iterations of the product are taking their design cues from MacBook Air, and to a lesser extent the recent revision to the iMac family. If the site is correct, that means MacBook Air's keyboard will come to the MacBook Pro, and that we'll also see thinner MacBooks and MacBook Pros.
Lastly, AI said that the entire line will be metallic, which reflects an effort by Apple to make more of their computers out of more recyclable materials. You can get more details in AI's report.
Observer Comments
This came right on the heels of the time bomb that deactivated all iPhone developer's phones and iPod touches. Apple did not warn the development community the development community that they were installing time bombed firmware. Prior to the forums going down, some people were having their complaints deleted from the forums, so it appears that Apple has decided to stop the bleeding in order to do some damage control while they figure out how to handle this from a PR perspective. Developers cannot currently get any answers over the phone either. Maybe they have a Tuesday product release, but I haven't heard any rumors about something new coming out. Currently, there is no way to restore the devices to working order without voiding your warranty.
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