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Apple expected to unveil new notebooks Tuesday
The rumor mill forever churns when it comes to Apple, but it looks like some recent ones about a new line (or a revamped line) of notebook computers may be grounded in some reality.
According to Wired and other sources, Apple will be making an announcement around noon on Tuesday about notebook computers.
The front-runner rumors are that Apple’s popular Macbook line will switch to an aluminum exterior, keeping it in line with other product lines (like the iMac). There’s been speculation that Apple has created a new manufacturing process (do a search for “Macbook” and “Brick” and you’ll see what they’re talking about), and that Apple will introduce a sub-$1,000 model. In fact, some are saying a bare-bones Macbook could run as low as $800, very cheap by Apple notebook standards.
I would also expect refinements, if not price cuts, for Macbook Pros and Macbook Air. I’m not feeling the speculation that the Macbook Pros and Macbook lines could merge into one product group; Apple likes having a “Pro” line and differentiating it from its consumer notebooks. I don’t see that changing.
The Macbooks in particular are due for a design change. We’ll see on Tuesday what Apple rolls out for those who’ve been waiting to buy (including a desk-neighbor at my office).
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