Shortly: iMacs, Mac minis, Mac Pros, AirPorts and Time Capsules

***AppleInsider*** · 03-03-2009, 08:00 AM

Apple at 8:30 a.m. Eastern is expected to revamp its entire desktop line, including the Mac Pro, while also introducing new versions of its AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule products, a leaked parts and specifications list reveals.

Over night, forum member Mr. X posted posted to several forums, including the AppleInsider forums, a complete spec list for today's expected announcements. The list is reproduced here:

Final Specs Confirmed:

iMac's
MB417LL/A - IMAC 20" 2.66/2GB/320GB/SD/MSE/KB-USA
MB418LL/A - IMAC 24" 2.66/4GB/640/SD/MSE/KB-USA
MB419LL/A - IMAC 24" 2.93/4GB/640/256/SD/MSE/KB-USA
MB420LL/A - IMAC 24" 3.06/4GB/1TB/512/SD/MSE/KB-USA

Mac Mini's
MB463LL/A - MAC MINI 2.0/1X1G/120/SD/AP/BT-USA
MB464LL/A - MAC MINI 2.0/2X1G/320/SD/AP/BT-USA

Mac Pro's
MB535LL/A - MAC PRO 2.26_8CX/6X1G/640/GT120/SD-USA
MB871LLA - MAC PRO 2.66QCX/3X1GB/640/GT120/SD-USA

AIRPORT EXTREME:
MB763LL/A - AIRPORT EXTREME - USA

TIME CAPSULE:
MB764LL/A - TIME CAPSULE 500GB - USA
MB765LL/A - TIME CAPSULE 1TB - USA

FIBRE CARDS:
MB842LL/A - DUAL-CHANNEL 4GB FIBRE CHANNEL CARD-GEN
MB843LL/A - QUAD CHANNEL 4GB FIBRE CHANNEL CARD -GEN

RAID CARD:
MB845Z/A - MAC PRO RAID CARD -INT

APPLE KEYBOARD:
MB869LL/A - APPLE KEYBOARD -USA

RAM:
MB976LL/A - 1GB 1066MHZ DDR3 -1X1GB SO-DIMM-GEN
MB980LL/A- 1GB 1066MHZ DDR3 ECC 1X1GB - GEN
MB981LL/A - 2GB 1066MHZ DDR3 ECC 1X2GB -GEN
MB982LL/A - 4GB 1066MHZ DDR3 ECC 1X4GB - GEN

HARD DRIVES:
MB983LL/A - APPLE HARD DRIVE FOR MAC PRO - 640GB
MB984LL/A - APPLE HARD DRIVE FOR MAC PRO - 1TB

AIRPORT EXTREME CARD FOR MAC PRO:
MB988LL/A - AIRPORT EXTREME WI-FI CARD 802.11N

GRAPHICS CARD
MB999LL/A - ATI RADEON HD 4870 512MB

Enjoy =)

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John French · 03-03-2009, 08:05 AM

Finally.

aplnub · 03-03-2009, 08:11 AM

Mr. X, gotta love a name like that.

Jarman · 03-03-2009, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AppleInsider

APPLE KEYBOARD:
MB869LL/A - APPLE KEYBOARD -USA

THIS is the real deal

bloggerblog · 03-03-2009, 08:12 AM

Are the processors in the new MacPros different than the current ones?
My MacPro uses DDR2 RAM, the ones listed there use DDR3.
Also what is QCX? I'm assuming 8CX stands for 8 Core, X the number of processors!? like 2x4Core = 8?

bloggerblog · 03-03-2009, 08:14 AM

BTW The Apple Store is down for updates...

nvidia2008 · 03-03-2009, 08:19 AM

8:20 AM USA EST. CANT FRIGGIN WAIIIITTTTTT ARGHGHHGHGHGHGH Oh the INSANITY

nvidia2008 · 03-03-2009, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bloggerblog

Are the processors in the new MacPros different than the current ones?
My MacPro uses DDR2 RAM, the ones listed there use DDR3.
Also what is QCX? I'm assuming 8CX stands for 8 Core, X the number of processors!? like 2x4Core = 8?

WERE DEFINITELY TALKING CORE i7 or the NEHALEM version of i7 HERE???

Because look at the RAM listings: 6x1GB and 3x1GB... Core i7 etc is triple channel memory.

**JeffDM** · 03-03-2009, 08:28 AM

That's an awful lot of stuff to update in one day. I think it would be nice, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's staggered over a few weeks. Updating so many items on the same week is just a lot.

wolfneuralnet · 03-03-2009, 08:32 AM

[QUOTE=AppleInsider;1383592]Apple at 8:30 a.m. Eastern is expected to revamp its entire...

rei_vilo · 03-03-2009, 08:36 AM

Hi!

Releasing hardware now is fine, but what about Snow Leopard? When is Snow Leopard to be released?

Will today's new line of Mac mini, iMac and Mac Pro be compatible with Snow Leopard? Could we imagine a voucher on each boxes for a free upgrade to Snow Leopard?

nvidia2008 · 03-03-2009, 08:37 AM

Apple Store back up. Insanity begins.

John French · 03-03-2009, 08:37 AM

The store is back up.

Ooooh, NICE graphics options on the new iMac.

nvidia2008 · 03-03-2009, 08:38 AM

NEHALEM. woot

nvidia2008 · 03-03-2009, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John French

The store is back up.
Ooooh, NICE graphics options on the new iMac.

NO. Integrated graphics on the 20" and entry 24". Evil.

GT 120 etc are just rebranded 9600 and 9800s which are rebranded 8600 and 8800 more or less...

I could be wrong. Going mad here.

nvidia2008 · 03-03-2009, 08:42 AM

Rebranding:
G100 = 9400 GT
GT120 = 9500 GT
GT130 = 9600 GSO = 8800 GS

nvidia2008 · 03-03-2009, 08:42 AM

Nice graphics options on the Mac Pro. Radeon 4870. That is a sweet, sweet card.

saarek · 03-03-2009, 08:43 AM

If this seriously late update is only a semi decent graphics card with standard Core2Duo's for the iMacs I am gonna be so hacked off!

I have waited 8 months to buy a new iMac to replace my old 17" Core2Duo, but I refuse to get ripped off with 2 year old components for £1000, I like my PC games but would not describe myself as a hardcore gamer, as I already own a MacBook and I can build a very nice custom AMD Phenom II system with a 22" LCD display for £500 I will likely go that route.

Please please don't be a rip off piece of shit!

nvidia2008 · 03-03-2009, 08:43 AM

Overall, I am pleased with how Apple has shored up its desktop line. I was bashing Apple quite a bit but this round of updates, I feel OK now.

**Mr. H** · 03-03-2009, 08:44 AM

Well, the Mac Mini and iMac continue to be dreadful value for money. Will the market continue to eat whatever Apple throws it, or will people finally say "enough is enough"?

nvidia2008 · 03-03-2009, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saarek

If this seriously late update is only a semi decent graphics card with standard Core2Duo's for the iMacs I am gonna be so hacked off!

I have waited 8 months to buy a new iMac to replace my old 17" Core2Duo, but I refuse to get ripped off with 2 year old components for £1000, I like my PC games but would not describe myself as a hardcore gamer, as I already own a MacBook and I can build a very nice custom AMD Phenom II system with a 22" LCD display for £500 I will likely go that route.

Please please don't be a rip off piece of shit!

The graphics are a ripoff for the 20" and entry level 24". Sorry mate. I am considering getting the basic Mac Mini so I can have a nice little simple gaming machine at 1280x1024 screen with the 9400GM. OR NOTTTTTT ARHGHGHGHG

ROCjetblue320 · 03-03-2009, 08:46 AM

The two "upscale" 24in iMac models have a 4850 512mb option .

nvidia2008 · 03-03-2009, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. H

Well, the Mac Mini and iMac continue to be dreadful value for money. Will the market continue to eat whatever Apple throws it, or will people finally say "enough is enough"?

The market will nibble on the soft nubbins that are the new Mac Mini and iMac configurations and Apple will continue to be profitable and sell reasonable quantities of desktop Macs and still buck the trend of PC sales failing everywhere else...

saarek · 03-03-2009, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saarek

If this seriously late update is only a semi decent graphics card with standard Core2Duo's for the iMacs I am gonna be so hacked off!

I have waited 8 months to buy a new iMac to replace my old 17" Core2Duo, but I refuse to get ripped off with 2 year old components for £1000, I like my PC games but would not describe myself as a hardcore gamer, as I already own a MacBook and I can build a very nice custom AMD Phenom II system with a 22" LCD display for £500 I will likely go that route.

Please please don't be a rip off piece of shit!

Oh well custom £500 AMD Phenom II for me then, I mean I get 4gb of ram, 22" HDMI Display, 750gb HDD, 1GB ATI Radeon Video Card, etc etc, new iMac's = RIP OFF, I am so pissed off that I held out this long!

(Seriously disgruntled Apple consumer)

nvidia2008 · 03-03-2009, 08:49 AM

APPLE's home page is not even updated. LOLs. Such desktop updates not even worth an icon on the front page LOL.

EDIT: Now updated.

jaychristie909 · 03-03-2009, 08:50 AM

I thought I'd be happy today, but these prices are ridiculous!

jowie74 · 03-03-2009, 08:52 AM

Time Capsule prices have GONE UP!?!

Mac Mini = awful price. Looks like this damn recession has got me.

nvidia2008 · 03-03-2009, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROCjetblue320

The two "upscale" 24in iMac models have a 4850 512mb option .

Extremely "upscale" just to get a 4850 card. A 4870 1GB VRAM Radeon is what, about USD $250 or so?

But that they fit a 4850 into a 24" is pretty damn impressive, actually.

sigs21 · 03-03-2009, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaychristie909

I thought I'd be happy today, but these prices are ridiculous!

Still no internal Blu ray...

Johnny Mozzarella · 03-03-2009, 08:55 AM

ATI Radeon HD 4870 512MB has 800 stream processors onboard!

It is a +$200 option on the Mac Pro.
The base card is a $150 so the card by itself should be about $350!
Very reasonable for the performance boost it gives.
I just hope it is backwards compatible with older Mac Pros.
Currently they aren't offering it as a separate part.

nvidia2008 · 03-03-2009, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaychristie909

I thought I'd be happy today, but these prices are ridiculous!

With the strength of the US dollar through the roof, International customers will really complain I think. I think on International stores relative to what they were before in their currency, Apple prices have gone up in some cases... I think. Any UK/Europe forumers? What's the story at your place?

UltimateKylie · 03-03-2009, 08:56 AM

The iMac lineup has definitely gone downhill when the base models have integrated graphics.

$800 for a Mac Mini that is 2GB and 2.0Ghz Dual Core is crazy when people can get Lenevo and HP Quad Core Intel at higher Ghz with more ram for the same price.

I was considering a Mac Desktop if it was quad core. So now I will go get AMD Phenom, ATI 4750, new awesome case & motherboard & new memory for less than $600. I will use my existing hard drive and power supply (which is fairly new as my old one burnt out). Besides 10.5.6 Hackintosh has been running wonderfully on my existing AMD. And now that the Mac Pro supports ATI 4750, those drivers will be ported over to hackintosh and I can update my system

We want a headless desktop thats decent price, though I would have payed more for an iMac if it had quad core.

nvidia2008 · 03-03-2009, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jowie74

Time Capsule prices have GONE UP!?!

Mac Mini = awful price. Looks like this damn recession has got me.

Ah what I was saying. Due to the strength of the US dollar, the UK prices have gone up. Also due to the collapse of the pound.

bbjai · 03-03-2009, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nvidia2008

With the strength of the US dollar through the roof, International customers will really complain I think. I think on International stores relative to what they were before in their currency, Apple prices have gone up in some cases... I think. Any UK/Europe forumers? What's the story at your place?

Australia here

store still getting upgraded

bloggerblog · 03-03-2009, 08:58 AM

pffft... another round of crap, thanx Apple!

nvidia2008 · 03-03-2009, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbjai

Australia here
store still getting upgraded

Dingo must have nibbled on the web server cables. Sorry, couldn't resist mate. Spent 6 years in Oz.

Keep us posted. Edit: Australia store is up.

saarek · 03-03-2009, 09:02 AM

Should have stuck with DDR2 in the iMacs and bought better CPU's or something, STUPID.

nvidia2008 · 03-03-2009, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UltimateKylie

The iMac lineup has definitely gone downhill when the base models have integrated graphics.

$800 for a Mac Mini that is 2GB and 2.0Ghz Dual Core is crazy when people can get Lenevo and HP Quad Core Intel at higher Ghz with more ram for the same price.

I was considering a Mac Desktop if it was quad core. So now I will go get AMD Phenom, ATI 4750, new awesome case & motherboard & new memory for less than $600. I will use my existing hard drive and power supply (which is fairly new as my old one burnt out). Besides 10.5.6 Hackintosh has been running wonderfully on my existing AMD. And now that the Mac Pro supports ATI 4750, those drivers will be ported over to hackintosh and I can update my system

We want a headless desktop thats decent price, though I would have payed more for an iMac if it had quad core.

Yup. The iMac going integrated graphics is a bit of a scam really, for the 20" and entry 24". We're talking a 9400M driving TWENTY and TWENTY FOUR inches, that's a lot of pixels for an integrated GPU to push.

nvidia2008 · 03-03-2009, 09:03 AM

What is the

"Simultaneous dual-band
AirPort Extreme now operates in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands simultaneously to ensure top performance for all your devices."

which is the Wireless updates?

Will this really improve performance and user experience?

saarek · 03-03-2009, 09:03 AM

US = Cheaper, UK & Everywhere else on Planet earth = MORE

03-03-2009, 08:00 AM	#1
*AppleInsider* Kasper's Automated Slave Join Date: Nov 1997 Posts: 6,151	Shortly: iMacs, Mac minis, Mac Pros, AirPorts and Time Capsules Apple at 8:30 a.m. Eastern is expected to revamp its entire desktop line, including the Mac Pro, while also introducing new versions of its AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule products, a leaked parts and specifications list reveals. Over night, forum member Mr. X posted posted to several forums, including the AppleInsider forums, a complete spec list for today's expected announcements. The list is reproduced here: Final Specs Confirmed: iMac's MB417LL/A - IMAC 20" 2.66/2GB/320GB/SD/MSE/KB-USA MB418LL/A - IMAC 24" 2.66/4GB/640/SD/MSE/KB-USA MB419LL/A - IMAC 24" 2.93/4GB/640/256/SD/MSE/KB-USA MB420LL/A - IMAC 24" 3.06/4GB/1TB/512/SD/MSE/KB-USA Mac Mini's MB463LL/A - MAC MINI 2.0/1X1G/120/SD/AP/BT-USA MB464LL/A - MAC MINI 2.0/2X1G/320/SD/AP/BT-USA Mac Pro's MB535LL/A - MAC PRO 2.26_8CX/6X1G/640/GT120/SD-USA MB871LLA - MAC PRO 2.66QCX/3X1GB/640/GT120/SD-USA AIRPORT EXTREME: MB763LL/A - AIRPORT EXTREME - USA TIME CAPSULE: MB764LL/A - TIME CAPSULE 500GB - USA MB765LL/A - TIME CAPSULE 1TB - USA FIBRE CARDS: MB842LL/A - DUAL-CHANNEL 4GB FIBRE CHANNEL CARD-GEN MB843LL/A - QUAD CHANNEL 4GB FIBRE CHANNEL CARD -GEN RAID CARD: MB845Z/A - MAC PRO RAID CARD -INT APPLE KEYBOARD: MB869LL/A - APPLE KEYBOARD -USA RAM: MB976LL/A - 1GB 1066MHZ DDR3 -1X1GB SO-DIMM-GEN MB980LL/A- 1GB 1066MHZ DDR3 ECC 1X1GB - GEN MB981LL/A - 2GB 1066MHZ DDR3 ECC 1X2GB -GEN MB982LL/A - 4GB 1066MHZ DDR3 ECC 1X4GB - GEN HARD DRIVES: MB983LL/A - APPLE HARD DRIVE FOR MAC PRO - 640GB MB984LL/A - APPLE HARD DRIVE FOR MAC PRO - 1TB AIRPORT EXTREME CARD FOR MAC PRO: MB988LL/A - AIRPORT EXTREME WI-FI CARD 802.11N GRAPHICS CARD MB999LL/A - ATI RADEON HD 4870 512MB Enjoy =) [ View this article at AppleInsider.com ]

03-03-2009, 08:05 AM	#2
John French Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 199	Finally. http://web.me.com/johnjfrench

03-03-2009, 08:11 AM	#3
aplnub Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The kool-aid stand... Posts: 2,187	Mr. X, gotta love a name like that. Hardcore.

03-03-2009, 08:12 AM	#5
bloggerblog Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 570	Are the processors in the new MacPros different than the current ones? My MacPro uses DDR2 RAM, the ones listed there use DDR3. Also what is QCX? I'm assuming 8CX stands for 8 Core, X the number of processors!? like 2x4Core = 8? Jessie Ventura + Ron Paul = USA

03-03-2009, 08:14 AM	#6
bloggerblog Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 570	BTW The Apple Store is down for updates... Jessie Ventura + Ron Paul = USA

03-03-2009, 08:19 AM	#7
nvidia2008 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,700	8:20 AM USA EST. CANT FRIGGIN WAIIIITTTTTT ARGHGHHGHGHGHGH Oh the INSANITY

03-03-2009, 08:28 AM	#9
JeffDM Global Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: .US Posts: 9,127	That's an awful lot of stuff to update in one day. I think it would be nice, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's staggered over a few weeks. Updating so many items on the same week is just a lot. Last edited by JeffDM; 03-03-2009 at 08:33 AM..

03-03-2009, 08:32 AM	#10
wolfneuralnet Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 39	Its 8:31 - still down... [QUOTE=AppleInsider;1383592]Apple at 8:30 a.m. Eastern is expected to revamp its entire...

03-03-2009, 08:36 AM	#11
rei_vilo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 16	And Snow Leopard? Hi! Releasing hardware now is fine, but what about Snow Leopard? When is Snow Leopard to be released? Will today's new line of Mac mini, iMac and Mac Pro be compatible with Snow Leopard? Could we imagine a voucher on each boxes for a free upgrade to Snow Leopard?

03-03-2009, 08:37 AM	#12
nvidia2008 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,700	Apple Store back up. Insanity begins.

03-03-2009, 08:38 AM	#14
nvidia2008 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,700	NEHALEM. woot

03-03-2009, 08:42 AM	#16
nvidia2008 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,700	Rebranding: G100 = 9400 GT GT120 = 9500 GT GT130 = 9600 GSO = 8800 GS

03-03-2009, 08:43 AM	#18
saarek Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 97	Better not be standard Core2Duo's in the iMacs If this seriously late update is only a semi decent graphics card with standard Core2Duo's for the iMacs I am gonna be so hacked off! I have waited 8 months to buy a new iMac to replace my old 17" Core2Duo, but I refuse to get ripped off with 2 year old components for £1000, I like my PC games but would not describe myself as a hardcore gamer, as I already own a MacBook and I can build a very nice custom AMD Phenom II system with a 22" LCD display for £500 I will likely go that route. Please please don't be a rip off piece of shit! iMac, Macbook, iPhone, heck I even have iLife! :-)

03-03-2009, 08:44 AM	#20
Mr. H Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,820	Well, the Mac Mini and iMac continue to be dreadful value for money. Will the market continue to eat whatever Apple throws it, or will people finally say "enough is enough"? Apostrophes are simple - they are used to indicate either missing letters or possession. Missing letters take precedence. So: it's = it is / it has, its = belonging to it. Non-possessive plurals don't have apostrophes.

03-03-2009, 08:46 AM	#22
ROCjetblue320 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: PRC,ROC Posts: 31	The two "upscale" 24in iMac models have a 4850 512mb option .

03-03-2009, 08:49 AM	#25
nvidia2008 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,700	APPLE's home page is not even updated. LOLs. Such desktop updates not even worth an icon on the front page LOL. EDIT: Now updated.

03-03-2009, 08:50 AM	#26
jaychristie909 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 10	I thought I'd be happy today, but these prices are ridiculous!

03-03-2009, 08:52 AM	#27
jowie74 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 494	Time Capsule prices have GONE UP!?! Mac Mini = awful price. Looks like this damn recession has got me.

03-03-2009, 08:55 AM	#30
Johnny Mozzarella Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 954	ATI Radeon HD 4870 512MB has 800 stream processors onboard! It is a +$200 option on the Mac Pro. The base card is a $150 so the card by itself should be about $350! Very reasonable for the performance boost it gives. I just hope it is backwards compatible with older Mac Pros. Currently they aren't offering it as a separate part.

03-03-2009, 08:56 AM	#32
UltimateKylie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 113	The iMac lineup has definitely gone downhill when the base models have integrated graphics. $800 for a Mac Mini that is 2GB and 2.0Ghz Dual Core is crazy when people can get Lenevo and HP Quad Core Intel at higher Ghz with more ram for the same price. I was considering a Mac Desktop if it was quad core. So now I will go get AMD Phenom, ATI 4750, new awesome case & motherboard & new memory for less than $600. I will use my existing hard drive and power supply (which is fairly new as my old one burnt out). Besides 10.5.6 Hackintosh has been running wonderfully on my existing AMD. And now that the Mac Pro supports ATI 4750, those drivers will be ported over to hackintosh and I can update my system We want a headless desktop thats decent price, though I would have payed more for an iMac if it had quad core.

03-03-2009, 08:58 AM	#35
bloggerblog Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 570	pffft... another round of crap, thanx Apple! Jessie Ventura + Ron Paul = USA

03-03-2009, 09:02 AM	#37
saarek Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 97	DDR3 Memory Should have stuck with DDR2 in the iMacs and bought better CPU's or something, STUPID. iMac, Macbook, iPhone, heck I even have iLife! :-)

03-03-2009, 09:03 AM	#39
nvidia2008 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,700	What is the "Simultaneous dual-band AirPort Extreme now operates in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands simultaneously to ensure top performance for all your devices." which is the Wireless updates? Will this really improve performance and user experience?

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