Another leak from Vietnam reveals Apple's 13-inch MacBook refresh
Apple's entry-level MacBook will soon receive a refresh with a 2.4GHz processor and Nvidia 320M mobile graphics and an LED backlit display, as revealed in a new leak.
The new MacBook was obtained by Tinte, the same website that also got their hands on a prototype of Apple's next-generation iPhone this week. The new MacBook (identified as model MacBook7,1) uses a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo, up from the existing 2.26GHz model.
It also gets the same Nvidia GeForce 320M graphics with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM as the MacBook Pro. That's an update from the existing GeForce 9400M of the "MacBook6,1" entry level white MacBook.
The new model also gets the improved, streamlined MagSafe connector as the latest MacBook Pro models, which points the adapter cord backward rather than perpendicular from the body. It has the same 1280x800 pixel widescreen display, a 250GB 5400 RPM hard drive, and 2GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM from the previous MacBook update.
Apple last updated its entry level MacBook line in October of 2009, giving the $999 machine a polycarbonate unibody design, LED-backlit display, multi-touch trackpad, and built-in battery with 7 hours of run time.
AppleInsider published an in-depth review of the latest MacBook Pros released last month detailing the CPU and graphics changes that now appear to be making their way into the entry level MacBook.
The new MacBook was obtained by Tinte, the same website that also got their hands on a prototype of Apple's next-generation iPhone this week. The new MacBook (identified as model MacBook7,1) uses a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo, up from the existing 2.26GHz model.
It also gets the same Nvidia GeForce 320M graphics with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM as the MacBook Pro. That's an update from the existing GeForce 9400M of the "MacBook6,1" entry level white MacBook.
The new model also gets the improved, streamlined MagSafe connector as the latest MacBook Pro models, which points the adapter cord backward rather than perpendicular from the body. It has the same 1280x800 pixel widescreen display, a 250GB 5400 RPM hard drive, and 2GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM from the previous MacBook update.
Apple last updated its entry level MacBook line in October of 2009, giving the $999 machine a polycarbonate unibody design, LED-backlit display, multi-touch trackpad, and built-in battery with 7 hours of run time.
AppleInsider published an in-depth review of the latest MacBook Pros released last month detailing the CPU and graphics changes that now appear to be making their way into the entry level MacBook.
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Seems that this guy was not too bright about showing the box it came in. Even though the serial# was blanked out, there were other ID's in clear sight that could narrow down exactly where this came from.
As an AAPL owner, I'm concerned about the leaks that are coming out. These security lapses could certainly affect Apple's sales due to consumers holding off purchases now that they have a heads-up of what's coming down the pipeline.
Seems that this guy was not too bright about showing the box it came in. Even though the serial# was blanked out, there were other ID's in clear sight that could narrow down exactly where this came from.
It would be interesting to hear how this unit got into this guys hands... I can't imagine there weren't multiple people involved.
You are right, Apple can (should be able to) narrow the unit down pretty good with the posting of the Airport, BT, and Ethernet IDs...
I must admit that all these leaks are definitely taking the fun out of "Oh, and one more thing".
Roadmaps are important for business reasons. If Apple wants to enter into the corporate world, they definitely need to ease up on the secrecy.
Does anyone proofread these articles?
The guy erased serial numbers on the photo, but forgot to erase unique MAC addresses :-)
Yeah, but what's more: he didn't cover up the BAR CODES that encode the serial number. That serial number is decoded in a few seconds by anyone who cares enough to do so...
...if he's an insider he'll have a knock on his door by the GeApPo shortly.
Similarly silly: with the iPhone leak the guy's face was on the pictures. It almost seems he wants to be caught.
Given that these images come from Vietnam, and the products are assembled in China, and in this case seem to be retail ready, you have to wonder if these are not taken somewhere from shipments in transit, which is where Apple has rather little leverage unless they want to build their own fleet of airplanes, and their own complete global logistics company.
However, since this thing is already in a retail box, etc. this means the new model is going to hit the market within a week or two, the typical buyer not being a geek who follows every little move Apple makes, so the impact on Apple is minor, but the constant buzz about the company certainly also has positive effects. If you want to be fishing, you got to feed the fish every now and then
How is it that the refresh "gives" the Macbook an LED-backlit screen if it already had one? Also, what is a 2.$ GHz processor?
Does anyone proofread these articles?
thanks...i was going to write that as well
very strange article
Roadmaps are important for business reasons. If Apple wants to enter into the corporate world, they definitely need to ease up on the secrecy.
And you know this because you own a company with $40 billion in cash?
However, since this thing is already in a retail box, etc. this means the new model is going to hit the market within a week or two
The box may just be a leftover from current model used for convenience sake. The number of visible screws on the bottom of this thing seems very un-Applelike. It suggests prototype or testbed to me. I don't own a MacBook so can't be sure. Anybody?
Dan
And you know this because you own a company with $40 billion in cash?
More than likely he knows this because he is either an IT admistrator or a director of Technology, or a COO of a corporation.....and you have just shown how old you actually are by even asking that question.
Go play WOW and let the adults discuss real life.
I'm getting sick of all these leaks. I enjoy being surprised.
The box may just be a leftover from current model used for convenience sake. The number of visible screws on the bottom of this thing seems very un-Applelike. It suggests prototype or testbed to me. I don't own a MacBook so can't be sure. Anybody?
Try having a look at the review of the previous model on Appleinsider:
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles...h_macbook.html
Look at the sixth photo of the Macbook on the page. Several screws just as with the Vietnamese photo.
I've done all the twenty seconds of work for you.
The guy erased serial numbers on the photo, but forgot to erase unique MAC addresses :-)
Too much phở soup gets in the way of clear thinking
Mmm yummy
Try having a look at the review of the previous model on Appleinsider:
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles...h_macbook.html
Look at the sixth photo of the Macbook on the page. Several screws just as with the Vietnamese photo.
I've done all the twenty seconds of work for you.
Thanks for help clearing this up, but the chiding in your close wasn't really necessary, was it?
More than likely he knows this because he is either an IT admistrator or a director of Technology, or a COO of a corporation.....and you have just shown how old you actually are by even asking that question.
Go play WOW and let the adults discuss real life.
What is wrong with you?