Apple is likely to soon announce a refresh to their Macbook and Mac Mini range. Originally it was thought that leaked part numbers outed an impending Macbook Air and Mac Pro refresh, however, a source close to 9to5 has come forward and claimed the part numbers are for a Macbook and Mac Mini refresh.
It is likely that a Macbook refresh will see Thunderbolt support and faster processors.
You have to wonder why Apple persist with the white Macbook at this stage. I personally fully expected the Macbook not to have another run out and instead be laid to rest. Apple already offer a Macbook, the 11″ Air, at a price under $1,000 and the entry-level white Macbook doesn’t fit the current aluminum range of Macbooks, so why persist? Seems a strange decision to me.
Apple is also expected to refresh their Mac Mini range with Thunderbolt and faster processors. Two models will likely be available, a standard model and a mini-server one, with the standard model customizable for performance enhancements.
The full parts are:
- Macbook – MC914LL/A – J59, BEST – USA
- Mac Mini – MC936LL/A – J40, ULTIMATE – USA – Mac mini Server
- Mac Mini – MC815LL/A – J40I, BETTER – USA – Mac mini standard configuration
- Mac Mini – MC816LL/A – J40, BEST – USA Faster Mac mini (customizable)
