More MacBook rumors and pics surface

Corrected at 2:45 p.m.: This report misidentified one of the MacBook Pro's rumored features; it is a mini-DVI connector. The report also misidentified the Web site attributed to the original report. It was AppleInsider.

Despite the tanking economy, Apple's new MacBooks due to be unveiled Tuesday are creating some buzz (see Techmeme) and propping up Apple's stock price. The latest alleged pictures in the wild are of the new aluminum case (above) of the forthcoming systems posted on MacX.cn.

According to AppleInsider.com, the new higher end MacBook Pro will include a mini-DVI connector and a single FireWire 800 connector.

Overall the changes don't look major other than the shift to aluminum and the rumored substitution of Intel's chip set of Nvidia's graphics chip set, as reported by AppleInsider.

[iertry]

One rumor is that the gap on the far left is a dock connector. Another says it will connect into a dock that looks like an iMac

[zartekgalicia]

imac dock would be lame they need to get rid of the mouse button completely and just have the multitouch pad

[hedred]

I think you mean mini-dvi not mini-dvd. Unless they plan to only allow 80mm DVDs in the MacBook. That would save a lot of space.

[stevenmusil]

You are correct. It was a typo that has been corrected in the blog.

[karpenterskids]

My current, 3-month-old Macbook (the outer shell) chipped at the place where I rest my right hand to type.
It's a semi-small chip, but it's almost enough to expose the technology underneath the case...yikes.

And now these new (hopefully more reliable) Aluminum cases are looking more tempting than ever.
If only I had waited to get mine...

[smokeonit]

mine too, that's because the welding wasn't ok!!! apple refused to exchange the top in my case...!!! bummer...!!!

[Speiler9]

Aluminium case would be great - how about Apple give a free one to everyone who bought the ridiculously thin topped Apple 'CrackBooks' of the previous generation (I'm on my second topcase which is cracked again on the front edge...two weeks after being replaced) Jonathan Ives or whoever was responsible for that previous MacBook design that slices your flesh as you type and then falls to bits through having it's lid shut should be held to account for it.

[MCOjerry]

I have had my MacBook for almost 3 years and have no troubles with it. What are you doing to yours to cause such issues. It's a computer, not a frisbee.

[ferretboy88]

I never liked the sharp front edge of my macbook.

[Speiler9]

Dear MCO JERRY...I am happy to hear your Mac is well, but I have never used my computer like a frisbee, and FYI Apple replaced these top cases free of charge because they recognised that there were many of them cracking and that it was an issue they could not totally ignore (a small amount of web searching should make this abundantly clear) - what they didn't do was make the replacements any better or change the design, and thus my dissatisfaction arises...

[xmac123]

Speiler9,

You just KNOW that if it's on the internet, it HAS to be true!

[garshu]

I have to disagree MCOjerry. I have a macbook myself, and the same thing is happening to my computer. More importantly, though, is that it is a mac, and it's pretty, and it DOES make a great frisbee with that hard drive sensor!

[M_cKade]

I love the Macbook Air trackpad and keyboard!! I hope that apple implements these designs into their new Aluminum Macbooks! I would love that! October 14th can't come soon enough.

Ipod touch 2nd gen 8gb

[Mr. Dee]

The MacBook Pro is really prone to dents, carrying it with school books (which is a very normal thing to do) can be risky, resulting in small dents or impressions. My friends first gen MacBook Pro parts of the notebook seem to be lifting, like the hand rest and and trimming. Otherwise, its working well, but they are not physically sturdy.

[ballmerisanape]

i have a powerbook 12 inch.. and it got me through a masters degree, phd..a few undergraduate classes I was responsible for.. .. a postdoc.. and now a wife and 4+1 year old.. no dents.

[Magicland]

Yeah, a nice, sturdy aluminum case, that's the ticket. NOT! That piece of junk will be so full of dents in a month it'll be laughable. Aluminum case on a stationary desktop, nice. Aluminum case on a portable computer, insane. Doesn't matter, the iDiots will still flock to buy one...

[Dana Kincaid]

Always someone with a grudge. Whatsa matter boyo, didn't get enough McDees today?

"Yeah, a nice, sturdy aluminum case, that's the ticket. NOT! That piece of junk will be so full of dents in a month it'll be laughable. Aluminum case on a stationary desktop, nice. Aluminum case on a portable computer, insane. Doesn't matter, the iDiots will still flock to buy one..."

If you don't like it, don't buy one.

[3rdalbum]

Apple is releasing a slight revision to the Macbook, and it makes headline news. Meanwhile, Antec releases pictures and specifications of the most ground-breaking, drool-able high-end computer case of all time, and it goes unnoticed! (http://www.antec.com/usa/productDetails.php?lan=us&id=15125) Priorities, people! Who gets a stiff looking at a small part of a Macbook's casing?

[doconn7]

Is there a rumor about a realistic price for the rest of us? Or are they just going to forgo one of the useful things we have been using for years and make us all move to a more obscure new technology?

[jer10]

I hope to see some dedicated NVidia graphics chips on the lower end units. Intel's integrated graphics processors are terrible, and don't seem to save much in the way of battery life or heat.

In a perfect world, we will see a base model Macbook with at least 256MB NVidia graphics in a sleek metal case starting at $799.

[ERB1212]

I had a question regarding this keynote presentation. I am ecstatic about the new macbooks though unfortunately I purchased one last year so I probably won't get another for 2 years or so. But, I was wondering whether the entire event would focus on computers. I bought an ipod touch 2G the week it came out and sold my old one because I wanted to use the microphone capabilities. Unfortunately they haven't released the headphones o developers aren't making apps for the ipod touch mic. Will apple release the headphones with the mic for the ipod touch tomorrow because Jobs said they would in october and another event this month seems unlikely? Just a question...

And one more thing...When will Apple release Snow Leopard? I am sure it will not be tomorrow but is it soon?