“We have received some new information regarding Apple’s Macbook and Macbook Pro models, which have been long overdue for a design overhaul. Although the current case design is nearly flawless on both, rumors have continued to circulate about complete case refreshes for both machines,” Aviv reports for MacBlogz.
“We have spoken with a connected source close to us, and they tell us that the Macbook Pro will, ‘100% have a Macbook Air-like keyboard. Feeling more like the Macbook’s current keyboard, yet offering backlight,'” Aviv reports.
“We asked about the track-pad but they shrugged it off as if it was no big deal. Almost indicating that the current track-pad might be sufficient in Apple’s opinion. We also asked if they could confirm a launch date, to no avail,” Aviv reports. “We think it would only make sense for the Macbook Pro to inherit the Air’s track-pad. And based on Apple’s past history, the end-of-the-summer (right before school starts) launch date seems pretty accurate.”
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That reminds me of my favorite Styx song, “Crystal Ball”.
I always wondered if they had opened for the Rolling Stones, what would they have called that tour?
What about the Air’s trackpad is special, other than its size? Doesn’t the current Pro already have a larger trackpad?
JUST GIVE ME A NEW MAC MINI!!!
Whew, that felt good.
How about the Beatles and Juice Newton on tour.
Apple Newton, or Beatle Juice? LOL!!
I hope it comes out before I buy a MacBook Pro.
I’m not sure why people think the Air and MacBook (and iMac for that matter) have the best keyboards. Personally, I really like the Pro’s keyboard – much more than the others.
The MacBook Air trackpad is horrible… the button is waaay too thin. Let’s hope that the Air trackpad NEVER makes it into the MacBook Pro.
I was thinking Beatle Juice, but the other is good as well.
I was trying to come up with a tour for Cream.
Yeah, a new MINI with a real video card and im sold.
I LOVE the Air’s keyboard and I have a MBP, too. Seems logical progression.
Hmmm … how about Little Richard and Cream?
Great White and Cream?
Vanilla Ice Cream? Oooh, yeah, that’s just bad.
Boston Cream?
I really like the keyboard on my MBP as well, but the one on the Air and MB did not feel as bad as I thought it was going to be…
How about the Butthole Surfers and Cream?
I think I saw an ad for something like that in the back of a magazine…..
How about Cream and Humble Pie?
Don’t make me spell it out for you!
How about Joe Cocker, Neil Young and Lyle Lovett?
With all those left over MBA parts lying around from slumping sales, Apple quickly innovates and wedges these dust gatherers into the classic MacBook Pros.
Recycling worthless scrap, excellent. That ought to keep Green Peace quiet for a few weeks.
I really hope this is just a rumor. My main hobby is writing and I traded up my MacBook to a MacBook Pro only 1 month after I bought it on account of the keyboard. The MBP keyboard is awesome for typing, with its concave keys and standard spacing. The MB KB and new Aluminum KBs are great for general use, but for writing they cause me no end of trouble.
oh look everyone! crash has found a new laugh sounding nick name!
i won’t both asking you the obvious, since we all know you pull your “facts” from your ass…..
I’d like a 12″ MacBook.
Looking forward to the system upgrade + BT keyboard/trackpad combo that will allow all Macs to get in on the MultiTouch goodness.
Hey, look! I’ve got a new Macbook Pro with the new keyboard!
The screen still looks like crap.
It’s got a new keyboard.
But the screen still loooks like crap.
It’s got Sno’ Leopard, too.
And the screen still look like crap.
Apple, same crap inside, new crap outside.
And I thought I had a dirty mind. You all need help. Or at least a liquid proof key board and track pad.
Brian,
Thankfully, you can purchase one of several third party keyboards. That shouldn’t cost too much, although carrying around you keyboard will diminish the portability of your notebook. Maybe someone will invent caps that fit over the keys that provide the concave feature you want.
Would Apple really update the MacBook in the middle of the back to school promo?
I mean, I hope they DO, because I’m one of those back to school types (MBA!) and I really really want to get the most updated one possible…