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RUMOR: Black Apple iMac, 8-Core Mac Pro, ultra-portable MacBook Pro coming soon?
Friday, February 23, 2007 - 02:14 PM EST

"Sources told MacScoop there is strong possibility that most or all the Mac line-ups will see a refresh by the end of June and that the company should start making its first 2007 Mac hardware announcements as soon as during March," Alexandros Roussos reports for MacScoop.

Roussos reports, "The three line-ups that have seen the longest product cycles are Xserves (August 2006), Mac Pros (August 2006) and Mac minis (September 2006). With no word from sources on specific Apple hardware refreshes, we can only speculate that these three line-ups will be prioritized."

"The only specific information MacScoop has recently obtained from sources regarding Apple's forthcoming hardware releases is that a black version of the iMac [the black color could be available only on the high-end 24 inch iMac] could make its way with the next update of the company's all-in-one consumer desktop Macs," Roussos reports.

"Mac Pros are said to be ready for the 8-Core jump in their next update while the MacBook Pro line-up could be broaden with a smaller form factor," Roussos reports.

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Feb 23, 07 - 02:21 pm Comment from: m&m

MacBook Mini anyone?

Feb 23, 07 - 02:30 pm Comment from: hairbo

I saw a BlackBook at a coffee shop the other day, and I was struck by just how much it looked like every other black notebook computer on the market. The glossy white is much more iconic and beautiful.

Feb 23, 07 - 02:32 pm Comment from: Lanzarote

MBP with 12 or 13 inch woud be mine

Feb 23, 07 - 02:36 pm Comment from: Cpt. Obvious

Black iMac looks horrific. Please God, no.

Feb 23, 07 - 02:40 pm Comment from: j

yeah... not the biggest fan of black plastic

Feb 23, 07 - 02:42 pm Comment from: M@c

MacBookPro with one of those new red see through plastic shells. I've already got a ton of compliments on it, I highly suggest.

Feb 23, 07 - 02:53 pm Comment from: jackspratt

those ColorWare paint jobs are the bomb. i'd love an MBP in "Alpine" or "Prowler".....

Feb 23, 07 - 03:00 pm Comment from: Peter

"a black version of the iMac could make its way [...] Mac Pros are said to be ready [...] the MacBook Pro line-up could be broaden [...]"

Lots of things could happen. Hell, the Cubs could win The World Series.

The rumor sites are getting weasely. The "Well, we didn't say it will happen--only that it could happen." C'mon, you pansies! Dare to take a stand!

That's why I don't pay attention to the rumor sites anymore. You can't tell the real rumors from the stuff they make up anymore because they use the same wording in both cases.

Feb 23, 07 - 03:00 pm Comment from: neven

Black iMacs would look like Dell displays. Eck.

Not the biggest fan of the black MacBook either, though its seen is blandness, not ugliness. A red/orange/blue/whatever MacBook or iMac would be just awful, though. Keep the vibrants for small, small devices.

Feb 23, 07 - 03:01 pm Comment from: mike

mac, that sounds kinda cheesy, like those gameboys from the late nineties.. can you put a picture up?

Feb 23, 07 - 03:01 pm Comment from: Big Al

Note to Do-it-yourselfers,

When spray painting your iMac, don't forget to mask up the screen, camera, vents and the optical drive slot.

You have no idea how hard it is to get paint off that screen.

Feb 23, 07 - 03:03 pm Comment from: effwerd

That mockup would be better with a blacker base and a much darker Apple logo. I can't be sure if it will look nice until I see what Apple produces -- well, if Apple produces.

Feb 23, 07 - 03:03 pm Comment from: AG Pennypacker

hairbo

I agree. My first mactop was a G3 pismo. Black is ordinary and could be easily confused with a run-o-the mill. Although I don't need to be identified as a "mac user" i mostly don't want to be identified as a PC user.

White helps maintain that superior attitude that pc users perceive we have . . . . . . . .



No one wants a Ford Taurus body on a 997 chassis; who wants to be in that crowd if you can help it? You want to see the 997 body on the 997 chassis.


Scrap black

Feb 23, 07 - 03:05 pm Comment from: Blah Blah Blah

Am I the only one that's tired of these rumor sites recycling the same non-news related topics over and over?

Feb 23, 07 - 03:06 pm Comment from: Jareth The Goblin King

It looks OK, but the metallic stand looks odd with the black.

Feb 23, 07 - 03:09 pm Comment from: @Peter

Dude, the Cubs did win the World Series. They just haven't done so in the last 98 seasons.

Feb 23, 07 - 03:10 pm Comment from: cpbjr

big al, sounds like you do. yikes!

Feb 23, 07 - 03:12 pm Comment from: TimD

It's true, at the next Apple special event Steve will introduce to the stage (and iTunes) AC/DC and they'll let rip with "Mac in Black"

Cheers,

Tim.

Feb 23, 07 - 03:17 pm Comment from: Read it

To rephrase an old saying:

Once you go Mac you never go b(l)ack.....

LOL.

Feb 23, 07 - 03:20 pm Comment from: G-ZUS

PUKE!! Black would be awful, unless they redesign the entire iMac. It wouldn't work with the current design.

http://www.g-zus.net/

Feb 23, 07 - 03:23 pm Comment from: iMaki

I will be absolutely heartbroken if the all white iMac is not an option. Black is a fad. If they offer both black and white, that's fine. White is timeless and fits with new products Airport Extreme and Apple TV. I don't see white going away. Black shows smudges, duts and scratches badly. The other bad news is June for launch. I had hoped for something March or April. If Leopard launches is March or April, the lines will have to be somewhat updated; so the June rumor is curious. Could it mean early implementation of the Intel Penry processor technology, or does it mean everything ties into the launch of iPhone in June. Anyhow, it's nice to at least hear some speculation about Mac products finally. It's been a dry year so far. As for the pic of the black iMac above, YUCK! Better now be authentic.

Feb 23, 07 - 04:20 pm Comment from: anaknipedro

G-Zus, why is your website full of so much hate?

Feb 23, 07 - 04:27 pm Comment from: Raymond from DC

One word... Feh! I admit that some items look very classy in black (iPod w/Video, for example). But the iMac? Forget it! I've already got enough black among my A/V and computer gear, thanks all the same. I'm still waiting for Apple to release the "missing Mac". (Regular readers know what I'm referring to.) Show me *that* model and I'll *consider* going black.

Feb 23, 07 - 04:28 pm Comment from: aec

I hope not. Fugly.

Feb 23, 07 - 04:31 pm Comment from: shawn

that's an awesome website!!! g-zus

Feb 23, 07 - 05:13 pm Comment from: maczealot

I'd buy a black 24-inch iMac; however, where are the illustrations of the keyboard? I would want a black or “silver” keyboard, wireless or with black wires.

Feb 23, 07 - 05:17 pm Comment from: Reality Check

The Black iMac would be perfect for anyone running Windows on their system. This way one can be reminded daily they are dancing with the Dark Side.

Feb 23, 07 - 05:24 pm Comment from: xxx

Apple needs to produce a 30" Aluminum iMac, something that doesn't look like a freak'n Fisher Price shiney piece of plastic. Something I can put in my living room. Something that looks COCK!

Feb 23, 07 - 05:26 pm Comment from: iMaki

The day an all-alumunim iMac comes out will be the day I switch to Windows. UGH!

Feb 23, 07 - 05:30 pm Comment from: lurker

We need another round of Bondi blue iMacs

Feb 23, 07 - 05:52 pm Comment from: Spark

Remember that luring Switchers is a big part of Apple's strategy. PC users are comfortable with black, and as they switch to Apple, a black computer would keep them in their comfort zone. Besides, the introduction of a black color option doesn't mean it will be the only color. I would expect Apple to continue with white regardless of other colors introduced.

Feb 23, 07 - 07:37 pm Comment from: sweatermeat

Black iMac? There goes the neighborhood!!!!!!!!!!

Feb 23, 07 - 10:15 pm Comment from: ShadowMac

Did anyone check that ColorWare website?

They seem to add US$700 to the Apple online store price across the iMac range - that for a color seems very expensive to me.

Feb 23, 07 - 10:35 pm Comment from: MPC Guy

Why not implement the "THEME" concept to the case?

Like you can change your wallpaper, icons, etc. Add a couple of color-changing panels that let you put simple designs on the case that can be change via System Prefs.

I'd probably stick with white and maybe a very light gray racing stripe wrapping vertically around the center of the machine.

Feb 24, 07 - 11:28 am Comment from: Mr. Reeee

There IS a place for black iMacs.
Not everyone wants a white iMac.
They'd fit in well in lots of places where white just doesn't.

Feb 24, 07 - 03:50 pm Comment from: twilightmoon@mac.com

ShadowMac:
"Did anyone check that ColorWare website?

They seem to add US$700 to the Apple online store price across the iMac range - that for a color seems very expensive to me."

They're not cheap, but you get what you pay for. If you want the cheap version, buy a can of spray paint.

Feb 24, 07 - 10:13 pm Comment from: Dave

12 or 13 inch MBP and I am on my way down to the store!!

Feb 25, 07 - 01:05 pm Comment from: Bill

While an 8 core MacPro sounds interesting, how many programs currently have multi-core capability? How much more memory will one need?

Feb 26, 07 - 02:15 pm Comment from: Ghost NYC

What about a glossy black finish?

Finger prints could be a issue, so don't let anyone touch it- lol

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