Apple Introduces New iMac, Mac Mini, MacBook, and MacBook Pro
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 9:57AM In what has to be one of the longest waits for a product refresh that everyone knew was coming, Apple has updated the iMac, Mac Mini, and the MacBook and Macbook Pro.
The refreshed iMac can be configured up to a 2.66 GHz Intel Core i5 processor (quad-core) with a 1TB hard drive, all yours for the price of $1999. Of note is the new 21.5" model starting at $1499.
The Mac mini ranges from $599 to $999. The bit of a surprise here is the inclusion of server-centric model , the new Mac Mini with Snow Leopard Server , the 2.53GHz: Dual 500GB has 4GB of memory and the Mac OS X Server Snow Leopard, for $999.
The new MacBook comes as a 13-in model, for only $999. Includes: durable unibody enclosure, built-in 7-hour battery, an LED-backlit display and a glass Multi-Touch trackpad.
The MacBook Pro starts at $1199, with the 17-inch 2.8GHz, Intel Core 2 Duo, 500GB hard drive coming in at $2499.
We sort of expected an Apple TV update. Not bad all around...we might just need to test out the new mini here in the studio soon!
Reader Comments (3)
It's deplorable that with such an outcry for Apple to bring back matte screens for the iMac, that Apple just ignored its loyal users. See the hundreds of petitions at http://macmatte.wordpress.com, and if you want matte imacs back, I suggest you leave your petition there too.
You forgot to mention the new multitouch mouse (Magic Mouse). No more stuck scroll balls!
I feel I need to address the matte question. Just like many mac users my old desktop and laptop had matted display. just over a year I sold my G4 and G5 and purchased a Macbook and iMac. I was concerned about the glossy display but after a year of editing and creating images with photoshop; I have no concerns. Sorry MacMatte you need to fight some other war. How about forcing Apple to address the Time capsule issue.
Now for the new product. The Quad core iMac is sick. When I purchase my iMac it was a replacement for my G5 quad that I had max out. The iMac at that time; still does, out performed my old quad. Now with i5 processor (can be upgraded to i7) and a great price point Apple has made a great machine even greater. My only disappointment was no HDMI on the mini or at least an Apple TV refresh.