AppleInsider reports on new configurations of the black and white MacBook models in Apple's retail stores. Each is said to be 2.0GHz with 1GB of RAM, 80GB hard drive, and a SuperDrive, with the black MacBook dubbed the "MacBook Ultimate" and prices of $1,449 USD (white) and $1,599 USD (black).
Current 13" MacBook offerings in the online Apple Store remain $1,099 USD (white, 1.83GHz, 512MB, 60GB, Combo drive), $1,299 USD (white, 2.0GHz, 512MB, 60GB, SuperDrive), and $1,499 USD (black, 2.0GHz, 512MB, 80GB, SuperDrive).AppleInsider also speculates on the release of a new "high-end hardware offering," possibly based on Intel's Woodcrest (Xeon 5100) processor, after the U.S. Independence Day holiday.
Update: Since publication, new information has come to light suggesting the images have been AI-manipulated and are not in fact iPhone 18 Pro chassis parts. The original article follows.
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