Apple to Introduce New Macs at October 27 Event

ChrisD. · 19 Oct 2016 at 16:38

http://www.macrumors.com/2016/10/18/apple-to-introduce-new-macs-at-october-27-event/

Apple will introduce new Macs at an event that's set to take place on Thursday, October 27, reports Re/code. The event will be held "at or near" Apple's Cupertino campus instead of in San Francisco, suggesting it will perhaps be at the company's Town Hall conference center.

Re/code does not detail which Macs will receive a refresh at the event, but Apple's entire Mac lineup, aside from the Retina MacBook, is in need of a refresh.

New MacBook Pro models will likely headline the event, as rumors suggest a major update is in the works. The new MacBook Pro is said to include a redesigned, thinner body with a flatter MacBook-style keyboard, an OLED touch panel that replaces the physical function keys at the top of the keyboard, and Touch ID support.

It is expected to do away with the USB-A port, HDMI port, and SD card slot, featuring just four USB-C ports based on part leaks, and it is said to include support for USB 3.1 and Thunderbolt 3.

A recent rumor from Japanese site Mac Otakara suggests Apple will also be introducing a new 13-inch MacBook Air, also featuring USB-C and Thunderbolt 3. Other products that could potentially see refreshes include the iMac, the Mac Pro, and the Mac mini.

With an event set to take place on October 27, media invites should be going out later this week.

I've been after a Pro for a while although now thinking about it, I think a 12" MacBook would be more than adequate for my needs. Either way, I hope the above is true and we see new products coming soon.

hartgeh3 · 19 Oct 2016 at 19:37

Dying to update my 2012 Mac Mini!

Brummies · 19 Oct 2016 at 19:59

Think this will be my first Mac purchase

crinkleshoes · 19 Oct 2016 at 21:00

Good timing... just as I'm about to get a new laptop

uvarvu · 19 Oct 2016 at 21:48

And it's official!

http://www.apple.com/apple-events/october-2016/

ic1male · 19 Oct 2016 at 22:36

If they don't update the Mini, I think I'll just cry myself to sleep every night for the rest of the year.

ChrisD. · 20 Oct 2016 at 07:54

Had a chat with a mate about this last night. I don't do anything intensive on my portable device, it's used for a bit of video watching and browsing with the occasional office work. I think a MacBook would be adequate. Let's see what Apple do with the Pro's though.

ShortWarning · 20 Oct 2016 at 10:02

What are we thinking gfx card wise for the rmbp? Do you think they'll fit an nvidia 1050 in it?

ic1male · 20 Oct 2016 at 10:44

ShortWarning said:
What are we thinking gfx card wise for the rmbp? Do you think they'll fit an nvidia 1050 in it?

No because they're going with AMD Polaris.

ShortWarning · 20 Oct 2016 at 10:58

Is that equivalent?

POB · 20 Oct 2016 at 11:28

Apple to Introduce ~~New~~ Old Macs at October 27 Event

They had nearly a year to introduce Skylake CPUs.

There has to be something better then the rumours to make up for the delay.

Kemik · 20 Oct 2016 at 13:20

Honestly, I'd love one to replace my 2010 MBP but I reckon the price will be increased by around 15% and I simply can't justify spending that much for web coding, the odd bit of photoshop, etc.

A Surface Pro or other ThinkPad does the equivalent for a lot less, even if I'd have to live with Windows.

RSR · 20 Oct 2016 at 14:04

Ooooooh these better be Kabylake! As ive been holding out for a 13" MBP.

The_Abyss · 20 Oct 2016 at 14:12

If there's an upgraded 13" MacBook Air with a retina screen then I'll drop my current 13" rMBP as quick as they can take my cash. I love the Air's form factor.

Tunney · 20 Oct 2016 at 14:27

I worry that Apple will take this refresh as a chance to raise prices in the UK to reflect the falling pound.

Broken Hope · 20 Oct 2016 at 14:35

It's going to happen, already done it to most other things on their store.

VaderDSL · 20 Oct 2016 at 14:36

Tunney said:
I worry that Apple will take this refresh as a chance to raise prices in the UK to reflect the falling pound.

Damn right they will! I would be shocked if they didn't.

Trifid · 20 Oct 2016 at 14:48

Tunney said:
I worry that Apple will take this refresh as a chance to raise prices in the UK to reflect the falling pound.

Definitely going to be a few hundred more.

Spuddy · 20 Oct 2016 at 16:51

Praying they will bring back the 17"MBP but I know it wont happen

hawky525 · 20 Oct 2016 at 17:30

I really hope they update the Mac Mini to a quad core Skylake chip.
My PC's GPU just died and I fancy a switch to a Mac, this seems the perfect time for Apple to update their machines *hint hint Apple*.