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    New MacBook Mini, $699 Apple Netbook To Release On April 7

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by MICHAELSD01, Apr 1, 2009.

  1. MICHAELSD01

    MICHAELSD01 Apple/Alienware Master

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    AppleNews got a tip from an extremely reputable source, the same that gave them early pictures of the new MacBook, that Apple will be releasing the MacBook Mini on April 8. The MacBook Mini will be released with $699 and $899 models. Both models will include a revolutionary touch screen, aluminum chassises (though not unibody), Intel Atom processors, a 10" LED backlit screen, OS X Leopard, a NVIDIA motherboard, a 9400M, and up to 4GB RAM. It aims to be a full-featured computer that's affordable for everyone. It will be just .8" thick and features a full-size keyboard and touchpad.
     
    MICHAELSD01, Apr 1, 2009
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  2. Underpantman

    Underpantman Notebook Virtuoso

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    April fools?
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    :)
     
    Underpantman, Apr 1, 2009
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  3. The_Shirt

    The_Shirt Notebook Evangelist

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    Hmmmmm...now how do I justify this since my MBP is only about 7-8 months old and my wife's N10 is only about a month or so old....

    Any idea on storage capacities?
     
    The_Shirt, Apr 1, 2009
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  4. The_Shirt

    The_Shirt Notebook Evangelist

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    Doesn't necessarily have to be...I seem to remember reading something about Apple buying tons of 10" screens not too long ago...
     
    The_Shirt, Apr 1, 2009
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  5. nhbound20

    nhbound20 Notebook Consultant

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    Possible, but I thought that Intel required the Atom CPU to ship with certain limitations, like the GMA 950. The NVidia 9400 with the Atom CPU makes me suspicious.
     
    nhbound20, Apr 1, 2009
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  6. haquocdung

    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    he has two thread like this on a road. The other one is about world of warcraft II.
    wat do you think?
     
    haquocdung, Apr 1, 2009
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  7. davepermen

    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    actually the macbook mini got noted before april 1st.. pics on gizmodo and such sites. it may well be true.
     
    davepermen, Apr 1, 2009
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  8. HLdan

    HLdan Notebook Virtuoso

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    Please guys don't turn this thread into something it's not. The OP created this thread as an April Fools joke. If you don't see that then, well, yeah, you're the fool.
     
    HLdan, Apr 1, 2009
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  9. elijahRW

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    This april foolishness is getting annoying...
     
    elijahRW, Apr 1, 2009
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  10. haquocdung

    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    I fell that too
     
    haquocdung, Apr 1, 2009
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  11. doh123

    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    thats not a good reason.. nvidia already showed off little mac mini style desktops using Atoms and the 9400s.. they ran pretty good.. and thats no april fools joke, was in January when I saw it.... but I think this posting is an April fools joke
     
    doh123, Apr 1, 2009
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  12. fins4o8

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    While I do think some April Fools joke gets old but I found some humor from this. I still think Apple will release a netbook, iTablet, MacBook Tablet or whatever you wanna call it sooner or later. I love gadgets so I would probably get one if they ever do release one but I would wait for Rev B though.
     
    fins4o8, Apr 1, 2009
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  13. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

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    This will be great!, especially to the Apple consumers that are on a tighter budget. It will be great for students that want to experience a Mac, Leopard, portability,and all at a nice price to go with it. :)
     
    Colton, Apr 1, 2009
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  14. talin

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    This is what doh is talking about. Interesting nonetheless, also considering Apple is in bed with Nvidia now, it wouldn't surprise me at all if it's true. :rolleyes:
     
    talin, Apr 2, 2009
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  15. peli_kan

    peli_kan Notebook Evangelist

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    That ion box you saw has a dual core Atom 330, which far outperforms the N270.
     
    peli_kan, Apr 2, 2009
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  16. tianx

    tianx Notebook Geek

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    a $700 netbook... yay.
     
    tianx, Apr 2, 2009
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  17. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    considering the fact that AppleNews.com doesn't exist...
     
    Xirurg, Apr 3, 2009
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