Intel email leaks MacBook Pro Core i5 update

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Shane McGlaun15 January 2010, 7:00 AM

Intel email has let the fruit out of the bag.


Apple fans tend to get quite giddy when new and updated hardware is added to their beloved MacBooks. The last time we talked about a new MacBook feature it was the cool new matte screen option making its way back to the line. Reports are coming in now that the MacBook Pro line might be set to get a new processor update.



AppleInsider reports that an email has been sent around to members of the Intel Retail Edge program. The program is something that Intel does for retail workers that allows them to learn about Intel tech and earn coins that can be collected and traded in for Intel gear.

The latest email sent to the members sported an invite for the members to register for a contest giving away a pair of new Apple MacBook Pro notebooks boasting Intel Core i5 processors. That particular processor line went official at CES, but has not been confirmed for use in the MacBook Pro line. The update makes sense and suggests that even if the new Tablet doesn't break cover at the Apple event later this month, we will probably be hearing about the updated MacBook hardware at least.


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Dan Warne (Administrator):

Darn it, I wanted Core i7 in my next MacBook Pro! Hope they have a Core i7 upgrade option.

15 January 2010, 9:10 AM (2 months ago)report abuse Send to a friend reply

Michael Quinn (User):

AppleInsider already published an update to this story yesterday stating that the Ad was incorrect.

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/01/14/intel_says_core_i5_based_macbook_pro_promo_was_a_mistake.html


15 January 2010, 10:29 AM (2 months ago)report abuse Send to a friend reply

Dan Warne (Administrator):

Well Intel would say that, wouldn't they. It's a no-brainer that Apple's going to update the MacBook Pro with the Core i5 -- it's not like Apple is going to stay behind the rest of the industry on Core 2 Duo. On the other hand, the HP Envy does look exactly like a MacBook Pro at a glance, so if someone not particularly technical was identifying the model by sight, they might have legitimately made the mistake...

15 January 2010, 10:35 AM (2 months ago)report abuse Send to a friend reply

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