7 things you need to know about the new MacBook

It’s coming 14 October
The Apple rumour mill is now in full swing, with stacks of sources suggesting we’ll be getting the new MacBook on 14 October. That’s a Tuesday, Apple’s favourite day for updates.

It’s aluminium
Like the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, the new MacBook will have an aluminium case, built using a new “Brick” process. That means it’ll be more durable and look way cooler than the current white and black models.

It’ll be slimmer
The current MacBook isn’t exactly a monster, but you can bet that the new version will have a more slimline design, in keeping with the likes of the Air.

Graphics will be better
Nvidia has apparently already shown the new machines to their army of graphics fanatics. Word is the people who make your computer screen look ace have bunged one of their cards inside, meaning the new MacBook should square up to the current generation of MacBook Pros.

There’ll be more hard drive space
Shelling out for a MacBook is great, but if you want a standard one, at the moment you get an iPod Classic–matching 120GB. The new ones should tote more capacity, especially as Apple plans on going big with HD movie downloads via iTunes.

It’ll rock iMac styling
If leaked shots of the new MacBook Pro are anything to go by, both the regular and beefed up MacBooks will be getting the same aluminium and black design that dons the iMac. Think a 70s TV with better entertainment options.

They’ll be cheaper
Word to the wise is that Apple is planning a price cut on the new MacBook, with talk suggesting a £599 price tag in the UK. That’s a ton cheaper than at the moment, and would fit with their recent slashes to the MacBook Air’s price tag.

For more on the new MacBook, check out our blogs and sty tuned for news as it happens.

Essentials
New Apple MacBook
Price: £TBA
On sale: TBA
Contact: Apple