New MacBook Airs, Mac minis, Apple Thunderbolt Display revealed as Apple Store goes down

By on Jul 20, 2011 at 6:15 AM
Computers July 20, 2011

The Apple Store is down, though it looks like 9to5Mac has spoiled the surprise. According to the Apple blog, here are the leaked specifications for the new Apple products launching this week:

  • Mac mini Base model: 2.3GHz CPU with 2GB of RAM, and 500GB of storage
  • Mac mini: 2.5GHz CPU with 4GB of RAM, and, 500GB of storage
  • Mac mini server: 2.0GHz CPU, 4GB of RAM, and two 500GB hard drives
  • MacBook Air 11″: Base model: 1.6GHz CPU, 2GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage
  • MacBook Air 11″: 1.6GHz CPU, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage
  • MacBook Air 11″: Built to order model: 1.8GHz CPU, 4GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage
  • MacBook Air 13″: Base model: 1.7GHz CPU, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage
  • MacBook Air 13″: 1.7GHz CPU, 4GB of RAM, 256GB of storage
  • MacBook Air 13″: Built to order: 1.8GHz CPU, 4GB of RAM, 256GB of storage

The Mac minis are reported to run new Intel Sand Bridge chips, while the MacBook Airs run Intel’s Core i5 and i7 processors. Launching alongside the new MacBook Airs and Mac minis are a new Apple display, though the only difference seems to be the name, rebranded as the Apple Thunderbolt Display, and the ability to have a VESA-compatible mount for them. We’ll see in only a couple hours, and these new models could go on sale as early as today.

[Via 9to5Mac]

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  • Anonymous

    wow, nice

  • Anonymous

    Ugh. 2GB RAM on the lowest spec? Has Apple even tried running Lion on these machines?

    I know it “can” run on 2GB but considering how difficult it is to upgrade memory on the Air then its a shame because a lot of people will buy the base model at places like Best Buy where you cant custom configure it, and end up with a less than optimal experience.

    • Anonymous

      Alot of these people will only be browsing and uploading photos onto thier MBA though and will prob never use Mission Control or Spaces.

    • http://twitter.com/cdoruff Collin Doruff

      And it seems like a HUGE waste of money to buy the lowest grade. Like the people who bought the smallest size storage of iPad/iPod etc, might as well fork over the extra cash for a lot more storage.

  • serpentor

    But more importantly…. backlit kb or no backlit kb?

    • IamEzio

      why do you need to see the keyboard when you write on it ?

      • sirpaul

        It’s handy while you are on a computer an night…I think the majority of us can touch type without looking at the keyboard, but a bit of light is still needed to quickly orient yourself or find keys that are not used very often. It’s also handy for gaming in the dark.

      • http://twitter.com/cdoruff Collin Doruff

        Yes, once I start typing I’m all set, but I always look down when I start.

    • http://twitter.com/kooud Jesper

      wish they would use a light like thinkpads, much more useful

      • Anonymous

        I dunno…  maybe on flights, where the laptop is usually open in an acute angle.  But I love my keys lit just right in my lap even in my darkened office as I sit (it’s too hot in MN to turn on the lights ;-{ ) right now.  The down beam never was that impressive for usage outside of a crowded airplane

    • http://www.sakurawalker.com iEric

      I got my fingers crossed and I am praying they don’t add stupid useless features like that.

    • http://twitter.com/cdoruff Collin Doruff

      Just adds to the price.

  • Whaaa?

    No Sandy Bridge in MBA??

    • Mrgreenfur

      The rest of the web says the are sandy bridge…

  • http://www.droiddoes.com/ iNorm

    Weak. I’ll take a Galaxy DROID Tab over these.

    • Anonymous

      I guess if you want a 10″ tablet screen over a desktop with a 27″ screen it’s your choice. Not sure how you would run desktop apps your way though.

  • Don

    2GB and 64 GB SSD….two bad rumors killed in one shot.

    • Anonymous

      as noted, Ipad 2.5 (runs safari, itunes, pages, numbers and keynote with an attached keypad;-) iCloud negates the 64gb, and 2GB, well, let’s just say I’ve yet to see anyone using an <17" computer to do 3D graphic rendering, who didn't have a monster Mac Pro, back at the home base.

      If the price of this is 999. it's the MacBook Killer.

  • Tony

    SWEET!  More over-priced and under-powered laptops from Apple!

  • Anonymous

    I paid $32.67 for a XBOX 360 and my mom got a 17 inch Toshiba laptop for $94.83 being delivered to our house tomorrow by FedEX. I will never again pay expensive retail prices at stores. I even sold a 46 inch HDTV to my boss for $650 and it only cost me $52.78 to get. Here is the website we using to get all this stuff, BidsOut .com

    • sirpaul

      Shit man, if this is the same boss all you retard spam bots are talking about, your boss has a ton of TVs by now! BGR, can you filter the posts that have the same text as above? Getting tired of these ads.

  • Anonymous

    No Mac Pro love? COME ON!

  • http://twitter.com/darkamikaze dark k.

    Thunderbolt isn’t a display…..

  • Anonymous

    so no optical drive….and if i want one i need to pay 100 for it $1100 for an entry level computer. Damn guess im going Macbook Pro

  • http://twitter.com/Elvas1 Elvas

    I paid $32.67 for a XBOX 360 and my mom got a 17 inch Toshiba laptop for $94.83 being delivered to our house tomorrow by FedEX. I will never again pay expensive retail prices at stores. I even sold a 46 inch HDTV to my boss for $650 and it only cost me $52.78 to get. Here is the website we using to get all this stuff, WildCent. com

  • Ismileo

    Intel HD graphics. BOO!

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