Well, the verdict is in: there is going to be a new MacBook. Almost every Mac rumor site has reported that 1) Apple stores are receiving shipments of MacBook-sized packages marked “Do not open until May 9th; 2) Several rumor sites have individually “confirmed” (as it were) that Apple intends to release a new MacBook on May 9th; 3) Apple “accidently” (as it were) put up a page listing “Apple » Hardware » MacBook” in place of its hardware page; and 4) Some rumor sites are even going so far as to proclaim that there will be a black and a white MacBook, following the lines of the iPod.
If, May 10th rolls along, and Apple hasn’t released anything, or they release a $100 leather case to hold your headphones, it will be a big let down. If they release a MacBook or more, there will be major celebrations the world over.
Because of the giant rumor network surrounding their company, Apple gets free drama and publicity before they even announce a product, even if it is just a $100 leather case to hold you headphones. It works so well for Apple, they should really be paying these rumor sites instead of suing them…
Posted by Galen 
